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xc_SS/RS · 12-14-2016, 08:43 AM

http://www.imsa.com/news/122016/ford...lex-24-daytona

All four Ford GT's will be present for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona for 2017. I'm actually surprised they didn't do this last year

SpeedIsLife · 12-14-2016, 10:49 AM

Good for them!

I'm curious to see how the GT's perform after their shakedown year.

And yes I'm sure there's going to be someone coming along posting the C7.R memes.

BMR Sales · 12-14-2016, 11:59 AM

a lot more competition this year

xc_SS/RS · 12-14-2016, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

Good for them!

I'm curious to see how the GT's perform after their shakedown year.

And yes I'm sure there's going to be someone coming along posting the C7.R memes.

I am waiting for the memes lol but it's going to be difficult to beat the C7.R. They were bullet proof reliable for the Rolex 24 in 2016 and I don't think they'll lose that or their pace in 2017.

If Petit LeMans was an indicator of how the Fords will perform in 2017, I wouldn't be surprised if it goes to the last race for the championships. In GTLM at least...

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

a lot more competition this year

Oh yeah. I'm pumped, going to see the 6 Hours at The Glen and possibly the race at VIR. I can't wait to see and hear the C7.R in person

1Coopgt · 12-14-2016, 07:56 PM

As cool as I think that car is . I hope Corvette kicks their butts . After the way they Sandbagged at Leman's to win this past spring . Hopefully IMSA will have the BOP right for the 24 HOUR .

hrpiii · 12-15-2016, 06:02 AM

They definitely have some unfinished business at Daytona due to the poor showing from last year. As mentioned, they had a year to shake things down and will be more competitive this year for the Rolex. Makes for good racing.

derklug1 · 12-17-2016, 12:27 AM

They seem to have their software bugs worked out, and the mechanics have a year of working on them. Should be a good season. Would love to see them take LeMans again.

strykerg8gt · 12-17-2016, 10:03 PM

Good luck Ford. Gonna need 4 of those GT's to compete with the Vettes, IF the IMSA allows for a fair BoP.

xc_SS/RS · 12-19-2016, 08:38 AM

Can't wait for the January test to see what the cars are capable of. Curious to see how the WEC Ford teams do in IMSA comptetition

I think the people who judge BOP restrictions had it together for the last few races so I would imagine that 2017 should be fairly close. Let's hope they can sniff out any sandbagging that might happen

12-14-2016, 08:43 AM	#1
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Four Ford GT's to go for Rolex 24 Hours Podium http://www.imsa.com/news/122016/ford...lex-24-daytona All four Ford GT's will be present for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona for 2017. I'm actually surprised they didn't do this last year __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

12-14-2016, 07:56 PM	#5
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	As cool as I think that car is . I hope Corvette kicks their butts . After the way they Sandbagged at Leman's to win this past spring . Hopefully IMSA will have the BOP right for the 24 HOUR . __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

12-17-2016, 12:27 AM	#7
derklug1 Drives: 2016 GT350 Join Date: May 2015 Location: grand rapids mi Posts: 145	They seem to have their software bugs worked out, and the mechanics have a year of working on them. Should be a good season. Would love to see them take LeMans again. __________________ "Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

12-19-2016, 08:38 AM	#9
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Can't wait for the January test to see what the cars are capable of. Curious to see how the WEC Ford teams do in IMSA comptetition I think the people who judge BOP restrictions had it together for the last few races so I would imagine that 2017 should be fairly close. Let's hope they can sniff out any sandbagging that might happen __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

12-14-2016, 10:49 AM	#2
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	Good for them! I'm curious to see how the GT's perform after their shakedown year. And yes I'm sure there's going to be someone coming along posting the C7.R memes.

12-14-2016, 11:59 AM	#3
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	a lot more competition this year

12-15-2016, 06:02 AM	#6
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	They definitely have some unfinished business at Daytona due to the poor showing from last year. As mentioned, they had a year to shake things down and will be more competitive this year for the Rolex. Makes for good racing.

12-17-2016, 10:03 PM	#8
strykerg8gt Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 379	Good luck Ford. Gonna need 4 of those GT's to compete with the Vettes, IF the IMSA allows for a fair BoP.