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I forget the rules for G56, are they allowed to qualify and start where they would on the grid? or are they forced to start at the rear?
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The qually rules have changed because of hyperpole. If they make it through to the top 8 in general qualifying that would be a) surprising and b) very welcome. I'm sure everyone would love that.
In the race they have the only all pro line up in the non-hypercar classes. Interesting to see how that plays out... |
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Aiming at GTE pace or just under - thought GTEs had more aero than GT3 so hopefully will be quick on straights and quicker than GTE AM and slower on the curvy bits?
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... assuming they are grouped with GTE for hyperpole purposes. Otherwise they will just start in the GTE pack somewhere, I guess.
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Why in the world is BoP involved? The car is the sole car in category, what are they balanced with?
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Doesn't make sense to me either. The whole BOP thing is over used IMHO. Let the teams milk their cars for the best performance they can achieve withing the class restrictions. Class restrictions should be designed to provide limits and guidelines for design.
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Were they accidentally admitting that the ACO told them to be slower than GTE? Or would it even be possible for them to be that fast? Kind of a confusing statement about bop in that article. Because you are right, what is the point of this category if you aren't allowed to be outside of the rules? Perhaps this garage 56 entry is solely about marketing?
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I see no reason for BOP either. They've got nothing to compare to so far. Let them do their own thing. They are unlikely to dominate early anyway
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I think we're all pretty much agreed on this.....
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I think the comment in the article about BoP refers to where the other classes are BoPped to. Where will the ACO set the level for the GTs can change. They are trying to improve the performance of this NASCAR derivative, but they have no control over where the ACO position the performance of the other classes.
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Could Jenson Button be any less enthusiastic? I’m sure he’s really excited but those quotes weren’t selling it
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“This is a really exciting project and won’t go to Le Mans and be slow."
Awesome! Roll Thunder over the french countryside! |
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Best way to keep them out of GTE AM battles is to allow them be much quicker on the straights and 2 or 3 seconds a lap quicker.
I fear they may not be allowed to cruise past the Porsche/Aston/Ferrari trains on the straights though as it highlights that those cars are restricted and slower than need be or just slow. |
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It's a tricky one, isn't it? With Hypercar limited to 670hp, a standard NASCAR engine would be the most powerful on the grid...
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Generally assumed capable of 750-800s when wide open but I'm sure Toyota and Glickenhaus can open theirs up a bit more as well. |
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However I'm guessing the power will be dialed back in the name of some sort of reliability and economy, they've already said a standard NASCAR engine has never run for 24 hours without a rebuild, even over a number of sessions let alone continually. |
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They’ll weigh 50% more than LMH/GTP and are pretty slippery as no need for loads of downforce for corners. don’t think Gen 7 have been aero designed for left hand turns. Pretty stable when close and do they have own tyre specs that won’t overheat.
Running 5 to 10mm behind the GTEs in front should also reduce drag. |
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