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The V10's basic design goes back to the 1990s, but I'm sure nothing of the original design really remains besides the layout.
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Budget LMP's? Who are they kidding?
What is the ACO trying to do here? Sportscar's have always been a pure sport WITHOUT spec cars. The formulaic approach that is used in open wheel racing does not work with sportscar racing. If you don't believe me name 5 full time ALMS driver's that came directly from IMSA Lites. And yes it's a GM engine. http://www.formula-lemans.com/images...ry/image13.jpg |
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Richard Berry pays (or should I say 'paid') his own way... he simply made an upgrade. He wasn't picked up by a team, he provided the means for the team to function.
The number of total individuals involved and the spread of wealth between open wheel racing and sportscar racing is similar to baseball and polo. The initial investment for this feeder series is still going to be in the seven figure range, how that constitutes as a feeder series I have no idea, especially when the pool you're drawing from is very small. How many karter's move onto sportscars vs. open wheel cars? |
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Formula 1 and single seaters in general are feeder series for sports cars....
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Again, you utilize the term, "feeder series". I think you've missed the point. This is a way for the sanction to make money. They are probably taking a cut on car sales, parts sales, and they certainly are getting the entry fees. |
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When things really pick up again economically they could probably allow different engine manufacturers and maybe allow different chassis makers. |
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FWIW I think it's a great idea and very welcome - much as the prospects for yet another new series, particularly in the current economic climate are..well, poor at best.
However, it could be a real, viable alternative to FIA GT3 which can be no bad thing. By further comparison with Ratels' portfolio, the addition to LMS of V de V group CN/C3 would complete the package, being the alternative to FIA GT4. The idea of LMP1, 2, 3 and 4 works for me. Prototype racing needs a clear feeder series and path to Le Mans, not just for drivers but teams also - it might also keep some teams in who just couldn't afford to stay otherwise. |
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I don't really see the need for Formula Le Mans, the LMS already has plenty of feeder series, F1, GP2, F3, Touring Cars, National GT's ect...
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I see Formula Le Mans as a way to get youth into sports car racing. Drivers from other series who come to sports cars are usually more mature.
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I agree!
However the price is a bit steep.. |
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What could there be to complain about? It is more sports car prototype racing. There may not be a need for it, but it's sure nice to have more racing. Also, I like HORNDAWG's idea. Why not have a Formula Le Mans / GT3 / GT4 series as support for the LMS?
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Back when IMSA Lites was first proposed to the series, it was envisioned as a LMP3/GT3 ladder series. Not just to develop drivers for multi-class racing, but to bring up teams and manufacturers too.
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Well maybe this will help that vision be realized. (?) Hopefully!
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one step further on the ladder idea could this in 2010 spread to the ALMS as a support race? The ALMS are pretty full but its an idea.
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ALMS got IMSA Lites. I don't really see why it needs to be replaced (but then I don't see why this class is needed. Things work well as they are right now).
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Maybe the ACO can offer something like that, but I can't think of something right now! |
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http://www.fia.com/resources/documen...pendix_L_a.pdf Don't know the value, but compared to the cost of the others series here you could potentially have it for circa £200k. |
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Yeah that's the kind of thing, like the FIA GT/ALMS invites.
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