Petit Le Mans 2012 - Page 4

andy_b · 17 Oct 2012, 06:49 (Ref:3153204)

Sorry its a little late, been ill for a few days.

The Petit Le Mans Spotter Guide, supported by Ten-Tenths is now online and ready to download.

http://www.spotterguides.com/2012-almswec/

Special thanks to DSC photographer, Martin Spetz who supplied some reference images for me earlier this week from testing.

Thanks to EVERYONE who has downloaded the guide this year. Been a massive success. Will be back next year, hopefully with more guides if we can find sponsorship (hint, hint - get your brand into the hands of die-hard race fans)

Will be at PLM, so will only update if significant changes.

**skycafe** · 17 Oct 2012, 12:24 (Ref:3153332)

Hope you feel better Andy, and this is another great job!

The Badger · 17 Oct 2012, 14:47 (Ref:3153366)

I reckon Andy's work should be included in every race programme mag ..... be great for newcomer's .

Nice work Andy .

JoeMaters · 17 Oct 2012, 15:19 (Ref:3153378)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_b

Sorry its a little late, been ill for a few days.

The Petit Le Mans Spotter Guide, supported by Ten-Tenths is now online and ready to download.

http://www.spotterguides.com/2012-almswec/

Special thanks to DSC photographer, Martin Spetz who supplied some reference images for me earlier this week from testing.

Thanks to EVERYONE who has downloaded the guide this year. Been a massive success. Will be back next year, hopefully with more guides if we can find sponsorship (hint, hint - get your brand into the hands of die-hard race fans)

Will be at PLM, so will only update if significant changes.

Eric Lux is Conquest third driver in case you want to edit the poster buddy!!

fieldodreams79 · 17 Oct 2012, 16:00 (Ref:3153394)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_b

Sorry its a little late, been ill for a few days.

Will be at PLM, so will only update if significant changes.

Well Andy, you won't be the only ill ones at Road ATL this weekend. Myself and another in our group are under the weather. Doc gave me some cold meds that I shouldn't take with alcohol, so I am torn ATM as to what to do. Will be there tomorrow dosed up or knocked out, but will enjoy it either way.

Thanks for getting the guide done in your condition. Hope you get to feeling better!

FalkenALMS · 17 Oct 2012, 17:16 (Ref:3153440)

Spotter's Guide looks great, Andy!

Well, it's a gorgeous day here at Road Atlanta. A couple hours ago the drivers gave a tour of the Falken paddock to a group of 10 Tenths members. It was great to meet everyone, and the discussion/Q&A was some of the best we've had all season in our tours. It was a fun group to have. Any other users that will be arriving later in the week are welcome to come by. We can't promise a tour, but it'd still be great to say hi.

We're getting ready for the first test session of the day. Like everyone else, we're not going to be looking for speed, but instead dialing in on the set up.

HJJ · 17 Oct 2012, 18:02 (Ref:3153463)

^^^^
It was great! Thanks so much!

**joeb** · 17 Oct 2012, 18:37 (Ref:3153481)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Well Andy, you won't be the only ill ones at Road ATL this weekend. Myself and another in our group are under the weather. Doc gave me some cold meds that I shouldn't take with alcohol, so I am torn ATM as to what to do. Will be there tomorrow dosed up or knocked out, but will enjoy it either way.

Thanks for getting the guide done in your condition. Hope you get to feeling better!

Not sure I understand your dilemma Jeremy?

Mindspin13B · 17 Oct 2012, 19:04 (Ref:3153494)

Text from a friend at the track says the Deltawang got into it with a GTC car and rolled somehow. Gunnar was in the car, apparently OK.

Dead-Eye · 17 Oct 2012, 19:16 (Ref:3153503)

Pic: https://twitter.com/BJUNQUEIRA/statu...45835934494728

Looks like a big job at the very least. Wonder if they have the parts to rebuild...

Mindspin13B · 17 Oct 2012, 19:21 (Ref:3153507)

Wow, was Scott Sharp driving for Highcroft when he crashed the Acura a few years ago at T3? They might have the experience.

DeathOrGlory · 17 Oct 2012, 19:30 (Ref:3153515)

That's a bad hit. Car rolled and ended up upside down. I think they'll be OK, Dr. Don Panoz's Elan Motorsport Technologies are nearby.

carsten66 · 17 Oct 2012, 21:46 (Ref:3153579)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindspin13B

Text from a friend at the track says the Deltawang got into it with a GTC car and rolled somehow. Gunnar was in the car, apparently OK.

More:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...&type=1&ref=nf

CyberMotor · 17 Oct 2012, 23:42 (Ref:3153617)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_b

The Petit Le Mans Spotter Guide, supported by Ten-Tenths is now online and ready to download.

As always, thank you for the effort! And, thank you also Martin.

fieldodreams79 · 17 Oct 2012, 23:50 (Ref:3153621)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

Not sure I understand your dilemma Jeremy?

I know, right. Feeling better now but I still got to pack everthing. Ah, there's worse things in life....

fieldodreams79 · 17 Oct 2012, 23:54 (Ref:3153622)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindspin13B

Wow, was Scott Sharp driving for Highcroft when he crashed the Acura a few years ago at T3? They might have the experience.

Yes he was. Don't think "crashed" is the word I'd use; Annihilated, maybe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathOrGlory

That's a bad hit. Car rolled and ended up upside down. I think they'll be OK, Dr. Don Panoz's Elan Motorsport Technologies are nearby.

It will be a shame if they don't get it buttoned up. I was looking forward to seeing the creation in person; I guess there's still a chance. No better place to test the safety of a racing machine than Road ATL.

CyberMotor · 17 Oct 2012, 23:56 (Ref:3153623)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FalkenALMS

Spotter's Guide looks great, Andy!

Well, it's a gorgeous day here at Road Atlanta. A couple hours ago the drivers gave a tour of the Falken paddock to a group of 10 Tenths members. It was great to meet everyone, and the discussion/Q&A was some of the best we've had all season in our tours. It was a fun group to have. Any other users that will be arriving later in the week are welcome to come by. We can't promise a tour, but it'd still be great to say hi.

We're getting ready for the first test session of the day. Like everyone else, we're not going to be looking for speed, but instead dialing in on the set up.

Thanks, Kelly, that was fun and informative. Bryan was a good spokesman and guide. Great hearing the candid comments.

Not sure I can put the faces together with the names on the forum but we had a bunch of cameras so will eventually. You guys asked some very good questions.

dxk1 · 18 Oct 2012, 00:19 (Ref:3153632)

The best Viper time less than 1.0 s from fastest GT time. This track seems to suit the big snakes. Hopefully, they can make the distance and have an encouraging finish.

DK

Duff_44 · 18 Oct 2012, 01:08 (Ref:3153639)

Video of the DeltaWing crash:
http://youtu.be/uW7qaG9K2_c

Sorry if this is a double-post, but I didn't see it looking through them quickly...

**joeb** · 18 Oct 2012, 01:08 (Ref:3153640)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxk1

The best Viper time less than 1.0 s from fastest GT time. This track seems to suit the big snakes. Hopefully, they can make the distance and have an encouraging finish.

DK

Maybe the track suits them, or maybe the change in rear wing height and weight have something to do with it!

Canada ALMS fan · 18 Oct 2012, 02:34 (Ref:3153655)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberMotor

Thanks, Kelly, that was fun and informative. Bryan was a good spokesman and guide. Great hearing the candid comments.

Not sure I can put the faces together with the names on the forum but we had a bunch of cameras so will eventually. You guys asked some very good questions.

x 2. Thank you Kelly! Very insightful.

andy_b · 18 Oct 2012, 04:06 (Ref:3153674)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FalkenALMS

Spotter's Guide looks great, Andy!

Well, it's a gorgeous day here at Road Atlanta. A couple hours ago the drivers gave a tour of the Falken paddock to a group of 10 Tenths members. It was great to meet everyone, and the discussion/Q&A was some of the best we've had all season in our tours. It was a fun group to have. Any other users that will be arriving later in the week are welcome to come by. We can't promise a tour, but it'd still be great to say hi.

We're getting ready for the first test session of the day. Like everyone else, we're not going to be looking for speed, but instead dialing in on the set up.

Thanks Falken ALMS. Ask Nick F to introduce me over the weekend, I will be hovering around the paddock

andy_b · 18 Oct 2012, 04:07 (Ref:3153675)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_b

Sorry its a little late, been ill for a few days.

The Petit Le Mans Spotter Guide, supported by Ten-Tenths is now online and ready to download.

http://www.spotterguides.com/2012-almswec/

Special thanks to DSC photographer, Martin Spetz who supplied some reference images for me earlier this week from testing.

Thanks to EVERYONE who has downloaded the guide this year. Been a massive success. Will be back next year, hopefully with more guides if we can find sponsorship (hint, hint - get your brand into the hands of die-hard race fans)

Will be at PLM, so will only update if significant changes.

Thanks to SEATAC Airport wi-fi. The Spotter Guide has been updated with Level5, Comquest and JDX driver updates. Now to catch a plain to Atlanta

TheMightyM · 18 Oct 2012, 04:13 (Ref:3153677)

IMSA Performance Matmut on racing at Petit Le Mans in GTE Am:

http://www.imsa-performance.com/en/n...t-le-mans.html

First time they've raced over here and they sound excited about it, though their main goal is finish ahead of the AF Corse car.

CyberMotor · 18 Oct 2012, 13:33 (Ref:3153868)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

It will be a shame if they don't get it buttoned up. I was looking forward to seeing the creation in person; I guess there's still a chance. No better place to test the safety of a racing machine than Road ATL.

Another reason I like to be sure to the track early. On more than one occasion, I've seen a one off entry eliminated during early testing and practice.

Interesting comment by Bryan Sellers when asked if the Delta Wing was hard to see? His reply, "No way! That thing looks like a jet landing!. It has lights all over it." I agree. Couldn't believe how bright those lights are.

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