Check out the section in the video from 0:24 - 0:37 in front of Connor's right foot. Yes, it is what you think it is.

would the result be different for the 2017 M2O if connor use the 18' ACE, wondering why though?

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JEG said..
would the result be different for the 2017 M2O if connor use the 18' ACE, wondering why though?

Connor has never enjoyed racing Aces. He has won a few times with Aces, but he is not the biggest fan.

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JEG said..
would the result be different for the 2017 M2O if connor use the 18' ACE, wondering why though?

Im sure he would have had the opportunity the proto's would have been around for a while.
Lots of people just don't like dugouts, more and more will like them as more manufacturers keep making them and they keep winning races though.