Petit Le Mans 2012: Day 2

Day 2 at the Petit Le Mans was a big practice day.  Here are the Mazda fins all lined up and ready to be put to use.

 The Nissan Delta Wing was repaired as the crew worked through the night to get it in ship shape.  In looking at this, it is hard to believe it will steer though corners with such a small distance between the front wheels.

Here is the HomeLink Orca in the Prototype Challenge class being put through the paces coming out of turn five.

 

Night practice is on the menu and the Rebellion Racing Lola is approaching the bridge before heading down to turn 12.

Any of the three drivers who will be driving in the night portion of the race, are required to do at least three laps in the car during this night practice session.

The Number 6 Muscle Milk HPD climbs up the hill out of turn 10B towards the bridge .

The Number 1 Nissan Zytek Z11SN in the P2 class screams towards the bridge prior to the descent into turn 12.

An exciting day two at Road Atlanta.  Saturday is the big race day with 1000 miles or 10 hours.  In talking with one of the pit crew members, he said that they have been racing in the rain for the last few races and they are looking forward to the good weather forecasted for this race.  So are we.  It should be a splendid fall day in the South.  More to come...

Enjoy the day.
George