LMS Round 3: 1000km of Spa, May 10-12th 2008 - Page 2

Tom908V12 · 29 Apr 2008, 19:21 (Ref:2190458)

There's the entrylist of the Spa race on http://www.lemans-series.com

The Badger · 29 Apr 2008, 19:32 (Ref:2190468)

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Originally Posted by Kai

I hope this is not in bad taste, but any idea who will replace Ortelli?

If they can get the car ready , which I reckon they can easier than anybody else as they build it ..... it would be logical to expect either Groppi or Prost , as they are doing driving duties at Le mans .

I hope Ortelli is better by then ..... he's one of my favourite drivers .

I was wacthing CNN today , and they showed the crash and then said that Ortelli had a broken knee . I had heard that he had a broken and dislocated ankle ..... anybody shed any light on his injuries please ?

morwenna · 29 Apr 2008, 21:28 (Ref:2190594)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I was wacthing CNN today , and they showed the crash and then said that Ortelli had a broken knee . I had heard that he had a broken and dislocated ankle ..... anybody shed any light on his injuries please ?

Stephane's website says his right ankle is broken and very swollen, and he's having a scan this week in Monaco. They'll know more about when he might get back to driving after this. It also says that he didn't lose consciousness, so this should mean he can get back in the cockpit sooner. I didn't do French at school, so this is translated using Google - someone with more knowledge of French might be able to quote it more accurately!

cmk · 29 Apr 2008, 21:39 (Ref:2190603)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

If they can get the car ready , which I reckon they can easier than anybody else as they build it ..... it would be logical to expect either Groppi or Prost , as they are doing driving duties at Le mans .

I hope Ortelli is better by then ..... he's one of my favourite drivers .

I was wacthing CNN today , and they showed the crash and then said that Ortelli had a broken knee . I had heard that he had a broken and dislocated ankle ..... anybody shed any light on his injuries please ?

It's Groppi and Loic Duval for LM this year, not Nicolas Prost. Anyway, if they have to make a new tub, they will likely not have time before Spa. Besides, they are better off making sure everything is set for LM at this rate.

I gather the Creation did not need a new tub, from what Ian Bickerton said. Are they just short of components for Spa for the #14 car? Or short a driver (JC-W)?

Purist · 29 Apr 2008, 21:44 (Ref:2190607)

Is the undertray part of the tub or attached to it, since the undertray of the Courage clearly came off the car while it was cartwheeling.

The Badger · 29 Apr 2008, 21:46 (Ref:2190611)

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Originally Posted by cmk

Anyway, if they have to make a new tub, they will likely not have time before Spa.

There must be a couple of tubs around . Wasnt the LC75 basically an LC70 ?

So , there must be the ex Saulnier and Del Bello examples to name 2 ?

Did Oreca use a differant tub , i dont think they did ?

CarolK · 29 Apr 2008, 22:46 (Ref:2190645)

Spa has to be one of my three most favorite circuits. To see the 908 and R10 side by side coming out of turn two into Eau Rouge up Raidillon, down the Kemmel Straight, thru Malmedy and Rivage then down the hill into Pouhon would be fantastic. Hopefully, someone will post links to live streaming on this site for the race. Unfortunately, this race conflicts with the Historics in Monaco.

Carol

minimangler · 29 Apr 2008, 23:09 (Ref:2190658)

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Originally Posted by Purist

Is the undertray part of the tub or attached to it, since the undertray of the Courage clearly came off the car while it was cartwheeling.

Seperate piece.

gwyllion · 30 Apr 2008, 06:22 (Ref:2190791)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

#8 Peugeot did first 4 pitstops after 49:03 min, 1:33:42, 2:21:46 and 3:04:57. That gives stints of 49 min, 44 min, 48 min and 44 min.

#2 Audi after 56:01 min, 1:45:18, 2:30:45 and 3:19:02. So stints of 56 min, 49 min, 45 min and 49 min.

I just found the explanation why #2 Audi did a longer first stint. They started from pits

brielga · 30 Apr 2008, 06:22 (Ref:2190792)

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Originally Posted by morwenna

Stephane's website says his right ankle is broken and very swollen, and he's having a scan this week in Monaco. They'll know more about when he might get back to driving after this. It also says that he didn't lose consciousness, so this should mean he can get back in the cockpit sooner. I didn't do French at school, so this is translated using Google - someone with more knowledge of French might be able to quote it more accurately!

You are right, this is what was known on Sunday night and was reported in all specialized websites.The info was coming first hand from the team and Stéphane's relatives.

Tom908V12 · 30 Apr 2008, 12:10 (Ref:2191007)

I wonder if the Epsilon Euksadi team will really be present with two cars or if one will be forfeit like for Monza

The Badger · 30 Apr 2008, 18:09 (Ref:2191274)

Be a good shake down for Le Mans . I have my suspicions about that car too ..... However , there is another little 997 just waiting to get in !!!

cmk · 30 Apr 2008, 18:14 (Ref:2191277)

Yawn - either of those 997s will likely be crewed by gentlemen. I have my doubts about EE as well, for both Spa and LM. I don't see them being able to stock 2 cars with pros in the absence of any sponsorship, and they don't seem to eager to slot gentlemen in the car (with good reason).

brielga · 30 Apr 2008, 19:47 (Ref:2191343)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Be a good shake down for Le Mans . I have my suspicions about that car too ..... However , there is another little 997 just waiting to get in !!!

wonderful! exactly what we need!!!

The Badger · 30 Apr 2008, 20:06 (Ref:2191365)

Bet ya wouldnt say that if it was a friken Fiat on reserve ..... biased !!!

You still have 8 Fiats against 3 Porsches ..... but that would certainly agree with your Forza Fiat hype & pomp !!!

Good day sir ........ );( ..... thats supposed to be a mooner !!!

brielga · 30 Apr 2008, 21:35 (Ref:2191407)

you are VERY prejudiced...

The Badger · 30 Apr 2008, 21:55 (Ref:2191422)

Towards what exactly ?

LeMans.pt · 30 Apr 2008, 23:54 (Ref:2191470)

Chamberlain is not on the entry list. Anyone can tel me why?

The Badger · 1 May 2008, 00:34 (Ref:2191489)

Dont know , but they were also missing from Monza ..... wouldnt surprise me to see them with a new Lola coupe sooner or later , just a thought .

But strange that nobody has any idea ?

Tom908V12 · 1 May 2008, 07:01 (Ref:2191587)

Nice Spa entrylist presentation from Endurance-Info

http://www.endurance-info.com/articl...rder=0&thold=0

brielga · 1 May 2008, 08:08 (Ref:2191640)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Towards what exactly ?

against Italian made cars

brielga · 1 May 2008, 08:09 (Ref:2191641)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Dont know , but they were also missing from Monza ..... wouldnt surprise me to see them with a new Lola coupe sooner or later , just a thought .

But strange that nobody has any idea ?

I heard at Monza financial issues (not necessarily from themselves)

minimangler · 1 May 2008, 15:00 (Ref:2191939)

Well, they've never had much in the way of sponsorship.

looks like the days of private P1s are seriously numbered, sadly.

The Badger · 1 May 2008, 15:20 (Ref:2191947)

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Originally Posted by brielga

against Italian made cars

Not really dude ..... I just love having a go at you !!!

brielga · 1 May 2008, 15:33 (Ref:2191960)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Not really dude ..... I just love having a go at you !!!

fortunately it's mutual...

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