LM24 Race 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans: ACO/FIA WEC '18/'19 Season Finale - Page 9

Livininthinair · 13 Jun 2019, 17:32 (Ref:3909857)

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Originally Posted by courageous

Tracy though is in doubt for the race
I know I am in the minority here, but that would be a shame, always been a nice guy in the paddock & a proper throwback to the Bscher model of gentleman driver

I know he has his haters, but the guy obviously has a passion for motorsports and puts up a lot of money to pursue that passion. + regardless of his mishaps he is one of the most experienced drivers on the track - year after year after year...

courageous · 13 Jun 2019, 17:38 (Ref:3909859)

I'm in tears listening to this Kolles interview on RLM - it's like trying to have a conversation with a brick

Yes
We will build a car
That is the plan

Martin90 · 13 Jun 2019, 17:42 (Ref:3909860)

Live timing back up for me
https://timing.71wytham.org.uk/s/lm24

edit: and down again. Seems like they are trying to get it up

**joeb** · 13 Jun 2019, 17:47 (Ref:3909861)

What is the current red flag for? I just got my stream going and saw it was red.

courageous · 13 Jun 2019, 17:49 (Ref:3909863)

#3 Rebellion engine went pop and sprayed oil everywhere

Livininthinair · 13 Jun 2019, 17:49 (Ref:3909864)

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Originally Posted by joeb

What is the current red flag for? I just got my stream going and saw it was red.

Rebellion #3 spilled fluid on the track at Mulsanne - not sure what shape the car is in, he's stopped on track I think.

seanyb505 · 13 Jun 2019, 17:50 (Ref:3909865)

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Originally Posted by joeb

What is the current red flag for? I just got my stream going and saw it was red.

Rebellion (maybe engine/trans?) stopped after Mulsanne I think.

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Originally Posted by Martin90

Live timing back up for me
https://timing.71wytham.org.uk/s/lm24

edit: and down again. Seems like they are trying to get it up

I can't access this at work, but overall race day experience will suffer for me. There's comparatively little interesting data on the wec timing.

Livininthinair · 13 Jun 2019, 17:50 (Ref:3909866)

Cars lining up at pit exit, track should open up soon.

kvenom · 13 Jun 2019, 17:51 (Ref:3909867)

So Krohn doesn't want to drive and they can't find any replacements so it looks like the 99 won't start.

Ferrari333SP · 13 Jun 2019, 17:52 (Ref:3909868)

Crazy the BMW's are two seconds slower than pole time so far

Livininthinair · 13 Jun 2019, 17:54 (Ref:3909870)

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Originally Posted by kvenom

So Krohn doesn't want to drive and they can't find any replacements so it looks like the 99 won't start.

That is unfortunate - after a huge effort to build up the spare car...

GT-Eins · 13 Jun 2019, 18:00 (Ref:3909871)

Sorry if I may have missed it, but why has the #1 Rebellion been disallowed all times from Wednesday? I got a hint on RLM it was a homologation issue not related to the car?

Irie · 13 Jun 2019, 18:01 (Ref:3909872)

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Originally Posted by GT-Eins

Sorry if I may have missed it, but why has the #1 Rebellion been disallowed all times from Wednesday? I got a hint on RLM it was a homologation issue not related to the car?

I think they had another fuel flow meter in the car than they declared

Akrapovic · 13 Jun 2019, 18:02 (Ref:3909873)

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Originally Posted by kvenom

So Krohn doesn't want to drive and they can't find any replacements so it looks like the 99 won't start.

He was not cleared to race by the FIA doctor.

GriffM3 · 13 Jun 2019, 18:03 (Ref:3909874)

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Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

Crazy the BMW's are two seconds slower than pole time so far

With them bailing on the WEC the ACO aren't going to give them any shot. This is the big **** sandwich from the ACO when they head out the door.

kvenom · 13 Jun 2019, 18:05 (Ref:3909875)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

He was not cleared to race by the FIA doctor.

Oh, that's not what Louise Beckett said. Fair enough.

Ferrari333SP · 13 Jun 2019, 18:08 (Ref:3909877)

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Originally Posted by GriffM3

With them bailing on the WEC the ACO aren't going to give them any shot. This is the big **** sandwich from the ACO when they head out the door.

Crazy to see the Corvettes so far down too.

BMW's though have a great driver lineup; would not at all be surprised if they're near/at the top by the end of the race

Ferrari333SP · 13 Jun 2019, 18:12 (Ref:3909878)

What are the specs of the engines SMP and Rebellion are using?

What specific benefits have they got that have helped them speed up their times for this year?

**joeb** · 13 Jun 2019, 18:14 (Ref:3909879)

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Originally Posted by kvenom

So Krohn doesn't want to drive and they can't find any replacements so it looks like the 99 won't start.

I thought there were always extra drivers hanging around Le Mans just in case something like this happens.

Livininthinair · 13 Jun 2019, 18:17 (Ref:3909880)

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Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

What are the specs of the engines SMP and Rebellion are using?

What specific benefits have they got that have helped them speed up their times for this year?

Engines: Rebellion:Gibson 4.5 Liter naturally aspirated 90 degree V8 - an updated version of the LMP2 Gibson engine specifically for LMP1 use.
SMP: AER P60B V6 Biturbo

Benefits to help them speed up: A year longer with their cars.

broadrun96 · 13 Jun 2019, 18:19 (Ref:3909881)

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Originally Posted by joeb

I thought there were always extra drivers hanging around Le Mans just in case something like this happens.

How do the rules work for that though? He can't drive and hasn't been cleared by the FIA to return to the track so there's the big fat check part to deal with too. Although I'm guessing he still has to pay so not sure why they would have to withdrawal unless they can't sign a replacement this late until the rules.

broadrun96 · 13 Jun 2019, 18:21 (Ref:3909882)

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Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

What are the specs of the engines SMP and Rebellion are using?

What specific benefits have they got that have helped them speed up their times for this year?

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Originally Posted by Livininthinair

Engines: Gibson 4.5 Liter naturally aspirated 90 degree V8 - an updated version of the LMP2 Gibson engine specifically for LMP1 use.

Benefits to help them speed up: A year longer with their cars.

Well Rebellion has an upgraded version of that 4.5L Gibson about 20 more hp or so over the other Gibson LMP1s in Dragonspeed and ByKolles.

SMP is using an AER engine and have said they trimmed the car WAY out for top end and it's shown in the top end speeds they have over everyone else

kvenom · 13 Jun 2019, 18:23 (Ref:3909883)

What's wrong with Bykolles this time?

courageous · 13 Jun 2019, 18:28 (Ref:3909885)

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Originally Posted by joeb

I thought there were always extra drivers hanging around Le Mans just in case something like this happens.

There will be a few, but they must be pre qualified - 10 laps at test day, or driven the 24 in past 3 years.
Then must either be ready to jump in and do 3 laps tonight, or convince ACO that they have enough experience and/or be prevented from driving at night.

RLM makes the point that Dempsey himself is on that list and is there

**joeb** · 13 Jun 2019, 18:29 (Ref:3909886)

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Originally Posted by kvenom

Rebellion #3 blown up....

I wonder if the LMP2 teams are seeing this and liking their chance at an overall podium?

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