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Originally Posted by padgett
Have driven over 200 mph in a GT40.
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That is an experience that few will share. Most GT40s will never be driven that hard. I was certified to drive that fast on the Ford 5 mile oval track at Romeo Michigan BUT only had that opportunity once. I was not assigned to that track permanently like the Ford Drivers who worked there each day.
So I can't really claim that on my Bucket List. I drove the car because I needed to be certified for that speed for my work. The Ecoboost Le Mans cars were capable of speeds far higher than that number. Not capable of the driving skills that Joey Hand, Müller, and Bourdais have for that type of racing anymore than assuming I could drive Eric's Funny Car.
Here is a partial video of what the 2016 Le Mans Racing looked like. Ford Won over Ferrari.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSE3zvraJi8
Tom V.