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Johan wrote:Napolis, the originals really are not out there racing very much now. When they do, there are lots of little cars like Chevrons , and the 2xx series Lola Sports racers to make us look slow,especially on the shorter tracks. I welcome the continuation cars because when they pass me, at least I'll have something that looks good/sounds great to follow around.
If you have a Lola and don't race it, respecfully I must ask what did you expect the race organizers to fill the grid with ? Besides, I would rather bang into a replica than an original anyday. It's cheaper !
Johan wrote:Honestly, we don't think we are going to wreck, not hard anyway. If we wreck too hard the car does not matter. A major reason that more old race cars are put away is that they are no longer in raceable condition. Their owners may not be in raceable condition either. List one currently raceworthy Ford MK IV.... but People swear they saw a red one at Elkhart with a big number 1 on it.
Johan wrote:Parade racing, but not real racing. J6 would have a hard time keeping up with a t70 Mk 3b, real or continuation. J4 is set up as a museum piece right now, although it is in excellent condition (which is not equal to race condition).
You are doing services at 25000 miles, and we are doing services at 25 hours. Big difference. Anyway, I race originals and think it is a great idea. You do not race and think it is a bad idea. Let's hear from some others.
Johan wrote:A new Hyundai will go 24 hours at Lemans as well, but it won't win, or even be competitive. Racing and parading around are two different things. It is fine if you want your cars to be street-use oriented. Lots of people do not want to race their cars for fear of some mishap, resulting in damage to the car or driver.
I thought your car had non 1967 stuff like a tilt wheel and electric doors and a ZF transaxle .....all of which is fine with me. My point is that if you don't intend to take your spot on the grid, how can you complain if somebody else wants to play ?
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