25 hours of Thunderhill, race is over |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
25 hours of Thunderhill, race is over |
DanT |
Dec 3 2006, 10:23 PM
Post
#1
|
Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Lost N spaced finishes 2nd place.
That is now a 2nd in 2004 1st in 2005 and 2nd in 2006. Privately funded all amatuer racer team... 3 of the 4 drivers are current/former GGR TTers and AXers. 2 of the 3 drivers have been TTing/Axing for the same amount of time I have. Pretty good considering there were over 50 cars this year. Many of factory teams including 2 factory backed BMW turbo diesels. Many many professional drivers in very fast cars...but they couldn't beat a 32 year old street legal 911. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
nebreitling |
Dec 3 2006, 11:37 PM
Post
#2
|
Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
been reading the blogs all day. it's always fun for me to hear about the attrition rate!
congrats to lost n space. i look foward to hearing more about how they pulled off yet another podium. it's phenomenal that they have even finished three years in a row -- much less on podium. o'connell racing took first in a flawlessly prepared and driven GT3. but then again, what would you expect when you put Craig Stanton, Jason Bowles, and Greg Fordahl in the same office? |
Trekkor |
Dec 3 2006, 11:39 PM
Post
#3
|
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Finally, the results.
it was very exicting see so much of the race. How many laps down were team "L 'N S" from the winner? KT |
DanT |
Dec 3 2006, 11:46 PM
Post
#4
|
Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
It wasn't even close
I think they were back like 60-70 laps. The first place GT3 cup car ran away from the field with little if any down time for repairs. I am just amazed that a group of amatuers with a 32 year old street legal 911 have finished in the top 2 places 3 years in a row. when well funded factory teams from various other manufacturers can't even finish the race. pretty interesting stuff.....and I personally know 3 of the 4 drivers, and many of the team members...if not all of them... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
nebreitling |
Dec 3 2006, 11:48 PM
Post
#5
|
Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
QUOTE How many laps down were team "L 'N S" from the winner? KT don't know, but according to C and D, lost n space finished 120 miles behind o'connell, so that's like ~40 laps. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/12123...r-update-6.html |
Trekkor |
Dec 4 2006, 12:04 AM
Post
#6
|
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
From what i can see, O'Connel logged 705 laps to "L 'n S" 674...
705 is a new record for total laps at the 25. KT |
Brad Roberts |
Dec 4 2006, 10:49 AM
Post
#7
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Tough one for me..
Congrats to Masuo and team for second!, but I have spent more time around Stanton/Fordahl (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I talked to Fordahl on Wednesday evening before the race. He was ecstatic! Cool piece of inside info: Betim Berisha used to work for Fordahl (one of the 5 drivers they had) Betim last work with MattR at Porsche Motorsports. Fordahl paid for his seat by supplying tires for the event. Betim brought on a clothing sponsor (you have seen me wear "Hazardous" shirts/vest's) I think Betim is 25 yo now?? Pretty crazy. I searched all over for results.. couldnt find a damn thing on NASA's site?? WTF B |
Brad Roberts |
Dec 4 2006, 10:52 AM
Post
#8
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Dan failed to mention the late 1995 (or later) 993 3.6 liter engine in that early lightweight 911 chassis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Not sure if they did a G50 in it or not (probably not)
B |
Brad Roberts |
Dec 4 2006, 10:58 AM
Post
#9
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Damn.. my buddy (and multiple 914 owner) Richard Hatfield (owner of Alliance Financial) took 3rd.
Something is wrong. I personally know multiple drivers in the top 3 cars?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I think I will persue a seat next year (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) B |
Trekkor |
Dec 4 2006, 11:00 AM
Post
#10
|
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
http://www.shedracing.com/2006_25hours
9th place team, 2nd in class on...710's. They got 7 hours on their first set and were turning 2:08-10's the whole race. (IMG:http://www.shedracing.com/2506results.jpg) KT |
Trekkor |
Dec 4 2006, 11:04 AM
Post
#11
|
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Rich Walton with "L 'n S", said they were running the same car as last year.
Just "refreshed" the engine. He said it makes 250hp and the car is 2400#'s...On Toyo RA-1's!! Sounds like a 3 liter. A 3.6 on race slicks might have been the race winner for this team. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) KT |
Trekkor |
Dec 4 2006, 11:08 AM
Post
#12
|
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE I think I will persue a seat next year I would love to see a "914Club" sponsored entry. What class would "The Beast" or Scott Y's car fall into in the 25? KT |
grantsfo |
Dec 4 2006, 11:16 AM
Post
#13
|
Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Dan failed to mention the late 1995 (or later) 993 3.6 liter engine in that early lightweight 911 chassis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Not sure if they did a G50 in it or not (probably not) B Sounds like a good combo for an endurance car. Allows for drivers to drive a fast car without punishing motor. I can see how something like this would work well. Lighter weight car easier on brakes/tires, less fuel usage, motor put under less stress. Then its just a matter of survival and minimizing times in pits. |
grantsfo |
Dec 4 2006, 11:20 AM
Post
#14
|
Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
On Toyo RA-1's!! A 3.6 on race slicks might have been the race winner for this team. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) KT I'm thinking RA1's might be a good choice for endurance racing. They heat cycle better than a lot of tires and last forever in comparison to slicks. |
DanT |
Dec 4 2006, 11:20 AM
Post
#15
|
Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Rich Walton with "L 'n S", said they were running the same car as last year. Just "refreshed" the engine. He said it makes 250hp and the car is 2400#'s...On Toyo RA-1's!! Sounds like a 3 liter. A 3.6 on race slicks might have been the race winner for this team. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) KT the motor in LNS is a 3.6 built on an older case...built by Matt Lowrance....one of his lower HP motors...built for longevity. The car was originally built to be Louise's street legal AX car so she could drive it to event. Since she and Masuo already have the tube framed 993 body worked race car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Last I saw the car still had full registration for the street. No matter what motor the car has in it....it is amazing to me that a narrow body (SC flares) running Stock Fuchs Alloys and RA-1s manages to stay atop the leader board when running against factory backed teams with much newer hardware. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) A testament to the build team, pit crew, and the fact that all 4 of the drivers can drive the track blindfolded....basically their home track. |
Brad Roberts |
Dec 4 2006, 11:31 AM
Post
#16
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
No doubt, what they pulled off last year and what they did this year was CRAZY!
It appears most of the factory backed cars didnt do too well?? The Honda's/BMW's/Mazda's crashed or broke it appears. I wouldnt consider the OLD GT3 cup car to be "factory backed".. The team owner is the only one with money..LOL I know the rest of them... Trekkor, the thought has been a 1.7 914 well prepared. No joke.. or Boxster..LOL B |
Trekkor |
Dec 4 2006, 11:32 AM
Post
#17
|
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE full registration for the street Yep, they took the license plate off in the paddock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) KT |
grantsfo |
Dec 4 2006, 11:32 AM
Post
#18
|
Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
http://www.shedracing.com/2006_25hours 9th place team, 2nd in class on...710's. They got 7 hours on their first set and were turning 2:08-10's the whole race. KT Trekkor, 710's are not track tires! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
Trekkor |
Dec 4 2006, 11:35 AM
Post
#19
|
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Rumor in the paddock, the winner had $160,000 in the car.
If a 914 runs the 25, I want in on the crew (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) KT |
grantsfo |
Dec 4 2006, 11:40 AM
Post
#20
|
Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
No doubt, what they pulled off last year and what they did this year was CRAZY! It appears most of the factory backed cars didnt do too well?? The Honda's/BMW's/Mazda's crashed or broke it appears. I wouldnt consider the OLD GT3 cup car to be "factory backed".. The team owner is the only one with money..LOL I know the rest of them... Trekkor, the thought has been a 1.7 914 well prepared. No joke.. or Boxster..LOL B I'm thinking a lotus Exige would be the ticket or how about a Toyota Yaris Cup car with a supercharger. Both of these Toyota powered cars sip gas, are fairly easy on tires and brakes and have bullet proof motors. |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 27th September 2024 - 02:04 PM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |