'09 LMS Round 3 • Algarve - Portimão, Portugal - Page 6

dxk1 · 1 Aug 2009, 21:23 (Ref:2513471)

The Larbre Saleen is not putting up much of a fight.

DK

Danny_GT2 · 1 Aug 2009, 21:27 (Ref:2513478)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxk1

The Larbre Saleen is not putting up much of a fight.

DK

It is a Saleen after all!

Purist · 1 Aug 2009, 21:43 (Ref:2513484)

You forget that in its first outing, the Saleen (under Franz Konrad) won GTS at Sebring in 2001. Saleens have won a number of races, particularly in FIA GT, including San Luis 2008 and Silverstone 2009.

prototype · 1 Aug 2009, 21:45 (Ref:2513486)

I was a big Saleen fan after that, but that car has been heartbreaking for the fans who have supported it for the last 5 years.

Acemco got fast, and then disappointed.
Oreca was really fast - and laid an egg at Le Mans.
Larbre - never put the cars to the full potential.

Heartbreak after heartbreak.

airbusA346 · 1 Aug 2009, 21:48 (Ref:2513488)

Drayson Vantage GT2 retires.

Lord Drayson Twitter:

"Race over. Engine failure. We were running consistently in top 4 so pace was good until oil leaked onto rear tyres. Very frustrating. :-("

Drayson Racing Twitter:

"We have officially withdrawn as a critical, internal, mechanical piece has failed in the engine. More to follow at DraysonRacing.com."

Tom.

gert · 1 Aug 2009, 21:51 (Ref:2513490)

Quite a pity the Audis rammed eachother off the track.

If you look at the laptimes of the #15 car, it is running at the same pace as the leaders (and sometimes quicker)

HORNDAWG · 1 Aug 2009, 21:54 (Ref:2513492)

What a shame for Drayson! Was rather hoping for a good run for them.

L.P.

dxk1 · 1 Aug 2009, 21:56 (Ref:2513495)

Don't look now, but is that a Spyker I see in 4th place?

DK

AX lover · 1 Aug 2009, 21:56 (Ref:2513496)

Nice 4th position for Spyker

And Jarek is gaining on the #76 Porsche

MJ_N_09 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:04 (Ref:2513504)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny_GT2

Go Spyker, who finally have a decent car! I'd like to see their vids on youtube!

Type in SpykerSquadron.

MJ_N_09 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:05 (Ref:2513506)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AX lover

Nice 4th position for Spyker

And Jarek is gaining on the #76 Porsche

What did I say earlier?

Taxi645 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:11 (Ref:2513511)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AX lover

Nice 4th position for Spyker

And Jarek is gaining on the #76 Porsche

He needs to nibble off another second of his laptimes for Tom to be able to get the podium at the end if it is just for race pace.

NightStalk3r · 1 Aug 2009, 22:12 (Ref:2513513)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taxi645

He needs to nibble off another second of his laptimes for Tom to be able to get the podium at the end if it is just for race pace.

Your forgetting Pillet will get back in the IMSA Porsche soon.

AX lover · 1 Aug 2009, 22:13 (Ref:2513514)

Spyker video's: http://www.youtube.com/user/SpykerSquadron

Danny_GT2 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:14 (Ref:2513515)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ_N_09

Type in SpykerSquadron.

I know, I've subscribed! I meant to type in "can't wait" instead of "I'd like"!

AX lover · 1 Aug 2009, 22:15 (Ref:2513517)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

Your forgetting Pillet will get back in the IMSA Porsche soon.

Tom Coronel will also be back in the car

And in his last stint he was (sometimes) the quickest GT2 driver

Taxi645 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:17 (Ref:2513520)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

Your forgetting Pillet will get back in the IMSA Porsche soon.

You're right, seems if it depends on race pace only eventually the podium won't be likely.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AX lover

Tom Coronel will also be back in the car And in his last stint he was (sometimes) the quickest GT2 driver

Yeah but that was when Pillet was not in the car. The Pillet/Porsche combo has still been 1.2s faster than Tom in the Spyker.

*Pilet

NightStalk3r · 1 Aug 2009, 22:17 (Ref:2513521)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AX lover

Tom Coronel will also be back in the car

And in his last stint he was (sometimes) the quickest GT2 driver

Pillet was the fastest driver in GT2 for 2 whole stints, pulling out a lead of over 1 minute, so if narac can keep the gap where it is, there may well be enough time for Pillet to catch the leaders.

dxk1 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:20 (Ref:2513524)

The guy that's fastest in GT2 right now is Garcia in the #84. He's running down Bell, who is no slouch.

DK

cmk · 1 Aug 2009, 22:22 (Ref:2513526)

Michelins on the Modena car working better in the dark than JMW's Dunlops?

Danny_GT2 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:23 (Ref:2513527)

Wow, Albers doing well in the Audi, last lap was quicker than anyone else!

gert · 1 Aug 2009, 22:30 (Ref:2513531)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny_GT2

Wow, Albers doing well in the Audi, last lap was quicker than anyone else!

Yes, and the other drivers in that car have been as quick before ... Seems like a missed chance for a really competitive outing for Kolles.

Taxi645 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:34 (Ref:2513534)

Garcia has reduced the difference to the lead of GT2 to 3.5s.

Danny_GT2 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:39 (Ref:2513536)

Eurosport coverage is back!!!

dxk1 · 1 Aug 2009, 22:40 (Ref:2513537)

Garcia caught right up to Bell and then pitted.

DK

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