In 2023 in NASCAR’s Summer Cup race in Detona, Ryan Preis hit a terrible turn through grass, fortunately gone away from air phenomenon with only minor injuries. Sports – and Detona International Speedway – reacted immediately, re -twisted the backstance, which is officially known as the Le Mans Chicken, but is still popularly called the bus stop.
Since then more changes have been made. The grass is over and curbing has been re -shaped and raised up, which has created a tight corner. And in the eyes of some drivers, Detona’s reputed corner is now very less fun.
After a week’s practice and setup, just before the green signal falls, it seems that the bus stop can be a big factor in the race as usual.
Some “parking site”
Mat campbellThe overall winner who defended in Rolex 24 reveals why the changes were made – he is not sure they will be ready for better racing.
Campbell said, “Every year when I have been a part of it, there has been little adjustment, but this year the most changed.” Motorsport“I think there are good aspects and bad aspects. From the point of view of runoff, avoiding a bad situation or event can be a little safe and easy but certainly it has snatched the bliss factor a little because it is a little slow, a little bit, a little A bit tight. It looks like a little parking lot. “
Campbell, which is ready to make its seventh consecutive appearance in Rolex 24, is not alone in this diagnosis. This is more than mourning the aesthetics of his Porsche Penscay team partner Matthew jaminet2022 GTD Pro Class Winner in Detona says.
“If there is no car in front of you (at night), you just come and go, ‘Where is the corner?” “Said Jaminet. “Now you don’t see any green part, so it has made it really challenging for the driver.”
#6 Porsche Penscay Motorsport Porsche 963 Matthew Jaiminet, Matt Campbell and Kevin Astre
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Jaminet said that Curbing has slowed the corner, and the changes have “reduced the flow towards the exit … Suppose the second part of the chicken.”
He is not against the new challenge offered by the updated bus stop, and has to drink half a glass. As Zaminet said, “Now need some more skills from the driver for the updated version.” He thinks that this can be a good thing. “It is not so easy to go by.”
A big risk factor
If Jaminet may make any suggestion, the French driver wants grass to remain on the Detona International Speedway. Although this step was taken to make nascar racing safe on high edges, it could encourage drivers to try risky overtake in Rolex 24.
He said, “Make the same layout but with grass all around.” “I think we will avoid some cuts here and there. Now I think people are more satisfied in trying to overtake something crazy, because they feel that the left and right is going to be run. What you want to see, because there may be some major accidents. “
Both Jaminet and Campbell said that the new layout has made it more difficult to install the car and forced drivers to accommodate their line, especially when calculating how much karb to take when calculated. The old curb was generous; The new version forces drivers to be more vigilant, lest the car jump out of them.
Jaminet believes that bus stop – or whatever is left – is the most important corner on the 12 -mood, 3.56 -mile road, and for good reasons. After the 24 -hour long race, there have been many finals in this famous corner, which determine the last line through the line. And managing the updated version can lead to the difference between winners and losers in this year’s Rolex 24.
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Nick degrot
IMSA
Matthew jaminet
Mat campbell
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