FIA GT Race FIA GT Rnd 4: Monza 22-24 Jun 2007 - Page 2

**chunterer** · 24 Jun 2007, 20:33 (Ref:1945716)

The 33 Jet Alliance car must've had a decent speed advantage to allow for Ryan's spin and still beat the Vitaphone MC12's what with their supposed strategy boffins?

What happened to Kox to relegate him to the back of the grid by the way because I thought he qualified 3rd?

Surprised The Playteam cars' were so far off the pace - was it just ballast?

Chewie-1990 · 24 Jun 2007, 20:50 (Ref:1945727)

The Lambo had a parc ferme infringement I think, the car was pushed in when it should enter under its own power, same happened to the Felbermayr cars in Bucharest

Satorian · 24 Jun 2007, 22:26 (Ref:1945818)

Ah, interesting. Wondered about that as well as I switched only immediately to the race start. I had hoped the Lambos would continue their strong performances. Kox was gaining places and looking good... until he handed the car to Menten wo went for some gravel digging with it.

I love the way the Jetalliance cars look. And it was nice to see an Aston winning.

SALEEN S7R · 25 Jun 2007, 00:22 (Ref:1945889)

Good interesting race today, nice to see Jet Alliance doing well and giving Vitaphone a good fight. Next up Oschersleben.

Kidzer · 25 Jun 2007, 07:45 (Ref:1946051)

And then the Spa 24hrs

JorritVD · 25 Jun 2007, 07:48 (Ref:1946054)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satorian

Ah, interesting. Wondered about that as well as I switched only immediately to the race start. I had hoped the Lambos would continue their strong performances. Kox was gaining places and looking good... until he handed the car to Menten wo went for some gravel digging with it.

The Lambo had problems with the gearbox and clutch so it was not a mistake from Menten.

**chunterer** · 25 Jun 2007, 08:47 (Ref:1946098)

Plus the no 7 Lambo was a bit 'fat' for this round so even Bouchut would've struggled on a power circuit such as this.

The ballast clearly undoes any benefits the car gets from the rule breaks it's been handed. However, fair's fair and it's the same for everyone I guess.

Tim the Grey · 25 Jun 2007, 11:01 (Ref:1946202)

Tickets ordered, ferry booked, cameras serviced.

Looking forward to seeing the new Bus Stop area in person, and testing the frites from the paddock...

leglizone · 25 Jun 2007, 13:09 (Ref:1946299)

Many complimets for the winner

Kidzer · 25 Jun 2007, 15:30 (Ref:1946402)

Ooh, that is a nice picture indeed

minimangler · 25 Jun 2007, 18:17 (Ref:1946572)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

Which should be a concern for FIA GT participents.

indeed
i wonder why?
i mean, every boy lusts after an aston or a lambo
so why not watch them racing?
surely if a tv station on terrestrial, ideally a reputed one, like BBC or even five could take it and spin it the right way it could be a success.
but no one is willing

minimangler · 25 Jun 2007, 18:18 (Ref:1946573)

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Originally Posted by Kidzer

And then the Spa 24hrs

yes maaaaaaaaaate
first ever race abroad, and first ever 24h
should be a major laugh
will stock up on lucozade in gb, not sure they do it abroad lol
see everyone there

JAG · 25 Jun 2007, 18:49 (Ref:1946606)

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimangler

indeed
i wonder why?
i mean, every boy lusts after an aston or a lambo
so why not watch them racing?
surely if a tv station on terrestrial, ideally a reputed one, like BBC or even five could take it and spin it the right way it could be a success.
but no one is willing

Not sure, we don't really lust after Mondeos and Vectras, but plenty watch touring cars

F1 has no relation to road cars, but we watch that.

I personally have more interest in the GT runners in the LMS/ALMS, were they're a (valued) support act, to the protoype classes.

The lack of interest stems from it being an FIA series, not running the same cars we see at Le Mans.

Whenever I've been to an FIA GT race I've enjoyed it, but still craved for prototypes dicing amongst the GT runners.

minimangler · 25 Jun 2007, 20:52 (Ref:1946720)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

Not sure, we don't really lust after Mondeos and Vectras, but plenty watch touring cars

F1 has no relation to road cars, but we watch that.

I personally have more interest in the GT runners in the LMS/ALMS, were they're a (valued) support act, to the protoype classes.

The lack of interest stems from it being an FIA series, not running the same cars we see at Le Mans.

Whenever I've been to an FIA GT race I've enjoyed it, but still craved for prototypes dicing amongst the GT runners.

I don't, personally, find prototypes as spectacular, they're all a bit samey.
As for touring cars, its the 'see your car on the track' that sells it. That and the crashes.

cg7aa · 27 Jun 2007, 10:52 (Ref:1948008)

Watched the race last night, thoroughly enjoyed watching the cars bounce over the Ascari kerbs.

Great win for Jet Alliance. What a drive by Sharp to claw back the deficit after his spin and then some. He was quite humble in his interview as well admitting he was still learning. I'm becoming a fan of his.

I'm not sure I share Karl's confidence for the Oschersleben round considering the ballast they will be carrying around.

Is it me or is the BMS Porsche having a rotten season so far? Could be worse I suppose, they could be Scuderia Ecosse! Those tyres....

Sean Edwards · 28 Jun 2007, 22:05 (Ref:1949271)

All the Porsche teams have had **** luck so far, more so us then BMS... Af Corse have had very good luck on the other hand, ****ing Ferrari's :P

The Badger · 28 Jun 2007, 23:09 (Ref:1949301)

Was delighted to see Porsche stealing the Jewell of the crown from under Ferrari's nose at Le Mans though !!!

But , i always had that feeling anyway .

The Badger · 29 Jun 2007, 01:07 (Ref:1949341)

I was wondering why does JetAlliance race in light blue .... as it turns out , its Austrisa racing color !!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:A...ng_color_A.png

Satorian · 29 Jun 2007, 02:23 (Ref:1949364)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Edwards

All the Porsche teams have had **** luck so far, more so us then BMS... Af Corse have had very good luck on the other hand, ****ing Ferrari's :P

“It's a funny thing, the more I practice the luckier I get”
-Arnold Palmer, American golfer, 7 time championship winner and World Golf Hall Of Famer, after being congratulated on his luck on the golf course.

mirkob · 3 Jul 2007, 10:36 (Ref:1953274)

Highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NTageX_Uiw

Sean Edwards · 3 Jul 2007, 16:27 (Ref:1953525)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirkob

Highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NTageX_Uiw

How are youa llowed to post these? Do you have permission or somthing?

We have an on board camera (of our own) and have been told were not even allowed to post the footage of the weekend, due to tv licencing laws! We have to ask permission, so how are you allowed to post?

I want to post some of our on board from each track...

Here is Silverstone testing from us (non FIA event),

http://www.seanedwards.eu/index.php?...ntent&catid=12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3r86Z12UrM

mirkob · 3 Jul 2007, 18:48 (Ref:1953624)

ehm, if youtube ask me to remove the video....I hope for no

I think a small video of the race is a good promotion for FIA GT and Sky Tv (in Italy).

P.S:
"somebody" just uploaded other rounds video like China, Silverstone and Bucarest, easy to find on youtube.

Sean Edwards · 3 Jul 2007, 19:31 (Ref:1953659)

Yeah I know, maybe I will just upload the video and see what happens

minimangler · 4 Jul 2007, 09:50 (Ref:1954043)

haha good.
theres some sort of loophole allowing you to post whole movies scene by scene if you miss out one scene apparently.

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