IMSA Tries to Slow Down the R10 With Sanctions

IMSA has published a bulletin that affects the refuelling rig restrictor of diesel cars participating in the American Le Mans Series, specifically the Audi R10 TDI cars. The change limits the refuelling restrictor from the current 38mm permitted under the regulations to 33mm, with immediate effect.

Dr Wolfgang Ullrich, Head of Audi Motorsport:
"Of course we are not happy about changing the rules in the middle of the season after all the hard work we have done based on the original rules. The adjustment means that our refuelling stops will take several seconds longer because diesel has a higher viscosity and thus a lower flow speed. Originally, a larger diameter had been allowed for diesel engines to make sure that diesel and gasoline engines can be refuelled in the same amount of time.

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PlanoA4 - 7/25/2006 11:19:35 AM

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Actually this is the Second Sanction to the R10. They added 100 lbs to it earlier.

johannas - 7/25/2006 3:50:08 PM

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Audi... Those cheaters.

chewy - 7/25/2006 4:33:06 PM

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PlanoA4

Acutally, it is the other way around. They made the competion 143 pounds lighter.

johannas

How are they cheaters?

jeffy210 - 7/25/2006 5:59:50 PM

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chewy - mach 4 over your head. I think he was being sarcastic.

johannas - 7/26/2006 9:52:52 AM

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Chewy

They are cheaters because they think creatively better than the competition. I'm kidding. I love Audi, and shame on The Man for changing the rules mid-season.