Walking around the IMSA paddock with a sports car legend like Patrick Long is an exercise in fascinating patience, as he interacts with fans, former teammates, and colleagues effortlessly. Long’s presence evokes the golden era of sports car racing and showcases how the sport has evolved since his retirement. Despite the advancements in technology and the rise of younger drivers, Long believes that wisdom versus knowledge still remains crucial for a driver’s career. As we explored the differences between driving modern GTD and GTP cars, Long provided insights into the complexities of each and highlighted the technological advancements in GT3 cars. The operations surrounding a modern race team, even for a customer GT3 car, require a full-time engineering staff to optimize performance and monitor the car’s health throughout the weekend.
Related posts
-
Leclerc Unveils Ferrari’s Promising Breakthrough at Bahrain Test
Charles Leclerc tallied almost 80 laps on the first day of Bahrain testing on Wednesday for... -
Champion Slam: Lewis Hamilton Sounds Alarm on Underperforming 2026 F1 Cars
Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns over the speed and drivability of F1's new smaller, lighter cars... -
The Revitalized Champion: A Fearless Vision for Success in Formula 1 with New Team
Valtteri Bottas impressed by Cadillac’s current F1 testing form -
George Russell Raises Red Flags: Mercedes Faces Challenges in Testing
Mercedes enjoyed a strong Barcelona shakedown, but it had a much different experience in Bahrain on... -
Unveiling the Secrets: Key Takeaways from Bahrain F1 Test Debut
The opening day of F1’s Bahrain test has already given us the deeper insight we’ve been... -
F1: Accelerated – The Sequel Races to the Big Screen!
F1 Movie sequel officially underway
