IMSA Race Laguna Seca 2019

**joeb** · 13 Sep 2019, 18:48 (Ref:3927770)

This is happening as we speak. First practice is almost over and the entire Proto field is within 1.2 seconds. quite a bit more spread in gtlm with the Porsches at the bottom. I'm guessing they are holding back.

broadrun96 · 13 Sep 2019, 19:06 (Ref:3927771)

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Originally Posted by joeb

This is happening as we speak. First practice is almost over and the entire Proto field is within 1.2 seconds. quite a bit more spread in gtlm with the Porsches at the bottom. I'm guessing they are holding back.

Their new sponsor is US Concrete and they're personally delivering bags of it around the track to lucky fans?

fieldodreams79 · 13 Sep 2019, 20:15 (Ref:3927787)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Their new sponsor is US Concrete and they're personally delivering bags of it around the track to lucky fans?

We could use those to build some retaining walls in T4...

**skycafe** · 14 Sep 2019, 00:21 (Ref:3927818)

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Originally Posted by joeb

This is happening as we speak. First practice is almost over and the entire Proto field is within 1.2 seconds. quite a bit more spread in gtlm with the Porsches at the bottom. I'm guessing they are holding back.

Code Talking. I can't believe there were no BoP changes in GTLM prior to the race. Porsche is not going to want to invite any BoP for Petit (yes, my opinion).

**joeb** · 14 Sep 2019, 22:53 (Ref:3927996)

Acura sweeps front row, Park Place withdrawn after accident in qualy.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/t...ont-row-sweep/

TF110 · 15 Sep 2019, 08:22 (Ref:3928061)

I hope they keep the bop the same for the last race. Let them finish the year as is and see what they really have.

fieldodreams79 · 15 Sep 2019, 17:24 (Ref:3928154)

Hooray, I can watch this one live!!

belt driven · 15 Sep 2019, 17:48 (Ref:3928161)

If this race plays out anything like Road America; I might rethink my Petit plans. Wondering which turbo will win reminds me of the Petits I skipped in the late oughts because wondering which Audi would win was less than fascinating.

**joeb** · 15 Sep 2019, 19:03 (Ref:3928167)

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Originally Posted by belt driven

If this race plays out anything like Road America; I might rethink my Petit plans. Wondering which turbo will win reminds me of the Petits I skipped in the late oughts because wondering which Audi would win was less than fascinating.

So the race being decided by one of the 5 turbo cars is boring? Lots can happen in the race, you should go.

**joeb** · 15 Sep 2019, 19:11 (Ref:3928169)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Hooray, I can watch this one live!!

I'm going to watch until the Saints game starts, then i hit record

I am having trouble with the imsa radio stream. again.

fieldodreams79 · 15 Sep 2019, 19:12 (Ref:3928170)

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Originally Posted by belt driven

If this race plays out anything like Road America; I might rethink my Petit plans. Wondering which turbo will win reminds me of the Petits I skipped in the late oughts because wondering which Audi would win was less than fascinating.

More room for me and my idiot friends, then!

fieldodreams79 · 15 Sep 2019, 19:14 (Ref:3928171)

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Originally Posted by joeb

I'm going to watch until the Saints game starts, then i hit record

I am having trouble with the imsa radio stream. again.

I'm going straight NBCSN until I get tired of the commercial breaks.

I've not watched a recorded race yet this year. Ain't nobody got time for that!

EDIT - The ad breaks are relentless. Searching for a youtube stream.

fieldodreams79 · 15 Sep 2019, 19:15 (Ref:3928172)

I got back from the meat store and cigar shop in time to watch the start. Got a little "bangy" at the corkscrew.

And I love the track map talk after the start of the race...

**joeb** · 15 Sep 2019, 19:23 (Ref:3928175)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

I got back from the meat store and cigar shop in time to watch the start. Got a little "bangy" at the corkscrew.

And I love the track map talk after the start of the race...

ARe you saying you would rather watch the race? Now we have some other segment with Mclaren

**skycafe** · 15 Sep 2019, 19:32 (Ref:3928180)

Thanks for the race thread, and I can't believe I am watching live (I almost hesitated writing that for fear of fate tipping the satellite out of orbit).

Go Pfaff!

**joeb** · 15 Sep 2019, 19:38 (Ref:3928181)

Seems like some early stops for the protos and especially the gtlm cars. If they only made it 33 minutes, this will be a lot of stops in the race.

fieldodreams79 · 15 Sep 2019, 19:46 (Ref:3928184)

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Originally Posted by joeb

ARe you saying you would rather watch the race? Now we have some other segment with Mclaren

Yeah, he has to be upper brass at Fox and NBC that just totally don't get motor sports coverage. Or maybe I don't know how the money works.

fieldodreams79 · 15 Sep 2019, 19:48 (Ref:3928186)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Seems like some early stops for the protos and especially the gtlm cars. If they only made it 33 minutes, this will be a lot of stops in the race.

It should be a two or three stop race, right? Short stinting the first one then changing driver on next stop with one last stop for fuel and maybe tires?

EDIT - Joey Hand and Ford already making a driver change. 35 mins for Dirk and 2 hours for Joey. I'd be peeved if i were Dirk. Others changing drivers, too...

**joeb** · 15 Sep 2019, 20:06 (Ref:3928191)

THe acuras swap places in traffic.

jdc car takes a spin through the beach

seanyb505 · 15 Sep 2019, 20:15 (Ref:3928195)

Major action among classes and we switch to onboards of various cars just circulating.

belt driven · 15 Sep 2019, 20:21 (Ref:3928196)

P2 strikes again

fieldodreams79 · 15 Sep 2019, 20:28 (Ref:3928197)

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Originally Posted by seanyb505

Major action among classes and we switch to onboards of various cars just circulating.

It's like they have a plan going in and they just stick with it rather than covering the event.

Jameson · 15 Sep 2019, 20:29 (Ref:3928198)

Am I the only one who can't listen to Shea Adams squeaking and singing on the IMSA stream? Douche comment, I know, but I've waited years before getting it out. Alright, back to racing..

fieldodreams79 · 15 Sep 2019, 20:45 (Ref:3928202)

Is that Pat Long on NBC commentary crew?

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Originally Posted by Jameson

Am I the only one who can't listen to Shea Adams squeaking and singing on the IMSA stream? Douche comment, I know, but I've waited years before getting it out. Alright, back to racing..

People seem to either enjoy her well enough or despise her. I'm watching ads on NBCSN so I can't give my opinion on her today

I wish IMSA would show the races live on their Roku app.

belt driven · 15 Sep 2019, 21:06 (Ref:3928208)

55 dead... Trans

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