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Old 12 Sep 2011, 21:02 (Ref:2954697)   #33
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FordCosworthPanoz should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridFordCosworthPanoz should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridFordCosworthPanoz should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Biggest *problem* was simply the race itself, which was unusually exciting for a six hour endurance race. I enjoy almost all endurance racing (more than the most exciting A1GP inspired 20 minute to 1 hour entertainment festival), but this one had a hell of a lot going on.

After the diesel battle was decided late in the race, the petrol battle was one of the best all year. Both OAK Pescarolo cars had a chance along with the 12 Rebellion Lola and factory Pescarolo all had a chance at an overall podium. This was unusual but refreshing as TV and radio actually bothered to cover the Petrol LMP1 race, giving their sponsors rare and much earned exposure.

When you also count in the LMP2 race and the problems for championship contenders, you basically had 3 LMP races that were exciting (LMP1 diesel, LMP1 petrol, LMP2) which sadly sacrificed the good racing in the GTE classes from being shown often. Just to give you an idea, sometimes ALMS races have 0 exciting prototype races, which makes it easier to cover the GT race. Basically every class other than FLMYawn had good racing.

Hindy is a great commentator and usually has a great team with him to cover the race. He can be very biased at times, but that is not unusual for a commentator. Just watch Grand Am races on SPEED as Leigh Diffey and Dorsey Schroeder spend half the time rambling on about the greatest sports car racing driver and team in the world.

Best overall endurance race other than Le Mans this year, simply because every class (excluding FLM) had exciting racing.
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