82nd Running Of The Le Mans 24 Hours - 14/15 June 2014.

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Welllll I don't think I'd go that far because they've been nursing a broken car the whole way and are pretty much in position due to misfortune from Audi and Toyota.

Yes but that doesn't matter, being fastest overall for a single lap should be left to F1 banter, this is endurance racing and thus no one cares if your fastest over a lap or two. If the Porsche lasts where it sits it does so because it was a better machine overall.

This safety car will help the Vette somewhat gain a bit of ground on the third place podium.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Who crashed in the Porsche Curve's to bring this out?

A Ferrari damaged the Armco barrier after crashing.

 

[CarBastard]

"Happy Father's day from Corvette Racing at Le Mans" #74 going into the garage.

 

[Prince.M5]

Who crashed in the Porsche Curve's to bring this out?

The #72 SMP Racing Ferrari..

 

[TheBook]

23 minutes to diagnose and change a turbo. That's pretty damn impressive.

 

[Amac500]

Yes but that doesn't matter, being fastest overall for a single lap should be left to F1 banter, this is endurance racing and thus no one cares if your fastest over a lap or two. If the Porsche lasts where it sits it does so because it was a better machine overall.

That's what I'm saying though, that Porsche has been dealing with a broken hybrid system for so long I'm not willing to call it a better machine. That and the extreme vibrations we've seen from onboard, just doesn't feel right to me.

 

[CarBastard]

23 minutes to diagnose and change a turbo. That's pretty damn impressive.

And were you there when they diagnosed and changed an inyector on #1 in 5 minutes??? Mind-boggling!

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

23 minutes to diagnose and change a turbo. That's pretty damn impressive.

I need to have a couple of those guys on speed dial when I want to build a car.

 

[Amac500]

Look out slow zones, La Pierre is back in the car.

 

[ClydeYellow]

The media staff must be hungry at this point.

 

[Sixflags48]

The media staff must be hungry at this point.

Eat. Eat.. Eat... Repeat.

 

[Tired Tyres]

Look out slow zones, La Pierre is back in the car.

Who is this mysterious La Pierre you speak of?

Is he any relation to Lapierre?

 

[RACECAR]

Eat. Eat.. Eat... Repeat.

No drink? You're gonna regret it eventually.

 

[CarBastard]

Eat. Eat.. Eat... Repeat.

Well, it seems like the SC car period will last for a considerable time given that the barrier received a nasty punch. Time for me to put the sleep in #eatsleepRACErepeat.

And no, #2 isn't in trouble again .

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

That's what I'm saying though, that Porsche has been dealing with a broken hybrid system for so long I'm not willing to call it a better machine. That and the extreme vibrations we've seen from onboard, just doesn't feel right to me.

Yeah but (knock on wood) it's issue has been dealt with in a better way than the #7 and their drivers have their heads on unlike the #8 earlier in the race. Their turbos have stayed well unlike the #2, which tells me their issues have been managed better and outlasted without coming home to repair or retire like those mentioned.

 

[Amac500]

The thing to remember about Audi is that if it took them 23 minutes to change a turbo it would have taken any of the other teams 45. It's insane how prepared Audi is. Ya know what their lesson learned this year will be though? Next time the car gets a redesign the transmission/gearbox will be better protected. Even though it was in no way their fault, they are gonna learn from that Bonanomi incident.

 

[Aloha62_2]

I need the Aston GT in my GT6 garage

 

[Clark]

Look out slow zones, La Pierre is back in the car.

You do know it's Lapierre not La Pierre don't you?

 

[Amac500]

You do know it's Lapierre not La Pierre don't you?

Phhhh, nit-picking typos.

Yeah but (knock on wood) it's issue has been dealt with in a better way than the #7 and their drivers have their heads on unlike the #8 earlier in the race. Their turbos have stayed well unlike the #2, which tells me their issues have been managed better and outlasted without coming home to repair or retire like those mentioned.

Yeah it will be interesting with that 20, if they are having brake problems are they going to be trying to change the brakes an extra time or will it be irrelevant? Braking problems always scare me the most, especially here, because when they are failing brakes are typically an inevitable thing.

 

[Cobra_GT500]

I need the Aston GT in my GT6 garage

Ha ha I'm now wanting a corvette c7 in my gt6 garage they look awesome. Damn safety car off to do something else be back ign half and hour.

 

[Amac500]

Could this be the year my method of picking winner's comes true? It's all about the 3-A's. Audi, Alpine, and Aston. Covers ya in all 4 classes.

 

[Ninners]

I'm back and find the car I'm rooting for in the lead. Shame for Toyota but this is Motorsport. No win is ever guaranteed especially with Audi in the race.

Going to the end.

 

[MHPALA]

Another 458..

 

[Amac500]

Guess which car is off in Indianapolis?

 

[Savolainen83]

It seems the Ferrari drinking game is back in full swing.

Lucky thing I don't drink.

 

[Mac K]

Well that was slightly optimistic..

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

So I guess the idea of racing Ferrari's in Endurance racing is forget about the driver being great as long as the numbers are plenty they'll win...

Saves money on the actual good drivers, though that doesn't explain Sam Bird.

 

[Amac500]

"You mean you can't take Indianapolis wide open?" said the Am driver.

 

[Vinylshark]

"Ferrari crashed xDDDDD
Lolololololol"

Seriously, that's how this thread sounds way to often....

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

"Ferrari crashed xDDDDD
Lolololololol"

Seriously, that's how this thread sounds way to often....

Then perhaps Ferrari should do a back ground check on the team drivers before they sell their race cars...problem solved.

As for the 74 Vette, the issue is once again the alternator belt and a supposed leak causing it to slip off. So yeah...slight issues cause big problems.

@Organ-Donor