2017 Roar before the Daytona 24 - Page 3

HORNDAWG · 6 Jan 2017, 18:03 (Ref:3700633)

Rebellion (1:39.164) and WTR (.496) in the 139s already. Last year's 24 fastest practice lap was the Delta Wing at 138.590 and fastest race lap (Pipo's) at a 1:39.192 looks like things are progressing well for this year.

L.P.

kvenom · 6 Jan 2017, 18:03 (Ref:3700634)

Anyone concerned that Mazda were still working on both cars for the majority of FP1? New engine teething?

Damian Baldi · 6 Jan 2017, 19:24 (Ref:3700657)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Rebellion (1:39.164) and WTR (.496) in the 139s already. Last year's 24 fastest practice lap was the Delta Wing at 138.590 and fastest race lap (Pipo's) at a 1:39.192 looks like things are progressing well for this year.

L.P.

In december test they got low 1.37, so for qualy day I'm sure we will see 1.36

The track should be green and cold and there are lot of driver who need get used of the cars.

Akrapovic · 6 Jan 2017, 20:09 (Ref:3700664)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvenom

Anyone concerned that Mazda were still working on both cars for the majority of FP1? New engine teething?

Just the usual unfortunately. Whilst the car is gorgeous and we all want it to do well, it is still the same team who manage to grab defeat from the jaws of victory at every opportunity.

Damian Baldi · 6 Jan 2017, 20:22 (Ref:3700666)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Just the usual unfortunately. Whilst the car is gorgeous and we all want it to do well, it is still the same team who manage to grab defeat from the jaws of victory at every opportunity.

hahaha never better said. It's very frustrating to be a Mazda's fan.

BTW the Ligier is reaching 193 mph of top speed, that's very close to the 199 that the Cadies got in december.

Matt · 6 Jan 2017, 20:32 (Ref:3700668)

6mph is a lot.

A LOT.

Akrapovic · 6 Jan 2017, 20:44 (Ref:3700673)

Haven't the engines been turned down since then? Gibson requested a slight detune for the 24 since it's the first race. I think we'd be best comparing current speeds.

Damian Baldi · 6 Jan 2017, 20:49 (Ref:3700677)

Top speeds at the moment

canamman · 6 Jan 2017, 20:58 (Ref:3700681)

I know we are early but I am starting to feel bad
for Mazda. They have got to get to the low 40's
before the end of the weekend.

Speed-King · 6 Jan 2017, 21:03 (Ref:3700682)

Quote:

Originally Posted by canamman

I know we are early but I am starting to feel bad
for Mazda. They have got to get to the low 40's
before the end of the weekend.

Well, they just did.

canamman · 6 Jan 2017, 21:20 (Ref:3700685)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Well, they just did.

Yea, I see. Power of prayer. That car looks too good to
be in the back of the P's.

jimclark · 6 Jan 2017, 21:23 (Ref:3700686)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Cars are on track and conditions are cool (61F/16C) but sunny. Not sure anybody is going to be going for a time today, but tomorrow will bring rain so if we do see any fast times it will be today.

"Going for a time" ain't important. 'Just testing....

MaskedRacer · 7 Jan 2017, 14:44 (Ref:3700798)

Is it raining on Sat morning in Daytona?

Matt · 7 Jan 2017, 14:45 (Ref:3700799)

Yes.

Lanky Turtle · 7 Jan 2017, 15:37 (Ref:3700804)

It's raining right now but should be cleared up and drying by the 1PM practice. And much cooler.

**joeb** · 7 Jan 2017, 17:46 (Ref:3700818)

The teething issues continue for the Riley cars:

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ri...ension-issues/

Had to manufacture new suspension parts yesterday and electronic issues persist. Going to be a tough 24 hours for the teams I think.

MaskedRacer · 7 Jan 2017, 18:11 (Ref:3700823)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

The teething issues continue for the Riley cars:

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ri...ension-issues/

Had to manufacture new suspension parts yesterday and electronic issues persist. Going to be a tough 24 hours for the teams I think.

You mean all of the DPI/LMP2 teams? No matter what chassis/engine?

MaskedRacer · 7 Jan 2017, 18:12 (Ref:3700824)

Is Daytona Speedway dry for the Sat afternoon session?

Damian Baldi · 7 Jan 2017, 18:12 (Ref:3700825)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

The teething issues continue for the Riley cars:

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ri...ension-issues/

Had to manufacture new suspension parts yesterday and electronic issues persist. Going to be a tough 24 hours for the teams I think.

Yeah, they have wasted precious time. I hope they could run without problem with the new suspension parts.

**joeb** · 7 Jan 2017, 18:19 (Ref:3700826)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

You mean all of the DPI/LMP2 teams? No matter what chassis/engine?

Yes the problem affected all of the teams using the Riley chassis as a base, Mazda DPI included.

MaskedRacer · 7 Jan 2017, 18:43 (Ref:3700828)

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

Is Daytona Speedway dry for the Sat afternoon session?

Guess not. Pilet in the #91 Porsche 911 RSR is 2nd overall in the session.

MaskedRacer · 7 Jan 2017, 18:49 (Ref:3700831)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

Guess not. Pilet in the #91 Porsche 911 RSR is 2nd overall in the session.

Check that first overall :-)

Akrapovic · 7 Jan 2017, 19:02 (Ref:3700832)

I hear Continentals next set of wets is a bit better though.

Damian Baldi · 7 Jan 2017, 19:11 (Ref:3700835)

Now they are getting speed. It's very nice to see the Nissan and Mazda running so close at this stage. It looks like the Mazda will finally reach 190 mps

carbsmith · 7 Jan 2017, 19:34 (Ref:3700841)

How can you be laps behind in a test session?

I actually don't even understand why the Porsches are still 2 seconds a lap faster than every other GT car in the rain but I'm getting really tired of it.

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