'09 ALMS Petit Le Mans - Sep 26th - Page 11

The359 · 26 Sep 2009, 21:22 (Ref:2548793)

Certainly taking longer than expected with this red.

Acid09 · 26 Sep 2009, 21:25 (Ref:2548795)

I´m used to rain delays in NASCAR but in sports car racing? Meh..

broadrun96 · 26 Sep 2009, 21:31 (Ref:2548798)

Speed was saying they were told at LEAST 1 hour longer at 5 pm EDT, so most likely a 2:30 sprint to the end if they get back to it. Big excitement going into today and now I feel a little lost. Hate it for all the guys at the track, both fans and crews.
The #16 is the non-classified Dyson entry right? And did the Fernandez car have an off or mechanical trouble?

hoppelemine · 26 Sep 2009, 21:36 (Ref:2548802)

We'll be lucky to see anymore track action before 7.30pm ET I reckon...

MJ_N_09 · 26 Sep 2009, 21:36 (Ref:2548803)

This has basically become a 6.5 hour race. Damn, I could have finish my research paper in the time that I waited.

The359 · 26 Sep 2009, 21:47 (Ref:2548805)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Speed was saying they were told at LEAST 1 hour longer at 5 pm EDT, so most likely a 2:30 sprint to the end if they get back to it. Big excitement going into today and now I feel a little lost. Hate it for all the guys at the track, both fans and crews.
The #16 is the non-classified Dyson entry right? And did the Fernandez car have an off or mechanical trouble?

#16 is unclassified, Fernandez has been having problems with the car "pulling to the left" all day so they've been under the nose messing with the steering and suspension multiple times today.

The359 · 26 Sep 2009, 22:24 (Ref:2548817)

So looks like we'll have a sprint race to the finish...

Acid09 · 26 Sep 2009, 22:25 (Ref:2548819)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The359

So looks like we'll have a sprint race to the finish...

Looks like we have no race at all. Several sources suggest that the organisers are thinking about aborting the race completely since the rain does not ease off.

Can anyone confirm that?

tux1234 · 26 Sep 2009, 22:25 (Ref:2548820)

According to the race director on Radio le mans there may be a bit of a window in the weather in about an hours time.

The359 · 26 Sep 2009, 22:35 (Ref:2548823)

I've heard nothing to indicate them calling the race. SpeedTV also said that they think the rain will taper off in half an hour, and they'll take half an hour to clean up the track and try to get the rivers cleared up.

Tim the Grey · 26 Sep 2009, 22:44 (Ref:2548824)

Does anyone have a text number for Radio Le Mans Studio, please???

Thanks!

Acid09 · 26 Sep 2009, 22:48 (Ref:2548826)

SPEEDTV.com reports the race is planned to be restarted around 7:30 local time.

That would leave us with over 90 minutes of racing, lets hope it really happens.

tux1234 · 26 Sep 2009, 22:51 (Ref:2548829)

Teams have been told to have the cars ready at 7:30 American time.

Dead-Eye · 26 Sep 2009, 22:54 (Ref:2548830)

Quesnel says there's no way that's going to be possible

The359 · 26 Sep 2009, 22:57 (Ref:2548831)

Uh, why?

courageous · 26 Sep 2009, 22:57 (Ref:2548832)

i don't see the clouds clearing up at all, hope we get at least some more racing.

Acid09 · 26 Sep 2009, 22:59 (Ref:2548833)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

Quesnel says there's no way that's going to be possible

That does not sound good. On the TV it doesen't really look that bad but the conditions must be much worse than it seems.

The359 · 26 Sep 2009, 23:00 (Ref:2548835)

I'm thinking Quesnel wants the win by calling the race

villamas · 26 Sep 2009, 23:01 (Ref:2548836)

Onboard Sharp Crash Here

Dead-Eye · 26 Sep 2009, 23:01 (Ref:2548837)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The359

Uh, why?

Because the rain isn't stopping, and he thinks they can't get rid of the water in time even if it does.

Acid09 · 26 Sep 2009, 23:02 (Ref:2548838)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The359

I'm thinking Quesnel wants the win by calling the race

Do they even get the win, I mean do we have an official result with less than 50% completed?

Either way it's going to be a sour win for everyone, all in all a very disappointing day.

broadrun96 · 26 Sep 2009, 23:03 (Ref:2548839)

Of course he hopes it wont be possible, they are just in front of McNish who will be making every crazy move to pass in a sprint type race.

The359 · 26 Sep 2009, 23:04 (Ref:2548840)

I don't think the rain has to stop completely, they're not planning to dry the track, just cleanup the hydroplaning areas.

courageous · 26 Sep 2009, 23:04 (Ref:2548841)

it would be the same as the malasian gp i would imagine - you get the position, but only half points (which may have implications for the P1/GT2 championships)

trahsub · 26 Sep 2009, 23:10 (Ref:2548842)

At the track now. Rain is down to a drizzle. Trucks are on track attempting to be proactive. I imagine if they send em out again they will run yellow flag laps for a bit so the cars can start to clear the water. If it stays as light as this (rain), we should see some racing before time expires. Hell I hope so since I flew down here from NY.

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