Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans

mbukukanyau · 08-30-2009, 05:59 PM

It was a great race.

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 08-30-2009, 07:27 PM

You stole my thunder.

Johnny O’Connell and Jan Magnussen scored a historic victory for Corvette Racing with the team’s first in GT2. Magnussen crossed the finish line in his Corvette C6.R 0.331 seconds ahead of Risi Competizione’s Pierre Kaffer, who teamed with Jaime Melo.(Source:www.americanlemans.com)

That's 0.331 seconds ahead of the Risi Ferrari. I agree. Great racing! Gavin was in front of the #62 before he went off allowing a LMP car to go by. The Risi Ferrari took first with Magnussen quickly challenging. Risi was later be tracked down by Magnussen. Great first victory for Corvette in a crowded and competitive GT2 field. BMW has done well all year. The Farnbacher/Loles Porsches have stuggled recently but will be back. Jorge Bergmeister is just too good.

So Corvette finally has some competition. I was beginning to wonder if the Corvette guys knew "racecraft" seeing how they were the only ones in GT1 in ALMS. I was thinking that Corvette would not get thier first GT2 victory until next year! Great job to everyone at Pratt & Miller and Bad Boy Vettes!

http://www.americanlemans.com/index_news.php?n=13702

Edit: Umm, mbukukanyau, actually it was at MoSport not Le Mans.

PistonsFan · 08-30-2009, 07:48 PM

That was an awesome race. Corvette and Ferrari battling it out for 1st and 2nd throughout the race.

It got a little hairy on that corner when they were side by side on cold tires.

It was an intense race all the way to the end.

Good to see that the GT2 C6R is more than capable of competing in their new class.

Go Corvette Racing!

mbukukanyau · 08-30-2009, 07:56 PM

Sorry, New Mexico Bro!!!, Could not help it.
Guys, you got to remember the corvette team is still dialing in the car. As in testing it for this series.
Next year, you bet they will dominate.
I was under the impression that the Ferrari was probably faster, handled somewhat better, but the corvette had a better driver and more power out of corners. There was not way the Horse would have gotten the corvette, given it would always be ahead out of corners.
I was getting worried though at the end that the Ferrari might pass, somehow, Corvettes need to improve on their top end speed, me think...

PistonsFan · 08-30-2009, 07:59 PM

Here is a clip of the final few laps (4 minutes):

http://www.speedtv.com/video/popup/36187656001

(click on LAST LAP: ALMS Mosport)

Also, Mosport Highlights:

http://www.speedtv.com/video/popup/36230847001

(click on ALMS: Mosport Recap)

...highly recommended.

hawaiitahoe · 08-30-2009, 08:03 PM

once again america kicks some euro exotic butt

PistonsFan · 08-30-2009, 08:44 PM

This is the moment when the Corvette and Ferrari (fighting for 1st place) went into the corner side-by-side on cold tires...

The Corvette lost grip, used the Ferrari as a guardrail, and took the lead.

rueben44 · 08-30-2009, 09:16 PM

Somebody has a new desktop image!
I love how the Ferrari kept almost losing grip in the same last corner on those last laps. He was really fighting for it man....

Ambalanche · 08-31-2009, 07:50 AM

Awesome!

supraracer · 08-31-2009, 09:44 AM

I loved that race. That's why ALMS (and LMS) is my favorite racing series.

V8GMT360 Guy · 08-31-2009, 09:47 AM

I bet that put a smile on 'ol Jake's face

hercman · 08-31-2009, 10:37 AM

I watched the race and loved it. The Vette was dominate on the straights. The Ferrari had it in the corners. Both Vettes were running good. Until the other was pushed off the track.

mbukukanyau · 08-31-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawaiitahoe

once again america kicks some euro exotic butt

Exotic my "fill in the blank"
Itsa funny just how easy it was for the corvettes to spank the BMW, its was like not a contender...

Hurricane · 08-31-2009, 11:29 AM

Awesome!!!!!!! Love Corvette!!!

DJR · 08-31-2009, 11:34 AM

Bad-$ss as usual! Took only 3 races to reach the top step of the podium. Not to mention the cars have been consistent, making the podium in the previous two races.

I can see Porsche, BMW and Ferrari already whining to the stewards about the Vettes..... Hopefully they get told to build a faster car, just like Corvette was told in 2000 when they were getting beat by the Vipers.

TAKE NO PRISONERS!

08-30-2009, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
mbukukanyau Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 1995 Honda Pasport SUV Posts: 10,000	Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans It was a great race.

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New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (formerly sunny New Mexico (y muchacho lo falto)) Drives: '02 Corvette Z06, '01 Silverado LT 4x4 Ext Cab, 19 Posts: 5,910	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans You stole my thunder. Johnny O’Connell and Jan Magnussen scored a historic victory for Corvette Racing with the team’s first in GT2. Magnussen crossed the finish line in his Corvette C6.R 0.331 seconds ahead of Risi Competizione’s Pierre Kaffer, who teamed with Jaime Melo.(Source:www.americanlemans.com) That's 0.331 seconds ahead of the Risi Ferrari. I agree. Great racing! Gavin was in front of the #62 before he went off allowing a LMP car to go by. The Risi Ferrari took first with Magnussen quickly challenging. Risi was later be tracked down by Magnussen. Great first victory for Corvette in a crowded and competitive GT2 field. BMW has done well all year. The Farnbacher/Loles Porsches have stuggled recently but will be back. Jorge Bergmeister is just too good. So Corvette finally has some competition. I was beginning to wonder if the Corvette guys knew "racecraft" seeing how they were the only ones in GT1 in ALMS. I was thinking that Corvette would not get thier first GT2 victory until next year! Great job to everyone at Pratt & Miller and Bad Boy Vettes! http://www.americanlemans.com/index_news.php?n=13702 Edit: Umm, mbukukanyau, actually it was at MoSport not Le Mans. __________________ 1979 Chevy Van 1978 Pontiac Firebird 1985 GMC S-15 Jimmy 1992 Pontiac Grand Am 1998 Oldmobile Intrigue 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1972 Chevrolet C-10 P/U 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2001 Chevrolet Silverado LT 4x4 Ext Cab "Sometimes you gotta say, 'What the *******'. "What the ******* gives you freedom, freedom creates opportunity, ... opportunity - makes your future." - 'Risky Business' 1983 Last edited by New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 : 08-31-2009 at 05:13 PM.

08-30-2009, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
PistonsFan 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Drives: 08 CTS Posts: 954	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans That was an awesome race. Corvette and Ferrari battling it out for 1st and 2nd throughout the race. It got a little hairy on that corner when they were side by side on cold tires. It was an intense race all the way to the end. Good to see that the GT2 C6R is more than capable of competing in their new class. Go Corvette Racing! __________________

08-30-2009, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
mbukukanyau Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 1995 Honda Pasport SUV Posts: 10,000	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans Sorry, New Mexico Bro!!!, Could not help it. Guys, you got to remember the corvette team is still dialing in the car. As in testing it for this series. Next year, you bet they will dominate. I was under the impression that the Ferrari was probably faster, handled somewhat better, but the corvette had a better driver and more power out of corners. There was not way the Horse would have gotten the corvette, given it would always be ahead out of corners. I was getting worried though at the end that the Ferrari might pass, somehow, Corvettes need to improve on their top end speed, me think...

08-30-2009, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
PistonsFan 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Drives: 08 CTS Posts: 954	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans Here is a clip of the final few laps (4 minutes): http://www.speedtv.com/video/popup/36187656001 (click on LAST LAP: ALMS Mosport) Also, Mosport Highlights: http://www.speedtv.com/video/popup/36230847001 (click on ALMS: Mosport Recap) ...highly recommended. __________________ Last edited by PistonsFan : 08-30-2009 at 08:40 PM.

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hawaiitahoe 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hawaii Drives: 07 tahoe lt3 for a 22 year old. Posts: 286	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans once again america kicks some euro exotic butt __________________ Current Family Fleet 2007 Hummer H2 luxury - Dad 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT3 - Me Future Ride (fingers crossed) *Now waiting for 2011 Challenger SRT8 after learning of a new 6.4hemi w/exterior refresh and possible 8spd*

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PistonsFan 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Drives: 08 CTS Posts: 954	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans This is the moment when the Corvette and Ferrari (fighting for 1st place) went into the corner side-by-side on cold tires... The Corvette lost grip, used the Ferrari as a guardrail, and took the lead. __________________

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rueben44 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2006 Mazda 3 2003 CTS - Sold Posts: 1,339	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans Somebody has a new desktop image! I love how the Ferrari kept almost losing grip in the same last corner on those last laps. He was really fighting for it man.... __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Car Domain Page

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supraracer 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tha D.M.V. Drives: 1992 Supra Turbo Posts: 482	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans I loved that race. That's why ALMS (and LMS) is my favorite racing series.

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hercman 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marietta, GA Drives: 1998 Silverado 1998 Grand Prix GTP Posts: 95	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans I watched the race and loved it. The Vette was dominate on the straights. The Ferrari had it in the corners. Both Vettes were running good. Until the other was pushed off the track. __________________

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DJR 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 40	Re: Corvette Gets First Victory In GT2 at Le Mans Bad-$ss as usual! Took only 3 races to reach the top step of the podium. Not to mention the cars have been consistent, making the podium in the previous two races. I can see Porsche, BMW and Ferrari already whining to the stewards about the Vettes..... Hopefully they get told to build a faster car, just like Corvette was told in 2000 when they were getting beat by the Vipers. TAKE NO PRISONERS!

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