[LM24] Le Mans 2009 - Official Entry List

[steve nielsen]

Originally Posted by nobster

Where did you read that he would be in 007 He states that he will be in the fastest car, not a carnumber.

it was in his collumn at telegraaf.nl, but it has been changed now.

[Erw]

LATEST NEWS

http://www.astonmartinracing.com/new...5-596bd3b5732d (dead link)

Try this instead -

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...ocus-1275.html

Aston Martin to run three cars at Le Mans 24 hours

Gaydon, 21 May, 2009. Aston Martin Racing has recruited three new drivers to run a trio of Gulf-liveried LMP1 cars at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, which marks the 50th anniversary of Aston Martin’s first victory at La Sarthe in 1959.

Joining the existing Aston Martin drivers, who are currently also competing in the Le Mans Series, will be Anthony Davidson (GB), Stuart Hall (GB) and Jos Verstappen (NL).
The three LMP1 cars will be numbered 007, 008 and 009 and the exact configuration of the crews for the race, which takes place on June 13-14, will be announced at a later date.

(Edited to avoid extensive quoting)

[HORNDAWG]

Hmm, Sascha ran a 1:54.413 in the Navi Team Goh Spyder at HTTP last week, guess that puts them in the ball park. Hard to tell with weather differences and the amount of rubber down, compared to Quifels 1:43.355 at the LMS pre season test session.



L.P.

[Dunlop Corner]

So the Horst Felbermayrs has managed to get themselves into the second Imsa entry off the reserve list. This means that the Felbermayr entry will be a real spearhead with Lieb, Lietz and Henzler. Imsa has also put it's eggs in the original entry which will be Narac, Pilet and Long.

Together with the Flying Lizard, that is 3 strong Porsche entries. Those cars should be able to stay with the best Ferraris on pace. It should be a great race.
Ferrari has the advantage in numbers, but it seems like Porsche are almost even when we count the fast entries.

[Japanese Samurai]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Hmm, Sascha ran a 1:54.413 in the Navi Team Goh Spyder at HTTP last week, guess that puts them in the ball park. Hard to tell with weather differences and the amount of rubber down, compared to Quifels 1:43.355 at the LMS pre season test session.



L.P.

According to Sports-carracing.net,
Team Goh tested with Audi.
The chicane was set up in the middle of a mistral straight by the demand of Audi.
Audi might have wanted to conceal the performance of R15.

[acox93]

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

According to Sports-carracing.net,
Team Goh tested with Audi.
The chicane was set up in the middle of a mistral straight by the demand of Audi.
Audi might have wanted to conceal the performance of R15.

Maybe they were simulating the chicanes on the mulsannes straight.

[The Badger]

EI are reporting that Ickx-Jarvis have signed for Creation .

Who is Jarvis ?

What happened to JCW ?

[Erw]

Originally Posted by The Badger

Who is Jarvis ?

http://www.oliverjarvis.com/

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by The Badger

EI are reporting that Ickx-Jarvis have signed for Creation .

Who is Jarvis ?

What happened to JCW ?

I see the Ickx piece, but do not see anything on Jarvis? What article is that in? Even if both are signed it does not mean that JCW is not in the car also (?).



L.P.

[Gilles lives!]

Originally Posted by The Badger

EI are reporting that Ickx-Jarvis have signed for Creation .

Who is Jarvis ?

What happened to JCW ?

That's great news, although a Le Mans rookie, OJ will be very quick and if JCW concludes the line up, this will be an interesting car to watch.

[HORNDAWG]

Well it seems as Jamie is the lead driver.




L.P.

[Dunlop Corner]

Jarvis has been very impressive in DTM. He did well in his rookie year last year, and at this year's opening round he was 3rd ahead of all the Mercs and other old Audis.
A very interesting driver, perhaps an option for Audi also in LMP in the future?

[KA]

Yes, DSC confirming JC-W & Vanina, with a yet-to-be named third driver. I haven't read the E-I piece yet, but the print edition of Autosport has a report of Jarvis looking for a Le Mans seat, and that Creation are in the frame- They also suggest he's being encouraged to look for some sportscar experience by Audi...

Autosport are also reporting Didier Andre for the third seat in the Signature Plus Courage, Marco Apicella in the JLOC Lambo, and Pierre Ehret joining Leo Mansell in the Modena GT2 Ferrari

[The Badger]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

I see the Ickx piece, but do not see anything on Jarvis? What article is that in? Even if both are signed it does not mean that JCW is not in the car also (?).

http://www.mariantic.co.uk/lmp/

It wasnt EI , sorry , it was mariantic via autosport .

[The Badger]

Here's a thought ..... How about Terada in one of those OAK Racing Pescarolo Mazda's ?

Big connections with Mazda , and always at Le mans . Whats the odd's on that happening then ?

[Gingers4Justice]

Originally Posted by The Badger

Here's a thought ..... How about Terada in one of those OAK Racing Pescarolo Mazda's ?

Big connections with Mazda , and always at Le mans . Whats the odd's on that happening then ?

Negotiations would stall over his lack of hearing from last year's Terramos Courage.

[HORNDAWG]

So is the deadline tonight or tommorow night, as the wording is a little vague to me?

From 22nd May onwards, it will no longer be possible to bring in reserve cars to replace withdrawals.

L.P.

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by nobster

In his column in the dutch newspaper Verstappen writes that he is supposed to drive a lot during the night, last year he was one of the fastest drivers overall in the wet night.
This year with more power in his back - let it rain at night ( sorry Ayse ! )

Man you guys take serious risks with my goodwill........

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Man you guys take serious risks with my goodwill........

I'm ok with a small shower during the night keeps the dust down and the clouds will keep the temperature from falling to far at night, as long as it is a small shower.

[Sarthe82]

Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

Negotiations would stall over his lack of hearing from last year's Terramos Courage.

That would be good, that car needs someone to wring it's neck rather than trundling round getting in everone's way.
Guess there's still no news of a seat for Lammers, or Wallace....or Hughes.

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by GT6

The pit allocations have been announced and as expected Pugs/pesca's at start of pit lane Audi's and the far end, excluding small extra garages, the speedyies are together so that will make the pit lane visit for both the P1 and P2 cars.

Have you got a link for this - I can't seem to find it......?

[Sarthe82]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Have you got a link for this - I can't seem to find it......?

PLM....

http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/05/...ne-allocation/

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Have you got a link for this - I can't seem to find it......?

Here is all I have seen.



L.P.

[Aysedasi]

Ah thanks, that's clearly where Rob cut and pasted the list from....... Strange to find it there before it's published on the ACO's site.....

[GTfour]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Ah thanks, that's clearly where Rob cut and pasted the list from....... Strange to find it there before it's published on the ACO's site.....

Really? I thought you'd know the ACO was as bad as any of the french bureaucratic institutions...taking ages doing things normal people do in an hour....