LM24 Race 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans: ACO/FIA WEC '18/'19 Season Finale - Page 13

JHamilton · 15 Jun 2019, 03:20 (Ref:3910267)

I don't want to start any controversy, so I will just say that this is probably the last Le Mans with this style of Corvette. Many hate Corvettes but I adore them and am kind of sad this weekend. If you would like, take one more moment to listen to a LS/LT idle on a nasty cam. She's a dirty girl and I'll miss her. Pushrods fo' life. Bowties.

https://twitter.com/CorvetteRacing/s...14386839654401

tux · 15 Jun 2019, 09:42 (Ref:3910305)

So........... this is some interesting driving in the Michelin Le Mans Cup race.

Victor_RO · 15 Jun 2019, 09:43 (Ref:3910306)

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Originally Posted by tux

So........... this is some interesting driving in the Michelin Le Mans Cup race.

That's one way of describing it.

I think "disgraceful" would apply better to some cars...

**Adam43** · 15 Jun 2019, 10:30 (Ref:3910311)

Good morning race fans

Bit of an odd one for me. I’m not there.

but I’m set up and ready to go; I have several screens, books and toys ready to go and I have managed to sneak in several drinks past security for later.

**Adam43** · 15 Jun 2019, 10:33 (Ref:3910313)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

I don't want to start any controversy, so I will just say that this is probably the last Le Mans with this style of Corvette. Many hate Corvettes but I adore them and am kind of sad this weekend. If you would like, take one more moment to listen to a LS/LT idle on a nasty cam. She's a dirty girl and I'll miss her. Pushrods fo' life. Bowties.

https://twitter.com/CorvetteRacing/s...14386839654401

Like it. I’m up for a decent result for them. I’m quite up for a Corvette too.

Victor_RO · 15 Jun 2019, 10:46 (Ref:3910316)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam43

Good morning race fans

Bit of an odd one for me. I’m not there.

but I’m set up and ready to go; I have several screens, books and toys ready to go and I have managed to sneak in several drinks past security for later.

Same here, watching from home this time, but due to the advantages of living on my own, I didn't have to jump through any hoops and sneaking procedures to stack the fridge with enough beer and snacks to last the race.

Willmaz223 · 15 Jun 2019, 10:51 (Ref:3910319)

The V12 LMR on track.WOW.The sound is something else.

Hope all there are able to hear it.

JoeW04 · 15 Jun 2019, 10:52 (Ref:3910320)

Please don’t let Shea Adam into the commentary box for the next 24 hours

Victor_RO · 15 Jun 2019, 11:05 (Ref:3910321)

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Originally Posted by JoeW04

Please don’t let Shea Adam into the commentary box for the next 24 hours

I think she tweeted earlier that she's doing the sunset stint in the booth (7-11pm).

crooky · 15 Jun 2019, 11:17 (Ref:3910322)

Few silly questions before the race begins.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/W3YXJD6

If you want to see the updates you can view the results by just pressing done without answering a question.

Good to see that people think that the Privateers will have a crack at the Toyotas on the first few laps. That extra top speed has to count for something on the first half of the lap.

**joeb** · 15 Jun 2019, 11:49 (Ref:3910324)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam43

Good morning race fans

Bit of an odd one for me. I’m not there.

but I’m set up and ready to go; I have several screens, books and toys ready to go and I have managed to sneak in several drinks past security for later.

I prepped by not getting any sleep last night thanks to my lovely children. I am just getting setup for the race now and will have to make a run this afternoon for some provisions. I'll be checking in here regularly throughout the race. Starting to get excited now!

crooky · 15 Jun 2019, 12:36 (Ref:3910329)

The race always seems to creep up quicker than I'm expecting. Had my usual lie in until 10am then once you've had breakfast, showered etc and done a few bits its suddently 1pm and I'm doing the last minute checks to make sure I'm good to go.

Looking forward to the start now and what I reckon will be a good battle down the Mulsanne and the run down to Indianapolis between the P1s.

Hoping all cars get through the first lap without any major issues and we keep lots of cars for as long as possible. The biggest chance of a mix up at the front I think is going to be issues with back markers so the more the merrier. Still feel a bit wrong rooting against the Toyota's after wanting them to win from 1999 for so long...

Livininthinair · 15 Jun 2019, 12:43 (Ref:3910331)

Good morning from Colorado, just about set up with coffee in hand. Looking forward to my favorite 24 hour period of the entire year, I'll be watching flag to flag just like every year. I actually will have the house to myself after the first few hours. Rebellion Racing for the win!

GriffM3 · 15 Jun 2019, 12:45 (Ref:3910333)

From Texas the race is here! Go BMW!

seanyb505 · 15 Jun 2019, 12:49 (Ref:3910336)

Link to Ford timing? (Or suitable timing with sectors, etc)

kvenom · 15 Jun 2019, 12:49 (Ref:3910337)

Tom Kristensen is a great driver but a terrible TV interviewer, he's all over the place.

Akrapovic · 15 Jun 2019, 12:50 (Ref:3910338)

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Originally Posted by seanyb505

Link to Ford timing? (Or suitable timing with sectors, etc)

Ford said it would be here. Select Main Camera.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmOCP-JB6r4

It is not up yet, hopefully it will.

Lasse · 15 Jun 2019, 12:51 (Ref:3910340)

The GTE battle is going to be bonkers (i hope!). Also looking forward to the battle between the privateer LMP1s. LMP2 is going to be exciting as well.

Cheering for the #7 Toyoyta. Kamui deserves a win in my book.

**joeb** · 15 Jun 2019, 12:53 (Ref:3910341)

Cars moving on track is getting me excited!

**joeb** · 15 Jun 2019, 12:54 (Ref:3910342)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Ford said it would be here. Select Main Camera.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmOCP-JB6r4

It is not up yet, hopefully it will.

It is working for me right now

C6R Racing Fan · 15 Jun 2019, 12:55 (Ref:3910343)

Here we go! I started watching around '99. 41yrs young here. Love THIS race. One of my favorite days of the year! Go Corvette Racing! Go SMP! Go Project1 and WeatherTEch!

Akrapovic · 15 Jun 2019, 12:56 (Ref:3910344)

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Originally Posted by joeb

It is working for me right now

The video is, but Ford said they would stream timing on that stream, but it isn't on that yet.

Livininthinair · 15 Jun 2019, 12:56 (Ref:3910345)

I guess a rep from Gibson said the engines in both Rebellion cars had "high mileage" on them, and that they know what caused the failure... That doesn't make me feel any less nervous about the longevity. Was it the extra horsepower, something else, nothing else and just a tired power plant. I guess we will see...

Akrapovic · 15 Jun 2019, 12:57 (Ref:3910346)

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Originally Posted by Livininthinair

I guess a rep from Gibson said the engines in both Rebellion cars had "high mileage" on them, and that they know what caused the failure... That doesn't make me feel any less nervous about the longevity. Was it the extra horsepower, something else, nothing else and just a tired power plant. I guess we will see...

Similar feeling here. Not very confident on Rebellion, but I'd hope we're wrong!

Lasse · 15 Jun 2019, 12:59 (Ref:3910347)

Hoping a SMP can spice it up in the front at the start!

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