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  1. rsstopper

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    #13 rsstopper, Jun 5, 2011
    Lime Rock

    " BB623 " as in Mazda 623??? I wonder if BB's comments are objective??
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    Our in car video shows NO movement by Owen. The buffeting of two cars side by side at +125mph is obvious, BUT there was no lateral movement by the Mini.

    The simple fact is . . . Owen was in front. It's the Mazda's duty to effect a safe pass. There is no rule against blocking, even though He wasn't.

    It was unfortunate for all concerned. Kudos to Andrew and Owen at Watkins Glen. They diced for awhile and BOTH drove a clean race. No retribution by either party. They are both real pros and it showed.

    The teams aren't complaining . . . maybe the outsiders should follow their lead. Time to move on . . .

    Randy
     
  2. Steve

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    #2 Steve, May 28, 2011
    RSR's Lime Rock results (the Conti race won't be broadcast so I'm not worried about spoiling anything):

    3rd :D 195 Dicky Riegel and Matt Plumb (RumBum #13 driver in GS)
    15th -- 196 Ron Farmer and Jason Hart
    24th -- 197 Randall Smalley and Chris Puskar
    26th -- 198 Sarah Cattaneo and Owen Trinkler

    The 197 and 198 finished 6 and 12 laps respectively off the ST lead so I'm sure Lady Luck decided to smack them around a bit but I don't know details.
     
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    #3 sdmidget, May 29, 2011
    Actually ... 2nd, 15th, 24th and 26th.

    Owen (198) was crashed out WHILE LEADING THE RACE with about 12 laps to go. :incazzato:
     
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    #4 Steve, May 29, 2011
    Don't know how I did that but for a change I'm happy I was wrong!

    Sure wish this one was going to be broadcast...
     
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    #5 ScottinBend, May 29, 2011
    Who took Owen out? (need to add them to the Nic hit list.....LOL)
     
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    #6 Steve, May 29, 2011
    From the Grand-Am news page:
     
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    #7 sdmidget, May 29, 2011
    The 198 has tire marks on its roof ...:(
     
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    #8 ScottinBend, May 29, 2011
    :eek6:
     
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    #9 bb623, Jun 3, 2011
    Don't know what race any of you were watching. Carbonell tried to pass Trinkler on his left side and Trinkler blocked him, pushing him into the wall. I saw as they pulled Carbonell out the car and he did not even look alive. His legs looked like jello. So no, Carbonell did not get "caught under the mini's car," Owen was blocking Carbonell when he swerved left and TOOK ANDREW OUT. Owen was bound to do this though and I am not surprised a bit. Carbonell was also hospitalized and later released but believe you me, there are going to be some turned up noses and thin ice by upset fans AND Carbonell's team at Continental this weekend.

    Maybe you guys should watch a video every once in a while and get your facts straight.
     
  10. Nathan

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    #10 Nathan, Jun 3, 2011
    Is there video someplace? Speed did not broadcast the race nor is it on the schedule to be broadcast. I did watch Monday's race and there was no mention of any of the other races at Lime Rock that weekend. We may have to wait till the next Speed broadcast of the series to learn more.
     
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    #11 bb623, Jun 3, 2011
    I believe it is on youtube
     
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    #12 Nathan, Jun 3, 2011