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Old 3 Oct 2022, 15:54 (Ref:4128552)   #126
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Which is why they can name the drivers for that car - but not an additional one as that would have to be invited by the Selection Committee
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Old 4 Oct 2022, 07:43 (Ref:4128634)   #127
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Old 4 Oct 2022, 08:45 (Ref:4128640)   #128
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Feels like a two-car LM effort is a no-brainer and I don't think they'd have any issues getting that second entry through if that's what they wanted. You're at such a disadvantage with a single car.

Depends a lot on Glick, and GG would clearly know more, but it doesn't feel like 14 top class cars is all that unrealistic next year.
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Old 4 Oct 2022, 16:18 (Ref:4128671)   #129
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What about a third entry on top of a second Ganassi or Action Express (Whelen Racing) one?
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Looks like maybe a single works Corvette expected and possibly a private entry too next year in GT-Am.

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Old 7 Oct 2022, 20:51 (Ref:4129068)   #131
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Worth having a look at this revised list to see whether it breaks up any lineups (spoiler: it does)

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Old 10 Oct 2022, 08:18 (Ref:4129649)   #132
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Looks like maybe a single works Corvette expected and possibly a private entry too next year in GT-Am.

https://racer.com/2022/10/07/corvett...olve-for-2023/
Odd article, with no GTE-Pro next year in WEC or at LM my understanding is there can't be a fully works entry, it would have to be in GTE-Am, which requires a Bronze and Silver rated driver with one Platinum at best.
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Odd article, with no GTE-Pro next year in WEC or at LM my understanding is there can't be a fully works entry, it would have to be in GTE-Am, which requires a Bronze and Silver rated driver with one Platinum at best.
Corvette Racing is continuing its factory program in IMSA's GTD class - 1 car for 2023, possibly 2 new GT3 cars for 2024. In addition, they plan on supplying customer cars (again, the new GT3 car under development) for IMSA's GTD and WEC's GT (Am only) classes starting 2024.

Next year's WEC's GTE class will only see Am entries so no official involvement from Corvette Racing, just support but more than likely we'll see one or more factory drivers being part of that single car program.
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Odd article, with no GTE-Pro next year in WEC or at LM my understanding is there can't be a fully works entry, it would have to be in GTE-Am, which requires a Bronze and Silver rated driver with one Platinum at best.
Aston had works entries in GT-Am for years. Unless the regs changed I don't think there's an issue. it's just a question of what Corvette want to do and how much they value being there at Le Mans.
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Old 11 Oct 2022, 08:20 (Ref:4129844)   #135
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Aston had works entries in GT-Am for years. Unless the regs changed I don't think there's an issue. it's just a question of what Corvette want to do and how much they value being there at Le Mans.
My point is more about the drivers they are allowed to use, only one works driver will be allowed, the Aston GTE-Am entries were mainly funded by others don't forget, just run by Prodrive under the AMR banner.

Anyway, time will tell, but it would be good to see a Corvette (or two) in GTE-Am for the final season!
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My point is more about the drivers they are allowed to use, only one works driver will be allowed, the Aston GTE-Am entries were mainly funded by others don't forget, just run by Prodrive under the AMR banner.

Anyway, time will tell, but it would be good to see a Corvette (or two) in GTE-Am for the final season!
Johnny O'Connell becomes a bronze on Jan 1st. That would be pretty cool. Timing is just perfect. There must be a young sneaky silver they can find and then whoever isn't in a Hypercar by that point takes the final seat.
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Old 11 Oct 2022, 18:51 (Ref:4129939)   #137
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My point is more about the drivers they are allowed to use, only one works driver will be allowed, the Aston GTE-Am entries were mainly funded by others don't forget, just run by Prodrive under the AMR banner.

Anyway, time will tell, but it would be good to see a Corvette (or two) in GTE-Am for the final season!
Johnny O'Connell is now a Bronze driver if they need a quick am!
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Old 14 Oct 2022, 14:58 (Ref:4130282)   #140
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Great news!!! Can't see there being any issues with them getting those invites.

3x LMDh
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1x Works GT-Am Corvette

That's quite a presence from GM.
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Wow, that is kind of surprising to me, but great to hear. They are already talking about 3 cars for Daytona as well.

I wonder if the ACO would allow 3 entries, or maybe cap them at 2?
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I do wonder if all of those will be taken up? I know on the IMSA side Farano has already said yes and acquired a new Oreca, but not heard anything regarding Hardwick's plans.
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Johnny O'Connell is now a Bronze driver if they need a quick am!
And he was practicing this weekend in the old Caddy WC car at Road Atlanta, and dominated
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Hardwick was testing one of the 687 Proton Porsches at Portimao.


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A bit of a top class update. Looks like a 200% increase vs this year is realistic.

Confirmed (WEC): 10

Toyota
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Peugeot
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Cadillac Ganassi

Semi-confirmed: 5

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Maybe: 5

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We’re guaranteed getting the top class in double figures, so that is great. Maybe we won’t get to twenty, but definitely mid teens at best
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We’re guaranteed getting the top class in double figures, so that is great. Maybe we won’t get to twenty, but definitely mid teens at best
I do see a 3rd Toyota realistic, and I hope Caddy gets all 3 invites....however ByKolles and Fraschitti are not serious candidates.....
Glickenhaus will bring at least one car...I hope
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