Le Mans Series, Round 5: The Autosport 1000km of Silverstone

[minimangler]

12-13-14 September (Can a mod add that to the title, I forgot)

www.lemans-series.com (Official site)
www.silverstone.co.uk (Tickets etc)
http://www.lemans-series.com/en/s52_....php?circuit=6 (entry list)
www.radiolemans.com (Hindy)
Sorry there aren't any colours!

Simonsen to Strakka (leaving Gigwave one down at Brno?)

Could be good, though I'm starting to wish it was anywhere but Silverstone, been there too often this year already!

Only one title (congratulations Jos the Boss) has been decided, so it's gonna be good.

It has a sponsor in the title, so let's hope to see some promotion, and those 30,000 that people keep whispering about

[airbusA346]

Darren Turner is now driving for Strakka not Simonsen.

JWA using two different drivers in the Porsche compared to the other rounds this year: Peter Bamford & Matt Griffin (Paul Daniels is still the main driver).

Also, Alan van der Merwe is still the only confirmed driver for the JWA Vantage GT2.

Tom.

[CarolK]

Have any of you folks be able to purchase the pitwalk tickets for this race? I emailed Silverstone but the person who returned my email stated such tickets are not available. We've purchased them for other LMS races (usually 25€) and sure would like to do it for this one also. We do have weekend race tickets but if anyone may have in insight for the pitwalk, that info is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Carol

[airbusA346]

Originally Posted by CarolK

Have any of you folks be able to purchase the pitwalk tickets for this race? I emailed Silverstone but the person who returned my email stated such tickets are not available. We've purchased them for other LMS races (usually 25€) and sure would like to do it for this one also. We do have weekend race tickets but if anyone may have in insight for the pitwalk, that info is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Carol

If it is going to be anything like this years FIA GT race at Silverstone, anybody can go on the pitwalk as long as they have a general ticket.

Tom.

[CarolK]

Originally Posted by airbusA346

If it is going to be anything like this years FIA GT race at Silverstone, anybody can go on the pitwalk as long as they have a general ticket.

Tom.

Thanks very much - that would explain why you can't buy them.

Carol

[minimangler]

Originally Posted by CarolK

Thanks very much - that would explain why you can't buy them.

Carol

And if not, walk through an open garage

[Subaru_WRX_STi]

LAA with a single Corvette for sure at Silverstone ! just 3 GT1s !!! just like the ALMS, shame

anyway its horrible to see a foolish clash with FIA GT, Bruni and Collard will miss Silverstone, the Italian is missing the LMS GT2 crown

[Sarthe82]

Originally Posted by Subaru_WRX_STi

LAA with a single Corvette for sure at Silverstone ! just 3 GT1s !!! just like the ALMS, shame

Sorry to be picky but there are four GT1's entered, and frankly the class only comes alive for me when P&M and Prodrive go head to head at Le Mans, plenty of other fantastic cars to enjoy in that entry.

So who's going off here? Would be nice to have a 10-10ths meet if there's enough of us.

[airbusA346]

Originally Posted by Sarthe82

Sorry to be picky but there are four GT1's entered, and frankly the class only comes alive for me when P&M and Prodrive go head to head at Le Mans, plenty of other fantastic cars to enjoy in that entry.

So who's going off here? Would be nice to have a 10-10ths meet if there's enough of us.

More Aston's than Corvette's And then the Lambo

I might be going, not 100% sure yet though.

Tom.

[minimangler]

Originally Posted by Sarthe82

Sorry to be picky but there are four GT1's entered, and frankly the class only comes alive for me when P&M and Prodrive go head to head at Le Mans, plenty of other fantastic cars to enjoy in that entry.

So who's going off here? Would be nice to have a 10-10ths meet if there's enough of us.

I'll be there

[Bernard Bram]

After Monza, Spa and Nürburgring i'm going to set my personal record to 4 races in one season. I'll have to try to get to Barcelona as well next year.

[CarolK]

Originally Posted by Bernard Bram

After Monza, Spa and Nürburgring i'm going to set my personal record to 4 races in one season. I'll have to try to get to Barcelona as well next year.

We were at Barcelona this year - it was great. I do have one concern that being if rumors become fact, and Barcelona becomes a test (aka Paul Ricard) will spectators not be permitted (like Paul Ricard) - such a shame if it were to be that way. We will have attended three LMS this year - Barcelona, Monza and Silverstone. Spa (our favorite track - went for the FIA-GT race again this year) conflicted with the Monaco Historics (fantastic racing and some really neat cars). The unfortunate part of this whole thing is that the exchange rate is absolutely horrible for us! Everyone on the other side of the pond from us needs to come to some of our ALMS races!!

Carol

[Steve Tarrant]

Originally Posted by CarolK

The unfortunate part of this whole thing is that the exchange rate is absolutely horrible for us! Everyone on the other side of the pond from us needs to come to some of our ALMS races!!

Carol

I did last year - went to Laguna Seca and had a ball. But the exchange rate is now going back in your favour again, so maybe your chances of coming over here might increase.

Will be at Silverstone doing pitlane duties, so maybe see you all there.

[zac510]

Originally Posted by Bernard Bram

After Monza, Spa and Nürburgring i'm going to set my personal record to 4 races in one season. I'll have to try to get to Barcelona as well next year.

Does that mean you'll have seen 24 hours of racing?

Not sure if I will be there yet, I have another commitment on Saturday night.

[airbusA346]

Strakka will be unveiling a striking new livery for the DBR9 at Silverstone, with glossy black paintwork contrasting strongly with white lettering and prominent Relentless branding, according to Planet Le Mans.

In other words they haven't repainted the car since it raced at Le Mans.

Tom.

[minimangler]

Originally Posted by airbusA346

Strakka will be unveiling a striking new livery for the DBR9 at Silverstone, with glossy black paintwork contrasting strongly with white lettering and prominent Relentless branding, according to Planet Le Mans.

In other words they haven't repainted the car since it raced at Le Mans.

Tom.

Relentless?

What, like relentless whining (from everyone else) that their Aston is slower than the others?


I hope it's very black- the original Phoenix one was MEGA in all black.
http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-05-07-005.jpg

[airbusA346]

Originally Posted by minimangler

Relentless?

What, like relentless whining (from everyone else) that their Aston is slower than the others?


I hope it's very black- the original Phoenix one was MEGA in all black.
http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-05-07-005.jpg

I think it would be good if they didn't paint it (apart from the bits that aren't CF) and it was just carbon fibre.

Tom.

[Aslak Vind]

Originally Posted by airbusA346

I think it would be good if they didn't paint it (apart from the bits that aren't CF) and it was just carbon fibre.

Tom.

TOUCHE

[NightStalk3r]

I have tickets booked so i should be there

[KA]

Originally Posted by minimangler

Relentless?

What, like relentless whining (from everyone else) that their Aston is slower than the others?


I hope it's very black- the original Phoenix one was MEGA in all black.
http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-05-07-005.jpg

Now pictured on DSC- and yes, it's very black, just relieved by the sponsors logos and a white band around the nose intake. Turner confirmed as third driver, although DSC think Simonsen will be in Strakka's BMW at the Britcar 24 hours

[Aslak Vind]

Hopefully!

I love black racecars, and I think that it would look cool with an allblack livery.

[diddy100]

Strakka were at Snett last week testing both cars - the Aston and BMW - you are right its very black!
Have not been to the 1000km for several years but will be going this year with my young son to give him his first taste of LMS racing.
Was sorting out some boxes in my loft the other day and found a lot of photo's from the 70's Sliverstone Endurance racing - Jacky Ickx in the Martini Porsche 935, Ronnie Peterson in the BMW etc - those were the days !!!
But I must admit I looking forward to seeing the LMP1 cars in full song !!

[The Badger]

Not quite , I do appreciate timetables , I work on airplanes and we work to strict timetables every day , but also I am not a monkey to be put on exhibition . People should understand that too .

I look in the garages , from the outside and "never" get in the way of the folks who are doing the job . Its just a show of respect is all .

[ger80]

Yes, but with all this f***ing walls in the back of the garage you see nothing else than the wall if you are not allowed to walk in the pit lane.

[The Badger]

Thats the nature of the sport .