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A few observations on the race: Nice to see the EMS Ferrari get on the podium, seems they finally got a handle on the car and can expect good results for next year. It was nice to see Peugeot and Corvette win their respective classes. Also, a big congratulations to RLM on winning both Team and Manufacturer (for BMW) Championships. A very professional organization aptly lead by Mr. Rahal. DK |
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Quotes I've seen suggest 124,000 over the course of the event, up 11,000 on last year. It was certainly busy when I went to the bookstall for my prize on a golf kart, we were stop/start the whole way and cars were EVERYWHERE!!!!!
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Just handed in later what happened to Dindo Capello. His helmet nightmare specified by himself:
"... At first I didn’t have a clue as to what was happening. I had the feeling that the helmet was suddenly three sizes larger than before. We later found out that the E-Ject insert in the helmet had come loose. I was even lucky not to have had an accident since I was completely blind in one turn because the helmet slipped across my eyes..." |
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Crazy, much worse than even a slipping balaclava. That thing must have been moving around a ton under high g-loads. Terrifying I'm sure!
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sorry,what is e-ject insert?
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A new one on me too - thanks Steve.
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It's been around for 4-5 years now, mainly in American circles. It's to ease the removal of the helmet without having the neck moved or stretch, which might increase an injury. It's mandatory in ALMS and other classes of racing to have it fitted. Look it up on Youtube to see how it should work.
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Looks like Oli Gavin dropped the trophy for PLM!
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Here are a few vids I took at the track this weekend!
Turn 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb0lO5y6hic Coming out of Turn 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb0lO5y6hic The Esses: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yks303qfYfs Make sure you watch them on 720P HD as the quality is MUCH better! |
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It's great that Guy's relationship with Ed probably got him the ESM drive, but it's also a drag that being stuck partnering with Ed means he'll never have a shot to win races. It's especially disappointing as Guy is probably the quickest driver in the ESM stable.
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he was going extremely well early on in the race .. often in the low 20s
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Footage of this here, courtesy of Mulsanne's Corner:
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