Rolex 24
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Rolex 24 I think a congratulations is in order for Katech for building 2 extremely durable engines for the GTO.R's that both just finished racing at the Rolex 24. #65 came in 2nd 3 laps behind the leader but still running strong. Sadly #64 finished 13th due to the fact that they only had 4th gear available late in the last hour. For a second the SPEED TV commentators thought the pontiacs had engine trouble, but apparently they didn't know they were running Katech engines!!!
Congratulations Katech on proving your engine building abilities once again!!
Congratulations Katech on proving your engine building abilities once again!!
Originally Posted by KillerBrink182
I think a congratulations is in order for Katech for building 2 extremely durable engines for the GTO.R's that both just finished racing at the Rolex 24. #65 came in 2nd 3 laps behind the leader but still running strong. Sadly #64 finished 13th due to the fact that they only had 4th gear available late in the last hour. For a second the SPEED TV commentators thought the pontiacs had engine trouble, but apparently they didn't know they were running Katech engines!!!
Congratulations Katech on proving your engine building abilities once again!!
Congratulations Katech on proving your engine building abilities once again!!
Thank you. The last couple of weeks I had been watching the GTO.R engines simulating laps at Daytona on the dyno for 3 days straight.
This is why our engine builds cost a bit more. They're built to race engine standards and as you can see the time and attention to detail shines through.
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I was there.
Ironically, I was rooting for the #36 TPC Porsche which won the GT division because a friend of my friend was driving (it edged out the GTO), but the competition was stiff, the intensity was extremely high and all the cars out there took an incredible beating.
I did witness, up close, some incredible repairs take place in the paddock (watching Reese's Vette's tranny get swapped out at 5am was very educational).
Everyone should see this event in person at least once in their life.
Ironically, I was rooting for the #36 TPC Porsche which won the GT division because a friend of my friend was driving (it edged out the GTO), but the competition was stiff, the intensity was extremely high and all the cars out there took an incredible beating.
I did witness, up close, some incredible repairs take place in the paddock (watching Reese's Vette's tranny get swapped out at 5am was very educational).
Everyone should see this event in person at least once in their life.
Originally Posted by Katech
Yep, that would be one of them. It uses programmable computer controlled throttle actuation and load variation to simulate the car going around the track.
I forgot about engine dynos when I posted. 
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Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
I was there.
Ironically, I was rooting for the #36 TPC Porsche which won the GT division because a friend of my friend was driving (it edged out the GTO), but the competition was stiff, the intensity was extremely high and all the cars out there took an incredible beating.
Ironically, I was rooting for the #36 TPC Porsche which won the GT division because a friend of my friend was driving (it edged out the GTO), but the competition was stiff, the intensity was extremely high and all the cars out there took an incredible beating.
I wouldn’t say he edged out the GTO.R, I would say he launched his Porshce off an embankment into the side of the GTO.R ... but hey ... rubbin' is racin
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I saw that on tv last year! Crazy. That launch for the win was not cool in my book.
The driver we were rooting for this weekend was Spencer Pumpelly, he's an instructor at Skip Barber and taught my bud.
I should rephrase, the #36 car won the GT class during this weekend's 24 hour race.
Nevertheless, I'm still coming off my high from being there this weekend. Makes me want to quit my career as an architect and get into motorsports.
I saw that on tv last year! Crazy. That launch for the win was not cool in my book.
The driver we were rooting for this weekend was Spencer Pumpelly, he's an instructor at Skip Barber and taught my bud.
I should rephrase, the #36 car won the GT class during this weekend's 24 hour race.
Nevertheless, I'm still coming off my high from being there this weekend. Makes me want to quit my career as an architect and get into motorsports.
great footage on the race. I couldn't make it this year but, we will be at Sebring.
Congrats to everyone who finished...
...and what was it the blew out on the GTO in turn one? Did the diff lock or something? Loose a half shaft? In car shot looked a little hairy.
J
Congrats to everyone who finished...
...and what was it the blew out on the GTO in turn one? Did the diff lock or something? Loose a half shaft? In car shot looked a little hairy.
J
Yea congrats to katech! Man what motor are the lexus guy's running in the Daytona Prototypes? They sure were running pretty damn strong! To bad about the suntrust guy's though.
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I think they said something on the left side . . . don't take my word for it, but i THINK that's what they said.
anyone else think people are trying to make Danica Patrick out to seem better than she is? dont get me wrong, she's a great driver but not having WON a signle race should say something. i hope she wins soon though, i'd hate to go for so many years without a win . . . . maybe it's the teams she's been on?
anyone else think people are trying to make Danica Patrick out to seem better than she is? dont get me wrong, she's a great driver but not having WON a signle race should say something. i hope she wins soon though, i'd hate to go for so many years without a win . . . . maybe it's the teams she's been on?