LM24 Le Mans 2008 - Entry List/Driver News - Page 33

cptkablamo · 21 May 2008, 23:27 (Ref:2208689)

So we have 9 seats left...who are the star drivers without a seat???

Would love to see Simonsen get a seat after being signed to Autorlando (didn't get selected) and Tafel (withdrew)

prototype · 22 May 2008, 02:34 (Ref:2208741)

I believe since Larbre only got one car in, you may see "gentlemen" drivers in that car.

I think their original plan was to have two saleens, a professional one and another that paid a few bills. Since they only got one entry, it doomed their chances at an class podium.

supermario21 · 22 May 2008, 03:21 (Ref:2208755)

Vitaphone aka Strakka should not be allowed. A Larbre Saleen wouldve been much better than a slow Aston.

rich07 · 22 May 2008, 03:43 (Ref:2208760)

I agree, I was going to support Vitaphone in their quest at Le Mans but after what has happened Strakka will not get my support as I believe they don't deserve to be there by simply 'buying' an entry. If they had a good lineup and were contenders then I might see things differently but they are not.

I think we might see Bouchut in either the Lambo or the Saleen but I can't see him sitting out Le Mans. Bouchut and Kox in the Lambo would be great.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 22 May 2008, 04:00 (Ref:2208762)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich07

I think we might see Bouchut in either the Lambo or the Saleen but I can't see him sitting out Le Mans. Bouchut and Kox in the Lambo would be great.

remember Oschersleben last year, when the All Inkel R-GT was excluded, after finishing 2nd, it was a break between Reiter Engineering and the All Inkel Racing/C.Bouchut, so I don't beleive he will come back to the german team !

brielga · 22 May 2008, 13:00 (Ref:2209037)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

What free spaces are there left now ?

1 seat in the Lambo ? ..... maybe Bouchet . He would partner Kox very well indeed .
1 seat in the Epsilon ?
1 seat in the Saulnier LMP2 ?
1 seat in the Radical ?
2 seats for Racing Box ?
2 seats at Larbre ? ..... maybe Bouchet & Haliday .
1 seat at BMS ?

Not many places left now .

Wasnt there something about "savoldi" who was with Racing Box , he said he was looking for a drive for Le Mans , maybe with Saulnier .

what's Gounon doing these days?

nobster · 22 May 2008, 13:58 (Ref:2209077)

Drivers without a seat for this year : Lehto, Gounon, Hezemans to name a few.

minimangler · 22 May 2008, 15:39 (Ref:2209123)

add to that kumpen, bertollini, bartels, kirkaldy, negrao etc etc etc.

Bouchut is probably not going to be on the gird...someone's missing out.

The Badger · 22 May 2008, 15:56 (Ref:2209134)

Quote:

Originally Posted by brielga

what's Gounon doing these days?

Havent a clue . Im surprised that he wasnt picked for Oreca/Courage , considering his past links with Oreca's Audi program and lead driver for Courage for a few years .

The Badger · 22 May 2008, 15:57 (Ref:2209135)

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimangler

add to that kumpen, bertollini, bartels, kirkaldy, negrao etc etc etc.

Bouchut is probably not going to be on the gird...someone's missing out.

They should snap him up for the Lambo . Be a shame to see his talants wasted in the Larbre Saleen .

Number7 · 22 May 2008, 16:01 (Ref:2209141)

The third seat in the team essex porsche goes to Sascha Maassen - very good news indeed!

minimangler · 22 May 2008, 16:15 (Ref:2209149)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

They should snap him up for the Lambo . Be a shame to see his talants wasted in the Larbre Saleen .

I heard that'd be Lunardi/Halladay/Maclpfjosrjgfjkdfherfdwicki?

minimangler · 22 May 2008, 16:17 (Ref:2209150)

For want of anywhere better to put this, step forward DJ Choc Ice for the best freudian slip in motorsport history. On the subject of Danica Patrick in sportscars...

.....just ste..... .....would you like some pilgrim food says:
well shes not too bad, probably be similar or a wee bit quicker than vagina ikcx

Sorry mate

dj choc ice · 22 May 2008, 16:20 (Ref:2209152)

well my spelling is not what it used to be, guess theres no way out of this slip is there

**Bentley03** · 22 May 2008, 17:14 (Ref:2209201)

Still no detail on exactly which chassis Autocon will race at Le Mans. Brand new chassis which will return with them to the States after Le Mans (and with which engine)? The 2nd Creation Aim Le Mans Series chassis? And if they are leasing the 2nd Le Mans Series chassis for the race, will they therefore be running with an AIM engine?

And Creation drivers for Le Mans? Only Stuart Hall is contracted for the season as far as I'm aware and Felipe Ortiz appears to no longer be part of team, which leaves two seats to fill. Robbie Kerr? Simon Pagenaud? Thomas Serwin?

RacersGroup · 22 May 2008, 17:41 (Ref:2209214)

Sascha Maassen confirmed as third Essex-driver.
http://www.racing1.de/web/le_mans/ar...?newsID=13733&

**Bentley03** · 22 May 2008, 17:46 (Ref:2209215)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

And Creation drivers for Le Mans? Only Stuart Hall is contracted for the season as far as I'm aware and Felipe Ortiz appears to no longer be part of team, which leaves two seats to fill. Robbie Kerr? Simon Pagenaud? Thomas Serwin?

Seems we can immediately rule out Simon Pagenaud. Endurance-Info.com have learnt today that Stephane Ortelli has lost his battle to be fit in time for Le Mans and that he will be replaced at Le Mans by Simon Pagenaud.

Very sad news for Ortelli, but Pagenaud is an absolutely cracking replacement!

dxk1 · 22 May 2008, 18:36 (Ref:2209249)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

but Pagenaud is an absolutely cracking replacement!

He certainly made an impressive debut at Salt Lake City, didn't he?!!

DK

rdjones · 22 May 2008, 19:00 (Ref:2209260)

Did I read somewhere that Stefan Johansson was in talks to drive the Creation

peckadj · 22 May 2008, 19:50 (Ref:2209301)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdjones

Did I read somewhere that Stefan Johansson was in talks to drive the Creation

PLM

chocmonster7 · 22 May 2008, 20:52 (Ref:2209341)

Autosport (mag version) last week said that he was in talks to replace J C-W for Le Mans, Stefan should be back with Highcroft for Petit.

Justin Moran · 22 May 2008, 21:01 (Ref:2209346)

Stefan would be great!, very quick guy! Fantastic pedal man, loved him in the Arena Zytec.

supermario21 · 22 May 2008, 22:00 (Ref:2209392)

Has Saulnier confirmed their LMP1 lineup yet. Even though the gentlemen would surely like to drive in the race, I'm sure all would be better served if they put in some pros. If Nicolet pursued a top lineup, that car could go from rolling chicane to contender. Why don't they put an all-star lineup of "leftovers", ie Gounon, Bouchut, and maybe Johansson or Cochet together?

The Badger · 23 May 2008, 00:59 (Ref:2209457)

Now your talking ..... let the chicane drivers peddle the LMP2 car instead , if they gotta peddle something . Their way too dangerous for a track like le mans .

**Bentley03** · 23 May 2008, 07:06 (Ref:2209574)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Still no detail on exactly which chassis Autocon will race at Le Mans. Brand new chassis which will return with them to the States after Le Mans (and with which engine)? The 2nd Creation Aim Le Mans Series chassis? And if they are leasing the 2nd Le Mans Series chassis for the race, will they therefore be running with an AIM engine?

Supermario21 posted this article on the Creation thread. Autocon will use the Creation chassis which came 4th at Spa, but will use their own running gear and engine.

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