LM24 Race Le Mans 2011 - Race Week Thread - Scrutineering/Qualifying/Race - Page 49

dxk1 · 12 Jun 2011, 01:48 (Ref:2896336)

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Originally Posted by FordCosworthPanoz

I have a bad feeling we will see a lot more crashes this year, especially involving the diesel cars with either each other, or more likely GT or LMP2 cars. If the ORECA drivers keep circling around and the factory drivers keep it up, they may be the team to beat. I just hope the inredible GTE race isnt ruined by a diesel drivers mistake.

You need to start predicting lottery numbers!! I would subscribe to your web-site.

DK

Holt · 12 Jun 2011, 01:50 (Ref:2896337)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

I don't understand your reasoning

Longer stints is always better, if you put in consistent lap times. The driver is changed with the tyres.

4 hour time limit restricts the number of pit stops. After a driver and tires change you can only run 6 stints in 4 hours. Audi changes tires after stint #4, but has to change drivers and tires after stint #6 due to the time limit.

Peugeot changes tires only once without a driver change after stint #3. Audi does it after stint #4, but is forced to pit only 2 stints later due to the time limit

Now I may be completely wrong, but I dont see 8 stints fitting in the 4 hour limit

Audi Racer · 12 Jun 2011, 01:54 (Ref:2896338)

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Originally Posted by Holt

4 hour time limit restricts the number of pit stops. After a driver and tires change you can only run 6 stints in 4 hours. Audi changes tires after stint #4, but has to change drivers and tires after stint #6 due to the time limit.

Peugeot changes tires only once without a driver change after stint #3. Audi does it after stint #4, but is forced to pit only 2 stints later due to the time limit

Now I may be completely wrong, but I dont see 8 stints fitting in the 4 hour limit

Audi never runs there drivers for 6 stints. The run the driver and tire set for 4 stints. simple and done. Thats what they do. Theres no time penalty issues or anything. im confused at what your arguing

gwyllion · 12 Jun 2011, 01:54 (Ref:2896339)

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Originally Posted by Holt

Now I may be completely wrong, but I dont see 8 stints fitting in the 4 hour limit

6 stints don't fit in 4 hours either. 6 stint = 72 laps.

FordCosworthPanoz · 12 Jun 2011, 01:58 (Ref:2896340)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

You need to start predicting lottery numbers!! I would subscribe to your web-site.

DK

Well, ORECA certainly isnt the team to beat now,

. But still, I had a bad feeling that would happen. Good news I guess is that if this keeps up Henri may get a podium, imagine how crazy France will be if that happens?

Holt · 12 Jun 2011, 01:58 (Ref:2896341)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

You need to start predicting lottery numbers!! I would subscribe to your web-site.

DK

He correctly predicted aggression by the diesels due to how equal they are. I believe SPEED commentators said they heard diesel drivers would take "unnecessary" risks

Rob the Bob · 12 Jun 2011, 01:58 (Ref:2896342)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

6 stints don't fit in 4 hours either. 6 stint = 72 laps.

Right, and as far as I know only 5 stints are allowed per driver.

Holt · 12 Jun 2011, 02:06 (Ref:2896344)

Ah just forget it. Im overlooking alot of things

What I do know is that Peugeot may be running a soft tire as they are matching and beating the R18s times

That should negate the tire issue leaving only the fuel advantage

Audi must be on pins and needles with 3 Peugeots lurking

fieldodreams79 · 12 Jun 2011, 02:09 (Ref:2896347)

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Originally Posted by FastJoel31

Remains from Rocky's Audi:

http://twitpic.com/5ab7qn

Cockpit still in tact, but as for the rest...not much there.

tux · 12 Jun 2011, 02:09 (Ref:2896348)

Where did Audis 2 minute lead go?

skeeskirrt · 12 Jun 2011, 02:13 (Ref:2896351)

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Originally Posted by tux

Where did Audis 2 minute lead go?

They did a tire change when they put Fassler in the car.

Plus Pags and Davidson are slamming it, under 3:30's.

skeeskirrt · 12 Jun 2011, 02:19 (Ref:2896354)

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Originally Posted by dank

Danny Watts stopped at the first chicane. Suspected oil cooling issue.

That's a shame. Was really hoping they'd be close at the end.

Mike_Wooshy · 12 Jun 2011, 02:19 (Ref:2896355)

Ant going for 2nd......

skeeskirrt · 12 Jun 2011, 02:20 (Ref:2896356)

Davidson fastest lap 3:27.7.

Holt · 12 Jun 2011, 02:25 (Ref:2896358)

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Originally Posted by skeeskirrt

Davidson fastest lap 3:27.7.

What will Peugeot do. Keep steady and chip into the lead or choke it away.

History says choke. Im waiting for their failures while a wombed Audi squad wins with their 3rd best car

tux · 12 Jun 2011, 02:26 (Ref:2896359)

They will probably let Anthony pass the Audi then get the front 2 to conserve, wish we didnt have to ride onboard the tractors for so long, i want to hear cars from the outside too!

Holt · 12 Jun 2011, 02:32 (Ref:2896360)

This race is alot like the 99 classic in many ways

skeeskirrt · 12 Jun 2011, 02:34 (Ref:2896361)

I think the pendulum is going Peugeot's way at this point. Fassler doesn't seem as fast as the other #2 drivers. Though he did throw down some sub-3:30's when he was being chased.

dxk1 · 12 Jun 2011, 02:34 (Ref:2896362)

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Originally Posted by skeeskirrt

Davidson fastest lap 3:27.7.

I wonder if it wasn't Peugeot's strategy to just try to stay on the same lap until after 12 hours and then turn up the wick.

DK

skeeskirrt · 12 Jun 2011, 02:38 (Ref:2896363)

Just caught a bit of the SPEED commentary ... Dorsey wants to put a whole hog in the tire warming oven!

fieldodreams79 · 12 Jun 2011, 02:39 (Ref:2896364)

Pug just needs to keep pace with one or two a press with one or two.
Not much Audi can do but go flat out from here on out.

**joeb** · 12 Jun 2011, 02:40 (Ref:2896365)

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Originally Posted by skeeskirrt

Just caught a bit of the SPEED commentary ... Dorsey wants to put a whole hog in the tire warming oven!

Damn, that sounds like a really good idea! and it made me a little hungry....

Purist · 12 Jun 2011, 02:40 (Ref:2896366)

I don't have SPEED here, but I assume it's Diffey, Dorsey, and whoever else?

I mean, Varsha, Hobbs, and crew are in Montreal (I REALLY wish they were covering this race instead).

FastJoel31 · 12 Jun 2011, 02:43 (Ref:2896367)

Scott Pruett was there for a while as well, not sure if he still is, I turned the Speed audio off. It would be better though if he was GONE.

Justin Bell, Jamie Howe in the pitlane.

Accident · 12 Jun 2011, 02:44 (Ref:2896368)

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Originally Posted by Purist

I don't have SPEED here, but I assume it's Diffey, Dorsey, and whoever else?

I mean, Varsha, Hobbs, and crew are in Montreal (I REALLY wish they were covering this race instead).

I turned it on earlier, heard Mr. "Hi to my family at home!" and immediately shut it off and went back to the Eurosport stream.

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