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The Grassy Knoll 24

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

I am A.C. Guillermo, and I’m a Grand-Am Writer.

What is going on here?  The Rolex 24 was (as expected) the greatest sports car race in the history of the world, yet all I hear about are conspiracy theories claiming the Brumos team received a tainted victory because of a NASCAR conspiracy.

So what if the winning car is owned by a member of the France family, who also happens to own the track and the series. And so what if there were numerous yellows for invisible debris. So what if a few cars were allowed to make up some laps during the five hours of caution laps. And who cares if the winning Riley was a dozen pounds too light. Come on, a win is a win.

Lee Harvey Oswald and the grassy knoll all over again. Here are some of the silly rumors on the internet… (more…)

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How to Enjoy the Rolex 24

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Murphy doesn’t usually post two articles in a single day, but  when AC surprised him with this timely and helpful column for Grand Am fans from the World Center of Racing this morning he knew he couldn’t delay it. For the Bear’s Rolex picks and predictions, and some Sebring grid changes, see below. -MHB-

by A.C. Guillermo

The World Center of Racing is a little chilly today as I sit in the plush infield media center at the World Center of Racing. I am sooooo stoked about this year’s race. Not only is the Ferris wheel back, but the greatest field of Riley’s and Porsche Cup cars ever assembled in the history of the world is ready to put on a great show. (more…)

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109. Revisionist Bear, Rolex Punting Rools, Murphy’s Picks and Prognostications

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Sebring Grid Revisions

As soon as the Bear posted his expectations for the Sebring grid, a chorus of “wait-a-minutes” came in. (more…)

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108. Murphy on Sebring’s Likely Starters.

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Sixty days before the classic, Murphy looks at the prospects for Sebring. As is always the case with rumors, nothing is certain. Uncertainty isn’t restricted to rumors, of course. If you don’t believe that, check out Planet Le Mans’ list of “confirmed” ALMS entries posted just this week. When the Bear applies his “confidence scale” of “on the grid,” probable, possible, questionable, and doubtful, he comes up with 22 certainly “on the grid,” seven probable, and nine listed with less confidence. Murphy polled his friends in the paddock, and the lack of unanimity was striking. The following is the synthesis of that range of opinion. (more…)

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107. Trouble in Paradise, Clarifying Cats, Porker Proto Possible

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Le Sarthe, then Oblivion?

Murphy’s been told that three coupes on the build floor at Huntingdon are indeed for the Gaydon, Warwickshire builder of iconic automobiles. (more…)

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