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Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
Anyone thought of reclaiming the 24 hr. record with a ZR1...or can we do it?
We/US...NEED a comeback in a big way. I'm thinking I/we can buy a ZR1 (no dash) set it up and do what Morrison did and take it away from the Germans and their W motor. It will take a team. Thoughts? Rick 
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
Costs millions to do, we still own the production FIA record.
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Re: Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
gonna have to get keith, bob and frank involved in this. We can't do it without their money
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Re: Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
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Ron k, mentioned trying this endeavor, prolly never happen, special event, special people, special time, although many of you went to special schools. Rob (todesengel) could fund this by his self, make sure to let him pick out the wheels. 
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Re: Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
Here's where it would need to happen.
 http://http://earthobservatory.nasa....ew.php?id=8030 Do you think the LS9 has the durability required? +1 on the cost. $1MM or so. I would say that an record attempt would need 3 cars on the track to help insure one finished.
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Re: Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
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 Good one Keith =D> |
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Re: Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
Will need lots of obummer's funny money - it's beyond my meager means.
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Re: Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
Posted by Jerry:
Do you think the LS9 has the durability required? No. +1 on the cost. $1MM or so. More $$. Fugeddaboudit. |
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Re: Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
Special schools...that is a good one.
Why can't we just buy the car, go out and try it...I mean it's supposed to be so awesome...how much actual prep work besides safety stuff would have to be done? Anyone know about the goodyear proving grounds in San Angelo? how about here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&...76818&t=h&z=14 When you get to the sat. image drag it down and look at the circle. Rick
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Re: Reclaiming the 24 hr. record!?
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Me either Quote:
Yep! Quote:
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