LeMans 2010 Corvette pictures
06-13-2010, 03:58 AM
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Not start anything but when was the last time corvette racing had a car go out due to engine failure? GM builds the engines now instead of Katech and both cars are out due to motors. After that amazing repair to the car it ends with a blown motor.
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06-13-2010, 04:02 AM
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As far as I know they Never had an engine failure until today....
And running fastest laps of the race........
And running fastest laps of the race........
06-13-2010, 07:45 AM
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The shock of the wreck could easily have contributed to the failure--broken seal, unusual vibration, etc. GM has been through a lot in the last 24 months--they built the fastest cars on the grid--give them a break.
Go Corvette Racing--get 'em next time!
06-13-2010, 08:01 AM
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The asshat driving the Peugot insists it was the Vettes fault and every commentator was like "yeah, right". They are in France and Peugot is a local brand. 2+2=4. They got what they deserve by blowing up.
I will say that the coverage of the Corvettes was fantastic this time! Plenty of camera time and special reports.
This is the right attitude to have rather than slam the GM engines. Name another brand that can get the HP we get with pushrod technology and natural aspiration. Everyone else has to either add cylinders or forced induction to get our HP. Don't throw our guys under the bus. We had a great showing for a first year car. Its amazing how many people will slam the engineers the sec anything goes wrong but if they won they would be praising them to high heavens. Fair weather supporters comes to mind.
Bob
I will say that the coverage of the Corvettes was fantastic this time! Plenty of camera time and special reports.
Originally Posted by quick04Z06
So when the Risi car quit with gearbox issues we should toss the Ferrari engineers under the bus?
The shock of the wreck could easily have contributed to the failure--broken seal, unusual vibration, etc. GM has been through a lot in the last 24 months--they built the fastest cars on the grid--give them a break.
Go Corvette Racing--get 'em next time!
The shock of the wreck could easily have contributed to the failure--broken seal, unusual vibration, etc. GM has been through a lot in the last 24 months--they built the fastest cars on the grid--give them a break.
Go Corvette Racing--get 'em next time!
Bob
06-13-2010, 08:56 AM
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06-13-2010, 01:12 PM
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This is the right attitude to have rather than slam the GM engines. Name another brand that can get the HP we get with pushrod technology and natural aspiration. Everyone else has to either add cylinders or forced induction to get our HP. Don't throw our guys under the bus. We had a great showing for a first year car. Its amazing how many people will slam the engineers the sec anything goes wrong but if they won they would be praising them to high heavens. Fair weather supporters comes to mind.
Bob
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06-13-2010, 01:43 PM
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The asshat driving the Peugot insists it was the Vettes fault and every commentator was like "yeah, right". They are in France and Peugot is a local brand. 2+2=4. They got what they deserve by blowing up.
I will say that the coverage of the Corvettes was fantastic this time! Plenty of camera time and special reports.
This is the right attitude to have rather than slam the GM engines. Name another brand that can get the HP we get with pushrod technology and natural aspiration. Everyone else has to either add cylinders or forced induction to get our HP. Don't throw our guys under the bus. We had a great showing for a first year car. Its amazing how many people will slam the engineers the sec anything goes wrong but if they won they would be praising them to high heavens. Fair weather supporters comes to mind.
Bob
I will say that the coverage of the Corvettes was fantastic this time! Plenty of camera time and special reports.
This is the right attitude to have rather than slam the GM engines. Name another brand that can get the HP we get with pushrod technology and natural aspiration. Everyone else has to either add cylinders or forced induction to get our HP. Don't throw our guys under the bus. We had a great showing for a first year car. Its amazing how many people will slam the engineers the sec anything goes wrong but if they won they would be praising them to high heavens. Fair weather supporters comes to mind.
Bob
Thanks to Corvette Racing for thoroughly envigorating me, great job, and we'll see you in Salt Lake! 
06-13-2010, 01:44 PM
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06-13-2010, 11:14 PM
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What I have yet to hear anyone address and the commentators brought up only once is that they were actually running on pure petrol based fuel when they normally run these same engines on E85. Does anyone think that that might be an issue?
The second engine failure was due to the crash and rupturing the oil storage sustem and driving back losing oil.
Bob
The second engine failure was due to the crash and rupturing the oil storage sustem and driving back losing oil.
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06-14-2010, 07:03 AM
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So when the Risi car quit with gearbox issues we should toss the Ferrari engineers under the bus?
The shock of the wreck could easily have contributed to the failure--broken seal, unusual vibration, etc. GM has been through a lot in the last 24 months--they built the fastest cars on the grid--give them a break.
Go Corvette Racing--get 'em next time!
The shock of the wreck could easily have contributed to the failure--broken seal, unusual vibration, etc. GM has been through a lot in the last 24 months--they built the fastest cars on the grid--give them a break.
Go Corvette Racing--get 'em next time!
And the crushing blow in the Esses certainly DID contribute to the engine failure
06-16-2010, 05:18 PM
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Final crash and cleanup pictures from LeMans 2010
New one ratchett strapped in.
Added shots from late night, crash repair and cleanup and packing
up after race. See:
http://s975.photobucket.com/albums/a...LeMans%202010/
Thanks to all for comments and support of team.
frankc5r
06-17-2010, 10:03 AM
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The oil tank did have to be replaced but hole was above oil level.
New one ratchett strapped in.
Added shots from late night, crash repair and cleanup and packing
up after race. See:
http://s975.photobucket.com/albums/a...LeMans%202010/
Thanks to all for comments and support of team.
frankc5r
New one ratchett strapped in.
Added shots from late night, crash repair and cleanup and packing
up after race. See:
http://s975.photobucket.com/albums/a...LeMans%202010/
Thanks to all for comments and support of team.
frankc5r
Special thanks for all the great updates!
Cheers,
Lance
06-17-2010, 01:58 PM
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I have a few picts from my weekend in Le Mans :
http://picasaweb.google.fr/112516467...uresDuMans2010
http://picasaweb.google.fr/112516467...uresDuMans2010
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06-18-2010, 08:01 AM
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Hey, Lance! Great seeing you there! I posted a bunch of pics in the C6 General Section. Hope everyone made it back safely! Had a wonderful there!
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We were at the GT2 winning paddock at the last hour of the race where we hang with Wolf Henzler as he nervously waited for the end and final win for their car.
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We were at the GT2 winning paddock at the last hour of the race where we hang with Wolf Henzler as he nervously waited for the end and final win for their car.