2013 SCCA Pirelli World Challenge - Page 6

Accident · 27 Feb 2013, 10:49 (Ref:3211586)

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Originally Posted by somebodysb2

And its just racing in the GTS class, so it won't fight for overall position.

I don't understand why that needs to be pointed out, of course it's not competing for overall wins because it isn't in the top class. Isn't it logical that multi-class racing would have cars competing in different classes?

I'm not really a Toyota/Scion fan but the FR-S is pretty cool compared to the rest of their line-ups. The GTS races have been pretty decent, so it's a good addition in my opinion, more variety we have the better.

somebodysb2 · 27 Feb 2013, 13:06 (Ref:3211651)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Its not. This is a scion and i dont see any "tacked on" bits. Just a functional wing and splitter.

Scion, 86, FRS, same thing.

JLGarcia · 27 Feb 2013, 14:40 (Ref:3211687)

Preliminary entry list for St. Pete is posted.

14 GT and 24 GTS so far.

pederb · 27 Feb 2013, 23:17 (Ref:3211923)

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Originally Posted by JLGarcia

Preliminary entry list for St. Pete is posted.

14 GT and 24 GTS so far.

Was not TRG supposed to race a Vantage GT3 in WC? or did get that wrong?

JLGarcia · 28 Feb 2013, 01:01 (Ref:3211989)

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Originally Posted by pederb

Was not TRG supposed to race a Vantage GT3 in WC? or did get that wrong?

If someone pays them to do so, yes.

rich07 · 28 Feb 2013, 01:53 (Ref:3212011)

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Originally Posted by pederb

Was not TRG supposed to race a Vantage GT3 in WC? or did get that wrong?

TRG were supposed to do other things also....

WolfsburgRS · 28 Feb 2013, 17:29 (Ref:3212337)

All those cars and only one Porsche! With GMG's switch to Audi that's a big loss for Porsche in terms of numbers... I wonder if there are any other entries waiting out there.

Should be a blast to watch with the two Mercedes thrown into the mix. Pappas, although a pro-am driver, is pretty good behind the wheel usually. Very curious to see how he does in the first couple races.

NaBUru38 · 1 Mar 2013, 16:40 (Ref:3212792)

That's seven manufacturers in GT. Allowing GT3 cars has helps to add variety. Let's see how costs develop.

In GTS, there's 10 different models!

seanyb505 · 2 Mar 2013, 03:44 (Ref:3213039)

What an awesome variety. Will be exciting to watch this season. How reliable is the streaming?

NaBUru38 · 2 Mar 2013, 14:58 (Ref:3213219)

I've seen one or two races before and it worked just fine.

MitchZ06 · 4 Mar 2013, 13:54 (Ref:3214074)

https://media.mclarenautomotive.com/release/188/ Hot damn!

seanyb505 · 4 Mar 2013, 14:16 (Ref:3214086)

Do we know of any buyers?

WolfsburgRS · 4 Mar 2013, 17:46 (Ref:3214157)

Very exciting news indeed. I have to believe someone will end up with one of these before the end of the season.

I Rosputnik · 4 Mar 2013, 18:45 (Ref:3214179)

SCCA have pulled a proper coup on GT racing in North America. Pull in some of the big teams from Europe and we may see this once overlooked (In comparison to Grand Am and ALMS) series suddenly gaining attention. However if this means we may see teams from the US producing GT3's then I'm praying for the very slim chance of a GT3 sixth generation Shelby GT500 happening.

cbbrit · 4 Mar 2013, 19:48 (Ref:3214210)

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

SCCA have pulled a proper coup on GT racing in North America. Pull in some of the big teams from Europe and we may see this once overlooked (In comparison to Grand Am and ALMS) series suddenly gaining attention. However if this means we may see teams from the US producing GT3's then I'm praying for the very slim chance of a GT3 sixth generation Shelby GT500 happening.

That's great news from McLaren! I have a question though about the Audi R8 LMS (2010-2011); is the Audi R8 ultra (2012) eligible or not? I assume that as the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is, then the Audi R8 ultra is also.

Speed-King · 4 Mar 2013, 20:04 (Ref:3214216)

So far nobody has brought an Ultra to to World Challenge, and even the regular old R8s had to be down-spec'ed.

I guess the McLaren would have to be down-speced even further. Also there is a kit to bring thew R8 to ultra-specs, so I supposse you could "kit down" an ultra to regular GT3 spec also. (Or maybe simply order an old spec car from Audi).

somebodysb2 · 4 Mar 2013, 20:25 (Ref:3214222)

Only neutered old spec GT3 cars are allowed. Even the Z4 is 2010 spec.

Speed-King · 4 Mar 2013, 20:27 (Ref:3214224)

Wondering what Black Swan had to do to their SLS to make it fit the rules ?

But then, using the older spec cars might not be a bad idea, there are plenty of those around.

NaBUru38 · 5 Mar 2013, 12:51 (Ref:3214524)

Using old GT3 cars is an excellent idea.

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

I'm praying for the very slim chance of a GT3 sixth generation Shelby GT500 happening.

The sixth-gen Mustang will be a global cars. So chances of a race GT3 / GTE version of it is more than slim.

JLGarcia · 18 Mar 2013, 16:27 (Ref:3220654)

Jeroen Bleekemolen testing Black Swan's SLS.

http://instagram.com/p/W_8iNBFHuH/

WolfsburgRS · 22 Mar 2013, 16:30 (Ref:3222860)

Porsche tops both GT and GTS time sheets in first practice at St Pete.

http://world-challenge.com/news/story.php?story=2875

Maelochs · 22 Mar 2013, 22:22 (Ref:3223018)

Canada ALMS fan · 22 Mar 2013, 22:40 (Ref:3223024)

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Originally Posted by Maelochs

Nice looking car! Thanks for the pic. My wife and I decided to stay in Florida after Sebring and I will be in St. Pete on Sunday not only to see the Indycars but also the SLS and R8s. Can't wait!

Ron S · 23 Mar 2013, 14:50 (Ref:3223227)

I love race cars, and beauty is in the eye and all that, but that Merc is so ugly! It does nothing but make my stomach turn every time I see one.

PointDSM · 23 Mar 2013, 15:58 (Ref:3223251)

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Originally Posted by Ron S

I love race cars, and beauty is in the eye and all that, but that Merc is so ugly! It does nothing but make my stomach turn every time I see one.

Do you also like fat chicks? I can't figure out how somebody could think the Merc SLS is ugly. Sure I'm not a fan of the chrome, but the body lines are pretty darn good!

I'm nearly as excited for the WC season to start as I was the ALMS @ Sebring, which says something.

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