2005 Spa 24 Hours - Page 23

**FIRE** · 31 Jul 2005, 10:19 (Ref:1368089)

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Originally Posted by 924nut

We all want the Astons to do well (well the Brits at Least) but unfortunately 19 laps down seems a rather long way now - but we can hope
I wish the timing screens on MST would stay up todate - I think someone keeps falling asleep!

http://www.ris-timing.be/circuit/24hspa/live.htm

panoz.lmp1 · 31 Jul 2005, 10:41 (Ref:1368105)

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Originally Posted by viperada

#10 Maserati moving slow, small fire in the back of the car with smoke coming from the engine. the car is most likely done for the race.

http://www.downloads.project-lemans....aphone10-1.jpg
http://www.downloads.project-lemans....aphone10-2.jpg

924nut · 31 Jul 2005, 10:45 (Ref:1368111)

Thanks Fire - the link is now working -
Anyone any idea why the RML Saleen has lost time

19dodge · 31 Jul 2005, 10:54 (Ref:1368118)

RML Saleen lost time because of a broken rocker arm. they just lost more time- reason unknown.

Fab · 31 Jul 2005, 11:17 (Ref:1368129)

Things seem well established now... I can't see victory escape to one of the Maser... good job of the Larbre Team and boys, and with a little more help, the CLPK Vette could reach the podium... after a good start, AMs seem to have problems with 24 hours races... the car is still young, and the best is still to expect for those ones on long runs... another dispointing week-end for our beloved Saleen, and the Viper is still alive and kicking (not bad !)...

Fiorentina 1 · 31 Jul 2005, 11:19 (Ref:1368132)

For updates on things check: www.the-paddock.net these guys are awesome, they cover every sportscar race in the world. They update frequently, and have hour 16-20 update available.

19dodge · 31 Jul 2005, 11:32 (Ref:1368144)

thanks for the support

We are glad you like the reports.

Its not dissapointing for the Saleen! (At least for me). I came into this race, expecting it not to last 6 hrs. And look, it was in the top 7 in hour 20! then things went downhill a bit, but they are still 12th, and 9th in GT1. I am very surprised, and proud to see them still running! an S7R has not finished a 24hr race since Spa 2003! (I believe, someone correct me if im wrong)

marcel82 · 31 Jul 2005, 11:54 (Ref:1368157)

just woke up (at 1.30 pm

), and found SRT corvette is still running

I just hope they can make it to the finish this time, but it's looking great

924nut · 31 Jul 2005, 12:30 (Ref:1368178)

I am with you 19dodge - I am nnot expecting the Saleen to win these races - after all its an old car in comparison to the Astons and Maseratis - but it is putting in a very creditable fight - especially when it was holding down 7th place

NB great work on the paddock.net

Fab · 31 Jul 2005, 12:38 (Ref:1368181)

CLPK now 4th overall, but in the same lap that the second Larbre 550.

19dodge · 31 Jul 2005, 12:39 (Ref:1368182)

well, the Saleen can win races, but not with with Nash/RML car. Trust me, when Konrad comes back at the next round, hopefully with the new homologated aero parts, we should see their cars shine, and maybe even pull off a podium or even better.. We will have to wait and see..

marcel82 · 31 Jul 2005, 13:03 (Ref:1368193)

how many cars are still running?

Piglet · 31 Jul 2005, 13:12 (Ref:1368198)

I think around 30 still running but it is difficult to tell! Just to make a change it is raining hard again here again.....!

marcel82 · 31 Jul 2005, 13:44 (Ref:1368217)

#28 is in the pits, but nobody is working on it...

marcel82 · 31 Jul 2005, 13:46 (Ref:1368219)

ok, they're just not taking the risk of driving, they will wait for the last lap

Piglet · 31 Jul 2005, 13:52 (Ref:1368224)

Both Astons are in the pit lane, I guess they have enough laps in hand and the going is really bad out there. The leading Maserati nearly got collected by the spinning Autorlando 67 car just now!!

viperada · 31 Jul 2005, 13:59 (Ref:1368231)

last lap

**FIRE** · 31 Jul 2005, 14:01 (Ref:1368234)

Congrats to Vitaphone and Gruppe M!

marcel82 · 31 Jul 2005, 14:05 (Ref:1368239)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

Congrats to Vitaphone and Gruppe M!

and to Muhlner Racing and TT racing

Timo Scheider doing donuts!

19dodge · 31 Jul 2005, 14:05 (Ref:1368240)

Schieder, Bartles and Van de Poele wins the 24hrs of Spa!

Results here

**John Turner** · 31 Jul 2005, 14:14 (Ref:1368247)

Many congrats to the Vitaphone Maserati No 9 and its drivers - almost faultless from car and drivers all race.

At least my favourites, the Astons finished and the team have learned a bit more! Nice also to see the 550s and CR5s well up, and what about that old Viper in 13th! Great stuff.

Nordic · 31 Jul 2005, 14:29 (Ref:1368259)

Well done to Vitaphone Maserati. A flawless run, just a shame the car is shrouded in controversy, it need not have been this way and history will always point towards this, a bit like the Dauer win at Le Mans.

Gruppe M showed the others how its done in GT2, this team could and should compete at the next level either GT1 or LMP.

marcel82 · 31 Jul 2005, 14:40 (Ref:1368269)

great to see that the SRT corvette finally finished a 24 hours race. looking forward to Zolder

The Badger · 31 Jul 2005, 17:32 (Ref:1368364)

I cant believe the MC12 held together for so long ..... fair dues to them !!!

SALEEN S7R · 31 Jul 2005, 17:37 (Ref:1368366)

A great win for the MC12 on its debut 24hr race.

Nice to see the GPLK C5R doing well too. Shame about the Aston Martin's running into problems but IMO the best car and team won in the end.

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