Dome LMP Discussion

[skycafe]

Originally Posted by The Badger

Wonder what Pescarolo will do for next year ..... the old dog (car) is getting a bit long in the tooth now .

interesting comment from a few years ago

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by Articus

But then there's the inevitable outcome of Toyota trying to snub a Dome LM24 Pole by saying that they were not racing for pole/its a long race/we qualified on the race setup/we used hard tires/you know how it goes. Of course I will not believe that for a split second .

That's an annual comment by whichever protagonist fails to get pole!

[TF110]

It's funny if you actually believe they'll be able to achieve pole! I say the best of the Privateers is feasible but Pole I think will be out of reach.

[Nordschleife]

Didn´t see this posted, hope I didn´t miss it:

Why I have decided to return to Le Mans
By Minoru Hayashi // February 2, 2012
http://www.racecar-engineering.com/b...rn-to-le-mans/

[Acid09]

Our cash flow is as if an extravagant and wasteful son keeps borrowing money to spend on Geisha, which is why we don’t have a choice not to enjoy the race.

This has to be the most epic explanation on why to go racing at Le Mans...ever.

[deggis]

Originally Posted by Nordschleife

Didn´t see this posted, hope I didn´t miss it:

Why I have decided to return to Le Mans
By Minoru Hayashi // February 2, 2012
http://www.racecar-engineering.com/b...rn-to-le-mans/

First I thought it was the same than the one on Dome's website (http://www.dome.co.jp/e/news/news120202e.html), but it isn't exactly same, so don't skip it.

[lemansfan]

They will do some short Tests and no 24h Test . If that is the right Preperation for the Car ???

[Bentley03]

Originally Posted by lemansfan

They will do some short Tests and no 24h Test . If that is the right Preperation for the Car ???

Given their declared intentions, the short tests will undoubtedly serve them best.

[skycafe]

Is Dome only staffed by Japanese staff?

There seems to be something besides being snubbed by Toyota (if that did happen, Toyota already has a full facility to undertake the Le Mans effort) and that is the desire to prove Japanese technology and talent. I hope it pays off for Dome, and really the only way would be a standout qualifying effort as taking on Factory Audi and Toyota (and Peugeot, who were in the race when Dome's plans were taking shape) efforts which have much more in finance.

I am hoping this isn't putting Dome too far out on a financial limb, and with their passion I am hoping they get the achievement they want. The S102 was stunning at LeMans before, and reliable. Here is hoping their past experience coupled with Pescarolo will result in speed and a stunning placement at the finish. Honestly I will cheer more for them then Toyota.

[Félix]

Originally Posted by skycafe

Is Dome only staffed by Japanese staff?

There seems to be something besides being snubbed by Toyota (if that did happen, Toyota already has a full facility to undertake the Le Mans effort) and that is the desire to prove Japanese technology and talent. I hope it pays off for Dome, and really the only way would be a standout qualifying effort as taking on Factory Audi and Toyota (and Peugeot, who were in the race when Dome's plans were taking shape) efforts which have much more in finance.

I am hoping this isn't putting Dome too far out on a financial limb, and with their passion I am hoping they get the achievement they want. The S102 was stunning at LeMans before, and reliable. Here is hoping their past experience coupled with Pescarolo will result in speed and a stunning placement at the finish. Honestly I will cheer more for them then Toyota.

I think I read Henri say that Dome are only sending a few engineers.

[Simmi]

They better hope it doesn't rain in qualifying (not that it will Ayse) or something like that as they will end up likely outside the top 5 heading into the race with a potentially fragile car.

[AGD]

If Toyota really is concerned about the Dome (I doubt they're giving Dome's effort more than 2 seconds of concern), perhaps they will "convince" Michelin that it might be a good idea to provide the Pescarolo Dome team with some low grade rubber. Of course, if Toyota did what LG accuses GM of doing, Dome would not have had Michelins to begin with.

It would have been nice if Dome put an HPD in their car if they really wanted to be pro-Japanese (even if the HPD engine is essentially American if I remember correctly) and if they wanted to make Toyota feel some heat. It could have helped make a case for a Honda factory program if it ran well. Oh well I guess.

[I love 04s]

So the third driver...has to be Japanese...and a one lap flat chat pole position sportscar specialist.....suggestions?!

[isynge]

Originally Posted by I love 04s

So the third driver...has to be Japanese...and a one lap flat chat pole position sportscar specialist.....suggestions?!

Like you, can certainly think of one, but haven't heard of what he's been doing for the last few years.

Likely to be available?

[alexkiller8]

i don't know any japanese pole specialist (usually in GT500 are the foreign drivers to run for the superpole). Maybe the only worldwide famous japanese driver beyond sauber's driver kobayashi is takuma sato.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Simmi

They better hope it doesn't rain in qualifying (not that it will Ayse) or something like that as they will end up likely outside the top 5 heading into the race with a potentially fragile car.

That shouldn't be an issue, it never rains at Le Mans.

[Victor_RO]

Originally Posted by joeb

That shouldn't be an issue, it never rains at Le Mans.

So Ayse doesn't recognize the existence of Jason Statham then?

[Bentley03]

Originally Posted by I love 04s

So the third driver...has to be Japanese...and a one lap flat chat pole position sportscar specialist.....suggestions?!

Is Hayanari Shimoda still racing? I thought he'd retired. Or do you have another Japanese driver 'under your wing'?

[Mal]

There will be nobody better than quick Nic or Sea bass for qualifying duties

[CTD]

Originally Posted by Mal

There will be nobody better than quick Nic or Sea bass for qualifying duties

Well Tom K and Allan McNish has shown that they can - if allowed (Maybe not better, but at least on par)

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by Victor_RO

So Ayse doesn't recognize the existence of Jason Statham then?

Of course - but what does he know........?

Anyhow, he got dumped for the re-voice-over......

[Mal]

Originally Posted by CTD

Well Tom K and Allan McNish has shown that they can - if allowed (Maybe not better, but at least on par)

But they wont be available to Dome

[CTD]

Originally Posted by Mal

But they wont be available to Dome

True .

[Babapapa]

http://www.dome.co.jp/news/news/upim...0in%202012.pdf

[cmk]

Originally Posted by Mal

There will be nobody better than quick Nic or Sea bass for qualifying duties

Again, Mr. Sarrazin has shown time and time again that, in fact, there is someone better than Quick Nic or Sea Bass...

Good drivers all, but there is something about a certain combination of driver, car, and time in career that is magic. Capello had it over his esteemed teammates in the early part of the last decade for instance. Maybe Sarrazin wouldn't have it over these guys in the S102.5 now, but I'd give him that shot if I could.