Le Mans 2013
#42
Race Director
i'm at work and have no way but here to keep up. how's team corvette doing? how mmuch time left? it should be getting close.
#43
Safety Car
18 92 Run LM GTE Pro PORSCHE 911 RSR LIETZ R. PORSCHE AG TEAM MANTHEY M 298 59.068 3:56.145 3:55.453 208.4 21
19 97 Run LM GTE Pro ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V8 MÜCKE S. ASTON MARTIN RACING M 298 1:04.859 3:57.246 3:55.934 208.0 22
20 91 Run LM GTE Pro PORSCHE 911 RSR PILET P. PORSCHE AG TEAM MANTHEY M 297 33 Laps 6:19.440 3:55.323 208.5 23
21 71 Run LM GTE Pro FERRARI 458 ITALIA VILANDER T. AF CORSE M 295 35 Laps 3:59.329 3:56.338 207.6 22
22 74 Run LM GTE Pro CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 ZR1 GAVIN O. CORVETTE RACING M 294 36 Laps 3:57.569 3:57.569 206.5 23
23 51 Out LM GTE Pro FERRARI 458 ITALIA FISICHELLA G. AF CORSE M 294 20.949 4:08.511 3:56.630 207.3 22
24 73 Run LM GTE Pro CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 ZR1 GARCIA A. CORVETTE RACING M 294 1:04.379 3:58.410 3:57.061 207.0 22
26 53 Run LM GTE Pro SRT VIPER GTS-R GOOSSENS M. SRT MOTORSPORTS M 289 41 Laps 4:00.023 3:57.460 206.6 26
34 93 Run LM GTE Pro SRT VIPER GTS-R WITTMER K. SRT MOTORSPORTS M 284 46 Laps 4:05.843 3:59.006 205.3 24
36 66 Run LM GTE Pro FERRARI 458 ITALIA JMW MOTORSPORT D 284 3:56.870 5:28.299 4:00.056 204.4 25
38 75 Out LM GTE Pro PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR PERRODO F. PROSPEED COMPETITION M 282 2:10.010 4:15.820 4:03.071 201.9 22
46 99 Ret LM GTE Pro ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V8 MAKOWIECKI F. ASTON MARTIN RACING M 248 82 Laps 4:27.722 3:54.639 209.1 19
48 98 Ret LM GTE Pro ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V8 AUBERLEN B. ASTON MARTIN RACING M 221 109 Laps
#45
Drifting
It doesn't look good for the vettes to win... Oh well, go C7Rs next year. Just started watching again, what's the yellow for? Let them race, only 50mins left.
#46
Racer
No it doesn't. Unless there is some sort of mishap. Looks like rain, crashes, pit stop mistakes has helped Chevy move up a a few slot.
In order to win, you must survive.
In order to win, you must survive.
#47
Safety Car
#48
Melting Slicks
After briefly moving to 5th, Gavin pitted, and sat out 2 laps and went back out for the checker. Not sure if there was a car problem or if team Corvette decided 7th was as good as 5th. Final was 4th and 7th.
#49
Safety Car
GTE Pro PORSCHE 911 RSR LIETZ R. PORSCHE AG TEAM
GTE Pro PORSCHE 911 RSR PILET P. PORSCHE
GTE Pro ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V8 MÜCKE S. ASTON MARTIN RACING
GTE Pro CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 ZR1 TAYLOR J. CORVETTE RACING
GTE Pro FERRARI 458 ITALIA VILANDER T.
GTE Pro FERRARI 458 ITALIA
GTE Pro CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 ZR1 GAVIN O. CORVETTE RACING
GTE Pro SRT VIPER GTS-R GOOSSENS M. SRT MOTORSPORTS
SRT VIPER GTS-R WITTMER K. SRT MOTORSPORTS
GTE Pro FERRARI 458 ITALIA JMW MOTORSPORT
GTE Pro PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR PERRODO F. PROSPEED COMPETITION
GTE Pro ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V8 MAKOWIECKI F. ASTON MARTIN RACING
GTE Pro PORSCHE 911 RSR PILET P. PORSCHE
GTE Pro ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V8 MÜCKE S. ASTON MARTIN RACING
GTE Pro CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 ZR1 TAYLOR J. CORVETTE RACING
GTE Pro FERRARI 458 ITALIA VILANDER T.
GTE Pro FERRARI 458 ITALIA
GTE Pro CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 ZR1 GAVIN O. CORVETTE RACING
GTE Pro SRT VIPER GTS-R GOOSSENS M. SRT MOTORSPORTS
SRT VIPER GTS-R WITTMER K. SRT MOTORSPORTS
GTE Pro FERRARI 458 ITALIA JMW MOTORSPORT
GTE Pro PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR PERRODO F. PROSPEED COMPETITION
GTE Pro ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V8 MAKOWIECKI F. ASTON MARTIN RACING
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I watched a hour of it yesterday and the final 30 minutes today. This was the first non NASCAR race I have ever watched and I did it only to see how the Vettes were doing. That had to be the most boring race I have seen. Everything about the race was foreign to me. From the relaxed pit stops, the red flashing brake lights, to what looked like the cars coasting across the finish line. Then on the podium there's 10 drivers being honored and nobody really seems to be happily celebrating and they're all wearing flower wreaths. Ghey.
What a contrast from NASCAR were they bump, bang, and dump each other at 200 mph, and the winner whips into victory lane, someone slams a 12 pack of beer on the roof, and everyone is high fiving.
At least the Vettes finished respectable, and ahead of the viper
What a contrast from NASCAR were they bump, bang, and dump each other at 200 mph, and the winner whips into victory lane, someone slams a 12 pack of beer on the roof, and everyone is high fiving.
At least the Vettes finished respectable, and ahead of the viper
#52
Aston Martin and Porsche were both given larger restrictors on the intake, and Porsche was given a weight break and an increase in fuel capacity. The European teams all had the chance to run the latest Michelin compound tires the last 2 races in Europe while Corvette got to run the for the first time on Thursday, plus Corvette was given a smaller restrictor and a weight penalty. Nothing like stacking the odds a bit, there has been a lot of talk in the paddock of sandbagging on the pare to both Porsche and Aston Martin in prior races to get the concessions, now they're both showing their hand.
The Vettes were screwed it looked like, but they soldiered on.
#54
Le Mans Master
I watched a hour of it yesterday and the final 30 minutes today. This was the first non NASCAR race I have ever watched and I did it only to see how the Vettes were doing. That had to be the most boring race I have seen. Everything about the race was foreign to me. From the relaxed pit stops, the red flashing brake lights, to what looked like the cars coasting across the finish line. Then on the podium there's 10 drivers being honored and nobody really seems to be happily celebrating and they're all wearing flower wreaths. Ghey.
What a contrast from NASCAR were they bump, bang, and dump each other at 200 mph, and the winner whips into victory lane, someone slams a 12 pack of beer on the roof, and everyone is high fiving.
At least the Vettes finished respectable, and ahead of the viper
What a contrast from NASCAR were they bump, bang, and dump each other at 200 mph, and the winner whips into victory lane, someone slams a 12 pack of beer on the roof, and everyone is high fiving.
At least the Vettes finished respectable, and ahead of the viper
The difference in NASCAR and Le Mans or any of the ALMS and WEC events is night and day. I was once a NASCAR loyalist but that stopped when it went from a true race event to an entertainment event. It seems it is all about the corporate image now.
As far as the coasting over the finish line. that is usually due to the fact that the lead car has built up a lead where they have the luxury and it is almost a tradition at Le Mans to have that photo at the finish line. Le Mans is one of if not the most iconic race in the world and the amount of teams that compete as well as the amount of viewers is most likely the largest in the world.
#55
I watched a hour of it yesterday and the final 30 minutes today. This was the first non NASCAR race I have ever watched and I did it only to see how the Vettes were doing. That had to be the most boring race I have seen. Everything about the race was foreign to me. From the relaxed pit stops, the red flashing brake lights, to what looked like the cars coasting across the finish line. Then on the podium there's 10 drivers being honored and nobody really seems to be happily celebrating and they're all wearing flower wreaths. Ghey.
What a contrast from NASCAR were they bump, bang, and dump each other at 200 mph, and the winner whips into victory lane, someone slams a 12 pack of beer on the roof, and everyone is high fiving.
At least the Vettes finished respectable, and ahead of the viper
What a contrast from NASCAR were they bump, bang, and dump each other at 200 mph, and the winner whips into victory lane, someone slams a 12 pack of beer on the roof, and everyone is high fiving.
At least the Vettes finished respectable, and ahead of the viper
Like BWF07 said, they have just finished RACING FOR 24 FRIGGIN HOURS STRAIGHT. And it is taking place in France and is dominated by European teams. So of course it isn't going to be exactly like what you see in the USA.
You are of course entitled to your opinion and you are free to watch or not watch whatever races you want. But it might behoove you to try and have a little bit more of an open mind before you go making rash judgments, both of types of racing and of things in life in general.
#56
Melting Slicks
I watched a hour of it yesterday and the final 30 minutes today. This was the first non NASCAR race I have ever watched and I did it only to see how the Vettes were doing. That had to be the most boring race I have seen. Everything about the race was foreign to me. From the relaxed pit stops, the red flashing brake lights, to what looked like the cars coasting across the finish line. Then on the podium there's 10 drivers being honored and nobody really seems to be happily celebrating and they're all wearing flower wreaths. Ghey.
What a contrast from NASCAR were they bump, bang, and dump each other at 200 mph, and the winner whips into victory lane, someone slams a 12 pack of beer on the roof, and everyone is high fiving.
At least the Vettes finished respectable, and ahead of the viper
What a contrast from NASCAR were they bump, bang, and dump each other at 200 mph, and the winner whips into victory lane, someone slams a 12 pack of beer on the roof, and everyone is high fiving.
At least the Vettes finished respectable, and ahead of the viper
Another thing you might have missed is that is was raining hard over portions of the track at the finish. At that point, if you've worked 23.5 hours to build up a 1 lap lead, you don't risk it by flying forward over the last 30 minutes. Definitely different than a 2 hour race. I'm sure the NASCAR drivers go full out in the rain....oh wait....
But yes, if you enjoy (and millions of people do) two hours of bumping and drafting in technology as old as any of us in the forum (hey at least there is fuel injection now), this race isn't for you. Just like NASCAR isn't for me (but it is for many).
Also, if you really do have an interest in sports car racing but didn't like the 24 hour type races, I might suggest you try to catch some of the shorter American Le Mans Series races (or Grand AM), as many of those are 2 and half hours or so, and as such, you will get the quick pit stops and the race to the finish that you like, but on a road course with multiple classes driving at once.
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To each his own, but I feel NASCAR is a waste of time. If you have never watched any real sports car racing, you cannot judge it by simply watching the little you did.
The difference in NASCAR and Le Mans or any of the ALMS and WEC events is night and day. I was once a NASCAR loyalist but that stopped when it went from a true race event to an entertainment event. It seems it is all about the corporate image now.
As far as the coasting over the finish line. that is usually due to the fact that the lead car has built up a lead where they have the luxury and it is almost a tradition at Le Mans to have that photo at the finish line. Le Mans is one of if not the most iconic race in the world and the amount of teams that compete as well as the amount of viewers is most likely the largest in the world.
The difference in NASCAR and Le Mans or any of the ALMS and WEC events is night and day. I was once a NASCAR loyalist but that stopped when it went from a true race event to an entertainment event. It seems it is all about the corporate image now.
As far as the coasting over the finish line. that is usually due to the fact that the lead car has built up a lead where they have the luxury and it is almost a tradition at Le Mans to have that photo at the finish line. Le Mans is one of if not the most iconic race in the world and the amount of teams that compete as well as the amount of viewers is most likely the largest in the world.
I guess I'm just not into road courses.....
#59
Le Mans Master
Good points, and I agree with NASCAR becoming corporate and more pussified than decades ago. But this le Mans, I don't know man, it was not entertaining. I saw only a handfull of passes. But admitadly I only saw a small percentage of the race. The cars are autos and sound like rice. I'll take a Daytona/Talladega race anyday.
I guess I'm just not into road courses.....
I guess I'm just not into road courses.....
#60
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I was saddened to hear anyone was killed at Lemans. But I also watched some of the race and was wondering how come the Corvettes, and Vipers for that matter were so slow behind the Astons and Porsches. Just the opposite of street machines. Then I read about all the penalties and restrictions to the Corvette team and I think no wonder. They were lucky to finish 4th. But the real task is trying to explain that to my wife. She cannot understand why they bother and I wonder why myself.