Roar before the Rolex 24 - Page 6

juki · 3 Jan 2014, 17:57 (Ref:3350071)

Practice 1 session results (pdf): http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...actice%201.pdf

Danathar · 3 Jan 2014, 18:03 (Ref:3350073)

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Originally Posted by juki

Practice 1 session results (pdf): http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...actice%201.pdf

Yup, looks like they will have to slow the DP's down a little in lap time.

Danske · 3 Jan 2014, 18:05 (Ref:3350074)

The sector data also has Oak with the fastest P2 trap speed at 186.374mph. Fastest DP was AER's 193.424mph.

jasonjessica09 · 3 Jan 2014, 18:13 (Ref:3350076)

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Originally Posted by isynge

My gut feeling is set in stone or not (and I sort of hope they're settled) I'm not sure the DPs need reining in - the DP teams have bags of experience around Daytona, which the LMP2 guys don't, and the LMP2s aren't vastly far off. By the time the race rolls round I suspect as the cars get dialled in things will get a bit closer.

There's also the issue that Daytona's likely to favour the horsepower (and ruggedness) of a DP, whereas others will play into the aero advantage of the LMP2.

From a personal perspective I'm quietly encouraged by what we've seen so far today - plenty of questions there, and plenty of reasons to keep watching, which I take to be a good thing.

True, seeing Sebring will be just as interesting. Daytona is the most high horsepower friendly track on the schedule, which turns out to favor the DP's the most and is not very good to LMP2 and GTLM for that matter. Sebring is a more balanced track. I bet the DP's don't break 1 min 53 there.

jasonjessica09 · 3 Jan 2014, 18:16 (Ref:3350077)

Glad to see GTLM going faster too.

fieldodreams79 · 3 Jan 2014, 18:30 (Ref:3350086)

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Originally Posted by jeast

Where'd she come to rest? Looks like the kink, maybe?

Damage looks superficial, thankfully. Maybe some suspension issues. Hope they are back out this afternoon.

Danske · 3 Jan 2014, 18:33 (Ref:3350088)

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Originally Posted by jasonjessica09

Sebring is a more balanced track. I bet the DP's don't break 1 min 53 there.

AER did make a 1:53.266 at Sebring in the November test, but I don't recall exactly what their engine spec was at the time (if anyone knew).

Gingers4Justice · 3 Jan 2014, 18:51 (Ref:3350091)

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Originally Posted by jeast

Does the Mazda include Skyactiv technology? Wish they made it clear on the car.

**joeb** · 3 Jan 2014, 19:04 (Ref:3350097)

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Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

Does the Mazda include Skyactiv technology? Wish they made it clear on the car.

That's the Mazda?? I agree I wish they would have let us know with some design cues or logos or something.

On a serious note, I do like that color. And it appears that their mirrors and end-plates are the same color as the body and not the stock red the rest of the teams are using?

Danathar · 3 Jan 2014, 19:06 (Ref:3350098)

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Originally Posted by joeb

That's the Mazda?? I agree I wish they would have let us know with some design cues or logos or something.

On a serious note, I do like that color. And it appears that their mirrors and end-plates are the same color as the body and not the stock red the rest of the teams are using?

I'm trying to think of another car that I've seen with that color (race car) and I can't think of ANY car. It's unique? In fact the color is so cool I think they did a horrible job with the writing. Somehow that needs to change, it really takes away from the paint job which is fabulous.

1969MGCGTdriver · 3 Jan 2014, 19:08 (Ref:3350099)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

+1 on the Mazda. that's a shame. 42 with a breeze is frigid for FLA.

Damn right. I had to put socks on this morning.

**joeb** · 3 Jan 2014, 19:13 (Ref:3350100)

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Originally Posted by Danathar

I'm trying to think of another car that I've seen with that color (race car) and I can't think of ANY car. It's unique? In fact the color is so cool I think they did a horrible job with the writing. Somehow that needs to change, it really takes away from the paint job which is fabulous.

That color is offered on new Mazdas and I think it looks great on the road cars as well.

ACFlinn · 3 Jan 2014, 19:31 (Ref:3350108)

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Originally Posted by Danathar

I'm trying to think of another car that I've seen with that color (race car) and I can't think of ANY car. It's unique? In fact the color is so cool I think they did a horrible job with the writing. Somehow that needs to change, it really takes away from the paint job which is fabulous.

It's similar to the red on last year's #70 Grand-Am GX class Mazda 6.

The branding scheme reminds me of the Jules and Boss liveries on the Porsche 936 and 924 Carrera GT cars at Le Mans in 1981. I like it.

Hopefully, it brings SpeedSource good luck and similar results this year.

Andy Flinn

ACFlinn · 3 Jan 2014, 19:36 (Ref:3350110)

Glad to read that Leighton Reese is at Daytona looking for a way to field an entry in the new series. I would love to see his team race a GTD Corvette or Camaro.

Andy Flinn

Maelochs · 3 Jan 2014, 19:37 (Ref:3350111)

The #70 got a new engine between sessions, and the #7 got all kinds of repair.

Coach Ep · 3 Jan 2014, 19:55 (Ref:3350114)

Good, colorful and powerful gallery from John Dagys here: http://sportscar365.com/features/pho...riday-gallery/

It sure looks interesting!

Nick Woodbury · 3 Jan 2014, 19:59 (Ref:3350118)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Good, colorful and powerful gallery from John Dagys here: http://sportscar365.com/features/pho...riday-gallery/

It sure looks interesting!

In addition to that, someone already posted a gallery of nearly every single participating car for this year's Roar.

Enjoy 140+ photos.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GARRA20/library/IMSA%202014%20Roar%20Side%20Views?sort=4&page=1

LagunaSnaka · 3 Jan 2014, 20:14 (Ref:3350125)

Does anyone know if the P2 cars running at 900kg for The Roar?

wdave0 · 3 Jan 2014, 20:15 (Ref:3350127)

1. Isn't "good pics of the Delta Wing" an oxymoron?

2. Is either of the Mazdas running? They don't show in the results, maybe secret without transponders??

Danathar · 3 Jan 2014, 20:17 (Ref:3350129)

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Originally Posted by LagunaSnaka

Does anyone know if the P2 cars running at 900kg for The Roar?

is 900kg the pre or post adjustment weight for BoP? Last I heard they had removed the extra weight.

Fogelhund · 3 Jan 2014, 20:18 (Ref:3350130)

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Originally Posted by wdave0

1. Isn't "good pics of the Delta Wing" an oxymoron?

2. Is either of the Mazdas running? They don't show in the results, maybe secret without transponders??

The #07 Mazda is out right now, three laps as of this post.

Disraeli Eers · 3 Jan 2014, 20:20 (Ref:3350131)

Here's another makeshift "Spotters Guide"

http://www.racer.com/roar-before-the...deshow/1743/#2

Cuttlefish · 3 Jan 2014, 20:20 (Ref:3350132)

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Originally Posted by Nick Woodbury

In addition to that, someone already posted a gallery of nearly every single participating car for this year's Roar.

Enjoy 140+ photos.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/GARRA20/library/IMSA%202014%20Roar%20Side%20Views?sort=4&page=1

Awesome, thanks! It's like I'm there!

Some very intricate liveries on GTD cars, especially the #73 Park Place Porsche. SMP Ferrari looks good too. Flying Lizard R8s look GREAT with the diffuser poking out the back.

Louie Loper · 3 Jan 2014, 20:23 (Ref:3350136)

Deltawing is up on the other non-DP prototypes. Wondering how long this will last.

wdave0 · 3 Jan 2014, 20:26 (Ref:3350138)

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Originally Posted by wdave0

1. Isn't "good pics of the Delta Wing" an oxymoron?

2. Is either of the Mazdas running? They don't show in the results, maybe secret without transponders??

Never mind - found 07.

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