[Metallitubby]

WEC Sebring has been cancelled.

1000 Miles of Sebring Canceled; Portimao to Stage 2021 Opener – Sportscar365

8H Portimao to open season after Sebring WEC race called off for second year in row...

sportscar365.com

IMSA is proceeding, which is at least one positive to take away from this.

 

[KALEMAN]

WEC Sebring has been cancelled.

1000 Miles of Sebring Canceled; Portimao to Stage 2021 Opener – Sportscar365

8H Portimao to open season after Sebring WEC race called off for second year in row...

sportscar365.com

It was really hard to imagine this really happening with all the personnel and drivers, plus freight, having to make it's way into the US.

 

[amusante1002]

24H of Daytona Qualifying Results. I really debated paying for the NBCSN trackpass to watch this, but I'm not sure if it'll be worth it. Looking forward to the race this weekend, even with the Trackpass blackouts at certain hours.

24H of Daytona Quali Results

Also - looks like Magnussen was very competitive until the team kept him out of rains while everyone else switched to slicks.

 

[Metallitubby]

NBCSN trackpass

Use it before NBCSN goes away!

Also - looks like Magnussen was very competitive

He's going to make a nice addition to the DPi lineup for the rest of the season.

 

[amusante1002]

Use it before NBCSN goes away!

Ha - are you vouching for it? I'm not sure I would get much use out of it besides non-televised IMSA races. I guess it is only $4/month...

 

[Metallitubby]

Ha - are you vouching for it? I'm not sure I would get much use out of it besides non-televised IMSA races. I guess it is only $4/month...

The two times that I've used it, it's been good, but not worth it in my opinion. Since NBCSN is going away at the end of the year, it might be time to support them on their way out!

NBCSN to be shuttered at end of 2021

NBC has addressed the growing rumors regarding the future of its NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) cable channel and confirmed it will be shuttered at the end of 2021. The decision will have a major impac…

racer.com

 

[n0thing]

Ha - are you vouching for it? I'm not sure I would get much use out of it besides non-televised IMSA races. I guess it is only $4/month...

I use it. $2.99/mo for IMSA coverage. They added the Miata Cup to the coverage this year. AFAIK it's the only way to watch all 24 hours of the Rolex race. Series like the Michelin Pilot Cup are available to watch much sooner than on NBCSN.

 

[amusante1002]

AFAIK it's the only way to watch all 24 hours of the Rolex race.

Yea, it is. It looks like the Sat 8pm-11pm and Sun 3am-6am requires the Trackpass subscription.

TV Schedule

 

[n0thing]

Re: Qualy race. Cadillac looks to be the early favorites and will probably win since they own Daytona. The Acura's didn't look that impressive. I'm pulling for Mazda.

GTLM hardly existed during the coverage. Made me sad.

GTD is going to be nuts during the 24. I hope it gets the coverage it deserves.

 

[amusante1002]

Re: Qualy race. Cadillac looks to be the early favorites and will probably win since they own Daytona. The Acura's didn't look that impressive. I'm pulling for Mazda.

Based on the Caddy drivers, this could be intentional. They're accusing everyone else of sandbagging in hopes of a BoP adjustment.

Sandbagging Article

 

[Arteon Wayne]

I can personally attest to it being worth it. The track pass feature alone is great since you get to see the entire race broadcast uninterrupted. I went ahead and bought the year at $20. Sad to hear it's confirmed of it's departure.

 

[Metallitubby]

Sad to hear it's confirmed of it's departure.

I think they are working on rebranding of TrackPass under the Peacock banner. NBCSN has too many large series under it to allow NBC to just walk away. USA may be the next NBCSN though.

 

[amusante1002]

I can personally attest to it being worth it. The track pass feature alone is great since you get to see the entire race broadcast uninterrupted. I went ahead and bought the year at $20. Sad to hear it's confirmed of it's departure.

Alright, you convinced me. I signed up for the IMSA only at $2.99/month.

 

[Arteon Wayne]

Nice!

 

[pawa_k2001]

Acura Confirms LMDh Program for 2023 – Sportscar365

Acura to enter LMDh global prototype formula with program set to debut in 2023...

sportscar365.com

 

[KALEMAN]

It's all coming together 👏

 

[Metallitubby]

Acura Confirms LMDh Program for 2023 – Sportscar365

Acura to enter LMDh global prototype formula with program set to debut in 2023...

sportscar365.com

I knew about this at the middle of last week, but we are required to embargo information to the public. It's so tempting sometimes.

 

[compy222]

Alright, you convinced me. I signed up for the IMSA only at $2.99/month.

it's worth it, i really like their coverage even if i wish the announcing was dubbed over with radio lemans.

excited for Daytona this weekend, been too long and not going to a race in person for a year plus has sucked (we're close to Detroit, Mid Ohio and Road America - plus I want to make the trek to Bowmanville too soon).

 

[pawa_k2001]

I knew about this at the middle of last week, but we are required to embargo information to the public. It's so tempting sometimes.

Whats the point of having you on vortex?

Glad Acura joined, hopefully others will join soon.

 

[Metallitubby]

Whats the point of having you on vortex?

I've had my hand slapped quite a few times for posting things that were embargoed. I'd like to stop having that happen.