80th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours - 16–17 June 2012

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Or Porsche :D
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I could see Porsche leaving the race scene sooner than Ferrari. But yeah, it's pretty much embedded in the DNA of both companies.

Now, I could see Ferrari leaving F1, if the powers that be don't keep them happy. In which case they'd be back into LMP in a flash.
 
You know you're a GT fan when you recognize Radio Le Mans' song :lol:.

She sells sanctuary from GT4 anyone??
 
Ardius
Have Porsche really backed motorsports fully though? The last decade they've been pretty low-key really, selling GT cars and running the various national Cup series and international SuperCup series.

Its a big shame they never followed up on the LMP2 programme with the RS Spyders. Rumour is they are coming back for LMP1 finally though.
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It's not a rumour. They return in 2014.
 
I don't think Porsche has factory teams in LeMans, just factory drivers scattered about.
 
GTPorsche
I don't think Porsche has factory teams in LeMans, just factory drivers scattered about.
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Till they return to P1 :)
 
This NASCAR practice has gone on for far too long now.
 
GTPorsche
I don't think Porsche has factory teams in LeMans, just factory drivers scattered about.
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True but the teams have factory support so it's not completely private either.
 
nice to see the arguements have still continued lol
 
Man, i need to sleep.

Long day today.

Catch ya laters, hope all goes well!

And that the headlights stops shining so much...
 
Toyota Nr 7 back into the box.

To take the nose off!! Again!!
 
#7 getting serviced in the box yet again...
 
GTPorsche
I don't think Porsche has factory teams in LeMans, just factory drivers scattered about.
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The Flying Lizards are factory backed in the ALMS, and obviously Patty Long is a factory driver, and the only North American one to boot (Hey Porsche if you'd like another I'd be happy to oblige..) not sure about the others, pretty sure Jorg Bergmeister is a factory driver as well.
 
SPEED's coverage is... tolerable now that they don't have to share it with other sports and commercials.
 
Toyota back in the garage...
 
Toyora in again :(
 
I've just woken up again. Whats happened between 22 hours in and now?
 
Not much go back to sleep
 
I like SPEED's coverage this year, not as many commercials. Now if only they'd get off NASCAR for a bit..
 
Mac K
The Flying Lizards are factory backed in the ALMS, and obviously Patty Long is a factory driver, and the only North American one to boot (Hey Porsche if you'd like another I'd be happy to oblige..) not sure about the others, pretty sure Jorg Bergmeister is a factory driver as well.
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There are currently 11 Porsche works drivers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_Junioren

I believe any team that has a works driver automatically gets factory backing.
 
No. 7 Dead engine.
 
I think it's over for Toyota.

Yup Bye.
 
Toyota are done.
 
Mac K
I like SPEED's coverage this year, not as many commercials. Now if only they'd get off NASCAR for a bit..
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That practice has been one long commercial break from Le Mans.
 
Toyota retired it would seem. :(
 
Anthony Davidson ‏@antdavidson

Well that was a big one! Lying in a French hospital with a broken back wasn't what I had in mind at this stage in the race...
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via twitter.
 
Toyota drivers handshaking. Good achievement, but they're done unfortunately.


Toyota for the win next year?
 
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