[V8] [Audi-nw] ALMS Portland Recap and Photos

[Todd Phenneger]

I love the pic of the RS's "Broken" rear Tailpipe/Man Collector.  Right
after it goes from 4:1 it appears it start a constant radius increase as it
goes out.  I believe Audi did this on some of the later Sport Quattros
having the exhuast move from 2.5" - 3.5" but done evenly without
reducers/enlargers.

That's cool, probably much easier on the 1-2ft length of that pipe but still
cool.  I wonder what the real benefits are.  In racing 1hp is worth doing it
for.  But how big a difference would it really make?  Any ideas?

Todd


> From: "Mark J. Besso" <mbspeed at maxboostracing.com>
> Organization: SPEEDMARK
> Reply-To: <mbspeed at maxboostracing.com>
> Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 19:15:04 -0700
> To: 'Craig & Carolann' <craigcarolann at comcast.net>, 'Jeremy Ward'
> <jward.v8 at gmail.com>, <v8 at audifans.com>
> Cc: <audi-nw at u.washington.edu>
> Subject: RE: [Audi-nw] ALMS Portland Recap and Photos
> 
> Those are some great images - thanks for sharing.
> 
> I especially like the image of the Porsche RS Spyder at speed.  It's got
> just the right balance between focus and blur.
> 
> ~Mark
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Craig & Carolann
> Subject: Re: [Audi-nw] ALMS Portland Recap and Photos
> 
> Glad ya had fun.  For a start to finish travelogue, check this out:
>  http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=294972
> 
> Craig
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeremy Ward"
> Subject: [Audi-nw] ALMS Portland Recap and Photos
> 
> 
> Incase I bore any of you to death with my email, let me first provide the
> link to the photos:
> http://www.myv8q.com/pics/ALMS-Portland-06/
> 
> Well despite the 100deg heat out at the race track and the fact that my
> family was heading down to the Oregon Coast without me, I couldn't pass up a
> chance to see the new R10 and perhaps meet Frank Biela in person, who in
> 1991 took the DTM championship in a V8Q.
> 
> My buddy told me to meet him and his father at the track at 8am on Saturday
> (the 22nd) and with some luck, I could ride in the back of their Porsche for
> the Porsche Club's parade laps.  I am not sure why the 996tt is called a 4
> seater, as my 2 year old would be cramped for space back there, but the
> officials told me the rules prohibited such things.  I for one was in
> agreement.
> 
> However, thanks to the generosity of their club, one of the members offered
> me a ride in his dark blue Boxter.  The uber-snug Sparcos and 6 point
> harness should have been a clue that this isn't 'just a Boxter'.  As Brian
> made his way onto the track from the club parking (more of a grassy meadow),
> I realized if he ever goes pro, Preparation H should be his sponsor.  I
> can't remember which suspension setup he had, but it was the type with the
> separate hydraulic fluid reservoirs and the adjustment dial for stiffness.
> He told me that they were set to 3 and 4 (out of a possible 7) and his
> springs rates were 800lb (IIRC).
> 
> Riding as a passenger was a real treat; I can't imagine how much fun it
> would be to actually drive this convertible go-cart.  Our speed was limited
> to 40mph for the parade lap, but Brian still managed to have some fun.  On
> the last (4th?) lap around the track, he gave us some space between the car
> in front, and powered through the chicane.  Holy Crap!  Needless to say, it
> took several hours for the smile to fade from my face.  Thanks again Brian!
> :-)
> 
> If you have never watched an American Le Mans Series race, let me tell you
> that it is quite a trip; there are 4 separate races happening on the
> racetrack at the exact same time!  LMP1 is the class where the Audi R10 and
> the B06/10 & EX257 Lolas race.  The LMP2 cars (Lola B05/40 and the new
> Porsche RS Spyder) look very similar, but have a few less ponies.  Next are
> the GT1 cars (Austin Martin DBR9 and Corvette C6) and finally the GT2 cars
> (Ferrari 430 GT, Porsche 911 GT3, BMW E46 M3, Panoz Esperante).  Not only is
> it cool to cheer your 4 class-favorites to victory and keep track of what
> they are doing as they weave through the slower/faster traffic, but it is a
> trip to watch a car such as a 911 GT3 (which I KNOW would eat my 3.6l V8 for
> lunch) get left in the dust by a 2000lb, 650hp R10.  Unreal.
> 
> As the race didn't start until 7pm, I had plenty of time to stroll through
> the paddock during the day.  That's where I decided to camp out during the
> ALMS practice laps and take some pictures of the drivers, cars, and pit
> crews.  I really wish I had earplugs down there as it was a beautifully
> painful symphony.  Despite this oversight on my part, I am glad I had a
> chance to hear (or not hear, rather) the 5.5l V12 TDI from Audi.  I still
> lust for the noises which the C6, 430GT, DBR9, and the (oh mamma) rasp of
> the Esperante, but was really blown away by the deceivingly understated
> whisper of the R10 under full, balls-out acceleration.
> 
> I snapped several good shots of Biela, Capello, McNish, Pirro, Maraj, and I
> think perhaps Dr. Ullrich can be seen in the command center between the two
> tents.  My favorite photos include the melted tires, McNish carrying what
> looks like a carbon-fiber booster seat, melted chunks of rubber clogging the
> louvers atop the front fenders, and of course the Audi Sport North America
> Bier Kegs.  I think they actually hold the Shell racing Diesel, however I
> understand where their inspiration comes from, knowing their culture.
> 
> In the off chance that I ran into Herr Biela, I brought a picture of my V8Q
> for him to autograph and came prepared with two questions.  1) For you, what
> is the biggest difference between driving the R10 TDI and the 1991 V8Q DTM?
> 2)  In your opinion, do you think the triumph of a Diesel powered Audi race
> car will redefine Audi as a company, similar to the transformation that took
> place in the early 90s through the success of the V8Q?
> 
> I wish I could say that I had the cohunes to ask him these questions when I
> ran into him heading to the trailer, but I wussed out.  I did have a brief
> conversation with him in German, where I asked for his autograph.  I think
> he was a little taken aback when I whipped out a picture of my V8Q, but was
> happy to autograph my car for a German speaking fan who actually knew what
> he was up to 15 years ago.  He even told me my V8 was schön.  :-)
> 
> Enjoy,
> 
> - Jeremy
> 
> 
> 
> More info:
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> http://www.americanlemans.com/News/Article.aspx?ID=2353
> 
> http://www.championracing.net/2006/the_car/R10.htm
> 
> And thanks to John:
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> ###
> Audi MediaInfo
> Ingolstadt, 23 July 2006
> 
> Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten once more
> 
> First double victory for the new diesel sportscar of Audi Allan McNish/Dindo
> Capello earn fourth outright victory Fourth start and fourth win for the
> Audi R10 TDI
> 
> After its fourth race, the Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten: The prototype
> which became the first diesel-powered sportscar to win the Le Mans 24 Hour
> race, added another victory in the sixth round of the American Le Mans
> Series in Portland (US state Oregon). In the third race for the Audi R10 TDI
> in the US, Dindo Capello (Italy) and Allan McNish (Scotland) triumphed ahead
> of their team-mates Frank Biela
> (Germany) and Emanuele Pirro (Italy) to score the first double victory of
> the Audi R10 TDI.
> 
> The two Audi sportscars started the race from the second and third rows.
> After a late change of regulations in which the organisers allowed the
> strongest competitor in the LM P1 class, the Dyson-Lola team, to reduce the
> weight of the car by 40kg to 860kg, the Audi drivers Dindo Capello and
> Emanuele Pirro had to be content in qualifying with positions three and five
> respectively. Because the weight reduction change had not been made giving
> the mandatory 14-day notification, organiser's IMSA and the Dyson team
> agreed a compromise. The two Lola sportscars started the race with a minimum
> weight of 880kg.
> 
> At the start of the race staged on the 12-turn, 1.944-mile track featuring
> few overtaking opportunities, Emanuele Pirro was second behind Guy Smith in
> the Dyson-Lola. Dindo Capello followed in fourth after a delay at the first
> corner behind the "pole-sitter" Butch Leitzinger (Dyson-Lola). When the
> leading teams pitted during a yellow after 45 minutes for "full service"
> including driver change, fuel and tyres, Frank Biela took over the #1 Audi
> R10 TDI and snatched the lead at the re-start on lap 54 with Allan McNish,
> now at the wheel of the #2 Audi, in second. Moments later Allan McNish took
> the lead from Biela. After 142-laps, the two R10 TDI sportscars claimed the
> first Audi diesel 1-2 victory.
> 
> After the successes of Allan McNish/Dindo Capello in 2000, JJ Lehto/ Marco
> Werner (2004) and Frank Biela/Emanuele Pirro (2005) in the Audi R8, this is
> the fourth triumph for Audi at Portland. After the fourth win of the season,
> the Audi drivers Allan McNish and Dindo Capello extended their lead in the
> championship before the seventh race of the American Le Mans Series at Road
> America (20 August).
> 
> Quotes after the race at Portland
> 
> Dr Wolfgang Ullrich (Head of Audi Motorsport): "I am happy for the whole
> team that managed to get the first double victory for the Audi R10 TDI.
> Especially I am glad that the drivers of car #2 who were able to extend
> their American Le Mans Series championship lead.
> Thanks to all of the team for their good work. Today our competitors were
> confronted with problems. The spectators saw an exciting race.
> In the actual discussion about the regulations we tried to find a compromise
> with Dyson and IMSA. I think the fastest race lap of the Dyson-Lola showed
> that they are absolutely competitive."
> 
> Dindo Capello (Audi R10 TDI #2): "Unfortunately I was hit at the first
> corner and from that moment I really found the Audi difficult to drive -
> especially in the right hand corners. The full course yellow came at a good
> moment because the grip from the left rear tyre had gone completely - the
> car was almost undriveable. But with new tyres Allan was able to race hard.
> It's very nice to win again after the bad luck we had at Salt Lake City -
> this win is just beautiful."
> 
> Allan McNish (Audi R10 TDI #2): "The car was tricky to drive - the hit that
> Dindo received on the opening lap affected the balance quite a lot. But as
> soon as I got into the lead at the re-start I controlled the gap with Frank.
> When it was required, I was able to press on a little more but I could take
> things quite consistently through traffic. I'm obviously pleased and proud
> that we've pulled out a victory from what looked like being a hard weekend
> for us."
> 
> Frank Biela (Audi R10 TDI #1): "It was a good race, it was a lot of fun. But
> you cannot win all the time. Unfortunately I got stuck behind a GT Porsche,
> otherwise the race could have been more open until the end. The R10 TDI was
> very good and I am happy that we brought home a good result for Audi."
> 
> Emanuele Pirro (Audi R10 TDI #1): "It has been a really good race for us. We
> were not very fast in practice, qualifying or the warm-up. We changed the
> setup of the car for the race and it was better. Frank got in and secured
> second place for us. I am happy. A one-two for Audi is very good for the
> championship."
> 
> Dave Maraj (Team Director Team Audi Sport North America): "It was a fabulous
> race and I am tremendously proud to have achieved two victories for Audi
> Sport North America in the space of one week with the new Audi R10 TDI. To
> celebrate this 1-2 result today in only our second race with the R10 TDI
> which we are still getting used to, is a fantastic feat due to the
> dedication and professionalism of all of our team - everyone was at the top
> of their game today."
> 
> Results at Portland
> 
> 1 Capello/McNish (Audi R10 TDI) 142 laps in 2h 45m 08.847s
> 2 Biela/Pirro (Audi R10 TDI) +42,051s
> 3 Dyson/Smith (Lola-AER) - 2 laps
> 4 Weaver/Leitzinger (Lola-AER) - 4 laps
> 5 Field/Field/Halliday (Lola-AER) - 7 laps
> 6 Dayton/Wallace (Lola-AER) - 8 laps
> 
> 
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