2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar ChampionshipSports Cars

[DesertPenguin]

Gotcha. This race is incredible. It seems like the winner in each class could be any of the cars on the respective lead laps and works out their last pit stops at the right times.

 

[Northstar]

It’s crazy that there are only 2 hours left and every class is still up for grabs. Not to mention Mazda is not only still running but is actually competitive!

 

[DesertPenguin]

Timing shows the #55 and #10 within 2 seconds of each other, fighting for 3rd

 

[raven214]

I’m sure it’s not at all fun for the drivers and team, but that 911 without the rear end looks absolutely badass.

It's an optional, non-aero/non-performance retro package..


..and I rather like it 👍

 

[Jezza819]

Ferrari and Porsche RSR door handle to door handle going into turn 17, looks familiar from several years ago.

 

[Dylan]

Tristan Vautier in the #90 Cadillac just crashed in 17. Big hit! Caution is out!

 

[ProjectWHaT]

 

[Northstar]

#90 crashed into a tire barrier. Someone hit one of the tires as well.

 

[McLaren]

Looked like he carried too much speed out of the turn?

 

[DesertPenguin]

Well this is gonna be a good 15-20 minutes and everyone will fill up on fuel so the next stop will be around 45 minutes left

 

[Michelin Man]

Looks like a headlight went out too.

 

[Dylan]

Looks like he went wide in 17, got on the throttle early, and just drove it into the barriers on exit.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

 

[Dylan]

Watching the replay, it looks like when he went wide, he got on the marbles, and the car just didn't turn.

In other news, the #55's headlights are not working.
Edit: Working now.

 

[Michelin Man]

Well, not in the pits anyway.

 

[DesertPenguin]

I notice from the helicopter shots that most of the track has a some amount of light on it. It's not like Singapore F1 but it's not black darkness. And then some spots are just that. Any reason why they don't have the entire track lite even at a dim ambient level or is it simply the challenge of endurance night racing deal with it mentality?

 

[GTFan24]

Ah yes, probably the greatest ending to a race in Sebring history

 

[Dylan]

Green Flag! 54 spins but get's going.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Ford GT off in the dark and he's getting out. Another yellow?

 

[Northstar]

Derani is in the car, I wonder what will happen.

 

[Michelin Man]

#66 stopped on track, FCY again.

 

[Dylan]

One of the Ford GT's is off track at turn 16 and not moving. Caution is out.

Edit: Tree'd.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Would make for a great picture if it was during the day or dusk

 

[GTFan24]

FCY for one of the fords

 

[Dylan]

That last stint, (the one before this one that went for while) was the second longest green flag run of the race. (Lasted 58 laps.)
Our longest green flag run was the second one. (99 laps)

 

[Dylan]

Green flag!

 

[Northstar]

One hour to go!

 

[ProjectWHaT]

 

[Dylan]

Don't know if they showed it on the IMSA.tv stream, but FOX just showed the #90 crash from the pit lane commitment line camera, and it had a perfect shot of the crash. Car hit the tires, and got flung airborn spinning. Then the #69 slid sideways into some of the tire barrier that got flung out onto the track. Scary stuff.
Sidenote: 1 hour remaining in the race.

Edit: *Looks at post above* Well nevermind i guess.

 

[Dylan]

#24 with a cut tire and/or broken suspension.