2010 ALMS Winter Test - Page 2

broadrun96 · 1 Feb 2010, 00:52 (Ref:2623363)

Exactly, they are most likely tested not yet homolgated panels/solutions and may not have more than one per chassis, if they are even testing with 2 cars. Question for somebody like Mulsanne Mike or other techies, How much of the bodywork is computer/wind tunnel designed over on track testing? Could they be bringing various parts to the testing to submit to the ACO as their 'corrections' to make the R15+ or possibly their next prototype?

Lola T92/10 · 1 Feb 2010, 02:01 (Ref:2623378)

Audi was testing what can at the very least be called an updated R15 and an R8gt at Sebring. It should also be noted that they were testing along side Highcroft's updated Acura....but I wouldn't read too much into that.

fieldodreams79 · 1 Feb 2010, 02:27 (Ref:2623387)

so....
in an ignorant kind of way....
i was right.

broadrun96 · 1 Feb 2010, 04:45 (Ref:2623425)

Sounds like an ALMS sponsored test now. Any word on who was present at the track with Audi and Highcroft?

cmk · 1 Feb 2010, 06:01 (Ref:2623441)

Why would it have to be ALMS-sponsored to have Audi and HPD/Highcroft there? 2+2 != 25,000.

ubrben · 1 Feb 2010, 10:02 (Ref:2623539)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Sounds like an ALMS sponsored test now. Any word on who was present at the track with Audi and Highcroft?

No, just people sharing costs I would imagine.

In the last two weeks, Rahal, Lizards, Dyson, Audi and Highcroft have tested at Sebring, and that's only the one's I know about, there's probably more.

Ben

Jonerz · 1 Feb 2010, 13:15 (Ref:2623646)

I have a hunch that there was another Porsche RSR team there. But I cannot confirm that.

Chris

Lola T92/10 · 1 Feb 2010, 18:07 (Ref:2623864)

Dyson arrived at Sebring yesterday.

HORNDAWG · 1 Feb 2010, 18:14 (Ref:2623870)

I'm sure they will try to get as much time with the new tires as possible! Trying to cross correlate the data between the new and old.

L.P.

Hugewally · 1 Feb 2010, 18:53 (Ref:2623899)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Sounds like an ALMS sponsored test now. Any word on who was present at the track with Audi and Highcroft?

Nothing more than a shared among teams track rental (they do it almost every year). Audi, Dyson, Cytosport, Highcroft. Risi transporters are on site, but not set up.

Hugewally · 1 Feb 2010, 18:56 (Ref:2623903)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonerz

I have a hunch that there was another Porsche RSR team there. But I cannot confirm that.

Chris

No Porsches to be seen (unless you count the street car driving thru the midway)...

**joeb** · 1 Feb 2010, 18:58 (Ref:2623907)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugewally

Nothing more than a shared among teams track rental (they do it almost every year). Audi, Dyson, Cytosport, Highcroft. Risi transporters are on site, but not set up.

are they not setup because of weather?

Hugewally · 1 Feb 2010, 18:59 (Ref:2623908)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

I'm sure they will try to get as much time with the new tires as possible! Trying to cross correlate the data between the new and old.

L.P.

Sadly, mother nature will make that as hard as possible. Its been drizzling all morning and now, since noon its pouring. (its been on and off rain in Sebring since Saturday).

HORNDAWG · 1 Feb 2010, 19:08 (Ref:2623917)

Best laid plans of Mice and Men, aye?!

L.P.

Hugewally · 1 Feb 2010, 19:20 (Ref:2623922)

aye...

Hugewally · 1 Feb 2010, 19:23 (Ref:2623926)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

are they not setup because of weather?

No idea. They were parked on the midway when I got here and only got into the paddock around 10:30am or so. Of course, with the rain now, no one is doing anything but trying to stay dry basically.

HORNDAWG · 1 Feb 2010, 19:34 (Ref:2623931)

Sounds like Irish Coffee and BS time.

L.P.

cthib10 · 1 Feb 2010, 19:54 (Ref:2623948)

Any info as to how many more days the teams will be testing at Sebring this week? I might head out there if it stops raining.

Hugewally · 1 Feb 2010, 20:23 (Ref:2623974)

This group I believe tomorrow might be it. Between now and the 12 hour you can't go wrong stopping by the track (unless you're too far away).

Hugewally · 1 Feb 2010, 20:24 (Ref:2623976)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Sounds like Irish Coffee and BS time.

L.P.

Great idea. You buying the first round?

cthib10 · 1 Feb 2010, 20:31 (Ref:2623982)

In that case I might have to head out there when I get off. I'm only about 45 minutes from Sebring might be worth the trip.

Hugewally · 1 Feb 2010, 20:39 (Ref:2623993)

Unless its raining...

Lola T92/10 · 1 Feb 2010, 20:41 (Ref:2623995)

Well PCA is having a race at Sebring from Thursday (testing) thru Sunday....so keep that in mind.

The Badger · 1 Feb 2010, 21:07 (Ref:2624017)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthib10

In that case I might have to head out there when I get off. I'm only about 45 minutes from Sebring might be worth the trip.

Hey dude .....If I can do a 8000 mile round trip just for Sebring , Im sure you could manage a stroll down the road .

Shame on you !!!

HORNDAWG · 1 Feb 2010, 21:13 (Ref:2624021)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugewally

Great idea. You buying the first round?

I would, if I were!

L.P.

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