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VLN 2009: Biela/Stuck/ Stippler R8 LMS Misses Podium by 0.038 Seconds
By source: Audi Sport
Oct 18, 2009, 20:36

Frank Biela, Frank Stippler and Hans-Joachim Stuck missed another podium finish by a mere 0.038 seconds in the Phoenix Racing Audi R8 LMS at the penultimate round of the BFGoodrich Endurance Championship. The correct tire choice was crucial due to the unsettled weather conditions at the Nordschleife. Frank Stippler took grooved slicks for the final stint and was almost able to catch the third placed Porsche. The second Phoenix R8 retired following accident three laps before the end of the race.

RESULTS & POINTS SCORES:

Nürburgring (D), October 17, BFGoodrich Endurance Championship round 9 1 Mamerow/Werner (Porsche) 27 laps in 4h 07m 14.854s 2 Müller/Priaulx (BMW) + 48.230s 3 Alzen/Schwager/Menzel (Porsche) + 2m 40.031s 4 Biela/Stippler/Stuck (Audi R8 LMS) + 2m 40.069s 5 Schmitz/Abbelen (Porsche) + 4m 20.661s

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