I know alot of us are Rolex series fans...
But what do you guys feel about Koni Challenge? i have been trying for years to get into it, but for some reason , the series does not interest me . So how do you racing fans feel about the series?
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I like the series a lot because the vehicles are modified, yet still look very production-based. I like the series more than the Speed World Challenge that's for sure.
Koni and the Rolex Grand Am series are my two favorites on TV outside of F1. |
I have a problem with the DP cars. They tell me they are different (an I know, in my mind that they are), but they look the same. They have a spec chassis that they have to work with and that is going to dictate what the optimum body shape will be. It would be nice if there was a little more variation in the bodies besides color. Other than that, I like the GT race & Koni series
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GOOOOO #70 speedsource GT rx8! it kicked ass last weekend!!! came in 1st + the #69 rx8 placed 5th........
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i have just heard of the koni challege this season where i am sure it has been around for a while. i dont think i have even seen it on tv?
i do love GT, F1, and Indy Car (but freak everyeon has left the sport for nascar). |
Originally Posted by lesper4
(Post 2280773)
i have just heard of the koni challege this season where i am sure it has been around for a while. i dont think i have even seen it on tv?
i do love GT, F1, and Indy Car (but freak everyeon has left the sport for nascar). Off Topic: Everyone is leaving IndyCar & CART because it is closer to a merger than ever. There are only so many spots for teams and drivers if it does happen. |
Originally Posted by alnielsen
(Post 2280959)
The series has been around for a while and has been televised (just not at convenient times), I think it picked up Koni sponsorship last year.
Off Topic: Everyone is leaving IndyCar & CART because it is closer to a merger than ever. There are only so many spots for teams and drivers if it does happen. And on the off topic, that and most know that the money is in Nascar at the moment. That and well Nascar is looking for these people also. They can only survive so long off Earnhart and the rest, new blood whom already have a following just means more people watching their races. Plus I love the Koni Challenge just more racing that isnt NASCAR!!!!!! I dont hate it I just hate how Speed seems to of converted into this Redneck Nascar TV. Like seriously a mini-marathon of Monster Jam UGH lol.. |
i love the koni series. i have been the last two years at daytona for it.. i do wish they ran the classes separate..
beers :beer: |
Originally Posted by swoope
(Post 2280990)
i love the koni series. i have been the last two years at daytona for it.. i do wish they ran the classes separate..
beers :beer: |
I thought the Koni was if you will the production styled cars only and then the actual Rolex had the DP's in it? Or am I confused at the moment? Although I do wish they just seperate the Classes since the DP field seems to be growing WAY to big, that and they focus on them to much at times taking away from the other class which to me is more interesting since well um.. I actually drive one of the cars (in appearance only I know lol).
Well I'll be heading to LimeRock this year to watch 'em either way WOOT! |
Originally Posted by Clavius
(Post 2281016)
I thought the Koni was if you will the production styled cars only and then the actual Rolex had the DP's in it? Or am I confused at the moment? Although I do wish they just seperate the Classes since the DP field seems to be growing WAY to big, that and they focus on them to much at times taking away from the other class which to me is more interesting since well um.. I actually drive one of the cars (in appearance only I know lol).
Well I'll be heading to LimeRock this year to watch 'em either way WOOT! |
Lets just say GrandAm will never get 1/100th as big as NASCAR. There is actually very little demand from racing fans in north america. Thats why Speed airs only NASCAR. I really do hate speed for airing only NASCAR, but the fault is not on them.
The Daytona 24 was pretty good. I enjoyed it watching it on Speed, even tho they only follow DP. ________ DeliciousChix live |
Originally Posted by alfy28
(Post 2281020)
usually they have DP on one day of the weekend and gt on the other. (btw this is for rolex series).
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I like them both.
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Originally Posted by Renesis_8
(Post 2281222)
the side mirrors are the same!
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I've tried to watching Koni, not as much coverage of the RX-8 like there is in Rolex.
Originally Posted by alnielsen
(Post 2281217)
Did you know that the GT RX8 has no production parts in that car (as far as I know). It uses a 3 rotor engine, tube frame, dry carbon fiber body, a transaxle instead of a transmission & differential, ......
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Originally Posted by j_tso
(Post 2281374)
I believe the other RX-8 entrants (one made 10th) are full bodied cars.
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The Goldin Car was bought from the dealership and hacked up. Theres a roll cage in there but not built by Riley and Mazdaspeed. And I guess most of the body panels are metal, except maybe the front bumper and widen fenders.
http://www.triplezoom.com/news/publi...nter_311.shtml ________ Avandia settlement |
I like GT, F1, German touring car racing,ALMS, the koni series is cool, I like the SCCA Touring class, alot of those guys have some serious grudges on the track against each other, and it showed last year at Sebring. Mazdaspeed team vs Real Time Acuras, wow they were rubbing, scrubbing and bumping each other like crazy.:yesnod:
I wish speed would show the JGTC racing here in the states... would be nice to see some Supras,350Z, Skylines and NSX's racing. |
Originally Posted by alnielsen
(Post 2281217)
The DP & GT classes (Rolex Series) usually run at the same time. It's the Koni Series (GS & ST classes) that run at a different time. Koni Series cars race are production cars that are only allowed limited modifications. For Rolex GT cars the rules are much more liberal. Did you know that the GT RX8 has no production parts in that car (as far as I know). It uses a 3 rotor engine, tube frame, dry carbon fiber body, a transaxle instead of a transmission & differential, ......
btw for the alms, i hope Penske wins this year :) |
Originally Posted by DailyDriver2k5
(Post 2281918)
I like GT, F1, German touring car racing,ALMS, the koni series is cool, I like the SCCA Touring class, alot of those guys have some serious grudges on the track against each other, and it showed last year at Sebring. Mazdaspeed team vs Real Time Acuras, wow they were rubbing, scrubbing and bumping each other like crazy.:yesnod:
I wish speed would show the JGTC racing here in the states... would be nice to see some Supras,350Z, Skylines and NSX's racing. |
yeah, Randy Pobst kicked ass all year long last season, too bad he's driving a VW this year.
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