ALMS 2011 Discussion - Page 55

NaBUru38 · 2 Feb 2011, 14:48 (Ref:2824563)

[QUOTE=dj4monie;2824347]International GT Open (formerly Spanish GT)[QUOTE]
The International GT Open is a totally different championship (run by the same people). The Spanish GT Championship still exists, and doesn't share a single weekend.

AFC-911 · 2 Feb 2011, 17:45 (Ref:2824658)

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Originally Posted by cmk

Drivers with talent, but question marks about sportscar form for both. Da Matta did make his comeback drive in a sportscar (Bob Stallings DP), and showed that he was still quick after his accident, but that's a long way from being familiar with a GT2. All else being equal, I think some GT2 free agents who know the series, car type and tracks (not all ALMS tracks are on the open-wheel map) would have been better bets. Just my take!

Remember some of the Risi musical chairs drivers showed that being quick in open-wheelers does not a GT2 driver make, and that was in a car that drivers said was more open-wheel-like than most GTs.

Only time will tell how these guys fare, but there have been some open-wheelers who transitioned nicely into sports cars recently.

Pagenaud and de Ferran comes to mind. Of course, the Acuras were closer to single seaters than GT cars, but it is possible that the new RSR boys can be a pleasant surprise like those two.

dj4monie · 2 Feb 2011, 19:31 (Ref:2824726)

[QUOTE=NaBUru38;2824563][QUOTE=dj4monie;2824347]International GT Open (formerly Spanish GT)

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The International GT Open is a totally different championship (run by the same people). The Spanish GT Championship still exists, and doesn't share a single weekend.

Isn't that called splitting hairs? I'm aware they are different championships...

dj4monie · 2 Feb 2011, 19:32 (Ref:2824727)

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Originally Posted by Jonerz

Da Matta was CART champion. Granted, he's probably no longer on that level.

Chris

No longer at that level, based on what?

I think most of the racing world view him as "damaged goods" from his head injury. That happens to many drivers, Davey Jones is another example. They didn't loose their talent they lost their opportunities by a sport that's not very loyal to its athletes.

dj4monie · 2 Feb 2011, 19:34 (Ref:2824729)

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Originally Posted by AFC-911

Only time will tell how these guys fare, but there have been some open-wheelers who transitioned nicely into sports cars recently.

Pagenaud and de Ferran comes to mind. Of course, the Acuras were closer to single seaters than GT cars, but it is possible that the new RSR boys can be a pleasant surprise like those two.

Melo and Bruni are former F3 drivers...

Fogelhund · 2 Feb 2011, 20:44 (Ref:2824763)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

No longer at that level, based on what?

I think most of the racing world view him as "damaged goods" from his head injury. That happens to many drivers, Davey Jones is another example. They didn't loose their talent they lost their opportunities by a sport that's not very loyal to its athletes.

There really isn't much to base it on. He's only run a few races since 2006. His results in 2008 weren't great... a second off a team car in the race at Laguna Seca... otherwise nadda.

What we don't know, is how often he has tested for a team, and had the other driver chosen over him.

I have to say, that misspelling of lose always cracks me up.

dj4monie · 2 Feb 2011, 20:54 (Ref:2824767)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

There really isn't much to base it on. He's only run a few races since 2006. His results in 2008 weren't great... a second off a team car in the race at Laguna Seca... otherwise nadda.

What we don't know, is how often he has tested for a team, and had the other driver chosen over him.

I have to say, that misspelling of lose always cracks me up.

Seems like Christo has been charged with being test driver. That's what he said in the press release.

Jonerz · 3 Feb 2011, 13:25 (Ref:2825069)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

No longer at that level, based on what?

I think most of the racing world view him as "damaged goods" from his head injury. That happens to many drivers, Davey Jones is another example. They didn't loose their talent they lost their opportunities by a sport that's not very loyal to its athletes.

Fair play. I'm hoping for the best.

Chris

911targa · 4 Feb 2011, 08:22 (Ref:2825521)

Paul Miller switch to GT Porsche,hope those Yokohama tires works on the car,likely it's going to be a full season entry if everything goes well.Porsche must have an eye on them after they finished 2nd in 24h Daytona with an elder car.
http://www.paulmillerracing.com/schedule/
http://americanlemans.com/primary1.p...=racehub#entry

KA · 4 Feb 2011, 08:52 (Ref:2825534)

Chris Dyson interviewed on DSC, suggests that a second car is a possibility- hopefully in time for Sebring, but they're looking at it 'one race at a time for now'

An announcement re: Jay Cochran is expected during the Sebring test.

The Badger · 4 Feb 2011, 08:57 (Ref:2825536)

I thought they had sold their 2nd car ?

Good news ..... ALMS needs it .

Deleted · 4 Feb 2011, 15:01 (Ref:2825703)

So, Robertson Racing enters two Michelin-equipped Doran Fords for full ALMS campaign. I was expecting just one full-season car, with second car doing selected rounds. But hey, looks great

Still a bit disappointing Ford-wise, since ACS and Matech couldn't keep their promises.

dxk1 · 4 Feb 2011, 23:06 (Ref:2825957)

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Originally Posted by Chiana

So, Robertson Racing enters two Michelin-equipped Doran Fords for full ALMS campaign. I was expecting just one full-season car, with second car doing selected rounds. But hey, looks great

Still a bit disappointing Ford-wise, since ACS and Matech couldn't keep their promises.

Yes, with Murray and Lazarro driving as well in second car with Robertsons in the other. Nice.

DK

chernaudi · 5 Feb 2011, 05:28 (Ref:2826012)

And I think that the fact that Michelin is their tire supplier is probably down to the Ford Racing money(?).

Graham Goodwin · 5 Feb 2011, 07:30 (Ref:2826028)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Melo and Bruni are former F3 drivers...

Gimmi did F1 and GP2

WMUCarGuy · 5 Feb 2011, 18:07 (Ref:2826226)

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Originally Posted by 911targa

Paul Miller switch to GT Porsche,hope those Yokohama tires works on the car,likely it's going to be a full season entry if everything goes well.Porsche must have an eye on them after they finished 2nd in 24h Daytona with an elder car.
http://www.paulmillerracing.com/schedule/
http://americanlemans.com/primary1.p...=racehub#entry

Are you assuming they're using Yokohamas based on the photos on their website of their GTC car with Yokohama rubber or do you know something we don't?

WMUCarGuy · 5 Feb 2011, 18:07 (Ref:2826227)

Shouldn't we be starting to see shots of teams arriving/setting up for the start of the Sebring test soon?

Victor_RO · 5 Feb 2011, 18:11 (Ref:2826229)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

Are you assuming they're using Yokohamas based on the photos on their website of their GTC car with Yokohama rubber or do you know something we don't?

It's written in the entry list.

lemansnsx · 5 Feb 2011, 18:18 (Ref:2826231)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

Shouldn't we be starting to see shots of teams arriving/setting up for the start of the Sebring test soon?

8:00am on Tuesday morning is the earliest teams can setup.

Victor_RO · 5 Feb 2011, 20:29 (Ref:2826285)

The Lola-Aston Martin in Cytosport colors...

cmk · 5 Feb 2011, 20:37 (Ref:2826288)

From what I can see that's a good job with the livery, it's playing nice with the Aston's lines!

JAG · 5 Feb 2011, 21:36 (Ref:2826301)

According to Dagys Autocon will miss Sebring as the car is in England being updated and on DSC Dyson say they are still looking to run two cars, possibly in time for Sebring.

CTD · 5 Feb 2011, 22:20 (Ref:2826321)

That Muscle Milk Aston is looking goood!
Sometimes i wish all cars where in different schemes, and no team colours

AndrewF31 · 5 Feb 2011, 22:26 (Ref:2826323)

[QUOTE=dj4monie;2824726][QUOTE=NaBUru38;2824563]

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

International GT Open (formerly Spanish GT)

Isn't that called splitting hairs? I'm aware they are different championships...

Spanish GT is a national championship that races in Spain and Portugal, so it caters to local interests.
GT Open is international and aims at attracting pan-european teams.

Nice paint job on the Aston. It reminds me of the RS Spyder colors. Shame we won't see that proto racing anymore.

**Bentley03** · 6 Feb 2011, 07:48 (Ref:2826394)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

The Lola-Aston Martin in Cytosport colors...

Beautiful livery.......reminds me of the Team Goh R8 and Spyder (amongst others).

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