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17 Aug 2005, 15:37 (Ref:1384737)
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17 Aug 2005, 15:48 (Ref:1384751)
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Once again, a rather disappointing entry list, but I'm afraid that's been par for the course this year. Interesting to see Jon Field back in action, and I'm pleased that Liz Halliday has been signed for the rest of the season. She's having a pretty good year.
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17 Aug 2005, 16:36 (Ref:1384804)
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Yes, grid is thin but doesn't detract from the racing usually.
The Dyson and Champion cars represent the pinnacle of the generation and James Weaver is ace |
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17 Aug 2005, 16:41 (Ref:1384809)
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Yeah, the Champion vs. Dyson battle should continue to be on full display here. I'm also expecting a good tussle between Intersport and Miracle. The qualifying battle in GT1 should continue to be interesting and the GT2 contestwill be hot as usual.
edit: 19dodge/tblincoe: we need to login now to read the race reports and such? |
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17 Aug 2005, 16:42 (Ref:1384812)
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Is anyone else having trouble reading the race preview?
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17 Aug 2005, 16:43 (Ref:1384814)
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Yeah, it's asking for me to login.
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17 Aug 2005, 16:48 (Ref:1384817)
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17 Aug 2005, 17:06 (Ref:1384838)
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yes, my bad.. something i overlooked. the report is now there, sorry for the inital problems.
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17 Aug 2005, 17:06 (Ref:1384839)
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Ok, its fixed now, thanks dodge
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17 Aug 2005, 17:14 (Ref:1384846)
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Thanks for that!
Nice work on the report TB. I definitely appreciated your GT1 analysis, as I had overlooked how this track could suit the MC12. I hope we see another good race from them and perhaps some fireworks in GT1. |
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17 Aug 2005, 17:23 (Ref:1384854)
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17 Aug 2005, 17:48 (Ref:1384866)
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half of the problem with the Maserati is the language barrier. 1/2 the team doesnt speak english, and the chief engineer is American. And these US tracks are nowhere near like the ones they run in europe. Road America is one of the closest ones Europe, so we should see them a lot faster this weekend.
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17 Aug 2005, 18:16 (Ref:1384880)
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Very much looking forward to this race. Road America is such a great track, my favourite american track by far.
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17 Aug 2005, 22:02 (Ref:1385121)
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The other half of the problem is the fuel strategy!
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17 Aug 2005, 22:41 (Ref:1385160)
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Yes the entry list is a little on the small side but the quality is defintely there. Any of the Dyson or Champion cars are capable of winning IMO, LMP 2 looks strong too, yes the Mazda is still a bit off of the pace, but the Intersport v Miracle battle will be something to watch out for IMO. GT1 is looking much stronger too if Portland was anything to go by, the ACEMCO Saleen is on the pace now, and not just in qualifying as it showed at Portland. The Risi MC12 will be there or there abouts too. GT2 will be a good battle between AJR, Flying Lizard and the Panoz squad as usual. Im looking forward to Road America.
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18 Aug 2005, 06:25 (Ref:1385270)
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Be nice to see a Dyson win , Miracle for LMP2 , Acemco for GT1 and BAM for Petersen for GT2 ..... I just want to see that Saleen work !!
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19 Aug 2005, 00:06 (Ref:1385964)
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I am at Road America.. No ALMS action today, but there was some Porsche GT3 cup testing (the closest to ALMS cars).. I also have some paddock shots of the ALMS teams unpacking
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19 Aug 2005, 19:51 (Ref:1386602)
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20 Aug 2005, 00:17 (Ref:1386750)
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I heard there were big storms in WI -- anything near the track?
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20 Aug 2005, 12:06 (Ref:1386926)
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That Riley & Scott is a lovely looking machine ................
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20 Aug 2005, 15:07 (Ref:1387010)
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Thoughts anyone on testing? What on earth is going on in GT1? What happened to Panoz (although I didn't expect them to do well this round)? Audi 1-2 in LMP1?
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20 Aug 2005, 21:44 (Ref:1387162)
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James Weaver on pole.
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20 Aug 2005, 22:01 (Ref:1387165)
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not that much of storms near the track,, but getting here on Thursday was a trip.. pouring rain all the way here (from Chicago).. and then Thurs night, there were a lot of tornadoes around (north and south of us)..
weather is fine now.. nice and sunny. My Saturday ALMS Practice and Qual pics are coming up in a few mins |
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20 Aug 2005, 23:16 (Ref:1387187)
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all Elkhart-Lake area residents were up on their feet today to see the ALMS in town. And by all i mean all of them
  ALMS Saturday practise gallery ALMS Saturday qualifying gallery |
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21 Aug 2005, 01:04 (Ref:1387205)
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Lola, Audi, Lola, Audi at the front. Go Dyson 16!
Masser looking closer, and Saleen as well, so hoping that whoever wins GT1 has a challenge in doing so! robert |
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