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  1. ShineKen

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    #26 ShineKen, Oct 19, 2016
    Thanks Robb. Was there a weight limit for these races? The corner balance info will tell you if the car was any lighter than the others.


     
  2. Robb

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    #27 Robb, Oct 19, 2016
    There was a minimum weight stated in the regulations booklet each year. I will look it up when I get back to AZ. I have the regulations booklets for North America for all years and '99 for Europe.

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    #28 308 GTB, Oct 19, 2016
    Challenge racing...European style!





    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHR6c4NTHmE[/ame]





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    #29 SoCal1, Oct 19, 2016
    LOL just messing with you. The car has been through several owners not much left as it was back in the day :)
     
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    #33 308 GTB, Oct 20, 2016
    I don't think so, Tim. There are those tall skinny girls with bushy hair standin' out there by the track.
     
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    #34 SoCal1, Oct 20, 2016
    My Mom used to race sidecars back in the late 40's early 50's out there

    She was not tall or skinny

    I know it was all open farmland :)
     
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    #35 Robb, Oct 24, 2016
    I have clarification for Tim from Tom Papadopoulos on his challenge cars:

    Tim's white car - the 1995 - serial 102457 - was used by Tom in the 1996 season only. It never raced in the challenge series again in later years. I will have to look at my new records to see his record on finishes for the car.

    Tom then ordered a new car (also in white) a 1997 - serial 107882 but it did not arrive in time for the first race, so he drove a second 1995 (in Red) for one race where he won at Sebring in 1997. That car was sold to Frank Ventemiglia who continued to drive it in the 1997 season.

    Then for the rest of the 1997 season - starting from the second race, Tom drove 107882 to both championships in '97 and '98... :D

    Hope this helps.

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    #36 Robb, Oct 24, 2016
    And because I could not remember the finishing order for the F355 driver series in 2001:

    It was

    1. Phillip Shearer
    2. Michael Louli
    3. Ken Rice

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    #37 Robb, Nov 18, 2016
    Another short video added to Youtube showing the 348 challenge driven by Neal Heffron at Gaston Andrey Ferrari (Ferrari of Boston).

    https://youtu.be/j9lPHsOmhfw

    Enjoy.

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    #38 Robb, Nov 19, 2016
    And the full 1996 race from Montreal with 348 and F355 challenge

    I won't give away the results but one owner's car here takes the checkered flag.

    45min of good stuff.

    https://youtu.be/XmB3VSrsYqY

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  14. SoCal1

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    #39 SoCal1, Nov 19, 2016

    Awsome, exactly what my dective work was. I believe Kurt Carlson drove it one year in challange possibly 97 then was sold off.
    Being it has orig title its in carfax which is pretty cool

    When I get the full deal on it I can forward it to you

    I do plan on a 2-3 year resto on it to white with the stripes and the number plate. Have the original bright white custom interior same as the Miami vice car

    :)
     
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    #40 308 GTB, Nov 19, 2016
    Je vais peindre mes roues la couleur bleue. Merci bien mon ami.

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    #41 Robb, Nov 19, 2016
    Barry,

    Oui vos roues sont superbes en bleu. Il était passionnant de voir votre voiture gagner la course à Montréal. Passe de bonnes vacances.

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    #42 Robb, Nov 19, 2016
    Yes Tim,

    Your car after Tom Papadopoulos in '96 went to Kurt Carlson who raced it in all years thereafter from '97, '98, '99, '00, and '01. That is a lot of races...

    Hope that helps.

    Robb


     
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    #45 SoCal1, Nov 19, 2016
    Just watched the video. love it

    Tom drives like I do by sound. ooops just schooched someone, should have used a lubricant LOL
     
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    #46 SoCal1, Nov 19, 2016
    I really like the no wing look, very sexy


    LOL wife just asked what I'm doing I said same as Barry and Robb
     
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    #47 308 GTB, Nov 19, 2016
    :D


    The wing is off my car now. It needed to be re-clear coated. The clear coat was peeling away. I guess I'm driving too fast. :D

    I agree, Tim. I might just leave it off.
     
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    #49 Robb, Nov 20, 2016
    That is the view from Dr Earle's car after being crashed into by Tom P...

    I like the skull and cross bones. Not sure if that is still in the car (now owned by Rob Lay.)

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    #50 308 GTB, Nov 20, 2016
    Peter Sachs' reflexes were pretty sharp that day!
     
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