IMSA Race Sebring 2015 - Page 3

Deleted · 3 Mar 2015, 14:33 (Ref:3511183)

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Originally Posted by DeezPutz

As has been mentioned by credible outlets many a time, the Austin WEC race has the least amount of sponsorship involvement of any WEC event. If there were a viable market for these cars to race here, they would be. It's a sad fact.

WEC choosing to race at that Tilkedrome has nothing to do with anything here.

Fogelhund · 3 Mar 2015, 16:31 (Ref:3511227)

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Originally Posted by Chiana

WEC choosing to race at that Tilkedrome has nothing to do with anything here.

Well... after they were told they couldn't keep the Sebring 12 as a standalone WEC event... which really was the right thing to do from an owners perspective, even if it sucks for the fans.

MoMedic9019 · 3 Mar 2015, 16:45 (Ref:3511230)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Well... after they were told they couldn't keep the Sebring 12 as a standalone WEC event... which really was the right thing to do from an owners perspective, even if it sucks for the fans.

If TUSC and WEC can get on the same page from a prototype perspective in 2017. And GTD/GTE figures itself out, I don't think it'd be far fetched to see another combined event.

Granted. That podium event would take 6 more hours but...who cares!

Maelochs · 3 Mar 2015, 17:15 (Ref:3511235)

Biggest reason we won't see a combined event is because TUSC cars would look foolish on TV—they'd only be on TV because of the TV contract; otherwise, who would follow a bunch of slow, struggling mid-pack cars?

Hard for TUSC to roar loudly about how wonderful its racing is, when it is barely able to keep up with a bunch of third-class Pro-Am teams.

Fogelhund · 3 Mar 2015, 22:01 (Ref:3511357)

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Originally Posted by MoMedic9019

If TUSC and WEC can get on the same page from a prototype perspective in 2017. And GTD/GTE figures itself out, I don't think it'd be far fetched to see another combined event.

Granted. That podium event would take 6 more hours but...who cares!

WEC has what, 35 cars full season this year? How many full season entries for IMSA? Do you really expect to get them all on the same grid?

Maelochs · 3 Mar 2015, 23:34 (Ref:3511396)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

WEC has what, 35 cars full season this year? How many full season entries for IMSA? Do you really expect to get them all on the same grid?

No, GTD and PC would get axed. I started to make the same comment, but figured TUSC would have no problem dropping the Pro-Am classes is it could get the extra eyeballs the WEC cars would bring. TUWSC would probably have a Pro-Am race Friday and add Lites at GT3 Cup to fill the grid.

They still wouldn't do it, because of the negative impact on the P cars, both is apparent speed and lost sponsorship. They'll PO TRG or AJR without a worry, but not GM or Ford.

pdxracefan · 4 Mar 2015, 02:34 (Ref:3511451)

I'll toss this out there again. We had all plans in place to go this year. Found out recently that we cannot. We have four 4-day Supertickets and two car parking passes that we're offering for sale. If anyone is interested in going and didn't get discount tickets, we'll let our's go at discounted prices. Also, the owner of the house we had rented is trying to re-rent it, but I'll pass along their contact information if you're interested, please PM me for details.

FLGTFAN · 4 Mar 2015, 04:07 (Ref:3511476)

Try sebringfans.com

Keep in mind that the ticket jocks sell 4-days on the road into the track for $70 - last time I checked. Good luck.

pdxracefan · 4 Mar 2015, 05:26 (Ref:3511496)

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Originally Posted by FLGTFAN

Try sebringfans.com

Keep in mind that the ticket jocks sell 4-days on the road into the track for $70 - last time I checked. Good luck.

Thanks,

I'm checking.

TheMightyM · 4 Mar 2015, 15:04 (Ref:3511674)

Entry list is out. 47 cars: 14 P, 7 PC, 9 GTLM, 17 GTD. Basically the same as Daytona except for six fewer cars. These would be:

#66 RG Racing -- Riley/BMW DP
#02 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates -- Riley/Ford DP (the second Ganassi car)
#61 BAR1 Motorsports -- ORECA FLM09 PC (the second BAR 1 car)
#51 AF Corse -- Ferrari 458 Italia GTLM
#28 Konrad Motorsport -- Porsche 911 GT America GTD
#64 Scuderia Corsa -- Ferrari 458 Italia GTD (second Scuderia Corsa)

JHamilton · 4 Mar 2015, 15:53 (Ref:3511685)

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Originally Posted by toledo47

I see a few spots on that map show that there are scoreboards. Are there any viewing areas with a big monitor, like at Road Atlanta?

There is a monitor in the Hairpin.

wdave0 · 4 Mar 2015, 16:44 (Ref:3511701)

There's another in the fun zone - not a track viewing area but in front of the Patron bar and big and close.
The one at the hairpin is far enough that binoculars are nice for the text.
I don't have one but I would think a smartphone with the t&s app would be the bee's knees.

HORNDAWG · 4 Mar 2015, 17:34 (Ref:3511716)

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Originally Posted by TheMightyM

Entry list is out. 47 cars: 14 P, 7 PC, 9 GTLM, 17 GTD. Basically the same as Daytona except for six fewer cars. These would be:

#66 RG Racing -- Riley/BMW DP
#02 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates -- Riley/Ford DP (the second Ganassi car)
#61 BAR1 Motorsports -- ORECA FLM09 PC (the second BAR 1 car)
#51 AF Corse -- Ferrari 458 Italia GTLM
#28 Konrad Motorsport -- Porsche 911 GT America GTD
#64 Scuderia Corsa -- Ferrari 458 Italia GTD (second Scuderia Corsa)

Link?

L.P.

TheMightyM · 4 Mar 2015, 17:41 (Ref:3511722)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Link?

L.P.

Sebring entry list is here: http://sebringracewaynews.com/TUDOR-...Entry-List.pdf

HORNDAWG · 4 Mar 2015, 18:03 (Ref:3511728)

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Originally Posted by TheMightyM

Sebring entry list is here: http://sebringracewaynews.com/TUDOR-...Entry-List.pdf

Thanks

L.P.

pdxracefan · 6 Mar 2015, 03:24 (Ref:3512332)

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Originally Posted by pdxracefan

I'll toss this out there again. We had all plans in place to go this year. Found out recently that we cannot. We have four 4-day Supertickets and two car parking passes that we're offering for sale. If anyone is interested in going and didn't get discount tickets, we'll let our's go at discounted prices. Also, the owner of the house we had rented is trying to re-rent it, but I'll pass along their contact information if you're interested, please PM me for details.

Update, for anyone who's interested in going: My son and daughter-in-law were going with us, but will also not be going. So we have four 4-day Supertickets and two parking passes we can't use. Total price for is $230. That's half price for the lot. PM me if you're interested. Helluva deal.

jasonjessica09 · 11 Mar 2015, 17:45 (Ref:3514205)

IMSA.com only coverage of Sebring from 7-10 pm. Well only be beneficial for that 7:00 hour though. I can't watch night racing on a TV screen too dark and the headlights makes me squnit my eyes. But i understand why Sebring can't be lit up like Daytona is at night.

I tell you what an LMP2 car could pull an overall win perhaps both the #60 and the #1 could do it. For the #60 the key is to get John Pew the weakest driver in the seat early and often and to make sure while he is driving he keeps the car no worse than 1 lap down. Assuming FCY wave arounds can assist them later with the faster Negri/Wilson.

**joeb** · 12 Mar 2015, 17:46 (Ref:3514531)

I decided to upgrade the "pre-race" thread to the actual race thread. I have updated the first post with the usual race thread links.

FLGTFAN · 13 Mar 2015, 00:27 (Ref:3514644)

Not a criticism, but for those fans on the start/finish straight, there is new catch fencing that adorns the walls on both sides of the track - for the entire front straight. I understand why, but something amazing has quietly gone away.

BullMan · 13 Mar 2015, 00:37 (Ref:3514652)

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Originally Posted by FLGTFAN

Not a criticism, but for those fans on the start/finish straight, there is new catch fencing that adorns the walls on both sides of the track - for the entire front straight. I understand why, but something amazing has quietly gone away.

This is what everyone thought would happen when the track "ownership" changed hands.

**joeb** · 13 Mar 2015, 01:43 (Ref:3514666)

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Originally Posted by BullMan

This is what everyone thought would happen when the track "ownership" changed hands.

As much as I hate to see changes to a classic circuit, I can't really fault then for making safety improvements.

Matt · 13 Mar 2015, 03:51 (Ref:3514671)

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Originally Posted by joeb

As much as I hate to see changes to a classic circuit, I can't really fault then for making safety improvements.

Exactly.

No changes to the circuit itself, just making it safer for crews and spectators.

But, ya know, if your agenda is hating everything NASCAR and IMSA, then it's a terrible, horrible thing.

HORNDAWG · 13 Mar 2015, 03:55 (Ref:3514674)

Another round of AoP yesterday.....

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...%20REVISED.pdf

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...%2315-09_0.pdf

L.P.

Lagunaseca_4life · 13 Mar 2015, 05:34 (Ref:3514685)

honestly Imsa isnt ruining it for me,it's the stupid broadcast deal with fox that is.how many of us are going to be able to watch the hours and ending on fs2? Hell most of the season is going to be on fs2,why even bother paying attention.i hope they let the geo block go during the fs2 hours.....

jasonjessica09 · 13 Mar 2015, 11:42 (Ref:3514781)

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Originally Posted by Lagunaseca_4life

honestly Imsa isnt ruining it for me,it's the stupid broadcast deal with fox that is.how many of us are going to be able to watch the hours and ending on fs2? Hell most of the season is going to be on fs2,why even bother paying attention.i hope they let the geo block go during the fs2 hours.....

Lots of us cut the chord when it comes to cable/satellite TV. The broadcast schedule is irrelevant to me. However I ended up enjoying following Daytona live using just imsa.com onboards/Rooftop Ray, RLM radio, and live timing. If you really enjoy the GTLM class in particular like me it works out because most of the onboards are from cars in that category. Especially knowing that the network broadcast would be up on youtube 1-2 days later anyway.

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