FIA GT FIA GT 2009 Discussion - Page 3

rich07 · 10 Oct 2008, 01:57 (Ref:2308036)

But will Reither do the same and miss some races in FIA GT as this year,which would be better then not seeing them at all in FIA GT in 09.

NightStalk3r · 10 Oct 2008, 02:22 (Ref:2308041)

Lets hope that the GT2 version of the Gollardo doesn't have the same poorly designed oil feed system that the GT3 has as they are suffering the same engine failures at Donnington as they did at Thruxton in the British GT.

Marcel ten Caat · 20 Oct 2008, 18:43 (Ref:2316884)

Looking at the British F3/GT calendar i think the first dates can be confirmed now for the 2009 FIA GT calendar.

16/17 May - Monza
24/25 July - Spa 24
29/30 August - Bucharest

**chunterer** · 20 Oct 2008, 18:49 (Ref:2316891)

So that means we'll get the Tourist Trophy as an 'early' opener in April again then?

Robbe · 22 Oct 2008, 13:15 (Ref:2318310)

Motorsport aktuell reports that DKR Engineeing might enter their Corvettes in Fia GT 2009 because the GT1 situation in France is insecure for next year.

Aslak Vind · 22 Oct 2008, 14:01 (Ref:2318340)

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Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

Lets hope that the GT2 version of the Gollardo doesn't have the same poorly designed oil feed system that the GT3 has as they are suffering the same engine failures at Donnington as they did at Thruxton in the British GT.

Absolutely, that was a couple of expensive detonations, which could have been easily avoided..

JorritVD · 22 Oct 2008, 18:47 (Ref:2318515)

I think next year the regular teams will stay:
GT1
Vitaphone
SRT
Phoenix

Satorian · 22 Oct 2008, 19:37 (Ref:2318538)

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Originally Posted by JorritVD

I think next year the regular teams will stay:
GT1
Vitaphone
SRT
Phoenix

What about Jetalliance? Did they announce anything to the contrary yet, or are the indications of quitting the series?

On a side note: Until which year is the Maserati homologated?

airbusA346 · 22 Oct 2008, 21:22 (Ref:2318596)

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Originally Posted by Satorian

What about Jetalliance? Did they announce anything to the contrary yet, or are the indications of quitting the series?

See link for what Lukas said at Brno to Endurance Info: http://translate.google.co.uk/transl...n-GBGB226GB226

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Originally Posted by Satorian

On a side note: Until which year is the Maserati homologated?

Until the new GT rules come in as far as I am aware.

Tom.

Satorian · 22 Oct 2008, 21:54 (Ref:2318625)

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Originally Posted by airbusA346

See link for what Lukas said at Brno to Endurance Info: http://translate.google.co.uk/transl...n-GBGB226GB226

Ah, found it. 2010, depending on the final rules, most probably a GT2 effort and 2009 being either another shot at the GT1 title or an early transition into GT2, depending on the final rule set and general team response. Will be interesting to see which way they go.

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Until the new GT rules come in as far as I am aware.

So, the Vitaphone Maseratis will at least be back for 2009 then.

Thanks for the info!

JorritVD · 23 Oct 2008, 16:27 (Ref:2319205)

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Originally Posted by Satorian

What about Jetalliance? Did they announce anything to the contrary yet, or are the indications of quitting the series?

Sorry, I made a mistake. I couldn't change it anymore and adding teams

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Originally Posted by Satorian

On a side note: Until which year is the Maserati homologated?

I think they keep the MC12 homologated until Vitaphone changes to an other car

911 GT1 · 23 Oct 2008, 18:16 (Ref:2319278)

The MC12 is homologated until 2012 with the option for more. But as the GT1 in its actual form will die at the the end of 2009, it doesnÂ´t matter.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 23 Oct 2008, 18:44 (Ref:2319293)

next year it will be the final one for the Italian supercar, I hpe we will see the 3rd MC12 full season !

**chunterer** · 23 Oct 2008, 19:49 (Ref:2319335)

And we want other MC12 entrants too surely?

Subaru_WRX_STi · 24 Oct 2008, 17:49 (Ref:2320133)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

And we want other MC12 entrants too surely?

I hope that JMB will bring its MC12, they did very well at Spa, but seems they are more happy with their LMS/ALMS Ferrari F430 GTC !

911 GT1 · 24 Oct 2008, 18:21 (Ref:2320161)

By the way:
JMB is competing with one MC12 at the 6h Epilog at Brno this weekend.

HORNDAWG · 24 Oct 2008, 20:29 (Ref:2320229)

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Originally Posted by Satorian

Ah, found it. 2010, depending on the final rules, most probably a GT2 effort and 2009 being either another shot at the GT1 title or an early transition into GT2, depending on the final rule set and general team response. Will be interesting to see which way they go.

So, the Vitaphone Maseratis will at least be back for 2009 then.

Thanks for the info!

It seems that none of the teams really want a GT-1 World Championship, as late as Zolder. And the Ratel has asked/told them to be quiet about their lack of support for it until the new calendar comes out in Dec.

Lord knows you (he) don't want the prospective venues to find out that he does not have the support of the teams. Might just tip the scales in the wrong way with those that he is having to cajole into it!

L.P.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 24 Oct 2008, 21:17 (Ref:2320253)

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It seems that none of the teams really want a GT-1 World Championship, as late as Zolder

yeah, I love FIA GT, and I agree with you HORNDAWG, this a complete stupid move from SRO, FIA GT now is really strong and good, so why changing ? why leaving Europe ? why splitting the future GT1 and GT2 ? sorry but this will open the door for many teams to join the more friendly GT Open, where costs are lower

**chunterer** · 26 Oct 2008, 08:59 (Ref:2320957)

Well if the Audi Gallardo series is scheduled for 2/3 May at Silverstone, I guess we can assume that's when the FIA GT's will be there too!!

Aslak Vind · 26 Oct 2008, 09:20 (Ref:2320969)

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Audi Gallardo

Audi??

**chunterer** · 26 Oct 2008, 09:23 (Ref:2320971)

Ooops, sorry, bit of a typo there..........

Aslak Vind · 26 Oct 2008, 09:30 (Ref:2320974)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

Ooops, sorry, bit of a typo there..........

A Freudian slip of the tongue..

However, I know why me mate has been busy lately, this is the result!

Right now he seems to be driving something, which used to be a Murcielago

**chunterer** · 26 Oct 2008, 09:34 (Ref:2320975)

Used to be a Murcialago??

Is there a a newer one???!!!!

911 GT1 · 26 Oct 2008, 09:39 (Ref:2320977)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

Well if the Audi Gallardo series is scheduled for 2/3 May at Silverstone, I guess we can assume that's when the FIA GT's will be there too!!

It is the same weekend for FIA GT, GT3, GT4 and Gallardo Trofeo.

Christopher · 26 Oct 2008, 09:58 (Ref:2320989)

http://www.fiagt.com/newsitem.php?key=1436

Slightly off topic, but just wondering if this bit of news has been discussed anywhere, if not thought this thread would be the one to bring it up in.
I look forward to seeing what cars end up where once these new rules go through. I thought the new GT1 cars were going to be based on the new GT2 cars, which to me meant GT1 Gallardo's, F430's, Vantage's and anything else that races in GT2. Based on that thought cars like the Murcielago and DB9 would be retired as they have smaller versions ready to take there place. Then read somewhere, that Ratel would like to see the Ferrari 599 and Aston DBS in GT1 in the near future, and if I read that article right, you can't have the same car in GT1and GT2. So some list of what will be a GT1 car and a what's considered a GT2 car would be interesting.

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