IMSA Race Daytona 24 Hrs - Roarlex Act ii - Page 11

belt driven · 31 Jan 2021, 06:10 (Ref:4032385)

9 car fesses it was their fault. What did 5 hit? Need incar.

seanyb505 · 31 Jan 2021, 06:45 (Ref:4032386)

Thought it was the 16 car that 'fessed up. 5 is essentially out of the running, now 35 laps down in the upper 30 positions.

The last two hours have actually been interesting to watch. DPi gaps for some reason have kept me awake when I usually doze off prior to midnight for all endurance races. 48 Cadillac lost about 20-25 seconds relative to its competitors over two stints...Same driver both stints..but let's make all the headlines about his participation.

Not that I could have done any better, but losing that kind of time in such a competitive field is not exactly something to hang your hat on.

JoeW04 · 31 Jan 2021, 07:01 (Ref:4032387)

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Originally Posted by seanyb505

Thought it was the 16 car that 'fessed up. 5 is essentially out of the running, now 35 laps down in the upper 30 positions.

The last two hours have actually been interesting to watch. DPi gaps for some reason have kept me awake when I usually doze off prior to midnight for all endurance races. 48 Cadillac lost about 20-25 seconds relative to its competitors over two stints...Same driver both stints..but let's make all the headlines about his participation.

Not that I could have done any better, but losing that kind of time in such a competitive field is not exactly something to hang your hat on.

That same driver that was over a second off the pace in an Indy car test recently on the small Sebring circuit?

Maelochs · 31 Jan 2021, 07:28 (Ref:4032389)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

I've never had it, outside of a Thai curry which I think is different. It sounds amazing but you might be surprised that Indian joints are few and far between here, so had Greek carryout for supper.

I have a friend who is good friends with a guy who owns an upscale Thai restaurant---no prices on the menu type. He treated .... I had a coconut vegetarian curry which was and remains the most amazing and delicious combination of flavors i have ever tasted.

Not sure how that relates to racing but there it is .....

Maelochs · 31 Jan 2021, 07:41 (Ref:4032390)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

FWIW, the last 2 or 3 hours on NBCwhatevr (I've got Roku so I've been hitting whatever button i needed too) has shown all racing and NO COMMERCIALS. That's right. 2 to 3 hours commercial free. I'm sure that's all about to change...

My local Roku provider or however that works .... dropped NBCSN. I bought some Passes just to be able to watch the stuff on Roku, on my TV, without commercials ..... and got stabbed in the back. Oh, well.

Maelochs · 31 Jan 2021, 07:41 (Ref:4032391)

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Originally Posted by joeb

I have just turned the race on TV for the first time today, it is glorious. I've been listening and following timing and scoring, but it's different to actually see some pictures.

Hold on let me check that I'm watching this on NBCSN, and it actually doesn't show racing, I've had features, fireworks, and explanations of who's winning but I still haven't seen a car on track, oh great now we have pictures of the in-booth crowd. they are talking about how good the race is but I don't get to actually see the f****** race? What the f*** is this?

A rant from the Interwebz:

NBC is trying to attract new fans, mostly existing racing fans, thinking some NASCAR or IndyCar fans might be watching to see their favorite drivers. Unfortunately that has never worked .... and is based on the assumption that fans Don't like racing and only like drivers.

Sports car racing in the US has a small but exceedingly dedicated fan base, which grows organically and very slowly, a generation at a time, as some kids go tot races with parents and don't like it but some do; some bring friends, and some like it and some do.

Not many people in TV seem to realize that the cars are the stars and people want to see cars on track---so many different cars, so many miles of track, and people will watch that endlessly, but the people actually directing the broadcast don't like sports car racing .... so to them it is a boring sport they need to make "broadly attractive" by creating "personalities" and "rivalries" and all that pro-wrestling BS.

fieldodreams79 · 31 Jan 2021, 07:59 (Ref:4032393)

I awoke from a power nap a little while ago and it's been nice to see some green flag racing.

IMSA radio will be on the call until 6 AM for us NBC 'fans'. Maybe I'll stay awake a little longer. Oh wait, there's still some bourbon over here....

belt driven · 31 Jan 2021, 08:49 (Ref:4032395)

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Originally Posted by Maelochs

My local Roku provider or however that works .... dropped NBCSN. I bought some Passes just to be able to watch the stuff on Roku, on my TV, without commercials ..... and got stabbed in the back. Oh, well.

IMSA sez flag-to-flag live on Trackpass. NBCSN is selling crapola pop right now. While we're at it, 50 SECONDS delay is not live unless it's from Mars.

edit: Actually that would be 1/4 way from Mars.

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Would anyone who saw Petit agree that at just past halfway; having Ricky Taylor ahead of you is a safety thang?

tux · 31 Jan 2021, 09:10 (Ref:4032397)

Does the #31 have a problem? I’m not sure if it’s the car or the camera but the onboard sounds awful, like it’s got an exhaust issue or something

fieldodreams79 · 31 Jan 2021, 09:20 (Ref:4032399)

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Originally Posted by tux

Does the #31 have a problem? I’m not sure if it’s the car or the camera but the onboard sounds awful, like it’s got an exhaust issue or something

It was mentioned quite some time ago that they might have some kind of issue that is causing them to be off pace so I'm not 100% sure that's an engine issue or not.

Lasse · 31 Jan 2021, 09:55 (Ref:4032403)

Do the DPi's change brakes in 24H races or did the #10 car had a brake issue? Looked like their were fidling with the brakes for some time?

Lasse · 31 Jan 2021, 10:14 (Ref:4032408)

Great battle in GTLM!

justracing · 31 Jan 2021, 10:28 (Ref:4032412)

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Originally Posted by Lasse

Great battle in GTLM!

Yep, 10 hours to go and their glued together.

justracing · 31 Jan 2021, 10:29 (Ref:4032413)

When does it get light at Daytona?

justracing · 31 Jan 2021, 10:32 (Ref:4032415)

GTD's are battling for the lead as well

Maelochs · 31 Jan 2021, 10:42 (Ref:4032419)

The evil BMW is still dogging the Vettes .... Risi is running but well off the pace. I can tolerate a Corvette win .... but I don't want that particular VMW anywhere near the podium .... and I almost always want Risi to win.

tux · 31 Jan 2021, 11:08 (Ref:4032424)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

It was mentioned quite some time ago that they might have some kind of issue that is causing them to be off pace so I'm not 100% sure that's an engine issue or not.

Thanks, looks down on power now, struggling to pull past LMP2 cars.

Lasse · 31 Jan 2021, 11:10 (Ref:4032425)

RLM just talked about that, they said it doesn't sound just right on the onboard?

justracing · 31 Jan 2021, 11:15 (Ref:4032427)

No concerns in the pit lane for Conway, the next few laps when Van der Zende rejoins should tell us.

justracing · 31 Jan 2021, 11:22 (Ref:4032429)

The 2 Corvettes in GTLM are metronomic and so economical it would seem.

Gingers4Justice · 31 Jan 2021, 11:41 (Ref:4032434)

What's happened to the Dallara?

gert · 31 Jan 2021, 11:45 (Ref:4032435)

Not too smart, Kamui!

Lasse · 31 Jan 2021, 11:46 (Ref:4032436)

Lucky Kobayashi only took himself out there.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 31 Jan 2021, 11:47 (Ref:4032437)

I just thought Kobayashi would spin it.

C6R Racing Fan · 31 Jan 2021, 11:52 (Ref:4032439)

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Originally Posted by Lasse

Do the DPi's change brakes in 24H races or did the #10 car had a brake issue? Looked like their were fidling with the brakes for some time?

two or three DPis were shown changing around the 11hr mark. I remember the 01 did not when they were. It was during a yellow.

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