[LM24] Test Day 2021

[Mike E]

Originally Posted by Pandamasque

Is there going to be streaming of the Legends (GT1 etc) race anywhere?

Did I hear that Peter Auto are going to stream it? Or did I dream that?

[Toyotats03OUS]

Hello everybody!. I know this isn’t the toyota hypercar section. But wondering what’s anyone’s guess on both the hyperpole time and race pace? Low, mid or high 20’ ?

[Toyotats03OUS]

Will Toyota have the upper hand out of the twisty areas and in heavy traffic due to the hybrid or it won’t be much of an advantage beside helpin them save fuel ?

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Toyotats03OUS

Hello everybody!. I know this isn’t the toyota hypercar section. But wondering what’s anyone’s guess on both the hyperpole time and race pace? Low, mid or high 20’ ?

Take a gander over at the predictions thread and you can see what times are being predicted! https://tentenths.com/forum/showthre...=156400&page=2

[Toyotats03OUS]

Originally Posted by joeb

Take a gander over at the predictions thread and you can see what times are being predicted! https://tentenths.com/forum/showthre...=156400&page=2

Thanks joe

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Toyotats03OUS

Will Toyota have the upper hand out of the twisty areas and in heavy traffic due to the hybrid or it won’t be much of an advantage beside helpin them save fuel ?

The new rules means not so much. The overall power curve is defined and it the total of ICE and EV.

In addition, front wheel drive cannot kick in until 120km/h. So any traction advantage out of slow corners or in the wet is limited.

[otisdog]

Originally Posted by Pandamasque

Is there going to be streaming of the Legends (GT1 etc) race anywhere?



Yeah, I thought the traditional time was 3 o'clock local. Why was it moved?

Well, the olde traditional time was 4 pm, before it got moved to 3. It went to 3 due to a soccer game conflict?

[Aysedasi]

I thought it was just to maximise TV time....

[Adam43]

It often moved due to other sport or elections.

A few years ago I remember it went to 3pm CET on a more permanent basis. I thought the rationale was to give people more travel time after the race. Although probably there were several reasons.

I think the last two years that is out the window due to having no spectators or lower number.

[Adam43]

Another snippet on top speeds.

Originally Posted by https://www.autosport.com/le-mans/news/weathertech-porsche-lacking-top-speed-compared-to-works-cars/6649590/

“We definitely have a lot of work to do,” said MacNeil, who is new to the latest-spec Porsche this season after racing a Ferrari last year.

“With this place being as fast as it is, we need as much straight-line speed as we can get.

“We’re at a bit of a deficit right now compared to some of the other Porsches. We are looking for a little more top speed in the car as well as fine tuning the balance.”

3.2km/h down:

Car#	Team	Car	Max (km/h)	D
91	Porsche GT Team	Porsche GT Team	298.8	0.0
92	Porsche GT Team	Porsche GT Team	298.8	0.0
64	Corvette Racing	Corvette Racing	298.0	-0.8
51	AF Corse	AF Corse	296.4	-2.4
52	AF Corse	AF Corse	296.4	-2.4
79	WeatherTech Racing	WeatherTech Racing	295.6	-3.2
63	Corvette Racing	Corvette Racing	294.0	-4.8
72	Hub Auto Racing	Hub Auto Racing	294.0	-4.8

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Adam43

It often moved due to other sport or elections.

A few years ago I remember it went to 3pm CET on a more permanent basis. I thought the rationale was to give people more travel time after the race. Although probably there were several reasons.

I think the last two years that is out the window due to having no spectators or lower number.

Yes, it has moved a few times, and I heard that the race use to be in June! Can you believe that???

[Adam43]

June?! You're mad!

[Aysedasi]

June, no, that can't be possible!