ILMC/ALMS Round 1 - Sebring - 13-19 March 2011 - Page 8

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 15:55 (Ref:2846239)

whi is Set neiman denying himself the chance to win a class by running in GT Pro in stead of GT AM. Im sure he could of found 1 more gentleman driver.

seanyb505 · 15 Mar 2011, 15:59 (Ref:2846241)

I thought you only needed one amateur driver to be in GT-AM? Im almost quite interested in the race between the Lambo and the Jags.

**joeb** · 15 Mar 2011, 16:01 (Ref:2846242)

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Originally Posted by Audi Racer

whi is Set neiman denying himself the chance to win a class by running in GT Pro in stead of GT AM. Im sure he could of found 1 more gentleman driver.

well, for Sebring he has 2 pro drivers and I think that isn't allowed in GTAM, you have to have 2 AM and only 1 Pro

Fogelhund · 15 Mar 2011, 16:04 (Ref:2846246)

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Originally Posted by Audi Racer

whi is Set neiman denying himself the chance to win a class by running in GT Pro in stead of GT AM. Im sure he could of found 1 more gentleman driver.

There isn't a GT AM in the ALMS.. and he probably doesn't care.

Note; It is Lucas in the Cytosport Aston right now, not Pickett.

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:05 (Ref:2846247)

Does peugeot ever put FRank montagny in the car for qualifying. Tehy certainly wont this year. Hell show the true pace of the car. I think is montagny in a car with bourdais and pagenaud? That would be a scary lineup

it would no doubt be the rabbit car whther peugeot wanted it to or not

gwyllion · 15 Mar 2011, 16:10 (Ref:2846252)

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Originally Posted by Audi Racer

Does peugeot ever put FRank montagny in the car for qualifying.

Peugeot already said that Gene will qualify the #7 and Sarrazin the #8:

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Peugeot has also confirmed its driver plans for Sebring, with Marc Gene qualifying the #7 car, Alex Wurz driving the first stint, and Anthony Davidson completing the line-up.

The #8 car will be qualified by Stephane Sarrazin and started by Franck Montagny, with Pedro Lamy also on board.

source: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89848

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:17 (Ref:2846258)

Wow testing is so unpredictable. First i was saygin its going to be a porsche show. Now its looking like itll be a BMW corvette show.

who else thinks there were be an epic GT2 finish involving a BMW, a Risi Ferrari, a certain no. 45 porsche 911, and Jan Magnussen in a corvtte ending in a wreck which will require camera equipment to determine who crossed the finish line first. As we know Jan magnussen and The 45 porsche will bang. The Risis ferrari will also bang(2007 am i correct). The BMW will start banging ever since that gutsy move by pat long on joey hand at laguna seca

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:19 (Ref:2846260)

You know its funny how F1 claims that they can put on a show. Open wheel racing will never be quite as excting as sportscar racing. Rarely can you bang wheels in an F1 car or indy car. in sportscar racing theres not a race where Gt cars don;t clash which is exciting
although im still a fan of F1.(Honestly ive never had a problem with wanting more passing in F1) Can anyone here say they wanted to see more passing in F1? who started that leading to the moveable rear wing. Wow F1 is turning into a joke

**joeb** · 15 Mar 2011, 16:20 (Ref:2846261)

The Falken car put in a 2:02 with Sellers, not too shabby. It is comparable with the top times right now at least.

chernaudi · 15 Mar 2011, 16:21 (Ref:2846263)

When times picked up, the #1 Audi (it doesn't say who's driving) blitzed everyone by 1.3 seconds. It's only a 1 hour test, so it might not mean anything, but doesn't it either:

1--show that Audi has an equal driver lineup for at least Sebring between both cars, or..

2--That the young ex-Porsche guys have a real turn of speed?

It also seems that the Pug's wider front tires also don't seem to really be making a difference, as the R15s and the ARX-01 (with conventional front tires) are on pace and consistantly so. Could it just be that Michelin has done some work on the tires that they'll be supplying most teams this time out, or is it because Sebring is a bit of a power track?

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:23 (Ref:2846266)

i thougt the jetalliance Lotus Evoras would be at Sebring?

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:25 (Ref:2846268)

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Originally Posted by chernaudi

When times picked up, the #1 Audi (it doesn't say who's driving) blitzed everyone by 1.3 seconds. It's only a 1 hour test, so it might not mean anything, but doesn't either:

1--show that Audi has an equal driver lineup for at least Sebring between both cars, or..

2--That the young ex-Porsche guys have a real turn of speed?

the ex Porsche guys have always been quick. (hearing -The Penske Porsche- sends shivers down my spine.

cthib10 · 15 Mar 2011, 16:25 (Ref:2846269)

Must say I enjoy seen a Corvette at the top of the GT chart!

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:26 (Ref:2846270)

Greg Pickett trned a 1.51.5. very impressive

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:26 (Ref:2846271)

alright BMW fight back those Corvettes

Fogelhund · 15 Mar 2011, 16:28 (Ref:2846274)

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Originally Posted by Audi Racer

i thougt the jetalliance Lotus Evoras would be at Sebring?

Never in the plans.

Fogelhund · 15 Mar 2011, 16:29 (Ref:2846275)

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Originally Posted by Audi Racer

Greg Pickett trned a 1.51.5. very impressive

As per above post, it is Lucas Luhr putting in that time.

1:50.649 now

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Note #55 Level 5 Car has been repaired, and is on the track.

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:29 (Ref:2846276)

The BMW's came out of the pits with 5 mins to go. Uh oh

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:30 (Ref:2846277)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

As per above post, it is Lucas Luhr putting in that time.

1:50.649 now

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Note #55 Level 5 Car has been repaired, and is on the track.

darn i though pickett did that.

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:30 (Ref:2846279)

the luxury racing ferrari is on point

EverOne · 15 Mar 2011, 16:31 (Ref:2846280)

how to see live video please?

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:31 (Ref:2846281)

GT2 will be very exciting. im so sure thats why planetlemans has not released the preview for ILMC Gt2. they always save the most exciting for last.

cthib10 · 15 Mar 2011, 16:31 (Ref:2846282)

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Originally Posted by Audi Racer

The BMW's came out of the pits with 5 mins to go. Uh oh

Haha not happening! I can't wait to see the race this weekend! I think it could be the best GT race we have seen in a while.

fieldodreams79 · 15 Mar 2011, 16:32 (Ref:2846284)

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Originally Posted by Audi Racer

Wow testing is so unpredictable. First i was saygin its going to be a porsche show. Now its looking like itll be a BMW corvette show.

Like someone said earlier and as you just stated; it is testing. I am sure they are throwing a couple things at the setup to see if they can find more speed, so it is very difficult to determine who is showing what. What are the speeds like this year as compared to last in the GT/GT2 field?

Speaking of the 'Vettes (and testing), I have noticed that one car has been much further down the list compared to the other pretty consistently. Today, the 4 is nearly a second and a half in front of the 3 which just made a "suspension adjustment". What gives? Trying different things?

Edit: 3 just closed the gap to a 1/2 second.

Audi Racer · 15 Mar 2011, 16:32 (Ref:2846287)

here comes Jaime Melo with a vengeance!!

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