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Endurance Racing News Thread

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    #362
    Grim.
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    was meant to post this the other day, there are rumors the Porsche that tested at Paul Ricard met a fiery end :( not sure how this will effect their testing program as i don't know how many tubs they have built but i believe an endurance test they had planned at Sebring next month may have been canceled, again these are just rumors so could be bollocks


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    #363
    Grim.
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    I see Toyota have signed Mike Conway as a reserve driver, well deserved after an impressive season in LMP2


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    #364
    Grim.
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    Sneaky glimpse of next years r18

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    #365
    SniperSight
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    Great to finally see the 95 Aston take the top step after a promising but ultimately tragic year.


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    #366
    Grim.
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    and here's an official photo from the audi sport facebook page

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    #367
    Killinator
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    Grim. wrote: »
    and here's an official photo from audi sport facebook page

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    I wonder is that just prototype colour or will it actually be black because it's bloody good looking like that!


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    #368
    SniperSight
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    SO MUUUUUCH WAAAANT!!!!


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    #369
    Grim.
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    Ferando doing some research on quality tyres for Pirelli? :P

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    #370
    Grim.
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    SniperSight wrote: »
    SO MUUUUUCH WAAAANT!!!!

    at least one car is doing a four hour test at Sebring right now :D


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    #371
    Killinator
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    There seems to be dome surprise (and disappointment?) around Twitter land that the new car looks so similar to the 13 spec despite the New regs


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    #372
    Grim.
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    Grim. wrote: »
    at least one car is doing a four hour test at Sebring right now :D

    sorry i might have jumped the gun on this as the 4hr enduro that was mentioned seems to be some sort of club race , but the Audi guys are there and set up and watching said race :P


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    #373
    Grim.
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    Killinator wrote: »
    There seems to be dome surprise (and disappointment?) around Twitter land that the new car looks so similar to the 13 spec despite the New regs

    evolution rather than revolution loving it myself


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    #374
    Grim.
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    Mark Webber got a chance to test his new car today.

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    #375
    Grim.
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    Some more pics of the Porsche at various circuits

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    #376
    Killinator
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    Can't wait to see that thing painted up!


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    #377
    Killinator
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    MacNish just posted a new pic of the R18 on Twitter, can't link it on my phone but my God it's some thing to look at!

    What's better than one vertical coloured led lightbar in your headlamp.........TWO vertical coloured led lightbars:D


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    #378
    h3000
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    Killinator wrote: »
    MacNish just posted a new pic of the R18 on Twitter, can't link it on my phone but my God it's some thing to look at!

    What's better than one vertical coloured led lightbar in your headlamp.........TWO vertical coloured led lightbars:D

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    #379
    Frank Bullitt
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    That just looks like a Terminator with wheels!


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    #380
    Killinator
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    The great Allan McNish has stepped down as a driver for Audi's factory LMP,

    Though Audi's Twitter account suggests he will work with them in another capacity.

    Very fast driver and a nice guy, will be missed.

    Just leaves Kristensson as the remainder of the fabulous 3 after Dindo and Allan.


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    #381
    Zcott
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    Allan was a true gent and a serious racer, and I'm sure Audi will feel his loss as a driver. I don't envy anyone trying to step into those racing boots.


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    #382
    Grim.
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    Some Group C porn for Christmas day



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    #383
    SniperSight
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    Grim. wrote: »
    Some Group C porn for Christmas day


    Those beasts will be blasting round La Sarthe in 2014......Yaaaaayyyy!!!!


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    #384
    smellslikeshoes
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    Nissan fully committed to LMP1 WEC entry from 2015

    All we need now is the Ferrari rumours to lead to something concrete and we could have a proper 5 way battle in 2015. Audi, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota and Ferrari.


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    #385
    Killinator
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    smellslikeshoes wrote: »

    Nissan fully committed to LMP1 WEC entry from 2015

    All we need now is the Ferrari rumours to lead to something concrete and we could have a proper 5 way battle in 2015. Audi, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota and Ferrari.

    Judging by the resurgence of sportscar/endurance racing it's really starting to look like Peugeot dropped the ball by ditching their LMP programme.

    Its a good time to be a sportscar fan :D


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    #386
    TheChrisD
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    So Gabe Newell of Valve fame is behind one of the GTD Porsche cars at the Rolex 24 the weekend after next. Damn, I might actually have to watch it now!

    http://www.reddit.com/r/motorsports/comments/1v85hy/the_heart_of_racing_new_team_competing_in_uscc/
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    #387
    PopePalpatine
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    It will retire before the 3rd lap. :pac:


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    #388
    Grim.
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    sickening crash between the 99 and 62 at the 24H of Daytona


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    #389
    Grim.
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    Malucelli out of his car Gidley being cut out of his :(


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    #390
    Killinator
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    This waiting to see if drivers are ok is always wrenching


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    #391
    Grim.
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    both drivers taken straight to hospital skipping the infield care center


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