LM24 Race 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours Race Thread - Page 86

fieldodreams79 · 20 Jun 2018, 18:57 (Ref:3832201)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Have you never tried Long Island Iced Tea?

You've never lived.

Lemonade and Sweet Tea are just fine by themselves. Arnold was the man, though.

Mike E · 20 Jun 2018, 19:13 (Ref:3832204)

Interesting thoughts from GT bosses on the stint length and pit stop rules.

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/f...dained-racing/

ederss7 · 20 Jun 2018, 19:44 (Ref:3832208)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

But, does it matter?

No disrespect but we watched some fine racing even if the two Toyotas were in a different class. You can tell I'm not really a stats man can't you?

It doesn't matter, actually. When it was said that back in the 2000s the gap was bigger I simply couldn't believe so I had to look for some 'stats".
IMO Toyota have all the "rights" to have an advantage over privateers. They spend a lot cash and run a complex car, if all other manufacturers left it's not their fault. But that is a discussion for another topic.
"Back on topic", It's impossible not to fall in love for Le Mans, isn't it, Button?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BkP6AjpF...=16uv6lag7gtc2

**Aysedasi** · 20 Jun 2018, 19:58 (Ref:3832212)

I think Jenson wants to come back in 2019......

**Peter Mallett** · 20 Jun 2018, 20:03 (Ref:3832213)

Indeed. He is a real racer after all. Just as Alonso is a real racer. Would ultimately he nice to get back to drivers rather than factories like in the group c years but it won't happen. Not important if the event keeps giving of course.

broadrun96 · 20 Jun 2018, 20:39 (Ref:3832218)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Have you never tried Long Island Iced Tea?

You've never lived.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Lemonade and Sweet Tea are just fine by themselves. Arnold was the man, though.

Really, that's an Arnold Palmer not a LI Iced Tea. There isn't even tea in a true long island. It's an oz of all the worst alcohol mixed with ice and topped with a cola product. It's TERRIBLE but gets you hammered. The worst I've seen is frozen vodka, gin, white rum, triple sec and tequila with just enough syrup and cola to tame the burn. And a 'well' LI in a college town? Just sadness and a cry for help

Or this sadness in a single bottle from the Captain

fieldodreams79 · 20 Jun 2018, 22:04 (Ref:3832224)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Really, that's an Arnold Palmer not a LI Iced Tea. There isn't even tea in a true long island. It's an oz of all the worst alcohol mixed with ice and topped with a cola product. It's TERRIBLE but gets you hammered. The worst I've seen is frozen vodka, gin, white rum, triple sec and tequila with just enough syrup and cola to tame the burn. And a 'well' LI in a college town? Just sadness and a cry for help

Or this sadness in a single bottle from the Captain

Indeed. I got my posts mixed up. Those 2 drinks couldn't be more oppo...

**bjohnsonsmith** · 20 Jun 2018, 23:02 (Ref:3832229)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Cold tea? we are British and don't do things like that. Are you a colonial or something

I'm quite partial to a cup of PG Tips or Tetley but the original Whittard's, on the Fulham Road, had the best loose leaf teas, ever. Whittard's today pales by comparison.

Great if Jenson comes back again next year.

andrewn7 · 21 Jun 2018, 19:05 (Ref:3832375)

Thanks for the inside track from Bart, Aysedasi. I honestly do find his response surprising, but don't dispute what you are saying.

What I do know, from speaking to Lotterer at Spa and reading what Jani said over the weekend, is that the P1 non-hybrid drivers were definitely not "sanguine" about the EoT!

Regards the race itself, I feel sure it will be remembered for a long time to come, but for the Toyota/Alonso win, rather than because it was especially enthralling, in my opinion.

Cant wait for next year already! Hoping to be there in person for the first time since 2007, along with 14yr old Son - a newly converted endurance racing fan

chernaudi · 22 Jun 2018, 17:29 (Ref:3832544)

I just read on DSC that the #3 Rebellion toasted its gearbox on the last lap but still managed to finish third.

**Bentley03** · 24 Jun 2018, 10:21 (Ref:3832814)

Not sure if this has already been mentioned, but apparently (from DSC's media snippets article) attendance was down just 1% on last year. Certainly felt MUCH quieter this year around the main enclosure from MB to TR, although Arnage was absolutely heaving each time we visited, and the bank at Mulsanne was never anything but busy.

Sad to see there was a bit of a bust up between the Toyota and Porsche mechanics on Sunday evening after the race, Toyota seemingly getting the brunt of the blame. Not good...

**Aysedasi** · 24 Jun 2018, 11:55 (Ref:3832828)

Definitely quieter this year around the main part of the circuit, although as James says, packed out at Arnage and Mulsanne (and Tertre Rouge as usual during the evening of the race).

Bizarre the fisticuffs incident. I wonder what it was all about?

Mike E · 24 Jun 2018, 13:17 (Ref:3832842)

If you have 12 hours to fill here is the first half of the race from the #1 Rebellion.

https://youtu.be/-kdXLrCHQyU

**Bentley03** · 25 Jun 2018, 05:36 (Ref:3832971)

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Originally Posted by andrewn7

Thanks for the inside track from Bart, Aysedasi. I honestly do find his response surprising, but don't dispute what you are saying.

Don't misinterpret this as meaning Bart was happy with the EOT, because that's not what he said, nor was it implied. It was more an acceptance that the EOT was where it was. The conversation was far more general, not EOT specific at all, more about where the team were, in terms of their preparation for the week ahead, and that although they didn't think they could challenge Toyota, there was clearly an air of cautious optimism that they could have a good race themselves.

**Aysedasi** · 25 Jun 2018, 09:03 (Ref:3832989)

Exactly so. I used the word 'sanguine', but I might have said 'realistically sanguine'...... He knew that Rebellion needed another Toyota meltdown to be in with a chance of victory. It wasn't a difficult conclusion to reach as we all knew that as well.

dwh43scale · 29 Jun 2018, 07:18 (Ref:3833549)

https://flic.kr/s/aHskAxpmVV

May I present for your enjoyment a gallery of photos from the race. All from public locations.

**Peter Mallett** · 29 Jun 2018, 07:26 (Ref:3833551)

Thank you. Inspiration for next year.

Simmi · 8 Jul 2018, 19:41 (Ref:3835526)

Finally managed to get a few photos sorted from the race. Didn't really find myself motivated to get the camera out this year. Will have to try harder next time in a few different spots.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/949985...57693038979730

1 by Richard Simpson, on Flickr

2 by Richard Simpson, on Flickr

3 by Richard Simpson, on Flickr

5a by Richard Simpson, on Flickr

5 by Richard Simpson, on Flickr

dwh43scale · 9 Jul 2018, 06:28 (Ref:3835613)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwh38/albums

Full set of galleries now loaded to Flickr; hope you enjoy them.

As an aside, having watched some of the LM Classic streaming yesterday, keen to get back to that event with the camera.

dwh43scale · 9 Jul 2018, 06:31 (Ref:3835614)

[QUOTE=Simmi;3835526]Finally managed to get a few photos sorted from the race. Didn't really find myself motivated to get the camera out this year. Will have to try harder next time in a few different spots.

Some nice photos there; thanks for sharing.

kobefly · 10 Jul 2018, 01:27 (Ref:3835781)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

Finally managed to get a few photos sorted from the race. Didn't really find myself motivated to get the camera out this year. Will have to try harder next time in a few different spots.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/949985...57693038979730

Amazing job! Really enjoyed those pictures.
If you happen to have a good one of José Mar�*a López the twitter account @VamosPechito I contribute with would be happy to share and credit you.

JoeW04 · 19 Jul 2018, 15:51 (Ref:3837535)

I know it wasn't a classic, but the race has been posted in its entirety on YouTube on the 24 Heures du Mans channel, something to have on in the background in the evening for an hour or so until Silverstone

GT6 · 19 Jul 2018, 20:40 (Ref:3837579)

Well in 4 weeks i will be packing for silverstone

Akrapovic · 10 Aug 2018, 16:58 (Ref:3842827)

Anyone who likes stats, figures and in-depth analysis - a very talented TenTenths user (who isn't me) did a very good dive into the numbers of LMP1

http://theracingline.net/2018/race-c...analysis-lmp1/

Turbodcc · 11 Aug 2018, 12:37 (Ref:3842957)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Anyone who likes stats, figures and in-depth analysis - a very talented TenTenths user (who isn't me) did a very good dive into the numbers of LMP1

http://theracingline.net/2018/race-c...analysis-lmp1/

I was just about to share this!

As you have said, a great read and technical insight. Going by the numbers its a real shame the SMP's (or at least #17) didnt remain in the race. It could have been a great spectacle between them and rebellion. Here's to hoping Silverstone makes up for it!

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