It never ceases to surprise people how very different cars with very different power levels can run similar lap times. When we were at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca earlier this year, we noticed that the 155 hp Global MX-5 Cup cars could run laps only 3 sec (3%) slower than the Continental GS class cars which include the 526 hp Shelby GT350R-C with pro drivers. Of course, handling and tires and aero and circuit layout all matter in such comparisons, as does driver skill. Still, it is interesting how often observers predict power is a big factor and yet it doesn’t turn out to be as important as they predict.
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