LM24 Le Mans 2008 - Entry List/Driver News - Page 18

WMUCarGuy · 26 Feb 2008, 04:15 (Ref:2138101)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Vitaphone has been maserati's works supported team (their main team) for what three years and then Vitaphone run an Aston Martin at Le Mans? I wonder what Maserati thinks of this- my theory is that Maserati might entice Vitaphone to run a third MC12 in FIA GT to stop Vitaphone running an Aston at La Sarthe.

I would love to see Vitaphone run a DBR9 so fingers crossed this doesn't happen. Its Maserati's fault that the MC12 doesn't meet the regs. They are a very good team so they have the capability of doing well, wether they win is another matter.

Vitaphone already said they initially wanted to put a Maserati V12 in the back of a Lola B08/60, but it couldn't be done in time, and they obviously couldn't run an MC12 at Le Mans, so they've covered all their bases as far as running a Maserati at Le Mans. Being that they can't run an MC12 at Le Mans, I don't think Maserati can be too unhappy with them that they decided to use something ACO legal. After all, it's not Vitaphone's fault that Maserati designed a car that's illegal at Le Mans...

cmk · 26 Feb 2008, 04:36 (Ref:2138105)

I suspect they would have been happier if they'd gone for a Ferrari 430 GT2 car instead, as rumours last year were indicating at one stage. At least that would have stayed under the FIAT umbrella...

panoz.lmp1 · 26 Feb 2008, 09:32 (Ref:2138223)

More infos (and the design) of the Le Mans Series Lamborghini:
http://www.projectlemans.de/content/view/4075/1/

**Bentley03** · 26 Feb 2008, 09:49 (Ref:2138233)

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Originally Posted by panoz.lmp1

More infos (and the design) of the Le Mans Series Lamborghini:
http://www.projectlemans.de/content/view/4075/1/

Erm......struggling with my German again!

Need a little help with this, but, have I understood correctly that the Le Mans Series car(s) is(are) brand new chassis with a revised aero package with more downforce proven in the Audi wind tunnel? Also, Reiter Engineering will run the car(s)?

Speed-King · 26 Feb 2008, 10:02 (Ref:2138244)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Erm......struggling with my German again!

Need a little help with this, but, have I understood correctly that the Le Mans Series car(s) is(are) brand new chassis with a revised aero package with more downforce proven in the Audi wind tunnel? Also, Reiter Engineering will run the car(s)?

Yup, seems like you understood it quite well.
Probably better than I understand the stuff at EI...

isynge · 4 Mar 2008, 19:56 (Ref:2144409)

DSC's Paul Ricard round up mentioned there was a high likelihood that the Saulnier P1 Pescarolo would get promoted from 1st reserve. Is this general skepticism that all 55 will get through test day etc or has one of the full entries become somewhat less likely?

prototype · 4 Mar 2008, 21:23 (Ref:2144456)

I think the Vitaphone Aston Martin is in question. They applied before making the decision between a 3rd Maser in FIA GT. Since it looks like that is the route they are taking, I think they will withdraw the Aston.

minimangler · 5 Mar 2008, 01:40 (Ref:2144609)

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Originally Posted by prototype

I think the Vitaphone Aston Martin is in question. They applied before making the decision between a 3rd Maser in FIA GT. Since it looks like that is the route they are taking, I think they will withdraw the Aston.

Who told you they were running a third? Full season entries have closed, and they're not in with 3.

HORNDAWG · 5 Mar 2008, 05:43 (Ref:2144665)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

Who told you they were running a third? Full season entries have closed, and they're not in with 3.

And just where is the exact entry list posted?

L.P.

The Badger · 5 Mar 2008, 08:09 (Ref:2144714)

I can see that Luchinni pulling the plug too ..... hope so !!!

Then we get 2 belting Lambo's ..... proper ones .

canam · 5 Mar 2008, 09:00 (Ref:2144758)

Luchini did not get an invite as far as I can see...although at least they were able to show a finished car (in the pits at Ricard) instead of no car (like two of the three japanese entries).

I think it will be the Vitaphone entry and I would not be surprised if the Tokai university car also bit the dust.

If that happens, the Saulnier Pesca (mobile chicane) and a second Lambo (great sounding but fragile) get the nod.

The359 · 5 Mar 2008, 09:09 (Ref:2144759)

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Originally Posted by canam

Luchini did not get an invite as far as I can see...although at least they were able to show a finished car (in the pits at Ricard) instead of no car (like two of the three japanese entries).

I think it will be the Vitaphone entry and I would not be surprised if the Tokai university car also bit the dust.

If that happens, the Saulnier Pesca (mobile chicane) and a second Lambo (great sounding but fragile) get the nod.

Racing Box has a Lucchini granted an entry for Le Mans.

The Japanese Teramas I believe has been tetsing in Japan recently. Why would you expect them to show at Paul Ricard? They aren't running LMS.

Tokai is still building their car I presume.

**Bentley03** · 5 Mar 2008, 09:25 (Ref:2144761)

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Originally Posted by The359

Racing Box has a Lucchini granted an entry for Le Mans.

Correct, although it is unlikely to set the world alight, especially running the 'old' Judd 3.4! But, it will at least add variety, and Racing Box will most likely get the best out of the package........

Of course, we really need 5 cars to withdraw in order to undo an injustice, don't we?

canam · 5 Mar 2008, 09:29 (Ref:2144763)

stand corrected on the racing box entry.

We really don't know what is happening with Dome and the Tokai entry. We have seen a lot of nice 'artistic drawings' and a picture of the tub (of the Dome) but nothing else so far. Tokai??? A few pics but nothing substantive.

Was the Courgage Mugen test referred to in Endurance Info a recent test?

**Bentley03** · 5 Mar 2008, 09:52 (Ref:2144779)

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Originally Posted by canam

Was the Courage Mugen test referred to in Endurance Info a recent test?

The Terramos effort would appear to be a serious one. Terrada has joined forces with Takuya Yura, the president of Mooncraft (Monncraft Shiden etc.) and will be partnered by the 2 Shiden GT 300 drivers at Le Mans. The Mugen engine is a development of the MF408, and it would appear that their pit garage at Le Mans will be situated close to Oreca so that they can help them with regard to technical support.

In answer to your question, the car was tested at Fuji Speedway on the 6th February and at Suzuka on the 19th and 20th February. The next test is planned for the 29th March at Fuji.

In the future, the team plan to compete in LMP2.

The Badger · 5 Mar 2008, 10:22 (Ref:2144803)

Whats the word on AMR drivers ?

Brabham , Picinni , Turner , Wendlinger ..... any other possibles ? Who is down to partner Garcia for Modena ?

I did see some of the drivers mentioned someplace , but cant remember where ..... !!!

**Bentley03** · 5 Mar 2008, 10:27 (Ref:2144806)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Whats the word on AMR drivers ?

Brabham , Picinni , Turner , Wendlinger ..... any other possibles ?

I did see some of the drivers mentioned someplace , but cant remember where ..... !!!

There's an AMR group test at Ricard this week. We will probably get a better idea when news of who's there filters through later in the week.

JorritVD · 5 Mar 2008, 13:41 (Ref:2144921)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Whats the word on AMR drivers ?

Brabham , Picinni , Turner , Wendlinger ..... any other possibles ? Who is down to partner Garcia for Modena ?

I did see some of the drivers mentioned someplace , but cant remember where ..... !!!

Babini, Davies, Bouchut, Sharp, Menten, Elgaard.

nobster · 5 Mar 2008, 13:47 (Ref:2144923)

I thought Elgaard was going to drive the essex porsche Spider lmp2

The Badger · 5 Mar 2008, 13:49 (Ref:2144925)

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Originally Posted by JorritVD

Babini, Davies, Bouchut, Sharp, Menten, Elgaard.

Elgaard is driving the Essex RS Spyder .

Maybe Bouchet will be with Larbre or Reiter .

Maybe Menten for Reioter too .

I thought Babini was going to BMS ?

Whats Davies doing at the mo , BTCC ? If so , wouldnt he have a simelar issue like Chilton had last year .

Speed-King · 5 Mar 2008, 14:03 (Ref:2144933)

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Originally Posted by prototype

Nope, they are still deciding whether to enter a 3rd MC12 into FIA GT. If they do, they will withdraw the Le Mans Aston entry.

Then only 7 more until the 2nd Labre Saleen

Looks like Vitaphon will go to LM. The 3rd MC12 is not theirs:
http://www.projectlemans.de/content/view/4119/1/

prototype · 5 Mar 2008, 14:06 (Ref:2144935)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Looks like Vitaphon will go to LM. The 3rd MC12 is not theirs:
http://www.projectlemans.de/content/view/4119/1/

Well, I guess that means 8 more until the 2nd Larbre Saleen.

gino · 5 Mar 2008, 14:51 (Ref:2144949)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Whats the word on AMR drivers ?

Brabham , Picinni , Turner , Wendlinger ..... any other possibles ? Who is down to partner Garcia for Modena ?

H.H.Frentzen????

gwyllion · 5 Mar 2008, 15:27 (Ref:2144974)

Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Ryan Dalziel are currently testing the DBR9: http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=5059

cmk · 5 Mar 2008, 16:17 (Ref:2145003)

Babini is a Pirelli contract driver, so if AMR is on Michelin (and they are) I don't see him in the mix. Jamie Davies was too, dunno what is up with him this year.

Interesting names in the mix (Frentzen, Dalziel). Good pilots, but I can think of better. Johnny Herbert in the frame again, or out of favour after the accident last year?

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