Mustang V6's finish 1 and 2 in SCCA Showroom Stock B

[mike343sharpstick]

V6 mustangs finished 1-2 in the SCCA Showroom Stock B class at the Run-Offs this year at Road America against cars like the Honda Civic Si, BMW Z4, Mazda MX-5, etc.
I had never thought of a V6 Mustang as a race car, Hmmmmmmm?
Maybe an afordable way to have some road racing fun?

http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-145594.html

[Brian Lohnes]

Re: Mustang V6's finish 1 and 2 in SCCA Showroom Stock B

Holy cow!
Are we talking like the Cologne V6 here?

That's pretty cool that they were able to thump stuff like the BMW and Civic Si!

[mike343sharpstick]

Re: Mustang V6's finish 1 and 2 in SCCA Showroom Stock B

Yup, Just looked it up:
Ford Mustang V6 (05-07)
Showroom Stock allows very few modifications.
This is what is allowed:
Stock size DOT tires, 245/40 (max tire size)
3,290 Pounds

Allowable options:
ABS (option code 552) allowed.
FR3 Handling Pack #M-2007-FR3V6 allowed.
The kit includes: Dampers M-18000-A, Lowering Springs M-5300-N, Sway Bars M-5490-C, Strut Tower Brace M-20201-F.

[milner351]

Re: Mustang V6's finish 1 and 2 in SCCA Showroom Stock B

Imagine what the '11 models will do in capable hands.

300hp!

[Barry Donovan]

Re: Mustang V6's finish 1 and 2 in SCCA Showroom Stock B

By lap four, fourth-starting Zabinski, in the No. 97 Dead Horse Racing Ford Mustang V-6, had joined the battle and was challenging Grahovec for second.

dead horse racing.

can't beat a dead horse.

this is obviously a case of engine bigger than the weight. lets all applaud the lopsided v6 among the tin can hiondas and 4 ton camaro.. also with a v6. :

[bnjny]

Re: Mustang V6's finish 1 and 2 in SCCA Showroom Stock B

I always thought the Mustang had an advantage over the Camaro weight wise that would translate into a decent showroom stock racer... However, I think a lot has to do with the drivers...