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Old 27 Sep 2015, 10:04 (Ref:3577384)   #351
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Walkenhorst announced today that they will race two BMW M6 GT3's next year and that Dunlop stays on as their sponsor. I must say, I'm pretty surprised that they are already set for the new season with two brand new cars.

That's great news, they've had some solid results this year with the likes of Jesse Krohn and Michela Cerruti driving. I like their livery, it's tiger like . Reminds me of a Supra that ran in JGTC with similar livery.
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Old 27 Sep 2015, 12:36 (Ref:3577420)   #352
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Good news Miguel. Do you think that the M6 GTLM for IMSA the next year could be with Dunlop tires too?
The Dunlop deal is independent of BMW. Isn't Michelin a company-wide supplier of tyres for BMW anyway?
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Old 27 Sep 2015, 16:29 (Ref:3577482)   #353
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The Dunlop deal is independent of BMW. Isn't Michelin a company-wide supplier of tyres for BMW anyway?
yes, the tyres of the BMW Z4 GTLM are Michelin, but the BMW M3 used Dunlop tyres in the ALMS from 2009-2012.
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Old 27 Sep 2015, 18:39 (Ref:3577530)   #354
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I had a look at the M6 GT3 press photos, and they have big Michelin and stickers on the car and tyres. So I wouldn't expect BMW to race with anything else than Michelins under their works cars.
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Old 30 Sep 2015, 15:37 (Ref:3578311)   #355
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http://vln.de/de/saison/2015/2015-10...kenrennen.html

Entry list with some interesting entries! Mercedes-AMG GT3 returns with Jan Seyffarth, Thomas Jäger (DE) and Yelmer Buurman.

Buurman's move means a spot opens up at Black Falcon's SLS, giving the quick Manuel Metzger another crack at the GT3 class. And I also want to add that this is nothing less than deserved, as Manuel has been pivotal in Black Falcon's success with the SP7 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Metzger is replaced by Philipp Eng, who already raced together with Gerwin (and Manuel and Hannes Plesse) during the N24 this year, which they won.

Also returning is M-Sport Bentley with Steven Kane and Guy Smith, as well as both Lexus RC-F GT3's.

Falken and Haribo also stick around for another race.

Not sure what the #32 Porsche is.

I'm also hearing something super awesome for VLN9, but I don't kiss and tell
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Old 30 Sep 2015, 16:10 (Ref:3578321)   #356
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That SP8 (gt4?) RC F CCR is running again. It won sp8 last time out iirc.
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Old 1 Oct 2015, 00:40 (Ref:3578497)   #357
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Miguel please tell me the VLN9 surprise is Vitaphone Maserati ...

Good lineup for next race with Bentley and the new Mercedes returning.
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Old 2 Oct 2015, 21:25 (Ref:3578942)   #359
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Is that a gt3 991?
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Miguel please tell me the VLN9 surprise is Vitaphone Maserati ...
Second that... the old bosom girl is missed
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Old 3 Oct 2015, 03:36 (Ref:3578974)   #361
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Is that a gt3 991?
Yes it is: http://www.gt-report.com/2015/10/02/...-nordschleife/
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At round 9 at the VLN on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife

First test outing for the new Porsche 911 GT3 R


Stuttgart. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R, which is based on the seventh generation of the iconic 911 sports car, will contest round 9 of the VLN long distance championship on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife on 17 October. This event serves as the first endurance run for the new car’s suspension and brakes. The engine is still the well-proven power plant of predecessor models. The new direct fuel injection engine generation is not yet available as it is currently undergoing test bench runs in Weissach and further testing in the USA.

The first outing of the new Porsche Motorsport customer racer under competition conditions also serves as a trial for the suspension and body components. In addition, the race and development squad Manthey Racing should have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the handling of the vehicle at an early stage.

“It has always proved beneficial to take a new car racing at an early development stage. The demands of the Nürburgring Nordschleife offer the best conditions for this,” says Head of Porsche Motorsport Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser. “While our new engine is undergoing tests in the USA under warm conditions, we are also conducting trials on the suspension and body components at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife with its uniquely undulating topography.”
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The RC F GT3 was much closer to the front runners this past race. The AMG GT3 & SLS GT3 qualified in the 8:01's, the Farnbacher RC F did an 8:07. Ive gotta say, the new AMG GT3 is a rocket.
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Here's my report of VLN8: http://www.gt-report.com/2015/10/07/relentless/ With a heavy focus on SP7, because that battle was INTENSE!

This intense (last stint of the race, Matteo Cairoli vs. Philipp Eng):


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AMG has gone home, unfortunately. At least one driver of the AMG GT3 has found another ride for tomorrow, though. Don't know about the others.
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Why as AMG gone home?
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Why as AMG gone home?
The explanation that I heard was that it was too cold to get any useful data on tires, etc... personally, I am not really buying it - it could be just as cold for the 24 next year.
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Good job, but the car still needs a lot of development (new engine) before it is on pace with the Mercedes.
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Good job, but the car still needs a lot of development (new engine) before it is on pace with the Mercedes.
They better hurry up then, seen as they are starting to deliver them in December.
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