Thread: Petit Le Mans -- Practice & Quals Thread
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Old 20 Sep 2004, 21:37 (Ref:1102445)   #11
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jhansen should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridjhansen should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridjhansen should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
AutoCon will need A LOT of luck and a near perfect run to get a top-five grid slot.

Last year Intersport ran a 1:14.930 at Petit with the Lola B160-Judd combo. Intersport's Riley & Scott MK3C-Elan ran a 1:15.550 while American Spirit ran a 1:17.863 in the Riley & Scott MK3C-Lincoln. At Sebring this year Intersport qualified with a 1:51.288 while AutoCon ran a 1:56.817, albeit with the Lincoln again.

Intersport's Riley couldn't outpace their Little Lola, and they had experience with the Elan engine. AutoCon have a lot of pace to find. And yes, I do understand that AutoCon have not run the Elan yet. BUT, they have little time in the car this year and have not raced the Elan yet. Racing is all about preparation. I expect them to be in Row 4.
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