Take your point, but we are talking about off the shelf machines, that have been developed by the manufactuers. a week or so testing prior to the first race is sufficiant, and all many teams can afford.
The non works teams test to get there set-ups correct and get used to the running/maintenance of the car. The works teams and manufactuers as well as the above, will be testing new parts etc.
Teams would test 24 hours a day if budgets allowed.
As for the Panoz, I would expect a top 8 qualifying spot.
Last edited by JAG; 28 Feb 2004 at 01:11.
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