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10 Feb 2005, 15:18 (Ref:1222045) | #1 | ||
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Fuel/Mechanical Problems on the Last Lap
I was justing thinking that there have been a number of races lost by drivers in the lead or a significant position on the last lap due to fuel/mechanical problems. I think it's an interesting issue, because with all their calculations, fuel saving measures and ability to monitor fuel consumption, you wouldn't expect it to happen with so little room for error. It also seems wild that mechanical peices can last an entire race but fail so close to completing their task.
For instance while in the lead: Max Papis ran out of fuel on the last lap @ MI. I think it was in '98. Rahal ran out of fuel, I think it was @ Gateway around '98ish. Bludel and Gugulmin (sp?) BOTH ran out of fuel in '97 @ Detroit. Unser Jr.'s engine blew up @ RA in '96 or '97. While in a significant position: PT ran out of fuel on a hundred meters from the finish @ Montreal in 2003. Can you guys think of other examples? |
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