wait wait wait. that was a G8 GT? are you sure it wasnt the v6 model? becasue I have a G8 GT and the slowest time I have ever turned was a 13.6 because of traction issues. best time stock was a 13.43.
Yup, definitely a GT. The weather didn't help as it was very hot and humid, and it was the driver's first time ever at the track. Both of those can easily cut a second off of 1/4 times.
Yeah I know from a experience, your first time is a lot different than street racing (or a magazine 1/4th time) having to worry about red lighting. Not uncommon to lose a full second from not knowing how to launch like I did.
According to magazine test times I always thought these cars would be close, in 71 tests had the Judge at 13.4 to 14.0, and recently high 13s for the G8. Seems these cars got cheated out of about 1 second for whatever reason--(drivers, weather, not a true Judge, etc)
that isn't a real '71 judge is it? possibly a clone or a regular '71 gto with aftermarket parts. the '71 judge is the rarest of all factory gto's (bobcats don't count). i believe there is only a handful left in existence, and go for about 150,000 now days. they were discontinued almost immediatly after they were rolling off the assembly line by GM aka. the government because of insurance companys. if it is real i'd have it in a climate controlled bubble.
The G8 would definitely have a bit of an advantage over the '71 GTO assuming both were completely stock, but even so both cars have a lot more in them.
Actually, the DA was terrible that night, correcting the times for DA results in cutting .5 seconds off and adding 5mph, so yeah, it was almost 5000ft DA. Also it was both driver's first time at the track (which was extremely slippery) so the times are a little slow.
wait wait wait. that was a G8 GT? are you sure it wasnt the v6 model? becasue I have a G8 GT and the slowest time I have ever turned was a 13.6 because of traction issues. best time stock was a 13.43.
PrezIn2020 2 years ago
Yup, definitely a GT. The weather didn't help as it was very hot and humid, and it was the driver's first time ever at the track. Both of those can easily cut a second off of 1/4 times.
jtsnooks 2 years ago
Yeah I know from a experience, your first time is a lot different than street racing (or a magazine 1/4th time) having to worry about red lighting. Not uncommon to lose a full second from not knowing how to launch like I did.
According to magazine test times I always thought these cars would be close, in 71 tests had the Judge at 13.4 to 14.0, and recently high 13s for the G8. Seems these cars got cheated out of about 1 second for whatever reason--(drivers, weather, not a true Judge, etc)
1967PmdGto 2 years ago
True, I believe it was a clone, now that you mention it. Same drivetrain though anyway, only difference is the vin.
jtsnooks 2 years ago
that isn't a real '71 judge is it? possibly a clone or a regular '71 gto with aftermarket parts. the '71 judge is the rarest of all factory gto's (bobcats don't count). i believe there is only a handful left in existence, and go for about 150,000 now days. they were discontinued almost immediatly after they were rolling off the assembly line by GM aka. the government because of insurance companys. if it is real i'd have it in a climate controlled bubble.
roadamerica30 2 years ago
That was the shittiest thing i've ever seen in my life!
towboattrash1 2 years ago
oh wow those are true first timers. im gonna be so embarassed when i pull these times at atco :(
praetorian2150 3 years ago
No, terrible track prep, high heat, and high humidity combined with the owner's first time at the track.
jtsnooks 3 years ago
Stock for stock, I'd say that is the outcome I would expect. Don't forget people a stock 71 GTO was a mid to low 14 second car from the factory.
nikivee 3 years ago
The G8 would definitely have a bit of an advantage over the '71 GTO assuming both were completely stock, but even so both cars have a lot more in them.
jtsnooks 3 years ago
14's on bias ply tires. Put some steal belted radials on and it is a different story.
86cookiemonster 3 years ago
depending on engine tranny and all of course. I know nothing about this car being raced. I do know that the new G8 weighs a more.
86cookiemonster 3 years ago
You think the G8 weighs more than the judge?
sivly4l60e 3 years ago
I know a G8 weighs more,
The 1971 judge weighs in at around 3700 pounds
The G8 weighs in at 3969 pounds.
86cookiemonster 3 years ago
@86cookiemonster a judge weighs over 4000lbs
oldgateway 1 year ago
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@sivly4l60e no way all judges weigh over 4000lbs
oldgateway 1 year ago
Actually, the DA was terrible that night, correcting the times for DA results in cutting .5 seconds off and adding 5mph, so yeah, it was almost 5000ft DA. Also it was both driver's first time at the track (which was extremely slippery) so the times are a little slow.
jtsnooks 3 years ago