My Wife and I attended the race ...lots of action ..we like that you can walk the pits and paddock ...talk to the drivers..great for fans..and all track access..can't beat it.
Yes the access at IMSA races is awesome. At VIR we had a golfcart, driving all over the paddock, could walk right up to all the GT cars (no prototypes at that race). Hopefully people continue to behave themselves and we can keep doing this
Mazda finally found a way to make their car last the whole race which got them their first win. Now they just need to figure it out for the 24 hour races.
Words cannot express how happy I am for them. I've been routing for them since day one. I was doubtful at first but once Joest took over the program, I knew it was just a matter of when and not if. Although I will admit that it took longer than I expected for the Joest program to win. Hopefully there will be many more to come in the near future.
Underdogs fighting back, BoP actually working, a 'top class' that isn't a farce, beautiful cars, constant action, stewards not rigging a race result. WEC & F1) is this racing?
Love racing at The Glen.. but I don’t know enough about this type of racing to understand what’s going on 🤷♂️.. Looked fun though! Wish I were there!!
Would be nice of the full race was live instead of being shown hours after the finish and getting shortened into 3 hour time crunch that then got bump late cause the rain stopped in Illinois.
Showing a NASCAR practice over this awesome racing is a fucking joke. Get it together NBC. Congrats to Mazda, FINALLY after so many fails they win a nice 1-2.
Porsche have really been punishing Corvette a lot lately, Le Mans and now this. I'm a Corvette fan so it's a little sad but also funny knowing their history like 2009 (if I remember right) Laguna Seca
It is amazing that after 46 years, people still remember and recognize that crash. I wasn't even alive then.But growing up in a racing loving environment,I heard about it,learned about it.
Surprise toy City the guardrail height and configuration is completely different now than in 1973. I was there then and saw that event in person. cevert’s car went under the guardrail and he was decapitated. This car merely hit the guardrail in the same location. There is no comparison between these two accidents
Michael Jackson I was 12 when it happened. I was sad at the time. For me its the documentary about that weekend that perpetuates the feeling. Jackie & Francois discussing the gear change that Jackie later says might have caused the wreck. Jackie's wife tearing up when talking about his death. Francois winking at the camera as he heads out of pit lane for the last time. Combined it brings the sadness back.
@@Camplou2 Yes, the guardrails configuration is not the same, but still dangerous. I know there is a bridge there, that's why there's no way to push guardrails far fom the track, but in my opinion there was a posibility to fill the tunnel to make the area flat so there would be space for run off areas on both sides of the track. Maybe it's not possible for some reason , I don't know...
Donald Myers I watch it on discovery velocity with the radio Le Mans commentary and it's so stupid of how NASCAR runs their point system with "playoffs" in motor racing
I wish these DPi cars could be fitted to race with LMP2s instead of being in a separate class. If these raced in WEC and some entered into LMP1 class, maybe the LMP classes wouldn’t be facing extinction. EDIT: Mind, I could totally be seeingg this the wrong way. What do you guys think?
Chris Wright The ACO wants more flashy regs. DPI was essentially too basic for them to accept. Add on the fact that IMSA launched DPI to begin with, the ACO was never going to adopt the idea. It’s unfortunate to be honest because a global unification for top level prototype racing is the dream, but it seems like the governing bodies on both sides of the Atlantic can never get on the same page.
In IMSA races its hard to judge the overall attendance by just looking at the stands. Unlike say when NASCAR runs here, the IMSA ticket allows you access everywhere around the track. Because its a 6 hr race your not going to stay on one spot the entire race. Besides this Watkins Glen does seem to be one of the lower attending races on the schedule based on its size. However this years race it looked like more people then previous years.
own636 in a sportscar race, fans move around during the race, go to the fan zone, go for a walk around the track ,get some food etc. Also, a lot stay in the infield.
Congrats to Mazda! Finally! Not just a win, but a one two finish! Thanks for the highlight reel.
I was there and I was almost in tears with them, I am so proud of them!!
My Wife and I attended the race ...lots of action ..we like that you can walk the pits and paddock ...talk to the drivers..great for fans..and
all track access..can't beat it.
Yes the access at IMSA races is awesome. At VIR we had a golfcart, driving all over the paddock, could walk right up to all the GT cars (no prototypes at that race). Hopefully people continue to behave themselves and we can keep doing this
Mazda finally found a way to make their car last the whole race which got them their first win. Now they just need to figure it out for the 24 hour races.
lol bring back the 787b. that lasted 24 hours ezpz.
@@alvinchan7746 It will go about 37 km/h with the fuel rate restriction.
Mazda's first win since when.? With reference to 787B, please clarify.
They've won the 24 hr Le Mans race before.
1st of many wins for Mazda DPis...
As a pro sim driver, and Mazda being my fav brand. I own multiple for a reason
Great company 👍
IceManAuz 🤦♂️
The people who gave this a thumbs down are people who sit on the board of directors at the FIA/ACO.
Lol
Watkins Glen is one of the best and greatest racetracks in the world. it always makes for very exciting racing, regardless of class and segment.
Even in nascar the races are great
Words cannot express how happy I am for them. I've been routing for them since day one. I was doubtful at first but once Joest took over the program, I knew it was just a matter of when and not if. Although I will admit that it took longer than I expected for the Joest program to win. Hopefully there will be many more to come in the near future.
Nice race. Watkins Glenn is a fantastic track.
Finally a good race, just like F1 with MAX winning for HONDA!
Man that was lit !
Underdogs fighting back, BoP actually working, a 'top class' that isn't a farce, beautiful cars, constant action, stewards not rigging a race result.
WEC & F1) is this racing?
MAZDA win! good cooperation🏁🇺🇸🇯🇵🇩🇪
I was at this race today was very fun!!!
9:08 me when I spot a spider
Big win for Mazda 🇯🇵
Joest Racing is back in the winner's circle! Mazda finally breaks the curse!
Well put together highlight reel and I thank you for that.
Love racing at The Glen.. but I don’t know enough about this type of racing to understand what’s going on 🤷♂️.. Looked fun though! Wish I were there!!
This was a classic
1000 fois mieux que les 24h du Mans, en juste 6h, que ces messieurs de l'ACO se posent des questions, bravo Mazda!!!!
Totalement d'accord aux states il y a grave du spectacle mais c'est tout le temps les mêmes circuits. Là on se régale😉.
Surprised to hear Kevin instead of Leigh on commentary but it's definitely a welcome surprise. I love Kevin Lee's commentary.
I think they said Leigh was covering Track and Field this weekend
@@jegilles6824 such a bizarre thing to send Leigh out for
Would be nice of the full race was live instead of being shown hours after the finish and getting shortened into 3 hour time crunch that then got bump late cause the rain stopped in Illinois.
Showing a NASCAR practice over this awesome racing is a fucking joke. Get it together NBC.
Congrats to Mazda, FINALLY after so many fails they win a nice 1-2.
see i think NASCAR should take note more people like this kinda racing because people can relate to these cars than the cars in nascar
What a race!!
Mazda is so cool !
This is pretty much all of what NBC aired imo.
ホンダF1の13年ぶりの優勝でだいぶ影が薄れていたが、マツダも優勝おめでとう‼︎
Acura #6 Leading the DPI Points ........Cameran/Montoya
Congrats to Team Mazda!!!
Porsche have really been punishing Corvette a lot lately, Le Mans and now this. I'm a Corvette fan so it's a little sad but also funny knowing their history like 2009 (if I remember right) Laguna Seca
Sorry.
Magnuseen vs who again I forgot
Jorn borgmeister
@@derek_bell10 so sad that BMW GTLM car on fire like Max Verstappen in 1994.
1st crash, exaclty the spot where Cevert died in 1973, still they didn't have move the guardrails. Unbelievable
It is amazing that after 46 years, people still remember and recognize that crash. I wasn't even alive then.But growing up in a racing loving environment,I heard about it,learned about it.
Surprise toy City the guardrail height and configuration is completely different now than in 1973. I was there then and saw that event in person. cevert’s car went under the guardrail and he was decapitated. This car merely hit the guardrail in the same location. There is no comparison between these two accidents
Michael Jackson I was 12 when it happened. I was sad at the time. For me its the documentary about that weekend that perpetuates the feeling. Jackie & Francois discussing the gear change that Jackie later says might have caused the wreck. Jackie's wife tearing up when talking about his death. Francois winking at the camera as he heads out of pit lane for the last time. Combined it brings the sadness back.
@@Camplou2 Yes, the guardrails configuration is not the same, but still dangerous. I know there is a bridge there, that's why there's no way to push guardrails far fom the track, but in my opinion there was a posibility to fill the tunnel to make the area flat so there would be space for run off areas on both sides of the track. Maybe it's not possible for some reason , I don't know...
Is this the coverage package for when the NAPCAR race ends?
6:08 That would have been a *20 second penalty* and 7:56 2 minutes penalty in F1* 🤣🤣🤣
Well, those Mazda are the next generation, just like cars 3 xD
Its such a shame that those accidents happen on lap 1, ridiculous.
Porsche always seems to be involved.
@@JojoTheMongol No shyt, always putting a nose where it doesnt belong on sweeping corners etc...
Way to go Tandy!
MAZDA❗️😄
NOw mazda need this for the 2021 WEC champ race
Finally, mazda gets it's win
Would have been nice to watch this race. Can't imagine my disappointment to see Nascar on my DVR
Corvette team needs drivers
Finally!!!
need more cameras
Mazda 1.2. Nicely done boys. Now we need to not blow up
2.0L 4-cyl turbo 620hp for Mazda Rt-24P
I want MAZDA RODE STER‼️
How could you not show this live? Nascar sucks
yup. imsa best race series in north america by far. nascar is a joke.
Indycar would like a word.
Donald Myers I watch it on discovery velocity with the radio Le Mans commentary and it's so stupid of how NASCAR runs their point system with "playoffs" in motor racing
I’m a huge nascar fan but this is better
I wish these DPi cars could be fitted to race with LMP2s instead of being in a separate class. If these raced in WEC and some entered into LMP1 class, maybe the LMP classes wouldn’t be facing extinction.
EDIT: Mind, I could totally be seeingg this the wrong way. What do you guys think?
You’re probably right but it won’t matter once the hyper car class is launched
the DPi model should be the new LMP1 model instead of Hypercars. No way should they nerf DPi to compete with LMP2's.
Chris Wright The ACO wants more flashy regs. DPI was essentially too basic for them to accept. Add on the fact that IMSA launched DPI to begin with, the ACO was never going to adopt the idea. It’s unfortunate to be honest because a global unification for top level prototype racing is the dream, but it seems like the governing bodies on both sides of the Atlantic can never get on the same page.
They have been since their inception. But now their back to intended performance.
Used to be a few Teams under the IMSA years ago (mid 90's?) that didnt have to change much and they would go to LeMans
en imsa il y a de la course
Grave
Where’s Diffey??
I think they said he was doing the track and field coverage for NBC shown earlier in the day. He'll be back for next weeks race at Mosport.
@@takenoprisoners6604 Good, Diffey's the man. Still miss hearing him during F1 broadcasts
anyone have full race link?
The offical IMSA channel posts the full race every Thursday after the race airs.
Ashame Corvette is nuetered so badly it cant catch a 6cyl Porsche on any straight away. Porches has 4 in a row, maybe time to assess BoP?
and JOEST RACING winner
fucking finally!
well i cant weight to see the new 2020 chev. corvette race car i think it will be badass and fast watch out Porsche
New gen corvette will take awhile to beat Porsche......if it runs as it looks will be a long while
BoP coming soon.
considering that was Mazda's only win of the season? I think not
A ton of sloppy driving in this race. I'd point toward the narrow-ish track and relative high speeds. Makes it harder to get through lapped traffic.
wah...
Mazda wins a race 👀
Wow No Cautious
Mazda crazy fast!! They shouldn't allow to race in this category.. Lol
DPI is the fastest, most technologically advanced class in the series.
Ha... only 2 p2 cars
All Politics, if Mazda would not have won a race till the end of July 19, they would end the IMSA DPi Program!
why are you putting winners into thumbnail ?!
I hate that they mix different types of cars in one single race.
Theres nobody at the race how do they pay their drivers
No fans at the track lol. Boring ! Dying just like NAPCAR.
It's been like that forever. Nothing new.
In IMSA races its hard to judge the overall attendance by just looking at the stands. Unlike say when NASCAR runs here, the IMSA ticket allows you access everywhere around the track. Because its a 6 hr race your not going to stay on one spot the entire race. Besides this Watkins Glen does seem to be one of the lower attending races on the schedule based on its size. However this years race it looked like more people then previous years.
NASCAR
@@abbasladak294 look at the attendance and tv ratings
own636 in a sportscar race, fans move around during the race, go to the fan zone, go for a walk around the track ,get some food etc. Also, a lot stay in the infield.
What a race!!