Wow!!!

 

That's a very good qualifying result. They got to keep the mobile air brake from popping up, though!

 

They're dialing the cars in now that they have proper brakes!

 

Any updates on the race today? I can't seem to get the live streaming working on my computer...just the radio. All I hear is Hondas and Porsches....nothing about the MINI's...not so good?

 

40mins left. 73 in 9th, 37 in 14th, 52 in 20th. Caution just came out and the field will be brought together. Still a chance!

 

Thanks man!

 

What happened to the 37? I was watching but looked away for a minute and missed it. Just saw them pulling the car behind the wall.

 

#37 was DQ'ed for putting the car in reverse while in the pits. I'll have a race recap post up soon. #73 was highest finisher in 14th.

 

I saw the reverse on pit road - didn't realize that was grounds for DQ!!! Jeesh!

 

Looked at the unofficial results and apparently they were not DQ'ed, but parked instead. I posted a full race recap here: http://miniracefan.com/2016/04/30/ra...y-laguna-seca/

 

Tough racing luck for the team today. Bummer.

 

Nice report!

 

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...rovisional.pdf

Addition of JCW Calipers resulting need for new driving techniques that haven't been mastered yet. Best guess....

 

I agree...well written!

Those guys are professional drivers, so I doubt having "better brakes" made any trouble for them. although the setups might need to be adjusted a bit. There definitely was more speed in the MINI's this weekend however. That race track probably isn't the best road course for the MINI's either, although better than Daytona & Sebring. Let's face it, the MINI's are probably the best looking car on the track, but they aren't the most aerodynamic! They need more horsepower!

Watkins Glen is a better overall road course than the previous three imo! I might try to drive my JCW up there in July to support the team! :-) I'm about 5 hours from the track. I just don't think IMSA has enough races......missing May & June for having "any" races is ludicrous...that's prime racing season!

 

I think they've been using the stock S brakes since 2015 and different wheel dia as well (?) .
While not "Professional" driver but have 45 yrs driving experience on and off track.
When I upgraded to JCW brakes it wasn't the same at all requiring different heal toe technique / feel since the new set up was more effective.
Took a bit to get used to. Since next race wasn't until 2nd July, I may have waited.....usually better the devil you know. My 2 cents.

 

You could be right....let's just hope they get in some good practice time before July 2nd!

 

Thanks guys

I don't know about the race, but in practice they were still having trouble with the brakes locking up on the #52. Supposedly they have to reprogram the ABS to not interfere so much.

As for the lack of races I agree it's a bummer. I'd rather watch the Conti series every week than NASCAR.

I think the major reason for the long break is the 24Hr of Le Mans in June. A lot of the IMSA WeatherTech series teams and drivers go to France to participate. And since the Conti series is a support series for the WeatherTech series they don't often have stand alone events.

Now what all that has to do with the month of May I don't know.

 

Hey, don't forget that WGI has been totally resurfaced and everyone will have to relearn all markers

 

Ok... so does anyone know what happened here????

 

The JCW team is branching out to do Rallies now?

 

Paris Dakkar FTW!!

 

I'll give him a 7.5. Definitely did not stick the landing!

 

Wow. Did that happen at laguna seca? Maybe that's how the #37 ended up pitting late in the race with a flat tire.

 

Yes - happened at Laguna Seca this weekend lol OUCH!

 

Wow, i was working under the MINI this weekend and missed all the action, did #37 have the JCW brakes on it yet, could no tell from pics ? I know #73 has them.




Peek a boo i see JCW brakes.