Anybody out there following the Grand Am?
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Its also nice to catch Montoya doing what he should be doing, I miss that madman so much. Congrats to Ganassi on the win and the crazy records.
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Uploaded some of my photos HERE. The rest ill upload to my facebook when I get a chance. If anyone wants any of the originals for wall papers or backgrounds let me know. Or if your looking for a certain car in particular ill post it if i got it.
And super shouden, Thats what happened to the Mazda. Tire went flat and it tore up the body work. Driver did a good job of not losing control seeing as he was carrying some speed going into the bus stop and he managed to not hit anyone.
And super shouden, Thats what happened to the Mazda. Tire went flat and it tore up the body work. Driver did a good job of not losing control seeing as he was carrying some speed going into the bus stop and he managed to not hit anyone.
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Wolf Henzler is on a roll!
GT2 win in Le Mans 2010
GT2 win in Spa 24 2010
GT win in Daytona 2011
GT2 win in Le Mans 2010
GT2 win in Spa 24 2010
GT win in Daytona 2011
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No my phone is giving me trouble at the moment. It was a ride along in a Porsche Carrera for charity nothing special, but was a fun time none the less. First time I got in a sports car driven all out by someone who knew what they were doing. Fastest thing ive gotten to drive was a Camaro at an auto show, this was a much more awesome experience then that.
As for the picture not a problem. I sent the original to your email...or at least i think its the right email. That way you can resize it to what ever size fits your desktop.
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Great race but I'm exhausted and, like Mikey, I'm feeling a bit under the weather. Oh well, it was still a lot of fun. I still have to go through a bunch of pictures but here are a few that I've uploaded to flickr.
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Level 5 Motorsports BMW Riley by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche Riley by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Speedsource Mazda RX-8 by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates BMW Riley by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche Riley by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Level 5 Motorsports BMW Riley by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche Riley by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Speedsource Mazda RX-8 by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates BMW Riley by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche Riley by Old Boone, on Flickr
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Sadly it wasnt around the track they had a track set up in the main lot. Id love to take a ride around the main track. Ive been on the banking before but never at a very high speed.
Awesome pics Boone. Id love to be able to take pics like that. Still have a lot to learn about setting up a camera. All of my night shots of the cars at full speed came out grainy :'(
Awesome pics Boone. Id love to be able to take pics like that. Still have a lot to learn about setting up a camera. All of my night shots of the cars at full speed came out grainy :'(
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So bascially the same thing that happened to the #90 DP car at the end, but without spreading a plethora of carbon fiber all over the track.
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Eventful Continental Tire SC Race. It was good to see the Challenger back. I really have no idea why they lost. According to the results on the Grand-Am page, the Challenger was running the second highest average speed and 2:01.xxx times. So, it looks like they've got their bugs sorted out, they just need to start running up front.
Good job to the Rum Bum BMW team and to the VW and Kia teams. It's nice to see a lot of teams struggling last year are doing better this year. Still a few teams and cars missing like the Hyundai Genesis, but still a couple of new cars like the BMW 1 series and the 2010 WRX
Good job to the Rum Bum BMW team and to the VW and Kia teams. It's nice to see a lot of teams struggling last year are doing better this year. Still a few teams and cars missing like the Hyundai Genesis, but still a couple of new cars like the BMW 1 series and the 2010 WRX
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Those of you who have ESPN speed channel, set your alarms for 1PM Sunday July 3rd, e.s.t. Road America (Continental Tire Challenge) shall be broadcast.
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Cheers for the heads up Parnelli - will be staying at my neighbour's house who might just have that channel's UK equivalent, or whichever channel it's being screened on (might be Sky Sports or something), so I'll see if I can catch it.
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Here are a few shots I took yesterday of the Grand-Am version of the Ferrari 458 testing at Daytona. I timed a few laps and it seems to be a competitive car at that track. Hoping a few teams race it next season...looked great.
Daytona 2011 - Ferrari 458GT by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Ferrari 458GT by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Ferrari 458GT by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Ferrari 458GT by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Ferrari 458GT by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Ferrari 458GT by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Ferrari 458GT by Old Boone, on Flickr
Daytona 2011 - Ferrari 458GT by Old Boone, on Flickr
At least in the US the GA series seems to be catching some attention from the fans. A very solid increase in both the Rolex and Continental Tire series over last season. One can only imagine how much more of an increase could be seen if the parent company of SPEED would follow ESPN's move by having the cable network produce the events and show a few of them on the over the air network while keeping the cable network's signage in place. If you notice the Indy Car races on ABC you would notice that they are shown as ESPN on ABC, If SPEED were to do the same thing and air some of the Rolex races on Fox live then the series very well could become a major player in US racing. Especially since most local Fox affiliates show movies or infomercials on Sundays after the Fox portion of the Sprint Cup season is over. No reason the Rolex series shouldn't be shown live on Fox on weekends where the Cup series is either off or running on Saturday nights. If the Rolex series can draw almost 350,000 viewers on SPEED then it should be able to surpass 500,000 for a live race on Fox.
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I really enjoy the Continental Tire series and Rolex in general.
I do not want on line coverage like what has happened to the ALMS coverage.
A 2.75 hour race with 2 hours of coverage on TV.
ESPN3 can not stream over the PS3's browser so live coverage on a TV is not possible for me.
What ever deal was made is not for the fans in general, IMO.
This fan is not at all pleased, though I was glad that the Lime Rock race was live and in it's entirety but I was there at LRP.
The IRL is broadcast on Versus (except a couple races) live and I really appreciate that coverage.
It's up to the networks that will pay the most for the coverage.
NASCAR's TV deals cost a huge amount of money.
The more viewers the more they can pay, so lets see what they can do for more viewers in other series.
Now I need my cable supplier to have Versus and SPEED in HD.
I do not want on line coverage like what has happened to the ALMS coverage.
A 2.75 hour race with 2 hours of coverage on TV.
ESPN3 can not stream over the PS3's browser so live coverage on a TV is not possible for me.
What ever deal was made is not for the fans in general, IMO.
This fan is not at all pleased, though I was glad that the Lime Rock race was live and in it's entirety but I was there at LRP.
The IRL is broadcast on Versus (except a couple races) live and I really appreciate that coverage.
It's up to the networks that will pay the most for the coverage.
NASCAR's TV deals cost a huge amount of money.
The more viewers the more they can pay, so lets see what they can do for more viewers in other series.
Now I need my cable supplier to have Versus and SPEED in HD.
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What a great race, did you have a great time? Go Suntrust!
The 2 hour shootout's are great races, aren't they?
What did you think of the NASCAR Nationwide race?
It's too early to ask but what about the Cup race, did you stay to watch that also?
A couple picture would be nice if you have any.
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I also attended the Grand-Am race. I got to sit in the New Silver grandstands, which I must say are excellent seats. I'll post some pictures from that race later today after the cup race. (Assuming the traffic doesn't hold me up to long) That's the beauty of living 12 miles away 
EDIT: My 2000th post!
EDIT: My 2000th post!
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Worst crash of the season so far?:
from inside the Camaro:
from inside the Camaro:
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Here are some notes on Daytona Prototypes for 2012. Check it out:
http://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/2012-daytona-prototype-revealed/
You can read the website above to learn more about the specs of DP cars for next year. Once you have a look, what do you make of DP's for 2012 based on this info?
http://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/2012-daytona-prototype-revealed/
You can read the website above to learn more about the specs of DP cars for next year. Once you have a look, what do you make of DP's for 2012 based on this info?
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It looks to be another great year in racing for Grand Am.
The Riley chassis looks a bit different and I would like to see the other makes as well.
IMO the snout of the Dallara looks nice, I hope they keep it.
I hope to see more prototypes in the ALMS next year.
3 - 4 LMP1/2 cars at most races are not enough, those teams might want to consider the Grand Am series instead.
The LMPC class is doing well but the other 2 are not.
Hamlin blew a tire coming down the hill to Turn 1, which in turn cut his brake line.
"This was just terrifying, because you know there's nothing you can do and you're headed straight for the fence," said Hamlin, who emerged from the wreck unscathed. "That was the scariest I've been in my car.
It's too bad they cut the roof of the Dempsey RX-8, but great news that Joe Foster was OK.
I was a bit surprised that the Indy race at Infineon used "the short coarse" which had the cars turn at the beginning of pit road entrance for those that may have a throttle stick.
TK did have a similar situation but it was earlier on the track and he was able to bring the car into the pits.
Did you see what happened to Tony Stewart at the same area of the track this year?
Here is a video of 2 buddies racing with a bit of confusion as to what led up to the crash.
It seems cars can climb tires!!
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Just watched the final race of the season at Mid-Ohio and I really enjoyed, I'm glad Brumos was able to win the championship in GT, as well as Ganassi in DP(even though I'm an action express fan) and I'm really looking forward to Audi possibly bringing in the R8 next year! That plus Ferrari bringing their 458 and the new Daytona Prototype, 2012 is going to be an epic year to Grand Am and hopefully it can re gain some popularity.
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Exciting news to me if Audi finally decides to come back to Grand Am, especially in the GT class.
I was hoping for them in 2011 but another year won't hurt.
Well done to the 01 and 59 as championship winners.
I was going for the 10 car all year.
GT class I have no real team I go for but it has great racing.
Indy should be a great race!
Here's to 2012.
I was hoping for them in 2011 but another year won't hurt.
Well done to the 01 and 59 as championship winners.
I was going for the 10 car all year.
GT class I have no real team I go for but it has great racing.
Indy should be a great race!
Here's to 2012.
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YES! Audi coming...and with the door open to Euro GT3 and DTM class cars...
oh...yeah, and Indy Road Course has been added to the schedule...HELL YEAH! I'm gonna have to get Speed just to watch that race.
oh...yeah, and Indy Road Course has been added to the schedule...HELL YEAH! I'm gonna have to get Speed just to watch that race.SuperShouden
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Been a while since someone posted here. Anyway. I found a little interesting piece of information from the 2011 Grand-Am Rule Book:
This is a list of approved vehicles.
There are certainly interesting vehicles on that list. (bolded). Now, we know the R8, 458 and Pontiac are joining the roster in 2012. But...I'm interested to see what other cars appear. It'd be nice to see the SLS, Gallardo, Jaguar, Hyundai and/or the Lexi in there.
This is a list of approved vehicles.
There are certainly interesting vehicles on that list. (bolded). Now, we know the R8, 458 and Pontiac are joining the roster in 2012. But...I'm interested to see what other cars appear. It'd be nice to see the SLS, Gallardo, Jaguar, Hyundai and/or the Lexi in there.
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