Congratulations on a great finish. As cool as the prototypes are, I really prefer the GT-type classes that look like real cars.
Cars that make your jaw drop.
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Congratulations on a great finish. As cool as the prototypes are, I really prefer the GT-type classes that look like real cars.
Johndicezx9
Rolls with it...
Indeed.. awesome :thumbup
bikewanker
Well-known member
I watched much of the 24 and it was exciting watching the Cadillac catching the Acura in the last half hour. I was rooting for Wayne Taylor’s car, a shame that the chasing Cadillac had a flat but don’t know if they had enough. Agree about the GT class and watching Corvettes, Ferraris etc. is kinda like a superbike race, they look like production machinery. I suspect the body work and engine location is similar to production but that’s it. Have enjoyed the Taylor boys and watching the Corvettes.
I may actually watch a few nascar road course races this year. I find that I’ve been daydreaming of riding to Watkins Glen to watch some racing.
I may actually watch a few nascar road course races this year. I find that I’ve been daydreaming of riding to Watkins Glen to watch some racing.
racercosmo
Hooligan with a Halligan
So, we're racing at Sears Point, March 5-7. I don't know if they're allowing fans. Either way, the paddock area probably won't be open, as that's how we've been operating.
https://www.gtamerica.us
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FLH03RIDER
Recedite, plebes!
Bikewanker, I think things may have turned out differently if the Caddy hadn't suffered two flats in the closing hours.
Racercosmo... any vids of your Daytona race?
Racercosmo... any vids of your Daytona race?
racercosmo
Hooligan with a Halligan
We aren't allowed to post any of the in car video without permission.
I think IMSA uploads the broadcast to YouTube about a week later.
The 01 was definitely going to fight it out to the end. Being that the blowouts were so far apart, it's tough to say what caused them. I didn't pay attention if they were double or triple stinting the tires, or if that was a fresh set on the last stop. Renger was pushing, and may have hit some of the curbs hard.
Johndicezx9
Rolls with it...
Yeah, but the Navara isn't too bad at all...
Wouldn't mind the new Frontier looking like that, but Nissan rarely does the "right" thing.
Oh well...
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scootergmc
old and slow
Nissan has been striking out since the hardbody.
Johndicezx9
Rolls with it...
Definitely tailored the Frontier to American tastes, or what they think American tastes should be, but the Navara looks a lot better....
If the Titan looks like 7/8ths of a full size truck, this looks like 7/8ths of a Titan.
Johndicezx9
Rolls with it...
Yeah, I don't hate it, and the new motor and trans that debuted last year, in a current gen truck, gets pretty good reviews.
I think with the smaller trucks in the line-up manufacturers can go sporty, like the Colorado or Ranger. They don't have that much resemblance to the bigger trucks...
Nice article about a friends son. Nick Persing from Morgan Hill. (By the way you can put in your email to see the article and then not accept the registration to continue with it)
I have known Nick from 5yo. He was riding dirt bikes on his Dad's property.
At 7 he was ready to race MX and Dad asked me what I thought. I told him if it was my son I would put him in Karts because I would not like to see my kid take the physical punishment of racing MX.
He went a bought a Kart and soon Dad and Son were racing together.
Nick has stuck with it and overcame his large frame to be a National level Kart racer. Dad just sent me the link to the article and gave him congrats and all and asked... "So is Nick thinking F1 or Indy Car?" :laughing
It takes dedicated parents to make this happen. Nick is lucky to have those! :thumbup
I have known Nick from 5yo. He was riding dirt bikes on his Dad's property.
At 7 he was ready to race MX and Dad asked me what I thought. I told him if it was my son I would put him in Karts because I would not like to see my kid take the physical punishment of racing MX.
He went a bought a Kart and soon Dad and Son were racing together.
Nick has stuck with it and overcame his large frame to be a National level Kart racer. Dad just sent me the link to the article and gave him congrats and all and asked... "So is Nick thinking F1 or Indy Car?" :laughing
It takes dedicated parents to make this happen. Nick is lucky to have those! :thumbup
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Nick's my cousin and I remember his dad telling me that you said Nick should focus on Karts. I was bummed, but in the end I think the right call. He loves 4 wheels and there was a much clearer path to pro level racing.
It's been awesome watching him progress from karts to where he is now. Especially fun being able to talk race craft with him through the years (though he's clearly surpassed my ability/knowledge).
