Le Mans Series 2010 - Page 11

pablocomics · 19 Nov 2009, 18:42 (Ref:2585248)

Hache Team was asking too for the Acura, but probably they will have one Oreca or maybe a Ginetta

Hache also will have a big upgrade on the Lucchini Judd, with some aero updates and a big change on suspensions and weigh distribution.

The Badger · 19 Nov 2009, 20:14 (Ref:2585311)

I cant see the point of running at the back with a Lucchini , just what has that mark accomplished over the years with respect to sportscars ?

Graham Goodwin · 19 Nov 2009, 20:19 (Ref:2585314)

I think the plan is to run a lead car plus the Lucchini, using the older car as a more economical introductory programme for customers

ger80 · 19 Nov 2009, 21:04 (Ref:2585346)

so as a "non FLM" FLM car

cmk · 20 Nov 2009, 02:43 (Ref:2585513)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

I cant see the point of running at the back with a Lucchini , just what has that mark accomplished over the years with respect to sportscars ?

They had quite a fair amount of success with their SR2 car in the FIA-SCC and national prototype championships in the early part of the decade, actually.

The Badger · 20 Nov 2009, 03:36 (Ref:2585527)

Lancia had a very qiuck car too ..... a long time ago .

National prototype championships ..... Gimme a break . The LMS is not a national championship . Its a professional championship and Lucchini have yet to prove something , or not ?

ASRoma · 20 Nov 2009, 07:26 (Ref:2585564)

The lucchini is probably the worst looking prototype I've ever seen in my life. Some parts are made of wood! I don't see the point in running this car and I think it is really dangerous for the drivers and the aco should just ban it. In Nurburgring Maxi Cortez lost the direction!

The359 · 20 Nov 2009, 15:19 (Ref:2585868)

Dangerous because you think it's ugly?

isynge · 20 Nov 2009, 18:50 (Ref:2585980)

Oddly I quite like the Lucchini - from the rear quarter it's got something - but horses for courses and for the same reasons I like it I can see why others probably don't.

I appreciate this is an argument that keeps coming up whenever a team does something different, but I for one am really pleased the LMS isn't a case of identikit Lolas rolling round.

LeMans.pt · 20 Nov 2009, 19:09 (Ref:2585992)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

Its a professional championship and Lucchini have yet to prove something , or not ?

I think not! They already proved something...
... that they can´t make a competitive LMP2 car!

LeMans.pt · 20 Nov 2009, 19:20 (Ref:2585998)

Quote:

Originally Posted by isynge

I appreciate this is an argument that keeps coming up whenever a team does something different, but I for one am really pleased the LMS isn't a case of identikit Lolas rolling round.

Me too, but the Lucchini LMP2 is an 2004 design! The car is outdated! The only development they made was adjusting it to the different regulations between 2004 and 2009... that car will never be more than what he already is!

**Bentley03** · 21 Nov 2009, 13:31 (Ref:2586415)

DAILY SPORTSCAR have broken the news that a new UK based team will enter the Le Mans Series in 2010.

The name? Team RLR (I wonder if they realised the similarity to a well known North American racing team when they chose it?

). They will enter an AER powered LMP2 Lola shod with Dunlop tyres. Budget appears to be pretty much in place, so..........

Good luck to them!

Graham Goodwin · 21 Nov 2009, 14:07 (Ref:2586430)

More to come in a week or so on RLR - nowt to do with the BMW mob in ALMS btw

The359 · 21 Nov 2009, 15:22 (Ref:2586464)

RLR makes me think more of Richard Lloyd Racing than Rahal Letterman Racing.

isynge · 21 Nov 2009, 15:43 (Ref:2586471)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The359

RLR makes me think more of Richard Lloyd Racing than Rahal Letterman Racing.

My thoughts exactly, which probably outs me as one who's no longer all that young.

Interested that they're going with an AER engine package - not sure it would have been my first choice.

The359 · 21 Nov 2009, 16:10 (Ref:2586484)

Since I don't have DSC, is it a newer B08/80 (B10/80?) or a used chassis?

dj choc ice · 21 Nov 2009, 16:14 (Ref:2586491)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The359

RLR makes me think more of Richard Lloyd Racing than Rahal Letterman Racing.

agreed, i instantly thought of Richard Lloyd rather than Rahal.

HORNDAWG · 21 Nov 2009, 17:15 (Ref:2586519)

Quote:

Originally Posted by isynge

My thoughts exactly, which probably outs me as one who's no longer all that young.

Interested that they're going with an AER engine package - not sure it would have been my first choice.

I am not that suprised with engine selection. Probably 2.0L variety in prep for 2011 P-1. Gives them a year to learn the ins and outs of the package etc..

L.P.

cmk · 21 Nov 2009, 17:26 (Ref:2586523)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj choc ice

agreed, i instantly thought of Richard Lloyd rather than Rahal.

So did I! Just turned 25 today, so I guess I'm also officially not that young?

cmk · 21 Nov 2009, 17:28 (Ref:2586524)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

Lancia had a very qiuck car too ..... a long time ago .

National prototype championships ..... Gimme a break . The LMS is not a national championship . Its a professional championship and Lucchini have yet to prove something , or not ?

The FIA-SCC was not a national championship. I don't really get what you're all riled up about either. It is just fact.

**Bentley03** · 21 Nov 2009, 18:18 (Ref:2586551)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmk

So did I! Just turned 25 today, so I guess I'm also officially not that young?

Many happy returns!

dj choc ice · 21 Nov 2009, 18:43 (Ref:2586558)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmk

So did I! Just turned 25 today, so I guess I'm also officially not that young?

Im only 20, but i always think of the RLR Porsche 962's instead of the Rahal M3's.

and a very happy birthday as well

.

ger80 · 21 Nov 2009, 19:36 (Ref:2586584)

Is it this team? http://www.rlrmsportltd.co.uk/
So a step up from SpeedUK?

Graham Goodwin · 21 Nov 2009, 19:40 (Ref:2586588)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ger80

Is it this team? http://www.rlrmsportltd.co.uk/
So a step up from SpeedUK?

Yes and no - some of those guys plus a number of additional people

isynge · 21 Nov 2009, 19:58 (Ref:2586600)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmk

So did I! Just turned 25 today, so I guess I'm also officially not that young?

Probably all relative re age etc. Glad to see, however, that the memories of Richard Lloyd live on with you and with DJ.

Enjoy the birthday, and as Bentley says, many happy returns.

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