VIR

**joeb** · 9 Sep 2012, 19:03 (Ref:3133377)

Well we finally have a WEC and ALMS race on the same weekend! The ALMS will be making their first trip to VIR, and I for one am looking forward to it. Qualifying will be on Friday Sept 14 at 15:30 local time, with the race (4 hours) commencing at 14:30 on Saturday Sept 15. The 2nd Dyson car will be there and so will Dempsey's P2 effort.

Schedule

Entry List

Timing & Scoring

ESPN3 Video

ALMS Video

Track Map

Spotters Guide

Weather

World Times

Purist · 9 Sep 2012, 20:59 (Ref:3133450)

This is probably the race I've most anticipated for this season. For a long time, I have REALLY wanted to see the Le Mans classes compete on this track, and I wasn't fortunate enough to be able to catch the 2002 Grand-Am race at VIR, when they had SRP I, SRP II, GTS, and GT running.

Jonerz · 9 Sep 2012, 21:48 (Ref:3133486)

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Originally Posted by Purist

This is probably the race I've most anticipated for this season. For a long time, I have REALLY wanted to see the Le Mans classes compete on this track, and I wasn't fortunate enough to be able to catch the 2002 Grand-Am race at VIR, when they had SRP I, SRP II, GTS, and GT running.

I'm also looking forward to this race. Hopefully the TV crew organizes some interesting views of the esses, particularly for qualifying so we can watch the prototypes do their thing.

Chris

Beetle · 10 Sep 2012, 02:22 (Ref:3133544)

If there's no Viper, I'm not watching it. :/

Fogelhund · 10 Sep 2012, 13:59 (Ref:3133756)

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Originally Posted by Beetle

If there's no Viper, I'm not watching it. :/

There will be no Vipers, planned on skipping the race

Richard C · 10 Sep 2012, 14:14 (Ref:3133758)

This is my "home" track. I will be there!

Richard

Mal · 10 Sep 2012, 18:23 (Ref:3133858)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

There will be no Vipers, planned on skipping the race

Seems odd as this is where they tested.

wheelz22 · 10 Sep 2012, 18:50 (Ref:3133881)

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Originally Posted by Mal

Seems odd as this is where they tested.

Yeah, I was hoping to see two old friends (in the 93).

Simmi · 10 Sep 2012, 20:45 (Ref:3133928)

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Originally Posted by Mal

Seems odd as this is where they tested.

I'm guessing the huge amount of panel damage they've picked up during the last two rounds put pay to a late entry from them. Agree though that it's a shame. I want them to improve enough to make the trip to Le Mans next year.

Jonerz · 10 Sep 2012, 23:45 (Ref:3133989)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

I'm guessing the huge amount of panel damage they've picked up during the last two rounds put pay to a late entry from them. Agree though that it's a shame. I want them to improve enough to make the trip to Le Mans next year.

Scot Elkins said they chose Baltimore over VIR.

Chris

Salamus · 10 Sep 2012, 04:38 (Ref:3133561)

Where are the Vipers?

I guess they want more time to prepare for PLM :/

DeathOrGlory · 10 Sep 2012, 05:02 (Ref:3133568)

Good thing its a 4 hour race.

wheelz22 · 10 Sep 2012, 12:22 (Ref:3133711)

Yes, I too, am looking forward to being there for this one. Nothing like a proper road course in the countryside with no big city in sight.

FalkenALMS · 10 Sep 2012, 12:42 (Ref:3133726)

We're definitely excited to head to this track. Both Wolf and Bryan have competed on this track before with other race series, so they will bring some familiarity with them heading into this event. It'll be a good one for sure. Watching the field go through the esses or into Oak Tree will be a nail biter for sure.

Purist · 11 Sep 2012, 01:11 (Ref:3134006)

Actually, the teams all tested on the original, 3.27-mile layout, and that seems to be the layout they are going to use.

Here's the latest article regarding the event.

http://www.alms.com/articles/high-sp...a-tap-alms-vir

JHamilton · 11 Sep 2012, 06:16 (Ref:3134051)

That's correct, they scrapped the idea of using the grand course. They should destroy the track record in quali.

Wish I could make it. I was going to go but something came up. Hopefully next year as I've never been to VIR.

gsmith2424 · 11 Sep 2012, 16:02 (Ref:3134283)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

That's correct, they scrapped the idea of using the grand course. They should destroy the track record in quali.

Wish I could make it. I was going to go but something came up. Hopefully next year as I've never been to VIR.

From just racing on both Grand and Full at VIR a couple of weeks ago in a 24 hr race I can personally say that if the ALMS did race on Grand it would be a disaster as some of the corners aren't really setup for LMP cars and does not have the FIA kurbing while Full does. Now with Full being the configuration the two bad points I can see on it are Roller Coaster and the Esses(closing rate of LMP cars to the GT's may be a problem here).

WolfsburgRS · 11 Sep 2012, 16:40 (Ref:3134306)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

That's correct, they scrapped the idea of using the grand course. They should destroy the track record in quali.

Wish I could make it. I was going to go but something came up. Hopefully next year as I've never been to VIR.

Same here - not going to be able to make it down, but it is a beautiful track. Lots of character...to see these cars there will be something else.

**joeb** · 13 Sep 2012, 00:33 (Ref:3135114)

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Originally Posted by Purist

Actually, the teams all tested on the original, 3.27-mile layout, and that seems to be the layout they are going to use.

Here's the latest article regarding the event.

http://www.alms.com/articles/high-sp...a-tap-alms-vir

That was a good video. He hit the curbs pretty hard in a few spots.

cbbrit · 11 Sep 2012, 14:24 (Ref:3134253)

Dempsey Racing's Lola P2 is not on the latest entry list.

http://imsaracing.net/2012/events/VI...IR%20Entry.pdf

**joeb** · 11 Sep 2012, 16:44 (Ref:3134313)

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Originally Posted by cbbrit

Dempsey Racing's Lola P2 is not on the latest entry list.

http://imsaracing.net/2012/events/VI...IR%20Entry.pdf

bummer, wonder what the reason is? scheduling conflicts, budget or parts?

Victor_RO · 11 Sep 2012, 16:46 (Ref:3134315)

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Originally Posted by joeb

bummer, wonder what the reason is? scheduling conflicts, budget or parts?

This year was always going to be a race-by-race program as far as I'm aware, so missing a race here and there would be expected. They're probably saving the car for Petit.

extramundane · 11 Sep 2012, 17:13 (Ref:3134328)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

This year was always going to be a race-by-race program as far as I'm aware, so missing a race here and there would be expected. They're probably saving the car for Petit.

I think the confusion is due to the fact that they're still on the 9/4 list on alms.com, yet removed from the 9/10 list on the IMSA site.

andy_b · 12 Sep 2012, 05:18 (Ref:3134576)

The Ten-Tenths Supported ALMS Spotter Guide for VIR is now online and as discussed, Dempsey have withdrawn their P2 entry.

You can download the guide here. Good to see the Momo NGT car back. Also note, Level 5 are due to have some new chrome elements to distinguish between the two entries.

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

(WEC Brasil is also available to download)

TF110 · 12 Sep 2012, 08:36 (Ref:3134650)

That track layout must be so fast, wonder what speeds they do through those climbing esses.

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