Posts Tagged ‘The Mucky Duck’

142. Ferrari to Grand Am, Challenge LMP sales, Enzo to the big screen.

Friday, October 16th, 2009

It’s widely believed there are three sales “in the books” of the ALMS’ new Challenge LMP. Will a  pair go to the Athens, Jaw Jaw, operator of Lites? Will the skier return in the third? Three more may be “close.” (You know, that 95% deal, all except the money.) Among those ‘kicking the tires’ have been Florida and California teams that could contract to operate a car. What does Jim-Bob really dislike about the Challenge LMP’s? The “low-ball” operating costs published by the Panoz Motorsports Group. (more…)

141. Sith Apprentice lurks at RA, Rolling, the Lola DP fracas, Airport Battle

Monday, October 5th, 2009

On a dry Sunday after a wet Saturday at Road Atlanta, a “full house” was on hand to test the Challenge LMP.  One from the dark side there only to report to the Dark Lord of the Sith, (he who rules on the Peninsula to the south).  (more…)