2017 12 Hours of Sebring: Qualifying Results & How to Watch The Action

[DesertPenguin09]

The Porsches don't seem to be doing much in GTLM. Maybe the engine switch didn't matter that much and they shoulda stuck with what they knew.

 

[IforceV8]

 

[AnthonyD1993]

912 having issues.

 

[IforceV8]

Yeah a broken shock for the 912 and the 90 is back behind the wall again with a starter and throttle issues.

 

[Mike458]

Alright guys, I'm back out and about, where do you guys want me?

 

[IforceV8]

Alright guys, I'm back out and about, where do you guys want me?

Their getting drunk down at ESM since both cars are now broken, maybe you will get a taste.

 

[Mike458]

Welp

Many squeaking noises from the 90







Looks like the 50's toast



Also idiotic pass from the 3

52 has just eaten a garbage bag.

 

[catamount39]

Nothing too astonishing happening, but it's a good solid race today. Will leave it at that, before I jinx it.

 

[Mike458]

Nothing too astonishing happening, but it's a good solid race today. Will leave it at that, before I jinx it.

You did.

52 ate a garbage bag.

Also photos.

 

[catamount39]

You did.

52 ate a garbage bag.

I posted after I saw that so technically I didn't. And at least its on the diffuser decorative bit.

 

[Mike458]

Their getting drunk down at ESM since both cars are now broken, maybe you will get a taste.

Apparently not...

 

[IforceV8]

Apparently not...

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Go smell what is in that can of "Coke".

 

[catamount39]

Go smell what is in that can of "Coke".

But it might've been used for....you know...a, well, the number on the banner.

 

[IforceV8]

But it might've been used for....you know...a, well, the number on the banner.

Patron special reserve.

 

[catamount39]

Patron special reserve.

They chose well with their numbers then didn't they?

 

[AnthonyD1993]

BoP still has an edge for the Caddy but it's definitely closer than Daytona's was. Rebellion really could have played spoiler in this race if they didn't have issues given their earlier pace.

10 team had a blazing stop last time.

 

[Schmiggz]

Ferrari doesn't like Sebring...

 

[Mike458]

Ferrari doesn't like Sebring...

Neither does Porsche...

 

[AnthonyD1993]

14 stranded on the side of the track. FCY

 

[Schmiggz]

Neither does Porsche...

Well, let's put Porsche aside because it's a new car, a new program and everything is basically starting from zero.
This is the first mid engine 911 so forget the past because this car is a new concept, a new ball game.
It will take some time to see the RSR fighting for first but it will get there.

 

[catamount39]

I feel bad for the drivers and Lexus if the car's actually ****ed...but not for Paul Gentilozzi, I'll laugh at him.

 

[Schmiggz]

The Porsches don't seem to be doing much in GTLM. Maybe the engine switch didn't matter that much and they shoulda stuck with what they knew.

That's not how it works! When you develop a new program and invest millions of dollars in it you don't quit after two races, dude!
Kevin Estre was saying that the car's balance and downforce input is ridiculously better and now the team has to work hard in suspension settings and overall small adjustments to bring the car to the top.
New projects take time, you just don't give up on them like that.

 

[IforceV8]

BoP still has an edge for the Caddy but it's definitely closer than Daytona's was. Rebellion really could have played spoiler in this race if they didn't have issues given their earlier pace.

10 team had a blazing stop last time.

I would leave it alone for now and let the other DPi's work on their own mess. A properly crewed P2 seems capable of matching the Cadillac. Based on what I have seen today I would give the 488 GTLM a slight bump in boost and the Ford's +10kg. GTD seems pretty good.

 

[Mike458]

What happened that caused the SC?

More photos regardless!



Good news! 90 IS ALIVE!!!!

 

[catamount39]

What happened that caused the SC?

More photos regardless!

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Good news! 90 IS ALIVE!!!!

SC caused by Paul Genitelozzi's karma.

 

[Mike458]

Also why is the 912 not getting the wave-around the SC?

EDIT: GREEN GREEN GREEN!

 

[catamount39]

My God the BMW's are slow.

 

[Schmiggz]

My God the BMW's are slow.

I still think this M6 project was a failure not only in North America as in Europe things don't look good at all either.
BMW thought "if Bentley can do it, we can do it too" but the results after one and a half season show that maybe a new development of the super successful Z4 would be the way to go.

 

[Mike458]

66 back to the lead of GTLM.

COME ON PORSCHE!

 

[catamount39]

I still think this M6 project was a failure not only in North America as in Europe things don't look good at all either.
BMW thought "if Bentley can do it, we can do it too" but the results after one and a half season show that maybe a new development of the super successful Z4 would be the way to go.

Throw the twin turbo V8 in the Z5 and there's a winner. Because this panzer is absolutely ****. I love how the GTLM team is blaming tires. The car sucks, period, there are no redeeming qualities about it. It's slower than hell.