The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working
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When I bought the STi I just used TrueCar to get an idea of the dealer invoice pricing.
Random side note: I just renewed my tickets for the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2015. Here's hoping that there are still some teams left in the series by then!
Random side note: I just renewed my tickets for the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2015. Here's hoping that there are still some teams left in the series by then!
Ha, that's exactly the reason I didn't renew. Don't get me wrong, it was fun as hell but I don't like the direction USCR is going and Mazda's showing is pathetic. It's basically Grand-AM but with factory-backed GT teams. Nobody cares about the P1, PC, or GTD cars.
It is becoming sad, I've started following Indy Car and F1 again because the racing is better. I don't even bother with the DVR anymore either, just follow Speedsource on FB for updates.
I know they don't have the budget for it and they seem to be going all in on diesel but would love to see Mazda in something like Indy Car.
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Perro del Sol
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As far as the P2 Cars for Mazda, the figured out the Drive line issues and have increased the boost! They were several seconds behind the other Prototypes, prior to Mazda Raceway, bow they are one second or less. If you go back to the BK-Motorsports and Dyson Days, with the 2.0 MZR-R , they did all of their development on the track.
My biggest issue is IMSA! They have totally screwed up the series and all of the great Grand-Am folks are getting let go or are leaving! Grand-Am used to have the fans grid the races, now, that is not allowed, the tracks used to control the parade laps, now IMSA does. I wish that ALMS would have just gone away and died! Tyoo many teams are leaving, the cost factor to the teams and fans have been astronomical!
Hopefully, maybe the fans and the team principals will make enough noise to see better changes made, if not, we'll see the decline of Road Racing in America!
My biggest issue is IMSA! They have totally screwed up the series and all of the great Grand-Am folks are getting let go or are leaving! Grand-Am used to have the fans grid the races, now, that is not allowed, the tracks used to control the parade laps, now IMSA does. I wish that ALMS would have just gone away and died! Tyoo many teams are leaving, the cost factor to the teams and fans have been astronomical!
Hopefully, maybe the fans and the team principals will make enough noise to see better changes made, if not, we'll see the decline of Road Racing in America!
I always preferred ALMS to Grand-Am as a fan. It seemed to me that there were always better drivers and teams in ALMS. More factory backed operations for example. Plus the tire competition was great.
IMSA has done a great job of screwing up everything this year though. The TV coverage is garbage too btw.
IMSA has done a great job of screwing up everything this year though. The TV coverage is garbage too btw.
Perro del Sol
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A lot of the better drivers drove in both series, especiallythe factory guys,Auberlin, Edwards, Westbrook, etc. The NASCAR Money rescued both of the dying beasts!
Agree with you on the TV Coverage, FOX Sports 1 & 2 Suck! I wish Speed had not sold out to them! I can tell you that the Conti Series is so much better than the Tudor Series, better racing in IMO
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princess peach
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I've noticed this year I have been paying more attention to other racing and been watching more Pirelli and Conti series racing. USCR better get their s*** together.
I am looking forward to the Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio though. What other series are racing there that weekend?
I am looking forward to the Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio though. What other series are racing there that weekend?
Ever since the RX8s disappeared from GT racing (for understandable reasons) I've found the CTSCC much more interesting. Yeah they're slow but 60+ cars on track, even those as large as Daytona, is fun to watch. Watching them dive into Madness right after the start at Mid-Ohio is something to see! I could see myself getting into PWC more if the races were longer.
Indy, Indy Lights, Pirelli World Challenge, and USF 2000 for sure.
In addition to the Verizon IndyCar Series headlining the weekend, the following series will also be run: the entire Mazda Road to Indy ladder with Indy Lights, Pro Mazda Championship and USF2000 National Championship, as well as the Pirelli World Challenge.
That's all Mid-Ohio has posted so far
Perro del Sol
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princess peach
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Thanks brotha, but my funds are being redirected elsewhere for the foreseeable future. No 2nd car for me for a while.
