ALMS Laguna Seca
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Burning Brakes
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ALMS Laguna Seca
What an amazing final few laps .. !!
I wonder what they are going to do with the results ????
personally if the Porsche was able to spin the Vette the that means the vette was IN FRONT of him and should have won .. !!
Just my two cents !
I wonder what they are going to do with the results ????
personally if the Porsche was able to spin the Vette the that means the vette was IN FRONT of him and should have won .. !!
Just my two cents !
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As much as I want the Corvette's to win, I think due to the nature of the last 2 laps of the race, they are going to let the win stand for the Flying Lizards team. Maybe if Jan didn't bump Bergmeister in the last turn, but I doubt anyone expected that to happen! 
All I can say is 2010 is going to be AWESOME
All I can say is 2010 is going to be AWESOME
Melting Slicks
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As much as I want the Corvette's to win, I think due to the nature of the last 2 laps of the race, they are going to let the win stand for the Flying Lizards team. Maybe if Jan didn't bump Bergmeister in the last turn, but I doubt anyone expected that to happen! All I can say is 2010 is going to be AWESOME
All I can say is 2010 is going to be AWESOME 
its going to be a great season in GT2
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that was a very exciting last few laps...i wouldnt call myself an alms fan but if they are usally that competitive ill have to reconsider...it was a shame that Bergmeister had to wreck Magnusson win it...Magnusson diserved some rubbing for his actions but not to be wrecked
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yeah - the stewards seemed to think it was unfair to pass in the "extra" (pit -out) lane -- but ok for the Porsche to move 2 full lanes to the left and push the Vette into the rail. As already said, the Corvette Had to be in front to be spun like that. total BS
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Did seem like a bit of overkill on the part of the Porsche driver - it sure looked like #3 was going to overtake him. It looks like the C6R is going to have some very good competition in the GT2 class - and I'm betting they do very well. 
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ttt
"yeah - the stewards seemed to think it was unfair to pass in the "extra" (pit -out) lane -- but ok for the Porsche to move 2 full lanes to the left and push the Vette into the rail. As already said, the Corvette Had to be in front to be spun like that. total BS"
Totally !!!
The Porsche was completely blocking the Vette on the last five lap !!
Totally !!!
The Porsche was completely blocking the Vette on the last five lap !!
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What the? Bergmeister has the championship with twice as many points as the #3, even if he finishes second. He showed the most exciting racing you'll see anywhere, and then pulls that stunt on the last lap! He should be disqualified. I hope Jan is OK. Thanks Corvette Racing for another exciting year. See you at Sebring. 
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...0-09-alms.html
my pictures form the race over at the c4 forum
my pictures form the race over at the c4 forum
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"yeah - the stewards seemed to think it was unfair to pass in the "extra" (pit -out) lane -- but ok for the Porsche to move 2 full lanes to the left and push the Vette into the rail. As already said, the Corvette Had to be in front to be spun like that. total BS"
Totally !!!
The Porsche was completely blocking the Vette on the last five lap !!
Totally !!!
The Porsche was completely blocking the Vette on the last five lap !!
Melting Slicks
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Bergmeister intentionally ran the vette into the wall and then pulled the pit maneuver on him! that is totally illegal and uncalled for. IMO bergmeister should have been disqualified.
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Burning Brakes
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ttt
"Bergmeister intentionally ran the vette into the wall and then pulled the pit maneuver on him! that is totally illegal and uncalled for. IMO bergmeister should have been disqualified. "
"It was very obvious the Corvette was faster. The only way fo"r Bergmeister to win was to knock him off the track. Chicken s--t win if you ask me. "
I could not agree more !!
"It was very obvious the Corvette was faster. The only way fo"r Bergmeister to win was to knock him off the track. Chicken s--t win if you ask me. "
I could not agree more !!
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Both drivers recieved a warning and on probation for first two races or 2010
detailed frame by frame pics and discussion here
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detailed frame by frame pics and discussion here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...rgmeister.html