Endurance Racing News Thread

Sterling Archer

The stones of the cameraman, big crash, amazing to walk away unaided

Killinator

Shane_ef wrote: »

The stones of the cameraman, big crash, amazing to walk away unaided

If you look at the roof of the Porsche on the tyres you can see the roll bars had to work overtime to protect the driver,
Still Darios crash in IndyCar made this look like a fender bender!

Amazing how 'safe' modern race cars are when it comes to protecting the driver.

Grim.

for anyone interested the Bathurst 1000 is on tonight

Killinator

Just an amusing side note I noticed during the Japanese GP,

Ferrari say they don't have a factory GT team for endurance racing,
Yet Kobayashi was wearing Ferrari gear and was based in the Ferrari garage at the GP, and he drives for AF Corsa who are represented in practically every GT series on the planet.

More evidence, not that it was needed, that AF Corsa are just Ferrari in disguise:)

Grim.

Just seen the news that Sean Edwards has been killed in a crash in Australia, cant believe it... RIP

h3000

Sad news about Sean Edwards RIP

Grim.

Very classy tribute to Sean Edwards from his ALMS GTC team

CaptainFreedom

PLM stream http://www.alms.com/camera/television-broadcast

CaptainFreedom

Hope nobody stayed up for WEC Fuji - race was abandoned due to rain after 2 x brief 'race' periods, both under the SC

Grim.

more footage of the Porsche LMP1 brought to you by a man in a tree

Grim.

was meant to post this the other day, there are rumors the Porsche that tested at Paul Ricard met a fiery end not sure how this will effect their testing program as i don't know how many tubs they have built but i believe an endurance test they had planned at Sebring next month may have been canceled, again these are just rumors so could be bollocks

Grim.

I see Toyota have signed Mike Conway as a reserve driver, well deserved after an impressive season in LMP2

Grim.

Sneaky glimpse of next years r18

SniperSight

Great to finally see the 95 Aston take the top step after a promising but ultimately tragic year.

Grim.

and here's an official photo from the audi sport facebook page

Killinator

Grim. wrote: »

and here's an official photo from audi sport facebook page

I wonder is that just prototype colour or will it actually be black because it's bloody good looking like that!

SniperSight

SO MUUUUUCH WAAAANT!!!!

Grim.

Ferando doing some research on quality tyres for Pirelli? :P

Grim.

SniperSight wrote: »

SO MUUUUUCH WAAAANT!!!!

at least one car is doing a four hour test at Sebring right now

Killinator

There seems to be dome surprise (and disappointment?) around Twitter land that the new car looks so similar to the 13 spec despite the New regs

Grim.

Grim. wrote: »

at least one car is doing a four hour test at Sebring right now

sorry i might have jumped the gun on this as the 4hr enduro that was mentioned seems to be some sort of club race , but the Audi guys are there and set up and watching said race :P

Grim.

Killinator wrote: »

There seems to be dome surprise (and disappointment?) around Twitter land that the new car looks so similar to the 13 spec despite the New regs

evolution rather than revolution loving it myself

Grim.

Mark Webber got a chance to test his new car today.

Grim.

Some more pics of the Porsche at various circuits

Killinator

Can't wait to see that thing painted up!

Killinator

MacNish just posted a new pic of the R18 on Twitter, can't link it on my phone but my God it's some thing to look at!

What's better than one vertical coloured led lightbar in your headlamp.........TWO vertical coloured led lightbars:D

h3000

Killinator wrote: »

MacNish just posted a new pic of the R18 on Twitter, can't link it on my phone but my God it's some thing to look at!

What's better than one vertical coloured led lightbar in your headlamp.........TWO vertical coloured led lightbars:D

Frank Bullitt

That just looks like a Terminator with wheels!

Killinator

The great Allan McNish has stepped down as a driver for Audi's factory LMP,

Though Audi's Twitter account suggests he will work with them in another capacity.

Very fast driver and a nice guy, will be missed.

Just leaves Kristensson as the remainder of the fabulous 3 after Dindo and Allan.

Zcott

Allan was a true gent and a serious racer, and I'm sure Audi will feel his loss as a driver. I don't envy anyone trying to step into those racing boots.

Grim.

Some Group C porn for Christmas day

SniperSight

Grim. wrote: »

Some Group C porn for Christmas day

Those beasts will be blasting round La Sarthe in 2014......Yaaaaayyyy!!!!

smellslikeshoes

Nissan fully committed to LMP1 WEC entry from 2015

All we need now is the Ferrari rumours to lead to something concrete and we could have a proper 5 way battle in 2015. Audi, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota and Ferrari.

Killinator

smellslikeshoes wrote: »

Nissan fully committed to LMP1 WEC entry from 2015

All we need now is the Ferrari rumours to lead to something concrete and we could have a proper 5 way battle in 2015. Audi, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota and Ferrari.

Judging by the resurgence of sportscar/endurance racing it's really starting to look like Peugeot dropped the ball by ditching their LMP programme.

Its a good time to be a sportscar fan

TheChrisD

So Gabe Newell of Valve fame is behind one of the GTD Porsche cars at the Rolex 24 the weekend after next. Damn, I might actually have to watch it now!

http://www.reddit.com/r/motorsports/comments/1v85hy/the_heart_of_racing_new_team_competing_in_uscc/

PopePalpatine

It will retire before the 3rd lap. :pac:

Grim.

sickening crash between the 99 and 62 at the 24H of Daytona

Grim.

Malucelli out of his car Gidley being cut out of his

Killinator

This waiting to see if drivers are ok is always wrenching

Grim.

both drivers taken straight to hospital skipping the infield care center

Killinator

Rumblings on Twitter that some motorsport news source was tweeting pics from the scene which is pretty reprehensible, they're not being named so as not to give them extra views.

Grim.

Killinator wrote: »

Rumblings on Twitter that some motorsport news source was tweeting pics from the scene which is pretty reprehensible, they're not being named so as not to give them extra views.

it was Sportscar365 would have expected better from John dagys

Killinator

Grim. wrote: »

it was Sportscar365 would have expected better from John dagys

We'll I won't be checking them out regardless of who they are, it's just bad form.

Killinator

A few reports now saying both drivers are 'awake and communicating'.

TheChrisD

Shame that last lap GTD battle penalty has overshadowed the overall win in the Rolex 24...

EDIT: And four hours later after the race, they reverse the penalty!

Sterling Archer

TheChrisD wrote: »

EDIT: And four hours later after the race, they reverse the penalty!

Enjoyable race overall, except of course the early incident

Killinator

Shane_ef wrote: »

except of course the early incident

After hearing all parties seem in good health after the accident I decided to watch it(I missed it live),

It actually gets worse with every viewing!

The forces invoked to literally punt a Ferrari from the rear and send it off the track are insane.

Grim.

The 2014 R18 and what sounds like a 458 testing at Yas Marina

Sterling Archer

Was reading a few articles about the crash online, all coming to the same conclusion that because Matteo Malucell was still moving at the time of impact the forces involved were significantly lowered, the impact was horrific to look at but

For Malucelli, the main force of the impact was transmitted to him from the initial rear-end hit. The Ferrari, shunted from behind, went through an extreme acceleration—the G-forces were greater than what Gidley's car suffered in deceleration. The result for Malucelli was massive whiplash, which in turn knocks the brain hard into the front of the skull. That’s bad, and it explains his severe concussion. But again, because the Ferrari had ample room to accelerate—and, critically, not change direction—the impact force was greatly reduced. More of the energy from the crash was spent moving the Ferrari forward instead of crushing the driver.

Read more: http://www.roadandtrack.com/daytona24/memo-gidly-matteo-malucelli-crash-analysis#ixzz2sZ5lhWKs

Grim.

Bathhurst 12H about to start

http://new.livestream.com/itvl/events/2579617