ALMS Rnd 9: Petit Le Mans 28-30 Sep 2006

**Bentley03** · 27 Sep 2006, 18:15 (Ref:1721396)

Wednesday practice is well underway so time for a dedicated thread for race week.

Schedule

Entry List

Live timing

tux · 27 Sep 2006, 18:27 (Ref:1721409)

also to add road atlanta is 5 hours behind uk gmt

canam · 27 Sep 2006, 18:36 (Ref:1721412)

Apparently, the live timing is not competely correct. Many of the times were missed compared to theircuit timing. Has anyone heard the same thing

Fogelhund · 27 Sep 2006, 18:55 (Ref:1721427)

Track Map: http://www.imsaracing.net/2006/event...lemans/map.pdf

Spotters' Guide: http://www.americanlemans.com/assets...ters_guide.pdf

Radio Le Mans: http://globecast.workscast.com/

Speed On-Board Pass: http://gms.speedtv.com/OnBoardPass.asp

A couple of more handy links.

The Badger · 27 Sep 2006, 19:19 (Ref:1721439)

Anyone know what time its being shown on MotorsTV ?

Fogelhund · 27 Sep 2006, 19:32 (Ref:1721455)

1:10.379 - ALMS qualifying record.

Test session #1

http://www.imsaracing.net/2006/event...ession%201.pdf

Tim Northcutt · 27 Sep 2006, 19:50 (Ref:1721478)

Did Intersport have an accident today?

There was a red flag in the session, and it was the only car that was not being shown as in the pits.

If "Yes," does anyone know how badly it was damaged?

**Bentley03** · 27 Sep 2006, 19:53 (Ref:1721485)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

Anyone know what time its being shown on MotorsTV ?

According to the Motors TV website, coverage starts at 16:30 on Saturday.

Mosport Fan · 27 Sep 2006, 22:35 (Ref:1721574)

Tim, I think Intersport, if they had a shunt, must of been minor. They completed 40 laps today (quite a lot) and I know the red flag was at the beginning of the session; I had LT&S on my PC at work!

**Bentley03** · 27 Sep 2006, 22:50 (Ref:1721584)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Northcutt

Did Intersport have an accident today?

There was a red flag in the session, and it was the only car that was not being shown as in the pits.

If "Yes," does anyone know how badly it was damaged?

Tim, you've probably found this by now, but here's confirmation of your suspicions from the ALMS website:

"The Intersport Lola, which also will see Jon Field share driving duties, turned in a time of 1:13.721. The outlook for the weekend, though, turned considerably bleak late in the prototype session. Halliday, going through the Esses, came up on a considerably slower GT2 car and was forced to lock up the brakes on the Lola to avoid a collision. But in missing the GT2 car, she went off track and hit the wall, causing considerable damage. Team members weren't optimistic of having the car ready for any of Thursday's sessions and were hoping to have the car ready for qualifying Friday."

No mention of Liz's condition there, but hopefully that means she escaped without injury.

jhansen · 28 Sep 2006, 14:57 (Ref:1722132)

Any news on whether Creation and Zytek are running with the weight break?

brielga · 28 Sep 2006, 15:02 (Ref:1722141)

no idea but they were well on the pace of the Audis, actually Creation topped the times today (for the time being)

Fogelhund · 28 Sep 2006, 15:16 (Ref:1722159)

Creation topped the practise this morning, 1:12.006 vs. Capello at 1:12.076. These times are still relatively slow, I'm not sure if the conditions are not ideal, or the cars just aren't being pushed yet.

Last year, Shimoda ran a 1:10.7, with the PLM record being 1:10.3 in 2000 by the Audi R8 of McNish.

Also note that PTG/BMW/Auberlen set the fastest GT2 time in the session, with the top eight seperated by just over six tenths.

**Bentley03** · 28 Sep 2006, 15:42 (Ref:1722189)

Results for Thursday Practice Session 1

Problems for the VDS Radical it would seem.

JAG · 28 Sep 2006, 15:48 (Ref:1722191)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

According to the Motors TV website, coverage starts at 16:30 on Saturday.

No football Saturday so I can watch the whole race.

Have to stock up on supplies.

davemk7 · 28 Sep 2006, 18:47 (Ref:1722323)

can't wait for the race, listen to qualifing now. There is something about listen to mr heindolf (spelling?) i find i just have to listen.

Zurbert82 · 28 Sep 2006, 19:59 (Ref:1722388)

I believe it is spelled Hindaugh. Qualifying is tomorrow at 2:50 (GT1/GT2) and 3:25 (LMP1/LMP2). I can't wait !!

Aerodynamic · 28 Sep 2006, 20:17 (Ref:1722399)

Please correct me if i am wrong BUT I wouldn't call the display so far exactly astounding for pace......as fogulhound pointed out.

Minassian thinks that pole will be a mid to low 1.11 - last year Shimoda put a 1.10.7 down and could have gone faster (his next lap was 3 tenths up until he came accross traffic......also remember that they missed a lot of practice and had a shunt before qualifying - the car was capable of a 1.09.xx according to TC).

So why have the cars got slower........and why oh why did Zytek take their lumbering beast 06s instead of the nimble 04s WHICH IS STILL LEAGAL and would make mincemeat of everything else there........better still, why have Creation hybrided Jotas 04s for these races when it is clearly faster in 04s spec round the twisty turning tracks?????!!!!!!!

jhansen · 28 Sep 2006, 20:47 (Ref:1722416)

Well that was an intelligent post. Track conditions can change. Lots of variables. The 06S wasn't anywhere near the R10's league at Le Mans. It's a shame it's raining, as that means they'll lose all of the rubber that they've laid down. Not to mention, I doubt anyone is trying to lay down a qualifying lap at this time.

BTW, poor Shimoda couldn't even break the R8's lap record. Pathetic really...

JAG · 28 Sep 2006, 21:22 (Ref:1722432)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aerodynamic

Please correct me if i am wrong BUT I wouldn't call the display so far exactly astounding for pace......as fogulhound pointed out.

Minassian thinks that pole will be a mid to low 1.11 - last year Shimoda put a 1.10.7 down and could have gone faster (his next lap was 3 tenths up until he came accross traffic......also remember that they missed a lot of practice and had a shunt before qualifying - the car was capable of a 1.09.xx according to TC).

So why have the cars got slower........and why oh why did Zytek take their lumbering beast 06s instead of the nimble 04s WHICH IS STILL LEAGAL and would make mincemeat of everything else there........better still, why have Creation hybrided Jotas 04s for these races when it is clearly faster in 04s spec round the twisty turning tracks?????!!!!!!!

I'll put money on pole being under 1.10, conditions permitting.

**Bentley03** · 28 Sep 2006, 22:16 (Ref:1722463)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zurbert82

I believe it is spelled Hindaugh.

Close........

It's John Hindhaugh, but I think we know him best as just Hindy.

**Bentley03** · 28 Sep 2006, 23:00 (Ref:1722483)

Thursday Practice Session 2 times.

The session was curtailed due to rain.

Aerodynamic · 28 Sep 2006, 23:01 (Ref:1722484)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhansen

Pathetic really...

Just about sums you up ...........

AU N EGL · 28 Sep 2006, 23:34 (Ref:1722500)

Practice and quaifing times ???? and the race is how long??

guess not many ppl play poker

Suze · 29 Sep 2006, 00:02 (Ref:1722512)

It was a torrential downpour and thunderstorm earlier, was soaked.

According to local weather forecasts (based in Atlanta) it will be dry for the weekend but the temperature will drop by possibly about ten degrees fahrenheit - not sure what that is in celcius, sorry, all F here!

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