tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101784122100352616.post6883146374484091351..comments2024-03-14T08:19:36.636+00:00Comments on Trussers (Paul Truswell's blog): Getting the juices flowingPaul Truswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17160575296019945600noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101784122100352616.post-34869914849956321202012-08-14T21:56:25.613+01:002012-08-14T21:56:25.613+01:00As always, a fascinating and thought provoking pos...As always, a fascinating and thought provoking post, thank you.<br /><br />The question of overtaking has been brought to our attention in a rather dramatic way over the last 2 years and I have to confess, the subject of heated campsite debate over the weekend of the race. I would love to better understand the differential in terms of speed, braking and corner speeds between GT AM and LMP1 and also how that difference compares to the 1950's. I expect that the performance (not just speed) difference between classes is much wider now. <br />Clearly, none of us want to see flying prototypes or accidents, but we'd be stretching truth if we said that 'drama' wasn't part of the excitement. A lot of the drama comes about through overtaking and the resulting battles to continue racing. Driving standards must be high, but I for one would not want to change the spectacle and challenge that makes Le Mans what it is. It's not perfect, it's not entirely safe, the cars probably should all be the same speed, but that's not the point.<br /><br />You have to have some sympathy for the drivers, one corner when you don't check a blindspot and BANG. They are all human and whilst the prototype 'pros' complain, perhaps the responsibility to pass safely should sit just as much with the faster car?<br /><br />I'll finish by echoing what Nick articulated above. To win Le Mans, you have to finish Le Mans, and that means making it past slower cars, tired drivers and humans who are prone to making mistakes. Long may it continue.<br />Robinrobandkathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013381063438449889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101784122100352616.post-14569934999425043772012-08-09T16:46:07.720+01:002012-08-09T16:46:07.720+01:00Yes, Paul. That's exactly why I come here. Tha...Yes, Paul. That's exactly why I come here. Thanks.Pandamasquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101784122100352616.post-77200337281519073182012-08-09T15:10:32.123+01:002012-08-09T15:10:32.123+01:00I forget the individual's name, but an RLM int...I forget the individual's name, but an RLM interviewee in the closing hours this year also highlighted the 'duty of care' on the leading 'experienced' drivers in the modern era. In fact I believe the implied suggestion was that if the hare took a bit more care the outcome may well have been significantly different... My insurer appears to apply a similar philosophy !Nick Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849426152352362204noreply@blogger.com