ALMS and CNN

[Ferrari333SP]

Probably not that big of a deal, but I saw this on the front page of CNN.com:


http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/spo...ans.cnn?hpt=C2

[ptclaus98]

I'd like to think that was more of a legitimate exposure piece, but since CNN is based out of Atlanta, I can't help think that was just a reporter taking a peak out the window and wondering what all the fuss is. Still good for some exposure, I guess.

[andy_b]

Originally Posted by ptclaus98

I'd like to think that was more of a legitimate exposure piece, but since CNN is based out of Atlanta, I can't help think that was just a reporter taking a peak out the window and wondering what all the fuss is. Still good for some exposure, I guess.

+ the cameramen I saw.

Regardless, this is great exposure for Sports Car racing to a worldwide audience

[cptkablamo]

Yeah...that is GREAT coverage. When you have to fight for column inches and time in non-top class media, getting 4:34 on someone like CNN is brilliant.

I've seen news crews come to cover events and not bother to cover another one at the same location.

Don't undersell this, it is a really good spot for the ALMS.

[HORNDAWG]

Yes, it is wonderful exposure on a Global level.





L.P.

[Dani Filth]

and Scott Sharp even plugged 10-10ths in it

[Aysedasi]

Very good indeed - enjoyed that a lot! Thanks 333SP!

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by Dani Filth

and Scott Sharp even plugged 10-10ths in it

..and Scott has found that "edge" he spoke of on more than one occasion.




Good stuff, though and happy that CNN sent a reporter out to the track for a day or two.

[Jonerz]

Cool!

Chris

[HJJ]

Makes that other series "thinking about going to fuel injection" seem more irreverent than ever.

[racerkeke]

Originally Posted by andy_b

+ the cameramen I saw.

That explains the video guys we kept having to get chased out of the photog no-go zones inside and outside of T12 (looking at some of the camera angles).
keke

[Fogelhund]

For some reason, I missed the second N... Read ALMS and CN... wondering if ALMS was going to add more classes, CN and CN2.

[Canada ALMS fan]

Originally Posted by Fogelhund

For some reason, I missed the second N... Read ALMS and CN... wondering if ALMS was going to add more classes, CN and CN2.

Don't forget the the challenge class CNC.

[picchiofan]

Originally Posted by HJJ

Makes that other series "thinking about going to fuel injection" seem more irreverent than ever.

So, question.

The ALMS is a "green" series, right? You know, since the cars run diesel in..

Oh, wait, no. I forgot, none of them do.

Well, okay, they've got the Hybrid cars that...oh, wait. No, they don't have those anymore either, and the Porsche isn't gonna run any races.

Well, at least some of the teams run an E10 ethanol blend, that's pretty environmentally conscious.

But wait, Nascar is switching to E15, in all of its cars. Doesn't that make it the "greener" series?

[NightStalk3r]

Originally Posted by picchiofan

So, question.

The ALMS is a "green" series, right? You know, since the cars run diesel in..

Oh, wait, no. I forgot, none of them do.

Well, okay, they've got the Hybrid cars that...oh, wait. No, they don't have those anymore either, and the Porsche isn't gonna run any races.

Well, at least some of the teams run an E10 ethanol blend, that's pretty environmentally conscious.

But wait, Nascar is switching to E15, in all of its cars. Doesn't that make it the "greener" series?

You seem to have missed all the ALMS teams that run E85.

[picchiofan]

Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

You seem to have missed all the ALMS teams that run E85.

Given the design nightmare that is the ALMS site, that's not hard. Quick google search mentions the GT1 vettes running it in 2008, and all the teams for 2010 running E10.

[The359]

You also missed the car running Isobutanol.

About half the field is running E85. E10 is only the minimum requirement for all teams.

[dxk1]

Originally Posted by picchiofan

Given the design nightmare that is the ALMS site, that's not hard. Quick google search mentions the GT1 vettes running it in 2008, and all the teams for 2010 running E10.

I know Drayson runs E85 (and won Road America with it), Dyson runs Isobutanol and I believe just about all of the GT2s run E85. Some of them phased it in over the course of the season, but by the end they pretty much all had it. I'm not sure about other classes.

DK

[Dani Filth]

Risi runs E85

[Canada ALMS fan]

Originally Posted by picchiofan

But wait, Nascar is switching to E15, in all of its cars. Doesn't that make it the "greener" series?

And they MIGHT even be adding that leading edge, innovative technology know as fuel injection this year too. Another insightful post from you as always.

[FordCosworthPanoz]

Here is the fuel list for teams in the last non-ILMC ALMS race:

E10:
Pickett Racing-Team Cytosport
Highcroft Racing
Team Falken Tire
Robertson Racing
Jaguar RSR
ESM
All LMPC teams
All GTC teams

E85:
Drayson Racing
Autocon Motorsports
Intersport Racing
Corvette Racing
Flying Lizards Motorsport
Risi Competizione
BMW Rahal Letterman

Isobutanol:
Dyson Racing-Mazda

BTW, interesting to see that Captain Picchead has successfully trolled another thread.

[MJ_N_09]

Woah easy guys. Not all Nascar fans are like Picchiofan. Some people, like me, love the technological strides that series like the ALMS have done.


What fuel did the Porsche Hybrid run?

[broadrun96]

According to the entry list--E10
http://imsaracing.net/2010/events/pe...%20Entries.pdf and scroll down to GTH

[davehenrie]

Getting back to the CNN news piece, I found it interesting when Scott Atherton was talking about the various manufacturers.
He listed BMW, Ferrari, Porsche and finally Corvette. Not Chevrolet, not GM, but Corvette. It just struck me as odd. Is Corvette so much cooler than it's brand that Atherton purposely ignores the Bowtie company?

dh

[racerkeke]

Well, Corvette is kind of a standalone. Only built in one plant, unique chassis, etc. It's always been separate from all the other GM brands, which are often almost interchangeable. (Looking at a business card from a friend who works for Corvette, and although it has the GM logo on it, it specifically says "Corvette" under his job title.)
keke