Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx

The Badger · 28 Jan 2004, 10:57 (Ref:853431)

As reported by DSC ..... Allan McNish would, we believe, race at Sebring, in the four LMES races and at Le Mans, with the already confirmed drivers (Jamie Davies / Guy Smith / Pierre Kaffer), while Johnny Herbert would join these four at Sebring and Le Mans (as would Frank Biela).

Nishy is back I hope ..... WooHooo ..... welcome back

Where does that leave Perry McCarthy ? He was quoted as saying at the Autosport show that he had a drive lined up for LeMans and he has a good chance at overall victory , what does this mean ?

Duffacus · 28 Jan 2004, 13:29 (Ref:853592)

I like that last comment about this news of DSC:

To potential rivals at Sebring, Le Mans and in the LMES, the message is a very clear “chase this lot”.

Good question about Perry though, anyone have anything about his Le Mans this year?

Fogelhund · 28 Jan 2004, 13:49 (Ref:853616)

It would appear as though McNish is still a potential driver for Jordan... or so the story goes. It would be great to have him back, no doubt, but I wonder how set in stone this is.

Pilgrimage · 28 Jan 2004, 14:06 (Ref:853633)

Perhaps PM is a back up for AM... perhaps...
Good to have Nishy back though!

The Badger · 28 Jan 2004, 14:24 (Ref:853667)

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Originally posted by Fogelhund
It would appear as though McNish is still a potential driver for Jordan... or so the story goes. It would be great to have him back, no doubt, but I wonder how set in stone this is.

Verstappen's talks with Jordan have broken down ..... Put him in the RfH Dome . Nishy might get the Jordan drive ..... Rather not !!!

jhansen · 28 Jan 2004, 15:00 (Ref:853727)

Badger, your post confuses me a bit. I thought the regular drivers were Biela/Kaffer and Davies/Smith. That would leave McNish and Herbert for the Sebring and Le Mans. Or will Veloqx run three drivers per car per race for the LMES. This goes against the trend of most of the Audi teams that have run primarily with two drivers in the 1000K events.

Duffacus · 28 Jan 2004, 15:33 (Ref:853759)

Biela is just in for Le Mans.

Duffacus · 28 Jan 2004, 15:35 (Ref:853763)

I think it would be Jamie Davies/Guy Smith/Pierre Kaffer/Allan McNish for LMES and Biela and Herbert for Sebring + Le Mans.

Remus · 28 Jan 2004, 18:49 (Ref:854055)

Whichever way it shakes out, the team should have a cracking season with this lot. I look forward to cheering them on at Silverstone.

Duffacus · 28 Jan 2004, 18:57 (Ref:854072)

It might not be Herbert for Sebring anymore, not if the Lotus plan takes off and Herbert takes the Lotus seat...

Graham Goodwin · 28 Jan 2004, 19:34 (Ref:854126)

Hmmm Audi R8 or 1997/8 Lotus............ You decide!!

Duffacus · 28 Jan 2004, 19:37 (Ref:854129)

Well he must show some interest else he wouldn't be there is the first place?

Fogelhund · 28 Jan 2004, 20:04 (Ref:854165)

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Originally posted by Duffacus
Well he must show some interest else he wouldn't be there is the first place?

Or he must be well paid to do some testing. The marquee name may make it easier to sell rides, in a car that is hopelessly outmatched, no matter who drives it.

rdjones · 28 Jan 2004, 20:05 (Ref:854170)

I am not sure about this one - I'm 100% certain that Johnny will be in car come Le Mans. As for Nishy not sure, he was on ITV's coverage of the World Rally Championship on Sunday saying that he is still talking to Eddie Jordan. I think once we know what is happening there the Audi UK picture will become a lot clearer.

Chevyguy · 29 Jan 2004, 06:27 (Ref:854686)

Congrats to fellow forum member, Mr. Smith, on the R8 drive. I'm pulling for whatever number your car's gonna be. I'd have to say a win is well within reach.

The Badger · 29 Jan 2004, 08:12 (Ref:854728)

He's in this forum ! Is that 24smith ?

rdjones · 29 Jan 2004, 09:13 (Ref:854787)

Yes I can confirm that Guy Smith is a 10/10ths member.

Fab · 29 Jan 2004, 16:33 (Ref:855300)

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Originally posted by rdjones
Yes I can confirm that Guy Smith is a 10/10ths member.

Gosh ! I didn't realize that !

I cannot find his name in the members list though :confused: (is it 24smith ?)

rdjones · 29 Jan 2004, 16:36 (Ref:855303)

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Originally posted by Fab
Gosh ! I didn't realize that !

You know that means we have a Le Mans winner among our number

Fab · 29 Jan 2004, 17:17 (Ref:855356)

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Originally posted by rdjones
You know that means we have a Le Mans winner among our number

I don't know what to say... We're proud, aren't we ? That's something to be a part of this forum...

The Badger · 29 Jan 2004, 17:24 (Ref:855361)

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Originally posted by Fab
I don't know what to say... We're proud, aren't we ? That's something to be a part of this forum...

Proud we are ..... I just wish that it was as easy for us to join his club as it was easy for Guy to join this one !!!

Hey Guy ..... can I have a spin in your car ? Please .....

I promise I wont wreck it and I wont run outta fuel either

Duffacus · 29 Jan 2004, 17:50 (Ref:855384)

I think it's great. It's very nice when a driver, any driver, joins the forum, to mix with all us fans, brilliant!

Duffacus · 29 Jan 2004, 17:52 (Ref:855388)

By the way Guy, good luck with Sebring, Le Mans and the LMES, hope to see you at Silverstone!

Try Hard · 18 Feb 2004, 16:14 (Ref:878419)

Just got to say, I've just seen the veloqx colour scheme over on DSC, and it looks great! Purple and Silver are working real good together. Lovely.
Ed

Pilgrimage · 18 Feb 2004, 17:05 (Ref:878466)

Link or pics?

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