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Quote from: Richstang on January 27, 2019, 08:43:39 PM

Quote from: deathsled on January 27, 2019, 02:47:55 PM
Well that's a wrap.  Third place.  Don't know why I get so invested in these races.  I don't even own a Ford GT.  But I still want it to win.

The IMSA/Weathertech website is showing the result 4th in class, 13th OA for the no67 Briscoe, Dixon, Westbrook Ford GT.

Other sites (sportingnews & racingnews) show 3rd class / 12th OA.

There is some confusion with one of the Porsche's No912 getting flip flopped around with the No67 Ford GT.
I didn't watch the podium awards, so did the Ford crew make it up there for third in class?

Unclear if they were up on the podium.  I watched through in car camera of 66 Ford GT with the imsa radio blasting in the background.  I tuned out after they called the race on a red flag.  Ford will be back to kick all forms of ass don't worry.  LeMans anyone?

Well that's a wrap.  Third place.  Don't know why I get so invested in these races.  I don't even own a Ford GT.  But I still want it to win.

Quote from: 69 GT350 Vert on January 20, 2019, 11:28:57 AM
Holley Sniper EFI system is the ultimate solution if you want to drive your car a lot in the summer heat.  It will cold start like your daily driver, no more flooding/fuel smell after hot shut off, and a perfect air/fuel ratio all of the time.  Plugs will never foul again. 

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/sniper_efi/sniper_4bbl_tbi_kits/

I like the idea of an efi but if it requires drilling into the body that is a non starter for me.  Is there a way around drilling holes?

Wait, I just heard that the last leading car before the red flag is considered first according to Briscoe.  Some rule he is quoting.  Goes to the lap leader one lap before the red flag.  Let's see how they figure this one out with timing and scoring.

"Okay...wait for it...okay good, the lead Ford GT is pitting."

"Is he stopped yet?"

"Yes!  Do it now!"

"Gentlemen, we are throwing up the red flag.  We're very sorry, but we're calling the race now.  Thank you very much for your patronage."

"And in GTLM, we are pleased to report BMW first, Ferrari second.  Oh and Ford third.  Sorry Ford.  Better luck next year."

Now the number 67 Castrol Ford (what a beautiful livery as well as the Motorcraft livery of the 66) is leading.  Kill them off Ford!

Woke up to see Ford GT in second and third on a yellow caution.  Lots of rain at moment.  The two Fords just need to destroy the Ferrari ahead of them.

LOL!!!

No one would take issue if there was a factory churning out supermodels.  I would think no man would complain but many women might.  Wait, I need to think this through.

Quote from: tesgt350 on January 24, 2019, 03:41:46 PM

Quote from: J_Speegle on January 24, 2019, 03:10:09 PM

Quote from: GT350AUS on January 24, 2019, 04:31:04 AM
I agree we see plenty of standard black and gold hertz but what makes the value increase is rarity.........

IMHO don't agree - its all about demand. People use rarity sometimes to justify a higher price or value.   We  see examples of this all the time where rarity does not equal more value even in the Shelby world.. Just an opinion

I agree, even when people build Clones, they build the Black / Gold and not the other Colors.

Many on the periphery of the hobby don't know about the other colors and question the authenticity of my red/ gold Hertz.  They think I made it up. I shrug and let them walk away. 

Addendum:  As far as value goes, I could care less if 843 dropped to $5,000.00 or, in fact, became worthless.  I am in love with my car.  I could not imagine parting with her even if the value dropped like a stone.  I would stand idly by and watch the crash, hanging on to her like a pit bull.  My father helped me get this car.  It is a link I will always have with my father.  (He's still here and angry at 90 soon to be 91 full of vinegar and clear as a church bell incidentally).  I have a misty eyed and traumatic bond with 843 after all I've been through in my personal life and she stayed true.  Damned I love that car!

Richard E.

https://imsatv.imsa.com/

Ford GT lagging in 5th place but was in first for a while.  A lot can happen though between now and the checkered flag tomorrow.  Here's hoping for some broken engine parts in the Porsche, GM and Ferrari camps. 

Richard E.

Wonder how many weight penalties they slapped on the Ford GT this year.  Too fast for its own good.

That is a wonderful story! Not to sound sarcastic here or detract from the moment but what will Millennials reunite with in their later years? An iPhone they once had??? Will they get sentimental over it and the functions it had? We live in interesting times gentlemen.

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I saw a black 68 G.T. 500 on a stand there. White top.

Glad you made it back Steve. It was great to meet all you gentlemen.