Rolex 24 this weekend

snakeplissken · 01-21-2014, 11:26 AM

Headed down on Thursday and "camping" in the infield. Looking forward to seeing the Viper GTS-Rs vs. the C7Rs, but the race I really want to see is the Continental Challenge race on Friday. The team from Autometrics has a Cayman running in the ST class and it looks strong.

SRT just got a little love from IMSA on weight reduction and a bump in fuel capacity. Don't think it will be enough to keep up with the Corvettes though. They are fast.

RoadconeTuning · 01-21-2014, 01:44 PM

Is that this weekend? what channel is it on this year? i've missed the past 3

snakeplissken · 01-21-2014, 02:08 PM

Fox Sports (1&2). Also streaming on www.Imsa.com.

http://www.imsa.com/races/rolex-24-d...FYtxOgod-XcAUQ

cobraetti · 01-21-2014, 02:17 PM

ill be there as well

RoadconeTuning · 01-21-2014, 02:17 PM

Just looked up the rules and car classes... i didnt realize they completely axed the LMP1 cars...

ForceFed4g63 · 01-21-2014, 03:03 PM

Definitely on my bucket list, have fun!

BIRDMAN · 01-21-2014, 03:13 PM

snakeplissken · 01-21-2014, 03:30 PM

snakeplissken · 01-24-2014, 07:52 PM

04ctd · 01-24-2014, 08:44 PM

wassup with the BMW flag draping the WartHog?

MonteC · 01-24-2014, 09:50 PM

My bank guy Charles Smits said he was heading down there today. Looks like fun.

snakeplissken · 01-25-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 04ctd

wassup with the BMW flag draping the WartHog?

That's my buddy's warthog. I put it on there as a goof.

RoadconeTuning · 01-26-2014, 08:31 PM

brutal race... did they ever figure out the overheating issue on the C7R?

BIRDMAN · 01-26-2014, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

brutal race... did they ever figure out the overheating issue on the C7R?

What were the results?

GreebeanZ28 · 01-26-2014, 11:12 PM

Love the phantom cautions and the winner of one class being penalized for avoidable contact on the last lap when replays clearly showed there was no contact. At least they over turned the penalty.....4 hours after the race.

snakeplissken · 01-27-2014, 10:42 PM

RoadconeTuning · 01-28-2014, 09:33 AM

Was anyone else upset that they only covered half of the classes on FS1? that seems to be the biggest gripe i've read around the internet. I've also seen where people suggested a traveling safety team after seeing the locals fumble.

GreebeanZ28 · 01-28-2014, 10:16 AM

Every major motorsports series needs a traveling team. Coverage was spotty it seemed. Like i didnt get to see any during the night, had to wait til morning to see anything.

clubracergt1 · 01-28-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

Was anyone else upset that they only covered half of the classes on FS1? that seems to be the biggest gripe i've read around the internet. I've also seen where people suggested a traveling safety team after seeing the locals fumble.

I agree completely. It is nice that F1 and Indy car each have traveling medical teams. I have seen several interviews with drivers who praise the improved training and familiarity between the drivers and medical staff. They have discussed how comforting it is to, not only see a familiar face in an incident, but to know that the people responsible for their safety is highly trained in such maneuvers.

BIRDMAN · 01-30-2014, 10:20 PM

Looked like the C7R had better brakes (and could brake later) than most of the competition...

01-21-2014, 11:26 AM	#1
snakeplissken Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lowcountry Posts: 2,225	Rolex 24 this weekend Headed down on Thursday and "camping" in the infield. Looking forward to seeing the Viper GTS-Rs vs. the C7Rs, but the race I really want to see is the Continental Challenge race on Friday. The team from Autometrics has a Cayman running in the ST class and it looks strong. SRT just got a little love from IMSA on weight reduction and a bump in fuel capacity. Don't think it will be enough to keep up with the Corvettes though. They are fast.

01-21-2014, 01:44 PM	#2
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	Is that this weekend? what channel is it on this year? i've missed the past 3 __________________ FIRSBIRZ

01-21-2014, 02:17 PM	#4
cobraetti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: goose creek, sc Posts: 274	ill be there as well __________________

01-21-2014, 02:17 PM	#5
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	Just looked up the rules and car classes... i didnt realize they completely axed the LMP1 cars... __________________ FIRSBIRZ

01-21-2014, 03:13 PM	#7
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	__________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*

01-21-2014, 02:08 PM	#3
snakeplissken Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lowcountry Posts: 2,225	Fox Sports (1&2). Also streaming on www.Imsa.com. http://www.imsa.com/races/rolex-24-d...FYtxOgod-XcAUQ

01-21-2014, 03:03 PM	#6
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Definitely on my bucket list, have fun!

01-21-2014, 03:30 PM	#8
snakeplissken Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lowcountry Posts: 2,225

01-24-2014, 07:52 PM	#9
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01-24-2014, 08:44 PM	#10
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	wassup with the BMW flag draping the WartHog? __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

01-24-2014, 09:50 PM	#11
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01-26-2014, 08:31 PM	#13
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	brutal race... did they ever figure out the overheating issue on the C7R? __________________ FIRSBIRZ

01-26-2014, 11:12 PM	#15
GreebeanZ28 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Easley Posts: 2,300	Love the phantom cautions and the winner of one class being penalized for avoidable contact on the last lap when replays clearly showed there was no contact. At least they over turned the penalty.....4 hours after the race. __________________

01-27-2014, 10:42 PM	#16
snakeplissken Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lowcountry Posts: 2,225

01-28-2014, 09:33 AM	#17
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	Was anyone else upset that they only covered half of the classes on FS1? that seems to be the biggest gripe i've read around the internet. I've also seen where people suggested a traveling safety team after seeing the locals fumble. __________________ FIRSBIRZ

01-28-2014, 10:16 AM	#18
GreebeanZ28 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Easley Posts: 2,300	Every major motorsports series needs a traveling team. Coverage was spotty it seemed. Like i didnt get to see any during the night, had to wait til morning to see anything. __________________

01-30-2014, 10:20 PM	#20
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	Looked like the C7R had better brakes (and could brake later) than most of the competition... __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*