The future of Corvette - Page 3

bil588 · 7 Oct 2007, 03:30 (Ref:2033430)

Corvette Racing won't compete in GT2 as a factory

(well duh, GT2 is intended for privateers)

http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...0001/1024/FREE

thebear · 7 Oct 2007, 04:01 (Ref:2033440)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bil588

Corvette Racing won't compete in GT2 as a factory

(well duh, GT2 is intended for privateers)

http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...0001/1024/FREE

However, Bill Riley (of Riley & Scott fame) IS working on a GT-2 Corvette for Lou Gigliotti and they expect to run two cars in the '08 Sebring 12hrs. (ref: DSC's report of Scott Atherton's speech - copyright mat'l and I can't provide a link to the subscribed page).

dxk1 · 7 Oct 2007, 15:37 (Ref:2034047)

What are the chances of the new GT2 Corvette being built by Riley being eligible for LM next year and what chance do they have of getting an application to race accepted? Remember the Pug was a new car and their application was accepted for two cars! It would be nice for them to be able to attend if the car is ready and homologated to LM specs! Then we could have Corvettes in GT1 & GT2! Just like Ferrari used to do it.

DK

AU N EGL · 3 Oct 2007, 18:31 (Ref:2030105)

Ok maybe I miss quoted SW.

A big part of the info that is NOT said, do to not giving out future plans.

I do know in a few minor conversations that I have had with Corvette big shots that Corvette racing would love to run LM24 UNRESTRICTED, but we all know that will never happen.

I am sure more info will come out this week at Road Atlanta about the future of Corvette, and ALMS for 2008 as well.

The Badger · 10 Oct 2007, 21:31 (Ref:2037273)

Hey ..... they look cool !!!

HORNDAWG · 12 Oct 2007, 19:50 (Ref:2038792)

From Laguna thread;

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by Subaru_WRX_STi
could it be the last apearnce of the works C6.R in ALMS ?

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No. Although it could be very close to it, depending on next years competition or lack thereof.

L.P.

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by Subaru_WRX_STi
if there are no new comers to ALMS GT1, why not moving to Europe and do some LMS and FIA GT races ? after all Prodrive/AMR, from Europe did many american trips !

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by minimangler
certainly, what WRX says is right; they should have done LMS/Spa 24 this year. And certainly should next year. What is left to gain in ALMS?
But this is discussed elsewhere.

O.K.
While I cannot speak for Corvette racing; Lets take into account a few things. And please do not make this an us vs. you, as it is not! The United States is Corvettes largest market. We have heard from S. Wesoloski that they also take their customer programs as serious as possible so as to not effect either adversely. link Also it has been observed that LAA had very robust support from P&M this year, up to and including driver support (which included Spa). And it has been suggested that if the ALMS program is not a full time effort in 08 that LAA will be basically a semi-works team with both Ollies in a second C6.R. So depending on their home series and not stepping all over their European customers we very well may see a very large presence of Corvette Racing on the Continent in 08.

L.P.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 12 Oct 2007, 20:27 (Ref:2038811)

OK for sure the ALMS or any other american sports car series, is the right place for a factory Corvette effort, but when I said moving to Europe, I meant that GM must do some races againt a fierce competition in both european series, in preparation of Le Mans !

yet again its a fantastic season for Corvette, winning Spa 24h and so close to the GT1 drivers title in FIA GT with Carsport Holland/Phoenix

bil588 · 13 Oct 2007, 06:07 (Ref:2039017)

The Corvette Racing team won't ignore the Riley-built GT2 effort in 2008. Riley is top-notch, but why should the P & M team throw it away?

http://www.vetteweb.com/features/vem...ing/index.html

AU N EGL · 18 Oct 2007, 11:42 (Ref:2043465)

New Corvette Paint - Great statement - Bad Boyz

PorscheFanNo1 · 18 Oct 2007, 12:12 (Ref:2043503)

That reminds me of a Vette from NFS Most Wanted that had a very similar paintscheme...

Looks badass, me like.

Oh, and yellow + black sure has something special, dont you think?

fish88 · 18 Oct 2007, 12:22 (Ref:2043521)

Wow that's an awesome livery, .

AU N EGL · 19 Oct 2007, 21:58 (Ref:2044990)

HORNDAWG · 19 Oct 2007, 22:25 (Ref:2045001)

Johnny O. putting some laps in the new Blue Devil during the Vitesse laps before last practice today.

L.P.

PorscheFanNo1 · 19 Oct 2007, 23:28 (Ref:2045036)

(not sure if I'm allowed to link to them, really sorry if I'm not, just thought it was great pictures)

The Badger · 20 Oct 2007, 14:38 (Ref:2045411)

They certainly look the part ..... hope they keep that for next year along with a white one for Big Ron !!!

HORNDAWG · 20 Oct 2007, 20:08 (Ref:2045587)

I like the #4 with the black wheels on it, they should have done a set of yellows for the #3. Probably never run them on the cars though, heat retention(?).

L.P.

The Badger · 20 Oct 2007, 21:12 (Ref:2045649)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Probably never run them on the cars though, heat retention(?).

L.P.

Is that the reason why teams dont normaly run with colored wheels ?

Makes sense though . Also makes one wonder why Micheal Caine ran their McLaren F1 GTR's with dayglo orange wheels ?

dxk1 · 25 Oct 2007, 00:01 (Ref:2050754)

"But at the end of the day, this is a hell of a marketing effort we've put together and we are going to continue with it."

This is the last sentence from an interview with Doug Fehan from this article at Americanlemans,com!

http://www.americanlemans.com/News/Article.aspx?ID=3808

Does this mean Corvette will be back in ALMS next year?

DK

HORNDAWG · 25 Oct 2007, 00:29 (Ref:2050763)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

"But at the end of the day, this is a hell of a marketing effort we've put together and we are going to continue with it."

This is the last sentence from an interview with Doug Fehan from this article at Americanlemans,com!

http://www.americanlemans.com/News/Article.aspx?ID=3808

Does this mean Corvette will be back in ALMS next year?

DK

Pretty much, Yes.

L.P.

The Badger · 25 Oct 2007, 00:10 (Ref:2050757)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

I like the #4 with the black wheels on it, they should have done a set of yellows for the #3. Probably never run them on the cars though, heat retention(?).

L.P.

How come Team Modena run with dayglo orange wheels if its detrimental ?

JAG · 25 Oct 2007, 14:57 (Ref:2051170)

Split the crew down the middle and run two cars each unless competition shows up, lol.

AU N EGL · 25 Oct 2007, 15:43 (Ref:2051230)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Split the crew down the middle and run two cars each unless competition shows up, lol.

Pratt & Miller also run the Caddies CTS-V in Speed World Challange GT, and the Pontiac GXPr in Grand AM GT.

David · 25 Oct 2007, 16:10 (Ref:2051254)

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL

Pratt & Miller also run the Caddies CTS-V in Speed World Challange GT.

From Autoweek:

Joanne Krell, Cadillac director of public relations, said, "Cadillac is out of racing for the time being as it focuses on its core business."

So now they have a bunch of Caddies sitting around collecting dust, also.

TWK · 25 Oct 2007, 16:23 (Ref:2051268)

And Murphy wrote:

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However, Dodge will help get the weight off its Vipers. That’s good news for teams that will flee Speed GT in 2008. How many land in the ALMS, we’re not sure, but the Bear will go with two of the snakes for now. With LG and Corvette also having moved on, and Caddy gone, Speed GT looks a bit thin.

AU N EGL · 25 Oct 2007, 16:31 (Ref:2051274)

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Originally Posted by David

From Autoweek:

Joanne Krell, Cadillac director of public relations, said, "Cadillac is out of racing for the time being as it focuses on its core business."

So now they have a bunch of Caddies sitting around collecting dust, also.

Hmmm Maybe I should buy a slightly used P&M caddy for racing in NASA Super Unlimited??

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