FIA GT1 World Championship is go - Page 2

MJ_N_09 · 30 Jun 2009, 23:35 (Ref:2494205)

I guess it's a go for Ford and GT1, but is their any mention of Support for the ALMS Ford GT built by Doran?

HORNDAWG · 1 Jul 2009, 00:11 (Ref:2494215)

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Originally Posted by MJ_N_09

Ford must be VERY mad seeing all these Matech and Doran GTs running around the track.

I imagine Ford could care less!

L.P.

HORNDAWG · 1 Jul 2009, 00:14 (Ref:2494218)

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Originally Posted by AndrewF31

Matech's website mentions that they have a partnership with Ford Racing http://www.matech-concepts.ch/e/inde...e_sponsors.htm

The Ford Racing website even links to Matech if you click the FIA logo: http://www.1fordracing.com/fordracing/

So I find it odd if FIA excludes Matech's Ford entry. It seems Ford gave Matech the card to represent Ford at the FIA level. Matech's site even mentions a new project that is starting with Ford around the Mustang.

FIA excluding Matech? RIF!

L.P.

cmk · 1 Jul 2009, 00:15 (Ref:2494219)

I'm sure that when they're not thinking about how they're the only US automaker to not be completely cocked-up, they are spending their time crying in a corner about how Matech is winning with a car they no longer sell, and not on their dime.

HORNDAWG · 1 Jul 2009, 00:15 (Ref:2494221)

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Originally Posted by MJ_N_09

I guess it's a go for Ford and GT1, but is their any mention of Support for the ALMS Ford GT built by Doran?

Huh?

L.P.

cmk · 1 Jul 2009, 00:21 (Ref:2494223)

Methinks there is a general lack of understanding about Ford and racing. I once heard a Ford relatively-higher-up discuss the issue while he was marshaling at Mosport for the ALMS. It was a sad and entertaining discourse.

rich07 · 1 Jul 2009, 05:43 (Ref:2494278)

Spyker in GT1! I like the sound of that.

I dont see why Matech should be excluded from GT1, Ford arent making an official GT GT1 racer so why shouldnt Matech be allowed to build and race the car? I think its pretty silly. Ditto Reiter, if Lamborghini isnt interested in racing the SV then a good team like Reiter should be able to make their own car to the new rules.

The Prodrive 550 didnt have Ferrari's blessing and look what it went on to do!

MJ_N_09 · 1 Jul 2009, 09:42 (Ref:2494357)

^ They took notice, and built their own car, the 575, but basically, only lasted 2-4 years.

NightStalk3r · 1 Jul 2009, 11:05 (Ref:2494411)

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Originally Posted by MJ_N_09

^ They took notice, and built their own car, the 575, but basically, only lasted 2-4 years.

Yes but the 575 ended up to be pretty rubbish and was not really any match for the Prodrive 550.

rich07 · 2 Jul 2009, 04:13 (Ref:2494839)

Yes indeed NightStalk3r, when Prodrive started building the 550 they asked Ferrari for technical support, Ferrari weren't interested but the 550 still was a very good racecar even without the factory being involved. The 575 on the other hand had the full support of Ferrari and look how many races it won. It was only after they saw how good the 550 was that they changed their minds and built the 575 GTC hoping to emulate its success.............

panoz.lmp1 · 2 Jul 2009, 09:17 (Ref:2494924)

How does Spyker goes to GT1. The didn´t sell enoough cars and they didn´t have a GT3 with a 2008 technical passport to homologate a GT1

KA · 2 Jul 2009, 09:46 (Ref:2494936)

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Originally Posted by panoz.lmp1

How does Spyker goes to GT1. The didn´t sell enoough cars and they didn´t have a GT3 with a 2008 technical passport to homologate a GT1

Shouldn't be a problem- after all, so far we've got a privately-developed version of a car that's been out of production for nearly 3 years, and a normally-aspirated V8, rwd version of a V6 turbo, 4WD Nissan....

At this rate, I reckon if you play your cards right you could probably re-homologate the Lister Storm into GT1....

panoz.lmp1 · 2 Jul 2009, 09:50 (Ref:2494937)

That sounds more like no one has read the homologation rules for the new GT1

Tim the Grey · 2 Jul 2009, 09:54 (Ref:2494938)

Now THAT would be fun. Chuck in a TVR Cerbera (Was it? The V12 GT1 car...) for flavour as well?

**chunterer** · 2 Jul 2009, 11:16 (Ref:2494971)

I too am still a little confused about the homologation. I suspect that Ratel will leave it open to a bit of licence if he doesn't get his 4 makes confirmed....

By the way surely GM can't be one of the Manufacturers as it effectively doesn't have an owner at the mo' does it? I'm guessing whatever Vette is involved will simply have Ratel's blessing whatever it falls under!!

KA suggested an upgraded GT2 Vantage might be Aston's offering but as Matech and co developed the GT3 GT, then maybe Prodrive will be doing something similar with the GT3 DBR9S?

One thing's for certain, I hope to god we get a Murcialago in, or whatever replaces it, just for the sound!!

AX lover · 2 Jul 2009, 13:26 (Ref:2495040)

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Originally Posted by KA

At this rate, I reckon if you play your cards right you could probably re-homologate the Lister Storm into GT1....

I like the sound of that

HORNDAWG · 2 Jul 2009, 18:05 (Ref:2495140)

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Originally Posted by panoz.lmp1

That sounds more like no one has read the homologation rules for the new GT1

Hmm, and just where are these rules ( FIA GT-1 World Championship) published? I surely do not see them in the FIA pages.

L.P.

Speed-King · 2 Jul 2009, 18:12 (Ref:2495143)

You came close but you should've looked one step further:
http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/38D4C69471B0D4D4C12575BB003CD52A/$FILE/257_2010_V14GTTGT160409.pdf

HORNDAWG · 2 Jul 2009, 18:16 (Ref:2495148)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

You came close but you should've looked one step further:
http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/38D4C69471B0D4D4C12575BB003CD52A/$FILE/257_2010_V14GTTGT160409.pdf

Thanks!

L.P.

ger80 · 2 Jul 2009, 18:22 (Ref:2495152)

well, many words but I even cant find engine sizes

Tim the Grey · 3 Jul 2009, 11:28 (Ref:2495423)

I thought GT1 was over 5 litres, GT2 up to. With around 500cc overlap where you could choose either way? Or have I dreamed reading that here?

MJ_N_09 · 3 Jul 2009, 12:19 (Ref:2495445)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Yes indeed NightStalk3r, when Prodrive started building the 550 they asked Ferrari for technical support, Ferrari weren't interested but the 550 still was a very good racecar even without the factory being involved. The 575 on the other hand had the full support of Ferrari and look how many races it won. It was only after they saw how good the 550 was that they changed their minds and built the 575 GTC hoping to emulate its success.............

Infact. The 550 was raced all the way up to Argentina of last year, just missing the podium. While Kessel became the sole team to use a 575 past 2005/2006 alongside their F430. It attempted Monza in FIA GT last year, but didn't start.

ger80 · 3 Jul 2009, 19:28 (Ref:2495604)

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Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

I thought GT1 was over 5 litres, GT2 up to. With around 500cc overlap where you could choose either way? Or have I dreamed reading that here?

Yes, but is it written in the regulations?

**joeb** · 4 Jul 2009, 20:39 (Ref:2495873)

Any guesses on the schedule and tracks for 2010? Has to be multiple continents since it's a FIA World Championship.

PorscheFanNo1 · 4 Jul 2009, 20:52 (Ref:2495881)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Any guesses on the schedule and tracks for 2010? Has to be multiple continents since it's a FIA World Championship.

It has already been announced, should be somewhere on the FIA-GT website

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