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FstrthnU · 23 Sep 2013, 11:56 (Ref:3308139)

http://sportscar365.com/wec/video-8s...c-involvement/

8Star thinking of dropping out of the WEC because of the silly driver rankings (mainly on 2-driver squads vs. 3-driver squads)

gwyllion · 27 Sep 2013, 15:22 (Ref:3310102)

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In order to increase competitiveness, from 2014 the title of FIA World Endurance Manufacturers’ Champion will be awarded to the manufacturer scoring the greatest number of points with two cars (three cars if under Article 16.A) in the general classification.

The 2014 Sporting Regulations will be adjusted in order to take into consideration the new LMP1 Technical Regulations which will be implemented next season, taking into consideration the new distinction between the light category cars for privateers only (LMP-L) and the Hybrid category cars for both manufacturers and privateers (LMP-H), and the allocation of energy.

source: http://www.fia.com/news/world-motor-sport-council-2

deggis · 27 Sep 2013, 15:49 (Ref:3310115)

Woohoo \

/ Finally, the Peugeot Aftermath rule has been reverted. That's (two cars) how it was before the pullout. It served its purpose last year but imho not anymore.

But three cars? Really three or two best finishes from the three cars?

gwyllion · 27 Sep 2013, 16:06 (Ref:3310121)

Perhaps the "best two out of three cars" rule only applies to Le Mans.

LMP1 · 27 Sep 2013, 18:13 (Ref:3310163)

A 12hr race would be a nice addition just to mix it up a bit rather than just 6hrs (+ 24hrs of Le Mans).

Some great tracks on this year's calender - Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Fuji, COTA, Sao Paulo - I hope they stay!

Nürburgring is a classic name in motorracing, and having two German LMP1 teams plus a German based one (Toyota, Köln), it would be fitting to have a round there. Even though Spa is just 1.5 hrs down the road, Nürburgring would be my choice for a new round!

Salamus · 27 Sep 2013, 23:01 (Ref:3310255)

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Originally Posted by LMP1

A 12hr race would be a nice addition just to mix it up a bit rather than just 6hrs (+ 24hrs of Le Mans).

Some great tracks on this year's calender - Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Fuji, COTA, Sao Paulo - I hope they stay!

Nürburgring is a classic name in motorracing, and having two German LMP1 teams plus a German based one (Toyota, Köln), it would be fitting to have a round there. Even though Spa is just 1.5 hrs down the road, Nürburgring would be my choice for a new round!

The schedule for next year has been announced already and it's staying the same as this year.

**ScotsBrutesFan** · 27 Sep 2013, 23:08 (Ref:3310256)

Curious to see that the WEC 6 Hours of Fuji will be on the same weekend as the F1 run at Suzuka, I wonder which of these will move to accommodate the other?

The Sochi GP, which is scheduled for the First weekend in October is a question mark so there could be wiggle room on the F1 side.

**joeb** · 28 Sep 2013, 00:54 (Ref:3310286)

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Originally Posted by ScotsBrutesFan

Curious to see that the WEC 6 Hours of Fuji will be on the same weekend as the F1 run at Suzuka, I wonder which of these will move to accommodate the other?

The Sochi GP, which is scheduled for the First weekend in October is a question mark so there could be wiggle room on the F1 side.

Ouch, same weekend for both series in Japan would be tough on the fans and media.

LMP1 · 28 Sep 2013, 20:58 (Ref:3310508)

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Originally Posted by Salamus

The schedule for next year has been announced already and it's staying the same as this year.

OK then Nurburgring and some 12hrs or 1000 miles will be my 2015 wishlist instead!

Salamus · 29 Sep 2013, 00:00 (Ref:3310549)

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Originally Posted by LMP1

OK then Nurburgring and some 12hrs or 1000 miles will be my 2015 wishlist instead!

For sure.

Personally, I hope Australia gets a round one day.

FstrthnU · 30 Sep 2013, 16:39 (Ref:3311120)

http://www.racer.com/signatech-ram-e...rticle/313900/

As expected, both RAM Racing and Signatech are looking to move up to the WEC after becoming ELMS champions.

Fogelhund · 30 Sep 2013, 17:15 (Ref:3311131)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Ouch, same weekend for both series in Japan would be tough on the fans and media.

http://sportscar365.com/wec/date-cha...-wec-schedule/

Looks like they will be changing the WEC Japan date.

NaBUru38 · 30 Sep 2013, 19:47 (Ref:3311172)

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Originally Posted by FstrthnU

http://www.racer.com/signatech-ram-e...rticle/313900/

As expected, both RAM Racing and Signatech are looking to move up to the WEC after becoming ELMS champions.

Great news! Same with ProSpeed.

deggis · 1 Oct 2013, 00:16 (Ref:3311256)

Clarification to the 3rd points scoring car rule (http://tentenths.com/forum/showpost....postcount=3627):

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110249

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Where a manufacturer fields an extra car, such as Audi has done at Spa in each of the past two seasons, it will be ineligible for points and will be 'invisible' in the classification, meaning it does not take points away from regular entries.

That does not apply at the Le Mans 24 Hours where manufacturers are allowed to enter a third scoring car.

In this instance, the two best-placed cars from each manufacturer can accrue points.

Good move.

Mechanic Z · 1 Oct 2013, 00:38 (Ref:3311260)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

http://sportscar365.com/wec/date-cha...-wec-schedule/

Looks like they will be changing the WEC Japan date.

Website seems to be down, but that's good to hear!

jasonjessica09 · 1 Oct 2013, 02:28 (Ref:3311279)

I think at Fuji that Toyota is going to take this one. In GT, I wonder if Porsche is going to be also-rans for the rest of the year. I thought the 991 would be stronger but at Sao Paulo and COTA they have not been up to snuff. Rather than battling for first, they are always battling for third or fourth. Every round (except for Le Mans) there seems to be that one Aston Martin and/or Ferrari that has a leg up on them.

TF110 · 1 Oct 2013, 04:25 (Ref:3311288)

Porsche have run into little hiccups. Theyve definitely had the pace tbh.

JorritVD · 1 Oct 2013, 12:22 (Ref:3311425)

Hi guys,

This is my personal entry list so far. Please help me if I am correct or not, or if I missed something, etc.

LMP1 (9-15x cars)
2-3x Audi Sport
2x Toyota Racing http://goo.gl/olUNUV
2-3x Porsche Motorsport
1-2x Rebellion Racing http://goo.gl/neXzNM
1-2x Honda (Strakka Racing & ???) http://goo.gl/wFgQVD
1-2x Onroak (Oak Racing) http://goo.gl/WCkkUZ
1x Dome (Pescarolo??) http://goo.gl/hpyOxd

Unknown
- Perrinn Limited
- Adess http://goo.gl/mVgA2G

LMP2: (12-16x)
1-3x Oak Racing (Morgan-Nissan) http://goo.gl/WCkkUZ
1x Delta-ADR (Oreca Nissan)
1x G-Drive Racing (Oreca-Nissan)
2x Lotus/Adess (KoDeWa) (Lotus/Adess Judd)
1x Level5?? (HPD-Honda)
1-2x Greaves Motorsport (Zytek-Nissan)
1x PeCom Racing (Oreca-Nissan)
1x 8Star Motorsport (Morgan/Oreca) http://goo.gl/nOqXhz
1-2x Signatech-Alpine (Oreca-Nissan) http://goo.gl/TB5lZp
1x SMP Racing (Oreca-Nissan) http://goo.gl/pNrVLa
1x Krohn Racing (?) http://goo.gl/bsdDvL

GTE-Pro (6-8x)
2x AF Corse (Ferrari 458 Italia GTC)
2x Porsche/Manthey (Porsche 911 GT3-RSR) http://goo.gl/fzxRWT
1-3x Aston Martin Racing (Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE)
1x RAM Racing (Ferrari 458 Italia GTC) http://goo.gl/TB5lZp

GTE-Am (11-15x)
1-2x Aston Martin Racing (Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE)
1-2x Larbre Competition (Corvette C6.R ZR1)
2-3x AF Corse (Ferrari 458 Italia GTC)
1x RAM Racing (Ferrari 458 Italia GTC) http://goo.gl/TB5lZp
1x Krohn Racing (Ferrari 458 Italia GTC) (Or LMP2)
1x 8Star Motorsport (Ferrari 458 Italia GTC) (Or LMP2)
1-2x Imsa Performance Matmut (Porsche 911 GT3-RSR)
1x Proton Competition (Porsche 911 GT3-RSR)
1x Prospeed Competition (Porsche 911 GT3-RSR) http://goo.gl/TB5lZp
1x SMP Racing (Ferrari 458 Italia GTC) http://goo.gl/pNrVLa

Prediction: between 35-45 full season entries

Simmi · 1 Oct 2013, 13:06 (Ref:3311451)

I'd say a little bit on the optimistic side at the moment but let's see where we are in a couple of months.

Interest has to be converted into a budget in a lot of cases.

Mr Pink · 1 Oct 2013, 13:11 (Ref:3311455)

If there's one on that list that I hope comes true it's the Dome P1.

Mike E · 1 Oct 2013, 13:18 (Ref:3311459)

Haven't OAK already said they are scaling back to 1 car in LMP2 so they can concentrate on their P1 entry? Or have I made that up?

Acid09 · 1 Oct 2013, 13:24 (Ref:3311462)

The car counts in LMP1 are definitely overboard in that prediction.

Audi and Porsche won't field three cars save for Le Mans and maybe Spa, Porsche hasn't even confirmed a third car for Le Mans yet.

Both Oak & Rebellion will be having their hands full of fielding one car each, there's no way they will be running two in debut seasons with brand new cars.

I think it will be one HPD, either Strakka or L5.

I think nine cars in LMP1 is a realistic scenario. Six works cars and one privateer entry each from HPD, Rebellion & Oak.

JorritVD · 1 Oct 2013, 13:33 (Ref:3311464)

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Originally Posted by Mike E

Haven't OAK already said they are scaling back to 1 car in LMP2 so they can concentrate on their P1 entry? Or have I made that up?

On the list click on the link behind the Oak entries

Pontlieue · 1 Oct 2013, 13:42 (Ref:3311469)

I think the numbers for LMP1 are slightly too optimistic. I expect all three manufacturers to run two cars for the full season. I also expect a third Audi at Le Mans and maybe Spa. But I'd be surprised if there was a third Porsche in their debut year.

For the privateers, I think we'll see two Rebellion R-One for Le Mans, but only one of them full time in the WEC. I expect one OAK too, but would be surprised about a second one.

I think Strakka will be back in some way, maybe with an HPD.

I hope that Dome find a customer for their LMP1 car, but nothing has been confirmed.

So my expectations for LMP1 are 9 cars full-time, with 2-4 extra entries for Le Mans.

Fogelhund · 1 Oct 2013, 14:31 (Ref:3311486)

AER has built a new LMP1 engine and would like to run it.

Dyson has some degree of ownership in AER.

Dyson is undecided as to what they'll do next year.

Call it a long shot.

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