Euro Open GT 2010 - Page 3

AndrewF31 · 1 May 2010, 14:22 (Ref:2682719)

A large part of the field in Valencia was Spanish GT, including the Sunreds so I guess what we see this weekend in Nurburgring is more of the norm.

911targa · 1 May 2010, 14:41 (Ref:2682730)

only Autorlando run a 2009spec RSR,another Autolandor and the IMSA one is still 2008 spec.
without more newish car,the race is a bit boring i think

NightStalk3r · 1 May 2010, 14:48 (Ref:2682732)

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Originally Posted by 911targa

without more newish car,the race is a bit boring i think

The series got boring when AF Corse showed up to a Pro/Am series with 2 Pro's

AndrewF31 · 1 May 2010, 18:10 (Ref:2682806)

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Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

The series got boring when AF Corse showed up to a Pro/Am series with 2 Pro's

Well, Pilet and Narac won this time. The pros were only 9th. No idea why or how though and they were quite off the pace. Finally, the CRS starting working after a horrible weekend in Valencia, finishing 2nd.

http://www.gtsport.es/resources/uplo...e-1-result.pdf

No coverage on MotorsTV this weekend.

I also couldn't find anything about the series strictly enforcing the Pro-Am concept. At least I couldn't find any reference in the Regs. But it is a shame, as you say. It would be best if they enforce it or we could have domination. The first race this weekend, though, shows this might not be the case.

E46 · 2 May 2010, 06:56 (Ref:2683008)

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Originally Posted by AndrewF31

Well, Pilet and Narac won this time. The pros were only 9th. No idea why or how though and they were quite off the pace.

Pierre Kaffer and Álvaro Barba suffered a puncture and they had to pit two times.

racerspics · 4 May 2010, 05:28 (Ref:2684053)

Some Pics are online from the Nurburgring round

into the album

Greetz Ralf

AndrewF31 · 23 May 2010, 10:00 (Ref:2696470)

Guess who won the 1st race at Imola?!

The championship loses alot from having 2 pros in a car. The race was very quiet with some localized battles. Kaffer spun a few laps from the end and Giammaria took the lead but he lost it on the last lap.
Good to see the 2 top Porsches making a rush for the finish and taking 3rd and 4th. The first half of the race was a Ferrari benefit, being Italy and all and the course being made for the speedy Ferraris.

Acid09 · 24 May 2010, 12:22 (Ref:2697122)

There was a quite horrific accident at Imola when Marcel Tiemann crashed the Phoenix R8 hard into the wall following the start of Race 2.

Tiemann was airlifted to Bologna and later to Munich, having suffered a serious concussion and a broken cervical vertebra.

Video recap of the race, including the incident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPJs_CpWtds

AndrewF31 · 24 May 2010, 19:20 (Ref:2697396)

I just saw the race on MotorsTV and that was horrific. An Aston Martin just flinched to the left and Marcel was forced to move left but there was no way to avoid the wall. The car slammed into the wall (being at Imola and all, it reminded me of a very unfortunate crash there back in 1994.... but not as explosive). He then proceeded to veer across the track and take out Miguel Amaral's (Quifel ASM guy) Porsche and Matt Griffin's Ferrari.
They didn't mention anything about Marcel's condition and it's unfortunate the news you give.
Hope he recovers quickly.

As for the race, the pit stop 'penalties' help the race but I can't believe Pilet made that bone-headed move early in the race taking out the Toccacello/Giammaria Ferrari. The race only started 34+ minutes from the end and Kaffer lead from the start but with the pit delay Barba had too much to do and the CRS boys (Niarchos and Mullen) took the win.
Narac came out 4th from the pits but ended up 12th. I don't think he's that slow so I believe Pilet's move resulted in a black flag for them.

Dani Filth · 25 May 2010, 16:37 (Ref:2697975)

an nice finish for Race1 .. Gianmaria tried and to slow enough just to finish the race but with Kaffer on hot pursuit he failed with only 1 second. The extra lap was enough for Kaffer to pass but Gianmaria didn't make it easy.

watching race 2 now .. violent accident .. hope he recovers fully

Acid09 · 25 May 2010, 18:34 (Ref:2698082)

Marcel Tiemann has been put in an artificial coma as his head injuries seem to be worse than "just" a concussion.

airbusA346 · 25 May 2010, 18:51 (Ref:2698097)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

Marcel Tiemann has been put in an artificial coma as his head injuries seem to be worse than "just" a concussion.

Tom.

AndrewF31 · 25 May 2010, 18:53 (Ref:2698103)

oh jeez

tux1234 · 25 May 2010, 18:55 (Ref:2698109)

A horrible weekend for accidents. Really hoping Marcel Tiemann makes a full recovery, he was driving awesomely last weekend at the Nurburgring 24 hour.

cmk · 25 May 2010, 23:06 (Ref:2698273)

Best wishes to Marcel Tiemann for a quick recovery. I have seen him drive on our side of the pond and he is very impressive.

rich07 · 26 May 2010, 01:28 (Ref:2698295)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

Marcel Tiemann has been put in an artificial coma as his head injuries seem to be worse than "just" a concussion.

Thats very sad to hear, I hope he pulls through.

cptkablamo · 26 May 2010, 01:36 (Ref:2698297)

That is terrible news. Lets hope he can make a full and speedy recovery

AndrewF31 · 26 May 2010, 18:46 (Ref:2698751)

DSC has a small update on Marcel:

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Update - Johannes Gauglica reports that, according to Motorsport-guide.com, he has been diagnosed with a craniocerebral trauma, a fractured cervical vertebra and two broken ribs. He was put in a medically induced coma where they plan to keep him for ten days.

Sad news. Wish him well.
The same news item briefly mentions the crash at Brno but only that Giorgio Bartocci is in serious but stable condition.

airbusA346 · 26 May 2010, 21:05 (Ref:2698847)

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Originally Posted by AndrewF31

DSC has a small update on Marcel:

Sad news. Wish him well.
The same news item briefly mentions the crash at Brno but only that Giorgio Bartocci is in serious but stable condition.

I Hope he gets well soon.

Tom.

Acid09 · 3 Jun 2010, 16:44 (Ref:2703936)

Some news regarding his condition and they´re not really very positive:

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Update – 1 June:
Marcel’s first day, after yesterdays difficult surgery, is without any problems.
Marcel remains in an artificial coma at the hospital Maggiore di Bologna.
The forecast for his recovery remains cautious, although the TAC (CT) today, gives reason for optimism.
The removal of the frontal bone of Marcel’s forehead, performed by Dr. Nicola Acciarri,
showed a immediate reduction of the intracranial pressure after the alarming increase of the swelling of his brain. The post-traumatic hematomas resorb very slowly, which is normal.
Unfortunately Marcel’s high blood pressure (which reaches 200) hinders his recovery.
However, if his condition remains stable, a full recovery is possible, even if it takes a long time.

Manthey Racing has already confirmed there is no way he'll be back in a cockpit in 2010 as his recovery is expected to be lengthy.

AndrewF31 · 3 Jun 2010, 17:52 (Ref:2704006)

Does not look good at all. Made me feel all queezy inside.

cmk · 3 Jun 2010, 22:43 (Ref:2704211)

This is a very troubling situation.

rich07 · 23 Jul 2010, 04:44 (Ref:2730979)

Saw this posted on Marcel Tiemann's blog

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Update – 14 July:
According to Racing Doctor Jürgen Lindemann, Marcel makes excellent progress. “The accident he can not remember, but otherwise does the memory”
said Lindemann. “He speeks, he can move, he is running around. His internal injuries have healed well.”

Fantastic to hear, sounds like he's on the mend, slowly but surely.

AndrewF31 · 25 Jul 2010, 21:15 (Ref:2732824)

That is good news. Hopefully we will see him next year at the Nurburgring in his trusty Manthey Porsche.

Best of luck to Marcel.

MJ_N_09 · 27 Jul 2010, 03:57 (Ref:2733775)

Well, if there was one good thing to report in race 2, besides CRS getting the win after the season's struggles, is that it looks like the Aston Vantage got 2nd!!!! Great job to both teams.

Also,the driver who punted Marcel is under alot of heat, so do you all think he deserves it or not?

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