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Nice to hear.... well read you again Daniel after so long.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
Its understandable. This race will never get us as excited after events today. Still an interesting race though, especially after the recent issues for Audi.
It is also enjoyable to discuss a race without any trolling. Just people enjoying the race.
And that only happens when it appeals solely to true enthusiasts, as opposed to 'fans'. Sports car racing generally isn't the domain of idiots.Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
This is another indication of how rare fatal accidents are nowadays. Quite rightly, the 1969 race is revered as one of the greatest ever and was at the time, too, in spite of the fact that John Woolfe was killed in a violent accident on the first lap (to say nothing of Lucien Bianchi's death at the test weekend).Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
This race could absolutely still become a classic race, but as we have said things being as they are today, the wider world will only remember poor Simonsen.
Not saying thats wrong of course, but as you say times change.
As for this race I am enjoying it alot, interesting to see if that #2 Audi runs trouble free. I have to admit I wouldn't mind seeing a Toyota win, albeit through racing rather than retirements.
I saw an interview earlier with Giancarlo Fisichella and he was very visibly upset over Simonsens death, and comparing to other drivers seemed in a bad state in terms of being able to drive.
As I write car #88 in the gravel and out of 1st place in the GT Am Class. Another SC they are suggesting.
So just over 13 hours left and I am still watching.
Anyone else still up and committed?
Anyway we now seem to have 5 retirements and 51 cars left spread out by 33 Laps.
Still only a couple of minutes covering 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Its looking a decent battle. Still only 1 lap behind the lead Audi too.
Yay wakey wakey!
Not much happening now though.
We are into the real night leg now though and things can really change now.
Ohhh Night Driving :)
Just got in from a 14 hour shift by the way.