One can see Derek Bell was pushing hard to join up with the P1 & P2 cars. This was the beginning of a transition period. The legendary 962's, especially with Bell at the wheel, had been the class of the field. D. Bell & the other top 962 drivers weren't used to driving at their & the 962's limits to simply stay in the chase
The Nissan & later Toyota would go on to dominate but they ruined this fantastic IMSA unlimited prototype series with the unmatchable finances of their factory teams
In earlier years, the Porsche 962, the fender skirted Jaguars & others had created some beautiful unlimited prototype racing with the factories simply providing the cars & the private teams, comprised of experienced, great motorsport insiders at the top, were keeping it competitive with their sponsorship & private financing
However, the sparks were flying, the exhausts were breathing flames on the downshifts & all the excitement drew in the deep factory pockets that would be IMSA's demise : (
One can see Derek Bell was pushing hard to join up with the P1 & P2 cars. This was the beginning of a transition period. The legendary 962's, especially with Bell at the wheel, had been the class of the field. D. Bell & the other top 962 drivers weren't used to driving at their & the 962's limits to simply stay in the chase
The Nissan & later Toyota would go on to dominate but they ruined this fantastic IMSA unlimited prototype series with the unmatchable finances of their factory teams
Chuichupachichi 10 months ago
In earlier years, the Porsche 962, the fender skirted Jaguars & others had created some beautiful unlimited prototype racing with the factories simply providing the cars & the private teams, comprised of experienced, great motorsport insiders at the top, were keeping it competitive with their sponsorship & private financing
However, the sparks were flying, the exhausts were breathing flames on the downshifts & all the excitement drew in the deep factory pockets that would be IMSA's demise : (
Chuichupachichi 10 months ago