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While i think it can be thought of that the ICLM trophy is a disincentive for Audi to compete in the full ALMS how likely was it that they would turn up anyway?
imo they don't have the budget for a full season so at best they would drop in and out for the more important races (sebring, PLM and maybe one or two others).
The problem for Audi is the lack of a US racing team to run their operations with Champion going under / closing. It costs too much for Joest to come over for a full season now so the decision was made to restrict it to Euro races where mobilisation is cheaper and the ICLM where part costs may be paid. Simple really - best use of a smaller budget than past years.
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