Baltimore

[TrueBlueFlyer]

Originally Posted by andy_b

The Ten-Tenths supported Baltimore GP ALMS Spotter Guide is now available to download!!!


(note: an earlier version is printed in the official program)

Available at ---> http://www.spotterguides.com/2012-almswec/

as usual, thank you!

[FalkenALMS]

Well, we made it to the track this morning. The early load in crew set up our paddock yesterday. Today the crew is prepping the car and getting tech inspection out of the way. Tomorrow we're doing a photo contest on twitter and the winners will get a private tour of our rig with Wolf and Bryan.

The driver duo are knocking out other items today before heading over to the track. The weather is gorgeous and things seem to be going well!

[joeb]

A lap of Baltimore with RLL BMW last season:
http://www.alms.com/video/bmw-m3-tak...ound-baltimore

Love the onboard camera during a street race. It really gives you a sense of the tightness of the walls.

[FalkenALMS]

Originally Posted by joeb

A lap of Baltimore with RLL BMW last season:
http://www.alms.com/video/bmw-m3-tak...ound-baltimore

Love the onboard camera during a street race. It really gives you a sense of the tightness of the walls.

Agreed! It does a great job of capturing the skill it takes to compete. Speaking of, we'll have an on board camera for this race as we defend our win!

[TrueBlueFlyer]

Im stationed in turn one as safety/track marshal.

Stop by, say hi, take pictures!

--Russ

PS. The weather 97F° tomorrow, 96F° Saturday... I'm gonna melt

[andy_b]

Originally Posted by andy_b

The Ten-Tenths supported Baltimore GP ALMS Spotter Guide is now available to download!!!


(note: an earlier version is printed in the official program)

Available at ---> http://www.spotterguides.com/2012-almswec/

Updated! Driver line up musical chairs at Level 5 and Merchant Services and new liveries on the two TRG entries.

[HJJ]

From ALMS facebook post. Nothing new at Baltimore.

Running about 30 minutes behind this morning. Every attempt being made to start #ALMS practice on schedule at 10:50a. #GPoB @gpofbaltimore

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[Purist]

IndyCar started 30 minutes late or so. So, on-track running has been occurring. It sounds like the center of the road NEEDS more grinding at the light rail line on Pratt Street. They seem to be alright going down on the outside of the road. (Thankfully, the drivers seem to want grinding done, and DO NOT want the chicane back in there.)

[Purist]

Ir looks like they've gone ahead with Practice 1, which started just after 10:00 (11 Eastern), so not even 15 minutes behind schedule there.

The fastest lap last year was a 1:27.750, and at present, they're down to a 1:25.899.

[Speed-King]

Looks like the chicane will make a comeback:

#IndyCar to put the chicane back on Pratt Street overnight b/c it worked last year. Tires or something going in there today to simulate.

Curt Cavin via Twitter.

[Fogelhund]

ALMS Racing ‏@almsnotes
Our friend @BeauxBarfield just gave a track update. Going to try to grind down bump on frontstretch in lieu of chicane. #ALMS #GPoB

[Purist]

I will seriously pray that the grinding works! (Lord knows, I do NOT want to see that chicane again after waiting a year for it to be GONE!)

[carsten66]

Originally Posted by carsten66

Live TV coverage

The Race will also be shown LIVE on Motors TV and Motors TV UK: 19:45/18:45

Already I was wondering but Motors TV fixed the time now correctly:

LIVE on Motors TV and Motors TV UK: 22:15 / 21:15

[Creep89]

Uhhhh heavy crash for one of the Vipers

[Simmi]

Originally Posted by Creep89

Uhhhh heavy crash for one of the Vipers

#91 locked up and into the concrete!
https://twitter.com/tonydizinno/stat...376064/photo/1

[Dead-Eye]

For the GT cars at least the chicane doesn't really look safer than the jump

[NightStalk3r]

Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

For the GT cars at least the chicane doesn't really look safer than the jump

The GT cars are still getting air and so were the LMPC's only now its in the middle of a corner.

[TF110]

PC qualifying was really close, .07 seconds between the top 2.

[TF110]

All that whinging about the Viper's breaks and it's still 3.6 seconds off pace of the top Corvette.

[TF110]

Bouchut pulls it out in the last lap, by .080 seconds! NICE lap.

[Dead-Eye]

Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

The GT cars are still getting air and so were the LMPC's only now its in the middle of a corner.

I think the worst bump is actually right where they go back on the throttle now, where you really don't want to lose traction on the rear wheels. I don't think it will work that well for Indycar either.

[FalkenALMS]

As you all saw, between our Practice #1 and Practice #2 today they added the chicane. It seems to be an improvement from earlier. Both Wolf and Bryan feel it was the right choice to make. We're still trying to land a screen shot of Wolf's "Dukes of Hazard" moment during the first practice.

We'll be starting 7th tomorrow, which isn't ideal, but with the longevity of our Falken tires, and Wolf and Bryan's ability to work up through the field, we're feeling pretty confident about the run tomorrow.

[Guardian]

Originally Posted by FalkenALMS

As you all saw, between our Practice #1 and Practice #2 today they added the chicane. It seems to be an improvement from earlier. Both Wolf and Bryan feel it was the right choice to make. We're still trying to land a screen shot of Wolf's "Dukes of Hazard" moment during the first practice.

We'll be starting 7th tomorrow, which isn't ideal, but with the longevity of our Falken tires, and Wolf and Bryan's ability to work up through the field, we're feeling pretty confident about the run tomorrow.

Good luck tomorrow, I'll be there supporting all of the Porsche contingent!

[CyberMotor]

Originally Posted by FalkenALMS

As you all saw, between our Practice #1 and Practice #2 today they added the chicane. It seems to be an improvement from earlier. Both Wolf and Bryan feel it was the right choice to make. We're still trying to land a screen shot of Wolf's "Dukes of Hazard" moment during the first practice.

We'll be starting 7th tomorrow, which isn't ideal, but with the longevity of our Falken tires, and Wolf and Bryan's ability to work up through the field, we're feeling pretty confident about the run tomorrow.

Good luck tomorrow.

ESPN3 did a good job of showing the cars leaping over the train tracks. They went to slow motion for some of the leaps.

Interesting hearing the different comments from the drivers. Basically, it went from this is 'tough on the equipment' to 'these cars are tough and can take this.' I think the budgets of the teams also influence the perspective.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by CyberMotor

Good luck tomorrow.

ESPN3 did a good job of showing the cars leaping over the train tracks. They went to slow motion for some of the leaps.

Interesting hearing the different comments from the drivers. Basically, it went from this is 'tough on the equipment' to 'these cars are tough and can take this.' I think the budgets of the teams also influence the perspective.

I agree the ESPN coverage of qualifying was excellent. The quality was also excellent. The chicane is a necessary addition but I almost like the tires better than the curbs. It presents more of a visual obstacle.