I really don't understand the Japanese way of thinking. If they have a car that is ready to be raced, why not enter in 2012 or 2013 to get some valuable data for a new car in 2014?
We´ve seen many times in the past that Le Mans can't be simulated, you have to be there to get the data needed to make a car quick.
If they have a car ready, the majority of money for this is already spent! How much can it cost to put a few drivers in there and race the damn thing? Make it a low-key approach with not much money spent on promotion and stuff like that... just to get the experience.
Coming in in 2014 facing Audi and Peugeot with all their experience plus Porsche, using a brand new car... that will be a tall order.
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