LM1000hp Le Mans Championship - Sundays @ 19:30 GMT+0Finished

[VeeDubberLow]

 

[VeeDubberLow]

 

[easy9]

I have been asked to put up the racing laps again:

R1 = 15laps
R2 = 28laps (29 with formation lap)

 

[Mulligan]

No ballast this race?

 

[GTBE_laryo]

Not for me ;-)

 

[GTBE_laryo]

But am Racing

 

[VeeDubberLow]

Ballast for tonight:

M1 125
Mulligan 110
Flanked 65
Laryo 40
Ayrton 30
Doctorpotford 25
Atlon 25
Bob 15
VeeDubber 15

 

[VeeDubberLow]

Latest standings (plus preview of dropped-scores) together with ballast for Suzuka on page 1 -news

 

[VeeDubberLow]

• Round 8 Monza

Variante del Rettifilo - the grid start of race 1 saw the field negotiate the tight 1980's chicane, braking hard from high speed

 

[VeeDubberLow]

• Round 8 Monza

Curva Vialone - AyrtonSchumacher (Sauber) and Sig (BMW) would each leave Monza with a race win

 

[VeeDubberLow]

• Round 8 Monza

Historic category - M1 and Flanked lead several Group C cars as they compete for the championship title

 

[VeeDubberLow]

Suzuka and Le Mans

One of the key aims of the series was to emphasise the Le Mans/endurance theme, not necessarily through sheer number of laps but through elements such as time settings and circuit selection.

Each half of the season is essentially self-contained in order to maintain equality of car performance with regard to the mid-season car change. The races are designed to become tougher as the season progresses - an example being the first half whereby the racing ended with the tricky Laguna Seca and then at Spa, the location of many classic 24 hour races.

As we end the second half of the season, the final two races are at Suzuka (latest 2014 format) and then Le Mans. Suzuka is recognised as a difficult track while Le Mans will be raced in a 24 hour format for the double-points finale.

In order to allow good time for preparation the format for Le Mans will be as follows:

• Race 1 - daytime sprint (20 mins)

2009 no-chicanes format
Cars will be racing flat out all of the way down the Mulsanne straight recreating Group C history

• Race 2 - 24 hour endurance (60 mins)

2009 chicanes format
Race will begin M3 pacecar at night
The formation lap will also act as season end celebration
A night-day-night pattern will be followed overall

 

[VeeDubberLow]

laps and ballast all now updated for suzuka

 

[doctorpotford]

Unfortunately I will be unable to race again in this championship due to my wife giving birth to our baby daughter. I thought I could be racing again this weekend but its just not possible.

All the best to you all and may the best man win the championship!

See you all in the new year when I will be racing again.

 

[BAZZER]

Unfortunately I will be unable to race again in this championship due to my wife giving birth to our baby daughter. I thought I could be racing again this weekend but its just not possible.

All the best to you all and may the best man win the championship!

See you all in the new year when I will be racing again.

That's great news Doc, about your daughter though, not missing the championship. Congratulations to you both

 

[VeeDubberLow]

Championship standings to be updated tomorrow am.

 

[VeeDubberLow]

Dropped scores to be applied championship standings.

Preview of latest positions as we head to the double points finale!

Driver Points Total
M1 236
Mulligan 234
Flanked 219
Laryo 195

 

[GTBE_laryo]

No be honest that's a great news doc ll miss the end of championship..... ;-) But of course it's an amazing news about little Doclilgirl..... Congratulations Doc enjoy again napies time !!!!!!!!!

 

[BOB0011]

Doc: Congratulations to you and your wife on the birth of your daughter. There is a special bond that happens between a father and a daughter that is both challenging and wonderful. My best wishes to your whole family.

 

[VeeDubberLow]

Standings after Suzuka (but before dropped-scores system applied)

 

[VeeDubberLow]

See Page 1 - News for updated standings plus ballast for next race.

Laps to follow but will be 20 mins for race 1 and 60 mins for race 2

 

[doctorpotford]

Thanks for your comments guys.

Hopefully the sleepless nights will soon be over and I can start to feel normal again!

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all!!

 

[VeeDubberLow]

Laps and qualifying time updated on page 1 news

 

[MC CAULEY]

Hi, will there be a second season and if yes, when?

 

[Mulligan]

Hi, will there be a second season and if yes, when?

Hahahaha...

 

[VeeDubberLow]

Hi, will there be a second season and if yes, when?

Hi McCauley. Looking to run second season. Estimate start at beginning of Feb.

 

[VeeDubberLow]

Update for Le Mans.

Existing.
Race 1 2005 no chicanes
Race 2 2013 chicanes

Proposed
Race 1 2009 no chicanes
Race 2 2009 chicanes

Between all of the variants there are minimal changes but it is more logical to use same one for both.

 

[Mulligan]

Update for Le Mans.

Existing.
Race 1 2005 no chicanes
Race 2 2013 chicanes

Proposed
Race 1 2009 no chicanes
Race 2 2009 chicanes

Between all of the variants there are minimal changes but it is more logical to use same one for both.

Why change ?

 

[VeeDubberLow]

2009 and 2013 are essentially the same. However 2005 first corner is marginally different.

Running 2009 should make it easier for everyone plus runoff is more forgiving.

 

[Mulligan]

2009 and 2013 are essentially the same. However 2005 first corner is marginally different.

Running 2009 should make it easier for everyone plus runoff is more forgiving.

I agree
2009 is easier and 2005 first corner is really interesting.
I'm waiting for your final choice
Thank you