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And I don't remember any cars with larger engines consistently beating 2.8-3.2 litre 935s or 962s...so what's your point?
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AER P07 2.0L Turbo I4 won LMP2 class at Le Mans. It can be reliable, and an AER can be reliable - just not when it's run by Dyson or Speedsource.
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I was referring to the ineptitude of speedsource and current Mazda and the most recent rotary we saw. Did not mean it as a shot against rotaries throughout history. But a rotary in the hands of current Mazda and speedsource is still, well, in the hands of speedsource and current Mazda..... And downing in a Mazda kudzu were some of my first races attended as a kid. Loved it. |
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If no one "gets it," your "jokes" aren't good.
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What kills me is the Mazda seemed almost to be getting on top of it by the last race of last year---what, three poles, and sooo close to a podium at Petit ... by Petit it seemed that just maybe the crew had figured out the car. 2017, new chassis, revised engine with less durability---sorry, I mean more power---and suddenly Mazda is an also-ran again. I can tell you what happened---Mazda sent the team to Japan. When the team saw that Mazda fans are so incredibly dedicated---dare we say rabid--- the team realized they would be loved and supported whatever the results they posted. Too much carrot. Hey Mazda--- your American fans are not so patient nor forgiving. |
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I think Mazda can have success in P ... as soon as someone figures out why they haven't so far. SpeedSource was a good Grand-Am Rolex GT team, though .... and mazda did get some wins in the GTX class ..... I have no answers. I do know it is getting harder and harder to not make harsh jokes about them. |
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