ALMS 2013 Round 2: Long Beach - Page 2

Mechanic Z · 18 Apr 2013, 17:11 (Ref:3236260)

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Originally Posted by Spyderman

I love that picture. I'm not sure why, but it just does it for me.

The photo is from ALMS.com. The whole Long Beach 2012 Friday gallery is pretty cool:http://www.alms.com/galleries/alms-long-beach-friday

Spyderman · 18 Apr 2013, 18:35 (Ref:3236300)

thanks so much!

Canada ALMS fan · 18 Apr 2013, 18:36 (Ref:3236301)

Thanks Andy as always! It appears that the Rebellion ALMS and WEC liveries are quite different. No Lotus, Shell, or Mouser sponsorship for ALMS? The latter two were on the cars at Sebring.

Beetle · 18 Apr 2013, 21:21 (Ref:3236382)

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Originally Posted by Canada ALMS fan

Thanks Andy as always! It appears that the Rebellion ALMS and WEC liveries are quite different. No Lotus, Shell, or Mouser sponsorship for ALMS? The latter two were on the cars at Sebring.

Mouser...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP1hhRXspC0

Now THAT's a mouser.

andy_b · 19 Apr 2013, 06:11 (Ref:3236487)

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Originally Posted by Canada ALMS fan

Thanks Andy as always! It appears that the Rebellion ALMS and WEC liveries are quite different. No Lotus, Shell, or Mouser sponsorship for ALMS? The latter two were on the cars at Sebring.

That was my mistake, the team sent me the art with Mouser, and come Friday it still hadn't appeared so I removed it, only to see it on the car the next day. Shell was a late deal and I forgot to add this post Sebring.

Also, it is unclear if the Shell branding (and indeed the revised red on the sidepod) from WEC Silverstone will be used or it will stay as per Sebring. No Lotus branding on any of the Rebellions in 2013

The other car I'm not sure about and the team have never replied to emails is Performance Tech, They ran Visit Florida in Sebring. This isn't listed on the entry list, but it is implied on the press release and the marketing company listed as sponsor is the same.... so you'll have to get your pens out for that one.

Sorry about that, its been a crazy month with work and other stuff, dont think I've done more than 4hrs sleep in any one night, but thats my choice

Dead-Eye · 19 Apr 2013, 07:01 (Ref:3236506)

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Originally Posted by andy_b

No Lotus branding on any of the Rebellions in 2013

Do you mean in the ALMS? Because it was there at Silverstone.

andy_b · 19 Apr 2013, 07:39 (Ref:3236524)

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Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

Do you mean in the ALMS? Because it was there at Silverstone.

oh yeah, never noticed that. Apologies. Good catch, I'll make a note, at least for the WEC Guide. I see that at Sebring, it ran with Rebellion branding in that area. Have to see what happens at Long Beach

FordCosworthPanoz · 19 Apr 2013, 17:10 (Ref:3236722)

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The No. 16 Dyson Racing Lola B12/60 Mazda of Guy Smith was third overall and in P1. However, the car stopped on-course with smoke billowing from the engine bay with 20 minutes to go in the session.

**joeb** · 19 Apr 2013, 17:41 (Ref:3236736)

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Originally Posted by FordCosworthPanoz

Is Guy holding on to his seat insert in that pic?

Speed-King · 19 Apr 2013, 18:03 (Ref:3236740)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Is Guy holding on to his seat insert in that pic?

I imagine that it could be quite inconvenient if that burned... also - having to get out of the car quickly, his pitstop/driver change routine might have kicked in and that includes taking out the insert.

Stefvh · 19 Apr 2013, 18:23 (Ref:3236745)

Isn't it just the "door" ?

**joeb** · 19 Apr 2013, 19:33 (Ref:3236776)

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Originally Posted by Stefvh

Isn't it just the "door" ?

It very well could be, I'm looking at the pic on a small screen that isn't zooming in. Door seems reasonable, but I also like Speed-King's response!

Fogelhund · 19 Apr 2013, 19:34 (Ref:3236777)

According to Timing, we seem to have some surprise entries.

I am only speculating based on numbers, but it seems like the Dyson #20 is at the top of the charts, though the time itself isn't quick, they have it scored as #1. Must be some sort of handicapping system. Listed in 6th is the #2 car, must be McNish in the Audi.

The fastest GT car listed is #10 GTC of Faieta, in 7th overall somehow, ahead of all the GT cars.

FstrthnU · 19 Apr 2013, 19:39 (Ref:3236779)

Porsche 1-2 in gt practice, good job Falken!

**joeb** · 19 Apr 2013, 19:41 (Ref:3236783)

Don't forget Qualifying is later tonight. Starting with the GTC's at 1705 local track time. There will be streaming on ESPN3, and I think on the ALMS website for international viewers. Still plenty of time to enter FRC if you are interested.

andy_b · 19 Apr 2013, 20:32 (Ref:3236797)

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Originally Posted by andy_b

Better late than never, the Official ALMS Spotter Guide, supported by Ten-Tenths, for Long Beach is now available to download.

Download (4000 pixels wide ) at www.spotterguides.com

(F1 guide has also been updated)

ALMS Spotter Guide has been updated with TRG driver confirmations, update to Rebellion and TRG. Spectre logos due to appear on #68 car later today.

www.spotterguides.com

deggis · 20 Apr 2013, 00:15 (Ref:3236862)

More direct link for the stream:

http://alms-origindigital.edgesuite..../index800.html

Or open these in external media player (this is the highest quality 2200 kbps stream):

Code:

http://almshdgeo-lh.akamaihd.net/almshdgeo_hd_2200k@102864?v=2.7.6&fp=WIN%2011,6,602,180&r=DFCAI&g=NTUIHRWQSARH

Onboards:

Code:

http://almshd-lh.akamaihd.net/almsincar1_sd_2200k@102863?v=2.7.6&fp=WIN%2011,6,602,180&r=HFRGC&g=TMEUGUKSBPED
http://almshd-lh.akamaihd.net/almsincar2_sd_2200k@102863?v=2.7.6&fp=WIN%2011,6,602,180&r=HFRGC&g=TMEUGUKSBPED
http://almshd-lh.akamaihd.net/almsincar3_sd_2200k@102863?v=2.7.6&fp=WIN%2011,6,602,180&r=HFRGC&g=TMEUGUKSBPED
http://almshd-lh.akamaihd.net/almsincar4_sd_2200k@102863?v=2.7.6&fp=WIN%2011,6,602,180&r=HFRGC&g=TMEUGUKSBPED
http://almshd-lh.akamaihd.net/almsincar5_sd_2200k@102863?v=2.7.6&fp=WIN%2011,6,602,180&r=HFRGC&g=TMEUGUKSBPED
http://almshd-lh.akamaihd.net/almsincar6_sd_2200k@102863?v=2.7.6&fp=WIN%2011,6,602,180&r=HFRGC&g=TMEUGUKSBPED
http://almshd-lh.akamaihd.net/almsincar7_sd_2200k@102863?v=2.7.6&fp=WIN%2011,6,602,180&r=HFRGC&g=TMEUGUKSBPED
http://almshd-lh.akamaihd.net/almsincar8_sd_2200k@102863?v=2.7.6&fp=WIN%2011,6,602,180&r=HFRGC&g=TMEUGUKSBPED

These URLs do not change from race to race.

**joeb** · 20 Apr 2013, 00:24 (Ref:3236864)

AJR on GTC pole, Bleekemolen had a flier at the last lap.

Purist · 20 Apr 2013, 00:44 (Ref:3236868)

Farnbacher puts the #91 Viper on GT pole.

TheMightyM · 20 Apr 2013, 01:35 (Ref:3236876)

Well that was confusing — so why are P2s so slow at Long Beach? Ryan Briscoe just barely got the forth spot overall in qualifying ahead of the LMPC pack, with the ESMs starting 11th and 12th behind all LMPCs. And Scott Tucker qualified 22nd (!) in the #552, behind all the health GTEs... weird.

Ferrari333SP · 20 Apr 2013, 01:42 (Ref:3236879)

Congrats Viper! They must have done some huge work over the last few months to improve that car.

Mechanic Z · 20 Apr 2013, 02:12 (Ref:3236886)

Falken looking really good for race day!! A little disappointed by the Vettes,but that might change for the race. Dyson looking quick. Unfortunate they're going to have to change tires.
It looks like we're gonna have an epic race tomorrow!

jsTrecu · 20 Apr 2013, 02:17 (Ref:3236889)

Viper on pole, didn't expect that at all...

Falken also there, a second podium this season would be nice.

What happened to Porsche #48 ?
Thanks.

Purist · 20 Apr 2013, 02:19 (Ref:3236890)

The LMPCs definitely have more torque than the LMP2s, and aren't down much on power either. They probably have less drag than the LMP2s as well, rather like the GTCs compared to the GTs. This being the case, on a street circuit with long straights out of slow corners, the LMPCs can pull very well, and there are few corners where the substantially greater downforce of the LMP2s can really serve them well.

Also, the Continentals on the LMPCs are faster than their previous tires.

Mechanic Z · 20 Apr 2013, 02:20 (Ref:3236892)

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Originally Posted by jsTrecu

Viper on pole, didn't expect that at all...

Falken also there, a second podium this season would be nice.

What happened to Porsche #48 ?
Thanks.

They had a flat right rear tire almost directly after they started their qualifying run.

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