Aston at Le Mans

[Manwhoneverwas]

Just watching the Aston V8 Vantages (currently leading in their class) at Le Mans.
I was wondering why they don't race the DB9 at Le Mans......but then realised it would very painful to drive in your slippers for 24 hours.
And also the pipe smoke would obscure the night time vision.

Anyways "Good Luck" to ALL the Astons at Le Mans 2015

[Jon39]

Am sure you are enjoying the event.

The lengthy safety car period has just ended, but car 35 Nissan has now spun off. Yellow flags.
There is continuous coverage on the German Eurosport TV.

Aston Martin 98 still holds the GTE Am class lead, but in GTE Pro, Corvette 64 is now ahead of Aston Martin 99.

Aston Martin 97 Darren Turner, has just come to a halt, part way round the circuit.

[timbals]

Isn't the corvette ahead because it's done a stop less?

[Jon39]

Aston 96 has sustained major damage. Think it might have been hit whilst being lapped.
Safety car.

Aston 98 is leading the GTE Am class.

In the GTE Pro class, Aston 95 is in 4th place, 3 laps behind the leader (Corvette).

[tonyhall38]

Manwhoneverwas said:

Just watching the Aston V8 Vantages (currently leading in their class) at Le Mans.
I was wondering why they don't race the DB9 at Le Mans......but then realised it would very painful to drive in your slippers for 24 hours.
And also the pipe smoke would obscure the night time vision.

Anyways "Good Luck" to ALL the Astons at Le Mans 2015

Because the db9 has an adult engine.....

[George29]

Manwhoneverwas said:

I was wondering why they don't race the DB9 at Le Mans

Forgetting about the DBR9 and its race wins in LMGT1?

[dig123]

That was disappointing the leat Aston Martin going off

[hashluck]

dig123 said:

That was disappointing the leat Aston Martin going off

Yep gutting for all. Should have stayed off the kerbs? We will never know.

So 4th and 6th is the GTE Pro class out of 5 cars starting probably not what was hoped but that's racing

[Jon39]

dig123 said:

That was disappointing the leat Aston Martin going off

Leading the GTE Am class by 2 laps.

About 23 hours completed, so just one hour to go.

Approaching a very familiar chicane.

No other cars nearby.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Q3kswteJA

- Oh dear!

Edited by Jon39 on Sunday 14th June 17:00

[tonyhall38]

st happens when trying to find radio 4 on the stereo.....

[n8ony]

Probably following the appalling Sat Nav graphics !!

[krisdelta]

Does anyone know what happened to cause that crash? I saw it but didn't hear any detail on commentary. Very odd place to crash out and a crying shame that close to the end, some great racing.

[Brakke]

Hi,

I was there this weekend with AMR.
Spoke to some of the drivers, and I have to say I was really impressed with #98.
They would have come in 3rd in the Pro class if they hadnt crashed... Just to show how well they were doing.

The rumor I heard was something with the steering....last year he also had an issue/accident with the steering column. Havent been able to confirm, I heard this via one of his friends that were there as well with aston martin racing.

Here a little video I made above the pit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5tdTLJmcHM

[simonr100]

Manwhoneverwas said:

Just watching the Aston V8 Vantages (currently leading in their class) at Le Mans.
I was wondering why they don't race the DB9 at Le Mans......but then realised it would very painful to drive in your slippers for 24 hours.
And also the pipe smoke would obscure the night time vision.

Anyways "Good Luck" to ALL the Astons at Le Mans 2015

That's funny - I thought the v8 vantage was the entry level Aston for little boys who couldn't handle a V12

[Tim M DB7V]

Aston have had problems with the power steering and that was what leapt into my mind when I saw it go off. Totally gutted though.

[Jon39]

Brakke said:

The rumor I heard was something with the steering....last year he also had an issue/accident with the steering column. Havent been able to confirm, I heard this via one of his friends that were there as well with aston martin racing.

Here a little video I made above the pit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5tdTLJmcHM

Great video, thank you.

A steering fault could be one explanation, because there did not appear to be a sign of making any attempt at the required turn to the right.

Last year as well you say. Worrying. I have only just got up to date with my recalls. I certainly won't delay, if steering needs attention.