IMSA USCC in 2016 and 2017 - Page 187

canaglia · 10 Nov 2016, 08:47 (Ref:3686923)

Hi everyone, could someone post a link of that mike hedlund site where are collected all race data about top speed, lap times etc... ?

Coach Ep · 10 Nov 2016, 14:54 (Ref:3686971)

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Originally Posted by Matt

I have my sources.

Coach Ep · 10 Nov 2016, 15:00 (Ref:3686973)

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Originally Posted by carbsmith

I'm under the impression Mercedes' primary issue is the association with Le Mans. They still have factory involvement in VLN and that has had an actual blow over related spectator fatality recently that ACO prototype racing didn't, but it doesn't connect to any Mercedes history. Only thing that makes DTM relatively low blow over risk is the tracks. DPi is a Le Mans related category though.

The GT1 program was solidly wedged directly into the gap between old and new DTM anyways, and that wasn't a coincidence. Even without the crashes they likely wouldn't have stayed in prototype racing given the lack of a major European based championship, and there's no reason to believe they would have returned since. They canned the CLR early but they had too much crash damage to make it to the Norisring and it's not like you could have brought that car to Road Atlanta of all places in the slightest bit of good conscience.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/5600/
Some stories will refer to the president stating they'd never come back but I get the feeling that's an exaggeration of his much less declarative statement "I would not recommend that we compete there again,"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archi...-13fb2b7a2dca/

Not gonna turn this into a history course but M-B was actually on course to join the ALMS in '99 post LM (dig into John Brooks' archives for "confirmation"). Of course, all of that got swept under the rug after their airshows.

But you're probably right, those cars could have been a real disaster at Road Atlanta - but with their speed also a sight to behold like never before!!

Coach Ep · 10 Nov 2016, 15:34 (Ref:3686979)

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Originally Posted by kevin993

Don't forget that Said and Vautier also shared an Audi R8 with Habul at the 2016 Rolex 24, so that's a pretty good guess. Think that Said and Habul are friends.

Ah, thanks guys.

Also, Vautier raced the Benz last season full time in Blancpain so knows the car really well (and might have been suggested by AMG or Bleekemolen?).

Matt · 10 Nov 2016, 18:45 (Ref:3687006)

http://www.imsa.com/news/112016/visi...tech-sportscar

VisitFlorida.com Racing to run a Riley/Gibson at the start of next years season.

Mike Hedlund · 10 Nov 2016, 18:57 (Ref:3687009)

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Originally Posted by canaglia

Hi everyone, could someone post a link of that mike hedlund site where are collected all race data about top speed, lap times etc... ?

You could have just PM'd me.

But here it is: http://boom.net/~mike/lapfu.php

I haven't updated it since Sebring though.

-mike

TF110 · 10 Nov 2016, 22:51 (Ref:3687049)

The Mercedes situation was not totally their fault. Partial blame goes towards the rules of the time. A blow over today is a lot less likely with the fender holes and ugly fins.

**joeb** · 11 Nov 2016, 02:17 (Ref:3687083)

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Originally Posted by Matt

http://www.imsa.com/news/112016/visi...tech-sportscar

VisitFlorida.com Racing to run a Riley/Gibson at the start of next years season.

I'm looking forward to this. I think it will be interesting to have the dpi's going against the "regular" p2 cars, and seeing all the different "regular" bodywork options will be added variety.

BullMan · 11 Nov 2016, 13:11 (Ref:3687160)

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Originally Posted by joeb

I'm looking forward to this. I think it will be interesting to have the dpi's going against the "regular" p2 cars, and seeing all the different "regular" bodywork options will be added variety.

I'm just glad an established team went with an ACO P2.

Matt · 11 Nov 2016, 14:22 (Ref:3687174)

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Originally Posted by BullMan

I'm just glad an established team went with an ACO P2.

For now.

Key words there are "to open."

DeezPutz · 11 Nov 2016, 16:52 (Ref:3687213)

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Originally Posted by FormulaFox

You're assuming that those talks HAD to be about a DPi and nothing else - Merc could have been saying no to DPi throughout for all we know. I know SDR wants to stay in P, and a disagreement about where the two want to race could easily have been why no deal came about.

Why don't you ask your sources? Then again with all the bad info you get maybe you should find new ones.

FormulaFox · 11 Nov 2016, 20:40 (Ref:3687265)

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Originally Posted by DeezPutz

Why don't you ask your sources? Then again with all the bad info you get maybe you should find new ones.

In the future it might be a good idea to read followup posts before posting snarky comments.

And a few bad calls does not change the fact that most of my information has been either spot on or not terribly far off, but we don't need to get into an argument over this stuff.

**joeb** · 12 Nov 2016, 03:07 (Ref:3687321)

The Acura testing program has been continuing. Racer.com had an article detailing the promise and the challenges:

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/13630...-s-nsx-testing

**joeb** · 12 Nov 2016, 13:26 (Ref:3687423)

Lexus has finalized their driver lineup with Hawksworth and Alon. Pretty decent set with Pretty and Karem. Hard to pick an "AM" out of the bunch, but.....who says the ratings system is broken!

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ha...-lexus-lineup/

TF110 · 13 Nov 2016, 01:10 (Ref:3687522)

Not familiar with Alon, what is his experience with GT's? I see he did good in pc though.

TF110 · 14 Nov 2016, 02:37 (Ref:3687880)

Dagys saying a 3GT Lexus RC F GT3 and Starworks PC will be at the upcoming Daytona test.

Lanky Turtle · 14 Nov 2016, 04:33 (Ref:3687895)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Dagys saying a 3GT Lexus RC F GT3 and Starworks PC will be at the upcoming Daytona test.

They're both on the entry list. I'm hoping for some surprises in the next couple days.

Coach Ep · 14 Nov 2016, 13:27 (Ref:3688001)

detailed schedule: http://competitors.imsa.com/sites/de...est_110916.pdf

FormulaFox · 14 Nov 2016, 21:56 (Ref:3688081)

Disappointing but understandable - no final sendoff for the Delta Wing at Daytona: http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/13641...olex-24-return

Coach Ep · 14 Nov 2016, 23:28 (Ref:3688105)

disappointing how? As in one entry less?

Hope Rayhall gets picked up by a prototype team, he might end up with Starworks since they need a replacement for vdZ.

FormulaFox · 14 Nov 2016, 23:43 (Ref:3688106)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

disappointing how? As in one entry less?

Disappointing because no sendoff for the only true "Prototype" the series had.

Understandable because the development cost to make it competitive in that final appearance wouldn't be worth it.

gert · 15 Nov 2016, 00:21 (Ref:3688111)

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Originally Posted by Matt

http://www.imsa.com/news/112016/visi...tech-sportscar

VisitFlorida.com Racing to run a Riley/Gibson at the start of next years season.

The signing of Van der Zande seems a good one, but I can't comprehend why they kept (my countryman) Goossens onboard.

kvenom · 15 Nov 2016, 16:42 (Ref:3688292)

Isn't Mazda supposed to reveal their DPi today at the LA Auto Show? I remember reading something about that.

Matt · 15 Nov 2016, 17:00 (Ref:3688297)

Tomorrow.

**joeb** · 15 Nov 2016, 17:32 (Ref:3688301)

The new Continental prototype tires are going to be awesome, according to Continental and their official test impressions.

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/13642...-tire-for-2017

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