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Originally Posted by Coach Ep
So no Drayson then, as Graham already (kind of) announced. DSC will come with a detailed story very soon (according to their website) about their non-appearance. The earlier news that Dale White and other staff had left the team was a clear indication.
I'm sure Lord Drayson is very much interested in running a hybrid car. Maybe he realised in 2011 it is still very early days for this new kind of technology (in racing, not on the road) and wouldn't be as compitative as he would have wanted and decided to focus on 2012 perhaps? Or he disagrees with the ACO not running more eco-friendly fuel in the ILMC/LM24?
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There were a few hints on Murphy last year that the Drayson team had aspirations to become a constructor in their own right- maybe taking time out to gear up for a Drayson LMP?
From December:
Lord Drayson hasn’t yet announced his return to the American Le Mans Series. He may, but a new shop, interest in becoming a constructor, and contesting the ILMC are priorities that could easily push the ALMS aside
http://murphythebear.com/blog/index....quiz-imminent/
A life member of the Peerage was poking about in Leafield, giving credence to rumors he’ll join the ranks of prototype constructors. Leafield is where the former TWR shops are located. Lord Drayson is rumored to want to build his own chassis. A source said he was touring the TWR facilities. Murphy’s heard nothing since.
http://murphythebear.com/blog/index....adding-detail/
Might explain the Drayson story that DSC said they're 'sitting on'- maybe Drayson isn't ready to go public on future plans just yet?