Honestly, I could live without the long tail on a regular road version but I LOVE the Martini livery!!

 

Today we really made it to the Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit for the 6 hours WEC Endurance Race. Due to a traffic jam we missed the start, at least we heard it. On the stands we were very impressed by the LMP-cars and their sound. But also the GTs could be heard quite well. My pictures of the GT were too poor to present them on the forum. Instead I have a little video sequence. I'm sure you will discover the GT.
As for the results, Porsche made a first and a fourth Place in LMP-1, Audi a 2 - 3, Toyota a 5 - 6.
Stefan Mücke in the GT made a fourth place in his class, behind two Ferraris and an Aston Martin. I could imagine that he expected more.
And let me tell you: I hate loudspeakers!!!

We discovered the special Porsche 919 in the Porsche area.
The right half is original, the left half is made of Lego bricks.
(junior's hint for Xmas).

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3crdljlmbzvi07e/2016-07-24 15.35.04.mov?dl=0

 

Sorry, once again the link was too long for me.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3crdljlmbzvi07e/2016-07-24 15.35.04.mov?dl=0

 

Sorry Hubert,
so far I didn't manage to post my little video. The singns like % disappeared and the video was not
available. Is there a discrepancy between the English and the German keyboard

 

I think German and uk keyboards are different..been a while since I've used either! Try uploading to YouTube, you can always set it as a not published video.

Was the GT racing on the f1 circuit or the nordschleife?

 

The race took place on the f1 circuit. I presume LMP would consider the nordschleife similar to off-road. Although I remember the times when the Porsche 956 drove in the nordschleife during the 1000 km-race. But it probably is also a question of money. It is a huge price you have to pay for safety measures on a circuit of more than 23 kilometers. Although the track is in good condition, you need much more personal, ambulances etc.. This is one reason why they will always prefer the f1-circuit (except for the 24 hours race, but this is for touring cars).
Thanks for the hint to YouTube. I'm not used to it, but I will learn....

 

My video of the Nürburgring was no real success: But what about youtube: https://youtube.be/JZNL8XFZQhM
Enjoy
Werner

 

Thanks, Hubert. That's it!

 

Anyone else notice, when they were ordering their new Ford GT, one of the interior colour options called "Launch Control"?
Interesting to see what Ford were inspired by.

 

Yesterday the Chip Ganassi Ford GT took victory in LMGTE Pro during the WEC race in Silverstone. Happy Easter!

 

Only three years ago I promised pictures of the Ford GT. Finally I can post them now. No hospital and no mother in law could stop us yesterday. We went to the 6 hours WEC race at the Nürburgring. The result is not too bad.

The Ford GT in the pits:

The truck was not bad either: Lightning McQueen would be proud of it.

They even build their oben pilots of LEGO bricks.

Finally some shelter for an old friend ( not the Howmet this time ;-) )

 

Thanks Hubert! Feels very good!

 

Some more "Party Animals" and our "regional LMP1 expert from Duisburg