IMSA Race CTMP Mosport IMSA Round

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by joeb

Did they flip before hitting the tires or after?

There are black tyre marks on the ground right up to the tyres, so if I was to guess I'd say it was on its wheels when it hit the tyres and then kinda, climbed over them?

I doubt we'll get a replay until the driver is confirmed as ok.

[joeb]

I wonder if they will red flag it? It is going to take a long time to fix the barrier, probably more than the 30 minutes left

[JoeW04]

Obviously the race is 2nd priority atm but should they not red flag it?

[Hendrix]

Juncos just can't catch a break, hopefully the driver is alright.

[Akrapovic]

See that incident between the Porsche and Lexus earlier. The Porsche was at fault, but what was the Lexus thinking? That gap was always going to close and the Porsche wouldn't be able to see the Lexus in its mirrors so was going in blind. Porsches fault, but really poor race craft by the Lexus to put itself in that position.

[JHamilton]

That's as hard as I've seen anyone hit a tire wall. Holy crap.

[joeb]

Just saw a replay, something must have broke on the car, he left track and continued on straight

[Akrapovic]

Red flag.

Really should've called that about 15 minutes ago.

[joeb]

Now it is a red flag? Did they want cars to make their fuel mileage?

[JHamilton]

I think they may have let the clock run because of tv

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by JHamilton

I think they may have let the clock run because of tv

The irony being they bumped it off the TV slot lol.

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Everyone has left the scene of the accident. So is that rather messy bundle of tyres alright as a wall?

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

The irony being they bumped it off the TV slot lol.



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Everyone has left the scene of the accident. So is that rather messy bundle of tyres alright as a wall?

Yes as long as nobody hits it. Clock is running again, cars are moving and yellow flag still.

[Akrapovic]

That was pretty dirty by Taylor to put Braun off the road.

[joeb]

Ugh, Braun got hit by Penske

[Maelochs]

The Acura punted Braun ...... too bad ... but man, is Derani a heads-up driver or what?

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by Maelochs

The Acura punted Braun ...... too bad ... but man, is Derani a heads-up driver or what?

He seems to have an almost Senna like ability to read traffic ahead. He positioned that move before it was obvious it was available.

I disagree with Jeremy Shaw. The Caddy being parked is not an attempt to get a yellow. It was just trying to find a gap. Should've went for the pit exit but didn't.

[Maelochs]

Well ... . fairly satisfying race, for me, at least. Great fight all the way to the end

[TF110]

Sad that the Nissan Ligier has the gentleman driver, or needs to have him in the car. They could have had something for the Mazdas today imo. I think it's time Mazda gained some weight and the Caddys lost a little. That's my guess as to the next bop changes.

[broadrun96]

I hope so or joeb will be insufferable come Petit.

I'm guessing we will see some weight go back on, some weight off the Caddy as well. Otherwise the Nissan (when Braun is in) and Acura seem to have a good balance. Although I think less weight will be added to the Mazda than taken off of the Caddy unless something shows IMSA Mazda is holding back a bit. Too much weight and you'll get the Caddy now, fast-ish until half a tire stint and then drops back a bit every lap

[seanyb505]

Taylor punting the Nissan ended what looked like a fun run to maybe a podium.

I'd be shocked if mazdas and Porsche aren't hit with the bop hammer.

[JHamilton]

They might give the Caddillacs some power back, but I don't think we will see many changes. Porsche has rarely been the fastest in GTE, they've just been the best team over the past 5 races.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by JHamilton

They might give the Caddillacs some power back, but I don't think we will see many changes. Porsche has rarely been the fastest in GTE, they've just been the best team over the past 5 races.

For a couple years the Caddy's dominated. They would be pegged back with bop and still dominate. Then the Acura and Mazda came onto the scene with some effort last season. They didn't dominate, but now have taken control. But it didn't happen in the beginning of the season. The Caddy's have won 3 races, the Acuras 2 and the Mazdas 2.

But the Orecas won these races last year beating the Caddys. It just seems that this part of the season, i.e., the tracks, don't seem to suit the Caddys. What has changed for the bop during this season? i can't seem to locate the bop on the imsa site.

[JHamilton]

Originally Posted by joeb

For a couple years the Caddy's dominated. They would be pegged back with bop and still dominate. Then the Acura and Mazda came onto the scene with some effort last season. They didn't dominate, but now have taken control. But it didn't happen in the beginning of the season. The Caddy's have won 3 races, the Acuras 2 and the Mazdas 2.

But the Orecas won these races last year beating the Caddys. It just seems that this part of the season, i.e., the tracks, don't seem to suit the Caddys. What has changed for the bop during this season? i can't seem to locate the bop on the imsa site.

I think this is the latest: https://competitors.imsa.com/sites/d...les_061919.pdf

It's tough to compare the only NA engine in the class. Don't forget they started with a 6.2L and had their gearing restricted at one point. They appear to be down on the straights, I say they open em up a little.

[HighParker]

In spite of announcers describing a huge crowd, it seemed a little sparse to me compared to recent years, with lots of room on the hill along the front straight.

The weather was perfect, so that can't be an excuse.
I was there on the Sunday of the World Challenge weekend back in May, and there was a bigger crowd there during the Canadian Nascar series race.

[broadrun96]

Wow, didn't catch the coverage a I had more kitchen work to do but they buried that Caddy in the wall.