DeTomaso Mailing List: December 97, Message #50
     



From: 	"Rick in Ca." <GTE/rwgushue@gte.net>

Subject: Re: Group 4 Pantera on TV

Date: 	Fri, 5 Dec 1997 01:21:33 +0000



MikeLDrew@aol.com wrote:

> 

> Hi kids,

> 

> I was walking through an office yesterday and saw ESPN coverage of the

> vintage races from Lime Rock, CT.  I was busy talking to people and thus

> couldn't watch it fully.  I glanced up at the screen during the Trans-Am race

> and saw that what appeared to be an original Group 4 Pantera was running!  It

> appeared to be challenging a Camaro for the lead.

> 

> Unfortunately they edit the hell out of the races, turning a 20 minute race

> into 3 minutes of screen time, so the Pantera wasn't seen again.  Don't know

> if it broke or what.

> 

> Anybody else see this?  Anyone know who this guy is?

> 

> Mike



  Well I did the same thing but saw the 'edited' end of race. Pantera

was leading on last lap but was 'totally passed' by hot looking '70 Z-28

Camaro. Couldn't tell if Pantera missed his line or if Chevy guy was a

better driver.



 Second ain't bad

 Rick in Ca.

 Don't tell Mad Dog