LM24 Le Mans 2005 - Page 13

gi_gav · 15 Dec 2004, 15:48 (Ref:1180221)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabrio

Nobody is going to go head on against the R8....Especially not another german manifacturer....

You're absolutely right, I just doubt Porsche would go for LMP2.

Where had you heard this Gabrio?

Gabrio · 15 Dec 2004, 16:19 (Ref:1180250)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gi_gav

You're absolutely right, I just doubt Porsche would go for LMP2.

Where had you heard this Gabrio?

You'll excuse me but a good source can never be revealed... But I trust that source very much.

mariantic · 15 Dec 2004, 19:09 (Ref:1180442)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSchneiderFan

Don't know if this has already been mentioned, but crash.net reports that BMS Scuderia Italia will take a Ferrari 550 to Le Mans, and will apply for an entry for a second Ferrari (one entry being automatic as FIA GT Champions).

Is there an automatic entry for the FIA GT champ?

I though the 24 pre-selections were:-
Top 2 LM 24 per class
Top 2 LMES per class
Top Petit LM per class
Top ALMS per class (or second if already selected as PLM)

Anyone got the definitive answer on this?

gi_gav · 15 Dec 2004, 23:23 (Ref:1180631)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabrio

You'll excuse me but a good source can never be revealed... But I trust that source very much.

Certainly! Thanks for sharing your info with us.

Fab · 16 Dec 2004, 05:26 (Ref:1180737)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariantic

Is there an automatic entry for the FIA GT champ?

I though the 24 pre-selections were:-
Top 2 LM 24 per class
Top 2 LMES per class
Top Petit LM per class
Top ALMS per class (or second if already selected as PLM)

Anyone got the definitive answer on this?

Yes : you'll find the qualified teams on Infocourse.

Note that there's no automatic entry from the FIA-GT championship... yet !

Bentley Beermon · 17 Dec 2004, 09:44 (Ref:1181704)

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rdjones · 18 Dec 2004, 10:11 (Ref:1182422)

Just been looking around a couple of Le Mans sites and there is only 182 days till next years Le Mans, which means we are over half way to next years Le Mans.

BTW way my traval plans are sorted out for next year arriving Wednesday and departing Monday again. Going in the e-type again, I have also got a cracking deal with the ferries thanks to Brittany Ferries.

Fab · 22 Dec 2004, 05:47 (Ref:1185613)

According to Infocourse, the LM entry list is now open to concurrents, and until the 19th of January.

Entry fee : 32 000 € (with a 5000 € acount for those whom are not alredy selected).

Fab · 22 Dec 2004, 05:52 (Ref:1185614)

More news about the new P1 Courage on Infocourse...

Yves spent the whole last week in States, but the engine is still not chosen yet. If an agreement is not possible with Panoz, a Judd (GV4 or GV5) is possible, but has to be determined before the 15th of January.

Program : LM and Spa, and probably the whole LMES.

But : it's possible for Courage to cross the Pound to enter Sebring... it's still expectations, so no confirmation yet, don't take that for something positive...

Fab · 22 Dec 2004, 10:50 (Ref:1185758)

That makes six GT victories in a row for Porsche at LM, with the late White Ligntening one...

Who wants to take a bet on the first one to break the Porsche serie ? Ferrari, TVR, Spyker, Panoz, Morgan... what else ?

Bentley Beermon · 22 Dec 2004, 10:57 (Ref:1185765)

I would love it to be Panoz but I would expect it to be Ferrari

iucrmh · 22 Dec 2004, 11:52 (Ref:1185798)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fab

Yes : you'll find the qualified teams on Infocourse.

Note that there's no automatic entry from the FIA-GT championship... yet !

There was last year though. i.e. BMS Scuderia had a guarenteed entry for 2004 for being 2003 FIA-GT champions (they didn't take it up). I guess that the FIA-GT qualification was replaced by the LMES this year.

Mike

GT-Eins · 22 Dec 2004, 13:15 (Ref:1185871)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fab

More news about the new P1 Courage on Infocourse...

Yves spent the whole last week in States, but the engine is still not chosen yet. If an agreement is not possible with Panoz, a Judd (GV4 or GV5) is possible, but has to be determined before the 15th of January.

Program : LM and Spa, and probably the whole LMES.

But : it's possible for Courage to cross the Pound to enter Sebring... it's still expectations, so no confirmation yet, don't take that for something positive...

What about the earlier roumored cooperation with Panoz - that Panoz may run 2 C60-Hybrids in the ALMS. Is this plan still valid?

Fab · 22 Dec 2004, 15:34 (Ref:1185977)

Quote:

Originally Posted by iucrmh

There was last year though. i.e. BMS Scuderia had a guarenteed entry for 2004 for being 2003 FIA-GT champions (they didn't take it up). I guess that the FIA-GT qualification was replaced by the LMES this year.

Mike

Yes, I'm wrong on this, my mishtake ! ...

Fab · 22 Dec 2004, 15:36 (Ref:1185978)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT-Eins

What about the earlier roumored cooperation with Panoz - that Panoz may run 2 C60-Hybrids in the ALMS. Is this plan still valid?

Sincerely, I don't know where this rumour comes from... and I never had any information coming from France confirming it, even as gossips. For me the information is invalid, except if there's a serious enough source to confirm it.

GT-Eins · 22 Dec 2004, 17:11 (Ref:1186048)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fab

..., except if there's a serious enough source to confirm it.

I believe it was an article on german motorsport-magazin Motorsport aktuell.
No idea what the base of the info was...

Graham Goodwin · 22 Dec 2004, 17:22 (Ref:1186055)

This from dailysportscar back in October after a conversation between David Legangneux and Yves Courage

"At the moment, Courage Competition is considering if it's possible to install the Elan engine in the back of the C60 chassis. A lot of work would be required. For example, the pumps would have to be placed differently. Compared to the Judd GV4 (3994 cc, V10, 72°), the Elan engine (5983 cc, V8, 90°) from the Panoz roadsters is bigger and heavier. Placing the Elan engine at the back of the C60 would also have an impact on the rear bodywork. The aerodynamics of a future hybrid Courage C60 would depend on the engine. Courage Compétition should finish its technical review and know if it's possible to put the Elan engine in the C60 by the end of this week."

racer11 · 23 Dec 2004, 00:27 (Ref:1186405)

are they still allowed to run the wing interpretation between the endplate's'?

pirenzo · 23 Dec 2004, 00:42 (Ref:1186410)

I think thats moreorless mandatory now isn't it?
The wing chord's been reduced, but I think the endplates have to be a minimum of something like 1000 square centimetres.

Fab · 24 Dec 2004, 06:38 (Ref:1187256)

OT : see this mention between Pirenzo's two stars ?

Looks brand new to me ! It's time for a round

, Mr Virtual Racing Mod !

Erw · 24 Dec 2004, 17:13 (Ref:1187553)

Just got my invoice , for the tribune tickets.

But in dont understand , do i have to fax it back to them with my creditcard details , or do i have to post it?

Please help

nobster · 24 Dec 2004, 18:31 (Ref:1187585)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erw

Just got my invoice , for the tribune tickets.

But in dont understand , do i have to fax it back to them with my creditcard details , or do i have to post it?

Please help

Hi Erw, glad to see you liked Le Mans this year.
To confirm your booking just fax the form with your creditcard details back to the ACO booking department, the number is on your invoice.
If i am correct you have to do it within two weeks or your tickets will be gone.
Greetings
Nobster

Fab · 25 Dec 2004, 07:06 (Ref:1187747)

Confirmed - fax it or post it with the credit card details within the two weeks.

Erw · 26 Dec 2004, 11:20 (Ref:1188000)

Im planning to buy this lens :
http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/prod..._usm/index.asp
for my 300d camera, would it be good in lemans or do i need an 1.4x extender?

Thnx

The Badger · 28 Dec 2004, 16:08 (Ref:1188893)

Any word on the possible entry list ? Updated please .... cheers

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