Petit Le Mans 2012 Entry list discussion/speculation

[Simmi]

Looking forward to seeing the DW back in action. Wonder if it will return to red after Nissan dropped it the second the ink was dry on the post-Le Mans press release?

All adds to the interest of the race. I'm getting more excited about it by the day.

[broadrun96]

They just need to make a DW tshirt so I can have the matched DW and Abruzzi set. Actually get people asking me about what car it was and surprisingly most love it, but then the top down view was the only good angle for it.

[JHamilton]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

They just need to make a DW tshirt so I can have the matched DW and Abruzzi set. Actually get people asking me about what car it was and surprisingly most love it, but then the top down view was the only good angle for it.

Your set is not complete until you find a LMP-07 shirt.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

They just need to make a DW tshirt so I can have the matched DW and Abruzzi set. Actually get people asking me about what car it was and surprisingly most love it, but then the top down view was the only good angle for it.

Wasn't the "A" word banned from discussion here? I'm going to have nightmares now picturing that thing going through T3 at Road Atlanta. Thanks.

[HORNDAWG]

Probably no AM for Petit as Fernandez has left the AM WEC team.

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...cus-13166.html



L.P.

[TF110]

Sad to say, but he was the slow guy on the team. Turner and Enge should do just fine without him. I think he's more suited to LMP and higher downforce cars.

[Livininthinair]

Originally Posted by TF110

Sad to say, but he was the slow guy on the team. Turner and Enge should do just fine without him. I think he's more suited to LMP and higher downforce cars.

I know its off topic but at least Adrian is saying he is bringing his Lowe's money back to race in America, I doubt that will hurt Aston Martin much. He is a very nice guy in person and has the experience to drive along with running a team so it will be interesting to see his reaction to "the merger"...

More on topic, I am very happy to hear Rebellion is coming to Petit, I wish they would see fit to come to America more often. Anyone know how to aquire any Rebellion Merchandise? I have sent more than one email through their website but have never gotten a reply...

[skycafe]

Originally Posted by Livininthinair

Anyone know how to aquire any Rebellion Merchandise? I have sent more than one email through their website but have never gotten a reply...

Wow, I just checked and from their website the do not retail here. At least they have no representation. Bingo, business opportunity

[DeathOrGlory]

Fernandez Racing back to LMP2? Yes please.

[The Badger]

Originally Posted by skycafe

Wow, I just checked and from their website the do not retail here. At least they have no representation. Bingo, business opportunity

Ask a euro mate to help you out ..... you can even get away with paying import duty as it can be shipped as a present .

[Livininthinair]

Originally Posted by The Badger

Ask a euro mate to help you out ..... you can even get away with paying import duty as it can be shipped as a present .

Is there a web based European source I could check, here in America we really only have "speedgear" that for the most part only carries F1 and everything under the sun with a Ferrari emblem on it. The WEC needs to sell merchandise for the series and the teams, the best way to get more fans is through marketing, but at least from my end it doesn't look like there is ANYTHING at all avail.... I would hope I am not the only one that would be interested...

[The Badger]

I know there was traders who were dealing Rebellion gear at Le Mans ..... not exactly who they were though .

Looked up all the usual places , and cant find a thing except driver cards and miniture models ..... strange .

[Livininthinair]

Originally Posted by The Badger

I know there was traders who were dealing Rebellion gear at Le Mans ..... not exactly who they were though .

Looked up all the usual places , and cant find a thing except driver cards and miniture models ..... strange .

Thank you for the effort - I really think the WEC could use a marketing department that actually does something. This is one of the things I am interested to see when it comes to "the merger". NASCAR's marketing is amazing (but I wouldn't be caught dead in anything from that series) and I think the income would be well worth the effort for the teams and the series. Don't get me wrong I don't plan on having every piece of clothing/accessories that they have on offer, but think the return on investment would be worth the effort for all the free advertising they would get. Sportscar racing has always been a behind the scenes sport,(you have to know about it first like a well kept secret) but therein exists a very large lost opportunity. If you don't tell people who you are and what you have to offer in the first place how/why will they buy tickets to your events or ask their cable company why the race was not televised.

Sorry - got off on a rant there... I guess you could say part of me is jealous of the NASCAR crowd, and part of me is glad I am not part of the NASCAR crowd - if you all get my drift...

I now return you to your regularly scheduled discussion.

[The Badger]

Yeah , your welcome , but you would think at least t-shirts would turn up on ebay ..... hats , stuff like that , nothing .

[kober]

If that's not too much to ask, could somebody please reiterate which ELMS entries have been confirmed for the PLM?

[Coach Ep]

LMP2
- Murphy
- Thiriet TDS
- Status
- OAK
- Greaves

GTE-Am
- AF Corse
- IMSA

7 cars in total.

OAK might bring a second car according to Turbo Magazine (in Dutch: http://sport.turbomagazine.be/news_N...MS_en_WEC.html)

[Coach Ep]

No Aston Martin Vantage GTE at the Petit according to the AMR teammanager in an interview with Nick Damon during qualifying for the WEC race at Interlagos...

[Canada ALMS fan]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

LMP2
- Murphy
- Thiriet TDS
- Status
- OAK
- Greaves

GTE-Am
- AF Corse
- IMSA

7 cars in total.

OAK might bring a second car according to Turbo Magazine (in Dutch: http://sport.turbomagazine.be/news_N...MS_en_WEC.html)

While I would welcome their second P2 I would prefer if they could get their P1 engine situation figured out and bring it instead. We know a couple of guys at the team and to their knowledge only one car is coming... We asked them about it when the European P1 entry rumours for PLM started before it was confirmed to be Rebellion.

[gregtummer]

I just got an email from Road Atlanta reminding me to order Petit Le Mans tickets.

[broadrun96]

Don't already have yours? They already shipped and are running a pretty broad ad campaign this year. Have seen 3 electronic billboards with two different ads, Dyson version and the ESM 458.

[gregtummer]

Nah, I'm not going this year.

[Canada ALMS fan]

Rumours that the Rebellion will be running a hybrid system, just like Dyson.

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Don't already have yours? They already shipped and are running a pretty broad ad campaign this year. Have seen 3 electronic billboards with two different ads, Dyson version and the ESM 458.

I've yet to order mine...you got a problem with that?

Love the "few" entries coming from LMS to PLM...I am at least looking forward to a fall break, if nothing else.

[seanyb505]

Got back last night from the HSR event there. Can't wait to be back next month! One thing I did notice; they still have Intercontinental Le Mans Cup signage around the track lol

[joeb]

Deltawing to race at Petition again with Nissan engine (per auto week article). Also Gunnar Jeanette is going to have an announcement later today, hmmm.....