IMSA Race Road America 2016

**joeb** · 3 Aug 2016, 01:54 (Ref:3663149)

Road America is a great place to hold a motor race. We have all 4 classes in action again with a couple of bonus cars in addition to the series regulars. We have an extra GTD Porsche for the Weather Tech big cheese and Gunnar Jeannette, plus an additional Viper from Lone Star Racing for Dan Knox and Mike Skeen. There is also a 3rd PC for Starworks this round making it 9 PC's.

Some additional story-lines to follow:
Will the Fords be able to stretch their legs on the long straights at Road America?
Will Mazda finally put a race together?
Will Bruno Junqueira be able to shake the rust off and get up to speed in PC?

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MoMedic9019 · 3 Aug 2016, 02:27 (Ref:3663153)

lol @ Ford.... let me answer that... uh, yeah.

Artur · 3 Aug 2016, 03:33 (Ref:3663155)

Dear J Jay, maybe you would like to write this one down to add it to your repertoire

: The Ford GT is so sleek that it cuts through the air like hot knife on butter. There you go

Great that there will be racing in such an awesome track this weekend but I'll have to watch this one entirely on the internet because I think the Olympic Games nonsense start this weekend

MaskedRacer · 3 Aug 2016, 11:20 (Ref:3663207)

I think anything other than a Ford victory would be considered an 'upset'

**joeb** · 3 Aug 2016, 13:29 (Ref:3663226)

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Originally Posted by MoMedic9019

lol @ Ford.... let me answer that... uh, yeah.

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

I think anything other than a Ford victory would be considered an 'upset'

After Le Mans a lot of people thought the Fords would clean up the rest of the schedule. Didn't happen at the Nurburgring and didn't happen at Lime Rock. Maybe the long straights will help the Fords, maybe they won't.

MoMedic9019 · 3 Aug 2016, 17:28 (Ref:3663276)

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Originally Posted by joeb

After Le Mans a lot of people thought the Fords would clean up the rest of the schedule. Didn't happen at the Nurburgring and didn't happen at Lime Rock. Maybe the long straights will help the Fords, maybe they won't.

It appears they've dialed it back after achieving their goal. They will be just fine. I predict both pole, and a win.

Coach Ep · 3 Aug 2016, 13:51 (Ref:3663234)

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Originally Posted by Artur

I'll have to watch this one entirely on the internet because I think the Olympic Games nonsense start this weekend

Olympics are on NBC's channels, race is scheduled on FS1, 3 pm ET/2 pm CT/noon PT (no guarantees obviously!

).

HORNDAWG · 3 Aug 2016, 15:14 (Ref:3663249)

IMSA ‏@IMSA 29m29 minutes ago Friday, we'll announce our 2017 schedule + details on future platforms. 11:45am CT in the new Victory Lane. Join us!

L.P.

HighParker · 3 Aug 2016, 18:57 (Ref:3663294)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

... Friday, we'll announce our 2017 schedule ...

Allegedly no new tracks, but dates may shift somewhat to avoid back-to-back weekends. That may be difficult to arrange through the summer (post-Le Mans, June 17-18), but I suppose it could be possible:
July 2 - Watkins Glen
July 15 - Lime Rock
July 30 - Road America
Aug. 13 - Mosport
Aug. 27 - V.I.R.

Matt · 3 Aug 2016, 13:02 (Ref:3663222)

can't waitttttt

fieldodreams79 · 3 Aug 2016, 20:07 (Ref:3663315)

My second favorite track in Wisconsin

Historic place that I need to visit. Looking forward to it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

Will Mazda finally put a race together?

Of course not.

**joeb** · 3 Aug 2016, 20:31 (Ref:3663320)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

My second favorite track in Wisconsin

Historic place that I need to visit. Looking forward to it!

Of course not.

You a big fan of "The Mile"?

fieldodreams79 · 3 Aug 2016, 20:38 (Ref:3663326)

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Originally Posted by joeb

You a big fan of "The Mile"?

Love the mile but I just like trolling you.

**joeb** · 3 Aug 2016, 20:39 (Ref:3663327)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Love the mile but I just like trolling you.

Notice I didn't respond to that part!

fieldodreams79 · 3 Aug 2016, 20:48 (Ref:3663329)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Notice I didn't respond to that part!

Sort took half the bait!

We should go next year, but this year, Mazda will make a meal of something this year.

TF110 · 3 Aug 2016, 21:52 (Ref:3663337)

Imo, this is one of the best tracks in America (the U.S.). Hopefully Mazda can get their elusive win.

J Jay · 3 Aug 2016, 22:34 (Ref:3663348)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Imo, this is one of the best tracks on Earth (the world). Hopefully Mazda can get their elusive win.

However I still don't see a Mazda win while the pit crew are a few levels down from the other prototype teams.

chernaudi · 4 Aug 2016, 01:30 (Ref:3663365)

Black Swan has withdrawn from Road America (and possibly future races later this season) after the death of owner/driver Tim Pappas' father on Monday per Racer Magazine.

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/13279...end-activities

**joeb** · 4 Aug 2016, 01:49 (Ref:3663367)

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Originally Posted by chernaudi

Black Swan has withdrawn from Road America (and possibly future races later this season) after the death of owner/driver Tim Pappas' father on Monday per Racer Magazine.

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/13279...end-activities

Oh man, that is terrible. All the best to his family.

fieldodreams79 · 4 Aug 2016, 18:51 (Ref:3663472)

Proceedings start nice and early tomorrow. Does the circuit allow folks to get in there today to set up? I assume they do.

Wish I was there with them, eating cheese, grilling brats and drinking the Beast.

airbusA346 · 4 Aug 2016, 20:08 (Ref:3663478)

Keen Released by AJR; Mueller Joins MacNeil for Road America

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ke...-road-america/

divxx · 4 Aug 2016, 20:45 (Ref:3663485)

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Originally Posted by airbusA346

Keen Released by AJR; Mueller Joins MacNeil for Road America

Anyone know the story behind that? He's been with the team forever.

MoMedic9019 · 4 Aug 2016, 23:17 (Ref:3663501)

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Originally Posted by divxx

Anyone know the story behind that? He's been with the team forever.

Porsche likely offered AJR money....Sven needed a ride. Alex knows what to do.

broadrun96 · 5 Aug 2016, 14:27 (Ref:3663585)

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Originally Posted by MoMedic9019

Porsche likely offered AJR money....Sven needed a ride. Alex knows what to do.

Does anyone know if Cooper is as tough to deal with as other sites have said? Their release didn't sound like the usual 'thanks and we hope you good things' but more like we're done with him. But the money and a rising Porsche driver is also something AJR would jump on if offered, haven't lasted this long running the team being stupid.

WolfsburgRS · 5 Aug 2016, 15:21 (Ref:3663594)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Does anyone know if Cooper is as tough to deal with as other sites have said? Their release didn't sound like the usual 'thanks and we hope you good things' but more like we're done with him. But the money and a rising Porsche driver is also something AJR would jump on if offered, haven't lasted this long running the team being stupid.

I've kind of been waiting for this to happen actually. The chemistry has definitely been off this year, the results alone show that. Always hard to tell when it's just a driver falling off and no longer being hungry, or when the situation at hand (whatever external factors may be) leads to poor on track performance.

Where has it been said Cooper is hard to deal with? I'm not saying one way or the other just curious.

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