General Sportscar Chat thread - Page 8

jasonjessica09 · 23 May 2013, 19:25 (Ref:3252292)

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Originally Posted by gregtummer

Have you seen 2007-2008 ALMS?

Good point, but I'm talking about today's version P2 which really got its start in 2011.

Fogelhund · 23 May 2013, 19:29 (Ref:3252295)

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Originally Posted by gregtummer

Have you seen 2007-2008 ALMS?

Kind of irrelevant, although if we are allowed to, I might go back and put in a vote for Groups 4, 6 and 7 then.

JHamilton · 23 May 2013, 19:30 (Ref:3252296)

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Originally Posted by jsTrecu

I find it strange that so many people choose P1 as their first option. I know it's the top level of endurance racing, but right now with only two real contenders and one of them running an "underfunded" (compared to Audi, according to what is said on the Toyota thread) program, I feel like more is needed in that particular class to be called "la crème de la crème".

Looking just from an entertainment point of view, would you still make it your first choice ? That's the only factor I took into account to make my list.

I could watch a P1 car circle around by itself for hours and preferably a privateer car like MM or Rebellion.

Canada ALMS fan · 23 May 2013, 20:12 (Ref:3252321)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

I could watch a P1 car circle around by itself for hours and preferably a privateer car like MM or Rebellion.

Yes, and they sound sooo sweet! I still get shivers when they go by.

Canada ALMS fan · 23 May 2013, 20:13 (Ref:3252322)

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Originally Posted by Mechanic Z

They are so equally matched, I wouldn't be surprised if every race in P1 is that impressive!

Now if only Dyson could get their act together...

gregtummer · 23 May 2013, 20:17 (Ref:3252328)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

I could watch a P1 car circle around by itself for hours and preferably a privateer car like MM or Rebellion.

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Originally Posted by Canada ALMS fan

Yes, and they sound sooo sweet! I still get shivers when they go by.

LMP1s are absolute magic.

TF110 · 23 May 2013, 20:27 (Ref:3252338)

I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.

Mal · 23 May 2013, 21:49 (Ref:3252387)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.

go - you wont be disappointed

JHamilton · 23 May 2013, 21:53 (Ref:3252393)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.

Bring sunscreen... and an IV bag.

Breitling24 · 23 May 2013, 23:32 (Ref:3252455)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.

Already booked.

dj choc ice · 23 May 2013, 23:37 (Ref:3252457)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.

Do it, the speed the LMP1 cars carry through quick corners is mesmerizing. The Toyota's and Rebellions's through Maggots/Becketts at Silverstone were astonishng, especially the snap, crackle and pop of the Rebellions getting on and off the throttle.

I took a friend to her first ever motor race and her immediate reaction was wow and lots of gawping at this years WEC Silverstone round, especially the Hangar straight and Maggots and Becketts. Hell, she even watched the full live stream of the Spa round as well, another convert to sports car racing.

TF110 · 24 May 2013, 09:18 (Ref:3252559)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

Bring sunscreen... and an IV bag.

Hah! I know the Texas summer heat! My brother lived in Houston for a couple years. I grew up in NJ so the beach was my friend. Im used to it. Lots of water and a hat and I'll be good. The main concern is figuring out how to get to the track or where to stay. I have a few months.

TRspitfirefan · 24 May 2013, 13:00 (Ref:3252634)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.

Make it happen. Its worth it!

Beetle · 24 May 2013, 14:03 (Ref:3252658)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.

I'll be down there too. I live 3 hours away so it'll be a pretty easy journey. We should meet - and talk about how much Audi rules and watch the Toyota's hybrid systems fail.

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Originally Posted by Breitling24

Already booked.

Hopefully you aren't serious!

Breitling24 · 24 May 2013, 14:22 (Ref:3252668)

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Originally Posted by Beetle

Hopefully you aren't serious!

Why?

Mechanic Z · 24 May 2013, 17:50 (Ref:3252749)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.

GO!!!

nkoske · 24 May 2013, 19:40 (Ref:3252795)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.

Just got our plane tickets.

JHamilton · 25 May 2013, 03:46 (Ref:3252906)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Hah! I know the Texas summer heat! My brother lived in Houston for a couple years. I grew up in NJ so the beach was my friend. Im used to it. Lots of water and a hat and I'll be good. The main concern is figuring out how to get to the track or where to stay. I have a few months.

Stay as close to downtown as you can and you'll want to rent a car. There are no shuttles out there and it's a little too far for a cab. Make sure you book a room before they realize there is an event going on.

TF110 · 25 May 2013, 07:53 (Ref:3252956)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

Stay as close to downtown as you can and you'll want to rent a car. There are no shuttles out there and it's a little too far for a cab. Make sure you book a room before they realize there is an event going on.

I figured itd be a ways from the track for accomodations. I will have to get the planning soon.

Mal · 25 May 2013, 08:06 (Ref:3252959)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I figured itd be a ways from the track for accomodations. I will have to get the planning soon.

Take the advice and book a hotel room quickly - you can always cancel it if you change your mind

TF110 · 25 May 2013, 08:15 (Ref:3252961)

I lost my liscense for unpaid tickets so it'll be tough lol. Might get the gf to go since she has friends there. Will be a tough sell but she may come around.

Coach Ep · 25 May 2013, 10:12 (Ref:3252990)

Ticket already in the bag! Flying in to Dallas on Thu, Sept. 19. Come and see me on the turn, I should be easy to spot in orange!

JHamilton · 25 May 2013, 16:08 (Ref:3253071)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I lost my liscense for unpaid tickets so it'll be tough lol. Might get the gf to go since she has friends there. Will be a tough sell but she may come around.

It can still be done. If you stay near the airport you will be halfway from downtown and the track. I'd figure $25 cab ride to go either way. Also, my hotel ran shuttles to downtown about once an hour.

dxk1 · 25 May 2013, 19:39 (Ref:3253139)

When talking about the general ranking of GT cars in terms of speed, where do the Australian V8 Supercars rank? Faster than DTM? Somewhere between DTM and Japanese GT500 Supercars? I guess I'm just interested if we put all of these GT cars on a track how would they come out in terms of lap time speed. I'm guessing both the Japanese GT500 Supercars and the DTM cars would be faster than GTE but am thinking GTE might be slightly faster than Australian V8 Supercars or am I wrong?

DK

JHamilton · 25 May 2013, 20:34 (Ref:3253165)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

When talking about the general ranking of GT cars in terms of speed, where do the Australian V8 Supercars rank? Faster than DTM? Somewhere between DTM and Japanese GT500 Supercars? I guess I'm just interested if we put all of these GT cars on a track how would they come out in terms of lap time speed. I'm guessing both the Japanese GT500 Supercars and the DTM cars would be faster than GTE but am thinking GTE might be slightly faster than Australian V8 Supercars or am I wrong?

DK

That sounds about right. At COTA they were 1sec faster than WC in qualifying, so maybe GT3ish in speed.

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