2012 Rolex 24 At Daytona - Race Finished!

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LMSCorvetteGT2
Well we all know that Corvette knows that, but this is different then Le Mans. I also agree the GT2 races are quite exciting.
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I love this and Le Mans but Le Mans is more a battle of cars whereas this is more about teams since the cars are all so similar performance wise.
LMSCorvetteGT2
On a side note the commentators must be quite tired (understatement obviously) to be talking about race ending moment at this point. I never liked when a commentator started talking ill or jinx like speaking, because when things go wrong I always blame that commentator(s).
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They were swapping the commentators after a few hours at the start of the race, I don't know if these ones have done a load of hours in the night stint.
 
Yeah they've been the same guys for at least 5 hours.
 
Damn 99 car off.

Now full course caution, too bad the #5 isn't on the same lap as the 8 to actually benefit.
 
LMSCorvetteGT2
Damn 99 car off.

Now full course caution, too bad the #5 isn't on the same lap as the 8 to actually benefit.
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I thought the commentator said they get a free pass under caution (it was yesterday I might've heard wrong), that might just be if the leader pits though.
 
GOTMAXPOWER
I thought the commentator said they get a free pass under caution, that might just be if the leader pits though.
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I think it runs like the Nascar caution system. Under the caution cars can get a free pass and what not.
 
LMSCorvetteGT2
I think it runs like the Nascar caution system. Under the caution cars can get a free pass and what not.
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That kind of sucks, I can understand it in NASCAR but its not great for endurance races, it should be who is best for 24 hours who wins not who is best for the final hour.
 
GOTMAXPOWER
That kind of sucks, I can understand it in NASCAR but its not great for endurance races, it should be who is best for 24 hours who wins not who is best for the final hour.
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This is why the awesome skills of Mcnish will win it in the last few laps if the car is close enough to the front.
 
GOTMAXPOWER
That kind of sucks, I can understand it in NASCAR but its not great for endurance races, it should be who is best for 24 hours who wins not who is best for the final hour.
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Grand-Am is NASCAR.

And they have put 75,000 paying spectators into the infield and attracted a stellar field in this time of economic woes. I never thought I'd say this, but NASCAR commands respect for its racing acumen. Even F1 could benefit from studying the ways NASCAR does it.

Respectfully submitted,
Steve
 
Dotini
Grand-Am is NASCAR.

And they have put 75,000 paying spectators into the infield and attracted a stellar field in this time of economic woes. I never thought I'd say this, but NASCAR commands respect for its racing acumen. Even F1 could benefit from studying the ways NASCAR does it.

Respectfully submitted,
Steve
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I know NASCAR own it but I meant the actual type of racing, I should've said stock cars :) Stock car races is more about the spectacle and having more cars in play at the end, in endurance racing I think the winner should be strongest over 24 hours without being given any charity.
 
Watching the Speed TV Stream on their site. The Mazdas sound gooood!:)
 
They're horrible! The V8 DPs however...
 
Just got the stream back on and McNish's car is 2 laps down, don't know what happened... (Edit: He went straight on at the chicane and is damaged.)

Ganassi 01 is still sitting in 2nd :)
 
Has there been ANY cautions during the SPEED blackout? I'm starting to think that the commercial conspiracy theories are true. :nervous:
 
Aw yes, that great feeling of waking up and your car is in 1st :)
 
I'm back. I want to see McNish win. The 63 458 is in 5th!
 
Mr.Tim-Tim
That was a long power nap :p
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Dont judge me lol unfortunately I was on a weird schedule this week so I pass the hell out. Woke up at 7 and watched feed till we left.
 
iaustin7
Watching the Speed TV Stream on their site. The Mazdas sound gooood!:)
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You should here them in person 👍

Ill try to post some of the pics i took yesterday and today here.
 
GOTMAXPOWER
The cars damaged, I'm hoping Ganassi can take it, 01 is in a great position and 02 is only 4 laps back.
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Idk mcnish is in third and the 60 ford is second.
 
bermudakid
You should here them in person 👍

Ill try to post some of the pics i took yesterday and today here.
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Nice! 👍
 
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I want a caution!
 
I specifically want to see the Tronix Country commercial again. I need to see that 50 inch plasma that my life depends on.
 
Finally made it to the In Field and WOW!! Ive never seen it this extravagant!!
 
I thought they parked the Oryx Audi R8?
 
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