Hankook 24H Dubai 2015
Discussion
Hi just wondered if anyone was out here in Dubai from the forum and would like to meet up at the HanKook 24H Dabai Race today? I am out here with work and just realise by chance this was on, so just got a ticket online and heading down there:
Spontaneous activities like this are what I love about life
Spontaneous activities like this are what I love about life
Hi Jon
My only issue is I had not planned for this event so don't have my portable radio to listen to the radio commentary! This is a bit of an event killer, no radio for me!
What I can tell you is there were I believe 95 cars that started.
There are no more than 10 classes of vehicles, this means unbeleivable variances in cornering and power - quite strange really. Le Mans is so simple with just 4 classes. Lamborghini vs a Mini...
For spectators though, is very exciting, as there are so few spectators and you can see many sequences of bends/straights in one view. Plus we all love a few bumps and off's to watch- as long as no one is hurt. Lots of drama to watch
One thing that confuses me is that they tow you back into the pits if your have a technical issue/breakdown, they don't make you complete the whole lap but take you through a short-cut to the pits. Surely this can't count as a completed lap?
My only issue is I had not planned for this event so don't have my portable radio to listen to the radio commentary! This is a bit of an event killer, no radio for me!
What I can tell you is there were I believe 95 cars that started.
There are no more than 10 classes of vehicles, this means unbeleivable variances in cornering and power - quite strange really. Le Mans is so simple with just 4 classes. Lamborghini vs a Mini...
For spectators though, is very exciting, as there are so few spectators and you can see many sequences of bends/straights in one view. Plus we all love a few bumps and off's to watch- as long as no one is hurt. Lots of drama to watch
One thing that confuses me is that they tow you back into the pits if your have a technical issue/breakdown, they don't make you complete the whole lap but take you through a short-cut to the pits. Surely this can't count as a completed lap?
GingerMunky said:
Jon39 said:
Hello William,
I have all the info (3 monitors on my office desk)
(1) On-line TV coverage and commentary,
(2) Timing screen,
(3) Circuit Tracker,
but none of the atmosphere that you are enjoying.
Have you been able to chat to the three teams running Astons?
Now it is dark, I expect the most interesting view for you, is probably from the pits.
Yes, I noticed the part laps that you have mentioned. A BMW has just been towed a very short lap, from where it stopped at the end of the pit lane. Probably far safer to do that, and no one gains much.
Another Code 60 (speed limit) has just begun.
Edited by Jon39 on Friday 9th January 21:07
I have to say a truly great race, few people, acess all areas, free entry - no camping
I think this is worthy of a planned trip next year. My thoughts would be like this: start watching race, back to the hotel around 8pm for some food and drinks, then back to the track for the midnight stint, back to the hotel for some kip, then back out in the morning to watch the finish...
Well done to the Astons, great driving!
I love the sound of the SLS AMG's - raw like the Corvettes at Le Mans
I think this is worthy of a planned trip next year. My thoughts would be like this: start watching race, back to the hotel around 8pm for some food and drinks, then back to the track for the midnight stint, back to the hotel for some kip, then back out in the morning to watch the finish...
Well done to the Astons, great driving!
I love the sound of the SLS AMG's - raw like the Corvettes at Le Mans
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