GT World Challenge Europe 2020 - Page 18

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 20:38 (Ref:4012555)

Green flag.

Sadly, the highlights seem to be more important than the restart

Akrapovic · 24 Oct 2020, 20:38 (Ref:4012557)

And we have indeed missed the green.

Akrapovic · 24 Oct 2020, 20:41 (Ref:4012558)

I think the reason we're all moaning so much about SRO stuff is the fixes are really easy. With ACOs problems, we're all aware they have massive problems with the classes that are not 2 minute fixes.

How to fix Blancpain:
Drop FCY -SC
Drop maximum stint lengths and BoP the fuel loads correctly
Drop pit stop time regs, especially for the Pro class
Drop John Watson
Tell David Addison to stop being overly nice and have an opinion
Stop showing 10 minute highlight reels at the end of SC periods

There you go. Sorted.

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 20:45 (Ref:4012560)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

I think the reason we're all moaning so much about SRO stuff is the fixes are really easy. With ACOs problems, we're all aware they have massive problems with the classes that are not 2 minute fixes.

How to fix Blancpain:
Drop FCY -SC
Drop maximum stint lengths and BoP the fuel loads correctly
Drop pit stop time regs, especially for the Pro class
Drop John Watson
Tell David Addison to stop being overly nice and have an opinion
Stop showing 10 minute highlight reels at the end of SC periods

There you go. Sorted.

I totally agree.

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 20:46 (Ref:4012561)

Lap times are really good at the moment, lots of cars are doing 2:19s or 2:20s

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 20:53 (Ref:4012562)

drive-through for #14
drive-through for #14 suspended

If I were them, I'd just take it now. There's a FCY coming for that stranded Porsche in the Bus Stop

tux · 24 Oct 2020, 20:55 (Ref:4012563)

Plenty of cars retired already 😔

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 20:57 (Ref:4012564)

FCY

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 21:00 (Ref:4012565)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tux

Plenty of cars retired already 😔

19, 55, 32, 74, 26, 31, 56
21 and 87 are still running

Not sure about 111

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 21:05 (Ref:4012567)

Another puncture for the #33 Audi. It went wide, not sure if that was cause or effect.

tux · 24 Oct 2020, 21:09 (Ref:4012569)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gert

19, 55, 32, 74, 26, 31, 56
21 and 87 are still running

Not sure about 111

Confirmed retirements for sure.
#19 - Accident Damage
#55 - Damage from puncture
#74 - Accident Damage
#26 - Accident Damage
#31 - Drivetrain Failure
#56 - Stopped at Bus Stop
#111 - Accident Damage

Ferrari333SP · 24 Oct 2020, 21:14 (Ref:4012572)

Honda up to 7th

Ferrari333SP · 24 Oct 2020, 21:15 (Ref:4012573)

Honda up to 5th

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 21:18 (Ref:4012574)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tux

Confirmed retirements for sure.
#19 - Accident Damage
#55 - Damage from puncture
#74 - Accident Damage
#26 - Accident Damage
#31 - Drivetrain Failure
#56 - Stopped at Bus Stop
#111 - Accident Damage

Add #32. It went off with a little help from #34 and did not return.
It was confirmed as retired during a pit interview

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 21:23 (Ref:4012576)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

Honda up to 5th

The first 4 cars stop, the Honda does not, so ...

tux · 24 Oct 2020, 21:26 (Ref:4012577)

Yeah true did the #34 retire also? Its been in for a long time now.

#69 Mclaren has had problems since the early laps, it too is in the garage for a long time

Pretty wet out there now, there are tyre tracks on the road now.

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 21:31 (Ref:4012581)

Yes it's raining again.
#66 Attempto (Vervisch) is now leading.

Is that the first time we have an Audi leading?

--

Another FCY
And another set of 'highlights'

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 21:43 (Ref:4012584)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tux

#69 Mclaren has had problems since the early laps, it too is in the garage for a long time

But it is still going

23:40:17 #69 (WILKINSON, Oliver) has left the pits
23:40:17 #69 Driver change (OSBORNE, Joe to WILKINSON, Oliver)

Ferrari333SP · 24 Oct 2020, 21:50 (Ref:4012588)

Guessing the Honda had to make an extra stop to change tires

tux · 24 Oct 2020, 21:51 (Ref:4012589)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gert

But it is still going

23:40:17 #69 (WILKINSON, Oliver) has left the pits
23:40:17 #69 Driver change (OSBORNE, Joe to WILKINSON, Oliver)

Interesting, thanks.

Ferrari333SP · 24 Oct 2020, 21:56 (Ref:4012590)

Martin Haven - "Cameron Dane"

WyldStallion · 24 Oct 2020, 21:58 (Ref:4012591)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

I think the reason we're all moaning so much about SRO stuff is the fixes are really easy. With ACOs problems, we're all aware they have massive problems with the classes that are not 2 minute fixes.

How to fix Blancpain:
Drop FCY -SC
Drop maximum stint lengths and BoP the fuel loads correctly
Drop pit stop time regs, especially for the Pro class
Drop John Watson
Tell David Addison to stop being overly nice and have an opinion
Stop showing 10 minute highlight reels at the end of SC periods

There you go. Sorted.

Agree with all but one point: John Watson is a god.

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 21:59 (Ref:4012592)

23:57:30 Race Control INCIDENT BETWEEN CARS 159 AND 188 IN T18 UNDER INVESTIGATION

Ouch!

2 Garage 59 Astons

gert · 24 Oct 2020, 22:01 (Ref:4012593)

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyldStallion

Agree with all but one point: John Watson is a god.

Then you must have missed him rambling on today, missing a lot of facts, calling the wrong drivers and the wrong cars.

--

#63 pits early

WyldStallion · 24 Oct 2020, 22:02 (Ref:4012595)

The Acura NSX of Dane, Mario, and Renger is certainly the rooting interest for IMSA fans.

I agree that most of SRO's problems with the broadcast, the rules, and procedures of the race are all easily fixable. FCY/Safety car is horrible. But we have known that for a few years now. But they won't change. The extended highlights each hour has been done for a long time too. I bet David is tired of doing that.

I have not had the race on much is any of the GT WC America crew (Greg, Calvin, Ryan M) involved in the commentary?

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