2012 DAYTONA 24 THREAD

Dang keyboard cannot fully relay ones intent so I'll exit stage left.

 

The Ford DP's have the HP and are fastest on the straights.

Ferrari needs another yellow to get back onto the same lap as the Porsche's which are running 1/2/3.

Running 1/2/3 at Daytona. Been too long since Ferrari has run 1/2/3 at Daytona...

 

Any idea why the drastic performance differece? Is the 458 just not dialed in yet as a race car?

 

Same here. When it comes to racing I'm a "fan" (though not a fanatic) and not a participant. While at the track yesterday, in most cases, it was difficult to tell which car was which unless you had the color schemes memorized. In addition, most viewing positions were quite distant as well.

Well, it is my opinion

 

HP caused by restriction mandated by Grand AM.

Generally the Porsche's are also slipperier (less drag) but are still fast enough in the turns/infield to lead.

 

It looks like the Risi 458 might still have a shot, race isn't over yet.

 

Jim, I think the 458s are showing incredibly well vs. the Pcars. they have the pace, both in qualifying and the race. Two 458s qualified in the top 5 and right now, they are within 2/10ths of the fastest lap by a 911.

granted, it's a new car to the series so it's not fully developed. Porsche has the upper hand in development, durability, and numbers...there are 5x as many 911s as 458s in the field but I don't think the Ferraris are at a fundamental disadvantage. remember, the current 997 cup car has 7 or 8 seasons of development under its belt.

things will get interesting next year, when the 458 and R8 have a year of development under their belts and (presumably) the 991 Cup car will debut

 

That shows you what the heck I know (not much). Thanks for the clarification.

I thought the Chevy (#5, #10, #90, #99, etc) was all in house.

On a side note, I'm glad they gave some mention to Gianpierro Moretti. I had some concerns as they didn't mention anything up until an hour ago.

 

When the flag drops we'll see who's on the podium.

 

the 60 and the 8 are having a hell of a battle for the lead!

 

Hahaha! SO true. I was watching that myself. No urgency in throttle, brake or steering inputs... That's ok, the car wouldnt be out there without him!

 

Great pass by Allmendinger!

 

GO Risi! Bertolini is an machine! GO Beretta!

 

Sucks big time for Ganassi and 01.

 

Anyone know what happened to #23 GT3?

 

Rear suspension failure

 

So sad the the # 59 will have to pit again, really hoping Hurley would win :-(.

Need one more caution for JPM to be on lead lap.

 

Looks like they're back on track now, that's too bad since they were doing so well earlier.

 

Woohoo! Go MSR. I've got to know Mike and his people pretty well over the last few years. My buddy Steve does all his team shirts and suits. Adam's a tire changer. I'll be by the shop next week.

Congrats Michael!!

 

+1! A popular win!

Risi in 5th OA with fourth fastest GT lap, IIRC.

1:48.8 versus fastest GT lap in the 23 GT3 1:48.4

A great debut for the Prancing Horse!

 

Sweet Porsche sweep!!!

 

Kudos to Starworks, you should have been the winners! Now onto real sportscar racing starting at Sebring. Sorry Hurley didn't get the GT win :-(. Congrats to Risi.

Carol

 

Ford, Ford, Ford.

Porsche, Porsche, Porsche.

That Porsche GT3 is some car. Easy to understand why they sell 2600 of them a year.

 

after Chevy dominated the pre-race PR with the Corvette DP, Ford stole the show. lots of people are smiling in Dearborn today

 

Anyone else catch the comment where Porsche sells about 2400 9xx cars JUST for the 20 racing series around the world a year ?

On a smaller note , did anyone notice a shot in one of the Continental tire ads with the cars on a track , briefly shooting over a tire wall where you could clearly read "Firehawk" and "BF Goodrich" on tires at the top of a couple stacks , I found it funny in another companies ad.