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"Aston Martin Unveils Enhanced Vantage GT3 Racer and 2025 Model Upgrades"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by RACER

Aston Martin unveils the 2024 Vantage GT3, developed in collaboration with Aston Martin Racing, with plans to deliver 30 cars to customers by the end of the year. The car aims to address previous model's shortcomings in drivability and serviceability, featuring changes in suspension geometry, aero, controls, brakes, and more. Priced at £575,000, it will race in IMSA's GTD classes and FIA WEC LMGT3 program, with a focus on wider setup window for pro/am market and representing road car drivability.

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"Unlikely Victory: Mazda Miata's 1959 Indianapolis 500 Triumph"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jalopnik

The article explores the hypothetical scenario of a 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup car competing in the 1959 Indianapolis 500. Through calculations based on the car's capabilities and historical race data, it is determined that the MX-5 Cup car could have qualified for pole position in 1955 and potentially won the race in 1959, showcasing the advancements in modern road car performance compared to racing specials of the past.

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