24 Heures du Mans 2013

[mau92]

I started watching it a couple of hours ago, thanks ;)

[Ryzza5]

Yeah, although at the time the commentators said that the FIA released a bulletin stating that he was conscious and talking, must have deteriorated after that

[mau92]

This is how I'm living the last 9 hours of race... (going to sleep soon, 1am local time)

 

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[randomsox10]

I'm determined to stay up the whole 24 hours, even though I gotta do out of town tomorrow.

[CarMadMike]

Yeah, although at the time the commentators said that the FIA released a bulletin stating that he was conscious and talking, must have deteriorated after that

 

Yeah, this is my problem with the whole thing, seriously unsure as to whether it should have gone ahead after the incident, I know his family were for it but I honestly do not, in the slightest, feel enough respect has been paid to the driver that so unfortunately lost his life. R.I.P.

 

I just get the impression that the race would have most likely continued whether his family supported it or not, which is completely my opinion and i understand that. I just believe more should have been done to respect what happened near the start of the race.

[iLLGT3]

I always like to watch the race around this time because of the sunrise. Not only is it beautiful but the glare obviously causes problems for drivers but this time around it's cloudy. At least it's a little wet though.

[randomsox10]

another damaged guardrail, another long safety car period it looks like

[Ozzmcom]

Yeah, this is my problem with the whole thing, seriously unsure as to whether it should have gone ahead after the incident, I know his family were for it but I honestly do not, in the slightest, feel enough respect has been paid to the driver that so unfortunately lost his life. R.I.P.

 

I just get the impression that the race would have most likely continued whether his family supported it or not, which is completely my opinion and i understand that. I just believe more should have been done to respect what happened near the start of the race.

unless other driver's lives are in danger, they would rarely suspend the race for an incident like this. People prepare for lemans for all year long maybe more.

It's sad when anyone dies but it'd be pointless to suspend the race.

 

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meanwhile, with #13 rebellion crashing into barriers, #1 is going back up to top 5

[Guest MrLolololXD]

A 458 finally did what it was built to do, catch fire :yay: Nothing major though and it was in the pits

 

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Another big Aston Martin crash, was the GTE Pro class leader

[Ozzmcom]

yep there goes another aston, they're still not all out of the race. #97 is right behind the leading porsche

[RobikV3]

Few cars got knocked out through the night i see, im glad to see Toyotas doing well in 2nd and 3rd

[Ozzmcom]

Few cars got knocked out through the night i see, im glad to see Toyotas doing well in 2nd and 3rd

 

well not anymore, #3 is 3rd right now

[RobikV3]

#2 in pit driver change Kristensen going in

 

#49 got a 30 sec stopn go penalty for speeding in pit lane

 

#7 is chasing down #3 with a 3 sec gap now

 

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#7 totaled :(

[The Compensator]

Yeah, Lappiere sent it to the barrier.

[Ozzmcom]

everyone switching to wets with the rain, neck and neck battle at the gte pro class!

[The Compensator]

#46 and #35 LMP2 cars have lost traction and crashed. SC on the track.

[hassan1995]

Porsche made a very big mistake, now the sc will decide positions.

[superhyper]

Massive rain. Going to be an interesting final hour :hmmm:

[RobikV3]

Indeed last hour will be intense such a shame for Toyota they were strong through the whole race

[hassan1995]

Will be an eventful one no doubt

[RobikV3]

Its still running, damage is heavy but with the SC on track they have a chance

[The Compensator]

Well, I don't think Porsche made a mistake, they can now go to the pits. :hmmm:

[Ozzmcom]

I would go with slicks if I was behind. It might be just a shower plus the sc is in.

 

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track is already dry at some points

 

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all time record amount of sc periods, 11 atm.

They have so much to learn from 24h nurburgring.

[The Compensator]

#7 is going to be on track soon.

[Guest MrLolololXD]

This safety car better hurry up and go back in the bloody pits