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20 May 2008, 19:59 (Ref:2207720) | #776 | |
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I think the YGK car is the first retirement, the Courage Mugen will probably be reliable. Is the Terramos car works supported at all by Mugen? I know the car was entered by Mugen Motorsports in the JLMC the last two years and the car was part of the now nulled agreement between Courage and Mugen. But with regards to the Porsche drivers, I noticed a few points saying Lieb is Felbermayer's and Henzler is Lizard's. While that may seem true, they are likely no more than property of Porsche, and as factory drivers, they will go anywhere the factory tells them to. But yes, Massen in the Essex car could give it an edge over van Merkjistein, even though Bleekemolen is a talent as well.
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20 May 2008, 21:16 (Ref:2207791) | #777 | |
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I wish Long were in the Lizard's Porsche. I'd love to see him win in an American Porsche.
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Predicted Qualifying Times
Using relative performances in qualifying so far this year, I've come up with this list of predicted qualifying times for Le Mans. The pole time is based on the fact that, at the circuits visited by LMS so far this year, the pole time has been markedly quicker than in 2007.
Predictions are based on driver line-ups as shown on: http://www.planetlemans.com/le-mans-2008-entry-list/ I'd love to know what people think of the predicted lap times, as it is interesting for comparing the form of the various teams. I'm sure that some of the above times are way out, so I'll bow down to your superior knowledge and wait to be corrected! |
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Interesting list there, great work! Wouldn't expect an invite to the Spyker pits anytime soon 'tho!
Having a quick perusal, and no doubt stating the obvious, what it doesn't show is just what a battle its going to be for pole between Audi and Peugeot. The likes of McNish and Kristensen are going to be really gunning it to stick it on pole and get their retaliation in early, if the weather plays ball Thursday night qualifying is going to be epic! |
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Interesting that you place the P1 Dome so low down the list when it has just proven quicker than the remainder of the petrol class while testing at Spa yesterday......i presume you did not have access to this info when creating your list ?
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That's a great piece of work TIMELORD, whatever everyone thinks about the likely accuracy!
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Your damn close to my pole prediction mate !!!
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Good predictions. Looka like the Dome will go faster.
Something tells me Peugeot wont grab pole by 2 seconds over Audi. I think they will have pole, but 2 seconds? Last edited by prototype; 21 May 2008 at 13:14. |
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Great achievement TIMELORD!
It seems that the GT2 class is too quick though. I think they are not capable of breaking the 4 minute barrier, furthermore I can't see the GT2 frontrunners beat the Lamborghini in GT1. But very well done and now I'm even more anxious to see the first times of the testday and offcourse later that month qualifying! |
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21 May 2008, 15:28 (Ref:2208373) | #786 | ||
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yeah, times at monza were maybe a second quicker this yar for the gt2, so I would expect a 2 sec quicker times at most at Le mans, so around the 4:01 Quailify, and 4:03 best lap
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the explanation for Marc Lieb not being in the Felmbayer Proton car this year is that he has studieing obligations in june. so we are probaly not be seing him this year, wich is a great shame becouse he is a very fast driver.
here is were i got the news http://www.motorsport-aktuell.com/artikel_3562.html its in german youl need to translate it |
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I can see seth Neiman in that car then . Hope its Bernhard or Pilet though . |
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someone needs to email Af Corse, Bms Scuderia and Flying lizard, team for any inside info on who are candidates for Le mans, Lizard know their lineup for sure, becouse they are set to fly to France this week.
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21 May 2008, 17:52 (Ref:2208483) | #791 | |
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My guess for the Lizards will be Bergmeister/Henzler/Van Overbeek.
With so many great drivers already in the Lizard family, I don't see them reaching out for other drivers. |
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21 May 2008, 18:30 (Ref:2208507) | #793 | |
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Hello there,
just wanted to join this great forum. The thread's are always very informative and sometimes funny. I will go to Le Mans for the 13th time in a row this year. And can't wait to see the upcoming GT2-Battle! Hope Porsche will take a win and beat the Ferrari's. (Flying Lizard ) |
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But Neiman was always part of Lizard LM-line up. So i think this year the same! And only a small chance for another Porsche win in Le Mans... |
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welcome to the forum, those words are musik to my ears
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Hi Ive had my dream team smashed today . I wanted to see Bergmeister-Overbeek-Lieb . I know that Nienam is normally part of the team , but normally there are more Porsche's at Le Mans , and if their serious about winning they have to crew the car better than what they intend to !!! I think the IMSA car have a very big chance of winning again , as long as Salo or Melo or Bruni doesnt take it out !!! |
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lets quit ferrari Porsche bikering in this thread, just post the latest news of line up, or i have a sneaky suspision that the moderator patience it going thin
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What free spaces are there left now ?
1 seat in the Lambo ? ..... maybe Bouchet . He would partner Kox very well indeed . 1 seat in the Epsilon ? 1 seat in the Saulnier LMP2 ? 1 seat in the Radical ? 2 seats for Racing Box ? 2 seats at Larbre ? ..... maybe Bouchet & Haliday . 1 seat at BMS ? Not many places left now . Wasnt there something about "savoldi" who was with Racing Box , he said he was looking for a drive for Le Mans , maybe with Saulnier . Last edited by The Badger; 21 May 2008 at 23:14. |
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