Daytona 24 Hours this weekend!

**skycafe** · 28 Jan 2004, 03:17 (Ref:853120)

Well, nobody else started it so here we go! I am getting that excited feeling, race car buzz! I may like the ALMS better, but I am just a few days away and a 50 minute drive from Daytona and this year's 24 Hours.

I would like to see Racer's Group pull it off again, great story after their baptism by fire problems. Being realistic, I think there is enough development and some cars have a wealth of driver talent to put one of the DP's on top at the end. But I will go sentimental and say it will be the Gunnar Fabcar Porsche with Paul Newman doing some stints.

I look to the remaining places to be Porsche GT3's, a GT3 Cup car in top five, probably Doncaster, and two other DP's in the top ten.

Never bet against a Porsche anywhere, especially Daytona!

Danske · 28 Jan 2004, 04:57 (Ref:853157)

I think I'm most anxious to see how the new cars do in their first race, the Crawfords, Rileys, Maseratis, and PTG BMWs. Hmm, might include the new model Fabcar in that list too. How they all do could give the first glimpse of where the season is headed.

billnchristy · 28 Jan 2004, 05:08 (Ref:853160)

Should be some good racing all around!!

Cant wait to see how everyone holds up...perfect waste of a cold and snowy weekend!!!!

gttouring · 28 Jan 2004, 05:26 (Ref:853166)

race season- is on woohoo-
Daytona is always exciting-24 hours starting saturday woohoo!!
Paul Newman is racing - yes! Did you see their car>?!! it is a black Porsche Fabcar and it is covered in flames!
that is nice- breathing life into DP's is a great idea this way- have i come around on them?? not entirely- but mostly.
the roofs are too flat still, but nice job!

Fab · 28 Jan 2004, 06:15 (Ref:853194)

Come on, Daytona fans, let's open the bets : who's gonna win this one ?

Fab · 28 Jan 2004, 06:16 (Ref:853195)

BTW, could you give the link again for :
- live timing and scoring,
- live radio coverage
if possible ?

Thank you by advance, we'll follow from the other side of the Pond !

Chevyguy · 28 Jan 2004, 07:23 (Ref:853229)

Ummm..don't know how to work this crazy thing, so no link.

For a bet, my money's on #27. They've won it before twice, and one of many cars with great drivers. I'm pulling for #09. I would just love to see three Crawfords sweep the podium, ya know what I mean?

GT, Buckler, Burgmeister, Bernhard. I'm thinking threpeat, but they've got to wear down Risi and PTG. Great three way battle each with good drivers and and a differant brand.

The Badger · 28 Jan 2004, 08:08 (Ref:853253)

TRG for the win ..... please !!!

cybersdorf · 28 Jan 2004, 08:15 (Ref:853258)

A Ferrari will win.

GeorgeA · 28 Jan 2004, 12:50 (Ref:853551)

Hi Fab,

www.grand-am.com will give you the entry info, schedules, and live T&S.

George

Fab · 28 Jan 2004, 14:41 (Ref:853701)

Thank you George !

SFonseca · 28 Jan 2004, 15:44 (Ref:853778)

#88 ASM Team's Porsche will win.

GeorgeA · 28 Jan 2004, 16:19 (Ref:853836)

You're welcome Fab.

I assume the Rolex 24 does not get televised in Europe?

gttouring · 28 Jan 2004, 16:26 (Ref:853848)

well are racer's groupd going to make it with all 3 cars?
they may be a threat- the new rules i feel will let the Fabcar Porsche take it to the front, hassled by the ganassi entry-
and the Doran Lista 'lexus'- those should be the class of the show. now if they break...
a ferrari will win.

Fab · 28 Jan 2004, 16:27 (Ref:853851)

Quote:

Originally posted by GeorgeA
You're welcome Fab.

I assume the Rolex 24 does not get televised in Europe?

No I'm afraid...

I'll follow it on the net (is there a radio available ?)... what's the hour for the start ? (East Coast Time)

Duffacus · 28 Jan 2004, 16:32 (Ref:853859)

The Red Bull Ferrari, lovely looking car

Karl Kling · 28 Jan 2004, 17:14 (Ref:853938)

I've been in some contact with Eurosport and they said they will show a one hour review from Daytona on February 22 at 23:00.

**skycafe** · 28 Jan 2004, 17:36 (Ref:853960)

Start is 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

The BE Racing Ferrari Modena is a beautiful car!

The Racer's Group has earned a Flame Paint job too!

The Treester · 28 Jan 2004, 17:53 (Ref:853977)

I'm pulling for the #38 TPC Porsche.... i'm not being bias or anthing like that,

I can't wait to get there!

**PascaLM** · 28 Jan 2004, 20:42 (Ref:854222)

Is Arie Luyendyk Jr Arie's son on the Ford n°9 ?

Duffacus · 28 Jan 2004, 20:53 (Ref:854234)

Yes he is.

billnchristy · 28 Jan 2004, 20:55 (Ref:854236)

I believe there is no radio or streaming, though GA does publish race notes every hour or so I believe.

If I find anymore info ill post it.

thebear · 28 Jan 2004, 22:57 (Ref:854422)

"thebear" will be working Race Control (tower) as follows:

Saturday, 31 January - 16h00-21h00
Sunday, 01 February 05h00-09h00

Speed(vision) will have a camera installed in Race Control. Please watch Speed(vision) and clap at appropriate times.

cybersdorf · 29 Jan 2004, 00:00 (Ref:854462)

Quote:

Originally posted by thebear
"thebear" will be working Race Control (tower) as follows: ...

Good, we'll know who to blame.

**skycafe** · 29 Jan 2004, 01:21 (Ref:854517)

Hey, thebear, so you are going to be in climate controlled environment, out of sun, heat, cold, rain, dust, mud? Gee, you aren't going to have any fun at all then!

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