of the pits because of scrupulous attention to even the smallest details,
in concert with the requisite
speed,
would give them their greatest chance at repeating last year’s one-two
finish. They were correct and competing GTS teams, particularly the ones running
newer, less-tested cars, would learn this lesson the hard way.
To wit the Ferrari, which despite its clear speed advantage, was
not expected by most observers to hold together for anything close to 24 hours.
After starting from the GTS pole position, the beautiful red (what else?)
550 did surprise more than a few wags by
