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  1. rydermike

    rydermike Formula Junior

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    Much better appearing car than previous DP's , and strong resemblence to the road car . Now lets see how fast it goes !!!
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJlVDtM1MzA[/ame]
     
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  2. PCA Hack

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    I hate say it...but I like it. Looks pretty slick both literally and figuratively. Its obviously much more aero than the currently DP abortions. However, one can't help but be disappointed by the tube frame beneath its skin.

    Now if there were only more than 14 spectators at the circuits to see them run...
     
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  3. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    wow, that does look good.

    but what does this mean for the Corvette ALMS effort?
     
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  4. Chupacabra

    Chupacabra F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Looks Pagani-ish. I like it!
     
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  5. Papa G

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    Looks great. I wonder if GM can support both factory efforts in ALMS and Grand AM?
     
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    of2worlds F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Don't know why they bother...it will get squeezed by the rules makers just like the other ALMS series Corvette has. When the competition pulls you by 10 car lengths on the back straight you are just taking up space.
    CH
     
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  7. rdefabri

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    Nice! Now we need Sarel van de Merwe and Doc Bundy to drive it!
     
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    lol...a student of racing history you are!
     
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  9. Hawkeye

    Hawkeye F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Looks amazing! Chalk one up for Chevrolet, hope she runs well!
     
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  10. FarmerDave

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    Split window... kinda
     
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  11. rydermike

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    NAH !!! Grand Am dosen't play all those games or the green concept , just simple cars ,,mostly pushrod V-8 . Not ever going to be as high tech as ALMS , but then again it's basically a road racing version of NASCAR , which is somewhat successful , while not being even close to ex$pen$ive technology , just plain jane racing.
     
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  12. 4re Nut

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    Exciting stuff; can't wait to see it at Barber.

    The press release and a bunch of pics: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/15/2012-chevrolet-corvette-daytona-prototype-unveiled/

    A few of the pics...
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  13. 4re Nut

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    Not sure but according to their website they are still planning to race next year (or at least Sebring):

    http://www.corvetteracing.com/

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    Nice catch; I didn't notice that.
     
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  15. 4re Nut

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    Absolutely gorgeous.
     
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  16. Napolis

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    This does look a lot better than the old Daytona Prototypes. It will be interesting to see what they do with the BMW and Porsche powered ones. We discussed running P 4/5 C M at the 24 Hours of Daytona with them but in the end they wouldn't let us race.
     
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    That's a shame Jim, it would have been terrific to see these two special cars race.

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
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  19. DennisForza

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    I was going to post the same pic and say the same thing! ;)
     
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  20. GuyIncognito

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    great minds think alike! :)
     
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    If its anything like the C6R I feel sorry for the competition :)

    Gorgeous car
     
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    Nice! Corvettes are kicking butt. I can't wait for the next gen street car.
     
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  23. open roads

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    It looks way better than the old DPs.

    Too bad about P 4/5 not being allowed. IMO they should be allowing more cars. It is surprising that they wouldn't want it also.


    Hmmm... two DP classes ?
     
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  24. EnzymaticRacer

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    That really sucks!

    I'm over in Gainesville, and if you had been there, I would be over at Daytona in a heartbeat!

    I still really want to go to the 24hr this coming year; too bad they wouldn't let you race!
     
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