2017 IMSA WeatherTech SCC - Round 4: COTA

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This is the discussion thread for a recent post on GTPlanet:

2017 IMSA WeatherTech SCC: COTA Qualifying & Where To Watch
The race is about to get underway in Texas. With lap records being set in qualifying, it should be an exciting one.

This article was published by Kyle Patrick (@SlipZtrEm) on May 6th, 2017 in the IMSA SportsCar category.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Tag for later

 

[boxster233]

I'll watch from the track today.

Someone even complimentedy gtplanet shirt

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Real people know about GTPlanet?!

 

[DesertPenguin09]

They better get their crap together, race is green and IMSA app says broadcast is unavailable...

 

[DesertPenguin09]

And of course there was an accident and I missed it... WTF

 

[Wiz]

Well that's not a great start.

 

[IforceV8]

GTLM demo derby

 

[Tired Tyres]

Neat how this started just as WEC finished.

 

[IforceV8]

Neat how this started just as WEC finished.

Too bad only a few resourceful people in the US are watching it live.

 

[wicken]

There's barely anyone watching the race there. Is it normal for events like this?

 

[DesertPenguin09]

There's barely anyone watching the race there. Is it normal for events like this?

They built too many stands as it was originally made with F1 in mind but nothing else brings those kinds of numbers

 

[IforceV8]

There's barely anyone watching the race there. Is it normal for events like this?

It's the first time IMSA has raced here on this date since they were paired with the WEC. The lack of crowd is not a good sign for this race in the future though.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Also, the Prototype class is a joke with WTR being so far ahead so easily.

 

[Nielsen]

They better get their crap together, race is green and IMSA app says broadcast is unavailable...

Yes, it's stuck on a still image informing about 24 Hours of Daytona on January 28th.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

It's the first time IMSA has raced here on this date since they were paired with the WEC. The lack of crowd is not a good sign for this race in the future though.

Why did they change the date? Wasn't it better when combined with WEC? Maybe move it even later and combine with F1?

 

[Tired Tyres]

It's the first time IMSA has raced here on this date since they were paired with the WEC. The lack of crowd is not a good sign for this race in the future though.

Difficult to imagine the WEC race getting much attendance if previous races are anything to go by.

I'm also watching the 24 hour series from Paul Ricard.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I don't know the Paul Ricard circuit so it's hard to tell what's a good battle or just an easy pass due to the track lines. There's also Blancpain at Brands Hatch but I think it's just qualifying today.

 

[IforceV8]

Why did they change the date? Wasn't it better when combined with WEC? Maybe move it even later and combine with F1?

Too much hassle to work with the WEC. The teams had to work from their haulers instead of having garages to use, the pit lane needed a mid afternoon overhaul to remove the concrete K rails, and it was too damn hot.

 

[IforceV8]

 

[IforceV8]

LMP1 teams spend thousands of $$ developing a timer/fuel rate gauge for their fuel nozzle, IMSA teams use a broom handle they bought at Home Depot for $10.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

He basically would have done a tuck and roll if he could have

 

[IforceV8]

 

[Suzumiya]

Soooo... this race wasn't a mess because it was at a proper circuit was it

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Since the race is now being aired on FS1 and I already know the results (missed the race), should I watch the race now that it's on FS1 or go find something else to watch?

 

[jake2013guy]

LMP1 teams spend thousands of $$ developing a timer/fuel rate gauge for their fuel nozzle, IMSA teams use a broom handle they bought at Home Depot for $10.

Not just IMSA. Seen it used with the Coyne team at least for IndyCar.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Since the race is now being aired on FS1 and I already know the results (missed the race), should I watch the race now that it's on FS1 or go find something else to watch?

There's some good battles in GTD worth watching

 

[Organ-Donor]

Since the race is now being aired on FS1 and I already know the results (missed the race), should I watch the race now that it's on FS1 or go find something else to watch?

Watch it, I made sure not to see any spoilers, but even if you know results watching and enjoying the racing is the most important IMO.

Edit - unless Ford finishes 1-2.

 

[Organ-Donor]

PLEASE NO SPOILERS!

 

[jake2013guy]

PLEASE NO SPOILERS!

I wouldn't recommend watching GTD then.