Le Mans Series 2010 - Page 17

Purist · 11 Dec 2009, 18:46 (Ref:2598068)

The real issue is whether the straights are "long enough", and I would definitely say that the straights at Brno are long enough. Also, the term "straight" is a bit tricky since you can have multiple, shorter straights joined by flat-out bends to make a MUCH longer "straight". Just for reference, the pole lap for the 1988 World Sportscar Championship race at Brno was set by Jean-Louis Schlessor in a Sauber/Mercedes C9/88 at a 1:46.44 (113.54mph).

I think the N24 uses the Mercedes Arena now. Anyway, the old esse is gone at present, and what is there now, if you don't take the arena section, is basically a really tight right/left chicane.

Adria I find tight even with GTs. Misano would work with GTs though.

Vallelunga saw an extension in 2005.
http://theracingline.net/racingcircu...aly/index.html
The old GP Circuit is now the International Circuit.

And yes, that is exactly the shortcut at Hockenheim that I was talking about.

Stefvh · 11 Dec 2009, 20:53 (Ref:2598129)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Agree. They use is at the 24 Hours, don't htey?

The old Castrol Esse doesn't exist anymore.

They just use a short cut of the arena at the 24h.

**FIRE** · 12 Dec 2009, 11:59 (Ref:2598436)

Marc Lieb and Richard Lietz will stay at Felbermayr-Proton and Patrick Pilat at IMSA Performance Matmut

LeMans.pt · 14 Dec 2009, 16:20 (Ref:2599512)

Olivier Pla signed with Quifel ASM Team until the end of 2011. The french, besides the LMS program, will also be responsible with the development in other racing programs from ASM Team (mainly, the Spanish GT program).

It's also highly probable that the team will present a third driver for the LMS because of the new 'pro-am' rules.

The359 · 14 Dec 2009, 16:25 (Ref:2599517)

Isn't there one date missing from the LMS calendar? I thought the FLM guys were going to have a stand-alone race sometime this season.

pablocomics · 14 Dec 2009, 21:32 (Ref:2599716)

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Originally Posted by LeMans.pt

Olivier Pla signed with Quifel ASM Team until the end of 2011. The french, besides the LMS program, will also be responsible with the development in other racing programs from ASM Team (mainly, the Spanish GT program).

It's also highly probable that the team will present a third driver for the LMS because of the new 'pro-am' rules.

They will continue on the Iberian GTs? I heared about they wouldn´t be on the 2010, it would be a great notice

LeMans.pt · 15 Dec 2009, 00:24 (Ref:2599807)

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Originally Posted by pablocomics

I heared about they wouldn´t be on the 2010, it would be a great notice

That was just a rumour... as far as i know, they will continue.

sceptic · 15 Dec 2009, 00:52 (Ref:2599821)

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Originally Posted by The359

Isn't there one date missing from the LMS calendar? I thought the FLM guys were going to have a stand-alone race sometime this season.

FLM will have a standalone race at Le Mans

Tom908V12 · 17 Dec 2009, 12:02 (Ref:2601264)

We can now add ORECA to the list with the LMP1 AIM and the 908 !!!!

NightStalk3r · 17 Dec 2009, 12:49 (Ref:2601285)

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Originally Posted by Tom908V12

We can now add ORECA to the list with the LMP1 AIM and the 908 !!!!

The Autohebdo article says nothing about the LMS, only Le Mans.

Tom908V12 · 17 Dec 2009, 13:26 (Ref:2601296)

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Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

The Autohebdo article says nothing about the LMS, only Le Mans.

Other articles(in french)have been published in which they talk about LMS too

R4z3rw33n · 17 Dec 2009, 13:56 (Ref:2601313)

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Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

The Autohebdo article says nothing about the LMS, only Le Mans.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom908V12

Other articles(in french)have been published in which they talk about LMS too

I was of the understanding that Peugeot wanted a privateer to run the LMS season (in addition to LM). Wasn't that the whole point of the exercise?

carsten66 · 17 Dec 2009, 17:29 (Ref:2601423)

Oreca confirmed that they will run the Pug also on the LMS, at least at some races...

Tom908V12 · 17 Dec 2009, 18:07 (Ref:2601456)

Full LMS, not some races

Imagine the entrylist of 2010 Spa 1000KM with four 908s(three factories + Oreca), and four Audis(three factories + Kolles)

Acid09 · 17 Dec 2009, 18:34 (Ref:2601485)

I doubt that will happen, Peugeot will most likely just bring two cars like last year and so will Audi.

Dead-Eye · 17 Dec 2009, 19:07 (Ref:2601504)

I think three cars for Spa were mentioned in the Midweek Motorsport interview with Dr. Ullrich last night.

LeMans.pt · 17 Dec 2009, 22:07 (Ref:2601602)

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Originally Posted by Tom908V12

Full LMS, not some races

Imagine the entrylist of 2010 Spa 1000KM with four 908s(three factories + Oreca), and four Audis(three factories + Kolles)

To much of the same...
I would preferred 2 Peugeots, 2 Audis, 2 Aston Martins, 2 Oreca, 2 Pescarolos, 2 Domes, 2 Epsilon Euskadi, a bunch of Lolas and Zyteks... and keeping dreaming... 2 BMW, 2 Toyota, 2 Porsches...

... 2 Ferraris...

Tim the Grey · 17 Dec 2009, 22:14 (Ref:2601610)

How many Porsche 956/962s ran at Spa in 85/86? Seemed to be some fabulous racing back then... Just a LOT of competitive cars is fine by me. I don't care if they are all 1 make, or all back street built specials, TBH.

LeMans.pt · 17 Dec 2009, 22:28 (Ref:2601624)

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Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

How many Porsche 956/962s ran at Spa in 85/86? Seemed to be some fabulous racing back then... Just a LOT of competitive cars is fine by me. I don't care if they are all 1 make, or all back street built specials, TBH.

You surely made a point...

...got to love those damn Porsches...

gwyllion · 18 Dec 2009, 07:56 (Ref:2601759)

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Originally Posted by Tom908V12

Imagine the entrylist of 2010 Spa 1000KM with four 908s(three factories + Oreca), and four Audis(three factories + Kolles)

Will Kolles be around? One R10 of them is for sale. Last year was not really such a big success. Of course they do not mind to perform badly in DTM and F3 either.

The Badger · 18 Dec 2009, 15:28 (Ref:2601932)

Wouldnt surprise me to see them back again , but I reckon it will be another 2009 for them ..... uneventful !!!

R4z3rw33n · 19 Dec 2009, 09:00 (Ref:2602267)

Signature Plus to run Lola-AMR in 2010 - Click.

The Badger · 19 Dec 2009, 09:40 (Ref:2602275)

Will that be a new build car then ?

I believe AMR will be racing 2 examples in the LMS & LM ? I think Harold Primat ownes one of those ?

There is still one available , but that headed for the states to an unnamed buyer ?

Would it be possible to mod the 2008 Charouz chassis or is that not available too ?

Graham Goodwin · 19 Dec 2009, 09:44 (Ref:2602277)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Will that be a new build car then ?

I believe AMR will be racing 2 examples in the LMS & LM ? I think Harold Primat ownes one of those ?

There is still one available , but that headed for the states to an unnamed buyer ?

Would it be possible to mod the 2008 Charouz chassis or is that not available too ?

There's a difference between the 'destination' of a car and where it may race - An American owner may still opt to have the car raced in Europe. Remeber all of the 2009 were pre-sold - but that doesn't mean they will necessariy be put in a museum, or that they won't!

Tom908V12 · 19 Dec 2009, 09:48 (Ref:2602279)

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Originally Posted by R4z3rw33n

Signature Plus to run Lola-AMR in 2010 - Click.

Fantastic news

Less for the Oreca AIM though...

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