friedgreencorrado wrote:This old prototype fan will admit that the last couple of seasons in the ALMS haven't had much depth in the prototype fields. OTOH, I find the cars so stinking amazing that I'd rather see them (especially in person) run than a limited technology series. Maybe it's because I still occasionally work turns and have the opportunity to get closer to them, but seeing an LMP car working at speed is something no one should miss. It's simply incredible how fast these things are, it's almost pornographic. Even if only one shows up, it's a "show" in and of itself.
I wonder if we're really discussing what the nature of road racing really is..I love lots of passing and a small MOV as much as anyone else, but I can also enjoy watching somebody who is so smooth and precise that they can just get down the road (even if they're doing it to the tune of another second ahead at the end of every lap) better than someone else. I do enjoy watching Grand-Am (for the passing, etc.), but I find that if I really watch the driver's technique (expecially when combined with the astounding capabilities of the car), I don't mind that ALMS races often turn into a parade. There's just so much else to watch besides the passing.
And of course, on the occasions where some equal rivals show up, it gets even better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXq8rkf9HKINot dissing anyone else's view, just tryin' to splain something..
EDIT: just a lil' grammar clean up.
Exactly I agree.
