[ponyakr]

It seems that the '91-'92 model 3rd gens are preferred by many. I suppose it's because of the different nose. But I actually like the earlier 3rd gen models. Also prefer the earlier type rear deck spoiler. But, opinions & preferences differ.

Anyhow, another of the earlier 3rd gen GT cars is the McCarty 3rd gen. I think Lynn drove it originally. Casey has been the driver, more recently. I think it has mostly run an SD455. I think the McCartys are still members here. So, for any info I get wrong, maybe one of them will chime in & correct it.

I've seen it listed as several different year models, from '84 thru '90. Don't have a clue what model it actually was, from the factory.

I'll look at some race results & post a few of it's better performances. I think it's SD455 powered. But, they may have tried different combos. A quick look shows it in 2011. Although it ran a 9.96, that wasn't quite quick enuff to make the 128 car field, on the Q-list.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=237025

But, he got into the race as an alternate, & made it to the 2nd round. There he had a heads-up run with Peter Biondo, in the Phil Monteith Pontiac powered 4th gen GT Bird. We'll talk a lot about that car, later in the thread. Casey ran a 9.90. But that wasn't near quick enuff for a win.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2011#indextop

Casey ran an .809 under 9.591, @ Indy 2012, good enuff for #96.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=257691

8/31/13 - US Nats - #85 - 9.65 - .750 under - GT/CA Class R/U - Won 3 rounds.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=276475

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=276693

10/20/13 - Fall Classic - #10 - 9.459 - .941 under.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2013#indextop

9/5/15 - US Nats - #121 - .703 under.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=304506

8/25/19 -div 3-5 - #24 - 9.551 - .849 under.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2019#indextop

9/22/19 - Jegs Sports Nats - #27 - 9.549 - .851 under.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=356960

10/13/19 - Fall Classic - #12 - 9.393 - 1.007 under - Best time I've seen for the car.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2019#indextop