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11 Jun 2003, 09:13 (Ref:627968)
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Stormin' Norma
How many 911s will beat the Norma?
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11 Jun 2003, 09:31 (Ref:627985)
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Re: Stormin' Norma
The Norma will finish in the top 15 this time.
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11 Jun 2003, 09:37 (Ref:627990)
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More importantly will the Norma finish at all...........
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11 Jun 2003, 09:43 (Ref:627999)
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A 911 will be at the overall podium on sunday afternoon!
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11 Jun 2003, 09:48 (Ref:628005)
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Sorry, can't agree Cy - the Norma will not see out the night.
(There, that guarantees it a top 15 placing.....  )
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11 Jun 2003, 09:49 (Ref:628007)
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11 Jun 2003, 10:40 (Ref:628076)
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I agree Ayse, Norma (this year's Debora surely) will not make it to the end. Probably in competition with the Durango or one of the weaker 675s for first to drop out. As for a 911 on the podium, not a chance. Perhaps if the VAG entries have problems (and it has the reliability) one of the Prodrive Ferraris could potentially make it, but I would be very surprised.
God it is getting close now, butterflies in the stomach thinking about the weekend. Just wish I was there now, next year I will definitely be going for longer, I really miss the build up and atmosphere. |
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11 Jun 2003, 14:01 (Ref:628283)
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The Norma was my "First to Flame Out" pick in the predict the winner thread that closed at the beginning of the week...
I don't think they will finish 15th in their class... I'm still wearing my black armband this week in honor of Taurus Lola... |
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11 Jun 2003, 19:45 (Ref:628731)
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11 Jun 2003, 20:53 (Ref:628855)
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aha!
So that's why the Norma is so slow - the Corvettes keep getting in its way, probably broken down again....
 http://jl.tertrin.free.fr/Photos/Le%...20pre%20JM.jpg http://jl.tertrin.free.fr |
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12 Jun 2003, 14:41 (Ref:629507)
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Just as a foot note - that each driver is within 110% of the fastest car in its’ category – at present that is 3.58.783. Last night the Norma's best lap was 4.08.081.......
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12 Jun 2003, 14:53 (Ref:629516)
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Then they are not in the 110% are theY?
And neither is Team Nasamax... Please clarify.... |
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12 Jun 2003, 15:00 (Ref:629522)
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Correct Team Nasamax did a time of 4.01.666 last night, but I see from Autosport that they reckon there is another 7 seconds in the car.
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12 Jun 2003, 19:28 (Ref:629774)
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Looks as if the Norma hasn't improved it's time, but Nasamax have improved
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12 Jun 2003, 19:32 (Ref:629778)
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Yes, and they have go 7 seconds faster. guess they were right. But 3m58 is still absolutely pathetic
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12 Jun 2003, 19:35 (Ref:629780)
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Maybe it's in the wrong class maybe it should be a 675 car instead
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12 Jun 2003, 19:40 (Ref:629782)
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3m58 is pathetic for a 675 too tho.
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12 Jun 2003, 19:42 (Ref:629784)
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and it looks as if there is a 125% rule as well -
To quote the offical regulations article 9.7 "to 125% of the average of the best 3 laps set by 3 cars of different makes" So it still might get in |
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12 Jun 2003, 21:34 (Ref:629969)
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Nasamax up to 3:52
The norma is 36th on the grid, no improvement... What a waste of an invite!!!! |
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12 Jun 2003, 21:36 (Ref:629973)
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I hate to say it, but it's only there because it's French...
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12 Jun 2003, 21:59 (Ref:630023)
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I agree about the waste of the invite, but was looking forward to rooting for this year's Debora. Always a laugh to see prototypes overtaken by 911s as well!
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Alright, so the top 15 prediction was a bit bold... - looks like a DNQ for the Norma. Ouchhh. |
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12 Jun 2003, 22:05 (Ref:630033)
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Maybe they can take it back to South Florida and use it for a planter...
I envision a big palm tree plopped right into the cockpit.... Taurus has to be pulling their hair out right now.... |
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12 Jun 2003, 22:28 (Ref:630066)
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I think they should be OK I have a funny feeling we will see the car out there on Saturday
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13 Jun 2003, 03:29 (Ref:630175)
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How would they make it out there?
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