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post Dec 3 2006, 10:23 PM
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Lost N spaced finishes 2nd place.

That is now a 2nd in 2004 1st in 2005 and 2nd in 2006.

Privately funded all amatuer racer team...

3 of the 4 drivers are current/former GGR TTers and AXers.

2 of the 3 drivers have been TTing/Axing for the same amount of time I have.

Pretty good considering there were over 50 cars this year. Many of factory teams including 2 factory backed BMW turbo diesels.
Many many professional drivers in very fast cars...but they couldn't beat a 32 year old street legal 911. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Dec 3 2006, 11:37 PM
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been reading the blogs all day. it's always fun for me to hear about the attrition rate!

congrats to lost n space. i look foward to hearing more about how they pulled off yet another podium. it's phenomenal that they have even finished three years in a row -- much less on podium.



o'connell racing took first in a flawlessly prepared and driven GT3. but then again, what would you expect when you put Craig Stanton, Jason Bowles, and Greg Fordahl in the same office?
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post Dec 3 2006, 11:39 PM
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Finally, the results.

it was very exicting see so much of the race.

How many laps down were team "L 'N S" from the winner?


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post Dec 3 2006, 11:46 PM
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It wasn't even close
I think they were back like 60-70 laps.

The first place GT3 cup car ran away from the field with little if any down time for repairs.

I am just amazed that a group of amatuers with a 32 year old street legal 911 have finished in the top 2 places 3 years in a row. when well funded factory teams from various other manufacturers can't even finish the race.

pretty interesting stuff.....and I personally know 3 of the 4 drivers, and many of the team members...if not all of them... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 3 2006, 11:48 PM
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How many laps down were team "L 'N S" from the winner?


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don't know, but according to C and D, lost n space finished 120 miles behind o'connell, so that's like ~40 laps.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/12123...r-update-6.html
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post Dec 4 2006, 12:04 AM
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From what i can see, O'Connel logged 705 laps to "L 'n S" 674...

705 is a new record for total laps at the 25.


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post Dec 4 2006, 10:49 AM
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Tough one for me..

Congrats to Masuo and team for second!, but I have spent more time around Stanton/Fordahl (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

I talked to Fordahl on Wednesday evening before the race. He was ecstatic!

Cool piece of inside info: Betim Berisha used to work for Fordahl (one of the 5 drivers they had) Betim last work with MattR at Porsche Motorsports.

Fordahl paid for his seat by supplying tires for the event.

Betim brought on a clothing sponsor (you have seen me wear "Hazardous" shirts/vest's)

I think Betim is 25 yo now?? Pretty crazy.

I searched all over for results.. couldnt find a damn thing on NASA's site?? WTF


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post Dec 4 2006, 10:52 AM
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Dan failed to mention the late 1995 (or later) 993 3.6 liter engine in that early lightweight 911 chassis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Not sure if they did a G50 in it or not (probably not)


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post Dec 4 2006, 10:58 AM
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Damn.. my buddy (and multiple 914 owner) Richard Hatfield (owner of Alliance Financial) took 3rd.

Something is wrong. I personally know multiple drivers in the top 3 cars?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I think I will persue a seat next year (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



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post Dec 4 2006, 11:00 AM
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http://www.shedracing.com/2006_25hours

9th place team, 2nd in class on...710's.
They got 7 hours on their first set and were turning 2:08-10's the whole race.

(IMG:http://www.shedracing.com/2506results.jpg)


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Rich Walton with "L 'n S", said they were running the same car as last year.
Just "refreshed" the engine. He said it makes 250hp and the car is 2400#'s...On Toyo RA-1's!!

Sounds like a 3 liter.

A 3.6 on race slicks might have been the race winner for this team. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


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post Dec 4 2006, 11:08 AM
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I would love to see a "914Club" sponsored entry.

What class would "The Beast" or Scott Y's car fall into in the 25?


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post Dec 4 2006, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 4 2006, 08:52 AM) *

Dan failed to mention the late 1995 (or later) 993 3.6 liter engine in that early lightweight 911 chassis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Not sure if they did a G50 in it or not (probably not)


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Sounds like a good combo for an endurance car. Allows for drivers to drive a fast car without punishing motor. I can see how something like this would work well. Lighter weight car easier on brakes/tires, less fuel usage, motor put under less stress. Then its just a matter of survival and minimizing times in pits.
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post Dec 4 2006, 11:20 AM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Dec 4 2006, 09:04 AM) *

On Toyo RA-1's!!

A 3.6 on race slicks might have been the race winner for this team. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


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I'm thinking RA1's might be a good choice for endurance racing. They heat cycle better than a lot of tires and last forever in comparison to slicks.
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post Dec 4 2006, 11:20 AM
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Rich Walton with "L 'n S", said they were running the same car as last year.
Just "refreshed" the engine. He said it makes 250hp and the car is 2400#'s...On Toyo RA-1's!!

Sounds like a 3 liter.

A 3.6 on race slicks might have been the race winner for this team. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


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the motor in LNS is a 3.6 built on an older case...built by Matt Lowrance....one of his lower HP motors...built for longevity. The car was originally built to be Louise's street legal AX car so she could drive it to event. Since she and Masuo already have the tube framed 993 body worked race car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Last I saw the car still had full registration for the street.
No matter what motor the car has in it....it is amazing to me that a narrow body (SC flares) running Stock Fuchs Alloys and RA-1s manages to stay atop the leader board when running against factory backed teams with much newer hardware. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
A testament to the build team, pit crew, and the fact that all 4 of the drivers can drive the track blindfolded....basically their home track.
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post Dec 4 2006, 11:31 AM
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No doubt, what they pulled off last year and what they did this year was CRAZY!

It appears most of the factory backed cars didnt do too well?? The Honda's/BMW's/Mazda's crashed or broke it appears.

I wouldnt consider the OLD GT3 cup car to be "factory backed".. The team owner is the only one with money..LOL I know the rest of them...


Trekkor,

the thought has been a 1.7 914 well prepared. No joke.. or Boxster..LOL



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post Dec 4 2006, 11:32 AM
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Yep, they took the license plate off in the paddock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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http://www.shedracing.com/2006_25hours

9th place team, 2nd in class on...710's.
They got 7 hours on their first set and were turning 2:08-10's the whole race.


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Trekkor, 710's are not track tires! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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Rumor in the paddock, the winner had $160,000 in the car.

If a 914 runs the 25, I want in on the crew (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)


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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 4 2006, 09:31 AM) *

No doubt, what they pulled off last year and what they did this year was CRAZY!

It appears most of the factory backed cars didnt do too well?? The Honda's/BMW's/Mazda's crashed or broke it appears.

I wouldnt consider the OLD GT3 cup car to be "factory backed".. The team owner is the only one with money..LOL I know the rest of them...


Trekkor,

the thought has been a 1.7 914 well prepared. No joke.. or Boxster..LOL



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I'm thinking a lotus Exige would be the ticket or how about a Toyota Yaris Cup car with a supercharger. Both of these Toyota powered cars sip gas, are fairly easy on tires and brakes and have bullet proof motors.
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