Le Mans Series 2010 - Page 33

Samoan Attorney · 12 Feb 2010, 08:31 (Ref:2631997)

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Originally Posted by Alfie72

I find it interesting that people who do/did not work with/for either AER or Kai Kruse can make statements regarding the factual ccuracy or otherwise, of the Kai Kruse statement.

As with many decisions, there are significant shades of grey which contributed to the seasons experiences of KK, RML and Oak.

Remember also that the AER P41 engine programme is a North America project so any applications outside of N.A. must come with the blessing of Mazda N. America. This group of people do not always appreciate the need for speedy decision making outside their primary theatre of operations.

The first sensible thing I have read about this situation.

pablocomics · 12 Feb 2010, 12:58 (Ref:2632091)

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Originally Posted by KA

maybe Carmen Jorda again?
http://www.lemans-series.com/ml/imag...carmen_250.jpg

It´s likely, but probably Carmen will do the Indy lights this year and i´m not sure if she could do both competitions at the same time...

Maria de Villota would be another likely option or maybe Angela Vilariño....

knighty · 12 Feb 2010, 15:51 (Ref:2632173)

RML and their new toy from Honda.......looks like they are looking for a reliable package too, what a coincidence!!!!

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81451

Mal · 12 Feb 2010, 16:26 (Ref:2632190)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samoan Attorney

The first sensible thing I have read about this situation.

And that's the least sensible comment I have seen on this subject

courageous · 12 Feb 2010, 19:57 (Ref:2632347)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfie72

I find it interesting that people who do/did not work with/for either AER or Kai Kruse can make statements regarding the factual ccuracy or otherwise, of the Kai Kruse statement.

I think the differing opinions on this have been aired, so don't want to carry on & pollute a series thread with one issue.

But for the avoidance of doubt, I don't think anybody was questioning the factualness of Kai's statement - a mayfly has a longer life expectancy than the Mazda engine.

The Badger · 12 Feb 2010, 20:56 (Ref:2632378)

RML new coloer ..... big improvement

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...lLolaAcura.jpg

cmk · 12 Feb 2010, 21:22 (Ref:2632390)

Is that an official photo-chop? I note the fact that it is not released by the team and has Acura logos on it, something I strongly doubt the actual car will carry. Colour me suspicious.

**joeb** · 12 Feb 2010, 21:30 (Ref:2632399)

Whether it is, or isn't, the official livery it looks great.

Coach Ep · 12 Feb 2010, 22:24 (Ref:2632425)

It´s another ´RacingCrea´ in other words: an artist impression.... but still looking great!

HORNDAWG · 12 Feb 2010, 23:21 (Ref:2632446)

Hmm, seems something amove with the LMS as 2 FLM teams, 3 cars so far, have announced being on the LMS grid for 2010. Via Mariantic it seems they announced yesterday and today.

L.P.

davehenrie · 13 Feb 2010, 00:49 (Ref:2632488)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

It´s another ´RacingCrea´ in other words: an artist impression.... but still looking great!

The big ol turbo inlet just a foot or so to the rear of the Acura logo should be the first tip-off. I've always like the bright RML cars with the white base color highlighted with the red and blue.

cmk · 13 Feb 2010, 03:06 (Ref:2632537)

It was obvious it was a photoshop. I was asking whether RacingCrea had been commissioned to do an official photoshop.

cdsvg · 14 Feb 2010, 09:48 (Ref:2633151)

Regarding AER, was the problem not more related to the fuel used in the LMS, rather than fundamental problems with the engine itself? Hence Dyson sticking with the unit this year over in the ALMS, with the different spec fuel (I think?)

davehenrie · 14 Feb 2010, 14:07 (Ref:2633225)

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Originally Posted by cdsavage

Regarding AER, was the problem not more related to the fuel used in the LMS, rather than fundamental problems with the engine itself? Hence Dyson sticking with the unit this year over in the ALMS, with the different spec fuel (I think?)

Dyson too experienced problems. For the final two events of '09, BP fuels paid to have Dyson test experimental fuels by removing one car from the ALMS championship and using a different blend of a Green fuel. The ALMS allowed the car to race but not to score any points. I beleive the test car finished both events and was slightly faster than the official points car.

The fuel problems can be summed up best by the Mosport event. Due to yellows and pit strategies, Dyson had one of it's cars leading by close to a lap over the Fernandez Acura. The Acura chipped away at the lead as the Mazda drove around in fuel conservation mode. The TV announcers on Speed noted that Fernandez had caught the Dyson car and that on the Team Radio the Dyson crew radio'd the driver to turn up the fuel mapping for more speed to try and hold off Fernandez. Within seconds of that announcement, the Mazda engine blew large white clouds of smoke and expired. Co-incidence?
dh

prototype · 14 Feb 2010, 16:48 (Ref:2633275)

I guess this car will look more like the Aston with the intake on top of the cockpit.

Graham Goodwin · 14 Feb 2010, 16:54 (Ref:2633279)

yup

HORNDAWG · 14 Feb 2010, 17:12 (Ref:2633284)

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Originally Posted by prototype

I guess this car will look more like the Aston with the intake on top of the cockpit.

Or Drayson's Judd powered unit.

L.P.

WMUCarGuy · 14 Feb 2010, 17:49 (Ref:2633294)

Or exactly like Racing Box's LMP2 Judd powered Lolas.

cmk · 14 Feb 2010, 19:38 (Ref:2633352)

Or Sebah's P2 Lola of 2008/09.

acox93 · 15 Feb 2010, 12:12 (Ref:2633760)

A quote from Guy Smiths twitter page,

"Hi Guys I have signed to join REBELLION racing in the Le Mans 24hrs and the Paul Ricard 8 hr LMS race. Looking forward to it!!"

Good news in my opinion.

Tom908V12 · 15 Feb 2010, 12:38 (Ref:2633767)

Great indeed

The Badger · 15 Feb 2010, 14:05 (Ref:2633795)

Quote:

Originally Posted by acox93

A quote from Guy Smiths twitter page,

"Hi Guys I have signed to join REBELLION racing in the Le Mans 24hrs and the Paul Ricard 8 hr LMS race. Looking forward to it!!"

Good news in my opinion.

I thought he had signed for ASM ?

mirkob · 16 Feb 2010, 07:54 (Ref:2634215)

Matech Ford GT (Natacha Gachnang/Cyndie Allemann) and Prospeed Porsche (Van Splunteren/Niek Hommerson/Louis Machiels) will join Spa 1000 km, to prepare Le Mans 24h .

SOURCE: twitter and planetlemans

LeMans.pt · 16 Feb 2010, 14:33 (Ref:2634394)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I thought he had signed for ASM ?

That was something that a motorsport website here in portugal publish without any confirmation from ASM, but saying that it was confirmed.

E46 · 16 Feb 2010, 15:31 (Ref:2634414)

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Originally Posted by LeMans.pt

That was something that a motorsport website here in portugal publish without any confirmation from ASM, but saying that it was confirmed.

You shouldn´t say which you ignore, because that Portuguese reporter spoke with ASM previously.

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