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Dwnshift 10-19-2012 01:00 PM

We have a list of things we would like to improve on for 2013.
Lots of little things here and there....and not all of it is hp/tq related.

thekinn 10-25-2012 08:16 PM

370Z going to a new Grand-Am GX class in 2013? sorry if this is old news but -

GRAND-AM Announces Eligibility List For New GX Class

gomer_110 10-25-2012 08:51 PM

Saw that too. Guessing the GX class rules will allow for more modifications than GS. Hoping somebody fields a GX class Z. I'd much rather watch a Z run for 24 hrs straight than just 2.5 hrs. Rolex 24 here we come. :excited:

Dwnshift 10-25-2012 09:17 PM

Don't get to excited about a Z in GX.
As it looks right now it's ink a 1 year class ... But It's all in the air.
When the merger happens in 2013 they may combine GX with FIA and current Rolex GT cars as one class.
To invest $$ into a car for a possible 1 deal may not be in the cards.
I think that is Grand Am just throwing cars out there that could be eligible for GX.... Which was a class created for Mazda to compete in.
But again.... Who knows.

HKYStormFront 10-25-2012 09:21 PM

i'll throw $20 in the pot for GX class :stirthepot:

gomer_110 10-25-2012 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1981587)
i'll throw $20 in the pot for GX class :stirthepot:

I'll throw in my amateur photography skills for promotional shots.

gomer_110 10-25-2012 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift (Post 1981573)
Don't get to excited about a Z in GX.
As it looks right now it's ink a 1 year class ... But It's all in the air.
When the merger happens in 2013 they may combine GX with FIA and current Rolex GT cars as one class.
To invest $$ into a car for a possible 1 deal may not be in the cards.
I think that is Grand Am just throwing cars out there that could be eligible for GX.... Which was a class created for Mazda to compete in.
But again.... Who knows.

Unfortunately this is kind of what I figured. After the merger was announced, I was really wondering why anyone would bother with the GX class for it's short 1 yr life.

Seriously, Grand-Am needs to hurry up and get the classing figured out for 2014 and on. :shakes head:

Dustin@Z1 10-26-2012 09:18 AM

Wow everyone was on B.J. quick about the GX class announcement. LOL. I emailed him immediatly when I saw it posted on the Grand-AM FB page.

Dwnshift 10-26-2012 08:32 PM

Well they came up with GX really quick... And it was really designed so that Mazda could come back and compete as the rx8 has gone bye bye.
Then the merger happened and everything is up in the air.
The rules package for 2014 or at least the exact classes is to be announced at or before the 24 hours of Daytona in January.
To race the Z in GX .... a new car would have to be made , tested and developed ...this equates to $$$$$$$.
I can say this.... There is hope for something. Stay tuned
;)

Mike 10-26-2012 09:22 PM

As long as you are racing, I don't care what class

Shamu 10-28-2012 12:03 PM

Lol! From lightest car in class to heaviest! Smallest displacement to largest. Ouch! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. That sucks!

BRZ will be interesting. Will they need to make BRZ super light to run competitive with Cayman and Z or will Z and Cayman have restrictor plates and have to run super heavy?

Mazda with turbo diesel in a car to be determined? Mx5 diesel? Or Mazda 3? ....Argh

Ditch the Z and get a Leaf as they will probably treat you better since this appears to be the politically correct class now.


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