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Old 01-29-2004, 06:17 PM   #1
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does any body know what car are gonna be racing thing yea, also it the ford gt gonna race
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Old 01-29-2004, 07:18 PM   #2
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I sincerely doubt that the GT will be racing...it's purpose was solely to defeat the 360 Modena, Gallardo and Porsche 911 on the road. It is not intended as a race car unlike the original.
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Old 01-29-2004, 07:23 PM   #3
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the 360 and the 911 both race in the LeMans thats why i thought, are u the one the worked at ford so u would know for sure?
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Old 01-29-2004, 07:25 PM   #4
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also i heard plans of a 600hp vette to beat the GT can anyone shed some light on this rumor
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Old 01-29-2004, 07:29 PM   #5
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I didn't work on the GT program, but yeah, I'm the one that worked at Ford...I realize that both of the GT's main competitors are in the LeMans series, but I still doubt that any GT's will be racing...they really were designed only for road use. (granted, that truck engine would be durable as hell on a racetrack hehehe)
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Old 01-29-2004, 08:20 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by jvail
also i heard plans of a 600hp vette to beat the GT can anyone shed some light on this rumor
Gm won't say anything on it. So far it's onyl a rumor.

A lot of teams dropped out last year formt he ALMS. But there are some new cars this year.
Vici Racing is supposed to have a Murcelago R-GT
Risi Competizion will have two 360's I believe
Dewalt is listed as running a TVR and a Morgan, but my guess is they'll race at Sebring and thats it

http://www.americanlemans.com/teams/TeamsCars.asp
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Old 01-29-2004, 08:46 PM   #7
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sweet thanks for the info
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Old 01-30-2004, 05:46 AM   #8
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What's happened to the Zonda from hezemans, I heard it didn't perform that well...in a 12 hour race (sebring) it lasted only 12 minutes...I really want to see this car again.
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Old 01-30-2004, 07:22 PM   #9
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American Viper Racing were supposed to run one last year, but didn't get far. Too many bugs needed to be worked out and they didn't have enough time. I haven't a clue as to whether or not they are running one this year.
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Old 01-31-2004, 12:14 AM   #10
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how about lotus? they're going to be running at sebring. i can 't wait for that race.
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Old 01-31-2004, 03:58 AM   #11
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As far as I know, there won't be any teams running a Lotus.
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