ALMS Rnd 5: Utah 13-15 Jul 2007

jhansen · 11 Jul 2006, 16:54 (Ref:1653670)

This week marks Round 5 of the ALMS championship. It's a first time event at a brand new track near Salt Lake City, Utah. I watched the AMA superbike race from Miller Motorsports Park on Speed. The track is long with some fast and slow bits. It's also very plain looking with little to no vegetation. Looks like Qatar. Temperature should be in the mid to upper 90's during the day. Although the race starts at 6pm local time on Saturday.

The entry list is about at its weakest. But the Audi R10s are back and dare I say that this could be an Aston Martin track, especially with the Vette restrictions. The GT classes should provide the best excitement this weekend.

Entry List:

http://www.americanlemans.com/Events...try%20list.pdf

Event Schedule:

http://www.americanlemans.com/Events...20Schedule.pdf

Live Timing and Scoring:

http://www.imsaracing.net/2003/lt/ltc.html

Radio LeMans:

http://globecast.workscast.com/

JAG · 11 Jul 2006, 17:38 (Ref:1653698)

22 is very, very poor, but providing most teams perform upto their potential, particualrly Dyson and Aston, there should be some good racing.

If, as you say, this is a quick circuit, Dyson should have the upper hand on Porsche.

Any timescale when we can expect a few more entries, Lexus, Zytek, Radical etc.?

P2's a real dissapointment, with only Intersport sticking around with Porsche.

I thought Risi were running two cars?

Fogelhund · 11 Jul 2006, 18:17 (Ref:1653742)

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Originally Posted by JAG

P2's a real dissapointment, with only Intersport sticking around with Porsche.

I thought Risi were running two cars?

BK cracked up their car, and the second Risi at Lime Rock.

The second Risi car wasn't to be a full time effort until funding can be found.

dj choc ice · 12 Jul 2006, 15:01 (Ref:1654541)

if dyson perform well and get that lola to go well at utah i will eat my T-shirt and my pants and i really will

JAG · 12 Jul 2006, 16:06 (Ref:1654593)

What excuse can Dyson, Lola and AER possibly have not to be?

bgeorge104 · 13 Jul 2006, 02:37 (Ref:1655016)

What's the time difference between Utah & BST, London time & is it being broadcast live by the radio le Mans team?

Danske · 13 Jul 2006, 03:10 (Ref:1655028)

Seven hours difference, IIRC.

bgeorge104 · 13 Jul 2006, 04:18 (Ref:1655049)

Thanks Danske, so that would make start of race 01:00 sunday morning London time?

Erki · 13 Jul 2006, 06:13 (Ref:1655076)

I think all times are given in East Coast time which is 5 hours ahead of GMT.

Nick49 · 13 Jul 2006, 10:34 (Ref:1655213)

Hello

I'm really looking forward to this race because its on a new circuit and not just some micky mouse circuit either. Going by what I've seen on the web it looks great and its a shame the entry for the race is lower than normal. You'ed think people would be desperate to get there.

Nick

courageous · 13 Jul 2006, 12:12 (Ref:1655293)

I'm just a bit worried at only 22 starters, normally the car count doesn't bother me too much - but this track is 4.5 miles long, that means 0.2 miles per car - even if only 5 cars retire it'll be 1 car every 1/4 mile!

Danske · 13 Jul 2006, 16:00 (Ref:1655460)

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Originally Posted by bgeorge104

Thanks Danske, so that would make start of race 01:00 sunday morning London time?

It's a bit confusing, since the event schedules one can download are given in local track time, but the TV schedules are in ET and the CBS broadcast over here starts an hour late.

I make it 11(local)+7=18:00(London).

I'm posting this at about 10am in the same timezone as the race, so that should also be one hour from the timestamp on this post.

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Originally Posted by courageous

I'm just a bit worried at only 22 starters, normally the car count doesn't bother me too much - but this track is 4.5 miles long, that means 0.2 miles per car - even if only 5 cars retire it'll be 1 car every 1/4 mile!

I think it would be better to give a flow of cars/second, because a time gap between cars expresses itself as a greater distance at higher speeds. Miles/car is only accurate if they travel at a constant speed.

thebear · 13 Jul 2006, 18:20 (Ref:1655562)

The Event Schedule link posted above states a 6 pm (18h00) start in Utah which is 8 pm (20h00) on the East coast of the US. Add five hours for GMT and you have 01h00 BST.

TV on the East coast of the US will be TAPE DELAY, shown on Sunday at 14h00 and edited down from 2:45 to fit in a two hour TV bock (1:40 of racing, the balance in advertising and promotion). Hopefully they will not miss any of the `action' during commercial breaks.

Perhaps I should record the audio fom Radio Le Mans and use it during the TV broadcast so as not to be disturbed by the inane commentary.

Danske · 13 Jul 2006, 18:37 (Ref:1655576)

Poo. I knew I should have actually checked the schedule rather than just assume it started an hour before the broadcast.

The Badger · 14 Jul 2006, 07:59 (Ref:1655914)

Porsche on pole 1st and 2nd , and Aston Martin 3 secs quicker than the C6R !!!

thebear · 14 Jul 2006, 10:18 (Ref:1656026)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Porsche on pole 1st and 2nd , and Aston Martin 3 secs quicker than the C6R !!!

THANK YOU!

We now return to the pending race, the original topic of the thread.

gwyllion · 14 Jul 2006, 10:26 (Ref:1656032)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Porsche on pole 1st and 2nd , and Aston Martin 3 secs quicker than the C6R !!!

I assume you are referring to the test session? According to http://www.americanlemans.com/News/Article.aspx?ID=2273 the difference between Aston Martin and Corvette was 0.5 sec.

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Thursday, Sarrazin was a full second ahead of the sister Aston Martin of Tomas Enge and Darren Turner. The two Corvettes were about a half second better back of their chief rivals.

jhansen · 14 Jul 2006, 14:58 (Ref:1656247)

The two Penske cars were on top at 2:24.143 and 2:24.147. The lead Audi R10 was at 2:25.613 with the second car back about half a second.

The Risi Ferrari set the quickest time in GT2 with a 2:46.050.

gwyllion · 15 Jul 2006, 11:01 (Ref:1656760)

Audi 1-2 and Aston Martin 2,5 sec faster than Corvette.

1. Frank Biela, Germany; Emanuele Pirro, Italy; Audi R10 TDI Power (P1), 2:21.553
2. Rinaldo Capello, Italy; Allan McNish, Scotland; Audi R10 TDI Power (P1), 2:21.762
3. Butch Leitzinger, State College, PA; James Weaver, England; Lola B06/10 AER (P1), 2:22.535
4. Sascha Maassen, Germany; Lucas Luhr, Germany; Porsche RS Spyder (P2), 2:23.387
5. Romain Dumas, France; Timo Bernhard, Germany; Porsche RS Spyder (P2), 2:23.460
6. Chris Dyson, Pleasant Valley, NY; Guy Smith, England; Lola B06/10 AER (P1), 2:24.291
7. Duncan Dayton, North Salem, NY; Andy Wallace, England; Lola EX257 AER (P1), 2:25.866
8. Liz Halliday, Rancho Santa Fe, CA; Clint Field, Dublin, OH; Jon Field, Dublin, OH; Lola B05/40 AER (P2), 2:30.043
9. Bryan Willman, Kirkland, WA; Michael Lewis, San Diego, CA; Lola EX257 AER (P1), 2:30.949
10. Darren Turner, England; Tomas Enge, Czech Republic; Aston Martin DB9 (GT1), 2:34.953
11. Stephane Sarrazin, France; Andrea Piccini, Italy; Aston Martin DB9 (GT1), 2:35.330
12. Ron Fellows, Canada; Johnny O`Connell, Flowery Branch, GA; Corvette C6.R (GT1), 2:37.414
13. Olivier Beretta, Monaco; Oliver Gavin, England; Corvette C6.R (GT1), 2:37.626
14. Jaime Melo, Brazil; Mika Salo, Finland; Ferrari 430 GT Berlinetta (GT2), 2:44.024
15. Jorg Bergmeister, Germany; Patrick Long, Oak Park, CA; Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (GT2), 2:45.161
16. Johannes van Overbeek, San Francisco, CA; Wolf Henzler, Germany; Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (GT2), 2:45.904
17. Tom Milner, Leesburg, VA; Gunnar Jeannette, Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Panoz Esperante GTLM (GT2), 2:46.322
18. Seth Neiman, Burlingame, CA; Darren Law, Phoenix, AZ; Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (GT2), 2:46.855
19. David Brabham, Australia; Scott Maxwell, Canada; Panoz Esperante GTLM (GT2), 2:47.594
20. Joey Hand, Sacramento, CA; Bill Auberlen, Hermosa Beach, CA; BMW E46 M3 (GT2), 2:48.759
21. Justin Marks, Sacramento, CA; Bryan Sellers, Centerville, OH; BMW E46 M3 (GT2), 2:50.414
22. Klaus Graf, Germany; Mike Rockenfeller, Germany; Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (GT2), 2:44.797

JAG · 15 Jul 2006, 14:25 (Ref:1656884)

So, the P1's do have an advantage over the RS Spyders, and Dyson is right up there for now.

Intersport 7 seconds slower than Penske Porsche!

This isn't a true reflection of the cars performance as RML have been quicker in their LMP2 Lola than their old, restricted LMP1 'MG'.

The Highcroft 'MG' set a 2.25.xxx, so the Intersport Lola should have been capable of at least matching this time.

Aston 3 seconds quicker than Corvette!

gwyllion · 15 Jul 2006, 14:34 (Ref:1656894)

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Originally Posted by JAG

So, the P1's do have an advantage over the RS Spyders, and Dyson is right up there for now.

Partially because turbo engines have an advantage on higher altitude.

botsquad · 15 Jul 2006, 19:02 (Ref:1657030)

what about the m.moport track?

**Adam43** · 16 Jul 2006, 20:01 (Ref:1657710)

The race has just finished on MotorsTV.

An entertaining end. The difference in the classes was obvious.
And a fortunate yellow for the Aston.

Good fun.

Shotteh · 16 Jul 2006, 20:28 (Ref:1657735)

Do you perhaps think that with the pace of the Astons now compared with the 'Vettes, P&M may call for some of the 'performance balancing' restrictions put on the vettes to be reconsidered?

aws6000 · 16 Jul 2006, 20:33 (Ref:1657738)

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Originally Posted by botsquad

what about the m.moport track?

I had high hopes for the track and was a little disappointed in how it turned out. Very flat, very indistinct with few landmarks to help follow the action. It also appears as if the number of viewing locations was limited. I'm in Atlanta and am used to walking around Road Atlanta, with both inside and outside corner viewing locations. Were there any spectators at all inside the track? It looked like viewing was restricted to the outside of the track. The only place I saw a crowd, and that's putting it mildly, was in the grandstands.

It's not often that new facility is built that includes a nice long track. How did it turn out so bland?

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