FIA GT Race FIA GT Total 24hrs at Spa (Round 5) - Aug 3rd 2008 - Entrants, Testing and Race - Page 4

dxk1 · 6 Jul 2008, 00:45 (Ref:2244855)

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Originally Posted by Sportscarguy08

I think everyone will be happy with the final pick

...I am.

That sounds like a scoop! How about letting us in on it.

DK

minimangler · 6 Jul 2008, 10:21 (Ref:2245082)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

That sounds like a scoop! How about letting us in on it.

DK

Probably a smart-arse who is "obliged for contractual reasons" or some bull not to tell.

If you can't say, don't hint.

airbusA346 · 6 Jul 2008, 10:27 (Ref:2245093)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

Probably a smart-arse who is "obliged for contractual reasons" or some bull not to tell.

If you can't say, don't hint.

Or maybe they don't really know.

Tom.

minimangler · 6 Jul 2008, 10:30 (Ref:2245099)

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Originally Posted by airbusA346

Or maybe they don't really know.

Tom.

Then why would they be so sure they'd be pleased?

airbusA346 · 6 Jul 2008, 10:35 (Ref:2245103)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

Then why would they be so sure they'd be pleased?

Maybe they are having a guess.

Tom.

minimangler · 6 Jul 2008, 10:43 (Ref:2245114)

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Originally Posted by airbusA346

Maybe they are having a guess.

Tom.

This could go on for a while.

In other news...

Let's have your picks, peeps.

Remember, no ballast at spa. So who's your GT1 and GT2 winners?

I'm saying Vitaphone 1, and either AF Corse.

Sportscarguy08 · 6 Jul 2008, 12:43 (Ref:2245273)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

Probably a smart-arse who is "obliged for contractual reasons" or some bull not to tell.

If you can't say, don't hint.

Sorry but I dont enjoy teasing people...I didnt meant to ruffle any feathers. I will ask the team if it is alright and the let you chaps know...to be honest I am surprised they didnt wait to announce all 8 drivers...The reason I cannot say the name is because some last details are being worked out and want to make 100% sure.

The Badger · 6 Jul 2008, 13:44 (Ref:2245380)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

This could go on for a while.

In other news...

Let's have your picks, peeps.

Remember, no ballast at spa. So who's your GT1 and GT2 winners?

I'm saying Vitaphone 1, and either AF Corse.

Start a poll , for GT2 as well ..... we all know Porsche will win that one anyway !!! opps ..... but thats another thread .....

Tim the Grey · 6 Jul 2008, 13:48 (Ref:2245385)

Ill take That bet?

33 Jet Alliance overall.
61 Prospeed for GT2.
No one finishing the 'Kings Cup' relay, again...

Although "MIGHTY MIKE HEZEMANS!!!" is on his 'home' track again?

dxk1 · 6 Jul 2008, 13:58 (Ref:2245406)

I would like to see a Corvette win, but being honest I would have to say either Vitaphone #1 or Jet Alliance #33 with Phoenix #5 either second or third. Should be a great race.

DK

minimangler · 6 Jul 2008, 14:02 (Ref:2245417)

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Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

Ill take That bet?

33 Jet Alliance overall.
61 Prospeed for GT2.
No one finishing the 'Kings Cup' relay, again...

Although "MIGHTY MIKE HEZEMANS!!!" is on his 'home' track again?

Aston to win it?

HAHAHAHAHA
not a hope.

The Badger · 6 Jul 2008, 14:23 (Ref:2245451)

Why not ?

I honestly thought Corvette would have won Le mans this year ..... was I proven wrong or what !!!

RaceAlliance stand a great chance of winning Spa this year , imo .

As do Porsche of course .....

fish88 · 6 Jul 2008, 14:28 (Ref:2245460)

Jetalliance should be one of the contenders, they got most victory's so far so it would be dumb too not take them as a contender.

Only thing I don't understand is why they won't use the #36 car, that car got much lesser ballast than the #33 (or doesn't ballast count in the 24?).

Sad Aston has their hope only on 1 car to put their hope on. Can't count Gigawave too 1 of the contenders TBH.

dxk1 · 6 Jul 2008, 14:39 (Ref:2245475)

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Originally Posted by fish88

Only thing I don't understand is why they won't use the #36 car, that car got much lesser ballast than the #33 (or doesn't ballast count in the 24?).

No ballast at Spa! Straight up competition at its best!!

DK

Subaru_WRX_STi · 6 Jul 2008, 14:40 (Ref:2245476)

for the JetAlliance, strange to choose a 1 car effort ! if you want to win Spa and the teams championship you have to go with 2 cars !

Tim the Grey · 6 Jul 2008, 14:44 (Ref:2245481)

Jet Alliance had a bad rub of luck last year.
You really cannot base anything on the scrapyard inside of La Source, seeing as a lot of that had been on Pirellis... Which never seemed to work on a DBR9.

I'll stick with Jet Alliance, after all, Prodrive will want to add the Spa crown to the Le Mans title...

Subaru_WRX_STi · 6 Jul 2008, 14:54 (Ref:2245499)

last year JetAlliance run in Michelin not Pirelli !

Sportscarguy08 · 6 Jul 2008, 14:55 (Ref:2245500)

Honestly Fish, I think its down to Corvette and Maserati. They always sneak up the leaderboard in the end which we saw last year. If aston lasts (it has a good chance) then it will be there too. 2007 it was the vettes and maseratis only contending for the lead due to their great reliability.

Since Luc Alphand will not be there, strong chances are that Pratt & Miller will be sending over more people to help with their second in line private team behind Luc: Phoenix....and then SRT. After all i'm sure they are just as hungry for a 24 Hour win for Corvette. Plus the addition of a quick 8th driver would see them in my book as the strongest contenders....we will see. Should be great fun regardless.

Tim the Grey · 6 Jul 2008, 15:05 (Ref:2245508)

Both BMS Astons, and the Jet Alliance one, were piled up with various bits missing by Sunday morning last year...

The BMS cars ran Pirelli.

fish88 · 6 Jul 2008, 15:13 (Ref:2245514)

Yeah the Corvette teams will definatly profit from the help of P&M. But still I don't think Prodrive would let their privat teams alone. Jet Alliance looks like a 2006 Aston in updates (in looks, dunno how it is in technology), hope they can get some support of Prodrive. Would be cool if they won 3 24 hour races in 1 year.

They have always supported at least 1 team since 2006 in the 24 so hope we can see that back.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 6 Jul 2008, 15:30 (Ref:2245529)

so for Spa we will have GM Pratt&Miller staff with Phoenix Carsport, AMR Prodrive with JetAlliance, a revenge after the huge Le Mans battle !

minimangler · 6 Jul 2008, 15:55 (Ref:2245545)

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Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

Both BMS Astons, and the Jet Alliance one, were piled up with various bits missing by Sunday morning last year...

The BMS cars ran Pirelli.

The JA car broke down, it didn't crash.

And Subaru- how come Phoenix won with one car last year, then?

c6rfan34 · 6 Jul 2008, 16:11 (Ref:2245560)

obviously the race can be won by a one car team. i think the point he was making is that you have a much better chance if you have two cars running. also that it looks like you will need two cars in the race this year to have a shot at the team title at the end of the year. say the JA breaks and both the maseratis and phoenix corvette finish 1-4. as far as the championship JA could pretty much be done. double points make this race even more exciting.

Splendid Cat · 6 Jul 2008, 16:18 (Ref:2245567)

Is the 550 running at Spa? Any other Saleens then Larbre and Peka?

minimangler · 6 Jul 2008, 16:26 (Ref:2245573)

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Originally Posted by Splendid Cat

Is the 550 running at Spa? Any other Saleens then Larbre and Peka?

Yes, no.

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