FIA GT Lexus LFA in GT1?

I Rosputnik · 10 Aug 2010, 22:24 (Ref:2742765)

Just got this from the GT1 page on facebook.

If so...

... hot damn.

Comment at will.

Edit - (I would take this rumour with a pinch of salt. The website believes they are going to Le Mans, and if you remember they can't if they build a GT1.)

Subaru_WRX_STi · 10 Aug 2010, 22:26 (Ref:2742768)

if that happen it will be great !!! now time for the Italian/German prototype to move away ^^

I Rosputnik · 10 Aug 2010, 22:29 (Ref:2742771)

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Originally Posted by Subaru_WRX_STi

if that happen it will be great !!! now time for the Italian/German prototype to move away ^^

Hopefully it will be replaced with a Gran Turismo.

Speed-King · 10 Aug 2010, 22:30 (Ref:2742774)

Just reading the last paragraph tells me to not put a lot of stock in that particular rumor:

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Toyota will also be looking to recoup some of the LFA's sizeable R&D costs by racing in the series. That's why we will also see the LFA competing in Japan's GT series. Be sure to keep an eye on the starting grid for next year's Le Mans 24 Hours as well, because the LFA is expected to be there.

I Rosputnik · 10 Aug 2010, 22:34 (Ref:2742778)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Just reading the last paragraph tells me to not put a lot of stock in that particular rumor:

Ah, it's either someone forgot GT1's can no longer race at Le Mans or the website got the rumour late.

dj4monie · 10 Aug 2010, 22:50 (Ref:2742788)

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

Ah, it's either someone forgot GT1's can no longer race at Le Mans or the website got the rumour late.

Why is the Le Mans race the catalyst for arguments?

It shouldn't be, the LFA in a World Championship is great news for the FIA GT1 Series and a blow the so-call experts in the media that want to squat down and do-do on Ratel's idea.

Look we're all Sports Car fans which is why we post here. We have endurance series and sprints series and a series with both, who cares. I'll watch it all.

Toyota and Nissan doing battle is always a good thing, where's Honda?

rich07 · 10 Aug 2010, 22:52 (Ref:2742791)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Toyota and Nissan doing battle is always a good thing, where's Honda?

They dont have a car to race, wish that delightful HSV-10 that races in SuperGT had a roadgoing cousin......

I Rosputnik · 10 Aug 2010, 22:56 (Ref:2742794)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Why is the Le Mans race the catalyst for arguments?

It shouldn't be, the LFA in a World Championship is great news for the FIA GT1 Series and a blow the so-call experts in the media that want to squat down and do-do on Ratel's idea.

Look we're all Sports Car fans which is why we post here. We have endurance series and sprints series and a series with both, who cares. I'll watch it all.

Toyota and Nissan doing battle is always a good thing, where's Honda?

I'm not sure why Le Mans gets mentioned in every subject.

Anyway, hopefully Honda will make a production of their current Super GT car.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 10 Aug 2010, 23:00 (Ref:2742797)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Look we're all Sports Car fans which is why we post here. We have endurance series and sprints series and a series with both, who cares. I'll watch it all.

very well said

its not only "Planet" Le Mans in Sports Car Racing !

rich07 · 10 Aug 2010, 22:35 (Ref:2742779)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Just reading the last paragraph tells me to not put a lot of stock in that particular rumor:

Good spotting there. Hopefully they just got that last bit wrong and not the bit about the car actually racing in GT1. Would like to see it happen but I guess it depends on whether there will be a championship next year and also who will race the car.

dj4monie · 10 Aug 2010, 22:52 (Ref:2742789)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Good spotting there. Hopefully they just got that last bit wrong and not the bit about the car actually racing in GT1. Would like to see it happen but I guess it depends on whether there will be a championship next year and also who will race the car.

Did you see a rumor that the GT1 series is on the ropes???

There will be a series next season and where will be a race in North America, I am almost assure you of that.

HD Streaming online and Bloomberg coverage. Maybe JUST maybe Speed 2 will finally be available in time for next season as well.

cptkablamo · 11 Aug 2010, 02:05 (Ref:2742845)

Reading the Martin Bartek article on Speed TV.com there could be ways to alter the car to be eligible for GT2 - pending on the car I suppose.
It would be great for the GT1 W.C if this did happen and if the car could be used wider in Europe, USA and Japan, it would be great

Time will tell I guess

I Rosputnik · 11 Aug 2010, 09:47 (Ref:2742972)

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Originally Posted by cptkablamo

Reading the Martin Bartek article on Speed TV.com there could be ways to alter the car to be eligible for GT2 - pending on the car I suppose.
It would be great for the GT1 W.C if this did happen and if the car could be used wider in Europe, USA and Japan, it would be great

Time will tell I guess

If a GT3 can be made into a GT1, then I guess this shows how flexable sportscars are.

MJ_N_09 · 15 Aug 2010, 05:40 (Ref:2744685)

It would be nice to see Toyota/Lexus back in GT racing. Period (SGT doesn't count to me). That LFA would be stunning in race trim.

Yakuncha · 27 Aug 2010, 14:11 (Ref:2751069)

How realistic is the Vitaphone rumour I wonder?

dj4monie · 27 Aug 2010, 14:54 (Ref:2751085)

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Originally Posted by Yakuncha

How realistic is the Vitaphone rumour I wonder?

You mean this?

Yakuncha · 27 Aug 2010, 15:31 (Ref:2751096)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

You mean this?

Yes, but Id say its a case of Purple Monkey Dishwasher

I Rosputnik · 27 Aug 2010, 15:34 (Ref:2751098)

Sounds interesting, but if Vitaphone go to Lexus, then who gets the Alpina?

Phoenix? Hegersport?

I'm not suprised that Vitaphone is leaving the MC12. Its needs too many waivers to race.

The Vitaphone livery should look great on an LFA.

dj4monie · 27 Aug 2010, 16:41 (Ref:2751122)

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

Sounds interesting, but if Vitaphone go to Lexus, then who gets the Alpina?

Phoenix? Hegersport?

I'm not suprised that Vitaphone is leaving the MC12. Its needs too many waivers to race.

The Vitaphone livery should look great on an LFA.

I don't think its waivers at all, its likely just time to move on. This way a new car can built to current regulations instead of adapted which always has disadvantages.

Its also likely the car is no longer supported by Corsa Clienti

WMUCarGuy · 28 Aug 2010, 08:19 (Ref:2751326)

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

Sounds interesting, but if Vitaphone go to Lexus, then who gets the Alpina?

Phoenix? Hegersport?

I'm not suprised that Vitaphone is leaving the MC12. Its needs too many waivers to race.

The Vitaphone livery should look great on an LFA.

I think the grandfathered in cars were only given a 1 year reprieve anyways, so the MC12's time is up after this year anyways.

**FIRE** · 27 Aug 2010, 20:18 (Ref:2751208)

Are we sure Vitaphone will stay in FIA GT1? With DTM getting new rules and probably a boost I can imagine they switch back to that series.

Speed-King · 27 Aug 2010, 20:21 (Ref:2751209)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Are we sure they will stay in FIA GT1? With DTM getting new rules and probably a boost I can imagine they switch back to that series.

I guess it's something of a case of big fish, small pond. If they went to DTM they'd be a "B-Team" at best.

rich07 · 28 Aug 2010, 01:01 (Ref:2751265)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

I guess it's something of a case of big fish, small pond. If they went to DTM they'd be a "B-Team" at best.

With Opel possibly returning and Vitaphone having raced with them before they could be a favoured team-perhaps.

I'd like Vitaphone to stick with GT1 anyway, if this Lexus rumour is true, it would make sense seeing as though Vitaphone are a very good team and Lexus would be looking for a solid squad to run their cars.

Livery would look good to on an LFA

Purist · 27 Aug 2010, 21:55 (Ref:2751233)

Also, aren't the changes in DTM not going to be kicking in at least until 2012 anyway?

**FIRE** · 28 Aug 2010, 10:57 (Ref:2751360)

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Originally Posted by Purist

Also, aren't the changes in DTM not going to be kicking in at least until 2012 anyway?

New cars are allowed next year but I don't think any of the current manufacturers will enter until 2012.

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