FIA GT (GT1) Le Castellet, France (Rounds 7 & 8) - 2nd - 4th July - Page 2

Dead-Eye · 3 Jul 2010, 20:55 (Ref:2721568)

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Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

but if they don't use the full track, I won't watch.

Technically the configuration with the chicane is the full track. It's a few meters longer

Ferrari333SP · 3 Jul 2010, 21:04 (Ref:2721572)

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Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

Technically the configuration with the chicane is the full track. It's a few meters longer

Good point. But still!

gwyllion · 3 Jul 2010, 21:41 (Ref:2721588)

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Originally Posted by Purist

It's even stranger because the LMS did NOT use the chicane, which meant the GT1 Saleen was running on the full Mistral.

For the LMS this makes a lot of sense, because the race is considered a good preparation for Le Mans.

The full track configuration includes the chicane:

Koppie · 4 Jul 2010, 12:12 (Ref:2721748)

Championship race will start in a couple of minutes - stream has been a bit stop/start so far though

Dyrma · 4 Jul 2010, 12:22 (Ref:2721752)

For me everything works perfectly.

I Rosputnik · 4 Jul 2010, 12:25 (Ref:2721753)

Good racing so far, but Grosjean is now under investigation for contact.

Dyrma · 4 Jul 2010, 12:37 (Ref:2721757)

Piccini vs Bernoldi - weird incident. MC12 out...

Good stuff so far

I Rosputnik · 4 Jul 2010, 12:48 (Ref:2721759)

Natasha seems to be having problems getting into her car...
And her team mate has pitted as well.

I Rosputnik · 4 Jul 2010, 12:52 (Ref:2721760)

Looks like Natasha problem is with the car.

Bartels is in the lead now.

Not to distract, but I've never understood why their are only two wheel changers.

Stahler · 4 Jul 2010, 12:59 (Ref:2721762)

Can someone tell me a meaning of Pertti Kuismanen behind the wheel of that #12 Vette?

That oldman is regularly lapping 5 seconds slower than a leader... and he pairs with GT masters like Gavin and Salo

I Rosputnik · 4 Jul 2010, 13:06 (Ref:2721764)

#13 Corvette has got a stop and go for contact.

NightStalk3r · 4 Jul 2010, 13:10 (Ref:2721766)

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Originally Posted by Stahler

Can someone tell me a meaning of Pertti Kuismanen behind the wheel of that #12 Vette?

That oldman is regularly lapping 5 seconds slower than a leader... and he pairs with GT masters like Gavin and Salo

Because he owns the team

I Rosputnik · 4 Jul 2010, 13:12 (Ref:2721768)

It's been great so far, epic moment with the Lambo, Nissan and Aston!

I Rosputnik · 4 Jul 2010, 13:16 (Ref:2721771)

Race over guys, #1 MC12 has won.

I liked that race.

Victor_RO · 4 Jul 2010, 13:17 (Ref:2721772)

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

It's been great so far, epic moment with the Lambo, Nissan and Aston!

Without a doubt the moment of the race, an awesome sight seeing those three cars side-by-side in a battle for position.

I Rosputnik · 4 Jul 2010, 13:22 (Ref:2721774)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

Without a doubt the moment of the race, an awesome sight seeing those three cars side-by-side in a battle for position.

And kudos for Campbell-Walter for doing that amazing overtake.

When you clear your mind of all politics, it really has been an enjoyable series. Sure the weight balancing has worked out well, but at the end of the day, if the race is good, nothing else matters.

Dyrma · 4 Jul 2010, 13:28 (Ref:2721775)

Epic moment. As soon as I download the race I upload the GIF with this action (GIMP)

Subaru_WRX_STi · 4 Jul 2010, 19:51 (Ref:2721890)

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Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

Because he owns the team

he isn't the owner, he's only bringing the MadCroc sponsorship, btw they are 2 seperate teams, DKR (Maassen/Hezemans) and SRT (Gavin/Kuismanen)

Subaru_WRX_STi · 4 Jul 2010, 19:54 (Ref:2721894)

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Originally Posted by Dyrma

Piccini vs Bernoldi - weird incident. MC12 out...

Good stuff so far

did you hear what Bernoldi said on GT1 TV about Piccini ?
" I was in Formula One and he is nothing " !!!

I Rosputnik · 4 Jul 2010, 20:23 (Ref:2721911)

Thats a bit harsh.

Porsche GT1 · 5 Jul 2010, 08:58 (Ref:2722062)

they showed the gt1 and gt3 races on the bloomberg channel today. what a suprise.

cg7aa · 8 Jul 2010, 15:46 (Ref:2723567)

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

When you clear your mind of all politics, it really has been an enjoyable series..

More or less true, I enjoyed the races if I'm honest, the Lambo, Nissan and Corvette battle as someone has already mentioned was breathtaking (it looked so busy from the GT-R's cockpit camera!), I'm sure even the greatest critics of the series would appreciate that bit of action.

However, when the race is over and the dust has settled, one's mind cannot help back drift back to the question of the medium to long term viability of the series or the difficulties in performance balancing.

I thought Piccini had good pace, Bernoldi's comments may have been slightly lost in translation perhaps. I think he may have meant to say Piccini hasn't achieved as much as he has rather than 'he is nothing'. How did Grosjean not get a penalty for avoidable contact?

Anyway, I look forward to watching the cars tackle San Luis.

dj4monie · 15 Jul 2010, 02:05 (Ref:2726901)

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Originally Posted by cg7aa

More or less true, I enjoyed the races if I'm honest, the Lambo, Nissan and Corvette battle as someone has already mentioned was breathtaking (it looked so busy from the GT-R's cockpit camera!), I'm sure even the greatest critics of the series would appreciate that bit of action.

However, when the race is over and the dust has settled, one's mind cannot help back drift back to the question of the medium to long term viability of the series or the difficulties in performance balancing.

I thought Piccini had good pace, Bernoldi's comments may have been slightly lost in translation perhaps. I think he may have meant to say Piccini hasn't achieved as much as he has rather than 'he is nothing'. How did Grosjean not get a penalty for avoidable contact?

Anyway, I look forward to watching the cars tackle San Luis.

No excuse for Grosjean, not sure what the justification is not for issuing a penalty when running over the white line on the front straight resulted in one.

The races overall have been very good, better than some other series I can mention.

Not to mention LMS is completely MIA in America.

I think the series is fine and I don't think "balancing" will hurt it at all. Only the hardcore are even bothered by such things. Those just watching and then putting it away until the next event don't really care as long as the show is good.

But Vitaphone has been complaining basically since Race 1 in Dubai that they are down on straight line speed, but are leading the championship with consistency, tire wear and better pit stops. You also forget that they'll get rewards weight again and Matech will get to drop theirs, so we'll what happens then.

I think Marc VDS will go well here considering they ran the car in the same spec and won the LMS race here with Matech getting second, it will be hard to beat them here.

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