I can't wait for the 2000 Celica GTS to come along. It should give the Type
R et al a real run. Its 100 lbs lighter and down only 15hp, has a 6speed,
has wider wheels and given the fact that its a 9 year newer design probably
has a stiffer chassis. Of course that's not stopping my purchase of a 2000
type r.
Regards,
Alan
On Friday, September 17, 1999 4:59 PM, Mike Mitchell [SMTP:mitchell@tdi.net]
wrote:
> Tim makes some good points. The Prelude running so strong does take
> some wind out of the sails of those who want to argue that the 'R' is
> top dog so everyone else stay home. Also I notice now that there is
> another Prelude 1.03 seconds back of Endicott. Wonder if the Prelude
> drivers feel they could go faster in type 'R's?
>
> But not sure that GS would be down because of the hype of the 'R'.
> I think others have said that GS is a faster class this year, and that
> may have kept some home.
>
> On the other hand there is a nice selection of GS cars in
> Topeka...my quick count (this list counts drivers, not cars) finds:
> R's 8
> DSM 8
> F body, Impreza with 5
> Probe, SVT, Prelude 3
> 528 1
>
> And I am not sure I agree with the idea that drivers stay away
> because they feel they can't win it all. To be the best you have to
> compete against the best. I would think many drivers just want to know
> where they stand. Being in the hunt...say within 1-2 seconds over both
> days...is certainly quite a performance even if you might finish 10th!
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