Le Mans Series 2007 - Page 5

JAG · 14 Sep 2006, 11:03 (Ref:1710102)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I thought the Creation Coupe wasnt until 2008 ?

Diesel is for field work .

I thought it was certain that Henri will be back again next year ?

Creation need a new P1 for Le Mans, coupe or open.

Pescarolo seems set to return.

The R10, and all diesels, will be pegged back to petrol performance levels so no issue there.

Bramzel · 14 Sep 2006, 15:02 (Ref:1710267)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Im disapointed at the thought of Spyker heading for F1 , but there may be a couple of privateer Spykers about next year though , as mentioned in some other thread .

Don't fear. In this weeks Autovisie (dutch mag) Muller sais in a interview, as answer on the question if they will continue their LeMans programme; "Ab-so-lutely. As long as it takes to win our class".

The Badger · 14 Sep 2006, 15:07 (Ref:1710274)

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Originally Posted by Bramzel

Don't fear. In this weeks Autovisie (dutch mag) Muller sais in a interview, as answer on the question if they will continue their LeMans programme; "Ab-so-lutely. As long as it takes to win our class".

Thats great news indeed . Any news on Spyker mods for next year ? As the competition is getting quicker all the time .

I just hope that their venture into F1 doesnt bankrupt them like so many others .

yamato · 14 Sep 2006, 15:19 (Ref:1710277)

re: Pescarolo

Their plan (if it goes forward) has not been to design and build a new car at all. Indeed they are planning on doing only what needs to be done for the car to be legal. They will design a new tub and frontal crash structure which will mate to the existing bodywork of the old modified C60's. I believe this is also why there was a story about Pescarolo selling upgrade packages for C60 and C65 cars. If they design a new tub, it should be able to work with the older courage chassis with very small modifications.

JAG · 14 Sep 2006, 21:12 (Ref:1710512)

Kruse will be back with a pair of cars according to a report on DSC.

Strong hints of a P1.

Zytek news here:-

http://www.sportscarpros.com/cottonb...ws/default.htm

So 2007 possibles are:-

P1

1(2) x Joest R10
1(2) x Peuguot 908 (part season)
1x Creation
1x Zytek
1x Pescarolo
1x Chamberlain Lola
1x Swiss Spirit Courage LC70
2x Courage Mugan LC70
1x Lavaggi
1x RFH Dome
1x Epsilon

P2

1x G-Force ?
1x RML Lola
2x Rollcentre Radical
2 x Team Bruichladdich Radical
1x Protran ?
2x Melchester Racing Radical
1x Binnie Motorsports Lola
1x Randaccio Lucchini
2x Belmondo LC75
1x ASM Team Racing for Portugal Lola
1x Pierre Bruneau Pilbeam

GT1

1x Oreca Saleen
2x Team Modena Aston
1x PSI C6.R
1x Alphand C6.R
1x Convers Team MenX Aston/550

The Badger · 14 Sep 2006, 21:31 (Ref:1710525)

I'd go with 2 cars for Creation .

Maybe an Audi R10 for Oreca ..... just my guess is all . Something was said about that by De Chaunac . Possibily just his wish .

Balfe Saleen S7R , with mods .

Maybe Konrad will be back with a "newer" Saleen , I hope .

The Peugeot thing will certainly leave some seats open in other places .

Wouldnt surprise me to see a C5R or 2 still around .

JAG · 14 Sep 2006, 22:02 (Ref:1710549)

I'm hopefull we'll see a few Oreca spec Saleens and a couple more updated Lola P1s.

Maybe two Pescarolos if Henri accepts more pay drivers?

The Badger · 14 Sep 2006, 23:06 (Ref:1710592)

Can anyone please explain why Marcos is not racing in the Fia GT or LMS ? Is it a homologation issue ?

GT-Eins · 15 Sep 2006, 04:06 (Ref:1710679)

Regarding the LM600 these cars are too old - and too wide to fit current GT1-regulations.
Regarding the Mantis this is out of production too
their latests street car (TSO) has not being converted to race versions. I´m unsure about the status of the production...

Graham Goodwin · 15 Sep 2006, 10:18 (Ref:1710863)

And the TSO of course is built by an entirely different concern than the original Marcos GT cars

Bob Riebe · 15 Sep 2006, 20:44 (Ref:1711378)

Here is a good site for Marcos
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mark.saxby/marcos/

AU N EGL · 15 Sep 2006, 21:23 (Ref:1711419)

"The ACO has confirmed the dates for the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sticking on the traditional weekends, the 75th annual twice-around-the-clock marathon in France will be held on June 16th-17th while the Test Day will occur two weeks earlier on June 3rd. 55 cars will be able to start next year, as work is being carried out to expand the pitlane.
The ACO has also stated that the Le Mans Series schedule will feature five European rounds while the American Le Mans Series will have ten races in 2007. The ALMS schedule is expected to be released on September 29th at Road Atlanta during the Petit Le Mans presented by Mazda CX-7 weekend. "

**FIRE** · 16 Sep 2006, 14:37 (Ref:1711864)

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Originally Posted by GT-Eins

Regarding the LM600 these cars are too old - and too wide to fit current GT1-regulations.
Regarding the Mantis this is out of production too
their latests street car (TSO) has not being converted to race versions. I´m unsure about the status of the production...

I think there are a few Marcos LM600 cars which are narrowed to 2 mtr.

I hope one day Cor Euser, Herman Buurman and Wim Noorman (Eurotech) decide to develop a GT2 (and GT3) racing version of the Marcos TSO GT2. If I am correct Buurman has still close links to the current Marcos company (his son has 'Marcos' on his British F3 car).

The Badger · 20 Sep 2006, 06:56 (Ref:1714334)

Kruse are supposed to be back next year with a "Pescarolo" modified Courage C65 .

ger80 · 20 Sep 2006, 10:32 (Ref:1714526)

maybe LMP1 in 2007 for kruse (source gt-eins.de and lmsr.net).
Modify C65 to LMP1? Why not!

WouterM · 20 Sep 2006, 11:07 (Ref:1714552)

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Originally Posted by ger80

maybe LMP1 in 2007 for kruse (source gt-eins.de and lmsr.net).
Modify C65 to LMP1? Why not!

Then it's a customer Pescarolo in all but the name I guess.

JAG · 20 Sep 2006, 17:38 (Ref:1714857)

How many C65's are there?

Don't forget there are a couple in the US that could benefit from the Pescrolo treatment.

**FIRE** · 20 Sep 2006, 18:02 (Ref:1714878)

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Originally Posted by JAG

How many C65's are there?

Don't forget there are a couple in the US that could benefit from the Pescrolo treatment.

x2 Belmondo
x1 Kruse
x1 G-Force
x1 Barazi
x1 B-K
x1 Spencer (former Miracle)

**Bentley03** · 20 Sep 2006, 22:24 (Ref:1715083)

Well I'll be........

Just read on DSC that Lister have invested in a new LMP1 chassis for 2007 (which the Team claim will take them back to the front of the grid and give them the potential to win races). The identity of the manufacturer (when it becomes known) will be a surprise and the chassis will not be fitted with the GM-derived Lister V8.

**Bentley03** · 20 Sep 2006, 22:51 (Ref:1715096)

Also just read on DSC about the upgrading of the pitlane and the revision of the 'bus stop' at Spa. The works will not be completed until mid May which means the LMS race will be after Le Mans, probably in September 2007.

The Badger · 21 Sep 2006, 05:40 (Ref:1715186)

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Originally Posted by ger80

maybe LMP1 in 2007 for kruse (source gt-eins.de and lmsr.net).
Modify C65 to LMP1? Why not!

Im not sure if its a C65 modified to new LMP1 rules , or a mod kit for LMP2 ?

The Badger · 21 Sep 2006, 05:43 (Ref:1715188)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Well I'll be........

Just read on DSC that Lister have invested in a new LMP1 chassis for 2007 (which the Team claim will take them back to the front of the grid and give them the potential to win races). The identity of the manufacturer (when it becomes known) will be a surprise and the chassis will not be fitted with the GM-derived Lister V8.

Now ..... thats the most positive info from Lister for ages . Any ideas on what chassis they are going for ? Possibily a Radical coupe or a Courage LC75 ? Any idea what engine ?

Hope they do well ..... be nice if they got their "toon Army" sponsorship back again .

JAG · 21 Sep 2006, 16:06 (Ref:1715636)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Im not sure if its a C65 modified to new LMP1 rules , or a mod kit for LMP2 ?

I guess it depends how much a team is prepared to spend.

Is there any reason why a C65 couldn't be upgraded to Pescarolo P1 spec (2007), seeing as the original tubs are both C60 based.

I've read Pescarolo produce all their own suspension, bodywork these days, the tub is the final step.

JAG · 21 Sep 2006, 16:09 (Ref:1715639)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Now ..... thats the most positive info from Lister for ages . Any ideas on what chassis they are going for ? Possibily a Radical coupe or a Courage LC75 ? Any idea what engine ?

Hope they do well ..... be nice if they got their "toon Army" sponsorship back again .

If it's a little different from the norm, as is being suggested.........Pescarolo, Riley, Epsillon?

**Bentley03** · 21 Sep 2006, 18:11 (Ref:1715748)

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Originally Posted by JAG

If it's a little different from the norm, as is being suggested.........Pescarolo, Riley, Epsillon?

It's certainly intriguing. I'm not sure when the decision to purchase a new LMP1 was made, but I would guess the order probably went in quite recently. Delivery is due by the end of the year and that surely limits the options. I reckon Courage's order books are bulging at the moment and the chances of a recent order being completed by the end of the year must be slim. A Lola B06/10 (or better still but very unlikely a B10/10) must be a possibility. But what about a Zytek 07S? Could a firm order from Laurence Pearce have been the catalyst for their decision to go Stateside for a full ALMS campaign?

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