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