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[Vettel-ish]

Forza into madness. Wow

 

[EF1]

Nice race @Black Boss. A podium finish in your first weekend of IMSA is something to be proud of. If it wasn't for a couple of minor incidents yesterday it looked like you would of been on the podium both days. Good luck with the rest of the season.

 

[TeeLew]

Ford Performance Parts R1 Flow-Formed Wheels per the FP website

I know what they are. They have no business in a racing environment. Racing wheels are forged, period. These are cast blanks deformed to the final dimension. You can put any name you want on it, like 'Flow-Formed' or "Spin forged", and, at the end of the day, they are better than a normal gravity casting, but they are a not the level of strengths, stiffness or durability which should be used on a race car.

It's going to take some work to convince me otherwise on this one.

 

[OPMustang Tim]

Great Weekend! Top 10 Overall. Let that sink in. 3rd in Race 2 in Class. So happy for @Black Boss

 

[blacksheep-1]

Good job!

 

[saleen367]

I know what they are. They have no business in a racing environment. Racing wheels are forged, period. These are cast blanks deformed to the final dimension. You can put any name you want on it, like 'Flow-Formed' or "Spin forged", and, at the end of the day, they are better than a normal gravity casting, but they are a not the level of strengths, stiffness or durability which should be used on a race car.

It's going to take some work to convince me otherwise on this one.

I was just quoting the website, not arguing the point.

 

[Mjschneidy]

That was exciting to watch, wish I had gone to see in person. Great job Nick!

 

[TeeLew]

Great Job to @BlackBoss and the whole field! It's pretty cool to have them out there.

 

[Black Boss]

Just got home after a fantastic first weekend of IMSA Mustang Challenge racing

I was a little nervous entering my first Pro event, but the experience far exceeded my expectations!

Can’t say enough about how friendly and welcoming the IMSA officials were and the Ford Performance and FPRS team did a great job organizing and managing the event.

Thanks to Capaldi Racing Optimum Performance Racing, LLC and Chin Track Days their help and support.

Steady improvement through the weekend. Silly mistakes cost a podium on Saturday (that’s Racing!), but today was solid, with a P3 in Legends and a P10 overall.

Thanks to all those who showed up at the track and on social media to support and especially Steve Esposito, Leo Capaldi and Craig Capaldi.

Looking forward to load in at Watkins Glen in 10 days!

 

[Vettel-ish]

Hell yeah!

 

[steveespo]

Due to overwhelming demand after our excellent showing at Mid Ohio (4th, 3rd in DH Legends, 10th overall Race 2) Nick and Team NJS58 are proud to offer another run of our well recieved team shirts.
Orders for more than 1 are accepted this time, so anyone who got the first ones and wanted another they have the opportunity. Please respond here by Thursday June 13 at 9am EDT. to get delivery at Road America July 4-6 or shipping by then. We have a slight price increase to $50 per shirt, but shipping of 1-3 shirts will still be only $10. Thanks for the huge support, I know @Black Boss would agree, his/our racing programs would not be where they are without the support and information we have found here on Boss Mustangs Online/Track Mustangs Online these past 13 years.
Please respond to this post with requests.
Payments to PayPal [email protected] or [email protected]
Venmo @Stephen-Esposito-30
steveespo

 

[steveespo]

Leo Capaldi and I talking tire pressure with our French cousin Bibi.

 

[Black Boss]

Some official photos from the first Event:

 

[steveespo]

Some official photos from the first Event:
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We have been doing track days and racing together for 12 years now. I have never had a better day at the track than last Saturday and Sunday. So proud of my Driver and honored to be part of Smither/Capaldi Racing. Just remember, We came here to win, second place is

 

[Tonymustang302]

They would have to stich my full name all around the race suit belt lol

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Those photos turned out great. Congrats on a very strong inaugural weekend!

 

[steveespo]

Most (I missed 2, my bad) of the first Team Polo shirts that were requested to be shipped should arrive this Friday. The others will be available at Watkins Glen next weekend and at Road America on July 4. @EF1 and @Voodoo Stoned I will ship yours from Watkins so 2-4 days from next Wednesday. And for all who missed and want one, get a request in by tomorrow at 9am EDT for the second run.
Steve

 

[steveespo]

2 more hours to request NJS58 Racing Team polo shirt or team tee shirt. 9am EDT today is deadline.
Thanks

 

[EF1]

2 more hours to request NJS58 Racing Team polo shirt or team tee shirt. 9am EDT today is deadline.
Thanks

I did not a T shirt was available as well. I will a T shirt to go along with the collared shirt I ordered the first run. Size 2xl please.

 

[blacksheep-1]

I did not a T shirt was available as well. I will a T shirt to go along with the collared shirt I ordered the first run. Size 2xl please.

Gotta love the 2XL club