LM24 LM24 '22 Raceweek Thread - Page 8

**Adam43** · 10 Jun 2022, 16:24 (Ref:4114043)

Odd approach for a 24 hour race.

tomcug · 10 Jun 2022, 16:39 (Ref:4114048)

Seems that way. But I can't think of any other reason why they put 3:24 instead of a more subtle improvement.

**Adam43** · 10 Jun 2022, 18:08 (Ref:4114066)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Alpine found a LOT of pace in Hyperpole and that supposed 13 lap stint makes me think they'll still be there or thereabouts if they run reliably.

13 laps. They have done one 13 lap stint in all of practice. (Toyota have gone 2 and Glickenhaus 2).
All the laps were a decent time.
5x 3:31s
3x 3:32s
3x 3:34s
+ in and out laps

It looks like they can. How much fuel saving in that can’t fully tell.

Glick did two 13 lappers on test day. None since. They were slower than Alpines, with some laps clearly interrupted by slow zones or similar.
Toyota did two 13 lappers. Again both test day. Again, these included some slow laps due to flags and slow zones.

It’s looking fun.

**Aysedasi** · 10 Jun 2022, 18:17 (Ref:4114068)

No, there's plenty of glory for getting pole at Le Mans. It's meaningless as far as the race outcome is concerned and they (all) know it, but it's the picture everyone wants on the front of the newspapers and magazines.... There was a huge cheer from the stands when Lapierre set that lap.....

S griffin · 10 Jun 2022, 19:47 (Ref:4114084)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

No, there's plenty of glory for getting pole at Le Mans. It's meaningless as far as the race outcome is concerned and they (all) know it, but it's the picture everyone wants on the front of the newspapers and magazines.... There was a huge cheer from the stands when Lapierre set that lap.....

Yes, I agree. It is definitely something to aim for and can help psychologically to know you have that one lap pace. As well as the glory as you say

broadrun96 · 10 Jun 2022, 20:35 (Ref:4114100)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

No, there's plenty of glory for getting pole at Le Mans. It's meaningless as far as the race outcome is concerned and they (all) know it, but it's the picture everyone wants on the front of the newspapers and magazines.... There was a huge cheer from the stands when Lapierre set that lap.....

And just because it doesn't make the front page of the papers doesn't mean the team doesn't want it. Hell our race won't make the front pages of many papers but it doesn't stop our enjoyment watching, the team is invested in the car doing well personally. A fast lap is a fast lap regardless

**Aysedasi** · 10 Jun 2022, 18:19 (Ref:4114070)

Personally I don't see any of them planning to try and do 13 lap stints.

**Adam43** · 10 Jun 2022, 18:51 (Ref:4114075)

A decent amount of slow zone or FCY and they’re all there.

If you’ve got two cars (and it falls right) do you push with one on 12 laps and eek out that extra lap with the other?

What we don’t know is how many stints the tyres do this year.

**Aysedasi** · 10 Jun 2022, 19:00 (Ref:4114077)

Sure, SC's or slow zones they will do more laps. Eeking out an extra lap when there's no cautions, no, too much of a risk. Blow it and run out of fuel and you walk away with oeuf on your face...... I don't think it's necessary either. If I was team manager at Toyota, Glick or Alpine, I'd be doing a Wyer, and having the cars run to a set pace - one of them at least (or the only Alpine). As I understand it, it's likely to be hot. I'd let everyone else break their cars....

**Adam43** · 10 Jun 2022, 19:10 (Ref:4114080)

A good approach.

Let’s say they can all do 13 laps (or chose a different integer). Might be 13.1 for Alpine, 13.5 for Glickenhaus and 13.9 for Toyota. Might color their choice.

**Aysedasi** · 10 Jun 2022, 19:12 (Ref:4114081)

13.9 and 13.1 are probably no brainers in both respects. 13.5? You'd have to be pretty sure!

**Adam43** · 10 Jun 2022, 19:36 (Ref:4114082)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

13.9 and 13.1 are probably no brainers in both respects. 13.5? You'd have to be pretty sure!

I think you can make the call mid stint as they know how much is left to a decent accuracy nowadays. Certainly do on project cars

JHamilton · 11 Jun 2022, 03:32 (Ref:4114127)

I found my motortrend password (even though I'm still salty to have to pay for a subscription since I've been a magazine subscriber for 32 years) and am ready to go!!! It will be awesome to see all the people back at the track!

fieldodreams79 · 11 Jun 2022, 15:32 (Ref:4114295)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Got the French pastries but not in France and none for me so 2 problems there. But they're tasty and a celebration of good butter as God intended.

Beautiful!! Coffee only for me now, but about to meet Bacons and a brewery...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

I found my motortrend password (even though I'm still salty to have to pay for a subscription since I've been a magazine subscriber for 32 years) and am ready to go!!! It will be awesome to see all the people back at the track!

I know. The other content on the app is good. There's a lot more motor racing on there than you thought.

**Aysedasi** · 11 Jun 2022, 06:53 (Ref:4114139)

Awesome to be back here....Nice morning here too....

Ferrari333SP · 11 Jun 2022, 08:17 (Ref:4114152)

Really excited for this race; weather looking absolutely perfect for the entire thing. Cool temps at night should lead to some fantastic lap times

Gingers4Justice · 11 Jun 2022, 08:46 (Ref:4114157)

Well, what a monumental waste of everybody’s time that session was.

tux · 11 Jun 2022, 09:06 (Ref:4114166)

#34 Inter Europol will change engine after the warm up session

XtC24 · 11 Jun 2022, 09:43 (Ref:4114171)

Maybe it was a little earlier but still...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Happy Le Mans everyone !

Mike E · 11 Jun 2022, 10:32 (Ref:4114175)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tux

#34 Inter Europol will change engine after the warm up session

#64 Corvette bust a driveshaft too

**joeb** · 11 Jun 2022, 11:52 (Ref:4114185)

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Originally Posted by Mike E

#64 Corvette bust a driveshaft too

That is a heck of a find for warm up. Not the kind of thing you want to have happen 30 minutes into the race.

broadrun96 · 11 Jun 2022, 11:58 (Ref:4114188)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

That is a heck of a find for warm up. Not the kind of thing you want to have happen 30 minutes into the race.

As they have already once before as I recall.

Well of course we have 2 farmer's markets this weekend so the start and the end of the race I'll be otherwise occupied so that's great. RLM WILL be on the phone and the wife and business partner can deal. We actually have a few customers who wear Glickenhaus hats so I'm sure they'll approve

Got the French pastries but not in France and none for me so 2 problems there. But they're tasty and a celebration of good butter as God intended.

**Adam43** · 11 Jun 2022, 12:52 (Ref:4114198)

Good morning race fans!

**Adam43** · 11 Jun 2022, 13:10 (Ref:4114203)

Sessions so far.

**joeb** · 11 Jun 2022, 13:34 (Ref:4114208)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Sessions so far.

That was as good as the Ferrari picture yesterday!

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