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View Poll Results: Will Audi join the LMS in 2008? | |||
Yes! | 37 | 82.22% | |
No! | 4 | 8.89% | |
Who Cares! | 4 | 8.89% | |
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1 Dec 2007, 01:32 (Ref:2079120) | #51 | ||
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I see this as Audi's way to pressure the LMS to get it's act in order on the promotional front, which even Peter accepts is needed, he isn't ignoreant of this need. It has shades of Audis pressure on IMSA with regards to the P1 vs P2 regs. |
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1 Dec 2007, 01:46 (Ref:2079127) | #52 | ||
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I'm not sure it's that obvious although I'd like to think it will indeed happen and we will see the oh so much awaited breakthrough for the LMS. It's long due. And not being ignorant of a need does not mean you can/will be able to solve it.... I'll keep my fingers crossed!
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1 Dec 2007, 02:56 (Ref:2079147) | #53 | |||
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Considering ALMS has already announced their intentions regarding rules, I think all Dr. Ullrich is saying is "don't change your minds."
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1 Dec 2007, 06:19 (Ref:2079187) | #54 | |
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Audi has always said the R10 makes 650 hp. Just at Porsche said that they made only 480. Factories underestimate their outputs and everyone else overestimates.
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1 Dec 2007, 09:40 (Ref:2079240) | #56 | ||
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The intention is there, the programme and budget has been approved by the new hierarchy (who actually appear to have upped the ante in motorsport rather than cutting it back). Audi want to be there racing against Peugeot, this is simply a public reiteration of what I am sure has already been agreed with PP to make sure he gets his act together with regard to the PRO-MO-TION of the Series. Sabre rattling, that's all.............. |
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1 Dec 2007, 23:31 (Ref:2079577) | #57 | |
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How long have we, the fans, banged on about promotion, at least now someone with real influence is putting the pressure on.
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2 Dec 2007, 02:54 (Ref:2079617) | #58 | |
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Peter and the Rat can increase the promotion all they want. They can give away tickets. They can race on TV in prime time. But if they keep mandating slow drivers to slow down fast cars, few fans will take them seriously.
In that regard, Europe is no different than elsewhere; fans know when they are watching the best and when they are not. But Audi is happy about the LMS, since they've been guaranteed they can't be embarrassed by Porsche in Europe. They may get their TV and promotion, but crowds will continue to be unlikely as long as it's not really a sport that is based on the best team/car/drivers winning. |
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2 Dec 2007, 06:32 (Ref:2079650) | #59 | ||
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If all's forgiven for the ALMS, is it really too much to ask for the LMS organisors to be given the benefit of the doubt, and given time to rectify their mistake, if indeed that is what it is? TBH, your posts come across as being rather bitter and envious of the LMS's grids and potential, which would be rather strange seeing as the ALMS is such a fantastic series, of which a strong LMS will only help. |
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2 Dec 2007, 15:39 (Ref:2079943) | #60 | ||
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Endurance-info had an interview with Dr. Ullrich: http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4546 It does not contain a lot of new information:
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