Le Mans Series 2007 - Page 51

The359 · 2 Aug 2007, 22:07 (Ref:1979432)

I wonder if maybe Audi could show up at Interlagos, especially if the ACO is trying hard to get competitors?

SALEEN S7R · 2 Aug 2007, 22:14 (Ref:1979440)

Let's hope so, it would be nice to see Audi going head to head with the Peugeots. Whilst factory involvement seems to be out of the question over here in the LMS at the moment I wonder though how long it will be until we see a R10 in customer hands? This seemingly is the best chance we have at the moment of seeing the R10 racing in the LMS.

Hugewally · 3 Aug 2007, 02:17 (Ref:1979554)

Who said Peugeot was going to Interlagos?

The359 · 3 Aug 2007, 03:31 (Ref:1979576)

Why wouldn't Peugeot go to Interlagos?

Hugewally · 3 Aug 2007, 05:14 (Ref:1979591)

Because they'll have already won the championship by then, so why go? Others might be thinking along the same lines which maybe the reason why the ACO in now trying to get ALMS & JLMS cars to show up...

The359 · 3 Aug 2007, 06:01 (Ref:1979602)

I must have missed the part where the Championship was over...

JAG · 3 Aug 2007, 12:00 (Ref:1979828)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugewally

Because they'll have already won the championship by then, so why go? Others might be thinking along the same lines which maybe the reason why the ACO in now trying to get ALMS & JLMS cars to show up...

Peugeot have entered the whole series, which includes Interlagos.

Despite some initial worries it appears Interlagos may well be the series. highlight of the year.

JAG · 3 Aug 2007, 12:05 (Ref:1979829)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chernaudi

And that's basically the reason that Peugeot doesn't want to run cars in the ALMS-Peugeot hasn't sold cars here(North America) since 1992. Audi would just be preaching to the choir(but then again, Peugeot is kinda too).

With that theory no petrol car would ever race anywhere in the world.

It's about time Audi started supplying customer cars, I appreciate what they've done for the sport but it's time they started putting more cars on the grid.

Porsche are supplying plenty od RS Spyders, even Peugeot have announced customer cars will be availalbe.

Let's not forget Audi supply almost a dozen factory backed cars to the DTM in order to keep that series afloat.

JAG · 3 Aug 2007, 12:05 (Ref:1979831)

Anyone else recieve free tickets, pit passes and grid walk pass this morning?

The359 · 3 Aug 2007, 18:06 (Ref:1980042)

What is this news now that Swiss Spirit apparently has a problem with the ROC, whoever they are?

Also apparently Phoenix Racing will take over the Lola-Audi?

**FIRE** · 3 Aug 2007, 19:02 (Ref:1980069)

ROC = Racing Organisation Course
This is a French team owned by Fred Stadler and running the Swiss Spirit car. He has close links with VAG. The team took victory in LMP675 class with a VW powered Reynard at LM in 2002.

Phoenix Racing is running two Audis in DTM.

Marcel ten Caat · 3 Aug 2007, 19:09 (Ref:1980070)

They have indeed been scrapped from the official entry list...

HORNDAWG · 3 Aug 2007, 19:12 (Ref:1980074)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

ROC = Racing Organisation Course
This is a French team owned by Fred Stadler and running the Swiss Spirit car. He has close links with VAG. The team took victory in LMP675 class with a VW powered Reynard at LM in 2002.

Phoenix Racing is running two Audis in DTM.

Wasn't it Stadler's ties to Audi that allowed this project to happen in the first place?! And if so, what is to become of the three year deal with Audi for the engine?

L.P.

**FIRE** · 3 Aug 2007, 19:33 (Ref:1980090)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Wasn't it Stadler's ties to Audi that allowed this project to happen in the first place?! And if so, what is to become of the three year deal with Audi for the engine?

L.P.

He was indeed credited for the contact.
Phoenix is running two factory Audi cars in DTM so I think it makes no difference.

Who is owning the "Swiss Spirit" brand? Is it Deletraz?

HORNDAWG · 6 Aug 2007, 18:42 (Ref:1982726)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Here!

Very disappointing, I was looking forward to a little pressure being applied to the Peugeot Le Mans Series steamroller.........

Curious-er and curios-er, according to Project Lemans Audi has been seen testing at Eurospeedway Lausitz with the R-10.

L.P.

henk4 · 6 Aug 2007, 18:54 (Ref:1982744)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Curious-er and curios-er, according to Project Lemans Audi has been seen testing at Eurospeedway Lausitz with the R-10.

L.P.

and the story continues with the message that Pirro will test the car for two days, before taking it to the States for further participation in ALMS...so obviously they want to do something against the Porsches

HORNDAWG · 6 Aug 2007, 19:02 (Ref:1982753)

Quote:

Originally Posted by henk4

and the story continues with the message that Pirro will test the car for two days, before taking it to the States for further participation in ALMS...so obviously they want to do something against the Porsches

I could have swore that the article states "he" will fly to the states to drive in an 06 model not the 07's that are being tested.

L.P.

henk4 · 6 Aug 2007, 19:05 (Ref:1982756)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

I could have swore that the article states "he" will fly to the states to drive in an 06 model not the 07's that are being tested.

L.P.

and you would have been very right

(I read too fast, obviously Porsche will not tolerate increased in-house competition)

henk4 · 6 Aug 2007, 19:06 (Ref:1982758)

In the meantime, some other LMP1 changes....
Swiss Spirit is back on the entry list in Spa...(doubtful though)
Racing for Holland is gone (and is unlikely to re-enter the Dome again)

Speed-King · 6 Aug 2007, 19:15 (Ref:1982769)

Quote:

Originally Posted by henk4

In the meantime, some other LMP1 changes....
Swiss Spirit is back on the entry list in Spa...(doubtful though)
Racing for Holland is gone (and is unlikely to re-enter the Dome again)

Just looked up the entry-list and there was no sign of Swiss Spirit. I'd be really surprised if they made it to Spa.

henk4 · 6 Aug 2007, 19:30 (Ref:1982787)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Just looked up the entry-list and there was no sign of Swiss Spirit. I'd be really surprised if they made it to Spa.

maybe there is more than one list circulating

http://www.planetlemans.com/cmsv2/in...pper&Itemid=49

but, yes, I would be surprised too if they did show up.

Speed-King · 6 Aug 2007, 19:41 (Ref:1982797)

I looked it up on the official homepage, but given the appearant lack of effort the ACO puts into that homepage, the planetlemans list might just be the more acurate.

henk4 · 6 Aug 2007, 19:47 (Ref:1982799)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-King

I looked it up on the official homepage, but given the appearant lack of effort the ACO puts into that homepage, the planetlemans list might just be the more acurate.

it's not ACO, it is the LMS organisation that does the site....

Marcel ten Caat · 6 Aug 2007, 19:48 (Ref:1982801)

Our list wasn't accurate. Had not had the time to upload the correct version until now.

henk4 · 6 Aug 2007, 19:51 (Ref:1982805)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stranger

Our list isn't accurate at the moment. On the official entrylist they were announced, but on the most recent list they are gone...

Haven't had the time to upload it yet...

makes sense

What's Jan doing now?

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