I messed the live stream, but I got to re-live it through the play-by-play comments. Very nice !!

I hope to catch some live stream tomorrow !!! Good luck !!

 

Stream is up.


Timing and Scoring - Looks like they must have had an issue and dropped 12 spots early.

http://www.racewrl.com/live-timing

 

Great battle going on right now with a big winged BMW...

 

I just arrived at the track. I think the 12 place drop was because we started the race based on the finish position from yesterday and there were many faster cars behind us.

I am told the different tires are working well and the driver is happy.

Chris

 

Internet troubles... Double post

 

The gearbox making some noise...

Lot of traffic, fun racing right now.

Paul and I are in the chat.

 

Chad appears to be short shifting and saving some fuel. I think he is concerned about getting worse economy than yesterday. The current rear tires are shorter than what we ran yesterday and the avg rpm is going to be a little higher.

The gearbox has had a scratchy 4th gear since Daytona. It never seems to get any worse. I shift ever so slightly slower than I otherwise would and it seems ok. It will get a build after this race.

We should complete a few more laps today compared to yesterday and it looks like the winning GP1 car has had trouble already.

Chris

 

3rd too. Especially on the DS at the end of the straight.

 

I am getting suited up now. The gearbox should not be an issue.

I am feeling a little fatigue from yesterday due to the fact that I don't drive regularly anymore. That will disappear for the first half of the stint but I will feel it again towards the end.

I will be driving at 100% unless I am told to conserve. That will be obvious because I will be using 3rd gear in Turns 2 and/or 11.

Chris

 

Good luck Chris.

 

Just watched about 20min. One day ill be that smooth.

It apears to be a slower track but technically difficult. Not a lot of visual clues for braking and turns.

 

That was a harder session than yesterday. The car has less grip but it's more nimble and better balanced overall. It also brakes quite a bit better, like the front tires are sticking better under braking.

I got very tired about 9 laps from the end and had to slow down a little. That's embarrassing but to be expected since I don't drive much anymore.

It looks like all the cars have lost grip, the GTO cars especially. Them passing me was really awkward at times, because they have to slow down more for the corners.

Our tires held up during the a stint and the balance did not change at all. I think we'll be ok tire wise but I thought that yesterday too. We'll see how Adam is doing in a few minutes.

I was asked to drive the last stint but I don't really want to. I will see how I feel in an hour. I am super glad it is not as hot as forecast.

The oil pressure thread guys are probably curious about temps. On average I saw 200 coolant, 240 oil, and 255 trans. The trans is hotter than I expected it would be. Feels like a dry and breezy 85 out here.

Chris

 

Chris, nice job. You could definitely see the difference in grip. I saw you up to lap 112 and then my reception cut out on my phone. Appreciate you sharing the race with us. Certainly adds a little wind to our sails as we discuss M96 durability.

 

I am feeling up to it now so I will be doing the final stint. Getting in at 2:20 or so.

We are aiming at 4th overall.

Chris

 

Nice - good luck closing it out.