911 RSR wins Le Mans at LMP GTE Class
06-18-2018, 11:26 AM
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You are welcome.
My point was not to minimize the quality of the pilots, but really in Le Mans, (as with any 24 hours race), it is the team that wins.
And usually, the car that wins is the one that has spend the least time into the pits.
My point was not to minimize the quality of the pilots, but really in Le Mans, (as with any 24 hours race), it is the team that wins.
And usually, the car that wins is the one that has spend the least time into the pits.
06-18-2018, 12:23 PM
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06-18-2018, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Ascend
I don't know if RSR had BOP advantage
Or, all that turbocharged ford GT + aerodynamics is not what it was hyped up to be.
Or, all that turbocharged ford GT + aerodynamics is not what it was hyped up to be.
Ahhhh, the Ford GTs dominated last year. Aero is pretty damn good.
What a difference a year makes.
06-18-2018, 03:33 PM
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Digression aside ... there was a BOP adjustment on Friday that impacted many cars in the class, including Porsche and Ford. In reality, the BOP probably favored the Porsche (70th Anniversary ... hmm), but the Pink Pig ran flawlessly. The 94 retired, 93 had an alternator issue, and the 91 got hung up at pit out (along with at least one ford) during a safety car period.
The Ford has outstanding aero efficiency - witness Daytona - and typically has the least power of any car in GTE; that’s per a Porsche GTE crew member.
06-18-2018, 04:12 PM
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Where is all the whining from the chicken littles that watch 5 minutes a year and pontificate about their grand theories regarding GTE racing? One esteemed member of this very forum once informed me that the new RSR was actually turbo, it was just a secret!
Digression aside ... there was a BOP adjustment on Friday that impacted many cars in the class, including Porsche and Ford. In reality, the BOP probably favored the Porsche (70th Anniversary ... hmm), but the Pink Pig ran flawlessly. The 94 retired, 93 had an alternator issue, and the 91 got hung up at pit out (along with at least one ford) during a safety car period.
The Ford has outstanding aero efficiency - witness Daytona - and typically has the least power of any car in GTE; that’s per a Porsche GTE crew member.
Digression aside ... there was a BOP adjustment on Friday that impacted many cars in the class, including Porsche and Ford. In reality, the BOP probably favored the Porsche (70th Anniversary ... hmm), but the Pink Pig ran flawlessly. The 94 retired, 93 had an alternator issue, and the 91 got hung up at pit out (along with at least one ford) during a safety car period.
The Ford has outstanding aero efficiency - witness Daytona - and typically has the least power of any car in GTE; that’s per a Porsche GTE crew member.
06-18-2018, 04:27 PM
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You know as well as I do that there are games and politics played to garner a better BoP. Ferd has done a good job in the past, but as you say, maybe Porsche 70th was in consideration. They did take 10 kilos after qualifying before the race, so I think Porsche's dominance in practice and qualifying prob played a role. But what do I know, apparently I only watch 5 mins a year.....
06-18-2018, 04:47 PM
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Digression aside ... there was a BOP adjustment on Friday that impacted many cars in the class, including Porsche and Ford. In reality, the BOP probably favored the Porsche (70th Anniversary ... hmm), but the Pink Pig ran flawlessly. The 94 retired, 93 had an alternator issue, and the 91 got hung up at pit out (along with at least one ford) during a safety car period.
The Ford has outstanding aero efficiency - witness Daytona - and typically has the least power of any car in GTE; that’s per a Porsche GTE crew member.
The Ford has outstanding aero efficiency - witness Daytona - and typically has the least power of any car in GTE; that’s per a Porsche GTE crew member.
What the hell is the point of racing if you are given an advantage just because it's your 70th anniversary?
That's a load of bullsh*t.
06-18-2018, 04:49 PM
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Question- did GTE Am run the 911 RSR last year...the same RSR as this year? I don't think so. Thanks.
06-19-2018, 01:36 AM
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06-19-2018, 04:54 AM
#26
Drifting
Or that classic Ford-Ferrari battle in 2016 ... 50th anniversary of first Ford win. What a coincidence!
06-19-2018, 07:10 AM
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There was no BoP advantage for Porsche as this proves:
FORD
Car #
Average Lap time (Laps under 3:55)
Best
66
03:52.6
03:50.3
67
03:52.6
03:50.2
68
03:52.3
03:50.1
69
03:52.8
03:50.2
PORSCHE
Car #
Average Lap time (Laps under 3:55)
Best
91
03:52.3
03:50.2
92
03:52.5
03:50.4
93
03:52.8
03:50.5
94
03:53.0
03:51.2
FORD
Car #
Average Lap time (Laps under 3:55)
Best
66
03:52.6
03:50.3
67
03:52.6
03:50.2
68
03:52.3
03:50.1
69
03:52.8
03:50.2
PORSCHE
Car #
Average Lap time (Laps under 3:55)
Best
91
03:52.3
03:50.2
92
03:52.5
03:50.4
93
03:52.8
03:50.5
94
03:53.0
03:51.2
06-19-2018, 07:14 AM
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06-19-2018, 09:00 PM
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Drifting
That's incorrect; the AM cars must be to the spec of the previous year cars, but not necessarily produced in the prior year. There were 6 AM cars at Le Mans, and I don't think there were 6 RSRs made last year.
06-20-2018, 02:25 AM
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