Link to GA site. The Playboy GT 350Z's are running a larger motor this weekend so the cars should be more competitive. Race is on live Sat. afternoon. They are also running their 350Z Koni Challenge cars.

http://www.grand-am.com/Events/Event.asp?ID=186

http://www.tommyconstantine.com/

 

Is Speed Channel broadcasting this event?

 

 

Yes Live Sat. afternoon

 

You there?

 

that just became my new favorite team lol

 

No sorry....just a couple of pics when I was at VIR for the race.....







mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm CF

 

Thats kinda silly how they just laid the carbon over everything including the air vents from the mold. Looks like they just made a reverse mold of the original dash without removing anything. Would have thought they might clean it up a bit but I guess that removes some work from the process.

 

I think they wanted to keep the dash looking the same (IE same shape). If Nissan is part sponsor then this is part of their marketing. I that's not the reason then yes it's silly !

 

Went through the gallery on their site - gorgeous car, love the black wheels.

Anyone know - is that an OEM bumper with the middle cut out and the mesh riveted / bolted in and a custom splitter? It looks very functional (are those 2 big brake ducts on the outer sides? hmmmm)

 

Looks like they aren't running the Koni Challenge race. GT is qualified 12th.

 

 

The dashboard is ugly.

 

The dash must be the same shape as the original, but may be made of a different material. They have bigger fish to fry right now than making the dash look pretty... It does look ugly, but right now form must follow function.

 

Did anyone ever find out about the one loan Z that tried to make it in the GT class for the Rolex 24 2 years ago? After they didn't make it I have never seen that car again.

 

15 minutes until SPEED shows Gran Touring from Barber.

 

I just turned it on and they said they have motor problems and they are out ??? WTF

 

It is a new larger motor. Guess they had problems.

 

Very disappointed to hear about the engine problems. That GT class must cost a FORTUNE to campaign. Even with a big-buck sponsor, it's hard to justify that kind of outlay without some results.

If anyone has any details on what happened, do tell!

 

Yea DM. I wonder if the Japanese 3.8 RS motor is allowed? I know they are reliable. Glad I didn't make the trip down to Alabama. Out driving my Nismo Z. I am in love.