06-25-2015, 08:39 AM | #57 |
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Why wouldn't they just change where the spectators are allowed? Otherwise a better restriction might be horsepower or horsepower/weight like what is done now for NASCAR, Formula 1, etc.
I really liked the new focus on track times to get us some refined production cars. Having a standard like the ring allowed for easy relative comparisons across makes. Sort of an SAT for cars. Magazines are using VIR and other tracks as benchmarks, so all is not lost.
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06-25-2015, 10:12 AM | #58 |
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I guess its time to Retire the Ring times and find another good track to test and tune on and hopefully catch on. I vote VIR or COTA as Laguna Seca is too small IMO. I Know that Motortrend uses it for their Best drivers cars segments but it doesnt benefit High Hp cars for its small straight. Sad that they banned Lap times and its seems a bit fishy to do it before a smaller manufacter trys to attempt it and will prolly beat it. Also setting a speed limit at a race track is dumb. Its called Improve safety of the track. We need a billionare to buy it and upgrade it.
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06-25-2015, 12:42 PM | #59 |
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I vote that manufacturers pick one of the most challenging and best F1 tracks to date... to do their fastest lap times. Top 3 IMO is:
1) Suzuka (Japan) 2) Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 3) Silverstone (England) |
06-25-2015, 12:50 PM | #60 |
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There are plenty to choose from.
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06-25-2015, 09:51 PM | #61 |
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Hmmmm, where is the C7 Z06 laptime?
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07-07-2015, 02:51 PM | #62 |
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07-08-2015, 12:50 PM | #63 | |
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09-22-2015, 08:08 AM | #64 |
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The latest 'Ring mishap... a major one too! Not during a race but during an open track session I believe.
From YT: Renault Megane RS rolls filmed from a 200 SX with RB20. This was in excess of a 120 MPH! Driver reported ok :-) |
09-22-2015, 08:23 AM | #65 |
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Dang. Glad the driver is okay. Says a lot about the safety of new cars. At the same time it may bode ill when it comes to removing the ban anytime soon. Rumor was they planned to start some modifications in November that would lead to a lifting in March.
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09-22-2015, 08:44 AM | #66 |
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saw that video last night. Hard to believe the driver was alright. glad they were though.
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09-22-2015, 08:44 AM | #67 |
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The racetrack has a speed limit, but the highway doesn't? Only in Europe. Simple solution... ban spectators from dangerous areas. Put up a fence to keep them out. Either that or ditch the Ring and use a different track for testing.
I also noticed in the video above (Stingrays post) - the driver gets out and runs to the crash. He either had no helmet on or he removed it in world record time.. Are there no requirements for safety equipment?
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09-22-2015, 08:46 AM | #68 |
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there's a video Top Gear did of them racing that transit van around the ring, if I remember correctly the woman driving it wasn't wearing a helmet.
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However, it would be nice if they required more safety equipment in the cars and on the drivers. Most car manufactures require cages and helmets, but that doesn't appear to be a "track" requirement.
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09-22-2015, 10:20 AM | #70 |
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I'm amazed they don't require Helmets!
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