Bet those Porsche drivers didn't like a cheap Ford Economy Car darned near beating them. That's the thing about the FiST, ford snuck an excellent sports car well under the radar. Just wish the 1.6 and 2.0 engines shared the same
engine block, it would make for an excellent sleeper.
Back when my brother was running autocross in a 77 Camaro in the late 70's and early 80's he beat a 911 Turbo at Nelson Ledges in Ohio and the driver just destroyed his helmet when he got out of his Porsche. Of course I did help my brother lean on the 350 in the Camaro just a bit.