ILMC 2011 Discussion - Page 14

rich07 · 20 Jan 2011, 05:42 (Ref:2818106)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Embarking on a 15-lap World Tour

Thankyou Simmi, that made my day.

**Bentley03** · 20 Jan 2011, 08:15 (Ref:2818133)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

2 hours till the deadline for Le Mans and ILMC entries.

Does anyone know how strict the ACO are on late entries?

Pretty sure the Le Mans entry deadline is just that, but not so sure about the ILMC (unknown quantity). That said, the ACO were extremely flexible last year in order to ensure a full grid at Le Mans.

Simmi · 20 Jan 2011, 10:58 (Ref:2818214)

Don't really know where to put this news but Autosport (UK print) says that Brabs is in the frame for a Corvette drive at Sebring/LM/Petit.

He is said to have had discussions with the team but is conscious it would prevent him from taking up a full programme with someone else if it came his way.

Richard Westbrook is said to have tested with the team at Sebring this week so we'll see who they decide to go for.

Simmi · 20 Jan 2011, 13:07 (Ref:2818283)

Fairly epic Ferrari news. Luxury Racing enters not one but TWO F458's in the ILMC!

Where did that come from!!??
http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...ance-6055.html

Driver partnership for one will be Makowiecki/Ortelli. Interesting quote in there "knowing that only 20 competitors will be selected ILMC for Le Mans".

I take that to mean 20 teams committed to the ILMC will be granted auto entries for Le Mans? Is that the case?

MarkLMS · 20 Jan 2011, 15:29 (Ref:2818351)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

Fairly epic Ferrari news. Luxury Racing enters not one but TWO F458's in the ILMC!

Where did that come from!!??
http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...ance-6055.html

Driver partnership for one will be Makowiecki/Ortelli. Interesting quote in there "knowing that only 20 competitors will be selected ILMC for Le Mans".

I take that to mean 20 teams committed to the ILMC will be granted auto entries for Le Mans? Is that the case?

i thinks 20 cars but if i open the link I see a page with no article on it. how is that posible?

Simmi · 20 Jan 2011, 15:36 (Ref:2818354)

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Originally Posted by MarkLMS

i thinks 20 cars but if i open the link I see a page with no article on it. how is that posible?

The story has disappeared is why! Maybe they were not ready to announce it but it was a full in-depth piece with quotes from the team.

Cars to be run by Springbox according to the article.

MarkLMS · 20 Jan 2011, 15:44 (Ref:2818361)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

The story has disappeared is why! Maybe they were not ready to announce it but it was a full in-depth piece with quotes from the team.

Cars to be run by Springbox according to the article.

ok that's sounds good but i hope it was a fault because it's nice as the news is true.

Coach Ep · 20 Jan 2011, 18:18 (Ref:2818438)

Or they found out that the submitted entry was rejected, forcing them to retrieve the earlier statement...

Here's a translation of the original statement:

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ILMC Racing with F458-Luxury
Competing in both the 2010 GT Open and the Porsche Cup France Luxury Racing team prepares for another journey, this most serious and long to ILMC. The team will participate with two Ferrari F458 and technical support Springbox Concept.

Who gives more detail is the director of SpringBox Didier Vincent. "After winning the Porsche Carrera Matmut Fred Makowiecki and finish second in the GT Open, the Luxury Racing is ready to go to the next level. We hope that the ACO accepted our request for Selection know that only 20 teams will be selected for the ILMC . The cars will be developed by Springbox and during the season were to charge Luruy Racing're crossing our fingers for our two cars are accepted "

Two pilots are known Makowiecki and Ortelli. The team based at Magny Cours GT Open will continue on well with one or two F458 "We hope to be ready in late February. The goal is to be present at the Official Test in March. As Springbox Concept, we will continue our support of Philippe Alliot VdeV in GT4 and hire a Maserati for the 24 Hours of Spa We are also looking for a GT2 in the next 24 Hours of Dubai "

The Badger · 20 Jan 2011, 20:18 (Ref:2818500)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Don't really know where to put this news but Autosport (UK print) says that Brabs is in the frame for a Corvette drive at Sebring/LM/Petit.

I feel sick !!!

The Badger · 20 Jan 2011, 20:20 (Ref:2818501)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

The story has disappeared is why! Maybe they were not ready to announce it but it was a full in-depth piece with quotes from the team.

Cars to be run by Springbox according to the article.

Who is Springbox ? No pedigree . so dont really come up on the Le mans list .

Canada ALMS fan · 20 Jan 2011, 21:41 (Ref:2818532)

Is anyone else surprised by the apparent lack of Porsche entries in the ILMC?
(Felbermayr, Prospeed, Lizards)

Victor_RO · 20 Jan 2011, 21:50 (Ref:2818535)

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Originally Posted by Canada ALMS fan

Is anyone else surprised by the apparent lack of Porsche entries in the ILMC?
(Felbermayr, Prospeed, Lizards)

Might be more to do with how the factory drivers are assigned to the teams by Porsche themselves.

courageous · 21 Jan 2011, 12:07 (Ref:2818758)

ACO will do the big reveal of the entry list for ILMC & Le Mans in paris on Feb 9th

Rodger Davies · 21 Jan 2011, 13:33 (Ref:2818805)

Unless it's said before and I missed it, Atlas FS/X or what-have-you seem to have decided on an old Corvette for GTE, the ex-Gigliotti Riley-built car apparently. Shame it's not one of the newer GT2 models, but hey, who am I to complain at more entries?

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...ance-6061.html

No idea who this Luxury Racing is or who it's run by, but always good to see others entering the fold. Hope there's nothing in it being removed from the site.

Tim the Grey · 21 Jan 2011, 13:40 (Ref:2818809)

I'm kind of worried by this announcement Rog.
Does this mean Fred Mako has left Hexis GT1 programme???
But Mako and Ortelli sharing is a seriously quick pairing...
Who knows?

Rodger Davies · 21 Jan 2011, 14:02 (Ref:2818823)

not sure about the GT1 thing, not a fan of the concept to say the least, but I just looked for info about Luxury racing and turns out he did some races for them in a Ferrari last year anyways, so it probably won't clash much- is there a list of ACO/FIA clashes (or just a combined 2011 calendar)?

Thanks,
-Rodger

The Badger · 21 Jan 2011, 15:39 (Ref:2818855)

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Originally Posted by Canada ALMS fan

Is anyone else surprised by the apparent lack of Porsche entries in the ILMC?
(Felbermayr, Prospeed, Lizards)

Yeah , but it is an old machine now . Sad though . The Ferrari troop will be wetting themselves at the thought of possibily winning the ILMC against non existant Porsches !!!

arakis · 21 Jan 2011, 15:42 (Ref:2818856)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Yeah , but it is an old machine now . Sad though . The Ferrari troop will be wetting themselves at the thought of possibily winning the ILMC against non existant Porsches !!!

shmrc, shmrc cry me a river

from wat i understand the ILMC is a mix of races from other championships and le mans, in all those campionships porsche has great teams like Flying lizard, Prospeed, felmbayer...... and from my point of view, and many others, its all about the manufacturer trophy anyway!

Speed-King · 21 Jan 2011, 15:43 (Ref:2818857)

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Originally Posted by Rodger Davies

not sure about the GT1 thing, not a fan of the concept to say the least, but I just looked for info about Luxury racing and turns out he did some races for them in a Ferrari last year anyways, so it probably won't clash much- is there a list of ACO/FIA clashes (or just a combined 2011 calendar)?

Thanks,
-Rodger

There's one overlap, I think. Imola ILMC and Navarra GT1 in July.

carsten66 · 21 Jan 2011, 15:53 (Ref:2818860)

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Originally Posted by arakis

shmrc, shmrc cry me a river

from wat i understand the ILMC is a mix of races from other championships and le mans, in all those campionships porsche has great teams like Flying lizard, Prospeed, felmbayer...... and from my point of view, and many others, its all about the manufacturer trophy anyway!

Whow, do we have a new Porsche Team called Felmbayer...?

WMUCarGuy · 21 Jan 2011, 16:12 (Ref:2818870)

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Originally Posted by arakis

shmrc, shmrc cry me a river

from wat i understand the ILMC is a mix of races from other championships and le mans, in all those campionships porsche has great teams like Flying lizard, Prospeed, felmbayer...... and from my point of view, and many others, its all about the manufacturer trophy anyway!

It is, but if Porsche is serious about it they will want multiple serious entries at every event. Right now, the 45 Flying Lizard is the only Porsche entry I see capable of running near the front for 12 hours. I would suspect there will be at least 3-4 Ferraris capable of doing so. Prospeed just announced an LMS campaign, but no ILMC, so hopefully we'll get Felbermayr in the ILMC to assist Flying Lizard.

arakis · 21 Jan 2011, 16:21 (Ref:2818875)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

It is, but if Porsche is serious about it they will want multiple serious entries at every event. Right now, the 45 Flying Lizard is the only Porsche entry I see capable of running near the front for 12 hours. I would suspect there will be at least 3-4 Ferraris capable of doing so. Prospeed just announced an LMS campaign, but no ILMC, so hopefully we'll get Felbermayr in the ILMC to assist Flying Lizard.

I never heard anyone whine when risi was the only ferrari capable of winning sebring, and as far as i am aware risi is still ferrari's only real shot at sebring

KA · 21 Jan 2011, 16:27 (Ref:2818877)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Who is Springbox ? No pedigree . so dont really come up on the Le mans list .

Appears to be a website here, but it's down at the moment:
http://springbox-concept.com/
Site being re-done for 2011 (might support the 'premature announcement' theory), or a deal that's suddenly fallen through, hence the EI story being pulled?
Springbox apparently ran a Renault Clio at the recent Dubai 24-hours for an all-girl crew.
http://motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=397711

'Luxury Racing', as Rodger said, seem to have come from French GT and GT Open

MarkLMS · 21 Jan 2011, 16:33 (Ref:2818879)

luxury racing was also being active in the french porsche matmut carrera cup. It was a big team with 5-6 porsches.

WMUCarGuy · 21 Jan 2011, 17:00 (Ref:2818887)

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Originally Posted by arakis

I never heard anyone whine when risi was the only ferrari capable of winning sebring, and as far as i am aware risi is still ferrari's only real shot at sebring

As for winning the race, sure. But you get points for all the entries that score in the points if I remember correctly, so go for as many quality entries as possibly. Risi's 430 and ESM's 458 may not challenge for the win, but they're more than capable of scoring points. And in a 12 hour race, you never know what might happen, the favorites could retire and score no points. I just think that in something the manufacturers seem to covet as much as the ILMC, putting all your eggs in 1 basket wouldn't be the best strategy.

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