Endurance Racing News Thread

CaptainFreedom

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Grim.

Rumors are making the rounds on a few forums that Audi have hired a number of ex Peugeot Sport engine personnel.

The talk is a 20HP increase in power from a change to the injectors (slightly higher fuel consumption because of a pressure increase to 2800 bar)

Killinator

Just thought I'd post this as Le Mans is next month, a compilation from my trip there last year.
I had hundreds of gigs worth of pics and video to get through so although its a long enough video it only conveys a snapshot of the event.

Note: Its me in the blue helmet karting(who spins off, lol) and SniperSight in the yellow(Sennaesque) helmet.

Also, to get an idea of the sound go to 13:22 and turn it up:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSrMKo2mYnw

Grim.

unbelievable driving

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAvN0EzEacU

SniperSight

Grim. wrote: »

unbelievable driving

Thats hardcore, I wonder did he have to get a special seat made to accommodate the balls necessary to drive like that!!!

kierank01

Grim. wrote: »

unbelievable driving

running :rolleyes: rings around the rest

SniperSight

Apparently petrol LMP1 cars have been allowed an extra 3ltrs of fuel, diesels stay the same. Thats according to an Audi Sport update on Facebook.

Grim.

nearly that time of the year again

Killinator

Grim. wrote: »

nearly that time of the year again

I thought at first the field looked a bit small, took a minute to realise there's only one from each team

CaptainFreedom

Killinator wrote: »

I thought at first the field looked a bit small, took a minute to realise there's only one from each team

Not quite - both ADR LMP2's are in there for some reason. Murphy Prototypes are on the 6th row

Grim.

The 2014 LMP1 Porsche has made its first appearance at Weissach

Killinator

Grim. wrote: »

The 2014 LMP1 Porsche has made its first appearance at Weissach

Give it lick of paint in gulf colours and it'll do

SniperSight

Car stickered up and ready to hit the road tomorrow...

CaptainFreedom

SniperSight wrote: »

Car stickered up and ready to hit the road tomorrow...

Nice, wish I was going this year - was media last year and sat in the massive paddock building for most of the 24H.

frostie500

On the way in the morning! I'll try and post up a few bits and pieces throughout the week that might not be in news elsewhere and some photos and other bits and bobs

Frank Bullitt

Some rumblings on twitter of a team not racing and the cars being repossessed or something?

Anyone else hear something similar?

Grim.

Gintonious wrote: »

Some rumblings on twitter of a team not racing and the cars being repossessed or something?

Anyone else hear something similar?

yeah it was the lotus lmp2 team run by Colin Kolles, the cars them selves weren't repossessed but all spare parts and engines were leaving the team with just the tubs.

porscheman

Some good information on this thread that will be updated untill monday http://www.backroads.ie/forums/showthread.php?8888-And-So-to-the-2013-Le-mans-24-Hours

Grim.

Ouch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OoDLXlUA6Q

Grim.

1st qualifying on eurosport now, even if you're not into sports cars you should watch this, lmp1 cars at le mans at night are amazing to watch.

frostie500

Couple of pics from this evenings session:

michael.dublin

this is going to be GREAT, go AUDI No2.... GO Tom GO

frostie500

Was out watching for most of Qualifying last night (bad timing in the first session of the week meant that I only got to Indianapolis once the red flag came out!) but a few things to note. The Audi is super comfortable and has an abundance of grip through the medium speed corners whereas the Toyota drivers were super aggressive and clearly having to hustle the car to get it to do what they wanted. It will be interesting to see if this was because of track conditions and hopefully as the surface rubbers in they'll improve

michael.dublin

Frostie500 do you think Toyota can go all the way and win, like if they have no accident over the 24 hours race?
have to aggre with you, toyotas drivers are super aggressive, and i do like to see this, it is going to be a good race

frostie500

michael.dublin wrote: »

Frostie500 do you think Toyota can go all the way and win, like if they have no accident over the 24 hours race?
have to aggre with you, toyotas drivers are super aggressive, and i do like to see this, it is going to be a good race

I think it's very early to draw conclusions about anyone at the moment. We've had two days of running (the test day and yesterday) so we have some idea of the pace of the cars but I think that it will only be tonight that a true picture starts to emerge.

Personally I think that Audi has the pace, consistency, strategy and reliability to win this and that Toyota will need to rely on Audi making some mistakes which has happened in the past.

The number 8 Toyota has the best driver lineup in the race for my money (in terms of the abilities, speed and experience of each driver) but obviously Audi have such good chemistry in their cars between the drivers and it's ultimately that which gives them the edge.

Too close to call at the minute for me but I'll try and get some stuff onto the forum as the session evolves. Might be worth following me on twitter (@SteveEnglishGP) for anyone interested because I'm going to try and post some thoughts from trackside (what cars are looking good and some pictures) if the coverage is good down at Mulsanne, Indianapolis and Arnage

michael.dublin

well enjoy the race, it is all about that

frostie500

Few photos from this evenings session. Quick note though that the night session starts at 930 now instead of 10

Larbre34

Good man yourself Frostie. Where are you staying? First year in in a long time i cant make it, having a lads BBQ to watch it. Bleu Nord veteran here

michael.dublin

if only i was down in le mans, well dublin and eurosport will have to do LOL, and now Frostie500 update, thanks

frostie500

Raceday morning, bright and sunny! Eight hours to the start! Not sure how active ill be here today but between this and twitter ill do my best to get a few bits and pieces to everyone