2016 Le Mans 24 Hours - 15th to 19th June 2016

[Northstar]

This headline.

And I won't be visiting that site anymore.👎

 

[TenEightyOne]

Rules don't work on a "meant to be" way.

Rules are often questioned or appealed under "spirit of the rules", this seems a good case. Crazy finish.

 

[IforceV8]

The race aint over yet. http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/multiple-protests-in-wake-of-gte-pro-finish-at-le-mans/

@Furinkazen I went back and found the replay and the 38 G-Drive was dumped by one of the Pro Astons-with the green window banner.

 

[Northstar]

It's on now!

 

[Bo]

Farce. That is all.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Now even the manufacturers are getting in on the salt bath post race.

 

[IforceV8]

It's on now!

Oh yeah well I am protesting you photo and posting one of my own.

 

[Northstar]

Oh yeah well I am protesting you photo and posting one of my own.

Checkmate.

I need sleep and Ford, Ferrari and Aston need to get over it as the race is over.

 

[GTFan24]

The race aint over yet. http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/multiple-protests-in-wake-of-gte-pro-finish-at-le-mans/

@Furinkazen I went back and found the replay and the 38 G-Drive was dumped by one of the Pro Astons-with the green window banner.

Oh my goodness that is gonna get ugly!

 

[Ameer67]

Well, I accidentally ended up sleeping during the last 1.5 hours of the race. Wake up a few hours later, read all the pages, and then go back to the recorded stream. I think we can all agree that it was very disappointing for Toyota when they had everything going for them. But we must remember, this is Le Mans, and it doesn't have the reputation it has for nothing. So, congratulations to Porsche and congratulations to all the teams that even showed up to the race honestly, because that itself is a feat. And thanks to the members of GTPlanet too. Without you guys I probably wouldn't have cared about this race, let alone any real-world race. This one is definitely one to remember. 👍

 

[SiriusR]

I will only accept the race's results as they were right after the race's end. Not sure about GTs breaking the 7% rule, but Risi's 2nd place is more than well deserved.

 

[SiriusR]

On a side note, I'm thinking about doing some piece of artwork to send to TGR guys to cheer them up and compliment their effort. Any ideas? Just picturing a #5 car is too bland IMO, but I don't want to overdo it either.

 

[Roo]

On a side note, I'm thinking about doing some piece of artwork to send to TGR guys to cheer them up and compliment their effort. Any ideas? Just picturing a #5 car is too bland IMO, but I don't want to overdo it either.

(Too soon?)

 

[Nielsen]

Porsche deserved the win because they took it. Toyota didn't because they couldn't. I would have liked to see Toyota win as I do have sympathy for their ambition after failing great attempts in the past, but congrats to Porsche for going the distance. I can't wait to see how Toyota will approach the Nürburgring next month. Good times ahead!

 

[SiriusR]

lol no

Porsche deserved the win because they took it. Toyota didn't because they couldn't.

Totally agree with that, though I still think that TGR guys deserve some comfort.

(fixed)

 

[R0ssingt0n]

Well that was an exciting one! Back at the BnB now for a well deserved shower and meal. Absolutely gutted for Toyota! Have a few pictures...

 

[Blitz24]

Still waiting for the first Japanese triple (car/driver/team) to win Le Mans. We've seen car (1990), driver (1995, 2004) and team (2004), but never the combination of all 3.

Just to note: France, Germany, UK, USA and Italy have all pulled it off. The only other nation that has not done so (Austria) I don't believe has a major automobile manufacturer based in it's country.

 

[Slum]

Well that was an exciting one! Back at the BnB now for a well deserved shower and meal. Absolutely gutted for Toyota! Have a few pictures...

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I envy you sir!

 

[Sertsa]

On a side note, I'm thinking about doing some piece of artwork to send to TGR guys to cheer them up and compliment their effort. Any ideas? Just picturing a #5 car is too bland IMO, but I don't want to overdo it either.

How about a drawing of the two Toyotas charging at dawn and thanking them for one of the best race performances many of us have seen?

 

[R0ssingt0n]

I envy you sir!

Save up your money and go you won't regret it!

 

[SiriusR]

How about a drawing of the two Toyotas charging at dawn and thanking them for one of the best race performances many of us have seen?

Sounds good (though I'm not very good at drawing cars - gotta learn to while I'll be doing that, lol). The second Toyota is #6 car, right?

 

[Nielsen]

Totally agree with that, though I still think that TGR guys deserve some comfort.

They sure do. Toyota can leave this race with pride for giving the competition a hard time though. I wouldn't be surprised if they are already busy trying to figure out what went wrong and learn from it.

 

[RouWa]

To be honest: I don't want manufacturers like Toyota or Audi to win LM. Manufacturers of family cars should not participate in racing at all. Unfortunately they (still) do and have far more money than the private teams. I can't think of a single reason why someone interested in motorsports becomes a fan of Toyota.

 

[Sertsa]

Sounds good (though I'm not very good at drawing cars - gotta learn to while I'll be doing that, lol). The second Toyota is #6 car, right?

Yes, well, the #6 wound up placing second with the #5 unclassified. #6 was also the one with some side damage.

If not the cars, how about the track at a distance? Or maybe lights at night. Toyota itself tweeted one like that overnight.

 

[AJ]

Manufacturers of family cars should not participate in racing at all.

Wow. This needs nominating for a GTP award this year...

 

[SiriusR]

To be honest: I don't want manufacturers like Toyota or Audi to win LM. Manufacturers of family cars should not participate in racing at all. Unfortunately they (still) do and have far more money than the private teams. I can't think of a single reason why someone interested in motorsports becomes a fan of Toyota.

> mfw TT, R8, GT86, FT-1 and LFA are called family cars

 

[Turbotwin01]

To be honest: I don't want manufacturers like Toyota or Audi to win LM. Manufacturers of family cars should not participate in racing at all. Unfortunately they (still) do and have far more money than the private teams. I can't think of a single reason why someone interested in motorsports becomes a fan of Toyota.

lol wut

 

[Blitz24]

To be honest: I don't want manufacturers like Toyota or Audi to win LM. Manufacturers of family cars should not participate in racing at all. Unfortunately they (still) do and have far more money than the private teams. I can't think of a single reason why someone interested in motorsports becomes a fan of Toyota.

So that basically makes it Ferrari and some privateer teams then. What a great 2017 24 Hours race we will have if you were in charge of the ACO!

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

I will only accept the race's results as they were right after the race's end. Not sure about GTs breaking the 7% rule, but Risi's 2nd place is more than well deserved.

Not sure if serious, the GT was almost out dragging the LMP2's

 

[kolio]

This is a lot to take in.... take deep breaths, take deep breaths...