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Originally Posted by joeb
I had to watch on delay. Couldn't believe what transpired on the first lap! Such a wild time for a pro to lose the car in a straight line so far in front of the corner.
I enjoyed how much different strategy was applied in the GTP class. GTD wasn't as close as usual at the pointy end, but still some good battles.
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I went to watch some motorsport last night. So catching up with Long Beach and Portiamo.
Bourdais at the start! Just locked up under brakes, but mad. Blomqvist caught up in it.
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Originally Posted by J Jay
Not particularly bright from Bourdais there, nor from Blomqvist for the squeeze. Thankfully only those two cars were affected.
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I thought Blomqvist was a little unlucky.
(oh BTW - Peacock catch up coverage is evil - the feature that if I wish to skip forward I have to watch the ads anyway - having to watch on this as its catch up so even if I quickly nipped to Italy it wouldn't help)
Still Porsche and BMW challenging early on. Caddilac look a little further back. We are a good three laps in now, I am off to the other thread to demand BoP adjustments.
But it stayed like that for a bit. Until the world's slowest/longest pitlane
And then Porsche leads, no BMW leads!
The madness that the pit stop time takes about a lap. Well if you struggle getting a gear when you get going.
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Originally Posted by Simmi
Anyone know what happened with the WTR Acura at that stop? Just long stop or did something different with tyres?
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Well Porsche did, but the stop was still slow compared to everyone else that did change.
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Originally Posted by veeten
It was the driver change, had a problem with the seat insert that took extra time.
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Interview said it was the car stuck in neutral - "didn't know it could"
People trying things with tires to see what happens:
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Originally Posted by fergus_r
Porsche still very much struggling with tire wear but wow, the field has really closed up. Congrats to them on their first win.
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Originally Posted by TCT
According Autosport they did not change tires during pitstop and most or all others did
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In the end it worked for Porsche. They might still be a little worse on wear (?), but this was still a race to try this - it was there only chance. They made it work.
The Acuri gets in the way of Pfaff at the fountain - should be an instant penalty
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Originally Posted by crooky
Damn Porsche 1-2 almost confirmed now.
Didn't think many of us bet on that result a few hours ago.
Edit - I've somehow overlooked the #10..
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There's always a Taylor wanting to go bumper cars...
... and getting away with it as he always does.
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Tense Taylor Campbell battle. And then the Porsche loses downforce. Debris - but no yellow - typical IMSA letting this race again!
My kid runs off to tell mother how amazing the race is!
De Phillippi joins in.
Can Campbell hold on?! No! Taylor through. Enough to save his team mate? Legge in the wall - will there be a yellow.
NO THERE IS A COMMERCIAL INSTEAD. BMW gets him too. Obviously missed that. But on the positive I am about to pester my doctor to let me spend loads of money on some drugs that "might cause death".
Super tense last couple of minutes.
WHAT! Taylor. Dear or dear. IMSA - Race stays green for ages. Again IMSA try to keep it yellow.
Race finishes under yellow. Certainly not like the racing I was at yesterday!
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Originally Posted by fergus_r
That was a great race.
Porsche still very much struggling with tire wear but wow, the field has really closed up. Congrats to them on their first win.
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(The damn!?) PORSCHE WINS!
That was fun, although I missed hanging out live with you all. Now on to Portiamo.