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This weekend marks the 92nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with 62 cars competing across three different classes. The lineup includes 15 types of cars, 14 car manufacturers, and over 30 different teams. There will be plenty of action across the 3 different classes of Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3. Most of the excitement and attention centers on the Hypercar class, which sees the return of Cadillac. American car enthusiasts are excited as Cadillac will be the only American manufacturer competing in the class this year. I’ll be watching intermittently, but I won’t be watching any specific class. I don’t have a horse in the race, but I enjoy the race for its history and importance in motorsports. Winning this race is one of the requirements for drivers to claim the unofficial Triple Crown of Motorsports. This prestigious achievement, only claimed by Graham Hill, requires winning at the Monaco Grand Prix (F1), Indianapolis 500 (Indycar), and 24 Hours of Le Mans (WEC). Who are you cheering for this year? Is there a specific class, team, or manufacturer you’re interested in? #24hoursoflemans #motorsport #cadillac

I had the opportunity to experience an Aston Martin GT4 at Yas Marina F1 circuit which changed my perspective insights about different racing lines and traction. Grip (or traction) is what keeps us on the track, allowing us to brake, accelerate and turn. However, finding the limit of grip and continually driving at it, is not easy to perfect. There are two ways a tyre can break grip: laterally and longitudinally. When a tyre breaks grip sideways, the car slide will understeer or oversteer.

Check out these two articles by Ansys which highlight some ways NASCAR uses LS-DYNA to improve motorsport driver safety. https://lnkd.in/eHgftJqF https://lnkd.in/eamin7dg

### Definition of a Pit Stop in NASCAR and Formula One A **pit stop** in NASCAR and Formula One refers to a brief stop during a race where a race car enters the pit lane for refueling, tire changes, adjustments, and repairs. Pit stops are crucial for maintaining the car's performance and strategy throughout the race. ### Example Sentences 1. The NASCAR driver made a lightning-fast pit stop to change tires and refuel. 2. During the Formula One race, the pit crew executed a flawless pit stop in under 3 seconds. 3. Pit stops in NASCAR can often decide the outcome of the race due to strategic fueling and tire strategies. 4. In Formula One, teams practice pit stops tirelessly to minimize time loss and maximize efficiency. 5. The pit stop strategy allowed the NASCAR driver to gain positions during the race. 6. Mechanics in both NASCAR and Formula One undergo rigorous training for precise pit stop maneuvers. 7. The Formula One team celebrated a record-breaking pit stop time of 1.88 seconds during the Grand Prix. 8. NASCAR pit stops involve not only tire changes but also chassis adjustments for optimal handling. 9. Pit stops in Formula One races are synchronized with race strategy to ensure minimal time loss on the track. 10. The NASCAR crew chief decided on a two-tire pit stop strategy to gain track position late in the race. ### Hashtags #PitStop #NASCAR #FormulaOne #Motorsports #Racing #RaceStrategy #Speed #TireChange #Fueling #RaceDay

Being last on the brakes isn't necessarily the best driving technique... But... Having the confidence to brake later than the rest of the field, regardless of how hot your brakes are, is crucial. In just 4 months of going live, we have multiple teams racing in LMP, GT3, Nascar, Indycar, Touring Car. Yet to crack a Formula 1 team but we are finding 1) they are slow to change and 2) brake temps are well under control... (plus most of them are using fluids produced by Orthene anyway which is great). So our focus will remain more towards closed wheel applications where heat is more of an issue. #motorsport #nascar #f1 #gtracing #halobyorthene

Need Auto Leads? Text CBT to 21002 \ Question of the Week: What’s Your Ultimate Nürburgring Track Day Ride?: Welcome to the BaT Question of the Week! For those unfamiliar, here are the rules: we ask an automotive-themed question, and the author of our favorite answer from the comments is awarded a $25 credit to the BaT Gear Store. Our question this week: What's your ultimate Nürburgring track day ride? Did you know for just €30 Monday through Thursday (or €35 Friday through Sunday and on public holidays), anyone with a driver's license can try their hand at the track nicknamed the “Green Hell?” The famed Nürburgring is open during most days of the motorsport season, and technically operates as a toll road. This is why you've likely seen video of anything and everything making the rounds. http://dlvr.it/TGbL1M For Leads Visit: CarsBuyText.com #carsforsale #carsbuytext #autoleads

### Definition of a Pit Stop in NASCAR and Formula One A **pit stop** in NASCAR and Formula One refers to a brief stop during a race where a race car enters the pit lane for refueling, tire changes, adjustments, and repairs. Pit stops are crucial for maintaining the car's performance and strategy throughout the race. ### Example Sentences 1. The NASCAR driver made a lightning-fast pit stop to change tires and refuel. 2. During the Formula One race, the pit crew executed a flawless pit stop in under 3 seconds. 3. Pit stops in NASCAR can often decide the outcome of the race due to strategic fueling and tire strategies. 4. In Formula One, teams practice pit stops tirelessly to minimize time loss and maximize efficiency. 5. The pit stop strategy allowed the NASCAR driver to gain positions during the race. 6. Mechanics in both NASCAR and Formula One undergo rigorous training for precise pit stop maneuvers. 7. The Formula One team celebrated a record-breaking pit stop time of 1.88 seconds during the Grand Prix. 8. NASCAR pit stops involve not only tire changes but also chassis adjustments for optimal handling. 9. Pit stops in Formula One races are synchronized with race strategy to ensure minimal time loss on the track. 10. The NASCAR crew chief decided on a two-tire pit stop strategy to gain track position late in the race. ### Hashtags #PitStop #NASCAR #FormulaOne #Motorsports #Racing #RaceStrategy #Speed #TireChange #Fueling #RaceDay Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further information!

Need Auto Leads? Text CBT to 21002 \ 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup: This 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is said to have competed in IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge and Pirelli GT3 Cup Trophy USA races at the hands of driver Michael Zuieback from 2015 to 2017 before being raced in Challenge Series events by the prior owner. It has since been campaigned in PCA events and won first place in the GT2 class of a Porsche Owners Club competition in 2023 after being acquired by the seller on BaT in September 2022. Subsequent work involved rebuilding the six-speed sequential gearbox and the driveshafts as well as installing a Bosch ABS system and replacing the windshield, livery, and front bumper. The car is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six and features carbon-fiber reinforced body panels, an air jack system, a Recaro seat, a full roll cage, fire suppression, and a Cool Shirt box. This 991.1 GT3 Cup is now offered in California with logbooks, a spare set of wheels, and a bill of sale. http://dlvr.it/TGdh2g For Leads Visit: CarsBuyText.com #carsforsale #carsbuytext #autoleads