IMSA Race VIR 2016

**joeb** · 25 Aug 2016, 00:49 (Ref:3667440)

Just doing a quick intro here. GT only race at one of the prettiest tracks in North America. If you are a fan of paved runoff and curbs, this one isn't for you. If you haven't noticed there has been some bop bickering by the GT3 Porsche teams and a few have withdrawn.

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fieldodreams79 · 25 Aug 2016, 01:39 (Ref:3667443)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Just doing a quick intro here. GT only race at one of the prettiest tracks on Earth. If you are a fan of paved runoff and curbs, this one isn't for you. If you haven't noticed there has been some bop bickering by the GT3 Porsche teams and a few have withdrawn.

Fixed it for you.

This is a great event that I wish P cars could run at, but it's understandable. Fast GT cars works good enough for me!

Maelochs · 25 Aug 2016, 09:53 (Ref:3667470)

Ought to be an awesome race.. I wonder who IMSA has picked to win?

MaskedRacer · 25 Aug 2016, 11:06 (Ref:3667479)

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Originally Posted by Maelochs

Ought to be an awesome race.. I wonder who IMSA has picked to win?

Very funny. I can't pick a winner in either category but I hope to see somebody other than Corvette or Ford win GTLM. And for GTD: I think we'll be cheering for the #23 Porsche a little extra this week.

Also some sympathy to me, VIR is by far the closest track to where I live but I can't get to the race this weekend since I got a son who hurt his leg and is forced to wear a cast. No condition to travel unfortunately.

**joeb** · 25 Aug 2016, 11:14 (Ref:3667481)

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

Very funny. I can't pick a winner in either category but I hope to see somebody other than Corvette or Ford win GTLM. And for GTD: I think we'll be cheering for the #23 Porsche a little extra this week.

Also some sympathy to me, VIR is by far the closest track to where I live but I can't get to the race this weekend since I got a son who hurt his leg and is forced to wear a cast. No condition to travel unfortunately.

Oh man, that is a bummer. Hope you can at least enjoy watching from home while your son recovers.

Coach Ep · 25 Aug 2016, 12:48 (Ref:3667488)

Hoping for a very strong performance from Risi - they're overdue a win.

Too bad we won't see the Vipers getting some air in the esses!

Coach Ep · 25 Aug 2016, 13:29 (Ref:3667493)

There's also this site for those interested in a bit of history: http://www.virhistory.com/vir/modern/interregnum.htm

ATLFalconsFAN · 25 Aug 2016, 15:06 (Ref:3667506)

I'll be there on Sunday. Agreed that this is one of the prettiest tracks one could visit. Also in the camp that misses seeing prototypes there. Loved hearing the pops and bangs when the P1s and P2s used to get off the throttle before the oak tree, sound of it echoing off the grove of trees there was one I'll never forget!

fieldodreams79 · 25 Aug 2016, 15:38 (Ref:3667511)

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Originally Posted by ATLFalconsFAN

I'll be there on Sunday. Agreed that this is one of the prettiest tracks one could visit. Also in the camp that misses seeing prototypes there. Loved hearing the pops and bangs when the P1s and P2s used to get off the throttle before the oak tree, sound of it echoing off the grove of trees there was one I'll never forget!

Enjoy! Not a horrible drive for you either.

Greenville to Danville sounds like a good country song.

I
need
to
go!

seanyb505 · 25 Aug 2016, 15:44 (Ref:3667512)

As a passenger of said drive, please no.

I'm okay with GT only. Somehow makes sense to me as this is the only non-endurance race I go to.

fieldodreams79 · 25 Aug 2016, 17:01 (Ref:3667522)

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Originally Posted by seanyb505

As a passenger of said drive, please no.

I'm okay with GT only. Somehow makes sense to me as this is the only non-endurance race I go to.

Ha! Dissing country in addition stockcars? One just might say you live in the wrong state.

Safe travels, enjoy the race and we'll see you at PLM, I hope.

GT only gives us a better chance to watch the battles more closely. I like it a lot for VIR.

seanyb505 · 25 Aug 2016, 17:07 (Ref:3667524)

Lol one/almost everyone I meet might/has said that.

gsmith2424 · 25 Aug 2016, 17:32 (Ref:3667531)

Should be interesting as the track was just finished being repaved only 3 weeks before the race. Rahal was at VIR testing two weeks ago and was the first race car of any type on the repave. From looking at some run times from other events held at VIR since the repave the track should be 1-2 seconds a lap quicker than last year.

ATLFalconsFAN · 25 Aug 2016, 17:41 (Ref:3667533)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Enjoy! Not a horrible drive for you either.

Greenville to Danville sounds like a good country song.

I
need
to
go!

Sean will get to pick between electronica, alt rock, or MWM for the car ride.

You should go!

And yes, should see you at PLM. Sean and I are doing the end of season trifecta, VIR, COTA, PLM.

fieldodreams79 · 25 Aug 2016, 18:19 (Ref:3667539)

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Originally Posted by ATLFalconsFAN

Sean will get to pick between electronica, alt rock, or MWM for the car ride.

You should go!

And yes, should see you at PLM. Sean and I are doing the end of season trifecta, VIR, COTA, PLM.

I'm down with 1.15 to 2 of the listening choices depending on Alt Rock choice.

VIR is on the bucket list for sure. Say every year we'll do it. 2017!

Bob Baldwin · 25 Aug 2016, 21:01 (Ref:3667568)

Hope they get a great turnout of bot cars and fans

WolfsburgRS · 26 Aug 2016, 02:52 (Ref:3667600)

Totally bummed I'm missing it for vacation this year, but really looking forward to the race even so. I think the GT only format is great, but I was never lucky enough to see prototypes at VIR.

FYI to anyone who is into HPDE events we sponsor the Audi Club HPDEs in the region, and they have their end of year at VIR in November. If it's fun to watch it's twice as fun to drive.

Matt · 26 Aug 2016, 13:16 (Ref:3667677)

This is an event I'd like to attend, but it's just too damn hot this time of year to even consider it.

I clearly have soft hands.

JHamilton · 26 Aug 2016, 13:41 (Ref:3667682)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Fixed it for you.

This is a great event that I wish P cars could run at, but it's understandable. Fast GT cars works good enough for me!

Strong disagree. GT only at VIR is the way to go.

fieldodreams79 · 26 Aug 2016, 13:43 (Ref:3667683)

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Originally Posted by Matt

This is an event I'd like to attend, but it's just too damn hot this time of year to even consider it.

I clearly have soft hands.

Yes. Yes you do.

Barber 250 in late June.

Atlanta GP in June.

Sebring whenever.

fieldodreams79 · 26 Aug 2016, 13:45 (Ref:3667684)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

GT only gives us a better chance to watch the battles more closely. I like it a lot for VIR.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

Strong disagree. GT only at VIR is the way to go.

Yeah? And you're wrong.

JHamilton · 26 Aug 2016, 13:48 (Ref:3667685)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Yeah? And you're wrong.

You expect me to read a whole thread? Get your opinions right the first time, sir.

fieldodreams79 · 26 Aug 2016, 13:50 (Ref:3667687)

Technically I did, hater.

Matt · 26 Aug 2016, 16:07 (Ref:3667708)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Yes. Yes you do.

Barber 250 in late June.

Atlanta GP in June.

Sebring whenever.

MaskedRacer · 26 Aug 2016, 16:35 (Ref:3667711)

Notice that there was no sportscar race of consequence last weekend. This weekend though we get IMSA, ELMS, and Blancpain at the same time. Kinda quirky.

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