IMSA 2023 IMSA Season

[rika]

I like IMSA


I just like not stupid rules
And if explain rules then ruyles not even apply.


Hope #31 not win because does not deserve!

[skycafe]

Wow, that Tandy pass between two other cars! I can't believe that worked out.

[fergus_r]

Seems like Porsche are quicker, as they were in practice and qualifying, but traffic being a major factor here - and Derani doing well in getting through it - is allowing the Caddy to hold on for as long as it has.

[rika]

Track is not good for multi classes racing on it

[rika]

Finally back in the right order

[fergus_r]

I seem to remember the multiclass (GT3 and GT4) Indy 8 Hours in 2021 was equally as chaotic. It’s the combination of awkward corners and heavy braking zones that don’t lend themselves particularly well to this type of racing.

Having said that, I’m enjoying this green stretch at the moment.

Both Porsches get past Derani at T1!

[joeb]

Originally Posted by rika

Track is not good for multi classes racing on it

I do like watching Indy cars on the road course, but this does not excite me in the same way.

[rika]

Originally Posted by joeb

I do like watching Indy cars on the road course, but this does not excite me in the same way.

Yes Indy car was good race but that is with all same cars.

[rika]

Originally Posted by joeb

Has not been a good year, especially for Sebastian.

Is strange.


Was article on Endurance Info site where they say Chip Ganassi said perfect driver was Sebastian Bourdais.


I think that strange.
If I was Mr Ganassi I would say Scott Dixon is perfect driver if I choose driver from own team.

[Akrapovic]

They're talking about this race being 6 hours with all classes and 55 cars. What classes are missing here? I'm confused.

[fergus_r]

We’re not missing any classes here but next year it’ll be a MEC round, hence the extra cars.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

They're talking about this race being 6 hours with all classes and 55 cars. What classes are missing here? I'm confused.

I think they were just referring to the fact that so much of the calendar is not going to be all 4 classes next year, but all of the endurance rounds will be.

[fergus_r]

Congrats to Porsche for their first 1-2 finish of the new era.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by rika

Is strange.


Was article on Endurance Info site where they say Chip Ganassi said perfect driver was Sebastian Bourdais.


I think that strange.
If I was Mr Ganassi I would say Scott Dixon is perfect driver if I choose driver from own team.

For an Indy car yes, his sports at driving isn’t nearly as dominant. And he admits it’s lack of practice to be a top flight driver of that discipline.

[broadrun96]

Corvette guys doing what Corvette guys do

***The Pratt Miller-run Corvette squad changed the car’s starter motor in less than 15 minutes while on the pre-grid. From S365

Few titles can be won by taking the start of Petit.

14 Lexus takes GTD Pro at the start
Iribe will take the Akin Bronze Cup and place at LM24

[tomcug]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbOa9d3f_kw
Good video on what happened at Indy during safety car.

[broadrun96]

Just in case there are penalties issued in race at Petit

https://www.imsa.com/news/2023/09/27...nishment-work/

[joeb]

One less Porsche for Petit. Metni has a non racing injury that will sideline him and the team couldn't put together a new driver lineup in time.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/n...wn-from-petit/

[broadrun96]

Got 50 bucks? You're tiny like a race car driver

One less GT3R and an entire field fewer Beetles this year for more LMP3s and GT4s

[broadrun96]

Some old dude trying his hand at MX-5 racing

https://www.imsa.com/news/2023/10/02...or-first-time/

[Adam43]

He will have a blast.

I am looking forward to this race. It’s just fun.

[broadrun96]

It's probably a good one to wander over to T10 and the backstretch with the kid or catch the start of 1 of the races from T1 to camp. They aren't afraid of body modifications

[joeb]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

It's probably a good one to wander over to T10 and the backstretch with the kid or catch the start of 1 of the races from T1 to camp. They aren't afraid of body modifications

Turn 10 is great with the draft and 2 turns.

[JT240Z]

Inside turn 10 is where I usually setup our ez-up. Right in front of the jumbotron TV. Great place to watch. If anyone want to say hello, just look for a white ez-up with the letters JT on the sides in red. I'm usually setup by 7:30am on Weds.

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by joeb

One less Porsche for Petit. Metni has a non racing injury that will sideline him and the team couldn't put together a new driver lineup in time.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/n...wn-from-petit/

You'd think #1 on the reserve list has already received a phone call from IMSA.