LM24 Le Mans 2004 entry list - Page 31

19dodge · 28 Mar 2004, 18:37 (Ref:922238)

me too. me too.. i will miss seeing Konrad at LM. Hopefully he will somehow be able to make it to the Ring 24hs instead. (same weekend as LM) I dont know a whole lot about the rules in VLN, but i think that the Saleen can be worked with to become legal to run in the Ring24hrs. they were supposed to run it last year, but pulled out at the last min. Maybe that was Konrad's plan all along (not to enter lM this year, and run the Ring24hr- but i doubt it)

**PascaLM** · 28 Mar 2004, 20:00 (Ref:922296)

Quote:

Originally posted by 19dodge
the konrad saleens did not have mechnical problems today! get it straight! The Alzen car ran over a rumble strip and that strip broke a hose in the underbody that caused the water leak. very freak occurance. the team will now install "blockers" on the underbody so that doesnt happen again. Nothing mechanical about that.. The Yellow Konrad saleen got punted off, and it did hit the gravel hard. the gravel dug into the wheel area, and thats what caused the suspension to fail. Remember that that chassis is 014r(ran only 5 races last year, all in america), and it is only being used until they recieve their new 2004 chassis from saleen.

RML did have gearbox problems today, but from what i understand, The #7 erdos car did finish. (Autosport said he did not, but that was incorrect)

A hose which is not well protected, a too weak suspension, these details are important for a 24 hours race.

19dodge · 28 Mar 2004, 20:17 (Ref:922312)

correct. maybe RML should have initally thought about those things when designing the S7R

Osella · 28 Mar 2004, 22:25 (Ref:922341)

Great news!
So it's worth being 1st Reserve!

**skycafe** · 28 Mar 2004, 22:44 (Ref:922356)

Great for them! I thought they did great at Sebring, and were unlucky not to finish. This makes up for last year's non invite.

sportscarsRULE · 28 Mar 2004, 23:09 (Ref:922366)

Anyone know if they're going to try the long tail bodywork again?

Fab · 29 Mar 2004, 05:20 (Ref:922501)

Let's say that the Saleens were unlucky... and that we need them at LM... let's hope for next year !

Duffacus · 29 Mar 2004, 06:47 (Ref:922538)

I hope not, I think it ruins the image of the thing!

Wout · 29 Mar 2004, 08:01 (Ref:922575)

There's a reaction of Jan on the janlammers.com website. He's very suprised and disappointed...

bernard b · 29 Mar 2004, 08:16 (Ref:922583)

as a reminder, there's been a discussion here last year about this long tail

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=37610

Nordic · 29 Mar 2004, 08:31 (Ref:922595)

I really hope the RfH Dome can make it onto the grid, looking at the entry again I feel there is a real chance that there will be some more to drop out.

kdr · 29 Mar 2004, 08:46 (Ref:922599)

does anyone know the rules regarding driver eligibilty. i remember that novice drivers need to drive at least one session at night during qualifying, but is there any ruling regarding their involvement at pre-qualifying? i know it would be sensible for them to get out on the track on april 25th...but is it mandatory?

bernard b · 29 Mar 2004, 08:58 (Ref:922605)

new drivers MUST make at least 10 laps during the test day sessions

bernard b · 29 Mar 2004, 09:11 (Ref:922613)

more precisions, from ACO's site concerning drivers (translated from french):

"At least two of the drivers of the final crew for the race must form part of the drivers registered by car at the time of the preliminary tests. Those not being reproduced on the list of reference established by the A.C.O must obligatorily take part in the preliminary tests, and carry out a minimum of 10 laps, in order to be able to be allowed to take part in the qualifying sessions of June."

this list of reference is probably to be published soon (last year's list was published alongside the invited teams list)

Fab · 29 Mar 2004, 09:22 (Ref:922621)

Quote:

Originally posted by Nordic
I really hope the RfH Dome can make it onto the grid, looking at the entry again I feel there is a real chance that there will be some more to drop out.

I'm not optimistic on that... I keep on to see a major istake by ACO's committee... but why ? That's what I'd like to know...

bernard b · 29 Mar 2004, 09:33 (Ref:922623)

Quote:

Originally posted by Fab
I'm not optimistic on that... I keep on to see a major mistake by ACO's committee... but why ? That's what I'd like to know...

agreed
I also think that if ACO had paid attention to the withdraw of Arena's car (that was known before, or am I wrong?) they probably let the 2nd RFH in and 2nd Taurus as 1st reserve (= Dome for Dome)

Fab · 29 Mar 2004, 09:45 (Ref:922627)

They may not have keep the second RFH entry because it didn't get the checkered flag last year... not enough to empeach the car to enter... with all respect due to Taurus (I love the B2K), one car for this team could have been enough...

Smokey 6 litre · 29 Mar 2004, 10:35 (Ref:922654)

will they both be Deisel, or is that for next year?

Smokey 6 litre · 29 Mar 2004, 10:38 (Ref:922657)

he was testing at Snett last monday, i tried to get in but was turned away, and when i looked over the fence at coram it was raining so the cars wasn't out, damnit.

KA · 29 Mar 2004, 11:16 (Ref:922697)

Think it's one diesel and one Judd

Graham Goodwin · 29 Mar 2004, 11:32 (Ref:922716)

It is

BSchneiderFan · 29 Mar 2004, 12:32 (Ref:922800)

And which has made the list, and which is reserve?

djone101 · 29 Mar 2004, 13:07 (Ref:922836)

Diesel is on the list:
10 Taurus Sports Racing (UK) LMP900 Lola-Caterpillar 4920t

Reserve is the Judd engined car and it is the first reserve.

iucrmh · 29 Mar 2004, 13:13 (Ref:922843)

Apologies if already mentioned, haven't seen it, but do you think any factory Courages were entered in P1 (LMP1- whatever)? If so, why none accepted?

Graham Goodwin · 29 Mar 2004, 13:23 (Ref:922857)

It is now confirmed on the entry list - The Arena Dome has been withdrawn

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