Dedicated race thread Le Mans ‘23

[moffspeed]

Well it should be a lot more interesting than the Toyota demo. runs of the last few years. On paper this year should be an all-time classic.

Maybe I’m missing something here but there doesn’t seem to be a dedicated race thread. If so feel free to park your thoughts here as the weekend progresses.

Jota winning both LMH and LMP2, now that would be something…

[BlindedByTheLights]

Looking forward to it this year it should be a good race. Didn’t see how the Cadillac was after yesterdays fire, was it fixable? Just gutted not to actually be there.

[moffspeed]

Cadillac - high pressure fuel union failed apparently. Missed final FP but will run I believe.

[Milner993]

How can I watch the racing without having Eurosport are there any legitimate streams available?

[moffspeed]

First random thought of the day. My first LM visit was in 1976 (yes I’m old..). The ACO invited NASCAR to have a punt that year. The Dodge Charger and Ford Torino that made the journey looked unwieldy and qualified over a minute off outright pole.

This year’’s Camaro qualified significantly quicker than any of the GT cars - OK they’ve been allowed a few liberties but that is impressive.

It has to start from the back of the grid so progress could be interesting…and I love the trolley jacks…

[TCEvo]

In for the (sole) 'Vette as usual, but looking forward to the wider race - esp. that Camaro, love to be there to see/here that.

Can't see past Toyota for the win though - maybe one of the Ferrari's to podium.

Anyone got a decent timing site - ACO's app is sign-up only now?

[CoolC]

Milner993 said:

How can I watch the racing without having Eurosport are there any legitimate streams available?

This. We don't have Eurosport anymore since changing our package.

[moffspeed]

£6.99 monthly subscription to Discovery + (includes Eurosport).

Cancel sub after 1 month. Ad-free LM coverage for < 30p an hour….

[pidsy]

If you have Sky - D+ is free.

One months subscription direct is the best other option I think.

[130R]

moffspeed said:

First random thought of the day. My first LM visit was in 1976 (yes I’m old..). The ACO invited NASCAR to have a punt that year. The Dodge Charger and Ford Torino that made the journey looked unwieldy and qualified over a minute off outright pole.

This year’’s Camaro qualified significantly quicker than any of the GT cars - OK they’ve been allowed a few liberties but that is impressive.

It has to start from the back of the grid so progress could be interesting…and I love the trolley jacks…

Yeah the Camaro was 4 seconds faster over a lap. It takes them much longer to change brakes than the GT cars though.

Hopefully they stay out of trouble because it should be fun to watch.

[130R]

pidsy said:

If you have Sky - D+ is free.

One months subscription direct is the best other option I think.

D+ is free with BT Sports as well

[freedman]

BlindedByTheLights said:

Looking forward to it this year it should be a good race. Didn’t see how the Cadillac was after yesterdays fire, was it fixable? Just gutted not to actually be there.

Engine change apparently

[moffspeed]

Lots of peeps banging on about the pointlessness of the Camaro running uncontested in its own class. Personally I think this sort of variety is what makes Le Mans.

Also, there was a precedent 60 years ago :

[freedman]

moffspeed said:

Lots of peeps banging on about the pointlessness of the Camaro running uncontested in its own class. Personally I think this sort of variety is what makes Le Mans.

Also, there was a precedent 60 years ago :

No issue with it running uncontested, but it’s a garage 56 entry, which is supposed to be for innovation

There is nothing innovative about a lightened NASCAR with carbon brakes

Sure it makes a nice noise and is quick, but what’s the point?

[Jordie Barretts sock]

moffspeed said:

First random thought of the day. My first LM visit was in 1976 (yes I’m old..). The ACO invited NASCAR to have a punt that year. The Dodge Charger and Ford Torino that made the journey looked unwieldy and qualified over a minute off outright pole.

This year’’s Camaro qualified significantly quicker than any of the GT cars - OK they’ve been allowed a few liberties but that is impressive.

It has to start from the back of the grid so progress could be interesting…and I love the trolley jacks…

Not quite, it starts ahead of the GT cars but at the back of LMP2. A sensible decision since it's huge and will be 5 secs a lap quicker than the GTs

[LM240]

Excitement building.

[Rick_1138]

D+ Subscription renewed, going to watch on and off as got a 3.5 year old, but can watch a fair bit once he's asleep.

Is it 2pm or 3 pm UK start, getting diff info where I look?

I assumed was 3

[SixPotBelly]

Rick_1138 said:

D+ Subscription renewed, going to watch on and off as got a 3.5 year old, but can watch a fair bit once he's asleep.

Is it 2pm or 3 pm UK start, getting diff info where I look?

I assumed was 3

Race is 1600 CET to 1600 CET

So race start is 1500 BST

Coverage on Eurosport starts 1400 BST

[Rick_1138]

SixPotBelly said:

Rick_1138 said:

D+ Subscription renewed, going to watch on and off as got a 3.5 year old, but can watch a fair bit once he's asleep.

Is it 2pm or 3 pm UK start, getting diff info where I look?

I assumed was 3

Race is 1600 CET to 1600 CET

So race start is 1500 BST

Coverage on Eurosport starts 1400 BST

Thanks, what was confusing was i assumed it was at 4pm Local, but various places were saying, 4, 3 AND 2 pm.

not stating if it was GMT or not haha.