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Much as I'd love to see it happen, I have a funny feeling that the Audi steam-roller will just do it's usual efficient job of keeping the cars running like clockwork and out of trouble.
The MGs are quick but, I fear, still a little fragile. And I'm not sure how long a gearbox change takes but if it's more than 5 minutes then they've lost another lap to Audi right there.
Don't get me wrong, I'll be cheering them on all the way, but I think they've got their work cut out to get an outright win.
The MGs are quick but, I fear, still a little fragile. And I'm not sure how long a gearbox change takes but if it's more than 5 minutes then they've lost another lap to Audi right there.
Don't get me wrong, I'll be cheering them on all the way, but I think they've got their work cut out to get an outright win.
Hmmm...
Would also love to see MG or Bentley get one over Audi..
However, at the PreQual weekend Audi looked ultra dominant, the car looked quick, was quick but also didn't look like it was straining. MG looked quick, but slightly on the edge. Methinks they'll try a quick 'turn up the boost' for Qualifying to get a good Qualifying position.. 24hrs though? Not sure... Bentley looked supreme, but just a tad slow. The Oreca's looked slow, but were quick and the Caddies looked quick but were slow!! If Caddie sort out their (possible) power problem then they'll be right on it - their chassis looks good, but their engine seems down on power (IMO).
Who knows what June will bring... Audi are pushing for something, which might be just out of their reach, same 3 drivers winning for 3 consecutive years, but it might just be the Audi of JH which stops this from happening.
The Panoz's win recently should add a bit more interest, but by all accounts JH was all over JM in the final few laps.. and I think was quoted as saying he could have lapped the whole field!! (I think another Panoz, innocently, got in his way)
As long as it's not a "walkover" it should be a good race. Last year was bit of a washout (apologies for the pun... ).
PS
Would also love to see MG or Bentley get one over Audi..
However, at the PreQual weekend Audi looked ultra dominant, the car looked quick, was quick but also didn't look like it was straining. MG looked quick, but slightly on the edge. Methinks they'll try a quick 'turn up the boost' for Qualifying to get a good Qualifying position.. 24hrs though? Not sure... Bentley looked supreme, but just a tad slow. The Oreca's looked slow, but were quick and the Caddies looked quick but were slow!! If Caddie sort out their (possible) power problem then they'll be right on it - their chassis looks good, but their engine seems down on power (IMO).
Who knows what June will bring... Audi are pushing for something, which might be just out of their reach, same 3 drivers winning for 3 consecutive years, but it might just be the Audi of JH which stops this from happening.
The Panoz's win recently should add a bit more interest, but by all accounts JH was all over JM in the final few laps.. and I think was quoted as saying he could have lapped the whole field!! (I think another Panoz, innocently, got in his way)
As long as it's not a "walkover" it should be a good race. Last year was bit of a washout (apologies for the pun... ).
PSBlundell was the fastest car on the circuit during the night when it was p*ss*ing it down last year, if it's another 24 hour wash out I think MG could have a chance. Don't think the LMP900's could get the power down on the standing water.
Personally I'd rather it stayed dry and warm in which case I think the Audis will do it again.
Personally I'd rather it stayed dry and warm in which case I think the Audis will do it again.
well working on the basis that the socialising and beer are actually far more important than any racing I'll vote for the great weather 
But if we could have both I'd like to see either Panoz or MG win, anyone really as long as it's not f
g Audi again
>> Edited by MikeE on Thursday 6th June 15:30
But if we could have both I'd like to see either Panoz or MG win, anyone really as long as it's not f
g Audi again >> Edited by MikeE on Thursday 6th June 15:30
MG may not be quite as fast as the Audi's but they are more fuel efficient, so if they last the distance they could come in with a chance. Someone (can't remember where I read it)has calculated that at testing and qualifying pace the MGs should be in front after 24 hrs when fuel stops are taken into account
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