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[dalin80]

I find it amazing how one engine in these LMP1's lasts an equivalent of 12 Formula 1 races.

Honestly I think WEC LMP is where the action is for top level tech. F1 is too bogged down in politics.

 

[dalin80]

1/4 of the way through, enjoy the night!

 

[Dilly]

Hartley's stint is a bit disappointing.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Audi is quadruple-stinting their tires, whereas Toyota can only triple-stint. As long as the R18s can stay on the lead lap, or close, Toyota winning the race may not be a sure thing.

 

[Konosuke]

That Porsche sounds amazing.

 

[Dilly]

Mark Webber is in!

 

[Elfforkusu]

So... what happened with the Porsche? Saw it pulled off to the side, anything wrong?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

So... what happened with the Porsche? Saw it pulled off to the side, anything wrong?

Nothing serious, Hartley just locked the brakes and flat-spotted the tires on his in-lap.

 

[dalin80]

Ignoring the car being on fire so they can refuel the car first... Dedication.

 

[blanky]

Ignoring the car being on fire so they can refuel the car first... Dedication.

That team is the very definition of hard knuckles this year. I hope they can finish.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Safety Car.

Car #47 spun at the Porsche Curves and is on track.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Audi #2 gets the shaft on safety car timing... again.

 

[dalin80]

Audi #2 gets the shaft on safety car timing... again.

The toyota will have the same thing so it's not as bad as it could have been.

 

[LoveCake]

Another safety car !

Whats happened ?

 

[dalin80]

Another safety car !

Whats happened ?

#47 suffered a suspension failure mid corner then tagged a wall.

 

[E92 M3]

Dammit, Comcast doesn't carry Fox Sports 2. Shit I miss, the regular Speed channel that covered racing properly. Where is a good place to watch the race - any streams since Fox Sports 1 is ending. (Watch Fox 2 stream - love Bob Varsha and the gang.)

 

[TylerD]

Dammit, Comcast doesn't carry Fox Sports 2. Shit I miss, the regular Speed channel that covered racing properly. Where is a good place to watch the race - any streams since Fox Sports 1 is ending. (Watch Fox 2 stream - love Bob Varsha and the gang.)

PM Sent. I am in the same boat.

Here is the link to a compendium for a bunch of options for following via twitter, audio, video, etc.

http://reillybrennan.com/post/87874274460/2014-24-hours-of-le-mans-couch-kit-streaming-all-the

 

[DrM]

Night is falling slowly and then, weird things happens in Le Mans - like 458 suddenly turning into LMP1s

and one more thing - that headlights on LMPs, how strong are they?

 

[dalin80]

Night is falling slowly and then, weird things happens in Le Mans - like 458 suddenly turning into LMP1s

That would require a 458 staying out of the gravel for more then 3 minutes.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Dammit, Comcast doesn't carry Fox Sports 2. Shit I miss, the regular Speed channel that covered racing properly. Where is a good place to watch the race - any streams since Fox Sports 1 is ending. (Watch Fox 2 stream - love Bob Varsha and the gang.)

Comcast (Xfinity) here, too. Just get the Fox Sports GO app, (if your provider is eligible), as they stream the entire race without commercial interruption. Stream to your TV via HDMI and you're set.

 

[TylerD]

Night is falling slowly and then, weird things happens in Le Mans - like 458 suddenly turning into LMP1s

and one more thing - that headlights on LMPs, how strong are they?

I haven't seen them run at night yet but in previous years the LED headlights on the Audis were like suns.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Night time, baby.

Love night racing, so much.

 

[E92 M3]

Comcast (Xfinity) here, too. Just get the Fox Sports GO app, (if your provider is eligible), as they stream the entire race without commercial interruption. Stream to your TV via HDMI and you're set.

According to their schedule Fox Go will only stream for an hour, but I'll check it out!

edit: Is this only for mobile?

Night time, baby.

Love night racing, so much.

Me too! It's so intense.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Terribly costly pit stop for the #73 Corvette. Air jack malfunction, of all things.

According to their schedule Fox Go will only stream for an hour, but I'll check it out!

edit: Is this only for mobile?

There's a PC version as well. It's what I'm watching on right now.

 

[Psychotext]

OK, me and the missus are go for staying at the track through the night. Veterans... Tell us where to go. So far we've only really done from s bit below the Ferris wheel to Dunlop bridge.

 

[Deadman]

This is my favourite time of the race, the cars look so good in this light.

 

[E92 M3]

Terribly costly pit stop for the #73 Corvette. Air jack malfunction, of all things.



There's a PC version as well. It's what I'm watching on right now.

Joy - it requires windows 8 lol....

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

This is my favourite time of the race, the cars look so good in this light.

There's no lovelier sight in all of racing. None.

Joy - it requires windows 8 lol....

My bad, I should have mentioned that.

 

[Dilly]

Those headlights are like looking in the sun.

 

[E92 M3]

There's no lovelier sight in all of racing. None.



My bad, I should have mentioned that.

Not your fault...I'll watch other streams. Just love Varsha and the squad - not the same without them.

 

[dalin80]

Those headlights are like looking in the sun.

They were inspired by the Audi road cars that drive 1m away from your back bumper with high beams and fog lights on.

 

[DrM]

I haven't seen them run at night yet but in previous years the LED headlights on the Audis were like suns.

Yeah i know, GT drivers complained about that. I wonder how much more powerful they are compared to car's headlight bulbs.

 

[E92 M3]

They were inspired by the Audi road cars that drive 1m away from your back bumper with high beams and fog lights on.

Haha - I assume you're talking from experience. Never had that happen with me, yet lol.

 

[Elfforkusu]

They were inspired by the Audi road cars that drive 1m away from your back bumper with high beams and fog lights on.

It's the reverse, actually

 

[Igo]

How did the #20 Porsche lose two laps on the lead?

 

[blanky]

How did the #20 Porsche lose two laps on the lead?

It started slowing down to about +6 secs per lap and Hartley made a few mistakes. Webber doesn't seem to have the pace either, or the car has an issue.

 

[Jezbollah]

It started slowing down to about +6 secs per lap and Hartley made a few mistakes. Webber doesn't seem to have the pace either, or the car has an issue.

It's just been stated that after Hartley got out and Webber took over that they're nursing a problem with the car.

 

[blanky]

It's just been stated that after Hartley got out and Webber took over that they're nursing a problem with the car.

Figures as much, it would be weird that both drivers are significantly slower than their sister car. I hope they can fix it but that seems unlikely

 

[DrM]

It's just been stated that after Hartley got out and Webber took over that they're nursing a problem with the car.

must be something with their hybrid system

 

[Juicy Bob]

It's Webber. Of course the car has a problem.

 

[E92 M3]

It's Webber. Of course the car has a problem.

 

[Elfforkusu]

must be something with their hybrid system

Seems like a reasonable guess. Would account for the lap times.

It's Webber. Of course the car has a problem.

This is Le Mans, though! The equipment isn't bandaided and duct taped together to last for 2 hours, it has to make it for a whole 24.

 

[Deaf Spacker]

What are the flashing lights that you sometimes see trackside? Are they triggered by cars towards the end of a high speed straight?

 

[blanky]

What are the flashing lights that you sometimes see trackside? Are they triggered by cars towards the end of a high speed straight?

They're aids for the marshalls. So flashing blue is a blue flag means you're slow and should let someone pass for instance.

 

[Deaf Spacker]

They're aids for the marshalls. So flashing blue is a blue flag means you're slow and should let someone pass for instance.

I getcha, can they flash white? As I'm sure that's what I saw.

 

[Juicy Bob]

I getcha, can they flash white? As I'm sure that's what I saw.

Yes they can. White would mean a warning to drivers that there's a very slow car ahead - most likely one recovering to the pits with a problem.

 

[vitacola]

Ha, Webber's still sporting the Red Bull helmet.

 

[Deaf Spacker]

Yes they can. White would mean a warning to drivers that there's a very slow car ahead - most likely one recovering to the pits with a problem.

Now it makes sense, thank you.

 

[David Incorporated Esq.]

So how's Porsche coming along? I'm a big Porsche-phile so it's a little disheartening seeing them holding in 4th and 5th place.

 

[blanky]

So how's Porsche coming along? I'm a big Porsche-phile so it's a little disheartening seeing them holding in 4th and 5th place.

It's their first time back again, that's never gonna go smooth. They seem to have issues with both cars with braking/energy recovery system. But not crippling yet.