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JAG_ · 16 Sep 2013, 15:26 (Ref:3304714)

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Originally Posted by Lorenzo S

Well, I hope that is merely wishful thinking on the part of the Nürburgring owners who may be hoping for a return to the schedule. Otherwise that would have to rank as one of the most retarded ideas I have ever heard. Apart from the fact that I would be annoyed if I missed out on my annual pilgrimage, I presume the teams would be absolutely livid. This race has been used as a pre-Le Mans test for years. There is nothing else like it. But it would be no surprise to me if commerce was used as an excuse to throw out the best track on the calender.

Porsche has been pushing heavily for a round at the Nurburgring, and some reports say there could one, maybe even two, new venues of the schedule.

A solution has reportedly been found for the Spa 'problem', but I wouldn't say it's set in stone, there's also a need to fill the two month summer spell.

Simmi · 16 Sep 2013, 17:53 (Ref:3304772)

Nurburgring into the post-LM void seems like a no-brainer. Makes too much sense to actually happen mind you.

Salamus · 16 Sep 2013, 18:17 (Ref:3304787)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Nurburgring into the post-LM void seems like a no-brainer. Makes too much sense to actually happen mind you.

That's how it was not too long ago. I wouldn't be surprised if it happened.

The interesting thing is the BES now has the "Nurburgring 1000" so can the WEC "take" it or add a second endurance event at Nurburgring?

Speed-King · 16 Sep 2013, 18:34 (Ref:3304799)

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Originally Posted by Salamus

That's how it was not too long ago. I wouldn't be surprised if it happened.

The interesting thing is the BES now has the "Nurburgring 1000" so can the WEC "take" it or add a second endurance event at Nurburgring?

The BES does not have to the rights to the classic "ADAC 1000 Kilometer-Rennen"-name, so yes, the WEC could be able to add that.

TexasRacer98 · 16 Sep 2013, 20:19 (Ref:3304858)

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Originally Posted by Beetle

First of all, you've got one attendee here in ME.

Since everyone has been ignoring you, I'll throw you a bone.

I followed the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup casually (I learned about it through watching the Le Mans 24 Hours) and then found out about the new series called the WEC and decided to pay attention to that full time.

Thanks for the support. WEC is really exciting, everyone needs to watch! I wonder who will be the World Champ this season.

deggis · 16 Sep 2013, 20:19 (Ref:3304859)

In LMS era Nurburgring wasn't exactly the most successful round, right?

Acid09 · 16 Sep 2013, 20:23 (Ref:3304860)

The Nürburgring round is due to happen, all of the works cars in LMP1 will coming from Germany next year, they can't ignore that fact forever.

TexasRacer98 · 16 Sep 2013, 20:25 (Ref:3304862)

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Originally Posted by Lagunaseca_4life

when i was young in 97-98 my uncle took me to laguna seca to a CART race, a year or two later i was channel surfing for a CART race on tv and found an alms race.it was the corvettes and vipers that caught my attention becaused i raced them all the time in the grand turismo playstation game.got hooked by the panoz and audis.a rew years later i found out they raced at laguna and i decided to go and got hooked even more.since 2008 ive been going to every alms race at laguna seca and long beach since 2011.

Very cool story. Sounds like you've been following for awhile now. Are you going to go to any ALMS/WEC this season?

deggis · 16 Sep 2013, 20:29 (Ref:3304864)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

The Nürburgring round is due to happen, all of the works cars in LMP1 will coming from Germany next year, they can't ignore that fact forever.

One of them might not want to underline this.

TF110 · 16 Sep 2013, 20:30 (Ref:3304865)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

The Nürburgring round is due to happen, all of the works cars in LMP1 will coming from Germany next year, they can't ignore that fact forever.

Right! Even Toyota's TMG is ran in Cologne. They technically have two home races! I think they should add double points to another round of the championship besides LeMans. Because LeMans will always be LeMans, but having a double points round at maybe 10-12 hours would add pressure to teams to not drop out, imo at least.

Simmi · 16 Sep 2013, 20:31 (Ref:3304866)

Toyota might actually be able to send two cars to a German round.

TF110 · 16 Sep 2013, 20:39 (Ref:3304868)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Toyota might actually be able to send two cars to a German round.

I think two cars all year in 2014 is reasonable, if the stories are true they will be more funded.

morningview66 · 16 Sep 2013, 20:48 (Ref:3304872)

Would love to see a round at the Nurburgring (even if its on the new track) and Monza in the WEC.
We could have the Nurburgring 1000km and Monza 1000km even Fuji 1000km.

Then again i would also love to see the Daytona 24hrs and Sebring 12hrs on the schedule. That would be a real classic world endurance championship.

TF110 · 16 Sep 2013, 20:53 (Ref:3304875)

1000km is actually shorter than the 6 hours currently, but 1000miles is longer. If it were only GT maybe it would be close. I would like to see a 10 hour race or 12 hours for a select round.

carsten66 · 16 Sep 2013, 21:01 (Ref:3304880)

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Originally Posted by deggis

In LMS era Nurburgring wasn't exactly the most successful round, right?

Yep, true... I visited the last two of the LMS races at the Nürburgring and afterwards four times the ILMS/WEC races at Spa. And in any case I would choose Spa... better location, constant larger attendance and a real thrilling race track.

Honestly the Nürburgring is okay but in no way comparable with Spa. Anyway, they should keep Spa and add the Nürburgring to the schedule.

Lorenzo S · 17 Sep 2013, 07:41 (Ref:3305042)

Have to agree with that. In no way does the Nürburgring compare with Spa for spectators. Very little atmosphere. Especially when they only open the main grandstand areas and close off the rest of the track like they did in 2009

wewantourdarbyback · 17 Sep 2013, 08:51 (Ref:3305077)

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Originally Posted by morningview66

Would love to see a round at the Nurburgring (even if its on the new track) and Monza in the WEC.
We could have the Nurburgring 1000km and Monza 1000km even Fuji 1000km.

I'd request the version of Monza Audi use for testing...

(no chance obviously)

Salamus · 18 Sep 2013, 00:29 (Ref:3305519)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

The BES does not have to the rights to the classic "ADAC 1000 Kilometer-Rennen"-name, so yes, the WEC could be able to add that.

Thanks, I didn't know that.

Victor_RO · 20 Sep 2013, 16:20 (Ref:3306647)

2014 WEC calendar to be revealed in full at midnight CET. Apparently no major surprises expected, so it'll probably be just a matter of adjusting event dates while keeping all 8 events from this year.

Simmi · 20 Sep 2013, 16:34 (Ref:3306651)

Good decision if that's the case.

TF110 · 20 Sep 2013, 16:59 (Ref:3306659)

Thats disappointing imo. I think 9 maybe 10 races should be included. Maybe they're content with the huge gaps between some races.

Victor_RO · 20 Sep 2013, 17:10 (Ref:3306674)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Thats disappointing imo. I think 9 maybe 10 races should be included. Maybe they're content with the huge gaps between some races.

They need a period of consistency to actually establish the championship and keep teams around.

vincegail · 20 Sep 2013, 18:13 (Ref:3306717)

On saura alors si le tracé de Spa-Francorchamps sera au programme:

"Then we also will know if the Spa-Francorchamps track will be on the programme"

So nothing known about that yet, apparently! I really hope it will be, of course. As does every logical thinking sportscar fan.

TF110 · 20 Sep 2013, 18:45 (Ref:3306731)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

They need a period of consistency to actually establish the championship and keep teams around.

They had two years already. Adding the nurburgring isn't a huge deal breaker. Especially since the top 3 teams (Toyota Audi Porsche) all are within driving distance of it.

kober · 20 Sep 2013, 19:39 (Ref:3306750)

Yeah, adding an European round in July wouldn't hurt.

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