A sad day for the 928
11-22-2004, 08:50 PM
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"By the way Mark, how's that gun rack for the pick'em up truck coming along????"
I was going to let you do that when you add it to your collection.
I was going to let you do that when you add it to your collection.
11-22-2004, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mark kibort
LETS all ban together and support mark in the coming Japanese GT race at California speedway next month (DEC). its a 2 hour race, requiring 2 drivers competing with the best japan has to offer, but all sorts or cars from all over the world. (porsche, NSX, vipers, ferarris, etc) . The are inviting SpeedGT cars to compete.
here is the link!
http://www.jgtcusa.net
check out the video clips for the series. some pretty wild stuff!
MK
here is the link!
http://www.jgtcusa.net
check out the video clips for the series. some pretty wild stuff!
MK
Too bad for you guys and the GT series, but it looks like this new series could be very exiting for you guys! Let us know if you compete!
11-23-2004, 11:14 PM
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A sad day indeed and SCCA is not going to reverse themselves on this one. The e mail clearly states that they would like Mark to come back with a newer Porsche and stop embarrassing factory teams (Porsche included) with his old car. That the 928 community may be disinclined to follow that particular series is no real sweat off their back and we have to accept that.
On the otherhand there's plenty of buttwhuppins to be handed out in POC events and as long as that old car has some new overpriced and overhyped cars to chew up, then I'm happy.
On the otherhand there's plenty of buttwhuppins to be handed out in POC events and as long as that old car has some new overpriced and overhyped cars to chew up, then I'm happy.
11-25-2004, 12:58 PM
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Speed TV ought to hear about our displeasure. Here is the address:
The Speed Channel
Todd Siegel
Vice President Advertising Sales
10000 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 284-2383
www.speedtv.com
User@SpeedTV.com
Dear Mr. Siegel:
You should be aware that hundreds if not thousands of Porsche fans are disappointed that the Sports Car Club of America will disqualify the Porsche 928 from the series altogether. Understanding fully that SCCA exempted Mark Anderson and Mark Kibort from the five year rule for limited participation in the series (the West Coast races), this practice should continue.
The 928 is competitive and, because of Mark Anderson's and Mark Kibort's participation, the west coast races have been entertaining. I don't own a Porsche 928. I own a three series BMW and a Porsche Boxster. Nevertheless, everyone loves an underdog and Anderson and Kibort fit the bill.
Let me also say that among us sports car race fans, watching the advertising is just as much a part of the event as watching the race. If Mark Anderson is not allowed to continue, you my anecdotal report that I will stop watching the series altogether.
I hope you share with SCCA colleagues our collective displeasure with the decision to end the 928's participation in the Speed World Challenge. I encourage you to use your influence to reverse this decision.
Sincerely,
David A. Cmelik
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Speed Channel
Todd Siegel
Vice President Advertising Sales
10000 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 284-2383
www.speedtv.com
User@SpeedTV.com
Dear Mr. Siegel:
You should be aware that hundreds if not thousands of Porsche fans are disappointed that the Sports Car Club of America will disqualify the Porsche 928 from the series altogether. Understanding fully that SCCA exempted Mark Anderson and Mark Kibort from the five year rule for limited participation in the series (the West Coast races), this practice should continue.
The 928 is competitive and, because of Mark Anderson's and Mark Kibort's participation, the west coast races have been entertaining. I don't own a Porsche 928. I own a three series BMW and a Porsche Boxster. Nevertheless, everyone loves an underdog and Anderson and Kibort fit the bill.
Let me also say that among us sports car race fans, watching the advertising is just as much a part of the event as watching the race. If Mark Anderson is not allowed to continue, you my anecdotal report that I will stop watching the series altogether.
I hope you share with SCCA colleagues our collective displeasure with the decision to end the 928's participation in the Speed World Challenge. I encourage you to use your influence to reverse this decision.
Sincerely,
David A. Cmelik
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
11-25-2004, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Garth S
Mark,
So sad for such a long and successful run to come to an end - but everything does have a point of finality.
So sad for such a long and successful run to come to an end - but everything does have a point of finality.
Originally Posted by Nicole
Mark: All good things end (unfortunately), but they were not able to prove you or the car wrong!
Mark, I have to agree with Garth and Nicole here. You and your 928 are a wonderful legend.
It's time my friend.
