IMSA Race IMSA Round 7: Sahlens Six Hours of the Glen 2015

[Salamus]

Originally Posted by Rcz

It probably could run a WEC someday if someone wanted too, I'm believe it's up to date.

It's Grade 2 so it will likely need a bit of upgrading.

[Deleted]

Originally Posted by Salamus

It's Grade 2 so it will likely need a bit of upgrading.

Grade 2 is officially ratified for all WEC classes, even if Grade 1 seems to be their unfortunate preferation.

Anyway just like at Mosport now, runoffs of modern Glen have been asphaltized to large extent today by NASCAR, only the small loop that isn't part of the Sprint Cup weekend configuration looks like other North American venues.

The only bit that would actually needs upgrading would be constructing actual physical garages, even though WEC wouldn't need them either if they stepped out of their comfort zone and sticked to tents like rest of the people in States. But I guess corporate guest lounges and catering services are most important part of the weekend...

[Rcz]

Asphalt is better then sand, because a car got stuck in it and causes caution after caution. I do find it pretty funny that all that was to get IndyCar to race there.

[Matt]

Can't wait. Driving up Thursday and spending the weekend in the toe of the boot.

[chernaudi]

Originally Posted by Rcz

Asphalt is better then sand, because a car got stuck in it and causes caution after caution. I do find it pretty funny that all that was to get IndyCar to race there.

I remember the NASCAR races up there before that happened, and over 90% of the time one went into the gravel, it got beached and brought out a FCY.

I couldn't/can't see how Indy Car would've had much better luck with their cars getting beached. And with WG having so many fast corners and the gravel pits near overtaking areas (where most collisions/spins happen), a FCY is usually the result.

Also, this isn't like LM where there's equipment at trackside that can pull a car out of the gravel with only need for a local yellow.

So, the paved run-off areas are a blessing and a curse, especially for the traditionalist. But IMO, if there's less interruption in the races, the better.

[David A Scott]

Originally Posted by Rcz

Asphalt is better then sand, because a car got stuck in it and causes caution after caution. I do find it pretty funny that all that was to get IndyCar to race there.

I am not a fan of the paved runoff area, but I understand the need for it. I hate what it has done to my local track, Mosport.

Wouldn't a nice compromise be a 3 or 4 ft strip of grass between the edge of the track and the runoff? That would at least give you a visual separation.

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by chernaudi

But IMO, if there's less interruption in the races, the better.

They'll find other ways to throw their long commercial/advertorial breaks...

[joeb]

The FRC thread for the race has been posted:

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...31#post3553631

[JHamilton]

Originally Posted by Chiana

Grade 2 is officially ratified for all WEC classes, even if Grade 1 seems to be their unfortunate preferation.

Anyway just like at Mosport now, runoffs of modern Glen have been asphaltized to large extent today by NASCAR, only the small loop that isn't part of the Sprint Cup weekend configuration looks like other North American venues.

The only bit that would actually needs upgrading would be constructing actual physical garages, even though WEC wouldn't need them either if they stepped out of their comfort zone and sticked to tents like rest of the people in States. But I guess corporate guest lounges and catering services are most important part of the weekend...

The Glen has Nascar garages that could be used... bring your own walls though. The pit set up is completely different too.

[Rcz]

I guess the WEC could do without those pit luxuries. By the way, why do grade 1 tracks have no pit wall inside pits? Isn't safer in case a car crashes inside over there?

[wdave0]

Originally Posted by Rcz

I guess the WEC could do without those pit luxuries. By the way, why do grade 1 tracks have no pit wall inside pits? Isn't safer in case a car crashes inside over there?

Safer? Probably. But you can't simply roll the car into the garage and put an army on it (or hide it) but instead have to drive into the paddock and around back. This would be a major change for WEC and F1.

[carbon_titanium]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

They'll find other ways to throw their long commercial/advertorial breaks...

so_true

[Deleted]

Originally Posted by wdave0

This would be a major change for WEC and F1.

WEC did it in 2012 already at Sebring, and ILMC three times before that there and RA without issues.

It's comfort thing

Anyway it's bit pointless to discuss since only tracks FIA and Neveu are ever gonna consider in America are CotA, Indianapolis, Montreal and Mexico because of Formula 1 state of things

And even more pointless because it's been discussed to death already. Partly by me. I'm sorry

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[joeb]

Looks like Mazda has the petrol ready for Watkins

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2015/0...ock-notes.html

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by joeb

Looks like Mazda has the petrol ready for Watkins

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2015/0...ock-notes.html

For one of the cars ....






L.P.

[joeb]

Any bets on which Mazda engine will qualify better?

[YZFrider]

I had a question about the Mazda gas engine. Was this the same engine that ran isobutanol with the Dyson team? If so, wouldn't the engine need to be retuned to run optimally on gasoline?

[hondafan37]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

For one of the cars ....






L.P.

Which of 2 mazda will have the gasoline engine?
Dailysportscar and Racer.com say that will be the 07, but sportscar365 say that will be the 70 car.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by hondafan37

Which of 2 mazda will have the gasoline engine?
Dailysportscar and Racer.com say that will be the 07, but sportscar365 say that will be the 70 car.

Turns out they have withdrawn the 70 (petrol) car. Nunez said on rlm it is so they can test the petrol engine some more......Shaw thought there may be more to it than that.

[canamman]

Originally Posted by joeb

Turns out they have withdrawn the 70 (petrol) car. Nunez said on rlm it is so they can test the petrol engine some more......Shaw thought there may be more to it than that.

Cant think of a better time to test while everyone (crew, equip.) is
at the party.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by canamman

Cant think of a better time to test while everyone (crew, equip.) is
at the party.

Plus they already paid the entry!

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by joeb

Plus they already paid the entry!

Don't forget that the track will be in testing mode after the race. The P-3 as well as a couple of teams are already scheduled to be there.









L.P.

[canamman]

Originally Posted by joeb

Plus they already paid the entry!

Wow - what a crazy program. You know this race may be
worth paying attention to. The P's are kinda in a decent
points battle.

[jasonjessica09]

Originally Posted by canamman

Wow - what a crazy program. You know this race may be
worth paying attention to. The P's are kinda in a decent
points battle.

I think it is fair to say that the Ligier is very fast around Watkins Glen. Smoking it right out of the gate. Up on the field by 1 second in individual lap times.

Delta Wing and Mazda diesel barely faster than GTLM again.