[WEC Race] 2014 FIA WEC - Round 4 - Circuit of the Americas

[CyberMotor]

Originally Posted by Lagunaseca_4life

Of Lourdes wec p2 will be faster than Tusc.I'm more curious on the dp to wec p2 times.

Yes, it will be interesting to see how the assignment of Conti tires and LM aero have affected the speeds of the US P2's versus the WEC P2's.

We already know how adding 150 HP, tunnels, splitters and advanced wings have helped the DP's.

It will be interesting to see if the DP's are anywhere near the WEC P1's.

[BullMan]

Originally Posted by CyberMotor

Yes, it will be interesting to see how the assignment of Conti tires and LM aero have affected the speeds of the US P2's versus the WEC P2's.

We already know how adding 150 HP, tunnels, splitters and advanced wings have helped the DP's.

It will be interesting to see if the DP's are anywhere near the WEC P1's.

No, there's no question that they will be nowhere near even Rebellion.

[Purist]

CyberMotor, the Le Mans aero requirement for LMP2s in TUSCC was dropped a LONG time ago. They maybe ran in that trim at Daytona, because it made some sense, but they've been running full downforce packages since then.

Also, like I said earlier, the TUSCC P2s are running more power than the WEC P2s, so we'll see.

[TF110]

Theyll be about a second slower than wec lmp2's if I were to guess, maybe more. The difference between GTE and GT'LM' will be the coolest comparison imo.

[CyberMotor]

It will also be interesting to see how the speeds and times achieved are derived by the energy expended. I don't think there will be any questions there about the winners but will be looking forward to the analysis and rankings.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by CyberMotor

It will also be interesting to see how the speeds and times achieved are derived by the energy expended. I don't think there will be any questions there about the winners but will be looking forward to the analysis and rankings.

On top of that I am really looking forward to seeing the Lotus on track, and seeing how it does with the AER motor!

[TF110]

I agree on the Lotus, and also wanna see how Mike Conway does in the #7!

[Pandemonium]

Originally Posted by CyberMotor

It will be interesting to see if the DP's are anywhere near the WEC P1's.

Are you serious?? IT should be more like DP´s versus WEC´s LMP2´s. The Rebellions going backwards would be faster.

[Robbo28]

Originally Posted by Pandemonium

Are you serious?? IT should be more like DP´s versus WEC´s LMP2´s. The Rebellions going backwards would be faster.

LMP2's on proper tyres will be faster than the DP's!

[rich07]

Originally Posted by Robbo28

LMP2's on proper tyres will be faster than the DP's!

Amen brother!

Testify testify!!

[Gulf]

Originally Posted by carbon_titanium

DP2 cars were ugly like hell, but c'mon DP3 are very nice cars! sincerly you can't say that corvette DP is an ugly car

Very ugly.

[Simmi]

Managed to get the day of work so I'm very gee'd up for this entire race meeting. So much sportscar action that weekend.

As always with the WEC the works P1 battle is enough for me. Literally anything on top of that is a bonus - but there are quite a few intriguing sub-plots at CotA.

[Fogelhund]

http://www.cotaexperiences.com/2014-...d-drivers-2014

If you believe the COTA website's entry list, and pictures that go with it, there are some interesting changes in the WEC race...some cars I didn't know were eligible.

FIA WEC ‏@FIAWEC now
We are aware of the problem and we're now working with @circuitamericas to provide correct information.

http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com...raphic-photos/

[Deleted]

Ahahahah that is some legendary stuff right there

[Coach Ep]

That Audi Group C car is really inspiring!

But hang on a minute - wouldn't it be great to have a classic IMSA GTP/WSC/Group C/Can-Am race on the support bill?!

[Deleted]

Classic Endurance Racing / CER used to be part of LMS (& some ILMC and early WEC IIRC) weekends but I guess it was too good of a package to keep..

[Acid09]

Originally Posted by Chiana

Classic Endurance Racing / CER used to be part of LMS (& some ILMC and early WEC IIRC) weekends but I guess it was too good of a package to keep..

It's probably more a matter of historic race car owners not being willing to pay for overseas traveling. If you look at the Historic Group C schedule, the races are all in mainland Europe, they don't travel intercontinentally.

As well as CER goes, they have gone to appear only at classic car events now, there's not a single regular race event they're part of this year.

But I guess this may just be another case of the WEC being evil for the sake of being evil

[carbon_titanium]

AF Course and the DBR9 strakka simply killed me!

[Deleted]

Originally Posted by Acid09

It's probably more a matter of historic race car owners not being willing to pay for overseas traveling. If you look at the Historic Group C schedule, the races are all in mainland Europe, they don't travel intercontinentally.

As well as CER goes, they have gone to appear only at classic car events now, there's not a single regular race event they're part of this year.

But I guess this may just be another case of the WEC being evil for the sake of being evil

I did put emphasis on wordLMS didn't I It used to run on every LMS weekend as support act. And with ILMC having been LMS integrated obviously it meant European-only events. As for WEC I'm not even sure, maybe in 2012, but it's not like there were races to choose anyway.

Fair enough on CER front but who knows if they'd still be around if someone asked them along.

I'm not the first one to mention this by the way, Hindy talked about the lack of CER / historical series equivalent in the context of LMS a while back.

And yes I'm sure my texts are tiring for you so that every single time you reply to me you feel the need to write down that same thing all over again, whether or not what I say has some basis or arguments. In this case maybe not but you know. There's ignore button in the forum settings here if you feel the need to silence me.

[Pandemonium]

AF COURSE was just hilarious.

[TF110]

Can anyone familiar with the area recommend a good hotel thats somewhat close and wont break my wallet? If this isnt the right thread, apologies.

[Lanky Turtle]

Originally Posted by TF110

Can anyone familiar with the area recommend a good hotel thats somewhat close and wont break my wallet? If this isnt the right thread, apologies.

The closest hotels are by the airport, several miles away or near downtown Austin 12-15 miles away. Check Kayak and just filter out the low rated ones. There's plenty to choose from in the $75-$100 range that are of similar quality. The chain hotels along I-35 are in safe areas, just look for ones with good or excellent ratings on kayak. I'm staying at Days Inn Austin Crossroads a little farther up the road, but when I booked in May it was only $50 a night.

For the F1 race all the Austin hotels were outrageously priced so I stayed 50 miles down the road in New Braunfels to get a good rate. Fortunately that's not a problem for the WEC weekend.

[TF110]

Ill have to keep it low since I currently dont drive. That means cab/bus fare, plus meals etc. I dont wanna be too far away from everything but I have no issue walking, Im in good health so walking through town isnt issue. Ill check out Kayak. Thanks for the tips.

[jasonjessica09]

For the TUSC race is Oak running the Ligier Honda AND the Morgan Nissan? Or just the Ligier only?

[Coach Ep]

Ligier only I believe. Not sure either if we're gonna see a second OAK at the Petit (another Ligier or the Morgan) as well.