IMSA Long Beach results for the NFGT

[Richstang]

I almost missed this one yesterday, but at least caught the last few minutes.
Once again luck was not on the Ford GT drivers side.
A mistake hitting the pit speed button apparently caused the no66 of Mueller / Bourdais to lose the lead to a Porsche with 45 minutes left.
That was followed by a last lap fuel issue for the no66 now running in second (not enough fuel, I'll get back to that later)
The no66 lost power, was hit in the rear by a Corvette while fighting for position, and put in the wall. It ended up scoring 4th in class
The no67 of Briscoe / Westbrook finished 6th in class.
Not a good day.

Back at Sebring the Ford GT's were detuned with less boost and reduced fuel capacity by 1 liter. No changes were done to the Corvette
Seems that might have made the difference on a podium finish.

Next up Mid-Ohio, May 2-5th.

[2112]

When you can't beat em', have the rules changed.   

[Tom Honegger]

Are the Fords giving away some bottom end torque with the EcoBoost? Seems like they just
don't have the "grunt" coming off those tight turns.

[CSX 4133]

Reduced power and the new, for this year, balance of power (BOP) has the FGT struggling.

[Richstang]

I imagine there is an added weight penalty on them too.
Seems like a lot of bad luck this year hasn't helped.

[Bigfoot]

We survive to fight once more