LM24 NASCAR returns to Circuit de la Sarthe... - Page 8

S griffin · 19 Feb 2023, 10:02 (Ref:4144147)

I prefer the livery on the left to the one on the right. More colour to it.

RL17 · 19 Feb 2023, 13:48 (Ref:4144162)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Fortunately us sportscar fans are much more sophisticated. We care what color it is.

Nice chunk of weight taken out. I’d be interested in knowing how that was achieved. In some ways I figure it was easy to do, but where exactly? It’s not like they took bits out completely, which areas are lighter bits. I’ve achieved similar with a racing car, but I started with a road car.

https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/123244/nascar-unveils-garage-56-livery-full-details-and-specs-of-car

looks like carbon brakes
Lightweight wheels?
Bodywork?

RL17 · 19 Feb 2023, 13:50 (Ref:4144163)

Think I preferred black test car livery

RL17 · 19 Feb 2023, 14:07 (Ref:4144165)

https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/...d-specs-of-car

Works?

**Adam43** · 19 Feb 2023, 14:17 (Ref:4144167)

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Originally Posted by Mike E

Do they add ballast to get to the min weight in NASCAR?

I don’t know. I’m not even a core fan. Although the big race is today.

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Originally Posted by RL17

https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/123244/nascar-unveils-garage-56-livery-full-details-and-specs-of-car

looks like carbon brakes
Lightweight wheels?
Bodywork?

Thanks.

Mike E · 19 Feb 2023, 21:13 (Ref:4144210)

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Originally Posted by Mike E

Do they add ballast to get to the min weight in NASCAR?

I guess they do

https://racer.com/2022/08/23/nascar-...-watkins-glen/

**Adam43** · 19 Feb 2023, 21:21 (Ref:4144212)

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Originally Posted by Mike E

I guess they do

https://racer.com/2022/08/23/nascar-...-watkins-glen/

Now you mention it, I remember the Hamlin example.

I wonder how much is typically in a car?

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ballast (otherwise known as tungsten)

Same as we use in Pinewood Derby cars. Just a bit bigger!

**Adam43** · 19 Feb 2023, 22:17 (Ref:4144219)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Those are some siginificant aero changes, and it looks great.

Interesting that they’ve gone for a bigger spoiler rather than an actual wing. You’d think that would a pretty easy win, but maybe they want to retain the core look of the car.

**joeb** · 20 Feb 2023, 01:35 (Ref:4144249)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Interesting that they’ve gone for a bigger spoiler rather than an actual wing. You’d think that would a pretty easy win, but maybe they want to retain the core look of the car.

I had same thoughts, but go back to the late 60's and cars hit 200mph+ at Le Mans with the spoiler and still managed to turn corners somehow with crude brakes. It has to be an aesthetic choice.

Mike E · 20 Feb 2023, 07:17 (Ref:4144254)

Brutal sound. And terrible visibility.

https://twitter.com/jordan10taylor/s...mF9yBoXoQ&s=19

**skycafe** · 20 Feb 2023, 17:31 (Ref:4144284)

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Originally Posted by joeb

I had same thoughts, but go back to the late 60's and cars hit 200mph+ at Le Mans with the spoiler and still managed to turn corners somehow with crude brakes. It has to be an aesthetic choice.

It is about "Nascar" being there, so they are trying to retain as much of 'the look' as they can. Spoiler, but addition of what they call 'canards' on the read flanks, dive planes on the front. But the same stance to the car.

Feb 21, 2023 is the 75th anniversary of the founding of Nascar, and this year's LeMans 24 is the 100th Anniversary for that race. Nascar wanted to be there, and be a part of the 100th celebration, while trying to maintain their identity.

The 'innovative' aspect of this project is the marketing.

Mal · 21 Feb 2023, 07:21 (Ref:4144333)

I like it - and will certainly add a lot of interested from Stateside NASCAR fans.....

**FIRE** · 21 Feb 2023, 16:15 (Ref:4144387)

Somehow this Garage 56 entry interests me more than lets say a LMP2 powered by a alternative fuel.

Simmi · 21 Feb 2023, 16:20 (Ref:4144390)

Le Mans has increasingly become starved of variety - both in terms of the grid and its soundtrack.

This is a great throwback and a side plot actually worth following. To be fair I felt the same way about the DeltaWing, but this is next level fun and LOUD!

NaBUru38 · 21 Feb 2023, 16:21 (Ref:4144391)

I wonder if the hybrid system will be ready for Petit Le Mans.

**Adam43** · 21 Feb 2023, 22:26 (Ref:4144436)

I see it’s done a 24 hour test at Sebring.

**skycafe** · 21 Feb 2023, 22:42 (Ref:4144439)

Pounding around Sebring simulates hours of curb strikes ar Circuit de ls Sarthe. Plus it will toughen those drivers up.

broadrun96 · 22 Feb 2023, 14:08 (Ref:4144517)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Interesting that they’ve gone for a bigger spoiler rather than an actual wing. You’d think that would a pretty easy win, but maybe they want to retain the core look of the car.

The change isn't quite that easy as just swapping, and I think this is also a test bed for NASCAR improvements on the current car so remaining as close to the car as possible is beneficial. The whinging from Ford and Toyota mellowed after a meeting, me thinks they have promised shared data from the runs.

I'm hoping they take the opportunity to break out the car for at least a paddock display at The Mitty this spring as the featured marque is NASCAR. And allow entry unclassified to Petit please

**skycafe** · 22 Feb 2023, 19:35 (Ref:4144577)

Was Petit ever mentioned ss a possible destination?

**joeb** · 22 Feb 2023, 21:30 (Ref:4144585)

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Originally Posted by skycafe

Was Petit ever mentioned ss a possible destination?

No but a guy can dream right?

**Adam43** · 22 Feb 2023, 22:10 (Ref:4144589)

I’m there if it is.

JT240Z · 23 Feb 2023, 14:16 (Ref:4144653)

Road Atlanta would be a great place for a NASCAR road course. After all, they do own the track.

broadrun96 · 24 Feb 2023, 15:25 (Ref:4144797)

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Originally Posted by JT240Z

Road Atlanta would be a great place for a NASCAR road course. After all, they do own the track.

No, no, no and NONONO. They will destroy the place. Plus it is a common test track and they don't get to test on tracks they race on so likely left out for Charlotte Roval.

And no, no mention of IMSA allowance but they have run odd things when they want. I'm just hoping they bring it the the NASCAR celebration at the track in April for the paddock

JT240Z · 24 Feb 2023, 15:47 (Ref:4144800)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

No, no, no and NONONO. They will destroy the place. Plus it is a common test track and they don't get to test on tracks they race on so likely left out for Charlotte Roval.

And no, no mention of IMSA allowance but they have run odd things when they want. I'm just hoping they bring it the the NASCAR celebration at the track in April for the paddock

I understand and agree. Just wish RA would be more utilized in its current state. I love going there but other than the Petit and the Mitty, there really isn't much going on in terms of professional sports car racing. I guess that's the nature of race tracks. One or two big events per year.

broadrun96 · 24 Feb 2023, 20:13 (Ref:4144824)

Only 2 open weekends and few open weeks at Road Atlanta until mid December, Easter weekend and 4th of July weekend. And most weeks have at least one driving school day, some multiple days. And testing, LOTS of testing.

I end up going to the track 5-8 times a year depending on my schedule

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