Getting ready for IMSA CONTINENTAL MONTEREY GRAND PRIX
- Thread starter Awsum GT
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TEXAS GT
2006 Twin Turbo
It wasn't a fuel problem. Hand's tires went away. Just before Westbrook passed him Hand said his tires suddenly felt like balloons and he couldn't keep the pace. There's an app on Iphone that you can listen to team communications in the camera cars. Hand had a camera in his car. That was a damn shame. Should have been a 1-2 win.
I asked one of the crew members while in he winners circle and he said it was fuel. Also when he pitted he only took a splash of fuel and no tires.
fjpikul
GT Owner
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Apollo
GT Owner
Wish you could have been here Brian. this was really great.
My Folks came along and had a great time. My Dad is 86 and Mom 84.
Our suite attendant, Henry was awesome and kept the thermostat set at 66 and 67 for good luck even though the others were complaining it was too cold. :lol
My Folks came along and had a great time. My Dad is 86 and Mom 84.
Our suite attendant, Henry was awesome and kept the thermostat set at 66 and 67 for good luck even though the others were complaining it was too cold. :lol
STORMCAT
GT
Thanks Terry, Looks like a fantastic weekend.. !! Jealous !! :biggrin There is a small reminder of Me behind you in the 1st photo..
Happy to see you could share it with your parents..:thumbsup:thumbsup
The Sebring event was a wash out .. not fun..
It's fantastic to see the car get it's first win !!.. Some good news and a confidence builder working towards Le Mans !! Le Mans here we come !!
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fordification
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- Aug 9, 2005
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What was the significance of the one vette going in deep on turn 1? Is that a normal thing to do?
Vince H
GT Owner
Just a few of the ones I took with my camera. So proud of Ford for winning. Susan and I can't wait to cheer them on again. On to Le Mans. (I've also posted a ton on Facebook if interested.)
Vince H
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=219
Vince H
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=219
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Apollo
GT Owner
yeah, so sorry about that Ed, we got to see most everyone else but missed you. :confused
Was spending a lot of time with my folks as it was their first time going to a big race. Lots of hills and hard to reach areas, but they got around to everywhere and they especially liked the corkscrew. :thumbsup
Was spending a lot of time with my folks as it was their first time going to a big race. Lots of hills and hard to reach areas, but they got around to everywhere and they especially liked the corkscrew. :thumbsup
It was a joke Jim.
But it was a domination. 77 minutes on conservation mode and still finished well ahead. If Hand hadn't had his tires turn to balloons it would have been a nice 1-2. Good strategy information for the future.
I'll take it for the 4th race the car has ever participated in on these shores, and hopefully the WEC team can build on Silverstone (although I don't expect much given the current WEC BoP situation).
HF3 and The Clines discussing the victory post-race. Love seeing the Green Machine at every race so far this season. Also great for Henry and the family. I know Edsel has to be thrilled for him to be there to represent the company for win #1.
All in all, thrilled to be able to be there and see the new Ford GT take home it's first win, especially in the manner in which it did so. Great driving from all four guys; it's a shame they couldn't hold on for the 1-2. Joey Hand was at the table next to us at dinner post-race. We spoke briefly and he was bummed but he seemed optimistic. He definitely knew they had the pace for victory.
Great group of die-hards who made the trek and were rewarded with the win. An awesome moment in history for Ford GT fans. Hopefully many more to come.
