2009 12 Hours Of Sebring LMP1 Entries - Page 2

WMUCarGuy · 28 Aug 2008, 20:31 (Ref:2277079)

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Originally Posted by The Real DMN

I guess that depends on the car(s) being ready or not.

They could run the Zytek as is for 08 to get to know it and learn the car ahead of taking on the full hybrid systems in 09 on 2 cars.

minimangler · 28 Aug 2008, 20:47 (Ref:2277095)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

They could run the Zytek as is for 08 to get to know it and learn the car ahead of taking on the full hybrid systems in 09 on 2 cars.

Would seem a good idea.

JAG · 28 Aug 2008, 21:01 (Ref:2277103)

Who's to say it won't be a heavily revised car, especially taking the hybrid aspect into account and the increased competition since Zytek last competed as a (semi) factory P1 team.

Embassy reportedly going with Acura power maybe another reason Corsa's plans have so much apparent backing from Zytek.

They need to demonstrate their engines and technology in front running cars.

usa318 · 28 Aug 2008, 23:22 (Ref:2277165)

Here we go.... auto123 and mariantic, reporting big ACURA announcement tomorrow at 1:15 pm in Detroit.

Can't wait! It's definitley a P1!

But will we get a pic? Thoughts?

broadrun96 · 29 Aug 2008, 04:46 (Ref:2277251)

Im hoping for a LMP1 coupe, with a few pics if not a mockup like they hard for the P2 project. If they had a finalized NSX replacement, I'd say a GT version of it, but leaning toward a P1 program announcement and an Acura engine package for leasing. Think they want a car at LM asap and an engine plan may get them there in 09, but Brabs is driving so hard they may get an invite at PLM or as champion.

CTD · 29 Aug 2008, 06:27 (Ref:2277269)

Uuuh, i can't wait either!, a new front running Lmp1!. is it 1:15 US time, or Europe?

WMUCarGuy · 29 Aug 2008, 06:31 (Ref:2277270)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Uuuh, i can't wait either!, a new front running Lmp1!. is it 1:15 US time, or Europe?

1:15 EST (Detroit time), so the announcement will be tomorrow evening in Europe.

CTD · 29 Aug 2008, 07:39 (Ref:2277292)

darn!, can't see it when it's released!, but do you think the car will be much different from the pictures you get when searching "Acura Lmp1"?

minimangler · 29 Aug 2008, 11:24 (Ref:2277407)

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Originally Posted by CTD

darn!, can't see it when it's released!, but do you think the car will be much different from the pictures you get when searching "Acura Lmp1"?

Put your money on a coupe.

CTD · 29 Aug 2008, 12:55 (Ref:2277447)

Im sorry if im starting to go off topic, but is Acura going to Le Mans?, and which brand will they go as? (Honda or Acura)

isynge · 29 Aug 2008, 13:46 (Ref:2277472)

I'd have thought 2009 would be too soon for the Acura (or Honda) to go to Le Mans.

Initially they wanted to go as soon as feasible (which would probably have been this year), but then decided they wanted to go in LMP1 and with a chance of winning, if they went at all.

Given that 2009 will be a 'proving' year for the LMP1 (assuming it happens) I suspect we won't see an Acura at Le Mans prior to 2010.

Had it been like years gone by with a comparatively late release of the entry list, had they swept all comers at Sebring then they might have fancied a go, but given that we're likely to see the entry list long before then I'd imagine the cautious, pragmatic approach Acura have taken to date persist and limit them to a North American campaign next year.

This sort of links to a question in the back of my mind about whether the early release of the LM list actively damages Sebring? I know there are many very good reasons for the early publication, and that if you're serious about winning Le Mans you pretty much have to go to Sebring - but there has been a reduction in the number of 'hopeful' Le Mans entrants coming to Florida. Happily this has coincided with an uptick in the level of serious season long ALMS entries, but it still would be nice if Sebring could be more of a 'race of two continents' than it's been the last few years.

usa318 · 29 Aug 2008, 18:12 (Ref:2277602)

ALMS reporting 2 Acura P1s for 2009. One for Highcroft, and De Ferran. Fernandez will continue in P2.

But are they coupes??????

Any Pics? I can't find anything.....

raven1822 · 29 Aug 2008, 18:26 (Ref:2277611)

Why wasn't AGR's 2009 program highlighted like the others? Strange . . . at least to me it is.

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The two teams will field two Acura ARX-02a prototype sports cars, developed by Honda Performance Development (HPD), in the most advanced and technically challenging class of the American Le Mans Series.

In addition, Lowe's Fernandez Racing will continue to campaign an Acura in LMP2 for 2009.

usa318 · 29 Aug 2008, 18:28 (Ref:2277613)

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Originally Posted by raven1822

Why wasn't AGR's 2009 program highlighted like the others? Strange . . . at least to me it is.

Because AGR is out of ALMS starting in 09. I've read they plan on running the US A1GP team, and will switch their focus there, and of course IRL

raven1822 · 29 Aug 2008, 18:34 (Ref:2277615)

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Originally Posted by usa318

Because AGR is out of ALMS starting in 09. I've read they plan on running the US A1GP team, and will switch their focus there, and of course IRL

Ahh, I hadn't heard that. Hmm, it would be nice to see 2nd Acura LMP2 team even if Fernandes picks up a second car. They'll need the help against the P-cars.

usa318 · 29 Aug 2008, 18:45 (Ref:2277621)

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Originally Posted by raven1822

Ahh, I hadn't heard that. Hmm, it would be nice to see 2nd Acura LMP2 team even if Fernandes picks up a second car. They'll need the help against the P-cars.

I would be surprised if Fernandez was the only P2 team in 2009 ALMS. What, they are just going to let this year's P2 chassis sit around and collect dust?

Or: they could get shipped to Europe for LMS / P2 Le Mans, which is probably likely.

Tom908V12 · 29 Aug 2008, 18:56 (Ref:2277635)

I'm convinced Peugeot will send two hybrid 908s at 2009 12h of Sebring

CTD · 29 Aug 2008, 19:18 (Ref:2277656)

Hmm will Peugeot's Hybrid be Petrol or Diesel?

CarolK · 29 Aug 2008, 21:13 (Ref:2277720)

Based on a conversation with a team member at a fairly recent ALMS race we can hopefully look for one if not both Epsilon Euskadi at Sebring.

Carol

Aslak Vind · 30 Aug 2008, 00:39 (Ref:2277822)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Hmm will Peugeot's Hybrid be Petrol or Diesel?

Diesel hybrid!

CTD · 30 Aug 2008, 09:05 (Ref:2277937)

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Originally Posted by Aslak Vind

Diesel hybrid!

Yay!.
Hmm just got a thought!, can the electric part of the Hybrid also be the starter motor?, if so, and something brakes in the Diesel, they can run back on the starter motor!, which no one else can! (Bet Corvette would have loved that option in 2007!

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dxk1 · 30 Aug 2008, 15:23 (Ref:2278125)

I thought we didn't get into crazy, or is it silly, season until after Luguna Seca 4 hours!

DK

ger80 · 30 Aug 2008, 16:26 (Ref:2278144)

The Apollo from HH Frentzen run back on the "hybrid" engine at least two times at the 24h of the Nuerburgring due to gearbox problems on the "real" engine.

Aslak Vind · 30 Aug 2008, 16:45 (Ref:2278158)

And then, lets not forgot the awful Panoz LMP1 Hybrid tested by John Nielsen..

The Badger · 30 Aug 2008, 18:48 (Ref:2278239)

Wasnt it a Panoz GTR GT1 car , and not an LMP1 chassis ?

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