LM24 Le Mans 2008 - Entry List/Driver News - Page 6

The Badger · 21 Jan 2008, 19:32 (Ref:2110741)

Also missing from the list is Intersport and Cytasport .

Intersport normally get an entry and Cytasport expressed an intension to apply for an entry .

Be nice to see at least 1 quick B06/10 there .

HORNDAWG · 21 Jan 2008, 19:41 (Ref:2110748)

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Originally Posted by The359

AUtocon already announced their intent to purchase an "upgrade kit" for the CA06/H to bring it up to CA07 spec.

There was no mention whatsoever of a switch to the new AIM V10.

Well on further checking it looks as if it will indeed be a new tub upgrade for Autocon. link

L.P.

Fogelhund · 21 Jan 2008, 20:30 (Ref:2110776)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Also missing from the list is Intersport and Cytasport .

Intersport normally get an entry and Cytasport expressed an intension to apply for an entry .

Be nice to see at least 1 quick B06/10 there .

Intersport as a true "Intersport" entry haven't run since 2004. The car was there in 05', but as a rental ride.

Depending on how you slice the pie, there seems to be quite a few cars applying for only a select few openings.

There are six auto entries, plus likely four other givens.

So, it seems likely that we have the following.

Audi Sport North America - autoentry
Audi Sport North America - autoentry
Peugeot - autoentry
Peugeot -autoentry
Pescarolo -autoentry
Autocon -autoentry

Then;

Audi Sport North America - we supply your courtesy cars autoentry
Pescarolo #2 - Nationalism autoentry
Oreca - Nationalism autoentry
Oreca - Nationalism autoentry

From there, we possibly have Charouz Lola/Aston, Charouz Lola/Judd, Dome, Creation, Creation, Arena, Chamberlain, Rollcenter, Tokai University Courage YGK, Cars Tokai Dream 28 Courage Judd, CMS Malaysian entry, Swiss Spirit, Euskadi Epsilon, Scuderia Lavaggi, maybe Peugeot #3, Cytosport and now you are suggesting Intersport. I'm not sure if I've missed anyone...

So, that would be up to 17 cars looking for six to eight spots... Go ahead and slice that pie up for me will ya...

PorscheFanNo1 · 21 Jan 2008, 20:34 (Ref:2110778)

All proto feild back at LM anyone?

brielga · 21 Jan 2008, 20:54 (Ref:2110787)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

From there, we possibly have Charouz Lola/Aston, Charouz Lola/Judd, Dome, Creation, Creation, Arena, Chamberlain, Rollcenter, Tokai University Courage YGK, Cars Tokai Dream 28 Courage Judd, CMS Malaysian entry, Swiss Spirit, Euskadi Epsilon, Scuderia Lavaggi, maybe Peugeot #3, Cytosport and now you are suggesting Intersport. I'm not sure if I've missed anyone...

So, that would be up to 17 cars looking for six to eight spots... Go ahead and slice that pie up for me will ya...

Lola-Aston, Creation, Arena, Rollcentre, Swiss Spirit are almost sure (5)
Charouz Lola-Judd, Chamberlain, 2nd Creation, Tokai Courage very probable (we are at 9) I don't see the others happening....

paul-collins · 21 Jan 2008, 20:58 (Ref:2110788)

ACO should be telling these guys to go to Sebring.

The Badger · 21 Jan 2008, 21:01 (Ref:2110791)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

So, that would be up to 17 cars looking for six to eight spots... Go ahead and slice that pie up for me will ya...

So whats new there ? Has the ACO ever managed to NOT surprise you ? Your guess is as good as mine mate .

The Badger · 21 Jan 2008, 21:06 (Ref:2110798)

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Originally Posted by brielga

Lola-Aston, Creation, Arena, Rollcentre, Swiss Spirit are almost sure (5)
Charouz Lola-Judd, Chamberlain, 2nd Creation, Tokai Courage very probable (we are at 9) I don't see the others happening....

I would reckon that the 2 Jap proposed Jap entries and the Malaysian entry stand a good chance .

Terada being on the ACO board for one , count that as in , with a previous Le Mans winner too .

The ACO are trying to encourage the new proposed Asian series , so I expect they will get fair share too .

Cant see the 2nd Creation ..... their not even French !!!

HORNDAWG · 21 Jan 2008, 21:07 (Ref:2110799)

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Originally Posted by paul-collins

ACO should be telling these guys to go to Sebring.

I agree. I think it would help show who the real contenders are for the highest possible quality field for LeMans!

L.P.

The Badger · 21 Jan 2008, 21:11 (Ref:2110802)

Id like to see some of the ALMS teams show an interest in the LMS . There is always talk about European teams doing the ALMS , be nice to see it the other way around for a change .

Perhaps the ACO should award an entry to the class winners for Le Mans for say , the Monza 1000 !!!

Fogelhund · 21 Jan 2008, 21:21 (Ref:2110809)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Id like to see some of the ALMS teams show an interest in the LMS . There is always talk about European teams doing the ALMS , be nice to see it the other way around for a change .

Perhaps the ACO should award an entry to the class winners for Le Mans for say , the Monza 1000 !!!

Well, the European enduro that ALMS teams are interested in, is Le Mans. That is essentially the exchange.

Besides, the implication that is being suggested above, is that those applying for entry to LM, who have never raced before, do so at the earliest race, to show the ACO they are prepared enough to warrant selection.

Class winning autoentries are not going to attract ALMS entries to an European LMS event. Who stands a chance of winning such a race in the ALMS, who wouldn't also win the entries in the ALMS itself? (and be interested in LM) Maybe a couple in GT2....

Fogelhund · 21 Jan 2008, 21:24 (Ref:2110811)

My "guess" would be the following acceptances.

Charouz Lola/Aston, Dome, Creation, Chamberlain, Rollcenter, Tokai University Courage YGK, Cars Tokai Dream 28 Courage Judd, Swiss Spirit, Euskadi Epsilon

So, a 19 car LMP1 field, at the expense of the GT1 and GT2 fields.

The Badger · 21 Jan 2008, 21:34 (Ref:2110819)

[QUOTE=Fogelhund] is that those applying for entry to LM, who have never raced before, do so at the earliest race, to show the ACO they are prepared enough to warrant selection.QUOTE]

Isnt that the way it does happen though . It wasnt so long ago that the ACO said that those who did well at Sebring , would be looked upon favourably for a LM entry ?

And isnt that one of the reasons that European teams do go to Sebring , to showcase their form , the other being its a bloody brilliant race too .

brielga · 21 Jan 2008, 21:34 (Ref:2110820)

I need to see the Dome , The Tokai University and the Epsilon Euskadi first....

The Badger · 21 Jan 2008, 21:35 (Ref:2110821)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

My "guess" would be the following acceptances.

Charouz Lola/Aston, Dome, Creation, Chamberlain, Rollcenter, Tokai University Courage YGK, Cars Tokai Dream 28 Courage Judd, Swiss Spirit, Euskadi Epsilon

So, a 19 car LMP1 field, at the expense of the GT1 and GT2 fields.

So , you dont reckon on Arena ?

Fogelhund · 21 Jan 2008, 21:44 (Ref:2110832)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

So , you dont reckon on Arena ?

Out of those entries, that was my cut. Why? Dropping their selection last year being the primary... the ACO seems to not like things like that... in addition, no full time entry in any series last year, and somewhat spotty results. Look, someone has to go, unless we move to 20 LMP1's and they'd be the next on the list.

rdjones · 21 Jan 2008, 21:57 (Ref:2110849)

I have to say when I came up with my list, i was struggling to find GT1 and GT2 cars.

Speed-King · 21 Jan 2008, 22:12 (Ref:2110854)

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Originally Posted by rdjones

I have to say when I came up with my list, i was struggling to find GT1 and GT2 cars.

#

I guess we'll end up with no more than 10 GT1 cars:
2x Aston Martin Racing
2x Corvette Racing
2x Labre Saleen
2x LAA Corvette
1x more Aston, probably Team Modena
1x Reiter Lamborghini

The Badger · 21 Jan 2008, 22:22 (Ref:2110858)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Out of those entries, that was my cut. Why? Dropping their selection last year being the primary... the ACO seems to not like things like that... in addition, no full time entry in any series last year, and somewhat spotty results. Look, someone has to go, unless we move to 20 LMP1's and they'd be the next on the list.

Ok ok ..... i see your point .

The Badger · 21 Jan 2008, 22:23 (Ref:2110861)

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Originally Posted by rdjones

I have to say when I came up with my list, i was struggling to find GT1 and GT2 cars.

On my list I can come up with 10 GT1 and 17 GT2 possibilities .

Mal · 21 Jan 2008, 23:00 (Ref:2110880)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Id like to see some of the ALMS teams show an interest in the LMS . There is always talk about European teams doing the ALMS , be nice to see it the other way around for a change .

Perhaps the ACO should award an entry to the class winners for Le Mans for say , the Monza 1000 !!!

with LMS already heavily oversubscribed, how would they find space for an influx of occasional entrries from ALMS?

The Badger · 21 Jan 2008, 23:04 (Ref:2110889)

Ok , point taken mal

HORNDAWG · 21 Jan 2008, 23:48 (Ref:2110914)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fogelhund

is that those applying for entry to LM, who have never raced before, do so at the earliest race, to show the ACO they are prepared enough to warrant selection.

Isnt that the way it does happen though . It wasnt so long ago that the ACO said that those who did well at Sebring , would be looked upon favourably for a LM entry ?

And isnt that one of the reasons that European teams do go to Sebring , to showcase their form , the other being its a bloody brilliant race too .

But when the ACO announces 3 weeks before the running of Sebring who the final 55 are and the reserves then how can it influence their decision as to who gets an invite??

L.P.

Fogelhund · 22 Jan 2008, 00:55 (Ref:2110953)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

But when the ACO announces 3 weeks before the running of Sebring who the final 55 are and the reserves then how can it influence their decision as to who gets an invite??

L.P.

Obviously they can't, and the ACO should go back to announcing invites after Sebring, as they have done most often.

HORNDAWG · 22 Jan 2008, 01:09 (Ref:2110959)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Obviously they can't, and the ACO should go back to announcing invites after Sebring, as they have done most often.

I would agree that the ACO should go back to announcing the invites after Sebring has been run.
I was just trying to answer The Badger, your quote just snuck in there somehow.

L.P.

ps I think it had something to do with the funky quote perameters in his post, of you.

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