ILMC 2011 Discussion - Page 12

NaBUru38 · 13 Jan 2011, 23:35 (Ref:2815466)

Hey, Jean Alesi has been named ambassador of the Lotus Renault F1 team and T125 test driver. Could this mean that he left Ferrari and will do the ILMC in a Lotus Evora Gt2?

Félix · 14 Jan 2011, 01:00 (Ref:2815491)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Hey, Jean Alesi has been named ambassador of the Lotus Renault F1 team and T125 test driver. Could this mean that he left Ferrari and will do the ILMC in a Lotus Evora Gt2?

In today's E-I interview, Amato Ferrari (AF Corsa team boss) lists the regulars who will be back and I had not spotted it, but Alesi is not part of the list. http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...ance-5987.html

cmk · 14 Jan 2011, 01:18 (Ref:2815496)

I had noticed that absence, and now it makes sense. Seems foolish though; why would you leave Ferrari for an upstart wannabe that most industry pundits predict will be a flop in half a decade?

rich07 · 14 Jan 2011, 04:10 (Ref:2815524)

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Originally Posted by Félix

In today's E-I interview, Amato Ferrari (AF Corsa team boss) lists the regulars who will be back and I had not spotted it, but Alesi is not part of the list. http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...ance-5987.html

Well thankfully Fisi returns.

Amato doesnt sound hopeful of Ferrari entering LMP anytime soon.

Simmi · 14 Jan 2011, 19:47 (Ref:2815835)

Looks like the 2 Evoras will sit out Sebring.

I wonder if that will hurt them when it comes to getting both cars into Le Mans...

dxk1 · 14 Jan 2011, 22:46 (Ref:2815884)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Well thankfully Fisi returns.

I don't think they'll miss Alesi anyway. Fisi was better and I'm glad to see him back. He made great progress from the beginning of the year to the end and an equal improvement this year will make him very fast.

DK

NightStalk3r · 14 Jan 2011, 23:55 (Ref:2815909)

Fisi certainly ended 2010 with a bang, throwing away a comfortable victory at Vallelunga in the last hour.

dxk1 · 15 Jan 2011, 13:59 (Ref:2816062)

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Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

Fisi certainly ended 2010 with a bang, throwing away a comfortable victory at Vallelunga in the last hour.

Fisi did have his ups and downs but all-in-all was improving substantially by the end of the year. Maybe he's watched Melo and Salo a little too much and his picked up a little of their recklessness, which sometimes is good and sometimes is bad.

DK

carsten66 · 15 Jan 2011, 14:42 (Ref:2816075)

Panoz Abruzzi for Atlas eFX-Team off...

update from Planetlemans: "Atlas eFX Team FS issued a press release today in which they say that “due to different financial ideas” the plans to run a Panoz this year are off. The release continues with the announcement that “other projects are not affected by this decision” and that the team is “currently continuing to participate in the GTE and LMP1″. It remains unclear which cars this would be."

http://www.planetlemans.com/2010/12/...am-fs-in-2011/

JAG · 15 Jan 2011, 19:32 (Ref:2816151)

When the Creation was mentioned they talked of a 2011 spec car but whats left of Creation as a constructor?

Graham Goodwin · 15 Jan 2011, 19:57 (Ref:2816158)

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Originally Posted by JAG

When the Creation was mentioned they talked of a 2011 spec car but whats left of Creation as a constructor?

Well..........watch this space!

Joe Taylor · 15 Jan 2011, 20:29 (Ref:2816174)

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Originally Posted by carsten66

Panoz Abruzzi for Atlas eFX-Team off...

This is not my surprised face.

Mal · 16 Jan 2011, 09:02 (Ref:2816287)

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Originally Posted by Graham Goodwin

Well..........watch this space!

That sounds positive - We will wait with baited breath!

Victor_RO · 16 Jan 2011, 09:42 (Ref:2816294)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Looks like the 2 Evoras will sit out Sebring.

I wonder if that will hurt them when it comes to getting both cars into Le Mans...

Possible, although they should do Spa then. P.S. Since the Evoras are run by Jetalliance, will we see the chandelier back in the garage like back in 2009?

airbusA346 · 16 Jan 2011, 12:25 (Ref:2816335)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

Possible, although they should do Spa then. P.S. Since the Evoras are run by Jetalliance, will we see the chandelier back in the garage like back in 2009?

Depends if they get sponsored by Wieshofer & Co again.

Tom.

Deleted · 16 Jan 2011, 21:56 (Ref:2816528)

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Originally Posted by Joe Taylor

This is not my surprised face.

Yes... Abruzzi outside the States was always going to be a long shot, especially with that particular team. Even the plans of bringing the lone Saleen to PLM sounded more realistic.

fjn356 · 17 Jan 2011, 01:16 (Ref:2816581)

I am considering going to Spa for the ILMC in May. Any suggestions for hotels, travel to track, etc.

Fogelhund · 17 Jan 2011, 04:13 (Ref:2816604)

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Originally Posted by JAG

When the Creation was mentioned they talked of a 2011 spec car but whats left of Creation as a constructor?

http://www.creationsport.net/news/index.cfm?newsID=253

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Ramping up for 2010 season
23 October, 2009

Creation pushing ahead with plans for ALMS 2010 full season

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...on#post2539269

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Originally Posted by isynge

See on DSC that Creation are firming up their plans for 2010 - looking for a full season in the ALMS with a V8 powerplant - any thoughts on what that might be?

Posted - October 25, 2009

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Originally Posted by The359

Creation is currently on my "I'll believe it when I see it" list.

Can't wait until next year, for the annual Creation is preparing for 2012 posts.

isynge · 17 Jan 2011, 06:38 (Ref:2816616)

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Originally Posted by fjn356

I am considering going to Spa for the ILMC in May. Any suggestions for hotels, travel to track, etc.

Spa is simultaneously easy and a bit problematic to get to!

By car it's readily accessible, there's generally plenty of parking, and while hotels in walking distance are at a bit of a premium, Liege is pretty close by with a wealth of hotels, an (admittedly very small) international airport, and well connected to the very efficient Belgian rail system. The downside is that getting to Spa by public transport can be a bit of handful, or, more to the point, the last bus back to Liege on a Sunday can often be before the end of the race.

Best bet (from Austin) would be to get the best flight you can get to Europe (Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris are pretty reasonable options), rent a car, and base yourself out of Liege.

GT2-R · 17 Jan 2011, 11:59 (Ref:2816725)

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Originally Posted by isynge

Spa is simultaneously easy and a bit problematic to get to!

By car it's readily accessible, there's generally plenty of parking, and while hotels in walking distance are at a bit of a premium, Liege is pretty close by with a wealth of hotels, an (admittedly very small) international airport, and well connected to the very efficient Belgian rail system. The downside is that getting to Spa by public transport can be a bit of handful, or, more to the point, the last bus back to Liege on a Sunday can often be before the end of the race.

Best bet (from Austin) would be to get the best flight you can get to Europe (Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris are pretty reasonable options), rent a car, and base yourself out of Liege.

Indeed, since the southern part of my country is not as densely populated as the northern part it's bus network is not really extensive. Renting a car is the best option by far!

Since you live in Austin fjn356 I'd say you catch a flight to Brussels (probably you need a stopover in NY/Washington/Houston/Dallas/...) or straight to Paris (I guess that connection exists). Belgian national airliner is Brussels Airlines so maybe you can check that one. Usually their prices are not cheap but still affordable

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carsten66 · 17 Jan 2011, 22:51 (Ref:2817084)

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Originally Posted by GT2-R

Indeed, since the southern part of my country is not as densely populated as the northern part it's bus network is not really extensive. Renting a car is the best option by far!

Since you live in Austin fjn356 I'd say you catch a flight to Brussels (probably you need a stopover in NY/Washington/Houston/Dallas/...) or straight to Paris (I guess that connection exists). Belgian national airliner is Brussels Airlines so maybe you can check that one. Usually their prices are not cheap but still affordable

.

Indeed, renting a car is the best option to get to the track and also to the hotel. Yet you will find only just a few hotels with a free room within a radius of 20 km of the track, so hurry up with booking.

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Jet Airways approaching Brussels Airport - but I beleave not daily. The big airports of Paris and Frankfurt/Main are intercontinental flight hubs, also the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol...

Tim the Grey · 18 Jan 2011, 16:56 (Ref:2817381)

http://www.europeandriveguide.com/di...=40&fueltype=1

Should give you hours of fun, working permutations!

I shall be there, camping on circuit. No doubt with a large camp fire to keep the chill out, again!

MarkLMS · 18 Jan 2011, 17:28 (Ref:2817401)

i'm going to spa as well, for the 4th time and i always stay on the parking place near eau rouge. It's not the best option if you like comfort etc. but it's a really nice place to stay.

jc_nl · 18 Jan 2011, 19:17 (Ref:2817451)

That probably the same parking we stayed on last year Mark. It's a bit ...uuhhmm..basic. But close to the track, and enough wood around for a campfire.

MarkLMS · 18 Jan 2011, 19:35 (Ref:2817467)

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Originally Posted by jc_nl

That probably the same parking we stayed on last year Mark. It's a bit ...uuhhmm..basic. But close to the track, and enough wood around for a campfire.

yea it's possible that we were on the same parking place. There were more dutch people there i saw. And yea it's really basic just a few toilets and that's it, but you are in 1 minute or lesser in the paddock

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