Ford GT40 Endurance After-Action Report

Chris_Hood Monday, 6/22/2026

youtu.be/nfJcbywiA8g?si=XVrYeys1rT2J3g_p

The aftermath of an epic 5 day run. Car mounted to a slow-running belt sander continuously moving at a scale speed of 111mph, covering over 13,000 scale miles before failure


Discussion

That was awesome. I'd like to see a manufacturer showdown using a car that is common amongst 1/64 brands.  For example; Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and Maisto all currently make '69 Mustangs.


  • The guy currently has a premium Toyota Soarer on its endurance run. Guess he wants to see how rubber wheels last compared to plastic — Chris_Hood
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Skyline 6/22/26

I can see how close you were to achieving your goal, and that’s truly commendable. It inspires me to think about trying a similar approach. Perhaps if I lubricate my wheels and set the car on a slow-running belt, it might enhance its speed even more than the usual method I’ve been using. It’s wonderful to explore new ideas and see if they can lead to better results!


That's pretty cool. A lot of fun info!

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GBURacing 6/23/26

The slow evolution is fun to watch, as a timer allows you to see the car get quicker as it breaks in and then peak at some time and then begin slowing back down. This is of course just a bone stock life with no lube ever introduced to enhance speed.

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