GT World Challenge Europe 2021 - Page 7

WyldStallion · 14 Jul 2021, 15:22 (Ref:4061007)

When the Spa 24 entry list got posted earlier, first think I looked for was to see if there were any Acuras and Lexus on it. Nope there is not.

Just found this article about why there is not Acura NSX there. Good article

https://www.motorsport.com/gtwce-end...uette/6629622/

And yeah the NSX is pretty good. It was the real winner at Kyalami I think. Also found it to be a good car on Assetto Corse Competizone too :-)

W2Motorsport · 15 Jul 2021, 18:04 (Ref:4061112)

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyldStallion

When the Spa 24 entry list got posted earlier, first think I looked for was to see if there were any Acuras and Lexus on it. Nope there is not.

Just found this article about why there is not Acura NSX there. Good article

https://www.motorsport.com/gtwce-end...uette/6629622/

And yeah the NSX is pretty good. It was the real winner at Kyalami I think. Also found it to be a good car on Assetto Corse Competizone too :-)

I wish it was better on ACC. It's got unfavorable BOP at a lot of tracks. It does okay at the IGTC tracks and a few others but on the whole it's .5 or more off per lap at some of the more common tracks.

WyldStallion · 15 Jul 2021, 19:45 (Ref:4061120)

Quote:

Originally Posted by W2Motorsport

I wish it was better on ACC. It's got unfavorable BOP at a lot of tracks. It does okay at the IGTC tracks and a few others but on the whole it's .5 or more off per lap at some of the more common tracks.

Good point, it does seem a tad slower at Misano and Nuburgring on ACC but it drives smooth. Acura NSX very quick at Spa.

For real its a good car. A shame it has not caught on in Europe. There is one in GT Open though.

canaglia · 16 Jul 2021, 07:52 (Ref:4061162)

I've always found nsx and 2019 vantage gt3 the easiest cars to drive on ACC, other MR cars like R8, huracan etc... for some reason use to be very unstable on rear

GregUK · 29 Jul 2021, 11:14 (Ref:4063735)

Qualifying at 19.50hrs (BST) tonight.

Live on a YouTube near you!

Ferrari333SP · 30 Jul 2021, 17:27 (Ref:4064013)

Superpole here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEcU979tWgo

Live timing: https://www.totalenergies24hours.com...ve#live-timing

Will Ten Tenths ever update their forum UI to support embedded Youtube videos?

J Jay · 30 Jul 2021, 18:01 (Ref:4064016)

Currently watching Super-

*Current lap car <X> cancelled, track limits.*

-pole. Yep, that's how it's been so far...

**joeb** · 31 Jul 2021, 01:50 (Ref:4064072)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

Superpole here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEcU979tWgo

Live timing: https://www.totalenergies24hours.com...ve#live-timing

Will Ten Tenths ever update their forum UI to support embedded Youtube videos?

Potentially! There is way more to it than an update unfortunately, but changes are on the way.

gert · 31 Jul 2021, 14:40 (Ref:4064147)

Nobody watching the race ?

J Jay · 31 Jul 2021, 14:46 (Ref:4064151)

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Originally Posted by gert

Nobody watching the race ?

I am, it's hard to be really excited given what's happened in preparation but every 24H race is going to have its moments.

WyldStallion · 31 Jul 2021, 14:52 (Ref:4064154)

The opening laps of the Spa 24 is a beautiful site to see with all of these GT cars. I got things to do and some difficulte children to handle throughout the day and a wife who does not tolerate me sitting around much watching sports live.

Nowadays the value of a 24 hour race to me is how re-watchable it is on replay. A race littered with inclement weather and safety car periods is not that re-watchable. Hope for a dry clean one. Its 20 minutes in as I type this so far so good.

Not too much to analyze from it yet really won't be until sunrise Sunday morning.

In relation to the broadcast team, I think Ryan Myhren as a commentator for this race is great, as he does excellant work. And John Watson is a god.

gert · 31 Jul 2021, 14:52 (Ref:4064155)

Van der Linde already had to reset the car (32) and fell back to 51st.
That's not looking great ...

gert · 31 Jul 2021, 14:52 (Ref:4064156)

FCY - god knows why

WyldStallion · 31 Jul 2021, 14:53 (Ref:4064157)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gert

Nobody watching the race ?

I am. Youtube English broadcast as I am typing this has 26325 views. Kind of low I think.

J Jay · 31 Jul 2021, 14:53 (Ref:4064158)

The #32 had no chance anyway, but Audi's bad luck may as well befall the least well-placed car.

FCY, for debris presumably...

WyldStallion · 31 Jul 2021, 14:54 (Ref:4064159)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gert

FCY

Well thats fine if they take care of the issue and let them go green again....the problem is if these jokers decide to throw the safety car. Bunch them back up needlessly which of course delays the green flag by another 3 minutes (or more) each time.

J Jay · 31 Jul 2021, 14:55 (Ref:4064160)

Estre has just fallen off the timing sheet.

Could he have gone off, or has the #20 just pitted?

Edit - More cars dropping down, including Rigon. Cameras rather conspicuously not showing any footage of Radillon.

I think that's enough evidence. I hope everyone is okay.

bentley speed 8 · 31 Jul 2021, 14:59 (Ref:4064161)

seems like something pretty big

gert · 31 Jul 2021, 14:59 (Ref:4064162)

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Jay

Estre has just fallen off the timing sheet.

Could he have gone off, or has the #20 just pitted?

Edit - More cars dropping down, including Rigon. Cameras rather conspicuously not showing any footage of Radillon.

I think that's enough evidence. I hope everyone is okay.

Rigon, Estre, Perrera, Aitken ?

bentley speed 8 · 31 Jul 2021, 15:00 (Ref:4064164)

Yeah, they've all dropped down to the bottom. Hope everyone is okay. The lack of footage is a bit concerning.

J Jay · 31 Jul 2021, 15:01 (Ref:4064165)

It is. I wouldn't advise looking at the onboards - I'm surprised that they've left those up, given that they're rightly not showing the aftermath on the main feed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gert

Rigon, Estre, Perrera, Aitken ?

Yep, all four dropped like stones on live timing. Confirmed on stream that they're the drivers.

I've already seen one massive off today, with potentially serious injuries. I'm desperately hoping this isn't the second.

Mike E · 31 Jul 2021, 15:02 (Ref:4064166)

And race control saying 30 minute FCY. Not enjoying this.

tux · 31 Jul 2021, 15:03 (Ref:4064167)

Seems really really bad, praying everyone’s ok.

Image on Twitter from an onboard camera going past the incident, my hearts sunk, it’s been an horrendous accident. Please god

WyldStallion · 31 Jul 2021, 15:07 (Ref:4064170)

So what the heck happened? Is information being withheld on purpose?

J Jay · 31 Jul 2021, 15:08 (Ref:4064171)

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyldStallion

So what the heck happened? Is information being withheld on purpose?

They aren't saying anything until they can definitively update on the status of the drivers involved.

Honestly, that's the best way forward in the circumstances. We can all infer that this is a serious incident.

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