Li'l Brute! :)

Jack:

You were second behind an 88 M3 in your group. The question I have, where would you put in all honesty (as though your only course in life was to beat him in a rematch) the % per area of the deficience between the car, you and tyson, and the M3 Team; um, I mean, by % which of these is most responsible for the difference between 1st and second for your team.

1) Handling of the 911 vs Handling of the M3
2) Power of the 911 vs Power of the M3
3) Experience of the 911 Drivers vs Experience of M3 Drivers
4) Familiarity of the courses Team vs Team
5) Mechanical Reliability 911 vs M3
6) Preparation for the Event Team vs Team (mechanical or mental)
7) Luck

Sort of an annoying question, but I'd really like to know.

It should come as no surprise that I've given this a lot of thought, Kurt. ;)

1) Handling of the 911 vs Handling of the M3

The M3 is more neutral, obviously. I'd still pick the 911.

2) Power of the 911 vs Power of the M3

He's heavy, and had about 30 fewer horses. Still, he was very strong on the straights. I think the 911 has the edge on this, though.

3) Experience of the 911 Drivers vs Experience of M3 Drivers

He was an exprerienced club racer. Tyson and I were in our first competitive track event.

4) Familiarity of the courses Team vs Team

He made different claims, at different times, about what tracks he knew. He's certainly been racing in California for a lot more years than Tyson or me.

5) Mechanical Reliability 911 vs M3

We had problems with an aftermarket swaybar that had broken and been re-welded. No 911 parts on the car broke, and the engine ran like a top -- and still is running like a top all these months later. Just about all the M3's in the competiion had mechanical problems, mostly with power steering pumps. The driver of the M3 team owned his own shop, and brought plenty of parts.

6) Preparation for the Event Team vs Team (mechanical or mental)

Again, the M3 team had MUCH more experience than we did. We were time trial rookies.

7) Luck

I don't believe in luck. ;)

The difference last year was in driving skill and experience, where the M3 guy had the edge. I'd like to think that Tyson and I will have all the experience we need, next year. But that's not true. If we're still driving this event in 10 years, then we'll probably still have plenty to learn.

I'd predict next year we will improve on all of the M3's 2002 times, even though the tire restriction is much worse. But all 911's have been moved up to a faster class, this year, so we won't be in direct competition with him, even if he comes back.

Kudos to Black Beauty Jack !!!!!

then in a deep voice from above.........

"you have done well my son...."

;)

Hey Jack, that's the same WRX that I passed in turn eight at Willow Springs, then tryed to stay with me, eventually going off track at about 115mph. Felt bad for the guy.

Don't know what he was thinking though.

That WRX lost a P/S pump, but the full-race Factory prepped WRX in unlimited 3 went throught something like 2 engines and 3 transmissions in the 7 days.

All WRX praisers, with your "for X dollars I can get X horsepower and beat a 930!"

But for how long my friend? They just don't take the abuse like a Porsche.

Tyson,

And for a rich history ...<b> WRX praisers can look back 32years ... to a BUTT-Ugly, 1400 lb, 2-door FWD, with a 2-cyl, 2-stroke joke ... called the Subaru 360!
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