2014 IMSA TUSC - Round 1 - Rolex 24 at Daytona

[Lagunaseca_4life]

I know I've been wanting to watch the conti race.

They had a tweet that said in the next 24 hours but still not up.

[Lagunaseca_4life]

I just want watch the Rolex race with less commercials and pretend the last 1/2hr didn't happen.....

It sucks feeling like this.......man I pray they don't ruin sebring.

[jeast]

Originally Posted by Lagunaseca_4life

I just want watch the Rolex race with less commercials and pretend the last 1/2hr didn't happen.....

It sucks feeling like this.......man I pray they don't ruin sebring.

To late, no LMP1.

[GT-Eins]

We have tried to do an "In depth analysis"- of the DP vs. LMP2-Topic on our side:
http://www.gt-eins.at/cms/index.php?...=9009&Itemid=1
(German only - sorry) The quintessence is that we think DP are likely to get an performance break for the more narrower tracks which are to come.

Also allow me a link to our extensive race-report:
Daytona 24h 2014 Race-report

[JoestForEver]

Thanks bro, looks like P2 vs DP is becoming another daily topic in place of Petrol vs Diesel

[Lagunaseca_4life]

Originally Posted by jeast

To late, no LMP1.

That's alright I can live with out p1.

I can't live with a 20 minute caution for a tire caracas after we just had 20 minute caution for a stalled PC.

Or

A fake caution with 20 minutes to go.

[Breitling24]

Originally Posted by Lagunaseca_4life

I just want watch the Rolex race with less commercials...

Well, that will only take six hours of your time!

[Breitling24]

And now this...


http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/fl...-24-decisions/

[Maelochs]

The NASCAR influence is clear in that "It’s understood that protests, in fact, are not allowed under the new sporting code."

Don't like our way? That's US 92 right over there ... see ya.

[JacobP]

We're lucky the race didn't finish under yellow. That GTD Ferrari made a dumbass move on the GTLM BMW in the last few minutes. Almost against the wall, and BMW lost all momentum to get any close to the leading Porsche.

By the way, I am surprised that some GT cars were able to go around PC prototypes on the oval straights.

This was a nice race, but boy.. too many commercials. Did you notice that after a long commercial break, the race coverage comes back for one minute, and then there is one more commercial? I guess this is not bad when watching a 24 hour race, but I would prefer less commercials in 3 hour race. I had the thing recorded on DVR anyways. Also, there was too much TV time dedicated to the front three prototypes.

[BullMan]

Originally Posted by JacobP

We're lucky the race didn't finish under yellow. That GTD Ferrari made a dumbass move on the GTLM BMW in the last few minutes. Almost against the wall, and BMW lost all momentum to get any close to the leading Porsche.

By the way, I am surprised that some GT cars were able to go around PC prototypes on the oval straights.

The LMPCs were doing about 173 MPH in the top end. During the roar they were slowed down even more with a bigger wing because they were bouncing off the limiter around the oval section. I think it's safe to say that Daytona is not the LMPCs circuit of choice.

[JacobP]

I must say that this race was a bit of a redemption for the DPs, at least in terms of looks. The Corvette DP is a nice looking prototype, and looks closer to a road sports car than ACO prototypes. Corvette DPs reminded cars like McLaren F1. The old DPs before 2012 were so ugly, I wished I could unsee them.

[trahsub]

Let me digress for a second. The SRT Vipers are...AWESOME! I wonder where they may have placed if they hadn't run into issues. Wasn't one in the top 10 overall prior is an issue?

[wheelz22]

Originally Posted by MoMedic9019

They were surgical reductions of open fractures, pinning and plating. The back is a fusion of a compression fracture, or fractures.

For those who may be initially frightened by Medic's statement.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reducti...opedic_surgery)

[wdave0]

Originally Posted by Lagunaseca_4life

That's alright I can live with out p1.

I can't live with a 20 minute caution for a tire caracas after we just had 20 minute caution for a stalled PC.

Or

A fake caution with 20 minutes to go.

Stupid yellows and race fixes are why I stopped going to Daytona, if this continues at Sebring and the rest I'll be doing a lot more fishing this year. I also imagine that will spell the failure of the series unless management realizes that road racing is different than NASCAR and has different fans.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by GT-Eins

We have tried to do an "In depth analysis"- of the DP vs. LMP2-Topic on our side:
http://www.gt-eins.at/cms/index.php?...=9009&Itemid=1
(German only - sorry) The quintessence is that we think DP are likely to get an performance break for the more narrower tracks which are to come.

Also allow me a link to our extensive race-report:
Daytona 24h 2014 Race-report

Excellent work on those prototype figures. Thanks for sharing!

[carbon_titanium]

Does somebody know why SOP and WRT corvette DP have side exhausts, while both ARX cars not?

[joeb]

Originally Posted by carbon_titanium

Does somebody know why SOP and WRT corvette DP have side exhausts, while both ARX cars not?

It is an option in the rules. Up to the teams to decide.

[canamman]

Originally Posted by carbon_titanium

Does somebody know why SOP and WRT corvette DP have side exhausts, while both ARX cars not?

I noticed a couple cars that still had the exhaust holes (I think were plugged) in the body work from last years design and the loud straight
pipes pointing straight out the back. They were LOUD.NHRA LOUD
and we liked it. I think I saw a "BOP" sticker on them (kidding).

[tjh8402]

Originally Posted by carbon_titanium

Does somebody know why SOP and WRT corvette DP have side exhausts, while both ARX cars not?

I think someone had commented once that it was an option for the diffuser, if the car was so equipped. Maybe some teams decided to keep it even after taking the diffuser off.

[SPAA05]

Thanks for all the positive comments on the new leader lights 2.0 system made by us, SPAA05.com from the Netherlands, we worked many hours with 3 guys on almost all cars to have a flawless working system, biggest issue just after the start was the wireless control in an overloaded RF spectrum and strict FCC regulations. We managed to reset most of the off-line receivers from the side of the track and had P1, P2 and P3 in all classes and many more cars working till the end of the race. Readability, as the track was well illuminated all night we have been running at 50% brightness most of the night, compared with the Dubai24h where we switched back to 10%, Google images show many beautiful pictures. Any feedback is welcome see you all at Sebring.

[Ginaro Zukovsky]

Nice of you to post on here I wonder, what is the maximum shutter speed possible to capture the LEDs with a camera?

[BullMan]

Originally Posted by SPAA05

Thanks for all the positive comments on the new leader lights 2.0 system made by us, SPAA05.com from the Netherlands, we worked many hours with 3 guys on almost all cars to have a flawless working system, biggest issue just after the start was the wireless control in an overloaded RF spectrum and strict FCC regulations. We managed to reset most of the off-line receivers from the side of the track and had P1, P2 and P3 in all classes and many more cars working till the end of the race. Readability, as the track was well illuminated all night we have been running at 50% brightness most of the night, compared with the Dubai24h where we switched back to 10%, Google images show many beautiful pictures. Any feedback is welcome see you all at Sebring.

The fact that the company takes the time to post on a fan forum is fantastic. The lights looked phenomenal on TV. I never had any issues with recognition while watching from my house. Good job so far, guys.

[SPAA05]

We scan on 400Hz from left to right digit, tv had no problem, but my Iphone showed nice flickering

[airbusA346]

Originally Posted by Lagunaseca_4life

Fines? Oh god it's worse than I thought.

That is just stupid, sports car racing isn't like NASCAR, how are you going to fine some one who is a one off driver or team.id give them the finger and leave.

So I'm sure now the crew members who have spoken their minds will be getting fined and points penalties.

Rediculous.

They have been handing out fines in the WEC since it started.

For example the fines in 2012 & 2013 were (as reported by Alkamel):

2012
- Sebring = €19,000
- Spa = €6,000
- LM Test Day = €17,400
- Le Mans = €6,000
- Silverstone = €10,500
- Sao Paulo = €6,750
- Bahrain = €10,500
- Fuji = None Mentioned
- Bahrain = €1,500

2013
- Silverstone = None mentioned
- Spa = None mentioned
- Le Mans = €45,500
- Sao Paulo = €11,100
- Austin = €3,100
- Fuji = €12,100
- Shanghai = €14,000
- Bahrain = €9,700