IMSA Race Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen 2019 - Page 4

Maelochs · 30 Jun 2019, 19:16 (Ref:3915142)

If Jarvis pushed and cost Mazda a 1-2 finish i doubt we'd see him back in the car at CTMP.

gert · 30 Jun 2019, 19:17 (Ref:3915143)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

So, if you're Jarvis do you settle for second? Or do you push, knowing the lead car has a broken end-plate?

I'd push

J Jay · 30 Jun 2019, 19:17 (Ref:3915144)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

So, if you're Jarvis do you settle for second? Or do you push, knowing the lead car has a broken end-plate?

Push, rear-end the lead car, take it out, recover to third, hand the win to Acura.

It's the only way Mazda know how.

Akrapovic · 30 Jun 2019, 19:18 (Ref:3915145)

The state of the 55 rear end is getting worse. It'll be putting a lot of stress on the left side endplate.

J Jay · 30 Jun 2019, 19:20 (Ref:3915147)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

The state of the 55 rear end is getting worse. It'll be putting a lot of stress on the left side endplate.

It'll be stressing the couplings for the whole rear deck. The entire piece might just come off with abuse like this.

Akrapovic · 30 Jun 2019, 19:21 (Ref:3915148)

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Originally Posted by J Jay

It'll be stressing the couplings for the whole rear deck. The entire piece might just come off with abuse like this.

And the gap is coming down a bit...

Akrapovic · 30 Jun 2019, 19:22 (Ref:3915149)

IMSA Radio seem to be unaware of how broken the rear of the 55 is. It's clear why Jarvis is pushing.

Maelochs · 30 Jun 2019, 19:25 (Ref:3915150)

Mazda has been trying to win since it entered prototype back in what ... 2013? If Mazda throws away this opportunity ... I could finally write them off permanently.

I have been a fan since they were winning Grand-Am titles with Speedsource. Then they hired Tristan Nunez to driver---and win in--the diesel coupe, and then went to ALMS with a diesel prototype and I was thrilled.

Then the team put on a four-year clown show. And even when Joest---JOEST-- came in, it took a couple seasons to overcome Mazda's bad habits.

Now finally, everything might pay off---if they blow it now, forget them.

Damian Baldi · 30 Jun 2019, 19:26 (Ref:3915151)

hat rear end looks very loose, could #55 be call to the pits for the marshalls?

Maelochs · 30 Jun 2019, 19:27 (Ref:3915153)

If--IF---Mazda tells Tincknell to pull aside, great. Jarvis has the faster car right now. Otherwise, Ollie Jarvis just needs to wait his turn. Mazda can win again if they can win here---and if they can throw away this chance .... maybe they will never win.

Akrapovic · 30 Jun 2019, 19:28 (Ref:3915154)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damian Baldi

hat rear end looks very loose, could #55 be call to the pits for the marshalls?

I think they'll get away with it if it doesn't get any worse. The IMSA official in the pit lane was happy to let it exit the pits with the broken endplate.

seanyb505 · 30 Jun 2019, 19:29 (Ref:3915155)

Leading mazda looks to have significantly more rear deck damage now.

J Jay · 30 Jun 2019, 19:30 (Ref:3915157)

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Originally Posted by Maelochs

If--IF---Mazda tells Tincknell to pull aside, great. Jarvis has the faster car right now. Otherwise, Ollie Jarvis just needs to wait his turn. Mazda can win again if they can win here---and if they can throw away this chance .... maybe they will never win.

I'm not sure they can ... or at least, it may take so long that Jarvis might not be there any more when it happens again.

Damian Baldi · 30 Jun 2019, 19:30 (Ref:3915158)

I see a #77 win.

Akrapovic · 30 Jun 2019, 19:31 (Ref:3915159)

JH talking about debris removed from the 55. It was removed from the left rear wheel arch, it was stuck in the big honking hole. It was not part of the Mazda.

Akrapovic · 30 Jun 2019, 19:32 (Ref:3915160)

#55 engine cover has come off on the left side.

gert · 30 Jun 2019, 19:32 (Ref:3915161)

Rear bodywork damage for #55

Nick Woodbury · 30 Jun 2019, 19:32 (Ref:3915162)

Jesus CHRIST Hindy, use your EYES!!

J Jay · 30 Jun 2019, 19:32 (Ref:3915163)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

#55 engine cover has come off on the left side.

I can't see the stewards leaving that if it gets any worse. Tincknell has slowed down a lot too, Jarvis is ready to pass.

Edit - I might have been on the money with the coupling being shaken loose, as the engine cover would be the attachment point.

Akrapovic · 30 Jun 2019, 19:34 (Ref:3915165)

77, smartly, not sitting in behind the 55 in case this comes loose.

Meanwhile, the deck and wing are still moving about too.

Maelochs · 30 Jun 2019, 19:36 (Ref:3915166)

Heartbreaking for Ryan Dalziel and Starworks .......

Damian Baldi · 30 Jun 2019, 19:37 (Ref:3915167)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

#55 engine cover has come off on the left side.

That's was what I was talking about. All the left side engine cover is in a weird position. Thanks to the advantage of Mazda is this race Jarvis could wait.

seanyb505 · 30 Jun 2019, 19:37 (Ref:3915168)

Hindy just nailed it on the head - This is the only way to keep the mazda cool and from catching fire.

Maelochs · 30 Jun 2019, 19:38 (Ref:3915169)

No reason not to keep pressing on .... if the car doesn't get black-flagged it wins, and if anything else happens, Jarvis wins ... but good to preserve the one-two if possible.

gert · 30 Jun 2019, 19:39 (Ref:3915170)

I think #77 has been told to stay behind

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