so as i walked by the start line i noticed this red two door sitting to one side. i didnt look closely, dismissing at as a cavalier or such.

then while i was working corner #4 later, i saw this red car take off with a large cloud of rubber smoke, and soon as it came toward me i noticed a muffled thumping which reminded me of the gut shaking sound of a wwo sprint car. soon i could see the twin hood scoops and said to myself.."duuuuhhhh, thats no cavalier thats a gto!"

so they do look nondescript as charged by the old goat lovers but i am here to tell you that is a fast car! his main problem was keeping it straight under acceleration. and unlike its granddaddy, this one has pretty good weight distribution.

and i ran my 280e euro too. with slicks with 8 or so autocrosses on them and forties temperature, it was a slidey ride. wheel spin off the line and off every corner was the biggest issue. the car ran well, didnt miss a beat and i won my class......







course i was the only one in ESP.

but it was fun. now i will spend the winter thinking of what to do next to prepare for next year and what class to prepare the car for.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.