IMSA IMSA 2025 - Page 7

**Adam43** · 16 Nov 2024, 13:54 (Ref:4235402)

The #6 Porsche got 217 laps in! The Aston got 96 laps in. It’s probably representative of where they are in development.

Lots of long stints, 20+, for #6 peaking with some 28/29 lapers.

In the first session #23 had a period of four in and out one lap runs. Second session the stints tended to be 6 to 12 laps. They did get a 24 lapper in at the end which was stopped by the chequered. That is when their fastest lap came four laps from the end.

v8supes · 16 Nov 2024, 16:09 (Ref:4235407)

It seems there is some live coverage on the IMSA Youtube channel at 6pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpRuvWklVfE

**Adam43** · 16 Nov 2024, 16:10 (Ref:4235408)

Oooo. Thanks

**joeb** · 16 Nov 2024, 19:16 (Ref:4235425)

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Originally Posted by v8supes

It seems there is some live coverage on the IMSA Youtube channel at 6pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpRuvWklVfE

That is great, I didn't know this was happening.

**joeb** · 17 Nov 2024, 00:18 (Ref:4235450)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

I have a hot take on that. And it’s not one of those someone can’t drive hot takes it’s a real one.

It’s the Aston isn’t a great looking car.

Cool, fantastic, interesting, fun, ace, but not great looking. It’s all missing bits. Now the missing bits are important, but don’t make it a looker.

Tbh I keep waiting for it to get better looking. But my fav part of these regulations is how all the cars look different. I appreciate the effort to stand out, and sure every car might not be a beauty to every one of us but I am not complaining. #gomakeagraph ROFL

**Adam43** · 17 Nov 2024, 00:44 (Ref:4235453)

Me neither. The differences are great, I really like that. It certainly looks purposeful.

It’s no 330 P4, but then what is.

seanyb505 · 17 Nov 2024, 14:11 (Ref:4235541)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Me neither. The differences are great, I really like that. It certainly looks purposeful.

It’s no 330 P4, but then what is.

Excellent graph that shows the relevant data. 5/7 would recommend.

I'm hoping it'll look better with a regular livery, but heart of racing doesn't usually have a great looking livery anyway.

S griffin · 17 Nov 2024, 14:26 (Ref:4235544)

No need to for it to be that good looking, it needs to just be effective

**Adam43** · 17 Nov 2024, 14:29 (Ref:4235545)

That is true.

Still a little low on laps at Daytona. At the other end the #6 was still the other extreme after the final sessions.

TF110 · 17 Nov 2024, 17:22 (Ref:4235562)

DSC says the Valkyrie was running silencers.

I think the WEC has a new rule for how loud the car can be so this might be the reason. Lamborghini topping the charts is hopefully a good sign for the brand.

**FIRE** · 17 Nov 2024, 18:31 (Ref:4235570)

Except maybe the rear wing there's nothing wrong with the Aston Martin Valkyrie.

**Adam43** · 17 Nov 2024, 18:35 (Ref:4235572)

I agree. Nothing wrong with it.

flatlandsman · 17 Nov 2024, 18:38 (Ref:4235573)

Apart from right now it is a second off the pace

**Adam43** · 17 Nov 2024, 19:31 (Ref:4235577)

On the topic of performance rather than looks, yes it needs a bit of speed and lots more running.

It got in a decent 4th session with 85 laps. This was mainly eight 10 lap stints. With some in and outs.

That was actually more than Lamborghini did and both suffer with just one car.

And look at the #6. Lots and lots of running and mainly long stints too.

(apologizes for the weird title, I just ran it through my normal program)

**joeb** · Today, 15:02 (Ref:4235799)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

On the topic of performance rather than looks, yes it needs a bit of speed and lots more running.

It got in a decent 4th session with 85 laps. This was mainly eight 10 lap stints. With some in and outs.

That was actually more than Lamborghini did and both suffer with just one car.

And look at the #6. Lots and lots of running and mainly long stints too.

(apologizes for the weird title, I just ran it through my normal program)

It really is impressive how many laps the Porsche put in.

I did have the thought about BOP, and I assume the regular runners were on the same table as last years Daytona, but I have no way to verify that. The Lambo and Aston are new to the party so there is probably room to adjust them by the end of January (if they are on the grid).