Alms Lrp
07-12-2008, 07:39 PM
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Alms Lrp
I went to watch the ALMS at LRP. The corvettes were running 1-2 all day long. The C6R is the only car that sounds like a hot rod. all the other cars sound like a whiny rice burner.
Saw the ZR1 in the corvette tent. pretty impressive, and it was obvious they had it out on the track. The tires gave it away. They were pretty scrubbed up.
also noticed many of the race cars appeared to have harnesses that were installed incorrectly, or not optimal. At least from what I have learned over the past 5 years. The harnesses were mounted 2 feet behind the drivers seat. I thought the idea is to have the harnesses mounted as close to the seat back at possible.. This will eliminate belt stretch in a frontal collision. I can't imagine ALMS cars would be done like that, but I saw many cars where the belts were mounted way back. There must be a reason.
Saw the ZR1 in the corvette tent. pretty impressive, and it was obvious they had it out on the track. The tires gave it away. They were pretty scrubbed up.
also noticed many of the race cars appeared to have harnesses that were installed incorrectly, or not optimal. At least from what I have learned over the past 5 years. The harnesses were mounted 2 feet behind the drivers seat. I thought the idea is to have the harnesses mounted as close to the seat back at possible.. This will eliminate belt stretch in a frontal collision. I can't imagine ALMS cars would be done like that, but I saw many cars where the belts were mounted way back. There must be a reason.
07-12-2008, 10:31 PM
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They were running the new configuration. Looks like speeds are much slower, also it looks harder on brakes, and tires. We were able to walk on the new surface prior to the race. Looks good.
Had to be 100,000 people there. It's open pits, you can just walk around any where you want to. Talk to the drivers, and crew....
They were using these new positioning lights on the 1/4 panels, which tells you which cars are up front. It makes following the race easier.
After seeing the new configuration, I have the urge to go back to LRP. Just to try something different. I never liked LRP in the past, but maybe this will be different.
Had to be 100,000 people there. It's open pits, you can just walk around any where you want to. Talk to the drivers, and crew....
They were using these new positioning lights on the 1/4 panels, which tells you which cars are up front. It makes following the race easier.
After seeing the new configuration, I have the urge to go back to LRP. Just to try something different. I never liked LRP in the past, but maybe this will be different.
07-13-2008, 10:25 AM
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Melting Slicks
They were running the new configuration. Looks like speeds are much slower, also it looks harder on brakes, and tires. We were able to walk on the new surface prior to the race. Looks good.
Had to be 100,000 people there. It's open pits, you can just walk around any where you want to. Talk to the drivers, and crew....
They were using these new positioning lights on the 1/4 panels, which tells you which cars are up front. It makes following the race easier.
After seeing the new configuration, I have the urge to go back to LRP. Just to try something different. I never liked LRP in the past, but maybe this will be different.
Had to be 100,000 people there. It's open pits, you can just walk around any where you want to. Talk to the drivers, and crew....
They were using these new positioning lights on the 1/4 panels, which tells you which cars are up front. It makes following the race easier.
After seeing the new configuration, I have the urge to go back to LRP. Just to try something different. I never liked LRP in the past, but maybe this will be different.
Thanks for the response. I have always liked the old configuration-easy on the brakes with fast corners. I look foward to going back!
Steven
07-13-2008, 11:16 AM
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I went to watch the ALMS at LRP. The corvettes were running 1-2 all day long. The C6R is the only car that sounds like a hot rod. all the other cars sound like a whiny rice burner.
Saw the ZR1 in the corvette tent. pretty impressive, and it was obvious they had it out on the track. The tires gave it away. They were pretty scrubbed up.
also noticed many of the race cars appeared to have harnesses that were installed incorrectly, or not optimal. At least from what I have learned over the past 5 years. The harnesses were mounted 2 feet behind the drivers seat. I thought the idea is to have the harnesses mounted as close to the seat back at possible.. This will eliminate belt stretch in a frontal collision. I can't imagine ALMS cars would be done like that, but I saw many cars where the belts were mounted way back. There must be a reason.
Saw the ZR1 in the corvette tent. pretty impressive, and it was obvious they had it out on the track. The tires gave it away. They were pretty scrubbed up.
also noticed many of the race cars appeared to have harnesses that were installed incorrectly, or not optimal. At least from what I have learned over the past 5 years. The harnesses were mounted 2 feet behind the drivers seat. I thought the idea is to have the harnesses mounted as close to the seat back at possible.. This will eliminate belt stretch in a frontal collision. I can't imagine ALMS cars would be done like that, but I saw many cars where the belts were mounted way back. There must be a reason.
07-13-2008, 02:55 PM
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Anyone know what's up with Lou and the LG Motorsports #28 GT2?
07-13-2008, 04:17 PM
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I went to watch the ALMS at LRP. The corvettes were running 1-2 all day long. The C6R is the only car that sounds like a hot rod. all the other cars sound like a whiny rice burner.
Saw the ZR1 in the corvette tent. pretty impressive, and it was obvious they had it out on the track. The tires gave it away. They were pretty scrubbed up.
also noticed many of the race cars appeared to have harnesses that were installed incorrectly, or not optimal. At least from what I have learned over the past 5 years. The harnesses were mounted 2 feet behind the drivers seat. I thought the idea is to have the harnesses mounted as close to the seat back at possible.. This will eliminate belt stretch in a frontal collision. I can't imagine ALMS cars would be done like that, but I saw many cars where the belts were mounted way back. There must be a reason.
Saw the ZR1 in the corvette tent. pretty impressive, and it was obvious they had it out on the track. The tires gave it away. They were pretty scrubbed up.
also noticed many of the race cars appeared to have harnesses that were installed incorrectly, or not optimal. At least from what I have learned over the past 5 years. The harnesses were mounted 2 feet behind the drivers seat. I thought the idea is to have the harnesses mounted as close to the seat back at possible.. This will eliminate belt stretch in a frontal collision. I can't imagine ALMS cars would be done like that, but I saw many cars where the belts were mounted way back. There must be a reason.
How did these ALMS racecars sound like rice burners at LRP?
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07-13-2008, 04:22 PM
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I went to watch the ALMS at LRP. The corvettes were running 1-2 all day long. The C6R is the only car that sounds like a hot rod. all the other cars sound like a whiny rice burner.
Saw the ZR1 in the corvette tent. pretty impressive, and it was obvious they had it out on the track. The tires gave it away. They were pretty scrubbed up.
also noticed many of the race cars appeared to have harnesses that were installed incorrectly, or not optimal. At least from what I have learned over the past 5 years. The harnesses were mounted 2 feet behind the drivers seat. I thought the idea is to have the harnesses mounted as close to the seat back at possible.. This will eliminate belt stretch in a frontal collision. I can't imagine ALMS cars would be done like that, but I saw many cars where the belts were mounted way back. There must be a reason.
Saw the ZR1 in the corvette tent. pretty impressive, and it was obvious they had it out on the track. The tires gave it away. They were pretty scrubbed up.
also noticed many of the race cars appeared to have harnesses that were installed incorrectly, or not optimal. At least from what I have learned over the past 5 years. The harnesses were mounted 2 feet behind the drivers seat. I thought the idea is to have the harnesses mounted as close to the seat back at possible.. This will eliminate belt stretch in a frontal collision. I can't imagine ALMS cars would be done like that, but I saw many cars where the belts were mounted way back. There must be a reason.
Something tells me you were not at the race, or you just have that much blind devotion to Corvettes you mock or ridicule everything else on the track.
The harnesses, are not installed incorrectly. You will not see anybody skimping on safety on any of those vehicles.
Originally Posted by John Shiels
who else were the C6R's running against?
Originally Posted by johnodrake
Anyone know what's up with Lou and the LG Motorsports #28 GT2?
07-13-2008, 05:44 PM
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Watched it on TV and track does look good. I didn't mind the bumps. Bumps shows how good you suspension works and how well you remember where they are at a track with bumps.
07-13-2008, 06:06 PM
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Just finished watching it on the DVR. What an awesome race!!!
Way better then the Rolex race. IMHO they did a great job with the track. A little more time for the grass to grow is needed though.
Way better then the Rolex race. IMHO they did a great job with the track. A little more time for the grass to grow is needed though.
07-13-2008, 06:42 PM
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I ran the parade lap on Friday the track is very smooth and they changed to a scalloped curbing. I was in the minority before and actually liked the track. I can’t wait now to run it at speed. I also had a great spot for the race Right at the new chicane. It is definitely the most dangerous spot under race conditions because of the track narrowing on the corner. The Audi driver was not happy he gave a friendly salute to the Austin driver. The Ferrari team also had problems with this corner they were plowing a new turn. 
07-13-2008, 07:29 PM
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I ran the parade lap on Friday the track is very smooth and they changed to a scalloped curbing. I was in the minority before and actually liked the track. I can’t wait now to run it at speed. I also had a great spot for the race Right at the new chicane. It is definitely the most dangerous spot under race conditions because of the track narrowing on the corner. The Audi driver was not happy he gave a friendly salute to the Austin driver. The Ferrari team also had problems with this corner they were plowing a new turn.
07-13-2008, 07:36 PM
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I went Friday and Saturday. I love the new viewing areas.
The C6.R's sound awesome, but the Panoz, Viper and Ford GT sounded great too. And who doesn't like the sound of a Ferrari?
What a great place to watch a race. This is becoming an annual event for me.
Here's the poor Aston getting lapped. It was a few laps down when he went out, so it's not like they lost a shot at anyting:
The C6.R's sound awesome, but the Panoz, Viper and Ford GT sounded great too. And who doesn't like the sound of a Ferrari?
What a great place to watch a race. This is becoming an annual event for me.
Here's the poor Aston getting lapped. It was a few laps down when he went out, so it's not like they lost a shot at anyting:
07-13-2008, 07:48 PM
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with my back turned to the track, I can tell every time the C6R passed. They sound sooooooo different than any other car. Obviously you never heard one. and yes, I was fixated on the C6R, no doubt. They were running 1 2 all day, but I think there wern't all that many GT1 cars, so they do need more competition.
Also, explain why they are mounting harnesses 2 feet behind the drivers seat. Harnesses do stretch upon impact, and the longer the harness, the futher they stretch. I have heard if harnesses are too long, your helmet will smash the steering wheel upon a frontal impact.
There is a formula of how much they stretch per foot of harness.
There harnesses were mounted 2 feet back, in a X pattern. maybe they calculate how much stretch there will be.... and that absorbs the impact. I have never seen it before, and would like to learn why they do it like that.
Also, explain why they are mounting harnesses 2 feet behind the drivers seat. Harnesses do stretch upon impact, and the longer the harness, the futher they stretch. I have heard if harnesses are too long, your helmet will smash the steering wheel upon a frontal impact.
There is a formula of how much they stretch per foot of harness.
There harnesses were mounted 2 feet back, in a X pattern. maybe they calculate how much stretch there will be.... and that absorbs the impact. I have never seen it before, and would like to learn why they do it like that.
07-13-2008, 08:09 PM
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and yes, I was fixated on the C6R, no doubt. They were running 1 2 all day, but I think there wern't all that many GT1 cars, so they do need more competition.
Also, explain why they are mounting harnesses 2 feet behind the drivers seat. Harnesses do stretch upon impact, and the longer the harness, the futher they stretch. I have heard if harnesses are too long, your helmet will smash the steering wheel upon a frontal impact.
There is a formula of how much they stretch per foot of harness.
There harnesses were mounted 2 feet back, in a X pattern. maybe they calculate how much stretch there will be.... and that absorbs the impact. I have never seen it before, and would like to learn why they do it like that.
There is a formula of how much they stretch per foot of harness.
There harnesses were mounted 2 feet back, in a X pattern. maybe they calculate how much stretch there will be.... and that absorbs the impact. I have never seen it before, and would like to learn why they do it like that.