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19 Jul 2017, 15:35 (Ref:3752819) | #1 | ||
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2017 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
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20 Jul 2017, 05:29 (Ref:3752972) | #2 | |
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And the winner will be ........
Grasser Lambos have been strong all season; the Bentley boys on a roll after their Paul Ricard win; WRT will want to do well on home turf; can Rowe repeat their success of last year?
Who will win? Anybody's guess! |
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20 Jul 2017, 17:06 (Ref:3753131) | #3 | ||
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First time to Spa (for the 24 Hours at least). Long held ambition fueled by BMW CSLs and Capris in the 70s.
Looking forward to it and packing sunscreen and waterproofs and everything in between. |
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20 Jul 2017, 17:15 (Ref:3753133) | #4 | ||
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After paul ricard 6H, hope that lamborghini quit to turn their engine in mclaren mode my bet of course is on one between the many pro amg gt3. Last year the car was the ultimate gun on track, finishing close to overall podium despite that harsh penality (AMG fault, not teams) |
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21 Jul 2017, 21:05 (Ref:3753424) | #5 | ||
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i think there is going to be one very sneaky porsche near the front.
would also love to see the GSR amg gt3 go well. |
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21 Jul 2017, 23:52 (Ref:3753448) | #6 | ||
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Cant wait for this, its a jewel in the crown alongside B12 and Nur 24 for GT racing fans. Ive seen rain forecast for the whole weekend so hopefully this changes
Grasser should be strong as long as the car doesn't fail them. And the AMG flotilla should be up there too even without AMG playing around with the engines.... Cant see McLaren doing much here unfortunately, Strakka still learning the cars and then you have McLarens reliability woes over a 24hr race that seem to pop up year in year out. And then there's Bentley hoping to make amends for last years mistakes that cost them a really good shot at the win. Rain or no rain this never fails to excite. |
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22 Jul 2017, 08:21 (Ref:3753483) | #7 | ||
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Hoping for a Bentley win after that fiasco last year.
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22 Jul 2017, 09:07 (Ref:3753486) | #8 | ||
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Im not sure its been officially announced but checking the Motorsport TV (motors tv) schedule it appears that the entire 24 hours is being shown live this year so hopefully there will be more cameras operating during the night hours than previous years.
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22 Jul 2017, 10:35 (Ref:3753499) | #9 | |
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Made a last minute call and booked a ticket. Didn't fancy camping and couldn't get a hotel nearby so staying in Liege Thursday and Friday and just going without on Saturday. Who needs sleep.
I hope team inexperience doesn't cost KUS Team75 Bernhard because they were super quick on test day, and their driver lineup is formidable. |
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If I understood it right there will be 11 manned camera's for the full 24 hours, 10 more during daytime running. |
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23 Jul 2017, 20:12 (Ref:3753818) | #11 | ||
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Please can somone advise if -
the on-track commentary is likely to be multi - language there is an local radio with either English or multi - language commentary - or are we best using mobile phone to follow live timing ? Thanks - not long now ! |
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Let this be clear: - Weather forecast is only reliable two or three days before the race. Anything before that is only speculation. - McLaren's reliability woes were gone once the 650S entered the game. In 2016 and 2015 both cars were struck by collisions in the night, but for one reason or another, everybody keeps assuming technical failures were the cause of their downfall. |
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23 Jul 2017, 12:14 (Ref:3753736) | #13 | ||
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Spa being Spa, I have packed sun-cream and flippers. Maybe skis too.... |
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24 Jul 2017, 16:57 (Ref:3753994) | #14 | |
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Are RLM doing any coverage this year? Studio cam or anything? There is nothing on the schedule. Last year was great!
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24 Jul 2017, 18:36 (Ref:3754028) | #15 | ||
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Andre Lotterer will be in one of the WRT Audi R8s for Spa.
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25 Jul 2017, 08:55 (Ref:3754190) | #17 | |
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Isn't Will Stevens normally one of the quicker Audi drivers???
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26 Jul 2017, 00:05 (Ref:3754415) | #19 | ||
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Yeah me too. Was listening to Sportscar365 Double Stint podcast this morning and Dagys was still searching for answers to that. Bit odd. Its not a bad move as I'd do the same thing if I was Vincent Vosse or Audi. Lotterer is the better driver and paired with Marcel Fassler and Vanthoor that makes a powerful lineup
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26 Jul 2017, 00:07 (Ref:3754417) | #20 | |
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The Team Bernhard entry with Vanthoor, Christensen, Estre lineup looks formidable.
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27 Jul 2017, 01:25 (Ref:3754594) | #21 | |
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Anyone seen a spotter guide?
There have been official ones for Monza & Silverstone but the link to the the pdf is hidden somewhere on http://www.blancpain-gt-series.com and I can't find it. |
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27 Jul 2017, 11:25 (Ref:3754664) | #22 | ||
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I did a quick search (site: BGT Spa filetype: pdf) but I've not seen one yet. Could the late reveal of the Strakka McLaren and/or other liveries have held it up?
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27 Jul 2017, 12:15 (Ref:3754673) | #23 | ||
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Looking at first practice it appears that #63 is still going to be the car to beat for pole and that Merc, providing that they don't shoot themselves in the foot again, are going to be at the front of the field come race day.
Watching the sector times on their fast laps, both BMW and Bentley don't seem to be too far off - both being quick through the first sector of the lap. McLaren really struggling so far ............. all four Strakka cars down in the bottom quarter of times As suggested in the in another thread, I think that a certain Mr Lotterer has bought his CV with him and will be touting for a permanent drive back with Audi ............... really can't see him wanting to drive in Formula E somehow! |
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27 Jul 2017, 13:33 (Ref:3754706) | #24 | ||
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My pick to win the Spa 24 this year is Bentley. I'm cheering for Mercedes though. |
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27 Jul 2017, 13:40 (Ref:3754707) | #25 | |
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Spotters guide, I am reliably informed, will be on the website this afternoon.
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