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Old 3 Apr 2018, 08:43 (Ref:3812603)   #1301
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VLN is for the competitors, similar to Creventic. It isn't ideally setup for great competition in the lower classes due to the numbers, but it is setup to be extremely accessible. In that regard, it's perfect right now.
It's the perfect place for those with a little money to run a racing team to have some fun during the weekends (I wish I had some....)
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Old 3 Apr 2018, 12:35 (Ref:3812631)   #1302
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If nothing else, the unique nature of the track/series means that all those little hatchbacks and slower cars really make things more exciting as it's really enjoyable to watch the GT3 cars carve through the traffic. The onboard footage in the early part of the race (haven't watched the whole thing yet) was awesome.

The people running them seem to be happy and having fun, they help make the series unique, and they are adding to the excitement... I don't see any reason to even consider changing anything.
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Old 3 Apr 2018, 13:51 (Ref:3812638)   #1303
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VLN has exactly the right amount of classes so that everyone with a 500.000 euro budget to a rag-tag team running their self-built VW Corrado can race. Just as intended.

Here are my VLN1 photos: https://www.gt-report.com/2018/04/01...-grello-pt-ii/
Totally agree...I love the fact there is an old Mk2 Jetta, a Corrado, usually a Mk3 kit-car and a scattering of all kinds of other old / oddball / one-off cars. I love the VLN for exactly what it is, and it's currently my favorite race series out there. I'm envious of the teams who compete having that opportunity, as there really isn't anything quite like it in the USA. We have low-dollar series, but they don't have that special vibe that the VLN seems to have.
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Old 3 Apr 2018, 22:49 (Ref:3812695)   #1304
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I never said to allow +400hp cars only. I said that the grid is spread too thin in too many classes.
The GT3 comment wasn't in response to you moreso another poster who posted earlier in this thread about focussing more on GT3 cars.

The battles in the lower classes are no less fierce then those in SP9 and there's always stories to tell up and down the pitlane with some teams battling each other year in year out. A big thanks to Miguel and the GT Report guys for bringing us their coverage of the series for us English speaking fans. I really need to get off my ass and start learning German again.
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VLN has exactly the right amount of classes so that everyone with a 500.000 euro budget to a rag-tag team running their self-built VW Corrado can race. Just as intended.

Here are my VLN1 photos: https://www.gt-report.com/2018/04/01...-grello-pt-ii/
I like the Lexus pictures, good job!
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Old 5 Apr 2018, 08:44 (Ref:3812949)   #1306
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Old 5 Apr 2018, 16:08 (Ref:3813006)   #1307
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Hey miguel, do you have pictures of some of the 'other' class cars like the older VWs? My own personal selfish interest would be any Mk5 Golf GTIs, the Corrado or Mk2 Jetta. Might be kind of an interesting gallery idea, the motley crews of the grassroots classes
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Old 8 Apr 2018, 10:45 (Ref:3813945)   #1309
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Another good race yesterday, kept you guessing throughout the 4 hours.

Manthey got robbed by lady luck, and I think we saw 20 whole minutes throughout the race where there were no slow zones (shudder to think if VLN used a safety car)

http://www.racing24-7.net/en/2018/04...sh-sunny-vln2/
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Old 9 Apr 2018, 07:40 (Ref:3814296)   #1310
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Is there an entry around for the N24 qualifier yet BTW?
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Old 10 Apr 2018, 11:24 (Ref:3814632)   #1311
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Is there an entry around for the N24 qualifier yet BTW?
Yes, less than 100 cars start next weekend including worksentrys from Porsche (Manthey), Audi, Hyundai, Subaru, Toyota, Glickenhaus, Mercedes (Alzen GT4)

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Old 10 Apr 2018, 11:28 (Ref:3814633)   #1312
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Have there ever been more than 100 cars in the qualifying race? I don't remember ever seeing an entry list for it with more than half the entries for the main event.
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Old 10 Apr 2018, 11:39 (Ref:3814636)   #1313
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Have there ever been more than 100 cars in the qualifying race? I don't remember ever seeing an entry list for it with more than half the entries for the main event.
Last year 110 cars started the qualification race and 161 in the 24 hour race.
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Old 10 Apr 2018, 16:22 (Ref:3814697)   #1314
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Hey miguel, do you have pictures of some of the 'other' class cars like the older VWs? My own personal selfish interest would be any Mk5 Golf GTIs, the Corrado or Mk2 Jetta. Might be kind of an interesting gallery idea, the motley crews of the grassroots classes
I do. I'll have a look for the VLN2 gallery if I can add a couple.
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Old 11 Apr 2018, 14:24 (Ref:3814880)   #1315
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I do. I'll have a look for the VLN2 gallery if I can add a couple.
Thanks so much! Really looking forward to the VLN2 interviews and recap.
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I came up with something even better with regard to the small teams, stay tuned

Here's my race report: https://www.gt-report.com/2018/04/11...sh-repair-win/

And a little extra, an interview with Marco Bonanomi who suddenly appeared at the Ring on Friday testing the Honda NSX GT3. I didn't expect them to want to do an interview, but he did: https://www.gt-report.com/2018/04/11...-nordschleife/

All my VLN and Blancpain GT Zolder stuff is coming much later than usually because we're having "some" problems with the website plus a bit of an increase in customers for this year.
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Interview with race winner Jesse Krohn: https://www.gt-report.com/2018/04/12...redeem-myself/
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And we continue with some more interviews, this time with Adam Christodoulou talking about the preparation for the N24 and the rest of his season: https://www.gt-report.com/2018/04/12...the-challenge/
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Killer shots as always.
Cheers! Spread the wurd because we need all the clicks we can get. If I have time, which at the moment I really don't have, I'll see what I can do with photos of the weekend warriors.
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No rush, I'm sure you're quite busy. Thanks for all the work, I know pursuing these labors of love is not easy.
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Well, it's not just for the love of it

Interview with Lance David Arnold: https://www.gt-report.com/2018/04/14...ong-way-to-go/

Obviously Frikadelli Racing isn't ready for the N24 yet.
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Old 14 Apr 2018, 20:06 (Ref:3815475)   #1324
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Very good work, Miguel!
Thank you!

Aston Martin with two works entrys. The GT3 V12 will not compete in the Bilstein-livery anymore. Instead we will enjoy british racing green like in Lemans.

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Seen as Manthey aren't running #911 at the qualifying race, does that mean it can't get into the Top 30 shoot out at the 24 hours?
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