2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar ChampionshipSports Cars

[Michelin Man]

It really is at the moment is the #99, even more so when you consider Simpson has no drinks bottle since it's not working, and in this weather...Otherwise, both Acura's looking strong, ditto for the Fords, so all is good so far.

Edit: Both MSR NSX's up at the sharp end of GTD now, great pit-stop for the #93 to jump into second.

#14 Lexus briefly slowed down, lost a handful of places, possible mechanical issue.

Edit 2: #2 Nissan stopped out on track. could be game over unfortunately...

Edit 3: Engine failure for the #2 is the cause of the stoppage, torrid luck for both Nissans.

 

[jake2013guy]

Slow Mazda #77!

 

[Michelin Man]

Damn, #77 is certainly slow, hope it's not too serious.

 

[jake2013guy]

Into the paddock now.

 

[Michelin Man]

#29 Audi stopped on track, could be FCY.

Edit: Darn, #911 jumped the #66 upon exiting the pits, great reactions by #911 to be fair, seemed to get off the pit-limiter that bit quicker.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

RLM's Shea Adam just said she was given a lecture by JPM on how to properly eat ice cream.

GTLM is being an absolute bloodbath.

 

[Michelin Man]

Nooo, #69 NSX off the side the track with a puncture/suspension failure.

Edit: #44 Audi with a left rear puncture.

Edit 2: Very close one, #54 spun around, just cut off the nose of the GTD leading #93 NSX when lapping it.

And now the #93 NSX has gone behind the pit-wall...

And the #7 has come in the pits, back end has been taken off.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

7 in the pits with a problem.

 

[Northstar]

#7 is in the pits with the engine cover off.

 

[Michelin Man]

And the #912 was a tad naughty overtaking the #67, pushing Westbrook wide in the process.

#7 now has a drive through for speeding in the pit-lane, as well as losing a lap to the leaders, talk about insult to injury...

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Drive through for the 7 for speeding in the pits.

 

[Northstar]

Drive through for the 7 for speeding in the pits.

Looks like that's the least of their problems at the moment, engine cover is off again.

 

[Michelin Man]

Yea really not looking good for the #7 at all .

Otherwise, it's hard to know where to look, with battles going on every where, and we're nearly halfway through, certainly not slowing down .

Great 3 way tussle for the lead in GTD, Legge in the #86 is on fire, great move on the #15 for the lead 👍.

Edit: #38 has had contact with the #54 and gone into the wall quite substantially.

Battle for 2nd overall getting very interesting, #54 a bit naughty and got into the back of the #32, pushing him wide, looks like it was a mistake though to be fair. Left rear rubbing on the #32, who's just pitted as well. looks like it was very costly for the #32, long pit stop looking at the damage, may have just lost their chance for a win...

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Almost 5 hours into the race and GTD is still a slugfest.

 

[Michelin Man]

Yeaa, battle for the lead in GTD is hot as ever, Legge in the #86 proving all shes worth to try and keep the #29 Audi behind.

 

[Northstar]

Legge is taking no prisoners today.

 

[Michelin Man]

Battle for GTLM lead is hotting up too (not that the weathers doing that already), Dirk in the #66 is right up up with Jan in #3 'Vette 👍.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

It's always nice to hear Scott Atherton's voice on RLM. Really cool to know that one of the top executives of IMSA is willing to take time out of his day to chat with the radio broadcast team during the race.

 

[Michelin Man]

If there's ever a time for the IMSA.tv feed to die, now certainly isn't it...

Anyone else having issues with the IMSA.tv stream, mines gone completely.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Simpson just put on on a clinic to take the lead.

 

[Michelin Man]

Di Resta up to 4th in the #32 and making headway. Right up the Caddies chuff now

Simpson really has checked out, he's on a flyer.

Mueller looking pretty in the lead in GTLM in the #66, just needs to keep it together does Dirk 👍.

 

[UnkaD]

What is the penalty on the #29 for again? They gave them another for not serving. Kind'a messed up staying out and possibly affecting others' races, unless it's something that they are trying to contest?

 

[Michelin Man]

It's for coming in when the pits were closed from what I believe. It's ruined their race by not coming in and serving it, and now they risk not being classified by not serving the penalty on top of the one they already have, silly really, rules are rules.

Means the #96 BMW is now leading with the championship challenging (leading if it stays as is?) #86 NSX behind and the #48 behind in 3rd.

Its now a 3-way battle for the lead, Dumas in the #54 haws got past Di Resta and now closing on the top 2. #99's lead has been slashed massively by the #77 Mazda being a bit naughty and getting in the way somewhat.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

What a day for the Global spec P2s!

 

[Northstar]

Yes!!!!

 

[jake2013guy]

Wow. Wonder what happened with Montoya on that final straight/corner.

 

[UnkaD]

Ran out of fuel maybe? Just at the end?

 

[AnthonyD1993]

The one thing I'm curious to see is whether or not Land will return to IMSA competition at any point this year (or ever).

 

[Northstar]

Hopefully the #86 finishing 2nd is enough for MoSport.

The one thing I'm curious to see is whether or not Land will return to IMSA competition at any point this year (or ever).

If they're just going to throw a temper tantrum again, they can stay gone. They had a valid complaint after Daytona, but today they lost any sympathy I had for them.

 

[Leadfoot530]

Hopefully the #86 finishing 2nd is enough for MoSport.



If they're just going to throw a temper tantrum again, they can stay gone. They had a valid complaint after Daytona, but today they lost any sympathy I had for them.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Goodbye, good riddance.