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Gnam
07-02-09, 03:23 PM
TRG Motorsports together with Circle B Motorcars of Texas will debut the No. 71 Circle B Motorcars Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT car in the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois on July 26.

http://www.world-challenge.com/news/story.php?ID=1341

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/697/09trgmclarenslr.jpg


Only planning on four races: Autobahn, Mid-Ohio, Road America and Road Atlanta. Would be cool to see one in ALMS too.
oddlycalm
07-02-09, 03:46 PM
a limited edition racer, with only 15 in existence If I was the driver and put this little jewel into a wall I think I'd just keep walking and hope the the crowd is big enough to disappear into quietly...:eek:

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extramundane
07-02-09, 04:56 PM
Would be cool to see one in ALMS too.

They were testing at VIR not long ago. Lots of talk around the track that it's eventually bound for ALMS GT2. I'm not holding my breath on that one, though.
Don Quixote
07-02-09, 05:11 PM
Even I could pick up chicks if I had that ride. :gomer:
NismoZ
07-02-09, 05:55 PM
One of TWO whole events I'll make it to this season. I've lapped that track a few times but I have no idea how they'll set it up for spectator viewing. At that Rahole vintage thing viewers were stuck in the outback. Didn't get to see much.
NismoZ
07-02-09, 06:15 PM
Autobahn CC. Three day ticket only 60 bucks. Speed World Challenge, Formula Atlantic, Star Mazda, Mustang Challenge, VW Jetta Cup, MX-5 Miata Cup, and GT-3 Challenge. Should be something there to please any road race fan! Gives me kind of a grass roots feel again. Really looking forward to it.
Lux Interior
07-02-09, 10:11 PM
I will get to see that bad boy at mid ohio. Awesome:thumbup:
FCYTravis
07-03-09, 05:23 AM
Too bad World Challenge is essentially a shell of its former self :/
devilmaster
07-03-09, 07:07 AM
I luvvvvvv that car. :cool:
opinionated ow
07-03-09, 08:17 AM
Too bad World Challenge is essentially a shell of its former self :/

Make it GT3 and GT4 rules and watch the entries come...
devilmaster
07-06-09, 05:40 PM
I still luvvvvvvvv that car.... :D
Gnam
07-13-09, 06:50 PM
Too bad World Challenge is essentially a shell of its former self :/
Caught the Mosport race on Speed over the weekend. :eek:

At first I was mad they shortened the Touring and GT races into 30 minute broadcasts.
But after watching, it totally makes sense. :(
NismoZ
07-29-09, 04:19 PM
I know. Sort of sad but what can ya do? They combined GT and TC at Autobahn also. Lots of passing!:D
Cam
07-29-09, 09:47 PM
:eek: :eek: What a beast!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Gnam
08-01-09, 04:30 PM
Qualifying Report (http://www.world-challenge.com/news/story.php?ID=1390)

Race Report (http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=338575&FS=SCCA*)

Autobahn: GT Race Results (http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=338482&FS=SCCA*)

Sounds like the car needs some work. But on the upside there were ~20 cars for the race.