LM24 Race 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans Race Thread - Page 34

Livininthinair · 22 Jun 2013, 16:57 (Ref:3267043)

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Originally Posted by Marcus666

I want to end this discussion too. But to one question that still bothers me is:
If an LMP1 leader would crash and get fatally injured, do you guys think the race would be stopped? I'm just trying to understand how people think. I mean, I think every driver should get the same respect regardless what class they are racing in.

What class or kind of car the driver is in has NO BEARING on this type of situation - every single driver out there is important!!!!!!

sssssssss · 22 Jun 2013, 16:57 (Ref:3267044)

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Originally Posted by TF110

They just did a 3:30. Audi just did a 3:29

we'll, let's be sincere about this. audis did several 3:27 in the latest laps.

tux · 22 Jun 2013, 16:58 (Ref:3267045)

Did the #31 Lotus get going again?

canamman · 22 Jun 2013, 16:58 (Ref:3267046)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

It was just a normal sprint race round. This is the Le Mans 24 Hours, you don't stop it...and no driver would want to be remembered as the guy who stopped it.

His family asked for Aston's race to go on, they will know his wished best. End of story.

At th WEC site E. Pirro said some really wise things about this . He said everyone is different but for him personally, the race should go on to honor
the deceased driver.

I am pulling for the Astons now.

nasdriv87 · 22 Jun 2013, 16:58 (Ref:3267047)

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Originally Posted by jimclark

That and only that is my point.

no oficcial words from aston yet!!!!

https://twitter.com/AMR_Official

Marcus666 · 22 Jun 2013, 17:00 (Ref:3267048)

I just can imagine in my head that the race would have been stopped if one Audi or one Toyota crashed with fatal consequenses to the driver.

Anyways...

This is an awful tragedy and will probably mour the motorsport circle during the future.

broadrun96 · 22 Jun 2013, 17:01 (Ref:3267049)

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Originally Posted by nasdriv87

no oficcial words from aston yet!!!!

https://twitter.com/AMR_Official

I've heard their release on both RLM and ES, just because something this IMPORTANT wasn't announced on the limited level of twitter doesn't mean they didn't announce it.

1969MGCGTdriver · 22 Jun 2013, 17:01 (Ref:3267050)

Wow. Jarvis overshot the chicane. Now pitting to change tires.

sssssssss · 22 Jun 2013, 17:02 (Ref:3267051)

well, not much to do about it now, i'm afraid.

Livininthinair · 22 Jun 2013, 17:03 (Ref:3267053)

[QUOTE=Marcus666;3267048]I just can imagine in my head that the race would have been stopped if one Audi or one Toyota crashed with fatal consequenses to the driver.

Are you crazy????????

A GT driver is no less important than a LMP driver, period, end of discussion, end of need for explanations.......

Mitchi_S · 22 Jun 2013, 17:04 (Ref:3267054)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livininthinair

Don't make the tribute stopping the race... Aston Martin needs to make the tribute winning the race!!!!!!

^this

QFT!

Acid09 · 22 Jun 2013, 17:05 (Ref:3267055)

Aside from the brief engine issues on the #7 we have yet to see any of the top cars in each class to hit any reliability issues.

Acid09 · 22 Jun 2013, 17:06 (Ref:3267056)

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Originally Posted by Marcus666

I just can imagine in my head that the race would have been stopped if one Audi or one Toyota crashed with fatal consequenses to the driver.

That is nonsense, the race just does not stop. One could argue that it should have in 1955 but even then it did not.

sssssssss · 22 Jun 2013, 17:06 (Ref:3267058)

to be honest, factory efforts in le mans run such reliable cars these days that i feel this should turn into a 36-hour or 48-hour race in order to still be correctly called "endurance".

aaand... i'd definitely watch it for 48 hours.

TF110 · 22 Jun 2013, 17:07 (Ref:3267060)

Live timing dead for me.

rdjones · 22 Jun 2013, 17:07 (Ref:3267061)

I have just got in after popping out for an hour and I have just seen the news about Allan Simonsen I am in shock, RIP Allan.

Articus · 22 Jun 2013, 17:08 (Ref:3267063)

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Originally Posted by sssssssss

to be honest, factory efforts in le mans run such reliable cars these days that i feel this should turn into a 36-hour or 48-hour race in order to still be correctly called "endurance".

aaand... i'd definitely watch it for 48 hours.

Thats pretty intense. They would need more than 3 drivers then. probably 5 or 6.

nasdriv87 · 22 Jun 2013, 17:08 (Ref:3267064)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

That is nonsense, the race just does not stop. One could argue that it should have in 1955 but even then it did not.

they'lll race till the end!!!

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...nce-19011.html

Acid09 · 22 Jun 2013, 17:09 (Ref:3267065)

48h races aren't happening, not viable with today's eco-concerns.

I would watch though

jimclark · 22 Jun 2013, 17:09 (Ref:3267066)

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Originally Posted by AllonFS

Please can we avoid too many arguments about what should or shouldn't happen here or in previous events. Time for that later, let's keep in mind this tragedy only happened a couple of hours ago.

Thank you. A person of good sense...

Marcus666 · 22 Jun 2013, 17:10 (Ref:3267067)

[QUOTE=Livininthinair;3267053]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus666

I just can imagine in my head that the race would have been stopped if one Audi or one Toyota crashed with fatal consequenses to the driver.

Are you crazy????????

A GT driver is no less important than a LMP driver, period, end of discussion, end of need for explanations.......

Yes, I have the same opinion as you, I was just imagening the worst case scenario and the fact what coverage/support the front runners get compared to the GTE class.

davyboy · 22 Jun 2013, 17:10 (Ref:3267068)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

That is nonsense, the race just does not stop. One could argue that it should have in 1955 but even then it did not.

Whatever...

This race doesn't matter any more now. It's a dreadful day for the sport and I'm sure everyone's thoughts are just with Allan's family and friends now. Shocking and saddening.

broadrun96 · 22 Jun 2013, 17:10 (Ref:3267069)

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Originally Posted by sssssssss

to be honest, factory efforts in le mans run such reliable cars these days that i feel this should turn into a 36-hour or 48-hour race in order to still be correctly called "endurance".

aaand... i'd definitely watch it for 48 hours.

I've thought that for a couple years, almost feels like a 24 sprint in the last 8-10 years for the overall win. Seems like they need to really shake up the rulebook to change things around but how many factories would burn the money to not make it to the end anymore?

Livininthinair · 22 Jun 2013, 17:10 (Ref:3267070)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acid09

48h races aren't happening, not viable with today's eco-concerns.

I would watch though

My wife would threaten me with violence if I wanted to sit and watch a 48 hour race - i think 24 hours is past her limit as is but she knows how important it is to me

haribo · 22 Jun 2013, 17:11 (Ref:3267071)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Live timing dead for me.

I had to refresh the page to get it going again

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