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4 Nov 2004, 16:09 (Ref:1144829)
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What next for Veloqx Motorsport. Has the team closed down? I have heard that 20 people heve been made redundant and the 2 Audis gone back to Audi UK, (one may be heading to Audi France).
Depending on your viewpoint, this could be good news for the LMES as it opens it up a bit, not so sure myself. Racing for Holland Audi? |
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4 Nov 2004, 16:16 (Ref:1144834)
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Yes, the team has folded and the mechanics are all looking for new jobs elsewhere.
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4 Nov 2004, 16:21 (Ref:1144841)
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In short, on 01 Nov, mechanics were laid off. The two Audis will still race next season. Speculation being that the cars would not be run by Audi UK, but prepared with a new race preparation company based in Europe.
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4 Nov 2004, 16:36 (Ref:1144854)
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Why has the team folded? They had a great run this year, doesn't seem to make sense to just pull the plug.
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4 Nov 2004, 16:39 (Ref:1144859)
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The wording in Autosport suggests Audi Sport UK wanted to downsize their operation at a time when Sam Li wanted to have greater support from a manaufacturer. When Audi pulled the plug, I suspect Sam decided he couldn't afford to finance the whole team operation out of his pocket yet again.
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4 Nov 2004, 16:44 (Ref:1144864)
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Basically, it's because of the lack of/rather limited financial support from Audi UK for 2005. Don't forget, Sam owns one of the two cars.
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4 Nov 2004, 16:47 (Ref:1144869)
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Isn't Sam Li still looking to get involved with a manufactuer at some point?
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4 Nov 2004, 16:57 (Ref:1144880)
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It seems to suggest that Sam is unlikely to forge new link with a new manufacturer - maybe because he is "stuck" with one R8. It makes sense for him to go the privateer route.
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4 Nov 2004, 17:02 (Ref:1144885)
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So no more R8s in LMES? Team Goh will also no content next year.
BTW What's Audi's plan for next year? A new car, the old R8 or a hybrid R8? Or maybe just shipping Le Mans for 1 year?! |
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4 Nov 2004, 17:20 (Ref:1144896)
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Will Champion still run cars in LMES, and what is happening to Johnny Herbert, Alan McNish etc.
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4 Nov 2004, 17:25 (Ref:1144903)
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4 Nov 2004, 17:36 (Ref:1144921)
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The autosport article says Sam Li may still run his Audi at Le Mans.
However if he sold it, would Audi support anyone else who wanted to run it. |
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4 Nov 2004, 18:54 (Ref:1144980)
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4 Nov 2004, 18:59 (Ref:1144984)
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Mal, where did you hear that Herbert signed for Maserati? Link please. He is trying to cut a deal with Champion for the ALMS next year (second car). Or at least that is what he told us. Link:
http://www.rfmsports.com/IMSA/ALMS/S...s.johnnyH.html "Q: Will you be racing the MC12 next year as well? JH: Not if I come back to the ALMS. There are too many conflicts." Maybe no Audis in the LMES next year. I heard that rumour at Laguna. Perhaps Champion will take two cars to Le Mans? That would give them a good shot at winning the race they have struggled to win so far. |
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4 Nov 2004, 19:03 (Ref:1144988)
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I thought it was plastered all over Autosport weeks ago.....
(Could be mistaken). |
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4 Nov 2004, 20:15 (Ref:1145061)
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It's all very interesting this. From what I have read in Autosport today and DSC the other something has gone very wrong here and its real shame.
From what read over on DSC the other day Audi will confirm there plans for 2005 at the Essen Motor Show as the end of the month. |
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5 Nov 2004, 07:37 (Ref:1145322)
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jhansen
[B]Mal, where did you hear that Herbert signed for Maserati? Link please. He is trying to cut a deal with Champion for the ALMS next year (second car). Or at least that is what he told us. Link: Read my post again - Herbert signed for Maserati (this year) perhaps he knew more than we did, and will continue with them for next year |
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5 Nov 2004, 13:05 (Ref:1145505)
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This could be fantastic, an Audi with no works assistance, would surely be beatable (just about) by Zytek/Dome/Courage.
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5 Nov 2004, 15:10 (Ref:1145577)
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Particularly if the Dome or Courage are hybrids with the extra power that implies.
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5 Nov 2004, 16:06 (Ref:1145602)
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Of course, the other thought is could Audi skip Le Mans all together?
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5 Nov 2004, 17:02 (Ref:1145633)
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no way Audi Skips LeMans... if Veloqx and Goh aren't available, Champion will surely run a two car team. although the Hybrids will be potentially faster, i highly doubt they will be reliable, esp. in a 24 Hour race.
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5 Nov 2004, 17:05 (Ref:1145638)
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I hardly see Audi skipping LeMans.
They still have a car that can compete. Champion will be there, the other cars will most likly show up as well. There maybe just a little more competion. |
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5 Nov 2004, 18:29 (Ref:1145682)
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If they were to skip Le Mans, I think much of the marketing good that the car has done would be undone. It's one thing to "retire" the car, but the time to do that was at Laguna Seca, not in the off-season when it makes them look small.
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5 Nov 2004, 19:23 (Ref:1145724)
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AUDI WILL BE AT LEMANS
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