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Hmm... when will they all pit...
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13 May 2018, 13:11 (Ref:3822086) | #1552 | |
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I don't think the 4 will pit, but do think the 912 will.
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This is tense...
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13 May 2018, 13:19 (Ref:3822094) | #1554 | ||
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#912 and #4 pit
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13 May 2018, 13:21 (Ref:3822096) | #1555 | |
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I was completely wrong. Not sure why the 4 slowed down really.
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13 May 2018, 13:28 (Ref:3822097) | #1556 | |
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The manthey car won't do another lap I don't think
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13 May 2018, 13:31 (Ref:3822099) | #1557 | ||
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Manthey WINS!!!!
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13 May 2018, 13:32 (Ref:3822100) | #1558 | |
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Woop woop!
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13 May 2018, 13:33 (Ref:3822101) | #1559 | ||
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Not the 911 I was hoping for, but congratulations to the #912 for a fantastic N24 victory.
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13 May 2018, 13:35 (Ref:3822102) | #1560 | |
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Congrats to Manthey, definitely earned that one
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13 May 2018, 15:16 (Ref:3822118) | #1561 | ||
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That was good stuff! After watching off and on for the first 14 hours, I missed the start of the downpours and red flags but followed the last 2 hours. What a fun, unique race as always.
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13 May 2018, 16:35 (Ref:3822134) | #1562 | |
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Great race as always! Shame I couldn't follow the middle half that much. Congrats to Manthey for the win!
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13 May 2018, 20:57 (Ref:3822197) | #1563 | |
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The Nürburgring always serves a great race, so no surprises, those who get to see it live are so lucky. Manthay do it again
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13 May 2018, 21:06 (Ref:3822201) | #1564 | |
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Great event!!!
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13 May 2018, 22:47 (Ref:3822218) | #1565 | ||
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I quite like the idea of a 1 stop dash for the cash to culminate an endurance race, not pure I know but maybe someone like Creventic should experiment with that format
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14 May 2018, 08:49 (Ref:3822278) | #1566 | |
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Just about recovered from my first N24. What a stunning place it is. I knew the circuit was special but wow. Just magic to be trackside on the Nordschleife. I got sunburnt, soaked and a red flag for fog so I think that is an authentic N24 experience. Will have some photos up in the next day or so. Thanks to Rodger Davies for showing me around! |
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14 May 2018, 09:00 (Ref:3822284) | #1567 | |
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I guess once you go, you can't wait to go back. I don't think you'll ever hear a bad word said against the circuit. It's certainly a big difference from other motorsport events. Just remember to bring all weather gear, as it can be very fickle! I would love to go one day, who knows?
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14 May 2018, 13:42 (Ref:3822320) | #1568 | ||
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The drivers at the end were earning their paycheck for sure! Tired drivers, wet track, poor visibility, what more could you ask for!
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14 May 2018, 15:46 (Ref:3822348) | #1569 | |
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I didn't watch the whole race or even most of it. I did see a lot of code 60's and slow zones when I tuned in though. I think that was a shame because it really hurts and helps some competitors. That's all part of the race I guess with having so many classes and different speed levels. I'd really like to see some more variety at the top of the field though. Seemed like it was a German manufacturer washout. The only different cars were the lone Aston Martin and the Glickenhaus. Maybe next year!
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14 May 2018, 16:17 (Ref:3822354) | #1570 | ||
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I didn't catch the beginning or much of the event until about midway, but wow. What a race! It certainly didn't disappoint. What those drivers were doing in the periods of heavy rain and fog is the absolute definition of bonkers. Following along with the in-car cameras as they made their way through the mountains was a real highlight. Absolutely fantastic.
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14 May 2018, 16:23 (Ref:3822359) | #1571 | |
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Obviously Nurburgring didn’t disappoint. It’s rare you find people complimenting on every accept of a race weekend. Greatest race circuit ever
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14 May 2018, 16:42 (Ref:3822369) | #1572 | ||
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First time at the N24 - having had a couple of practice runs at the VLN which is the same, but totally different !
Walked the track Saturday - well got to Adenau and decided it was nearly as short to keep going (the completist in me !). it's a long way and very hilly :-) Well worth it too. Watched the start just after Bergwerk where they are all coming through flat out - brilliant. Back Sunday morning to Brunnchen and walked down as far as Schwalbenschwantz before the red flag flew. Then back to the start for the finish - eventually finding an open car park as far way as possible from the track (A1). Superb view of part two from the Mecrcedes Tribune with a real appreciation of the changing / lack of visibiity. Link to some photos will follow soon. Congrats to Manthey ! |
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Looks like I have to save up to go. Just hearing all this makes me realise what I am missing. One day
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14 May 2018, 21:27 (Ref:3822434) | #1574 | |
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Here are some shots I took from the race if anyone is interested. A cool place for photography. You'd need a few years to get to everywhere.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/949985...57666936596847 1 by Richard Simpson, on Flickr 2 by Richard Simpson, on Flickr 5 by Richard Simpson, on Flickr 30 by Richard Simpson, on Flickr 3 by Richard Simpson, on Flickr |
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Thanks for the pictures, got some good shots there. Must be hard to visit everywhere in one weekend
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