[gothicaleigh]

The AWD Audis came off the grid first, but by the third lap one of the Caddys was in the lead and held first the whole race. Even more impressive, the number two Caddy had clutch problems on the grid and stalled. But it came from a half lap disadvantage to take second.

They add 75lbs. to the winning car of each race in the series(all placing cars receive some lesser amount) up to a maximum of 275lbs. The added weight is removed if they place poorly in the following race though.

After the V's performance at Sebring, I hardly think that the 75lbs. will lessen it's chances. Speed's in-car audio/video shows that the CTS-V's were barely being pushed during Sebring. There are turns where the drivers were using no throttle whatsoever and weren't really hammering it coming out of them either...

I'm afraid that the SCCA will rule against the V and come up with some kind of restriction beyond the additional weight. The drivers were playing it safe and holding back so the inevitable verdict against them wouldn't be so harsh. Coming from a stalled car on the starting grid and last place all the way to second place(the car walked, no ran, past everyone else on the straights)is going to cause a stir. Obviously our number one car wasn't pushing itself to the limit.

Either way, it was impressive. The V, with it's unique edges and chrome mesh grill really stands out on the track.