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Rolex 24hrs Testing F430GT: A PHOTO ESSAY

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  1. ivo73

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    #26 ivo73, Jan 4, 2009
    Thank you Rob for sharing here the pictures !
    Does i ,we, could know the serial number of this great car perhaps ?

    Thank you in advance!
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  2. Modeler

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    #27 Modeler, Jan 4, 2009
    Any chance of some detail shots inside?
    I'm working on a CGI model of these and find detail shots of the roll cage and rear cabin hard to find.
    Cheers
     
  3. Nuvolari

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    #28 Nuvolari, Jan 4, 2009
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    Thank you all for the positive comments. Today was a shorter day however with the tighter schedule left less time for updates. I promise to get more pics up ASAP but please bear with me as I am no pro behind the lens and it takes me a while to go through the 600+ pics for some of the ones I post. I'm getting better just not fast enough :)

    As for the inquiries:

    - 430 Fan is dead on and we are not allowed center lock wheels

    - I'll be sure to snap a pic of the ID plate and post it here. It is much more impressive than just posting a serial number.

    - In support of Modelers post I'll do an interior shoot and post it. It is a little tricky to get clear shots as there are a lot of tubes and safety nets that obstruct clear views.

    In the meantime please spread this link around so that we get lots of coverage for our generous sponsors. Also if anyone is going to be at the 24, PM me and I'll send you my cell number. When there you can call me and we can set something up to show people around the car.

    For now just one pic of our special guest driver who took to the track today :)
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  4. Nuvolari

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  5. GuyIncognito

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    #30 GuyIncognito, Jan 4, 2009
    Mad Max back in a Ferrari at Daytona... :D
     
  6. toddjw73

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    #31 toddjw73, Jan 4, 2009
    I love the color combo! I will be sure to watch what I can this year in ALMS. Went to Laguna this last year and had an incredible time. I took over 1200 Pics that day. I have a wonderful friend to thank for that day. I'll be @ Laguna again this year for sure. Keep the pics coming and THANK YOU!
     
  7. jknight

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    #32 jknight, Jan 5, 2009
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    the Ferraris that run ALMS/LMS that were at Laguna (Risi, Tafel, JMB) are different than this one - this is a challenge car

    Carol
     
  8. Modeler

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    #33 Modeler, Jan 5, 2009
    Thank you, Nuvolari

    Great to see Max in the car.
     
  9. MBFerrari

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    #34 MBFerrari, Jan 5, 2009
    Indeed, awesome to see MAD MAX in a Ferrrari, one of our own Fchatters behind the wheel with him is even better. Keep the updates and the photos coming.

    MB
     
  10. BigTex

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    #35 BigTex, Jan 5, 2009
    Max Papis is the best.....what a great guy.

    He ran the 333SP and you could not ask for a better driver. Thanks a lot for this wonderful thread and Costa's invitation to "drop by"....wow.

    It doesn't get better than that!

    Max and Mario both signed my driving suit, when they were at the Texaco Grand Prix here.

    Best wishes in the race, and thanks again for the marvelous pictures!
     
  11. Nuvolari

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    #36 Nuvolari, Jan 5, 2009
    I'm in the Denver airport now with the team awaiting our flight to LA. More photos tomorrow but I am happy to announce that Costa led the team in testing. Things are looking good for the 24.
     
  12. Sieze Giorno

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    #37 Sieze Giorno, Jan 5, 2009
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    Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

    I will definately be at the 24!
     
  13. gatorgreg

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    #38 gatorgreg, Jan 6, 2009
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    Thanks for sharing.....Go Ferrari!!!!
     
  14. jk0001

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    #39 jk0001, Jan 6, 2009
    great post & pics. Thanks
     
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    #40 texasmr2, Jan 6, 2009
    Yes that is awesome as I have always been a huge fan of Max's.
     
  16. toddjw73

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    #41 toddjw73, Jan 6, 2009
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    OOPS! My Bad! I also went to the Challenge Race at Infineon the past 2 years. I will be going this year as well. Do you know if it will be at Laguna? I tried to go when they had incorporated it into the Pre-Historics with the F1 & FXX Cliente. But I had something else to go to that couldn't be missed.
     
  17. jknight

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    #42 jknight, Jan 6, 2009
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    If you are inquiring about the Challenge Sked - here it is:
    2009 Schedule
    March 19-22....Homestead Miami Speedway, FL
    April 17-19......Road Atlanta, GA
    May 1-3..........Infineon, Napa Valley
    June 26-28.......Road America, WI
    July 24-26........Mt. Tremblant, QC Canada
    Sept 18-20......NJ Motorsports Park, NJ
    Nov 5-8........World Finals, Italy

    ALMS race at Laguna Seca is 10 October.

    Carol

    what happened ??? #56 doesn't show any times in any of the practices???
     
  18. Nuvolari

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    #43 Nuvolari, Jan 7, 2009
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    Hi All,

    It took me an extra day but here are the photos from the last day of the Daytona Test. You will see the car's assembly and serial number. A nice closeup of the challenge CF air plenum, Max Papis' solution to a problematic timing beacon, Costa preparing to set the pace, and the final push back to the garage. Hope you all enjoy them.

    Also at the end is the final team press release. BTW we only ran one car which accounts for why no times were recorded for car #56
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  19. Alex1015

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    #44 Alex1015, Jan 7, 2009
    This thread is awesome!
     
  20. toddjw73

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    #45 toddjw73, Jan 7, 2009
    Thanks for the Schedule. Now I will definately be looking forward to the 1st weekend of May.
     
  21. jknight

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    #46 jknight, Jan 8, 2009
    you're welcome

    Carol
     
  22. tomkatf

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    #47 tomkatf, Jan 8, 2009
    +1... the finish of the '96 race... WOW!

    Forza!

    Best,
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  23. costa

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    #49 ProCoach, Jan 8, 2009
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    If you're high on the banking, that means you're passing that Porsche! Forza!

    In one of the pics, looks like the rear diffuser is gone. Does that hurt at the Kink and at the Bus Stop?
     
  25. Nuvolari

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    #50 Nuvolari, Jan 8, 2009
    The in action shots are a 'little' better than I could muster with my amateur photographic skills. I hope to do better for the race :)

    Yes the Ferrari was passing the Porsche and the missing rear diffuser does not play too significant a role to stability going into the high speed corners. These cars do not rely heavily on aero so a little inbalance is not that big of a deal. A missing front bumper is another story altogether.
     
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