[Z06] LeMans 2002
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LeMans 2002
Hi gals and guys,
the C5-R just won the 24h LeMans 2002 in the GTS-Class:
1. Corvette C5-R
2. Corvette C5-R
3. Viper GTS-R
4. Porsche GT3
5. Porsche GT3
6. Porsche GT3
Congratulations to GM :)
norbert
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the C5-R just won the 24h LeMans 2002 in the GTS-Class:
1. Corvette C5-R
2. Corvette C5-R
3. Viper GTS-R
4. Porsche GT3
5. Porsche GT3
6. Porsche GT3
Congratulations to GM :)
norbert
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Re: LeMans 2002 (rschiltz)
I didn't get a chance to watch much, what happened to the Ferrari?
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Re: LeMans 2002 (93Polo)
damn, and the ferrari was running strong for a while, how could i have doubted the vette??? btw, if you guys have not seen one of these races in person, make plans for it, definatley worth it
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Re: LeMans 2002 (BigBlockChevy)
btw, if you guys have not seen one of these races in person, make plans for it, definatley worth it
I try to make Sebring and Petit Le Mans at Sebring every year. I would like to make the west coast for one of the races as well. Laguna Seca, Sears Point, and Portland are all great tracks. :yesnod: The C5R teams are very friendly as well stop by before or after the race. :cheers:
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Re: LeMans 2002 (Jerry Velders)
Three consecutive victories for Team Corvette: Sebring, Sears Point and now LeMans! :yesnod: :cheers:
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Re: LeMans 2002 (savewave)
Two years in a row is a mojor accomplishment. Hpoefully GM wont pull the funding and the #63 team can try and tie the all time record of three wins in a row set by the Audi team this year. Now if GM can just get a little more performance in the Caddy program! How cool would it be to win two classes? :cheers:
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Re: LeMans 2002 (Greenbeast)
The corvettes and the porsche GT-3 are not in the same class, the GT-3s are stock with a small restricter plate added, so we can't brag about beating them with a corvette that is not stock and civilians can't buy.
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Re: LeMans 2002 (BigBlockChevy)
damn, and the ferrari was running strong for a while, how could i have doubted the vette??? btw, if you guys have not seen one of these races in person, make plans for it, definatley worth it
I was there, and I totally agree with you. There is nothing like seeing one of these races in person. It's truely awesome. Just remember to bring earplugs. I love engine sounds as much as the next guy, but if you don't have ear plugs, you won't be able to hear the engines after a few hours.
As for the 3 in a row, it's not a record. Audi is the 6th manufacturer to have 3 in a row. Bently got it like 70 years ago. Jag got it in the mid 50s. Ferrari in the early 60s, Ford in the mid 60s. Porsche in the 70's I think. And Audi got on sunday. I believe one of those manufacturers has a 5 win streak (porsche I think). And those are overall wins, not class wins like the C5R has. But still...I want them to keep funding it. And Keep funding the Cadillacs (more money! I hear Audi outspends them 3 to 1). These races are awesome, and are a true test of engineering, determination.
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Re: LeMans 2002 (LymanSS)
damn, and the ferrari was running strong for a while, how could i have doubted the vette??? btw, if you guys have not seen one of these races in person, make plans for it, definatley worth it
I was there, and I totally agree with you. There is nothing like seeing one of these races in person. It's truely awesome. Just remember to bring earplugs. I love engine sounds as much as the next guy, but if you don't have ear plugs, you won't be able to hear the engines after a few hours.
I was there, and I totally agree with you. There is nothing like seeing one of these races in person. It's truely awesome. Just remember to bring earplugs. I love engine sounds as much as the next guy, but if you don't have ear plugs, you won't be able to hear the engines after a few hours.
As for the 3 in a row, it's not a record. Audi is the 6th manufacturer to have 3 in a row. Bently got it like 70 years ago. Jag got it in the mid 50s. Ferrari in the early 60s, Ford in the mid 60s. Porsche in the 70's I think. And Audi got on sunday. I believe one of those manufacturers has a 5 win streak (porsche I think). And those are overall wins, not class wins like the C5R has. But still...I want them to keep funding it. And Keep funding the Cadillacs (more money! I hear Audi outspends them 3 to 1). These races are awesome, and are a true test of engineering, determination.
Scott
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