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Post by David Talle on May 24, 2015 0:47:44 GMT
The Blancpain GT is a series running since 2011 in the aim of providing international GT endurance races, adding meetings around the 24h of Spa through out the season.
Since then the format evolved slightly and the series is now split in two : - Endurance : regular 3h races or 1000km (~6h).
- Sprint : 1h qualifying race then 1h main race (took over FIA GT series).
With of course the exception of the 24h of Spa-Francorchamps mid-season.
Entrants are professionals and amateurs driving a wide spectrum of GT3 cars: Ferrari, Aston Martin, BMW, McLaren, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley,... This provides tight packed action with a grid up to 60 cars in Endurance events. In 2016, even more teams joins the party, and all the new GT3-spec cars are expected: BMW M6, Mercedes-AMG GT, Ferrari 488 and the new Porsche 911. As you may know Nissan has a spot with Team RJN in Pro-Am cup for GT Academy laureates to make their first steps in major GT races, driving alongside in-house professional Nismo drivers. If you like good looking cars, if you like endurance races, if you want a cheerful series out of the media frenzy, you might enjoy this one ! I'll update the OP before and after each event, providing the teasers, race live streams and the highlights of every race weekend.Or you can check directly the Official Youtube channel (live streams, full weekend VOD, highlights,etc...).I also recommend the official smartphone app which is really good and useful to keep track of the series as well as being a decent spotter guide. 2015 in numbers: - 1496 laps completed (524 in Sprint series, 972 in Endurance) - 8368km (2168km in Sprint, 6259km in Endurance - 3754km for the 24h of Spa alone) - 11 car manufacturers - a grid up to 61 cars (Silverstone) - 311 drivers through out the year, covering 35 nationalities
Sprint cup round 01 @ Misano
Short highlights
To watch the full race and more, check the official Youtube channel (see above in the series description)
Next round : Endurance Cup round 01 @ Monza - 23.04.2016 Hope this thread will flourish, it's an exciting series but it's even better if you can share with other people !
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sk8rboi
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Post by sk8rboi on May 24, 2015 18:19:34 GMT
It was great! To see 20 cars go through coppse corner is something but over 60 is just insane! I will upload some pics later for you all to see. Can't wait to go back next year!
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Post by David Talle on May 24, 2015 18:47:25 GMT
You brought the topic on the table in the first place. I don't watch the series much, I can't even give you ONE driver name. Yes you could. Just name a GTA driver and you have one! Currently involved in Blancpain ? The only one I know, Ordoñez and Mardennborough apart, is Gaëtan Paletou from 2014. And that Russian guy from 2010 or 12, I never remember his name. I'm gonna make some digging to fill up this thread a bit, probably going to keep track and follow a bit more the series this season.
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Post by sk8rboi on May 24, 2015 20:51:04 GMT
Its one to watch for sure! Factory "blessed" McLaren, lambo, Audi, Nissan and Bentley teams with Manny more other teams running BMWs, ferrari's, Aston's and a jag!
There are some Manny big names like Bruno senna, but don't panic, no one rembers all 180 drivers!
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Post by sk8rboi on May 25, 2015 13:20:06 GMT
i wont be able to post pictures as they are to big.
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Post by GTOR_True-blue-8 on May 26, 2015 14:37:50 GMT
What channel are the races shown on? Never seen a live one
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Post by sk8rboi on May 26, 2015 14:50:47 GMT
Motors TV, channel 447 on SKY or 71 on freeveiw!
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Post by GTOR_True-blue-8 on May 26, 2015 16:41:01 GMT
yea for some reason I couldn't get the channel on freeview But have it now!
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Post by David Talle on May 26, 2015 17:03:53 GMT
Is the Youtube stream blocked in the UK ?
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Post by GTOR_True-blue-8 on May 26, 2015 17:06:56 GMT
No idea but I've watched from off the site, but the quality is poor
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Post by David Talle on May 26, 2015 17:23:55 GMT
The actual live is in HD on Youtube but doesn't matter if you can watch it for free on TV.
Silverstone 50' highlight video will probably be available soon ! You can't really see or understand anything on the short one, I'll replace it on OP in the wait for the next round.
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Post by sk8rboi on May 26, 2015 17:28:38 GMT
I couldn't get on freeveiw up stairs in my room but my dad could get it in the living room. Weried!
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Post by David Talle on Jun 6, 2015 3:06:32 GMT
Zoldeeeer !!!Definitely a cool track for GT racing. Not like Ichliebedich track yesterday, don't you agree SK8R ?
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Post by sk8rboi on Jun 6, 2015 10:00:14 GMT
I didn't like it TBH! That chicain was a nightmare! The next to tacks are great for racing on.
I'm liking this thread and looking forward to the race later!
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Post by sk8rboi on Jun 6, 2015 10:18:53 GMT
why is it not working?
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Post by David Talle on Jun 6, 2015 10:54:39 GMT
It's working here.
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Post by sk8rboi on Jun 6, 2015 11:25:29 GMT
Its just a link, I want it to play a video!
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Post by David Talle on Jun 6, 2015 11:42:51 GMT
Click the video button in the full reply toolbar (not the quick reply).
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Post by sk8rboi on Jun 6, 2015 11:54:21 GMT
there we go!
heres a BMW
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Post by David Talle on Jun 6, 2015 12:02:58 GMT
pCARS gets it pretty well. Where it misses it completely is onboard, the transmission whining is way too quiet ! Exactly like the Ruf (assuming the sound is still close from a Porsche ).
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