IMSA Race TUSC Round 3: The Tequila Patron Sportscar Showcase at Long Beach - Page 4

**joeb** · 11 Apr 2014, 16:20 (Ref:3391178)

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Originally Posted by jasonjessica09

I'm not getting anything. Maybe the camera went down?

there have been a few periods of missing stream, but it is working for me now.

Danathar · 11 Apr 2014, 16:23 (Ref:3391180)

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Originally Posted by nkoske

Any chance of mid weekend bop adjustment?

Back in 2008 the spyders were quicker than the R10s over a lap, but the R10s won the race. Now we have a more nimble car that's slower over a lap. Not good.

I doubt it.

Maelochs · 11 Apr 2014, 16:43 (Ref:3391188)

Thanks for the link to the stream. I can't really tell which cars are which but the sounds is soothing while I am working.

So far, everything as expected except Porsche North Americas having issues with both cars.

Two Fords in lead three "Corvettes"--that's actually a surprise. I would have picked Action Express #5.

Olivier Pla in the quickest P2 (#42 Oak Morgan-Nissan) is a second off the pace--how shocking.

Danathar · 11 Apr 2014, 16:43 (Ref:3391189)

Well, there it is.

The closest P2 is a full second off of the quickest DP in practice 1. Interpret that any way you like.

**joeb** · 11 Apr 2014, 16:58 (Ref:3391192)

There was talk in one of the preview articles that the P2's can probably run the whole race on one set of tires, but the DP's will have to change. That means the driver change speed could be the deciding factor in this race, well that and yellow flags.

Danathar · 11 Apr 2014, 17:01 (Ref:3391194)

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Originally Posted by joeb

There was talk in one of the preview articles that the P2's can probably run the whole race on one set of tires, but the DP's will have to change. That means the driver change speed could be the deciding factor in this race, well that and yellow flags.

At a second a lap (or even a half-second) that's WAY longer than the savings of not stopping.

And, this is a street race. The chances of us going green for the whole race is pretty low.

ttdriver2009 · 11 Apr 2014, 17:04 (Ref:3391196)

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Originally Posted by joeb

There was talk in one of the preview articles that the P2's can probably run the whole race on one set of tires, but the DP's will have to change. That means the driver change speed could be the deciding factor in this race, well that and yellow flags.

The tires are not designed for the P2 so, maybe the DP's can run on a single set?

With the DP's one second a lap faster, it looks like that ESM and Oak are done for the rest of the season. Why show up and get destroyed?

wdave0 · 11 Apr 2014, 17:33 (Ref:3391204)

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Originally Posted by ttdriver2009

The tires are not designed for the P2 so, maybe the DP's can run on a single set?

With the DP's one second a lap faster, it looks like that ESM and Oak are done for the rest of the season. Why show up and get destroyed?

Because real racers are the #2 optimists in the world, only surpassed by fishermen!

wdave0 · 11 Apr 2014, 17:34 (Ref:3391206)

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Originally Posted by Danathar

At a second a lap (or even a half-second) that's WAY longer than the savings of not stopping.

And, this is a street race. The chances of us going green for the whole race is pretty low.

Don't forget it's a live broadcast, commercial breaks will be needed.

TF110 · 11 Apr 2014, 17:46 (Ref:3391210)

I am trying to hold off skepticism until qualifying, but the lap times aren't looking good for a fair fight in prototypes. Funny that Ford is up front, just when they are "partner" of the series. Must want a good showing.

jasonjessica09 · 11 Apr 2014, 17:59 (Ref:3391214)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I am trying to hold off skepticism until qualifying, but the lap times aren't looking good for a fair fight in prototypes. Funny that Ford is up front, just when they are "partner" of the series. Must want a good showing.

Agreed we can get back to this topic on Sunday morning. By the way wan't it Scott Pruett who set the fastet lap in the session. Not so washed up I think.

jasonjessica09 · 11 Apr 2014, 18:02 (Ref:3391215)

Still can't tell who has the upper hand in GTE. I think you can't discount anybody winning that race. Well then again, you can discount Mazda I think (joke).

ttdriver2009 · 11 Apr 2014, 18:11 (Ref:3391218)

The Falken 911 is in front of the factory one. Maybe a sign of things to come? I wonder if Porsche might be looking into those Falken tires.

MoMedic9019 · 11 Apr 2014, 18:20 (Ref:3391221)

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Originally Posted by ttdriver2009

The Falken 911 is in front of the factory one. Maybe a sign of things to come? I wonder if Porsche might be looking into those Falken tires.

Both of the Factory rides have engine issues. Bad vibration, I would have to assume that it might be something significant.

wheelz22 · 11 Apr 2014, 18:21 (Ref:3391222)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I am trying to hold off skepticism until qualifying, but the lap times aren't looking good for a fair fight in prototypes. Funny that Ford is up front, just when they are "partner" of the series. Must want a good showing.

Not 'funny' at all....in fact you'd expect it. That's the way the world works (as the saying goes).
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andy_b · 11 Apr 2014, 19:00 (Ref:3391233)

Spotter Guide for Long Beach updated with the SRT Driver adjustments and the new WTR livery.

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otisdog · 11 Apr 2014, 20:15 (Ref:3391256)

Just back from the track for morning practice. Weatherman sure missed again - morning fog my ass...both factory Porsches did sound funny the short time that they were out. The Falken Porsche looks good. Not a vette guy, but the design and graphics of the current car are the best yet, in my opine...Mazdas are an embarrassment. They're getting passed on the front straight by GT's before the pit entrance.

belt driven · 11 Apr 2014, 21:11 (Ref:3391271)

Waiting...., for Practice 2 on live timing. On that Fanschoice site they list what I presume are Toyota Pro-Celeb practice times. They show Kyle PETTY quickest. Misprint?

FLGTFAN · 12 Apr 2014, 00:07 (Ref:3391314)

Pre-qually practice go!

blankfile · 12 Apr 2014, 00:27 (Ref:3391319)

well one p2 is atleast into 1.16's

David Land · 12 Apr 2014, 00:32 (Ref:3391320)

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Originally Posted by blankfile

well one p2 is atleast into 1.16's

That is beacuse Ryan Dalziel is one of the best prototype drivers in the world. If he was in a DP he would be .500 second up.

FLGTFAN · 12 Apr 2014, 00:34 (Ref:3391321)

Fisichella did one decent lap and already 4th in GTLM.

Danske · 12 Apr 2014, 00:49 (Ref:3391326)

And now DirecTV has the race listed as "United SportsCar Series Racing" in the satellite guide. So that's three different titles it's had in 24 hours, heh.

Beetle · 12 Apr 2014, 01:15 (Ref:3391331)

Catching the tail end of qualifying. Practice times seem to lead to another DP sweep, similar in scale to that of Daytona. I hope a P2 can disturb that DP top 5 (05:59 to go).

EDIT: Red flag on course for no. 01 stopped.

Beetle · 12 Apr 2014, 01:18 (Ref:3391332)

Back to green with a little under 3 mins to go.

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