IMSA Race 2017 Sahlen's 6 Hours of the Glen(IMSA @ Watkins Glen)June 29-July 2

Matt · 26 Jun 2017, 19:38 (Ref:3747086)

6 Hours in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. 39 cars will compete across 4 classes to see who will take home the trophy. Also in competition this weekend is the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, IMSA's Prototype Challenge, The USA/Canada Porsche GT3 Cup races, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo.

The race will be broadcast on FS1 starting at 10a Eastern Time.

Essentials:

IMSA Radio

IMSA WSC/CTSCC Spotter Guide

Entry List for WSC(39 cars)

Entry List for CTSCC(36 cars)

Entry list for IMSA Prototype Challenge(25 cars)

Entry List for Lamborghini Super Trofeo(20 cars)

Entry List for Porsche GT3 Cup USA(24 cars)

Entry List for Porsche GT3 Cup Canada(16 cars)

Event Schedule(at bottom of page)

Watkins Glen, NY Weekend Weather

Event History

Track Layout:

Track Graphics c/o RacingCircuits.info

Last Years Race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76eYvBXFohY - Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zikgUkOfdBE - Part 2

Spotter Guide will be updated on the 29th with the BMW scheme, but I'll be on my way to the track so I won't be able to upload it.

MaskedRacer · 27 Jun 2017, 13:38 (Ref:3747299)

1. GTLM's better keep it clean this time!

2. I wonder what the DPI pole will be this time. If you compare it to the pole in 2015. I bet it will be a good 8 second difference. Between the track repave and the new car formula.

3. Why the heck do they start the race at 10:00 am! Been this way for a long time now. I always hated that. People do go to Church you know. 12 noon would be much better.

JLGarcia · 27 Jun 2017, 13:42 (Ref:3747300)

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

3. Why the heck do they start the race at 10:00 am! Been this way for a long time now. I always hated that. People do go to Church you know. 12 noon would be much better.

Because people would like to get home before dark?

Matt · 27 Jun 2017, 13:47 (Ref:3747303)

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Originally Posted by JLGarcia

Because people would like to get home before dark?

This.

While I'd love for it to be a Saturday race that runs from like, 2p-8p, I understand why they do what they do. It's a 5 hour trip home for me and I work Monday morning, so it all works out.

fieldodreams79 · 27 Jun 2017, 15:44 (Ref:3747342)

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

3. Why the heck do they start the race at 10:00 am! Been this way for a long time now. I always hated that. People do go to Church you know. 12 noon would be much better.

I get this as I go to services, but won't this Sunday. I'll be visiting wife's fam and per my usual, I'll force them to watch motor racing

And it will be 9 am where I'll be.

In addition, they make these marvelous things called "mobile devices" and "ear buds". Work wonders in the "back corner". It's how I watched the last North London Derby at White Heart Lane a few weeks ago.... (just pulling your chain a wee bit).

I know. I'm going to hell.

JHamilton · 27 Jun 2017, 17:29 (Ref:3747363)

Well, a Cadillac is probably going to win so there's no sense in watching.

Matt · 27 Jun 2017, 17:33 (Ref:3747365)

I'm gonna get drunk for 4 days straight in the toe of the boot, I really don't care who wins.

Akrapovic · 27 Jun 2017, 17:35 (Ref:3747366)

10-4 also means it works in Europe. UK time that's about 3pm till 9pm. More international audience.

**skycafe** · 27 Jun 2017, 18:21 (Ref:3747388)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

6 Hours in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. 39 cars will compete across 4 classes to see who will take home the trophy. Also in competition this weekend is the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, IMSA's Prototype Challenge, The USA/Canada Porsche GT3 Cup races, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo.
.

Spiffy job on the race thread!

fieldodreams79 · 27 Jun 2017, 19:59 (Ref:3747420)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

10-4 also means it works in Europe. UK time that's about 3pm till 9pm. More international audience.

Enjoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

I'm gonna get drunk for 4 days straight in the toe of the boot, I really don't care who wins.

Enjoy

Does this mean you'll drink from a boot, too? I need to get that way for this one day. Do they still allow camping in the Bog?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

Well, a Cadillac is probably going to win so there's no sense in watching.

Whaaaaa?

Matt · 27 Jun 2017, 21:24 (Ref:3747467)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Enjoy

Does this mean you'll drink from a boot, too? I need to get that way for this one day. Do they still allow camping in the Bog?

Potentially!

...and yeah, but it's all manicured and nice and has roads going through it, so less a bog, and more like the rest of the tracks camping areas.

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Lamborghini Super Trofeo Spotter Guide

Scorchess · 27 Jun 2017, 21:27 (Ref:3747468)

Looking forward to watching the GTLM battle, 6 hours is so much better than these short races lately.

JHamilton · 27 Jun 2017, 21:45 (Ref:3747476)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Whaaaaa?

Yeah, they win every week. Sad!

In all seriousness, I can't wait for this one. The lack of Risi is a bummer as I feel like they'd be strong this weekend, but this is a great field otherwise.

TF110 · 27 Jun 2017, 22:09 (Ref:3747481)

Will the Mazda last for 6 hours? I sure hope so. I think they're a little closer to the front now judging from the improvements over the past couple races. I'm eager to see the speeds these guys reach too.

andy_b · 28 Jun 2017, 00:38 (Ref:3747497)

Spotter Guides for the Lamborghini series is now live as well as the main event. The main IMSA guide will be updated with the BMW Livery on Thursday night. Currently embargoed.

Also have Porsche GT3 Cup USA and Canada Spotter Guides, but these are year-long guides and sometimes drivers come and go.

All available at the Ten-Tenths hosted www.spotterguides.com

Slipknot · 28 Jun 2017, 13:54 (Ref:3747599)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_b

Spotter Guides for the Lamborghini series is now live as well as the main event. The main IMSA guide will be updated with the BMW Livery on Thursday night. Currently embargoed.

Thanks for the guides.

RWill2073 · 28 Jun 2017, 20:48 (Ref:3747674)

Will there be a way to watch the second half when it goes off fs1? I don't get fs2. Any chance it'll be on fsgo at least? Or any other links?

JHamilton · 28 Jun 2017, 23:44 (Ref:3747691)

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Originally Posted by RWill2073

Will there be a way to watch the second half when it goes off fs1? I don't get fs2. Any chance it'll be on fsgo at least? Or any other links?

I don't have FS2 either but have been able to stream the IMSA races on foxsportsgo this season.

JHamilton · 28 Jun 2017, 23:45 (Ref:3747692)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_b

Spotter Guides for the Lamborghini series is now live as well as the main event. The main IMSA guide will be updated with the BMW Livery on Thursday night. Currently embargoed.

Also have Porsche GT3 Cup USA and Canada Spotter Guides, but these are year-long guides and sometimes drivers come and go.

All available at the Ten-Tenths hosted www.spotterguides.com

Awesome as usual, Andy.

RWill2073 · 28 Jun 2017, 23:49 (Ref:3747693)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

I don't have FS2 either but have been able to stream the IMSA races on foxsportsgo this season.

Were you able to for Detroit? I wasn't, which is what makes me wonder if I'll be able for this one. I know one of the links given in an earlier race had a message board and said he would be streaming this one, but you never know.

JHamilton · 28 Jun 2017, 23:52 (Ref:3747696)

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWill2073

Were you able to for Detroit? I wasn't, which is what makes me wonder if I'll be able for this one. I know one of the links given in an earlier race had a message board and said he would be streaming this one, but you never know.

Yep, I got detriot.

RWill2073 · 29 Jun 2017, 00:30 (Ref:3747699)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

Yep, I got detriot.

Ok. Guess I'll just have to wait and see. Thanks.

**joeb** · 29 Jun 2017, 02:57 (Ref:3747717)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

I don't have FS2 either but have been able to stream the IMSA races on foxsportsgo this season.

I've got Dish and FS2 was added to the package I subscribe to. I didn't know this and missed a bit of race coverage because I thought I still didn't get it. But now I know and I still won't get to watch on Sunday, because of other ****.

airbusA346 · 29 Jun 2017, 16:57 (Ref:3747822)

Bergmeister will miss the race due to a family emergency in Germany.

http://mailchi.mp/5da598235fb0/bergm...lens-six-hours

chernaudi · 29 Jun 2017, 23:42 (Ref:3747862)

Also Ed Brown has withdrawn from driving at Watkins Glen due to back surgery. Van Overbeek and Bruno Senna will be in the car this weekend.

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