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GKW05GT
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THamonGT
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Fox always over covers the top class at the last 5 minutes of every race. But, who woke the two sleeping Giants the last hour. What race strategy, them came on like no other cars. Ben Keating's team came on strong in their new Mercedes car. I can see them winning a lot of races. He's a Ford, Chry., and Dodge dealer from Houston and really a goood driver and very nice guy. Oh well next race!
fjpikul
GT Owner
Never saw Westy spin or even replay. Was shocked when they posted results. Fox coverage was pretty good I thought
All I ever saw was "last lap incident" and a long sector 2 time that was over 50 seconds. Literally 11 hours and 59+ minutes. I was just wondering if he spun or he got spun. Westbrook is a hell of a driver so it's a shame to have that happen so late.
Sinovac
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Sinovac
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Xcentric
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"Briscoe’s #67 Ford finished fourth in class, having run third with a lap remaining before contact saw Westbrook spin.
“To get spun out of the podium on the very last lap is pretty disappointing to be honest,” said Briscoe."
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/19/wayne-taylor-racing-wins-sebring-12-hours/
“To get spun out of the podium on the very last lap is pretty disappointing to be honest,” said Briscoe."
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/19/wayne-taylor-racing-wins-sebring-12-hours/
So who spun him? I mean, I have a suspicion based on the position they were in at the time, but haven't seen anything about it. I'm pretty surprised that the race broadcast didn't mention that. Someone getting spun out of podium position with a half a lap left? Seems like a bit of a story.
Crappy! They'll be back. 67 started slow last year but came on strong.
Crappy! They'll be back. 67 started slow last year but came on strong.
STORMCAT
GT
Watching the cars coming down the home straight to receive the white flag Westbrook looked like he had a decent gap between him and a Ferrari. When he came home 4th I was shocked.
They did show a quick replay after the race.. It looks like he got hard on the brakes in the turn. self induced spin.. . Anyway a heartbreaking finish for them. Sitting on the main straight as they received the White Flag I was thinking to myself 2, 3 is a good points victory. So when the Ferrari came in ahead of the Ford I was like what the heck?
replay here at the end of the video..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvmscnwNxmc
They did show a quick replay after the race.. It looks like he got hard on the brakes in the turn. self induced spin.. . Anyway a heartbreaking finish for them. Sitting on the main straight as they received the White Flag I was thinking to myself 2, 3 is a good points victory. So when the Ferrari came in ahead of the Ford I was like what the heck?
replay here at the end of the video..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvmscnwNxmc
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Sinovac
GT Owner
Julie and I were sitting at T17, and 67 and 62 were pretty tight coming through.
By the way Brian, great job running the Ford display. You were easily the most knowledgeable Ford rep there. Ford should give you a free GT luggage bag for your efforts. :lol
I'm not sure about that Shmee guy, but allocating a car to Brian was definitely the right call.
By the way Brian, great job running the Ford display. You were easily the most knowledgeable Ford rep there. Ford should give you a free GT luggage bag for your efforts. :lol
I'm not sure about that Shmee guy, but allocating a car to Brian was definitely the right call.
STORMCAT
GT
Lol.. hey Paul it was great to see you Julie and the other GT forum Brothers ..I was mesmerized by the red car. I enjoyed hanging out at the Ford performance display. Mainly for the free water and the display models working the show ...:biggrin
Sinovac
GT Owner
Good highlights video. Ford and Risi rubbing throughout the race. It looks like both gave as good as they got. Nothing regarding the last lap incident in the video.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=--4S61TjxQA
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=--4S61TjxQA
BAT
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