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IMSA-XJR9

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  1. Congratulations to all three drivers/teams! Very happy Blaney won! Been a while since FMC won back-to-back in Cup. (Kenseth & Busch for Roush in 03/04, I believe.) In my opinion, kind of a boring season for Ford with the exceptions of Blaney and Buescher.
  2. I will say . . . Thought this looked pretty good when thinking about a mid-engine Mustang, though a bit more retro/restor . . . .lol
  3. GT3 is worldwide class, GTD is specific to IMSA, but also GT3. . . weird. Not that it means anything. And to your earlier post GearheadGrrrl, plenty of front engine GT3/GTD cars are doing quite well . . . Aston, Merc, Lexus, BMW vs the Audi, Lambo, Ferrari, Vette, NSX, Mclaren and Porsche mid/rear engine cars.
  4. Nice to see the wins! Hadn't had much success earlier season with the new nose (I believe).
  5. I'm no engineer and have not read or verified this upcoming statement, but I think the resemblance (side profile) to the Camaro could be a direct result of what FMC has found with the mustang's body in the racing series they participate in, mainly nascar for the S550. Perhaps they found something in the "haunches" that they are trying to capitalize on. Even the Camry TRD in Nascar had exaggerated "haunches." Could be 100% wrong, but that is what sticks out to me.
  6. Received my new 2022 F-150 XLT, FX4 on 5/12! Ordered 1/29! Thanks to anyone involved building it. FMC Tracking kept me up to date throughout the process. I love it! Pictures next to my old 2014 XLT 3.5 Ecoboost 4x4 (302A, Leather, 3.55, etc.). Already over 5mpg better on the highway! 2022 F-150 XLT, FX4, SuperCrew Anitmatter Blue Metallic 302A Center Console Dark Slate Interior 2.7 Ecoboost 3.55 Electronic Lock Rear Axle Power Rear Window Power Adjustable Pedals 36 Gallon Tank Tow Technology Package 20" Wheels/Tires
  7. C8 this year was/is severely hampered going into GT3/GTD using a GT2 car, which kind of stinks, but it is what it is. The Ford GT, if no BOP, could have won overall Le Mans (I believe) when it ran, it was the most advanced GT2 machine at the time. Money will always rule in sports car racing/BOP, probably shouldn't be, but if manufacturers spending money, they want some level of playing field . . . unless you are F1 . . . then just spend, baby, spend! I guess FMC is being smart(ish) with their support . . . no IndyCar engine, no F1 team/engine (poor Stewart than Jaguar days), no GTP/LMH/Hypercar/LMDh. I do wish FMC was in IndyCar, but I understand why they are not, though it seems like a good place to promote ecoboost . . . just (only just) de-stroke the 2.7 to 2.4 and have at it!! LOL!
  8. Billy Johnson had the #59 Kohr in the lead (after a drive through penalty), and was looking like the car to beat before he had engine issues and parked it. GT4 cars put on a good race!
  9. https://sportscar365.com/industry/ford-to-develop-mustang-gt3-for-2024-debut/ Yes!!
  10. Don't disagree with that summation at all! ?
  11. So . . . nothing to do with style/design?! And if you reply directly, please do not use "Sir" in your response to me. I find reading your replies using said term to be very condescending, regardless of your Texan etiquette. EDIT
  12. Agreed! Rumors of new GT3 Corvette and GT3 Mustang for 2023 or 2024 . . . . we shall see. I miss FMC not being in sports car racing or even having an engine in a spec chassis a la V8 and Ecoboost motors in Daytona Prototypes . . . though those were kind of ugly cars! LOL!
  13. Unfortunately . . . no, not in the 24Hrs. But there are 4 Mustangs (3 from PF Racing, and 1 from Kohr Motorsports) in the Michelin Pilot Challenge on Friday broadcast on Peacock.
  14. I think 2023. Once S650 is revealed, new skin for Aussie Supercar and GT3 should be good to go . . .
  15. If the Gen3 Supercar will get S650 skin, then I imagine FMC will wait to unveil new Mustang GT3 with the announcement of S650, or shortly thereafter . . . PRUETT: IMSA GTD Pro looks set for a strong start | RACER New look for Gen3 Ford Mustang before 2023 - Speedcafe
  16. Been waiting for this to happen! Thought FMC might wait until nextgen Mustang and looks like it is so! https://racer.com/2021/11/10/mustang-and-corvette-gt3-pony-car-wars-coming-in-2024/
  17. Hah! This may have posted before, I did a quick search and didn't see it (though we have so many threads I am sure I I might not have search far enough back). Take Two is YouTube before YouTube! Hah!!! My wife sent this to me earlier this afternoon.
  18. Timberline is up on the Build & Price section now, FYI. Not too many options, which isn't a bad thing. Looking forward to test driving one . . . sometime this year.
  19. I think they look better! Wheels look skinny (to my eye) for being 18x12. Looking forward to seeing them on the track together. Little surprised Toyota didn't switch to Supra in Cup series.
  20. Agreed! I've been fortunate to be on the pitwall (as a guest/spectator) and was/am amazed how the lug nuts get jettisoned after a stop!!
  21. https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a36266460/nascar-next-gen-image-leaked-ahead-of-may-unveil/ Just one image and only a front view (GT500 front clip), but looks pretty good! Camaro looks about the same, in my opinion. Guess we will wait until May 5th for full reveal.
  22. My wife gave up her last MKZ (Escape Limited now), and has been wanting to get back into a Lincoln sedan as she's not the biggest CUV/SUV fan. We've found some 2020 MKZs, but I think she may be headed towards an Acura TLX/AWD . . . then I showed her the China Zephyr, and she's even more pissed she didn't keep her MKZ! LOL! Stinks, but that's how things roll sometimes . . .
  23. Agreed! I could see prices on certain vehicles rise a great deal after the demise of ICEs! Barrett Jackson/Mecum prices could rise even higher!!
  24. I think we will see a GT3 Mustang on the grid next year at Daytona! And yes, it stinks watching the race with nothing FMC powered! Chip jumped in with Cadillac this year, but could be back with FMC in 2023 if Ford does indeed campaign a LMDh!
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