90th Anniversary Running Of The Le Mans 24 Hours, 22-23 June 2013.

[Dan]

Ductape used to fix the Viper.

I can't stop chuckling.

Hey. Duct tape has so many uses. If it works, it works.

 

[Shoe67]

Ductape used to fix the Viper.

I can't stop chuckling.

I mean if you can't fix it with duct tape it's impossible to fix

 

[GTracer98]

"I have no idea..."

 

[Cano]

Minute 15 or so, Allan Simonsen driving GT-AM car #95 spun out at Tertre Rouge and crashed against the armco. The impact looked bad but not fatal, yet it turned out to be the latest. He was announced dead an hour or so ago.

Thi is very very sad to read. I'm also surprised to see Aston still in the race. Gunning for the best result in his honor, I assume. And while I want to root for Vettes and Vipers (if it ever comes back), go Aston ):

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Jim France waved the Tricolour to start the race. Clearly they have a connection.

There was an article last month talking about the connection, I'd find it for you but the race is more important right now.

 

[CarBastard]

sorry if this had been asked before.
Anybody know what s the meaning of three circle lights beside LMP1 car numbers?

thanks

It's there for all cars. It's used to indicate the car's position in the grid in case it's in one of the three spots.

 

[ICEYOU]

Ductape used to fix the Viper.


I can't stop chuckling.

Somewhere out there Ralph Gilles is facepalming. Those vipers are very sexy car though. I chevy guy and I have to admit they look better than Corvettes.

 

[TheDabbinDave]

Viper driver = MORON!

 

[Furinkazen]

 

[Wardy 944]

Drivers switching in the #42 Nissan.

Krumm in?

 

[Falcon787B]

Ductape used to fix the Viper.


I can't stop chuckling.

Hey, there's nothing you can't fix with duct tape. And besides, they must've watched old NASCAR, where entire front ends of cars would race half a 400-mile race held on by nothing but a roll of duct tape 💡

 

[Shoe67]

sorry if this had been asked before.
Anybody know what s the meaning of three circle lights beside LMP1 car numbers?

thanks

If one light is on, they are leading their class.

If two lights, they are in second.

If three lights, they are in third.

 

[ICEYOU]

Aston Martin is beating Corvette right now?!!!! It cannot be! GO CR!!!

 

[photonrider]

AAAAAAAAAAARGHHHHHHHHH I overslept.

I haate when this happen.

What did I miss?

This:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23014877

Danish driver Simonsen killed in Le Mans endurance race

Allan Simonsen was participating for the seventh time in the world-famous race
Danish driver Allan Simonsen has died after crashing his car during the Le Mans endurance race in France, the organisers say.

They say the 34-year-old spun off after about 10 minutes of the race in his Aston Martin and hit the safety barriers at the Tertre Rouge bend.

He was taken to the medical centre at the premises but later died of his injuries, the organisers said.

It is believed to be the first death in the 24-hour annual event since 1997.

In a statement on Saturday, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest said: "In a serious condition, Allan Simonsen was transferred immediately to the Circuit Medical Centre where he died soon after due to his injuries."

The organisers expressed their "deepest condolences to the family and those close to Allan Simonsen".

The cause of the crash in western France is being investigated.


Simonsen was part of the Aston Martin Racing team
Simonsen was participating for the seventh time in the race.

After the crash, the race was stopped for about an hour to repair the barriers.

Simonsen's death is believed to be the first in the race since 1986, when Austrian Jo Gartner died after hitting safety barriers head-on at 260km/h (160mph).

Damn sad. Unexpected.

 

[R5]

I mean if you can't fix it with duct tape it's impossible to fix

Hey. Duct tape has so many uses. If it works, it works.

I know, but I thought it'd be a bit more… advanced

 

[Antonisbob]

Quite a few cars going off right now lol.

 

[Furinkazen]

Murphy car off.

Every time I see those AMR drivers going at it, I just smile now.

 

[R5]

Murphy car off.

Every time I see those AMR drivers going at it, I just smile now.

Yeah. I wanted them to win for the 100th. But now it's for the 100th and the memories

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Viper driver = MORON!

Why?

 

[ICEYOU]

Murphy car off.

Every time I see those AMR drivers going at it, I just smile now.

Somewhere out there...Furi's smiling!

 

[CarBastard]

Every time I see those AMR drivers going at it, I just smile now.

Same here. Rooting for them more than I'm rooting for Audi right now. And that says a lot.

 

[Panoz]

Murphy car off.

Every time I see those AMR drivers going at it, I just smile now.

They got some extra help now from above.

 

[Furinkazen]

Rebellions tribute to Allan Simonsen:

 

[Savolainen83]

If one light is on, they are leading their class.

If two lights, they are in second.

If three lights, they are in third.

Red lights: LMP1 (generally the race leaders)
Blue lights: LMP2 (generally the second fastest cars)
Green lights: GTE-Pro (faster GT-cars with all-pro driver lineup)
Orange/amber lights: GTE-Am (slower GT-cars with 1 pro/2 amateur drivers or all-amateur drivers lineup) 👍

http://www.spotterguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/LM13_A3_S3_V2.jpg

 

[CarBastard]

Rebellion just posted on their Tweeter this endearing image:

EDIT: Oops, tree'd by Mr. Furi.

 

[TheDabbinDave]

Who is doing the speed comments?

The "B team", Varsha and the rest of the "A team" are on break or something.

 

[Cano]

Yeah. I wanted them to win for the 100th. But now it's for the 100th and the memories

They do look pretty strong, and the american entries don't seem to have enough steam to chase them. It seems Aston will at last win this.

 

[Downhill Dino]

I can't believe I missed the start. Well I'll be joining you guys at this point!

Might've been explained, but why does Speed say it's the 81st running?

 

[R5]

Rebellions tribute to Allan Simonsen:

T-T oh man, that's actually overwhelming

 

[CarBastard]

I can't believe I missed the start. Well I'll be joining you guys at this point!

Might've been explained, but why does Speed say it's the 81st running?

Because it is the 81st running but the 90th aniversary of the race because the first one ran in 1923.