Tough break for #52 in LMP2..
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You’re right about GTD Pro! It has been a great fight and I watched until I couldn’t stay awake.
I wish the Newgarden/McLaughlin car in LMP2 didn't have the mechanical issues yesterday. They were 8 laps down at one point and have brought it all the way back down to 2 laps. Their pace has been astounding.
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tough day for Porsche as expected! Wild end to LMP2.
47 days til Sebring!
47 days til Sebring!
Frank.JD.Perez
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That was a hell of a win! The fucking broadcasters should have focused more on that battle since gtp was already spoken for
I agree with this!
The problem is the manufacturers that pay the bills are all in GTP. NBC doesn't give a fuck about a generic Oreca with a Gibson V8 and an equally no name sponsor.
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True, but we as enthusiasts also dont give a flying fuck about someone that is 5+ seconds in the lead when theres a legitimate battle going on in another class
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Interesting news of a mustang only series…
The only thing that would make sense for something like this would be an IROC type of situation. If it's a bunch of Joe Nobody's or not at least attached to another major series it will fail miserably.
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im picturing something like the porsche carrera cup or Lamborghini Super trofeo series. Which i and 7-8 other people watch regularly haha
Yeah that's just a bunch of rich people driving as a hobby. No real talent out there.
RAU03MACH
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this should have happened 20 years ago just like the IROC and TRANS AM series
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NHRA and IMSA 100% here. Follow both all year. Your Porsches did not do well in either category op. Not as bad as BMW though! Acura looks like the team to beat in gtp. They may get bop though since they are so fast. I am going to the 2024 Daytona to see the new Mustangs in action. I went and saw the Ford GTs at Cota it was absolutely awesome. My favorite driver is Van de Zande he's a beast in the 01 Cadillac. Hopefully Joey Hand and Westbrook return to be Fords factory drivers. Team Corvette has been not doing well since the switch to mid engine hopefully they find their rhythm as I love a good Ford, Chevy battle like the GT vs C7 Corvette was.
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Yep me too, can't wait to see Daytona and take pics with the new Ford GT3 Mustang. Got a pit pass for the Ford Gt's in 2018 it was awesome.
The big killer for Corvette was that they put all their eggs in the GTLM formula basket and then IMSA pulled the plug on GTLM and went GT3 only so they had to develop a totally new car. Their GTLM car they are currently using was grandfathered into GTD Pro for last year and this year as a favor but they getting the BOPenis right up the keyster. So instead of spending time developing the current car all the budget is going to the new GT3 version that will be out for the 2024 season. Bottom line Corvette racing got the shaft due to an unlucky launch date.
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Good info did not know that, they are usually a very front running team so that makes sense. So 2024 will be awesome brand new Mustang and Corvette that's killer.
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Wild race today at Sebring today. Tough 6th place for my #16 GTD boys after wrecking from 1st.
That last wreck was wild. What a waste?!?!
