BDR passes SPF GT40 at RA...the rest of the story!

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

Last time I checked SPF didn't offer a dedicated "ringer" of a track car that can't be licensed for the street driven by a professional driver. But the real problem, as I see it, it the constant press release BS about how anybody could simply buy a stock licensed for the street BDR and duplicate the results.

Good marketing approach though, win on Sunday, sell on Monday. But like NASCAR, don't expect all of us to buy into the hype of a "ringer" car and "ringer" driver and then go down to our local car dealer and buy the same car and get the same results.

Ex, you're not making any sense. There is no ringer car except in your mind. The TD car is what it is. You are thinking of an entirely different car (or cars) that are not even part of this discussion. The TD cars can be licensed for the street and have been.

Again, do the reading and perhaps go see the cars ... then you are totally entitled to call BS. Until then, enjoy the show.

As for a "ringer" driver I think you are skewing that as well. I suppose hiring a pro driver to come in and clean the field would be a ringer. I'd like to think it is a MAJOR positive for the company and product as a whole that the pro-driver happens to be the man in charge of the design and production of the product. Now that's marketing beyond winning on Sunday...

Good to see some passion in the game you know?

[RodKnock]

Everyone is taking this BDR Cobra versus SPF GT40 thing too seriously. We all know my KMP would kick both their butts in a race. As long as I'm not driving it.

[kayakjack]

The whole concept of seeing all these Cobras on the track was something I did not expect when I went to Road Atlanta on Saturday. It was great. Previous Mitty's had the odd "real" Cobra on the track. That was great to see, but all the Backdraft and Superformance entries (Cobra and GT40) was spectacular. I am very appreciative of the factories for doing it.

Along with the factorys having displays in the infield and all the private cars showing up, this was a great, memorable event.

Where else in the country is will this show be seen?

The fact that I own a Superformance gave me a rooting interest to cheer about.

Hey, lets get some Factory Five's out there.

These cars sound great. A track full of this stuff would blow the old Trans-Am away.

By the way, I think I saw street license plates on the Backdrafts. I don't think anything would keep you from licensing any of these things for the street in lots of places. The Mitty is such a great event. You can see all the cars up close. Everybody it cool about it. Look as close as you like - don't touch.

Jack