IMSA Race 2016 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Page 2

BullMan · 20 Jan 2016, 19:40 (Ref:3606672)

Fingers still crossed for the Autometrics car to show up in their 997 GT3. I don't know why. Maybe because the 997 GT3 was shut out of the series before?

Deleted · 20 Jan 2016, 19:54 (Ref:3606679)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

I noticed that and hope that it's good news. In the past, entry list have occasionally been delayed by the need for press releases for late entries.

But for some reason Roar has been made mandatory for all participating teams to enter now (unless there's force majeure like with Risi etc) so I don't think you can enter the race without doing that anymore. At least not with 'unique' model

The final ("final") bop and aero lists haven't been released either. I still don't believe in SMP staying below 900kg

fergus_r · 20 Jan 2016, 21:48 (Ref:3606713)

Entry

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi..._EntryList.pdf

BullMan · 20 Jan 2016, 21:50 (Ref:3606715)

Nothing new of any note compared to the Roar. Not surprising.

Lanky Turtle · 20 Jan 2016, 22:39 (Ref:3606731)

Looks like they took the Roar entry list and changed the heading to Rolex 24. Sergio Perez still listed as driver in the TRG Aston.

**joeb** · 21 Jan 2016, 03:12 (Ref:3606757)

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Originally Posted by fergus_r

Entry

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi..._EntryList.pdf

I guess I should have asked for it earlier!

JHamilton · 21 Jan 2016, 03:57 (Ref:3606765)

So much for the hopeful thoughts, they were just late.

Solid entry though, interesting and diverse. There's a whole lotta new car smell in Daytona!

When was the last time there was not a privateer Porsche in the GT2/E/LM/LMDi² class in an IMSA race? It's interesting how much Porsche Motorsports' business model has changed over the past few years.

TF110 · 21 Jan 2016, 07:18 (Ref:3606788)

Here's Risi's 488 at Fiorano, looks great

LC2guy · 21 Jan 2016, 13:18 (Ref:3606835)

Does anyone know if there will be any Live Timing for Practice today, and also are Radio Lemans broadcasting ? Thanks in advance.

BullMan · 21 Jan 2016, 14:08 (Ref:3606843)

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Originally Posted by LC2guy

Does anyone know if there will be any Live Timing for Practice today, and also are Radio Lemans broadcasting ? Thanks in advance.

You're a week too early!

fieldodreams79 · 21 Jan 2016, 14:09 (Ref:3606845)

Ha! Better than a week late.

**joeb** · 21 Jan 2016, 14:38 (Ref:3606852)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

When was the last time there was not a privateer Porsche in the GT2/E/LM/LMDi² class in an IMSA race? It's interesting how much Porsche Motorsports' business model has changed over the past few years.

It has been a while....

Also noticed neither of the GTD Ferrari's were able to get a 488. Are those not ready yet?

BullMan · 21 Jan 2016, 14:48 (Ref:3606854)

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Originally Posted by joeb

It has been a while....

Also noticed neither of the GTD Ferrari's were able to get a 488. Are those not ready yet?

They were at the Roar testing, and all of the sudden there was news they wouldn't be racing because they "weren't homologated." Apparently that was code for "sucks and are slow."

LC2guy · 21 Jan 2016, 14:56 (Ref:3606859)

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Originally Posted by BullMan

You're a week too early!

Good Lord, the Time Machine works !!!! Although I should have gone forwards rather than back a week, as from memory, tonight I get in trouble with the Mrs .....

BullMan · 21 Jan 2016, 16:57 (Ref:3606879)

BoP is out:

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/12536...eleased_125369

BR01 loses 10 kgs, DW gains 5 kgs, Ligier up 10 kgs. DPs are unchanged.

Only the Corvettes were changed in GTE. Slightly smaller air restrictor. I can already hear the Corvettes fans screaming bloody murder.

Slew of changes in GT3.

I'm guessing the DPs are going to smash their Roar times in qualifying.

fieldodreams79 · 21 Jan 2016, 17:16 (Ref:3606884)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullMan

BoP is out:

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/12536...eleased_125369

BR01 loses 10 kgs, DW gains 5 kgs, Ligier up 10 kgs. DPs are unchanged.

Only the Corvettes were changed in GTE. Slightly smaller air restrictor. I can already hear the Corvettes fans screaming bloody murder.

Slew of changes in GT3.

I'm guessing the DPs are going to smash their Roar times in qualifying.

Can you, now? And why would that be?

Are you also insinuating DPs have been sanding?

BullMan · 21 Jan 2016, 17:22 (Ref:3606889)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Can you, now? And why would that be?

Are you also insinuating DPs have been sanding?

Corvettes = the real GTE Corvettes.

Any time that car is changed (or another car is changed favorably) the Corvette fans lose their minds.

And I'm sure the DPs were sandbagging. They weren't close to their times from last year, when the Ligier, DW, and Mazdas were faster.

JHamilton · 21 Jan 2016, 17:41 (Ref:3606898)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullMan

Corvettes = the real GTE Corvettes.

Any time that car is changed (or another car is changed favorably) the Corvette fans lose their minds.

And I'm sure the DPs were sandbagging. They weren't close to their times from last year, when the Ligier, DW, and Mazdas were faster.

From the article:
"Turbocharged GTLM cars from BMW (sweeping boost reductions), Ferrari (sweeping boost reductions), and Ford (sweeping boost reductions) have had adjustments, except for peak RPM boost."

And who doesn't ***** about BoP? It's kind of hard not to.

fieldodreams79 · 21 Jan 2016, 17:44 (Ref:3606900)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullMan

Corvettes = the real GTE Corvettes.

Any time that car is changed (or another car is changed favorably) the Corvette fans lose their minds.

They are a fiesty bunch, that Corvette lot, and how dare they seeing how everyone else welcomes BoP with open arms.

Quote:

And I'm sure the DPs were sandbagging. They weren't close to their times from last year, when the Ligier, DW, and Mazdas were faster.

P2s have certainly improved and it's certainly not out of the realm of possibilities that all 8 or so DP teams decided to sandbag together. Is there no other reason? Weather? Off season adjustments?

We'll find out!

Deleted · 21 Jan 2016, 17:52 (Ref:3606906)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullMan

BoP is out:

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/12536...eleased_125369

BR01 loses 10 kgs, DW gains 5 kgs, Ligier up 10 kgs. DPs are unchanged.

Only the Corvettes were changed in GTE. Slightly smaller air restrictor. I can already hear the Corvettes fans screaming bloody murder.

Slew of changes in GT3.

I'm guessing the DPs are going to smash their Roar times in qualifying.

Ummmmm... You left quite bit out!

DW gets RPM boost ratio decrease in addition to above

Oak P2 gets RPM boost ratio decrease in addition to above

BR01 gets redefined values

Riley DP gets RPM boost ratio decrease

Dinan DP gets +2mm air restrictor + 2 liter fuel break

Lola Mazda gets RPM boost ratio decrease + 8 liter fuel break + redefined values from last year

BMW GTE gets RPM boost ratio decrease + 10mm larger gurney + 9 liter fuel break + redefined values from last year

Corvette C7.R gets 6 liter fuel break in addition to above + redefined values from last year

Ferrari 488 GTE gets RPM boost decrease + redefined values from last year

Ford GTE gets RPM boost decrease + 3 liter fuel break + redefined values from last year

Porsche 991 GTE gets RPM boost decrease + 6 liter fuel break + redefined values from last year

And as you said million changes in GT3 (+ fiddling in LMPC) I can't bother to add

REAL RACING

**joeb** · 21 Jan 2016, 18:37 (Ref:3606917)

The GTE fuel capacities are interesting:

Car	Capacity (l)
BMW	104
Corvette	92
Ferrari	78
Ford	98
Porsche	91

Ferrari gets 20 less liters???

Deleted · 21 Jan 2016, 18:43 (Ref:3606919)

GTD fuel restrictors are subject to further IMSA testing

I guess we'll get yet another BoP bulletin after practice or qualifying then. It's only been 1 original + 3 revisions between November Daytona Test and Roar, and now this update post-Roar, so what would 6th bop change before first race matter at this point? Hell throw in 7th while you are at it.

**joeb** · 21 Jan 2016, 19:15 (Ref:3606930)

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Originally Posted by Chiana

GTD fuel restrictors are subject to further IMSA testing

I guess we'll get yet another BoP bulletin after practice or qualifying then. It's only been 1 original + 3 revisions between November Daytona Test and Roar, and now this update post-Roar, so what would 6th bop change before first race matter at this point? Hell throw in 7th while you are at it.

Of course all these changes will be changed again once we hit Sebring. Daytona is always a special case.

Deleted · 21 Jan 2016, 19:22 (Ref:3606933)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Of course all these changes will be changed again once we hit Sebring. Daytona is always a special case.

I know that, I was merely discussing the amount of changes before the season had even started

**joeb** · 21 Jan 2016, 20:23 (Ref:3606948)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiana

I know that, I was merely discussing the amount of changes before the season had even started

I know I just wanted to make sure you saved some disgust for after Daytona!

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