Hello darkness my old friend…
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#YEAHHHH!
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Well thank you for sticking that song in my head…just great 
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Group C vs Group B… That will be interesting 
#Zavir Aera GTR
This little monster is based on Zavir’s new light sports car model, the 1984 Aera. This exact build is roughly the same machine that will compete in the magnificent Group B from this season, replacing the aging Z Volante R2. It is powered by Zavir’s brand new small V6, the S27E in a turbocharged form which delivers it’s tremendous power to all wheels - an innovation introduced to improve performance in the highly demanding Group B rallying.
Some stats:
- over 550hp
- under 1100kg
- under 3.5s to 100km/h
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Nice. I mean, who doesn’t love a Group B monster?
But for a 24 hour endurance race, one might recommend something a little more…
…sophisticated.
Presenting the 1985 ErinSport CRP-3A, the latest creation from our esteemed Prototypes department - more specifically, the latest work from their Group C Development Programme. The CRP-3 platform is a heavily modified version of its predesscor, the CRP-2, and features a steel-alloy tub chassis with a Kevlar-composite body, all-round double wishbone suspension with inboard shocks and fully customisable engine and transmission mounting for optimum weight distribution.
This particular one, chassis no. 4, is a re-purposed spare car, and has been fitted with modified version of the 3.6l Turbo V6 found in the World Sportscar Championship-competitor that ran in the 1985 season. It’s been shrunk down to size to comply with regulations, but still packs a hefty 377 hp.
It’s also rocking the iconic navy blue two-tone livery that ErinSport cars ran with from 1984 to 1989. Driving this beauty will be the team of ErinSport #32, who finished 4th at Le Mans in '85 and 2nd at the 1000km of Brands Hatch that year. They are:
[ul]- Jordan Kielers, a floppy-haired German known for pushing his car to the limit regardless of the consequences and usually bringing the car home in one piece.
- Andy Shore, an experienced Brit currently at the peak of his career having competed with ErinSport since the Civera Silhouette days of the mid-70s.
- Samuel Millson, former UK Karting and European Formula 3 champion who got bored of open wheel racing and decided endurance was more his style.
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ErinSport would like to wish all competitors the best of luck in this race, and may the best team win!
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Would I scare anyone if I mentioned the Xenon II Prototype is running 430+ horsepower?
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I think not after I scared everyone 
Yeah, but you’re using turbos. Mine’s NA.
What’s the top speed of that thing anyways?
Less than 300 km/h 
You want a sophisticated group B monster modified for 24 Hour endurance? Well, I think I have one here…
#MBS Vole MkIII GT-R Spec
Developed in 1983 to replace the MkII Vole Rally Spec, the MkIII Rally is a modified MBS Vole MkIII hatchback, with new a kevlar reinforced body and a new 2.8L V8 engine. Featuring double wishbone suspension, a 5 speed manual gearbox, and an AWD 56/44 power distribution. Overall, this makes the car weigh less than a tonne, allowing its engine to push it to across the track at speeds rivalling other more powerful cars.
The car being used in this endurance race is a modified car with lower ride, and has the engine limited to around 350hp to make it driveable (Normally, the engine would produce over 500 hp). However, even with the engine power halved, the car still accelerates from 0-62mph in 3.4s.
This variant of the Vole MkIII competed in the 1985 Rally Príncipe de Asturias coming 3rd and 5th.
The main drivers of the MBS Rally Team will be competing using the #31 car.
Drivers:
-Siimon Mäkeläinen: [Main Driver] The main driver for MBS Rally Team, Siimon, joined in 1979 at the age of 21 and competed in multiple races, winning 7 times from 1979-1985. His first rally win was in the MBS Vixen Rally in 1981.
-Stevie Owen: [Main Driver] The second main driver for MBS Rally Team, Stevie was a touring car champion, winning the BTCC multiple times, winning twice with the MBS Race Team using the MBS Capulet in 1970 and 1972.
-René Saint-Yves: [Navigator/Reserve Driver] The navigator/reserve driver for MBS Rally Team, René joined in 1972 aged 27, helping MBS win at the prestigious Monte Carlo Rally in 1976, as navigator for Jeff Stevens in the #31 MBS Montague Turbo Rally.
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Hodan brings their first GT class racer, the AWD Sonic.
With a 4L inline 6 engine, mounted long-ways within the chassis, this Group-C based monster is ready to go. with Fibreglass pannels, and a steel base, this is a hearty contendor, ready for the track. With sponsorship from Toyo Tyres, 日本放送協会 (NHK), Recaro, and more.
The Drivers would be
-Matsuko Nakoyama, Legend within Hodan, and at 55 years old, marks his final racing event with the company.
-Ryoko Miyahara, up and coming race star through the Formula H series, she is hoping to prove her worth to the team.
-Durvasas Ramachandran, another up and coming FH racer, this Indian-Engish driver is hoping to gain a spot soon.
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@Dorifto_Dorito That livery is honestly gorgeous. Perfect choice of colours.
@Fayeding_Spray Love the thin headlights on that thing. I look forward to competing against it, with any luck our two cars will be quite well balanced and we’ll be able to see whether Turbo or N/A is better using this body.
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Well, now the GT-R is out of the way, here’s my GT-P Entry.
#OAM '85 Phoenix GTi (GT-P Custom)
Developed from the 1982 Phoenix, the Phoenix GTi is a revised, redesigned model of it’s predecessor, with a new more modern chassis made from corrosive-resistant steel, a shorter wheelbase and new aluminium panels. In addition, a new smaller engine 2.8L V6 Turbo replacing the larger and older NS70V8 ‘Buzzard’ engine, making the car significantly lighter.
The GT-P spec was a modified race variant of the OAM Phoenix GTi. By replacing the aluminium panels with lighter kevlar reinforced fibreglass body the car becam significantly lighter and faster. In addition, the 2.8L V6 Turbo used in the GTi was modified to fit the rules of the ATT.
This car is using OAM Racing Team #55 ‘Yellow Bullet’ Livery used in OAM’s entry into International Rally and European Touring Car Championships.
Drivers:
-Kevin Smith: A seasoned NASCAR driver, Smith joined the OAM Racing Team in 1974, coming 8th place in the Daytona 500 in the OAM Cavalry NASCAR. He has also driven for OAM’s Rally Division multiple times racing in Pikes Peak, coming 6th in 1977 using the Apache and 4th in 1981 in the Phoenix.
-John Hansen: Although born in the US, Hansen is of German descent, racing mostly in European Racing Leagues, including at Le Mans. Joining OAM Race Team (ORT) in 1982, Hansen is currently the most experienced driver in the ORT.
-Ryan Mitchell: The youngest driver in ORT (joining in 1977), Mitchell, much like Smith, started out in NASCAR, being the driver of OAM #44 Apache in 1978 coming 4th in the NAPA 400. However, Mitchell also has experience racing in the European Touring Car Championship with MBS.strong text
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5 days to go till entries close
Could you give us an entrants list?
Sure thing.
as it stands:
GT-R:
GT-P:
and i have one from @stm316, but he’s not told me which catergory it’s for
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Ill give my cars in today
Oh, this makes more sense and here I thought @DeusExMackia’s Erin and @Fayeding_Spray’s Hodan entries were for the GT-P class. This explains why I was completely unable to match their power outputs 
Well looks like I’ll be competing in both classes then.
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