83rd Running Of The Le Mans 24 Hours - 13/14 June 2015.

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It gon rain.
 
The #31 has an interesting interior :P
 

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Can anybody explain why drivers keep their visors open? Surely they can't have enough time to close them if they're on a crash course.

Edit: #21 closed up shop.
 
Just came to say that Vette is leading GTE Pro, soccer sucks foot balls and I wish this race was either shown in full or simply not at all. Seriously, I'd rather watch anime til I fall asleep than chase patchy, cheap coverage.
DO YOU HEAR ME FOX?!?!? DO YOU HEAR ME VERIZON?!?!?
 
Hofstee
The #31 has an interesting interior :p
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From my understanding, they have UV-lights in the cockpit to light up the dash. No need to light up every single switch or button, just use fluorecent tape/paint. Saves weight, I quess.
 
Savolainen83
From my understanding, they have UV-lights in the cockpit to light up the dash. No need to light up every single swith or button, just use fluorecent tape/paint. Saves weight, I quess.
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We can't see UV light...
 
Davidies
Can anybody explain why drivers keep their visors open? Surely they can't have enough time to close them if they're on a crash course.

Edit: #21 closed up shop.
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If you've ever worn a full face helmet, closing it can get quite humid and stuffy, and since these cars are closed you really don't need them to be closed. Sure, closing it might help in a crash, but these monocoques are so sturdy that it doesn't really matter (see 2011).
 
Hofstee
If you've ever worn a full face helmet, closing it can get quite humid and stuffy, and since these cars are closed you really don't need them to be closed. Sure, closing it might help in a crash, but these monocoques are so sturdy that it doesn't really matter (see 2011).
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And 12 (Toyota) and 14 (practice with Audi)
 
sk8er913
Im attempting to watch all 24 hours... I don't know if ill make it lol.
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I'll probably pass out after happy hour and miss the end like I've done every year. Thank you replays. :)
 
sk8er913
Im attempting to watch all 24 hours... I don't know if ill make it lol.
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Yeah, I'm doing the same. I know I can make it another 4 hours. After that, it might get tough.
 
Hofstee
If you've ever worn a full face helmet, closing it can get quite humid and stuffy, and since these cars are closed you really don't need them to be closed. Sure, closing it might help in a crash, but these monocoques are so sturdy that it doesn't really matter (see 2011).
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I'm thinking that drivers would lower their visor if they detected a fire, to protect their faces, right?
 
sk8er913
Im attempting to watch all 24 hours... I don't know if ill make it lol.
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I tried doing that but I fell asleep about 1hr 30mins into the race. A full day of karting really took it's toll on me. :lol:
 
Davidies
I'm thinking that drivers would lower their visor if they detected a fire, to protect their faces, right?
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Aside from the helmets they have flame retardant headsocks, so it's still not that big of an issue. It's probably more a holdover from open cockpits and the more significant damage possible in GT cars, or if your land roof first like the CLR way back then.

Edit: Just considered, they might also have the neck braces a la Formula 1, in which case the helmets are for protecting your neck more than your head.
 
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