Rxnincj

Im watching the race right now. I think theres 3 Mazda6 in GX class and they are running 5 seconds slower than the fastest GX car. I think theres only 6 or 7 cars total in GX. No way the Mazda6 are going to win their class unless the other cars run into some problems.
BTW, theres 1 RX8 in GT class #78

RIWWP

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Yeah, they have no real chance. They Caymans could have problems, but a new car with existing tech is quite a bit better than new cars with entirely new tech.

Rxnincj

The Mazda6 #00 just stopped running. Its stalled in the track. Not looking good guys.

Rxnincj

Yes you're right RIWWP. Looks like its going to be a hopeless season

RIWWP

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Well, I wouldn't say the full season is. They learn stuff and improve, even if they are overall still just slower, GA could easily make competition adjustments.


Watching them on the banks , it seems like their speed issue is largely their top end. They are getting pretty much blitzed, loosing steam while the other cars are still pulling.

Rxnincj

When did you see that? They havent shown any coverage of the GX. All DP and a little bit of GT

RIWWP

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In the background on other coverage.

Rxnincj

They just showed fastest mph and the mazda is 5mph slower

RIWWP

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On average yeah. I haven't seen trap speeds yet.

That cut to commercial was on a 6, and you could see the lone 8 just driving by without difficulty.

SayNoToPistons

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For those without TV coverage (me).

http://www.justin.tv/mazdausa#/w/4683813072/4

SayNoToPistons

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#25 just pulled off course as well...

ASH8

Mmmm

SayNoToPistons

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#70 slowed down and pulled to the garage from the back... Heard something about "high pressure pump."

All three are in for repairs.

ASH8

Well according to Doonan, @ 3> hours all three suffered the same condition with a Fuel Line issue and a 25 cent nut, I guess vibrating off..and how engine are only at 80-85% capacity..

@ <6 Hours they were all out!

Perhaps they run out of 'nuts'.....OH well, it is still all new.

Mazda 6 diesels in the garage at Rolex 24, but they are here to stay, says racing boss - Autoweek