LMS Rnd 6: Interlagos 1000km 9-11 Nov 2007 - Page 12

JAG · 31 Oct 2007, 23:30 (Ref:2056428)

OK, what day is the race on, Saturday or Sunday?

What is the UK start time?

dj choc ice · 31 Oct 2007, 23:32 (Ref:2056431)

im going to sound like a right blonde bimbo now but is the race this weekend or the weekend after, just so i know when to get sky back ya know

The359 · 1 Nov 2007, 00:10 (Ref:2056449)

Next weekend.

Fogelhund · 1 Nov 2007, 00:55 (Ref:2056473)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny1lap

And why cant the ALMS go to Interlargos instead.
Discuss

I actually agree with what you are saying here.

I do believe that the ALMS should look at races in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Given the interest in racing in these regions, I think they could end up picking up a few full time entries in doing so. The problem comes down to costs, and having local sponsors pay for travel for the teams. In this regards the ALMS is very conscious of their teams needs and requirements, as such this doesn't make much sense to them, unless there are the sponsors to foot the bill.

As to the LMS, they are a substitute for the preferred FIA GT, preferred by the event promoter. I have the email somewhere, but when I asked why not ALMS, he stated that they were more interested in the GT's, and not so much Prototypes. Funny how when the FIA GT's entrants balked at the idea, the promoter, and the entrants got forced together in an arranged marriage that seemingly isn't too well endorsed by either party.

isynge · 1 Nov 2007, 09:43 (Ref:2056654)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

I actually agree with what you are saying here.

I do believe that the ALMS should look at races in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Given the interest in racing in these regions, I think they could end up picking up a few full time entries in doing so. The problem comes down to costs, and having local sponsors pay for travel for the teams. In this regards the ALMS is very conscious of their teams needs and requirements, as such this doesn't make much sense to them, unless there are the sponsors to foot the bill.

As to the LMS, they are a substitute for the preferred FIA GT, preferred by the event promoter. I have the email somewhere, but when I asked why not ALMS, he stated that they were more interested in the GT's, and not so much Prototypes. Funny how when the FIA GT's entrants balked at the idea, the promoter, and the entrants got forced together in an arranged marriage that seemingly isn't too well endorsed by either party.

I'm honestly surprised the ALMS hasn't gone to Mexico yet. Other North American series have had decent races down there (as did the dear departed Group C) and Mexican sponsors (Tecate etc) haven't been all that shy about coming forward.

In terms of South America, technically Brazil should have the sort of economy to be able to support a sportscar race - and in many ways it's doing exactly that - sure the grid's not full, and a few more prototypes certainly wouldn't go amiss, but it's not looking like the disgrace it might have been.

If they can ensure the event is properly run (having enough fuel would probably be a step in the right direction) I can see no real reason why it can't make a decent claim to be in the series next year too.

**Bentley03** · 1 Nov 2007, 10:06 (Ref:2056680)

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Originally Posted by isynge

........sure the grid's not full, and a few more prototypes certainly wouldn't go amiss, but it's not looking like the disgrace it might have been.

Got to disagree, LMP1, LMP2 and GT1 are a disgrace. The organisers have failed to deliver and the grids in these classes are a complete joke:

Peugeot vs Peugeot
Pescarolo vs Creation
Embassy vs Barazi (no offence to PB, but.......)
Larbre vs LAA

Anyone for tennis?

Quote:

Originally Posted by isynge

..........I can see no real reason why it can't make a decent claim to be in the series next year too.

I fear a repeat of this debacle is probably on the cards for 2008 (no idea where yet).

WouterM · 1 Nov 2007, 10:17 (Ref:2056689)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Peugeot vs Peugeot
Pescarolo vs Creation
Embassy vs Barazi (no offence to PB, but.......)
Larbre vs LAA

All of them have class winning and/or pole setting material. The quantity is not the best, but there is question the quality of these entries is high.

Johnny1lap · 1 Nov 2007, 11:14 (Ref:2056753)

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Originally Posted by JAG

OK, what day is the race on, Saturday or Sunday?

What is the UK start time?

saturday 15.00 GMT

Marcel ten Caat · 1 Nov 2007, 11:17 (Ref:2056759)

As far as I know it's 15:00 in Europe and 14:00 UK time. Motorstv timing seems to confirm that.

The Badger · 1 Nov 2007, 11:22 (Ref:2056769)

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Originally Posted by dj choc ice

im going to sound like a right blonde bimbo now

Not only sound like one !!!

brielga · 1 Nov 2007, 11:24 (Ref:2056770)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Larbre vs LAA

wishful thinking Bentley... that Larbre car has no chance unless the LAA car disintegrates

**Bentley03** · 1 Nov 2007, 12:12 (Ref:2056817)

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Originally Posted by brielga

wishful thinking Bentley... that Larbre car has no chance unless the LAA car disintegrates

True enough, I was just trying to be positive........

nasdriv87 · 1 Nov 2007, 13:29 (Ref:2056891)

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Originally Posted by Stranger

As far as I know it's 15:00 in Europe and 14:00 UK time. Motorstv timing seems to confirm that.

yep. but don't forget to check it out, because here is in summer time now...

one hour ahead from original time...

brielga · 1 Nov 2007, 14:00 (Ref:2056925)

15.00 CET should be 12.00 in Brazil with the new time, right?

Vince Mitchell · 1 Nov 2007, 14:40 (Ref:2056958)

I don't think RML & ASM are going. Has it stands only 4 teams are going in LMP2 so only half points will be awarded. So RML could win LMP2 & not turn up.

brielga · 1 Nov 2007, 15:02 (Ref:2056974)

they are not, it's been reported quite a while ago

Vince Mitchell · 1 Nov 2007, 15:13 (Ref:2056985)

As a former employee of RML I wish them all best. We have missed the top slot in the past 2 seasons by 1 point ('05) & 2 points ('06). Although, we did win Lemans 2 years running. Good luck to them.

minimangler · 1 Nov 2007, 15:26 (Ref:2056993)

I'd wager there will be a reasonable crowd; how many big events go to Brazil (car racing) every year?

dxk1 · 1 Nov 2007, 15:45 (Ref:2057010)

The official web-site for the LeMans Series still only posts two GT1 entries and does not list the Konrad Saleen. Is this still up in the air or are they coming for sure?

DK

Vince Mitchell · 1 Nov 2007, 15:53 (Ref:2057013)

Confusing, I have found one web site that has 2 Konrad Saleens & no Saleens on the official LMS site.

brielga · 1 Nov 2007, 15:58 (Ref:2057016)

Vince, no official Konrad Saleen has been 100% confirmed although we know through the LMS organization that we could see at least one over there. Will be a last minute confirm clearly.

Vince Mitchell · 1 Nov 2007, 16:05 (Ref:2057018)

I hope he makes it. Nice bloke, fantastic car.

Marcel ten Caat · 1 Nov 2007, 16:31 (Ref:2057029)

Yeah, certainly capable of taking third place this race

minimangler · 1 Nov 2007, 17:14 (Ref:2057057)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stranger

Yeah, certainly capable of taking third place this race

If the saleen lasts...

NightStalk3r · 1 Nov 2007, 18:10 (Ref:2057096)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

If the saleen lasts...

there would only be 3 cars so even if it doesnt it will still be 3rd.

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