Le Mans Series 2010 - Page 18

The Badger · 19 Dec 2009, 16:45 (Ref:2602410)

Yep ..... cheers Graham .

It also might be Harold Primats chassis with himself doing the driving .

Wernt the KplusK Saleens owned by an American dude too ?

Dartguy · 19 Dec 2009, 17:57 (Ref:2602439)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Yep ..... cheers Graham .

It also might be Harold Primats chassis with himself doing the driving .

Wernt the KplusK Saleens owned by an American dude too ?

Wow, Badger! 8200+ posts. Lot's of hot air to share with the world!

The Badger · 19 Dec 2009, 18:29 (Ref:2602447)

Oh no ..... Ive been found !!!

If hot air is what you want , you should fit in quite well dude

Jamesy-18 · 19 Dec 2009, 22:48 (Ref:2602524)

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Originally Posted by R4z3rw33n

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

Great news. Now if we can just block the Peugeot diesel racing, we might actually be on for an interesting season!

Hawkwood · 21 Dec 2009, 10:31 (Ref:2603116)

Aston Martin works squad sitting out 2010:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80632

NightStalk3r · 21 Dec 2009, 13:53 (Ref:2603197)

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Originally Posted by Ostrogothicus

Aston Martin works squad sitting out 2010:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80632

And the news we have all been dreading

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French team Signature-Plus has announced that it will run at least one of the cars in the LMP1 class of the Le Mans 24 Hours and Le Mans Series next season, driven by Pierre Ragues and Franck Mailleux.

I give it 2 rounds before the car is written off.

WMUCarGuy · 21 Dec 2009, 16:56 (Ref:2603274)

I bet they'll still do Le Mans though.

HORNDAWG · 21 Dec 2009, 19:15 (Ref:2603330)

Strakka officially confirm a switch to P-2 with an Acura ARX-01c from HPD. Details at DSC.

dj choc ice · 21 Dec 2009, 19:49 (Ref:2603350)

looks like 2010 is shaping up to be quite a good year so far, LMP2 looks the absolute business so far, can not wait to see the Strakka Acura. Will Embassy be racing the full season in 2010 with the WF01?
It was great to see it screaming around silverstone, it was certainly louder than anything else out there...

**Bentley03** · 21 Dec 2009, 20:36 (Ref:2603379)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Strakka officially confirm a switch to P-2 with an Acura ARX-01c from HPD. Details at DSC.

Full details on their website: Strakka Racing

**Bentley03** · 21 Dec 2009, 20:51 (Ref:2603387)

From what I understand, the Signature Plus Lola Aston Martin will be a brand new chassis complete with 2010 updates (so purchased rather than leased). The team expect delivery in mid-January.

That still leaves the three 2009 Lola Aston Martin's. Another three car AMR assault on Le Mans next year?

**batmobile** · 21 Dec 2009, 21:00 (Ref:2603391)

Would be great

The Real DMN · 21 Dec 2009, 22:14 (Ref:2603422)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

That still leaves the three 2009 Lola Aston Martin's. Another three car AMR assault on Le Mans next year?

I think thats what I'd expect. Another finish behind the diesels will give them more Amo to through at the ACO and also stay on their radar.

The Real DMN · 21 Dec 2009, 22:15 (Ref:2603424)

Further to that, I wonder what Gulf will make of their sponsorship only covering one race? Perhaps the Signature car will carry Gulf colours?

isynge · 22 Dec 2009, 00:36 (Ref:2603471)

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Originally Posted by The Real DMN

Further to that, I wonder what Gulf will make of their sponsorship only covering one race? Perhaps the Signature car will carry Gulf colours?

I suspect Gulf will regard Le Mans as effectively paying all the bills. My understanding is, in any case, that the total amounts from Gulf weren't enormous to start with.

Can't help thinking that with the works Lola Astons not doing a full season, and all the questions about Pescarolo the series is being presented on a plate to Oreca with their 908. Would obviously be delighted if the likes of Rebellion take it to them, but optimisim's not as high as I'd like it to be.

cmk · 22 Dec 2009, 01:11 (Ref:2603482)

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Originally Posted by isynge

I suspect Gulf will regard Le Mans as effectively paying all the bills. My understanding is, in any case, that the total amounts from Gulf weren't enormous to start with.

Can't help thinking that with the works Lola Astons not doing a full season, and all the questions about Pescarolo the series is being presented on a plate to Oreca with their 908. Would obviously be delighted if the likes of Rebellion take it to them, but optimisim's not as high as I'd like it to be.

I am sure that the decision to run the schedule they are doing in 2010 was made in concert with Gulf. I'm sure they would have got more exposure if they ponied up more cash!

Besides, we know that sponsor's ROI is probably not as good as it should be in the LMS.

Speed-King · 22 Dec 2009, 10:57 (Ref:2603610)

Kolles back with two cars, also for the IC

Mal · 22 Dec 2009, 14:14 (Ref:2603675)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Kolles back with two cars, also for the IC

I wonder where its qualifying races will be??

**joeb** · 22 Dec 2009, 15:44 (Ref:2603715)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Full details on their website: Strakka Racing

Will that be the same car as Highcroft is running in the ALMS - I should say, are they going to get the engine upgrade like Highcroft?

**Bentley03** · 22 Dec 2009, 16:23 (Ref:2603730)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

From what I understand, the Signature Plus Lola Aston Martin will be a brand new chassis complete with 2010 updates (so purchased rather than leased). The team expect delivery in mid-January.

That still leaves the three 2009 Lola Aston Martin's. Another three car AMR assault on Le Mans next year?

FUNDAMENTAL CORRECTION (courtesy of DSC):

This is apparently NOT an all new chassis. It is (according to DSC) one of the three 2009 factory cars.

HORNDAWG · 22 Dec 2009, 17:00 (Ref:2603752)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Kolles back with two cars, also for the IC

Hmm, I do not see where it says 2 cars.(?) And at lest one of the cars is/was for sale here , so I suspect it will be a single entry. Also, didn't one of their drivers just have a test ride with Dyson?

L.P.

Speed-King · 22 Dec 2009, 17:12 (Ref:2603758)

Caption under the photo says in the original : "Auch 2010 werden die Audi R10 von Dr. Colin Kolles rollen"

The article die indicates in German the plural. It was obviously lost in translation.

Even if Kolles sold the one car, that doesn't say that they can't run two cars, IIRC Audi retained one of the latest spec R10s for comparative testing against the R15 well into 2009. Maybe they got their hands on that car?

The Badger · 22 Dec 2009, 17:49 (Ref:2603776)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Hmm, I do not see where it says 2 cars.(?) And at lest one of the cars is/was for sale here , so I suspect it will be a single entry. Also, didn't one of their drivers just have a test ride with Dyson?

L.P.

Cant imagine why that test ever happened ?

Merick didnt exactly set the track on fire , and Dyson is rumoured to be slimming his opp down to a single entry . He probably could still have Leitzinger for the enduors , and Franchitti .

As far as i know its Dyson-Smith for the single car entry .

HORNDAWG · 22 Dec 2009, 18:17 (Ref:2603795)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Cant imagine why that test ever happened ?

Merick didnt exactly set the track on fire , and Dyson is rumoured to be slimming his opp down to a single entry . He probably could still have Leitzinger for the enduors , and Franchitti .

As far as i know its Dyson-Smith for the single car entry .

I feel rather dubious about that rumor.

L.P.

KA · 22 Dec 2009, 19:10 (Ref:2603820)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Cant imagine why that test ever happened ?

Merick didnt exactly set the track on fire , and Dyson is rumoured to be slimming his opp down to a single entry . He probably could still have Leitzinger for the enduors , and Franchitti .

As far as i know its Dyson-Smith for the single car entry .

Would Meyrick bring any sponsorship? If there's been speculation about Dyson cutting back to a single car, might there be a need for extra sponsorship for the second car?

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