24 hours of Daytona

[Schen]

Good news people, Viper was 1st and 2nd in practice! Quaifying is at 3:45. :)

--RS

[Glen97]

Nice, is there a link for live timing for qualifying?
Glen

[Shooter]

Good news people, Viper was 1st and 2nd in practice! Quaifying is at 3:45. :)

--RS
It's close

1 93 GT 1:45.016 SRT Viper GTS-R 122.039 Bell/Bomarito/Wittmer
2 91 GT 1:45.233 SRT Viper GTS-R 121.787 Farnbacher/Goossens/Hunter-Reay
3 4 GT 1:45.670 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R 121.283 Gavin/Milner/Liddell

[rw99]

...this is gonna be soooo fun this year!

Subscribed!

[VYPR BYT]

Just amazing how close those numbers are when you think of all the variables involved.

[Glen97]

This is from Kuno...
Starting on POLE ( #91 ) and P3 ( #93 ) for the ‪#‎Rolex24‬!! Vipers are solid and ready to rock!! @UnitedSportsCar @TeamSRT ‪#‎excited‬

[Nambo]

Nice, is there a link for live timing for qualifying?
Glen

IMSA has an app for the iPhone that gives quick access to live timing and scoring.

[ACR Steve]

great news for Viper ............. keep it up boys

[Eachey51]

Are you guys as exited as i am!? Awesome start to the year!! 7th place qually wasnt to bad for the gt3-r either! GO SRT!!!!!!! :dude3:

[chesapeake07]

Per Racer.com...It was the No. 91 SRT Motorsports Viper GTS-R driven by Marc Goossens that captured the pole position in GTLM with a top lap of 1:44.506. Nick Tandy posted a lap of 1:44.582, which put his No. 911 Porsche 911 second in class. Jonathan Bomarito (1:44.617) of SRT Motorsports rounded out the top three qualifiers in GTLM, which had a total of nine cars make a qualifying attempt.

Let's go SRT!

[MI Viper]

Per Racer.com...It was the No. 91 SRT Motorsports Viper GTS-R driven by Marc Goossens that captured the pole position in GTLM with a top lap of 1:44.506. Nick Tandy posted a lap of 1:44.582, which put his No. 911 Porsche 911 second in class. Jonathan Bomarito (1:44.617) of SRT Motorsports rounded out the top three qualifiers in GTLM, which had a total of nine cars make a qualifying attempt.

Let's go SRT!

Racer.com also had this:

The No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R of Jan Magnussen, Antonio Garcia and Ryan Briscoe did not make a qualification attempt due to an electrical issue.


Awesome start to the 24....

Run Snake Run! :)

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

The SUPER BOWL of USA Road-Racing is actually THIS weekend!

There are a few VOA members there right now.....and a colleague-friend there is updating the PartsRack Facebook page [ Jonb Partsrack ] with pix and tidbits from the Rolex pits. If you know how to post those pix here, feel free to snag them and post here.

GOOD LUCK TEAM SRT.................. Safe and FAST....

[viperr]

Great news for SRT and the Viper world. It sounds like they are pretty quick. I wish them good luck and a great race.

[100]

No rain in the forecast.

[Schen]

So I'm following the live scoring while at work...

and I let out...'YES!'

The looks I got. LOL

But I'm so excited for this weekend! I also got selected to attend press days to the NY Auto Show today as well, you can only imagine how excited I am for this year!

--RS

[Glhs110]

2014 is the year for Viper! That qualifying news made me go look at the gen V's at my dealer! It's time to place an order! Were really looking forward to being in Daytona and seeing all the Viper Owners at Friday nights party/diner!

[Schen]

BTW Ben and the boys in the GT3-R are starting 6th! (Audi was DQ'd from qualifying, Ferrari gets the pole in GTD)

--RS

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/1-24-2014/gSZQ6_.gif

[hawk02]

Wish they were coming back to LimeRock this year, it was an awesome time last year.......

[XSnake]

BTW Ben and the boys in the GT3-R are starting 6th! (Audi was DQ'd from qualifying, Ferrari gets the pole in GTD)

--RS

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/1-24-2014/gSZQ6_.gif

They were having some issues with the car in the morning and only got 1 flyer in for qualifying. I think they are starting 5th now as 1st and 3rd were DQ'd. They said the car was much better during the night practice after qualifying so we'll see how they do. GTD is just a close as GTLM, lots of good battles this weekend.

[Kurt]

Having an amazing time down here! Viper are running strong. Can't wait for the race tomorrow!

Here are a few pictures I took during the practice and qualifying sessions:

http://i.imgur.com/O4BJUYL.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/c3UBHV2.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/h2VqeFL.jpg?1

[Schen]

Thank you Kurt!

--RS

[SuperBird4404BBL]

More photos please. Wish I was there to take the photos.

Thanks

[AlbertFattal]

Okay, Where can I stream this live?

[VYPR BYT]

Okay, Where can I stream this live?

Albert, I never used it but maybe you could try this???

http://www.livestream.com/guide/livetv

There is a "Broadcast Now" button in the top right corner.
You'll need to setup a user account, then choose title with a category like under "auto & vehicles (http://www.livestream.com/guide/livetv?cid=1&lid=&sort=now&search_tag=)" or "sports & hobbies (http://www.livestream.com/guide/livetv?cid=8&lid=&sort=now&search_tag=)" or even "parties & events (http://www.livestream.com/guide/livetv?cid=17&lid=&sort=now&search_tag=)" and then start the streaming.
Then post the link here. :D

Good Luck.

[Late Apex]

We are at the SRT VIP and it's awesome as both Vipers are very fast. Vettes terrible so far. The crowd is huge and weather really improved with warmer and sunny skies. It's amusing watching the Viper gt 3r going off the track a lot. The vette and SRT area is directly across from our RV and I must say the new ZO 6 is very stunning on display. Huge wreck just now and have to go.

[FLATOUT]

Wow missed the impact but it doesn't look good. Prayers for the prototype driver.

[MtnBiker]

I saw Keating spin at the bus stop. Have fun Mark! Keep reporting. The Vipers are getting lots of TV coverage.

[LittleCobra]

Did anyone capture the 3 wide with #91 and #93 on camera? I didn't have my cellphone ready in time.

[DARKNHT]

Did anyone capture the 3 wide with #91 and #93 on camera? I didn't have my cellphone ready in time.

I sure hope so!

[Schen]

Just got home. Did watch the Fox feed while at work. Don't tell. LOL

Anyway just got caught up on the parts I missed. If you haven't seen it or heard it, a Ferrari and a DP Corvette got absolutely destroyed. Memo Gidley and Matteo Malucelli were taken to local area hospitals. Matteo's Ferrari came to a roll down the short chute just before the turn 5 kink and was brutally smashed by Memo's DP from behind. Matteo has unknown back injuries and Memo had to be cut out and removed from his car. Not good, praying that there ok. :(

Anyway, IN VIPER NEWS, Marc and Jonathan did a double stint in the cars. Mostly left side tire changes. Pit stops are solid.

--RS

[Fatboy 18]

That 33 Viper 4X4 Jeep off roader looked interesting earlier :D

Well, its one way to get your car on TV :D

Any pics from the SRT coral area?

[Troublemaker]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SzZ1qPwmBIE&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DSzZ1qPwmBIE

This was viscous.

[Schen]

#93 and 91 came in for pit stops. Ryan and Rob are currently driving. The #91 had a bad stop, but Ryan has been driving like a man POSSESSED! Dropped to 5th, currently 3rd. #93 is in the lead. :)

--RS

[Schen]

2746

I just made this. We are having way to much fun on Twitter. LOL

--RS

[LittleCobra]

Because I have found a new skill recently

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/1025516_10152189422003373_1521824741_o.jpg

[Schen]

UPDATE

#91 currently in the garage. Power steering line broke and fluids started spraying everywhere. Currently getting a new line and a fresh set of brakes pads on all fours. Car will return shortly. Marc still in the car.

The #93 is currently leading in class. Jonathan Bomarito is driving.

15 hours 20 minutes remain.

--RS

[AaronFL]

Just got back...what a crazy scene! I have never been to a race. The decibels were off the chart! The vipers looked good! I saw the aftermath of the horrible crash earlier in the day on the flatbed. It looked horrible. I hope for the best for them :(. One of my buds brought his fancy camera and hopefully I will get some good pictures to post here.

[Speed]

owww... :confused:
http://scoring.imsa.com/
http://stream.speedtv.com/rolex24

[AaronFL]

Here are some pictures my friend took. Talk about being in the right place at the right time...met Justin Bell for about 15 seconds haha!

[AaronFL]

More

[AaronFL]

more

[Troublemaker]

That is one of the coolest periods in Viper History, even better that they didn't restore it.

http://driveviper.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2765&d=1390743139

I've read a little about the Delta Wing, I hope it does well.

[Fatboy 18]

Currently looking like the SRT Team are 6 laps down from the lead 911, Come on guys, Drive it like you stole it!

[Troublemaker]

I just saw that also, mechanical issue last night?

[Schen]

I just saw that also, mechanical issue last night?

Around 10:50 last night the #91 suffered a broken power steering line and the car had to be pulled behind the wall. It was replaced along with the brake pads.

Shortly there after, the #93's whole front end was replaced (hood and fascia) do to some sort of unknown collision.

However the #912 Porsche is currently behind the wall, so Viper is currently 5th and 6th, roughly 8 laps down to the leader.

The team remains positive. Dom and Kuno just set their fastest laps of the race so it seems like they got the ok to go WOT. Dom just pitted, four tires, fuel and Ryan hopped in.

--RS

[Fatboy 18]

Yes I believe so,

The No. 91 went to the garage with a power steering pressure line in the ninth hour, and is now 10 laps behind the class leader after repairs. Meanwhile the sister No. 93 lost five laps with front end damage in the tenth hour.

Some Pics :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/02VIPER/2014-01-26082432_zpsa5725e93.jpeg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/02VIPER/2014-01-25125737_zps141d6ae2.jpeg

[Speed]

6 laps behind CL.

[FrankBarba]

Ya that Wheelen DP Corvette is something.....

[AaronFL]

I regret not signing up for the SRT VIP package. I ran into MoparBoyy for a quick second, but only talked for a second while we were blitzing for the pits pre-race. Hopefully there were be a good showing for Sebring and I can meet some more of you.

The deltawing was cool to see. It was crazy how quiet it is compared to the other cars. The Porsches are screamers! The sound of the gear changes was intense.

[Troublemaker]

I'm surprised to see them having issues with the sequential tranys because the CC brakes are working too well and not letting the gears disengage fast enough.

[Schen]

BMW out of the race! #91 to 4th. Fuel and tires. Kuno stays in the car.

#93 came in, rolled through the pit stall, car stalled and didn't refire. They gave it a push and it's good to go!

--RS

[Fatboy 18]

Battery issues with the 93 Car? :( :( :(

[Schen]

Correction: Kuno comes out, Rob Bell enters.

If anyone has noticed SRT is the only team currently with both cars still running in class. :)

--RS

- - - Updated - - -


Battery issues with the 93 Car? :( :( :(

They beat it with a hammer, it fired and took off. All better now. :)

--RS

[Fatboy 18]

Correction: Kuno comes out, Rob Bell enters.

If anyone has noticed SRT is the only team currently with both cars still running in class. :)

--RS

- - - Updated - - -



They beat it with a hammer, it fired and took off. All better now. :)

--RSStarter Motor heat soak?

[AaronFL]

Couple more from yesterday

[Schen]

good news!

CORVETTE IS DONE!

Wheel bearing went on the right rear axel. Might be trans.

--RS

[Speed]

uh oh #4 C7.R


______________
edit:


#93
:stickmen_burningsti

[daytonprowler]

Am I reading this correctly...... #91 Viper is running 3rd...... #56 BMW is running 4th at 7 laps behind the #91 Viper.

[daveg]

Am I reading this correctly...... #91 Viper is running 3rd...... #56 BMW is running 4th at 7 laps behind the #91 Viper.
Ya, I don't get that at all... Wish someone would explain that.

[Schen]

Am I reading this correctly...... #91 Viper is running 3rd...... #56 BMW is running 4th at 7 laps behind the #91 Viper.

You are correct Randall.

#911 - Leader
#55 - -1 lap
#91 - -5 laps

There is some very heavy pit strategy going on. It is rumored that the #911 class leading Porsche CANNOT make it to the end on it's last stop and must come in for more fuel. SO there is still hope.

--RS

[rw99]

And at the beginning of this morning's TV broadcast the Fox pit lady said that the 91 lost 12 laps in the garage to fix the driveline after contact with the 93 car??? WTF???

[daytonprowler]

36 minutes left. I can't stand this!!!!!

[Schen]

And at the beginning of this morning's TV broadcast the Fox pit lady said that the 91 lost 12 laps in the garage to fix the driveline after contact with the 93 car??? WTF???

Some people are drunk, you should hear the MRN radio broadcast. It's hilariously bad.

'NASCAR 24 NASCAR Hours NASCAR of NASCAR Grand Am NASCAR FOOD!'

--RS

[Fatboy 18]

Very Pleased to see the 33 Viper still running, but sadly its not exactly a walk in the park for the SRT Vipers :( Shame.

Lead Porsche just had a splash and dash :(

[Fatboy 18]

Not exactly the result we were hoping for :(

[daytonprowler]

3rd gets a podium if I'm correct and no Corvettes in 2nd or 1st. Yay!

[LittleCobra]

Third place finish despite the power steering line problems :)

[viperr]

Congratulations to #91 and all the drivers of both cars. Third place podium and a 6th place. The C& was 4th I believe. That is a very long tough test of the cars and they did well in spite of mechanical issues.

[Fatboy 18]

With the increased fuel load and bigger restrictors I was hoping to see a clear win.

Sadly technical problems set in. Credit to SRT for getting the cars back out there :)

[Schen]

So that's it!

The #91 scores 3rd in class. 12th Overall. All Three Vipers, the GTS-R's and the Viper Exchange GT3-R finished all 24 hours at Daytona! Way to go!

It was a group effort, but you just couldn't kill these cars! They kept coming right back. I think they know were here. :)

--RS

[Shooter]

So that's it!

The #91 scores 3rd in class. 12th Overall. All Three Vipers, the GTS-R's and the Viper Exchange GT3-R finished all 24 hours at Daytona! Way to go!

It was a group effort, but you just couldn't kill these cars! They kept coming right back. I think they know were here. :)

--RS

This. It sums it up nicely. Great job Vipers.

[SmoknTires]

Congrats to SRT! They dealt with everything that came their way, bested many who have been in the game far longer, and looked good doing it. The beginning of the race was awesome, watching 91 and 93 nose to tail leading the pack. Amazing finish and congrats on the win!! I'm truly proud of these guys. "Scrappers" they are!

[Troublemaker]

With the increased fuel load and bigger restrictors I was hoping to see a clear win.

Sadly technical problems set in. Credit to SRT for getting the cars back out there :)

That came down to a nice clean race on the Porsches part.

[TBSVIPER]

That came down to a nice clean race on the Porsches part.

Good job SRT. Fun to watch. Controversial finish in other class. Personally I think the Ferrari bested the Audi. That will be talked about a lot unless the judgment is reversed.

[Troublemaker]

I think the fact they got all three across the finish line shows the durability of the cars, which has always been the MO of Viper champions of the past. No motor, tranny, or dif issues, solid drivetrain. As Smokntires said above, the Viper has always been a scrapper.

[ViperGTS]

pit time. pit time....otherwise, a win.

- - - Updated - - -

CONGRATS!!!

[LittleCobra]

This is a very important accomplishment that will create faith in the Gen 5 Vipers. I have no doubt that when the hard work will be continued Viper's racing legacy will gain a beautiful new chapter.

[Newport Viper]

When they let these cars run with full factory horsepower then I will actually care

[Fatboy 18]

That came down to a nice clean race on the Porsches part.Yes, the Viper was off to a bumpy start on the first lap! Did SRT get a stop and go penalty for the contact?

Great to hear SRT made 3rd place, but sadly no TV coverage or Driver interviews, that was reserved for the cars that came 1st and 2nd!

I'm sure all the incidents make for a much stronger and more determined team, we just need that little bit of racing luck to get top spot ;)
But as I said earlier Well done to the Guys at SRT for getting the cars out there :)

[chesapeake07]

Great job, SRT! It was incredible to watch.

[Late Apex]

I got over 2 hours of video including the podium finishing Viper and talked with all the drivers right after the race We are still here til tomorrow. I looked the car well over right after the race and farnbacher showed me a trade paint area from the yellow Vette. Lmao with Ralph. Was surprised to see how few people were at the VIP area. Making plans for next year already. 24 is sooo much better than a short 3 hour short race.

[Fatboy 18]

Having spent the weekend glued to the TV my partner said I should go to Daytona to watch it and leave her in peace :)

Sounds like a pass out for next year to me :)

[Fatboy 18]

Just heard that the Ferrari has been given the win over the Flying Lizards Audi :)

https://twitter.com/IMSA

[Canadian venom]

Just heard that the Ferrari has been given the win over the Flying Lizards Audi :)

https://twitter.com/IMSA

I wish... That penalty was a bad call

[daytonprowler]

I figured out one of the issues before the next race, our drivers can't see.


http://www.drivesrt.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/xNumbers-Main-Photo.jpg.pagespeed.ic.EqGbiVLnZp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/t68Gz.jpg

All kidding aside..... what a great job the SRT Motorsports team did this weekend. Podium at the 24 hours of Daytona!

[TBSVIPER]

Just heard that the Ferrari has been given the win over the Flying Lizards Audi :)

https://twitter.com/IMSA

Glad to hear that. I just confirmed it on IMSA. I was hoping some of our Viper racing community would weigh in on the original penalty call.

[Redsled]

Glad to hear that. I just confirmed it on IMSA. I was hoping some of our Viper racing community would weigh in on the original penalty call.

Horrible call. Cannot call an "avoidable contact" penalty, when there was no actual contact. :D

[Bill Pemberton]

Ridiculous call and anyone who has ever raced door to door would take the inside line to protect a corner. Going to the outside often leaves little room upon exit and really questioned the thought
process of the Track Officials. They want close racing and yet are making dubious decisions that could affect the excitement of their events. Kind of hard to envision alot of Nascar involvement in
the Tudor United Sportscar Challenge, if tight racing will be so regulated. Thank goodness folks came to their senses and it seemed the reversal was only done as they would have a hard time
arguing the avoidable contact rule when none was made. If contact was made the ruling should have still been the same as the Ferrari straddled the curbing and there frankly was no where for him
to go anyway. Let's race and keep it exciting, and a big congrats go to Level 5 and Scott Tucker's group --- Midwestern Race Team out of Overland Park, Kansas!!

[daytonprowler]

Absolutely AWESOME!!!!
On the podium: The No. 91 SRT® Viper GTS-R finishes third at Daytona.


http://www.drivesrt.com/news/2014/01/on-the-podium-the-no-91-srt-viper-gts-r-finishes-third-at-daytona.html

[Kurt]

Pictures uploaded here:

http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/1826-POST-Rolex24-weekend?p=26986#post26986

[ViperGTS]

I'll be there in 2015.
:dude3:

[rw99]

Sooooo... who crashed the #93?

The beginning of the race was really fun to watch, especially when both Vipers were together... that side-by-side trip down the oval was a true "poster moment"

[XSnake]

Sooooo... who crashed the #93?

The beginning of the race was really fun to watch, especially when both Vipers were together... that side-by-side trip down the oval was a true "poster moment"

I have no idea what happened to the 93 car and why it needed crash repairs, we were all trying to figure it out. Never saw a replay of it. Maybe the bus stop?? I also don't know why the 91 got a stop and go late in the race. I don't think the penalty really mattered to much though.

On the 93 cars mechanical issues.... last year the cars had 2 starters due to the fact that push starting was not allowed. Rules changed and you are now allowed to push start to get back underway. They removed the extra starter for weight (25lbs) and went back to the single. Well when the lone starter failed this race they broke one of the drive shaft flanges repeatedly trying to push start the car. That's why it had to go behind the wall for repairs.

[rw99]

Gary Johnson remarked about cold tires on the out-laps, seemingly in reference to the misadventures of #93. Just wondering. It doesn't really matter, I guess.

[Fatboy 18]

I wonder if the Stop and Go penalty was for bumping off the LMP car on the first lap?

[XSnake]

I wonder if the Stop and Go penalty was for bumping off the LMP car on the first lap?

I doubt it, the stop and go was the last hour or 2 of the race IIRC. 91 had nowhere to go on the opening lap as they were 3 wide.

[rw99]

I doubt it, the stop and go was the last hour or 2 of the race IIRC. 91 had nowhere to go on the opening lap as they were 3 wide.

Yah, no kidding! That wasn't Goose's fault.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

"Sleepless Near Seattle" is my life during Rolex, Sebring, and LeMans. While I missed SpeedTV 24 hours of coverage, Fox and Fox Sports did a great job. The commentating was terrific. Insightful, knowledgeable and timely microphones. I also applaud them for NOT replaying the "Big One" over and over and over...... once was enough, and then only limited recap footage after driver status was stable.

I did hear the announcer clearly comment on the 91 and 93 contact, that resulted in laps down overnight. But I never saw or heard any details on that.


Congrats to # 93, # 91, # 33 for finishing this beyond-grueling race....and for 'winning' the first half of it. Good Start SRT.

We do have about 30 Rolex pit-pix on our Facebook page: Jonb Partsrack

[B4 You]

The race and performance by the Viper Teams was FANTASTIC! They really did a great job in the garage fixing the oil leak problem on the #91 Viper while others changed all 4 brake rotors and calipers. They all worked perfectly together. It was unbelievable! Congratulations to all 3 Viper teams along with Bill and Ralph. The Daytona track facilities have been GREATLY improved for the fans since I was last there about 10 years ago. It was an excellent weekend. Put this race on your list for next year!

[Bugman Jeff]

Another shot from my friend Wes.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q71/s720x720/1546352_800918913256396_75873763_n.jpg

[TBSVIPER]

Another shot from my friend Wes.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q71/s720x720/1546352_800918913256396_75873763_n.jpg

That is a neat photo.

[Bugman Jeff]

One more from Wes Duenkel:
https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1/1780704_815485801799707_874062873_n.jpg