[WEC Race] WEC Round 7: Bahrain

[joeb]

Is interest in this series waning on here? Not much about the upcoming round this weekend. I don't have much to add, other than the 2 GTEAm AF Corse cars are back. No ESM and still no Strakka in P2.



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[Rodger Davies]

Yeah, hold a race in an interesting location and I'll watch again. This weekend is for Rally GB for me. Count me back in when they get to Brazil.

I'm excited and looking forward to next year, but only really for Spa, Le Mans, Nurburgring and maybe Fuji.

[Victor_RO]

I'll be away from home so won't be able to watch any of it. Unless there's decent wi-fi in a restaurant and I can sneak a few minutes on the live stream in the app.

[Deleted]

Originally Posted by Rodger Davies

Yeah, hold a race in an interesting location and I'll watch again.

+1

[J Jay]

I want to be enthused, but honestly I can't be ******. I'll probably have it on the tablet while I'm doing ... something else.

Congratulations to Toyota and the #8 crew. Yes I know, accidents etc., but I'm prepared to get burned on this one.

[TF110]

Toyota should wrap up both titles here going by their performance of late. They only need to lead by 44 points at the end of Bahrain. Right now they lead Audi 226-197 or 29 points. They need to score 15 more points than Audi this weekend and they win the manufacturer's championship. Maybe people arent enthusiastic about this race, but I am. I think Bahrain is one of the better Tilke layouts. Should be nice racing into the dark also!

[Pandemonium]

I really do love Bahrain. It is a really cool place. Very excited for this race. #Excitement #fudgeamericans.

[GT6]

Hopefully it will be covered live on UK motors TV so will watch it as it happens hoping the Audi and porkers can compete with Toyota this time

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Pandemonium

I really do love Bahrain. It is a really cool place. Very excited for this race. #Excitement #fudgeamericans.

What is a fudge american?

[Deleted]

Originally Posted by joeb

What is a fudge american?

If you look at his posting history, everybody who likes Sebring/RA/any old school track and doesn't show eternal love towards everything Grade 1 is a nostalgic hillbilly living in the past for liking such joke tracks. Also if one prefers say Corvettes instead of European makes it automatically equals being hillbilly, same for the drivers.

He once said he would prefer if Le Mans was held in the desert with no walls and huge runoffs.

[chernaudi]

Also, he seems to be an Audi fan, and ironically, ever since the WEC started, Audi have struggled on the Tilke-dromes relative to the North American/IMSA-style tracks (Silverstone, Spa, much of COTA layout-wise) where their high downforce/focus on cornering/braking would pay more dividends than at most Grade 1 tracks.

It should also be noted that Audi have already re-tubbed both cars prior to Thursday due to "damage" sustained at Shanghai. I'd suspect wear to the suspension mounts on the tub and difficulties with repairing them onsite. They had probably two tubs flown in.

The #2 was rebuilt around the original "spare" tub, while the #1 was rebuilt around one of likely two tubs that got flown in (one for the #1 and a spare).

[Beryl]

Never really understood the widespread strong indifference for Bahrain when, if you peel away the nostalgia, Sebring is a very similar track, except Sebring has less elevation change and has grass instead of sand.

Bahrain is a mediocre track, but I'd watch these LMP1 cars race pretty much anywhere, so I'll be tuning in if I can.

[TRspitfirefan]

Originally Posted by Beryl

Never really understood the strong indifference for Bahrain when, if you peel away the nostalgia, Sebring is a very similar track, except Sebring has less elevation change and has grass instead of sand.

Bahrain is a mediocre track, but I'd watch these LMP1 cars race pretty much anywhere, so I'll be tuning in if I can.

Nostalgia and history are a big part of any race tracks appeal.
I do agree however, that LMP1 cars are worth watching at any circuit.

[tux]

Audi will have about 10 hours to retub #1 if they want to get it out for the first session. http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/a...bs-in-bahrain/

[Disraeli Eers]

I'll be watching. This is the first race since Le Mans that hasn't happened during a football weekend at my alma mater, so I'm excited!

[Lagunaseca_4life]

Meh........watching the First two hours and final hour sound good to me just like any other WEC race........

[Giba]

LMP1 cars only race 8 times a year, so I will definitely be watching. Also, i know Bahrain doesn't have the history of other tracks that have hosted endurance racing in the past but all those circuits were the same when they started too.

[Spyderman]

It's a race. I like racing. I will follow it.

[TF110]

True. Thats how I look at it. Its not in the best location, scenic or political, but I watch the racing for the racing. Even here in the U.S. theres political social issues. Im sure Audi will make it in time. They may miss most or all of first practice, but theyll be in the race.

[snowdog140]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

It's a race. I like racing. I will follow it.

+1

[Pandemonium]

+1 For everyone posting here. Here comes the rant.
I really do apreciate the opinion of everyone. But there needs to be some weight on the other side of the balance. What happened to Beatle and his enthusiastic race threads? This track, Bahrain that is, is waaaaaaay better than Sebring. I think that, the FIA thinks that, and F1 fan thinks that, and anybody who does not know Sebring says "what crappy track is that". You need to respect opinions and to be more open minded. Bahrain is a cool place. Anybody that follows the event on twitter has seen the cool pictures. Tilke has amazing abilities. I have followed every race from the WEC and F1 in this circuit and the atmosphere in that fogged air is amazing!!. The desing is superb. Sorry for my English as always.

Also as a reflection... Nostalgia is better as what it is... Going back to what caused it is sometimes a dissapointment.
BRING ON THE RACE!!!

[Gingers4Justice]

For years I would have given my right arm for a World Championship for sports cars because I've never had one in my life time. There is no World Championship without rounds like these, whether you like it or not.

I'll be watching every second of every hour, just like I have with every round of the WEC apart from a couple hours kip in my tent at Le Mans. I don't really understand why the location plays such a role in people's interest - I get that it's no Sebring or Road Atlanta, but it's still a 6 hour race with the same cars you see at Le Mans. They haven't changed.

Hope it's a good race. Really looking forward to it.

[CyberMotor]

Audi currently leading free practice. Looks like they got the cars put back together successfully!

[Mike E]

I haven't bothered watching the last couple of F1 races that I have recorded but I will watch this, even if it is in Bahrain and on a forgettable track. I like the cars.

[Rennen]

Okay, tis true I have a vested interest...I watch every minute of each race on Motors TV with the Lap Top on Live Streaming and RML so I don't miss a lap during the Adverts! I even take the Lap top with me to the Kitchen or the Loo!

I write down every single lap time of our car, and every pit stop of every LMP1, what lap it occurs and note all driver changes, tyre changes and lap number of every incident that effects the race.

For me every F1 circuit is a 'proper race circuit'...as they all have their own unique challenge, be it rain or extream heat.

Bring it on, this year has been a bit of a nail-biter here!