What are your opinions about sportscar racing???

[Frango]

The italian racing web magazine Racingworld.it has launched a poll finalised to find out what fans think about sportscar racing, as it is now, and what would they prefer about the future

The poll is, of course, in english, and u can see it (and reply) at the following URL

http://www.racingworld.it/fiagt/form/poll2006.html

In seven days time we'll publish the results

[zac510]

Which of the following sides turns you on more

Looking forward to the results nonetheless.

[mirkob]

Corrected:

"In your opinion, which is the best thing in GT/Sportscar racing?"

[Truckosaurus]

Good survey lads, extra points for getting to the heart of the matter re: Grand-AM - "is it because they are slow and ugly?".

[sportscarsRULE]

For the Grand-Am question, you should add the following option: "The series resembles NASCAR too closely (many crashes and contrived FCYs)."

[dj choc ice]

for grand AM add the following "*******ised LMP cars which are slow ugly and rubbish, and a rip off of the ALMS and LMS at a low price which is crap also"

[Frango]

Originally Posted by zac510

"Which of the following sides turns you on more"

Maybe while translating the survey i was listening "sex bomb"

[The Badger]

Or Grace Jones "Pull up to my BUMper baby" !!!

[Viper GTS-R***]

Interesting poll! Iv'e certainly fill in the poll ans very curious to the results!

[John Turner]

Well I've voted; will be interesting to see the results.

[mirkob]

The results of the "Italian" poll will be publish, this Friday;
up to now more then 120 users from racingworld.it gave their preferences.

[tux]

very nice poll, filled it in and am very intrested to see the results

[zac510]

Originally Posted by Frango

Maybe while translating the survey i was listening "sex bomb"

You could replace the answer options with pictures of pit babes

[cptkablamo]

I like the poll...I will be interested to see the results...especially what people really think of Grand Am

[chocmonster7]

Originally Posted by dj choc ice

for grand AM add the following "*******ised LMP cars which are slow ugly and rubbish, and a rip off of the ALMS and LMS at a low price which is crap also"

Have you finished being quite so childish?

I for one enjoy GrandAm and am not afraid to say so but then I also enjoy all other types of sportscar racing, perhaps it's becuase I'm not a prejudiced snob.

[Nick49]

Hello

Nice to see a survey on sportscar racing for a change although perhaps I've missed the other ones. I have to admit the LMS is my favourite series; full grids and a proper endurance duration. I do watch, however, ALL sports car racing even the GrandAm when I can. The GrandAms may be ugly and slow but it is sportscar racing and I have seen some cracking races. It would be interesting to see the top ones at Le Mans. Pipe dream???

Nick

[Frango]

i'd like it too, maybe some of them would see the finish, but ACO clearly dismissed the hypotesis of admitting such cars

[AU N EGL]

Originally Posted by Nick49

It would be interesting to see the top ones at Le Mans. Pipe dream???

Nick

Nick

Not really. The top or fastest Grand Am Daytona Protypes are Slower then the AVERAGE GT2 car, Not the Fastest GT2 the AVERAGE GT2 car.

There are several circuits in the US that Grand Am and ALMS run, Mid-Ohio, Sears Point, Mossport for example. The fastest Grand AM DPs are 2 secs a lap slower the the Fastest GT2 cars.

So no the Grand AM DPs would not make the LM grid, they are too slow.

I watch most of the Grand Am races, and go to the two at Virginia International Raceway, my home track 90 mins away, each time they are there. I spend more time looking at the cars in the paddock.

Rember Grand AM or Grand SHAM is owned by NASCAR.

[Lloyd87]

well guys, up to now the most favourite champ. seem to be both LMS and ALMS, which i'm really surpised about, as I expected more votes for FIA GT; in addition, most people seem to prefer the current format of FIA GT races, while I think some changes should be brought in.
The most satysting aspect of these races seems to be the very high numbers of cars in grid, while the most complained one is the TV coverage, not well extended yet.

Well guys, keep voting
u're just great

[ger80]

FIA what? If the german and belgium teams do something else next year because they dont want to race somewhere in south america ...

[AU N EGL]

Originally Posted by Lloyd87

well guys, up to now the most favourite champ. seem to be both LMS and ALMS, which i'm really surpised about, as I expected more votes for FIA GT; in addition, most people seem to prefer the current format of FIA GT races, while I think some changes should be brought in.
The most satysting aspect of these races seems to be the very high numbers of cars in grid, while the most complained one is the TV coverage, not well extended yet.

Well guys, keep voting
u're just great

What type and time wise do the LMS and FIA GT1 races get in europe??

We had the Turkey GT1 race rebroadcast here in the states about a month ago, 45 min of interviews and looking at cars, and 10 min of the race itself. Was from a English Sports TV program.

Also the last question of the poll would have been nice to have "all of the above" as an answer

[Danske]

Originally Posted by AU N EGL

Nick

Originally Posted by AU N EGL

Not really. The top or fastest Grand Am Daytona Protypes are Slower then the AVERAGE GT2 car, Not the Fastest GT2 the AVERAGE GT2 car.

There are several circuits in the US that Grand Am and ALMS run, Mid-Ohio, Sears Point, Mossport for example. The fastest Grand AM DPs are 2 secs a lap slower the the Fastest GT2 cars.

That is an absolute, flat-out lie.

Fastest race laps:

Mid-Ohio:
GT1: 1:18.873
DP:1:20.711
GT2:1:22.720

Miller:
GT1: 2:36.650
DP: 2:39.006
GT2: 2:44.403

[JAG]

Originally Posted by Lloyd87

well guys, up to now the most favourite champ. seem to be both LMS and ALMS, which i'm really surpised about, as I expected more votes for FIA GT; in addition, most people seem to prefer the current format of FIA GT races, while I think some changes should be brought in.
The most satysting aspect of these races seems to be the very high numbers of cars in grid, while the most complained one is the TV coverage, not well extended yet.

Well guys, keep voting
u're just great

Look at the number of threads here discussing LMS/ALMS compared to FIA GT.

I don't really know who FIA GT is aimed at, and if the rumours are true about the German/Belgian teams, who knows what will happen to GT1 next year.

As for Grand-Am, I'd watch if they raced in the UK, the races I've seen on TV have been enjoyable. But it's not my idea of international sportscar racing, more an interesting national series.

[JAG]

Originally Posted by AU N EGL

What type and time wise do the LMS and FIA GT1 races get in europe??

We had the Turkey GT1 race rebroadcast here in the states about a month ago, 45 min of interviews and looking at cars, and 10 min of the race itself. Was from a English Sports TV program.

Also the last question of the poll would have been nice to have "all of the above" as an answer

Motors TV

ALMS and LMS are usually live if there are no scheduling conflicts, otherwise, same day, full, ALMS coverage, and 3 hour LMS highlights.

Le Mans, every session and scrutineering live.

1 hour FIA GT Highlights
1 hour FIA GT3 Highlights


Bravo/Player

Live coverage of FIA GT, plus highlights during the week.

[mirkob]

To support Lloyd87, I show you a Preview of Italian poll first question:



I think FIA GT is preferred in Italy also beacause since this season Sky Sport Italy coverage is FULL and Perfect.

P.S:
The Italian Poll will be closed today, then tomorrow we will publish the complete results

P.P.S:
Altro = Other ;-)