Those Mustangs made the Porsche 996's and 997's and the BMW M3's their b1tches in that race. It was almost embarrassing to be a European car fan while watching that beating we took.
If you let me bring a gun to a knife fight, I will kick some a$$ too. Level playing field? These cars arent even in the same sport. This is the Patriots vs. San Diego State. The factory-built Mustangs were allowed to run in the Grand Am Cup race against stock 996 and 997's. Tthey should be in Roloex in GT class!
Since I have been involved in planning a two car 997 Grand Am Cup team, I can tell you that these cars are stock cars. You are permitted to strip the interior and not much else. Exhaust and shocks/springs are free, ajustable control arms, mono balls, etc. are not permitted. The engine, tranny, brakes, etc. etc. are all street stock.
In the other corner the Mustang has a completely modified suspension, MUCH larger brakes, race-bred crate motor, reinforced chassis, modified suspension geomotry, adjustable control arms, etc. etc. etc.
This mustang is a Factory Race Car and therefore should run against factory race cars (i.e. GT3 Cup). In a even race with a Cup car, I am quite certain the 'stang would have its live-axle-a$$ handed to it. Until then, Ford and its Bubba following can enjoy their lopsided wins.
Okay, I've said my peace.