Sebring 2021 postscript . . .
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Sebring 2021 postscript . . .
OK, so what was the issue with the #4 car that caused it to run so far off the pace for the entire race? As far as the last-minute incident with the #3 car, yes, it was beyond disappointing as the win was well within reach . . . but that's racing. They'll be back.
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Might want to put spoiler in the title.
The #4 had power issues. They brought it in several times and seemed to be working on spark/ignition issues, but don't think they found the problem (or at least one they could easily fix), so spent the whole 12 hours down on power. It's months before they are racing again, so they'll get it sorted, I'm sure.
The #4 had power issues. They brought it in several times and seemed to be working on spark/ignition issues, but don't think they found the problem (or at least one they could easily fix), so spent the whole 12 hours down on power. It's months before they are racing again, so they'll get it sorted, I'm sure.
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Might want to put spoiler in the title.
The #4 had power issues. They brought it in several times and seemed to be working on spark/ignition issues, but don't think they found the problem (or at least one they could easily fix), so spent the whole 12 hours down on power. It's months before they are racing again, so they'll get it sorted, I'm sure.
The #4 had power issues. They brought it in several times and seemed to be working on spark/ignition issues, but don't think they found the problem (or at least one they could easily fix), so spent the whole 12 hours down on power. It's months before they are racing again, so they'll get it sorted, I'm sure.
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Some people record the race and watch it later. I used to do that so I could actually watch the entire race. However, if you don't want a spoiler stay away from threads on the topic. At least he didn't title the thread something like "Corvette crashes out in the last 10 minutes of race".
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Some people record the race and watch it later. I used to do that so I could actually watch the entire race. However, if you don't want a spoiler stay away from threads on the topic. At least he didn't title the thread something like "Corvette crashes out in the last 10 minutes of race".
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I was there. The #4 clearly had some type of issue as you could plainly hear that is sounded different from the #3. The exhaust was popping/cracking and on power sounded like it was running on 7 cylinders most of the time. Clear missing and the car did not have the acceleration exiting the corners. It was off the pace during practice/qualifying as well so whatever the problem was the team couldn't fix it over multiple days.
