[LM24] Test Day 2021

[greenmachinets040]

Originally Posted by joeb

That will be a big part for sure. I wonder what those numbers are going to be though?

We have to imagine Toyota having the longest stint length with Glick probably able to match. Alpine 1 less lap, and then P2, will they be near the Alpine or even a lap shorter?

I just read a comment from Alpine to be actually lucky if they would have a stint length only 1 lap shorter. I assume there will be sints where they will fall 2 laps short from the Toyotas and Glick.

[crooky]

Sorry wasn't sure which thread to ask this in.

What time does the race start on Saturday (UK time) please?

The official site says 4pm French Time so presumably 3pm UK time. Other sites say 2pm and a few even say 1:30?

It would be much appreciated if someone could clarify the UK start time thanks.

[greenmachinets040]

Originally Posted by crooky

Sorry wasn't sure which thread to ask this in.

What time does the race start on Saturday (UK time) please?

The official site says 4pm French Time so presumably 3pm UK time. Other sites say 2pm and a few even say 1:30?

It would be much appreciated if someone could clarify the UK start time thanks.

in France the Race starts at 16:00, that means UK Start time is 15:00.

[Aysedasi]

Yes, it's been put back an hour.

[crooky]

Nice one thanks guys. Need to juggle a few jobs around the timings so needed to be sure.

[greenmachinets040]

Originally Posted by crooky

Nice one thanks guys. Need to juggle a few jobs around the timings so needed to be sure.

Better be sure! You get up only ONCE a year knowing that it is LM24 RACE DAY!

Cmon Toyota!

[Aysedasi]

Yeah, but I really should be getting up on Saturday about half an hour from the circuit......

[greenmachinets040]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Yeah, but I really should be getting up on Saturday about half an hour from the circuit......

The engine roar from the history races or the Warm up at 11:30 will wake everyone up at the circuit!

[Aysedasi]

Yep, I'd love to get that wake up call......

[Pandamasque]

Is there going to be streaming of the Legends (GT1 etc) race anywhere?

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Yes, it's been put back an hour.

Yeah, I thought the traditional time was 3 o'clock local. Why was it moved?

[Mike E]

Originally Posted by Pandamasque

Is there going to be streaming of the Legends (GT1 etc) race anywhere?

Did I hear that Peter Auto are going to stream it? Or did I dream that?

[Toyotats03OUS]

Hello everybody!. I know this isn’t the toyota hypercar section. But wondering what’s anyone’s guess on both the hyperpole time and race pace? Low, mid or high 20’ ?

[Toyotats03OUS]

Will Toyota have the upper hand out of the twisty areas and in heavy traffic due to the hybrid or it won’t be much of an advantage beside helpin them save fuel ?

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Toyotats03OUS

Hello everybody!. I know this isn’t the toyota hypercar section. But wondering what’s anyone’s guess on both the hyperpole time and race pace? Low, mid or high 20’ ?

Take a gander over at the predictions thread and you can see what times are being predicted! https://tentenths.com/forum/showthre...=156400&page=2

[Toyotats03OUS]

Originally Posted by joeb

Take a gander over at the predictions thread and you can see what times are being predicted! https://tentenths.com/forum/showthre...=156400&page=2

Thanks joe

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Toyotats03OUS

Will Toyota have the upper hand out of the twisty areas and in heavy traffic due to the hybrid or it won’t be much of an advantage beside helpin them save fuel ?

The new rules means not so much. The overall power curve is defined and it the total of ICE and EV.

In addition, front wheel drive cannot kick in until 120km/h. So any traction advantage out of slow corners or in the wet is limited.

[otisdog]

Originally Posted by Pandamasque

Is there going to be streaming of the Legends (GT1 etc) race anywhere?



Yeah, I thought the traditional time was 3 o'clock local. Why was it moved?

Well, the olde traditional time was 4 pm, before it got moved to 3. It went to 3 due to a soccer game conflict?

[Aysedasi]

I thought it was just to maximise TV time....

[Adam43]

It often moved due to other sport or elections.

A few years ago I remember it went to 3pm CET on a more permanent basis. I thought the rationale was to give people more travel time after the race. Although probably there were several reasons.

I think the last two years that is out the window due to having no spectators or lower number.

[Adam43]

Another snippet on top speeds.

Originally Posted by https://www.autosport.com/le-mans/news/weathertech-porsche-lacking-top-speed-compared-to-works-cars/6649590/

“We definitely have a lot of work to do,” said MacNeil, who is new to the latest-spec Porsche this season after racing a Ferrari last year.

“With this place being as fast as it is, we need as much straight-line speed as we can get.

“We’re at a bit of a deficit right now compared to some of the other Porsches. We are looking for a little more top speed in the car as well as fine tuning the balance.”

3.2km/h down:

Car#	Team	Car	Max (km/h)	D
91	Porsche GT Team	Porsche GT Team	298.8	0.0
92	Porsche GT Team	Porsche GT Team	298.8	0.0
64	Corvette Racing	Corvette Racing	298.0	-0.8
51	AF Corse	AF Corse	296.4	-2.4
52	AF Corse	AF Corse	296.4	-2.4
79	WeatherTech Racing	WeatherTech Racing	295.6	-3.2
63	Corvette Racing	Corvette Racing	294.0	-4.8
72	Hub Auto Racing	Hub Auto Racing	294.0	-4.8

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Adam43

It often moved due to other sport or elections.

A few years ago I remember it went to 3pm CET on a more permanent basis. I thought the rationale was to give people more travel time after the race. Although probably there were several reasons.

I think the last two years that is out the window due to having no spectators or lower number.

Yes, it has moved a few times, and I heard that the race use to be in June! Can you believe that???

[Adam43]

June?! You're mad!

[Aysedasi]

June, no, that can't be possible!