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Old 03-16-2014, 09:53 AM
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OP, those are some great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Old 03-16-2014, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by GND SPT
I know it is heresy, and it is a new car, but the C7R isn't impressive - at least in these first races. Very disappointing. Flame away.
I wouldn't read too much into Rolex 24 and Sebring bad results. You're right, it's a new car, and that might have something to do with it. They've had more than their share of bad luck, which should change. The C7R is going to win a race or two this year. The GTLM cars are all too close in performance for one team to do well in every race.

On a selfish note, I hope they kick *** at Watkins Glen and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Mosport). I'll be attending both of those races parked in the Corvette Corral. The #4 car won Mosport last year.
Old 03-16-2014, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by GND SPT
Super pictures.

I know it is heresy, and it is a new car, but the C7R isn't impressive - at least in these first races. Very disappointing. Flame away.
I watched long periods of the race via live streaming and IMO the C7.R is competitive. Once the annoying technical start-up problems are solved, that is to say.
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Great pic !!! it was nice meeting you David !!
Old 03-16-2014, 01:24 PM
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Thanks for posting!
Old 03-16-2014, 01:26 PM
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Awesome pictures. Sebring is a cool track. We were racing down there with our series in November. Was awesome to experience in person.
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We loved the Corvette Corral and being so close to the gate. Thank You Chevrolet/Corvette. We got out in less than 5 minutes after the race.

The two C7R Corvettes were 1 and 2 at the 8 hour mark in their class. One spun out in front of the Corvette Corral stands on turn 17A very late in the race. Great save from any damage by the driver. We are planning on going back next year for at least Friday and Saturday and root for Corvette Racing again.
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Great Pics..

Thanks for posting
Old 03-16-2014, 02:48 PM
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Great pic !!! it was nice meeting you David !!
Hey Scott, was great meeting you too, let me know if you are ever down our way
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I've been attending the 12 Hours of Sebring for the last 8 years and have to say that this was the most frustrating race of all. There was a "rumbling" form the Corvette people before the race that the "Powers that be" were not listening to the managers of the race teams, especially after the debacle that occurred at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Unfortunately, because of their tin ear, the problem repeated itself. Of the 12 hour race, there was almost 5 1/2 hours of yellow Flags. I'm sure that the "After action" meeting that took place today had much criticism of how the race was managed. We'll see if anybody is listening when they race at Long Beach at the next TUDOR event.
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Thanks for sharing!!! One of the races I want to attend!!!
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Originally Posted by GCRoberts
Nice pics...thanks for sharing.
Old 03-16-2014, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by lavla
I've been attending the 12 Hours of Sebring for the last 8 years and have to say that this was the most frustrating race of all. There was a "rumbling" form the Corvette people before the race that the "Powers that be" were not listening to the managers of the race teams, especially after the debacle that occurred at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Unfortunately, because of their tin ear, the problem repeated itself. Of the 12 hour race, there was almost 5 1/2 hours of yellow Flags. I'm sure that the "After action" meeting that took place today had much criticism of how the race was managed. We'll see if anybody is listening when they race at Long Beach at the next TUDOR event.
the causes for caution would be cleaned up 20 plus minutes before the green. The new Corvette pace car driver sure must have enjoyed himself.
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[QUOTE=mcandrew67;1586419222]Hey Scott, was great meeting you too, let me know if you are ever down our way[/QUOTE we will for sure !
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Never saw the CF Flag. Was it there?
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Originally Posted by Richard Ames
Never saw the CF Flag. Was it there?
I looked for it never saw it



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