IMSA TUSC 2015 Entries, Schedule, and Rumors - Page 63

FstrthnU · 12 Dec 2014, 17:32 (Ref:3484447)

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/af...s-at-rolex-24/
Good news for Daytona, AF Corse will run a GTLM car in addition to a GTD car (if this wasn't already announced?)

David Land · 12 Dec 2014, 17:51 (Ref:3484451)

C7 DP via Marshall Pruett on Twitter

jasonjessica09 · 12 Dec 2014, 18:36 (Ref:3484460)

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Originally Posted by David Land

C7 DP via Marshall Pruett on Twitter

I'm ready for the DP haters to pounce. But I will say it. This car looks great!!!

**joeb** · 12 Dec 2014, 18:54 (Ref:3484464)

I think it looks good, but so did the last one. Not sure I see the C7 in it much, but maybe the rear?

TRspitfirefan · 12 Dec 2014, 18:58 (Ref:3484467)

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Originally Posted by jasonjessica09

I'm ready for the DP haters to pounce. But I will say it. This car looks great!!!

Then why did they feel the need to shroud the first released images in dark shadows? You can barely see the car!

Honestly, I can't really get excited about a new set of decorative features for a design that's over ten years old.

Rodger Davies · 12 Dec 2014, 19:09 (Ref:3484468)

Not exciting, but it looks good. What it isn't, is anything like a Corvette. I'm honestly not sure why that looks more like a Corvette than the R18 looks like and Audi.

Lanky Turtle · 12 Dec 2014, 20:47 (Ref:3484502)

It looks like the biggest difference is they got rid of the wrap around rear window. The side between the wheels looks exactly the same to me. The rear and front lights and the shark tooth nose above the splitter are the only thing really C7 looking to me.

Gulf · 12 Dec 2014, 21:19 (Ref:3484507)

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Originally Posted by BullMan

EDIT: A better pic, along with the SC365 press release.

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/sh...5-tusc-season/

This line made me laugh out loud:

No sponsor just screams nascar bought this car.

As for the new Dp I can't really tell what it looks like because the actual Dp is covered with fake body molds.

David Land · 12 Dec 2014, 21:32 (Ref:3484509)

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Originally Posted by Gulf

No sponsor just screams nascar bought this car.

As for the new Dp I can't really tell what it looks like because the actual Dp is covered with fake body molds.

No John Pew bought the car. If NASCAR bought it, it would be a Corvette DP and running under Action Express.

Gulf · 12 Dec 2014, 21:41 (Ref:3484510)

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Originally Posted by David Land

No John Pew bought the car. If NASCAR bought it, it would be a Corvette DP and running under Action Express.

I figured they wanted to make sure at least one P2 car showed up.

Rcz · 12 Dec 2014, 22:50 (Ref:3484533)

Hmm I think the front wheel arches are more higher and less sloped. And the wheel well near the back of the front tire is more carved in. So I assume more downforce gains.

Deleted · 13 Dec 2014, 00:25 (Ref:3484549)

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Originally Posted by Rcz

Hmm I think the front wheel arches are more higher and less sloped. And the wheel well near the back of the front tire is more carved in. So I assume more downforce gains.

Elkins's gang has already been performance balancing this new bodywork in the wind tunnel against the others so it doesn't matter what the shapes might be

Mike Hedlund · 13 Dec 2014, 02:27 (Ref:3484570)

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Originally Posted by Chiana

Elkins's gang has already been performance balancing this new bodywork in the wind tunnel against the others so it doesn't matter what the shapes might be

They've had my 458 GT3 spec car in the tunnel so I know they're ahead of last year.

-mike

Matt · 13 Dec 2014, 02:32 (Ref:3484571)

The C7 looks fantastic, as does the MSR Ligier. Love the stylized 60 on the fin.

MagVanisher · 13 Dec 2014, 02:48 (Ref:3484574)

Sure that the C7 Corvertte looks great, but I feel conflicted that the DP guys are getting more attention than the GTE Corvette Racing team.

On the other hand, the Michael Shank Honda/Ligier looks good. Of course, I wish he could buy a ARX-04 someday.

Gulf · 13 Dec 2014, 03:23 (Ref:3484585)

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Originally Posted by MagVanisher

Sure that the C7 Corvertte looks great, but I feel conflicted that the DP guys are getting more attention than the GTE Corvette Racing team.

On the other hand, the Michael Shank Honda/Ligier looks good. Of course, I wish he could buy a ARX-04 someday.

I don't think so the C7.R had a huge unveiling at a major international auto show the DP only got some renderings. They didn't even bother doing at shoot at Daytona like last time.

TzeiTzei · 13 Dec 2014, 07:50 (Ref:3484607)

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Originally Posted by Chiana

Elkins's gang has already been performance balancing this new bodywork in the wind tunnel against the others so it doesn't matter what the shapes might be

This is something I that just baffles me. Why do they BoP prototype chassis? They're prototypes, not a spec class. They're not supposed to be equal.

MagVanisher · 13 Dec 2014, 08:31 (Ref:3484617)

On paper, the IMSA is making sure that all prototype can have a fair chance of winning.

But in practice (and combine that with shoddy track officiating), only DP teams win most of the time.

BullMan · 13 Dec 2014, 08:39 (Ref:3484619)

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Originally Posted by TzeiTzei

This is something I that just baffles me. Why do they BoP prototype chassis? They're prototypes, not a spec class. They're not supposed to be equal.

This is the same group that BoP'd engine torque and HP curves. It's so nobody can engineer anything better than anyone else so all of the cars always cross the finish line 10 abreast each race.

MagVanisher · 13 Dec 2014, 08:48 (Ref:3484622)

Let's not forget the NASCAR mentality of producing artificial close finishes, where they throw random yellow flags to bunch up the field!

Honestly, I would like to see a team make a prototype that they made it slow on purpose... Let's see if Mr. Elkins would screw that up!

Gulf · 13 Dec 2014, 14:47 (Ref:3484690)

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Originally Posted by TzeiTzei

This is something I that just baffles me. Why do they BoP prototype chassis? They're prototypes, not a spec class. They're not supposed to be equal.

The saddest part is this isn't even a chassis they are trying to bop a body kit lmao.

BullMan · 13 Dec 2014, 15:29 (Ref:3484694)

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Originally Posted by MagVanisher

Let's not forget the NASCAR mentality of producing artificial close finishes, where they throw random yellow flags to bunch up the field!

Honestly, I would like to see a team make a prototype that they made it slow on purpose... Let's see if Mr. Elkins would screw that up!

Dome did that and realized it before they had it homolgated. That's why it's been delayed so long.

Danske · 13 Dec 2014, 19:29 (Ref:3484731)

The restricted development allowed is a lot like the waivers in GT. Do you really want them to be granting changes just on a whim without regard for the consequences? If they're going to be restricting development, which means not allowing everything whenever anyone asks, it would be better to aim for balance with what's allowed than enforcing an imbalance, no?

Sure, the ideal world would have every team with the funds to individually design and build their cars from scratch, with new developments for every race, if not every session, but that's not where we are. If the series is going to have its thumb on the development scales, would you rather they aim for balance or just say, "@#$% it. Whatever."?

airbusA346 · 13 Dec 2014, 20:00 (Ref:3484737)

Porsche NA GTLM Drivers for Daytona.

Fred Makowiecki, Joerg Bergemeister and Earl Bamber
Nick Tandy, Patrick Pilet and Marc Lieb

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/po...lex-24-lineup/

Articus · 13 Dec 2014, 21:41 (Ref:3484767)

The driver caliber in GTLM these days is out of this world...

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