2016 Pro Series: April, GT Classic
Don't have time to build another car, so I'll have to send in another previous build. Does the F40 qualify?
- I believe it does. — delta6
- Yes it does — redlinederby
- Sorry mann! I had no idea. On a lighter note, the Estoque is scheduled to go into production in 2014! — EconoCarl
- I like the split jig...but, even if the wheels aren't all the way in a 'valley', they would still be held straight...cool idea though! — 72_Chevy_C10
Estoques and Urusi? Lose the same in my book as long as they followed the weight rules let them play
- The Estoques are long, known fast castings...I think Brian made the right call. Rules are there for a reason — 72_Chevy_C10
- Mute point, I'm sending a new car, but even Brian thought concept cars were marked as such. — EconoCarl
- I think your Estoque may have scared a few people Carl. I'll be sending in the F40 -rules are rules — JDC442
- Yep! I guess we have to do a research project before building cars in the future. Skunkworks will be back for the Truck race!!! — EconoCarl
I don't have a pony in this show as I had to back out due to a lack of time, but I keep following because I love the GT road course type racing. Panos, Cadillac, Ferrari, etc. castings are a big part of my collection.
I'm not trying to stir the nest but what I'm curious to see once pics are posted is if all the entries have been raced. At the top of the page it says this race is based on GT type cars being raced on the road today, but also allowing cars from the past. Two cars came into question with one being sidelined as it's not in production. The Urusi is in production but does it fit the bill being a car being raced today?
I feel bad for the guys that spent time to build the Estoques but I agree rules are rules. That being said, if an entree has not been raced in a real GT road race shouldn't they also be disqualified?
- The casting restrictions say any Lamborghini, not any Lamborghini racing road courses today, the reason I picked the urus is its already in — Eastbound357
- Production and I didn't think anyone else was racing one. — Eastbound357
Oh the drama... so much for being quiet in here. :)
- You had to go and say it was quiet! ha! :) — 72_Chevy_C10
- It's all your fault Chris! LOL — EconoCarl
- I accept! Lol — Traction-Event
I know TE, and I usually am. I'm just trying to point out that every entry should meet every criteria for a race. I still kick myself for when I allowed someone to run two trucks using his fastest stock castings and adding weight with scotch tape just so the bracket could be filled. And he was the winner.
- scotty... — fordman
- my comment was for all, not directed at you... all good brother. — Traction-Event
Our second car left TeamHalfFast's World Headquarters today headed for Oregon. Lady said it should be there Saturday.
- Oh man, that THF yellow always looks so happy. Then everything goes black.... — cliffordshaw
- Great choice here...long wheelbase. — Traction-Event
- watched the weather... got pontoons ? — fordman
- We didn't get as near as much as the Houston area Schmitty. — EconoCarl
Okay, so it sounds like everyone's cool with "rules is rules" - and the Estoques won't be racing at all, replacements are being sent in. Thanks to everyone for their input and for JDC and Carl for being super awesome sports about it.
Like I said, I wouldn't have expected something as simple as "no concepts" would end up being such a big stink...so my apologies for that. Should something like this crop up again, we'll just have to spell it out better.
- No problem. If I'd known it was a Concept car I would not have sent it. — EconoCarl
- Hopefully others will remember that JDC & I 'stood up' instead of trying to change the rules to fit our cars. RULES ARE RULES! — EconoCarl
- Indeed...and much appreciated. Sportsman all the way. — redlinederby
- Well said, Carl — 72_Chevy_C10
- act of a true champion... — fordman
- My hats off to Econocarl and JDC ......suberb sportsmanship! I will remember! — WizardofOZ
- Great sportmanship, and a class act!!!! — aircooled
- Nice job, pulling it back together boys!, see you all trackside!. — Traction-Event
- Love the "RDR" too much to be dumb about it — JDC442
- ALSO: will send in something even faster just to spite ;) — JDC442
- Nice work guys! I will be rooting for you guys...when you are not racing me... — Steele_Mill_Racing
Went with a Lambo instead. On its way.
My entry went out today with an ETA of Saturday. I'll leave the tracking # below. Busy times here at Park Place so I had to recycled and old racer for this event. The Money Lambo rises like a Phoenix AGAIN, I hope!!
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Something Faster than the Estoque build....
Went out post 'over night' will be there tomorrow afternoon (EL128841122US)
- So fast it roasted the paint off the front half!! — delta6
- THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT!!! — EconoCarl
- another great casting choice... — Traction-Event
I don't see where this should be an issue as it is posted in the rules. If concepts aren't allowed then these cars can run but shouldn't advance in the bracket or score points for the owner. Only fair.