DeltaWing crash

paradocs98 · 10-28-2012, 09:40 AM

Just ran across this on Drivers' Republic. Obviously not M3-specific, but interesting. Nissan DeltaWing racer gets sideswiped by green Porsche GTC car, immediately flipping the DeltaWing. The driver ends up sliding on his head.

The DeltaWing is a new design that's supposed to revolutionize sports car racing with a lightweight, efficient platform. But seeing this makes me wonder about the inherent stability of the car. The extremely narrow front track, almost like an exaggerated top fuel dragster, would seem to make the car easy to tip over from a side impact. It's like a tricycle.

Darth One · 10-28-2012, 09:52 AM

the fact that it kinda looks like a giant penis also doesn't help

Porschefile · 10-28-2012, 11:07 AM

That sucks for the DW team and driver. The GTC car had plenty of room to avoid the incident.

paradocs98 · 10-28-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

the fact that it kinda looks like a giant penis also doesn't help

You mean like Ace and Gary's car?

PrimeBMW · 10-28-2012, 02:43 PM

or if you get rear suspension damage/flat tire you chassis drags on the ground and you cant get back to the pits. Seams less than ideal for endurance racing. I can appreciate the efficiency part but the narrow front end is a gimmick........you better be fast if you look that silly.

Estoril Blue · 10-28-2012, 03:15 PM

Other drivers have said that the Delta is very hard to see on track.

Koop · 10-28-2012, 03:16 PM

Whoa. Hope the driver's neck is okay. Definitely need better rollover protection in that thing.

Protocav · 10-28-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

the fact that it kinda looks like a giant penis also doesn't help

You think it's giant?

...hmmm

klammer · 10-29-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by paradocs98

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Originally Posted by Darth One

the fact that it kinda looks like a giant penis also doesn't help

You mean like Ace and Gary's car?

M3SQRD · 10-29-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Koop

Whoa. Hope the driver's neck is okay. Definitely need better rollover protection in that thing.

The team made an official statement that the driver's helmet did not scrape the ground. BTW, the main chassis/monocoque is taken directly from the Auston Martin LMP car...

THE TECH · 10-29-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Koop

Whoa. Hope the driver's neck is okay. Definitely need better rollover protection in that thing.

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Originally Posted by M3SQRD

The team made an official statement that the driver's helmet did not scrape the ground. BTW, the main chassis/monocoque is taken directly from the Auston Martin LMP car...

I agree. Even if his head didn't hit the ground, it was close enough that I would be worried.

1MOREMOD · 10-29-2012, 10:48 AM

scary stuff.

PhillyNate · 10-29-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by paradocs98

You mean like Ace and Gary's car?

LMFAO! It does like that. Now I'm wondering about the co-drivers.

GTM_Challenge · 10-29-2012, 12:57 PM

Amazing they got it fixed and ran the car in the full Petit Le Man the next day. Kudos.

Richbot · 10-29-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GTM_Challenge

Amazing they got it fixed and ran the car in the full Petit Le Man the next day. Kudos.

Same porsche driver was in dozens of other incidents throughout the weekend, thats whats amazing...

325rider · 11-08-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Richbot

Same porsche driver was in dozens of other incidents throughout the weekend, thats whats amazing...

LOL....
should be an interesting rest of the year for him

10-28-2012, 09:40 AM	#1
paradocs98 Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,198 iTrader: (0)	DeltaWing crash Just ran across this on Drivers' Republic. Obviously not M3-specific, but interesting. Nissan DeltaWing racer gets sideswiped by green Porsche GTC car, immediately flipping the DeltaWing. The driver ends up sliding on his head. The DeltaWing is a new design that's supposed to revolutionize sports car racing with a lightweight, efficient platform. But seeing this makes me wonder about the inherent stability of the car. The extremely narrow front track, almost like an exaggerated top fuel dragster, would seem to make the car easy to tip over from a side impact. It's like a tricycle. __________________
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10-28-2012, 11:07 AM	#3
Porschefile Major Drives: E92 M3 DCT, E46, Formula Mazda Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,043 iTrader: (5)	That sucks for the DW team and driver. The GTC car had plenty of room to avoid the incident. __________________ #18 Formula Mazda, Southeast Division SCCA

10-28-2012, 03:15 PM	#6
Estoril Blue Private First Class Drives: 2006 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 114 iTrader: (0)	Other drivers have said that the Delta is very hard to see on track. __________________

10-29-2012, 10:48 AM	#12
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,494 iTrader: (3)	scary stuff. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

10-29-2012, 12:57 PM	#14
GTM_Challenge BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 M3,X5M,F30 335 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,171 iTrader: (6)	Amazing they got it fixed and ran the car in the full Petit Le Man the next day. Kudos. __________________ GT Motoring - Challenge USA - Rays / Volk Dealer - BBS Distributor - Eisenmann Dealer - Willans Dealer - Willans Harnesses

10-28-2012, 09:52 AM	#2
Darth One Former yr 1of1 owner Drives: SGM E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL Posts: 999 iTrader: (0)	the fact that it kinda looks like a giant penis also doesn't help

10-28-2012, 02:43 PM	#5
PrimeBMW First Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3, e46 M3, dsl pickup Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 331 iTrader: (0)	or if you get rear suspension damage/flat tire you chassis drags on the ground and you cant get back to the pits. Seams less than ideal for endurance racing. I can appreciate the efficiency part but the narrow front end is a gimmick........you better be fast if you look that silly.

10-28-2012, 03:16 PM	#7
Koop Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 & E34 M5 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	Whoa. Hope the driver's neck is okay. Definitely need better rollover protection in that thing.

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