FIA GT Lexus LFA in GT1?

I Rosputnik · 10 Aug 2010, 22:24 (Ref:2742765)

Just got this from the GT1 page on facebook.

If so...

... hot damn.

Comment at will.

Edit - (I would take this rumour with a pinch of salt. The website believes they are going to Le Mans, and if you remember they can't if they build a GT1.)

Subaru_WRX_STi · 10 Aug 2010, 22:26 (Ref:2742768)

if that happen it will be great !!! now time for the Italian/German prototype to move away ^^

I Rosputnik · 10 Aug 2010, 22:29 (Ref:2742771)

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Originally Posted by Subaru_WRX_STi

if that happen it will be great !!! now time for the Italian/German prototype to move away ^^

Hopefully it will be replaced with a Gran Turismo.

Speed-King · 10 Aug 2010, 22:30 (Ref:2742774)

Just reading the last paragraph tells me to not put a lot of stock in that particular rumor:

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Toyota will also be looking to recoup some of the LFA's sizeable R&D costs by racing in the series. That's why we will also see the LFA competing in Japan's GT series. Be sure to keep an eye on the starting grid for next year's Le Mans 24 Hours as well, because the LFA is expected to be there.

I Rosputnik · 10 Aug 2010, 22:34 (Ref:2742778)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Just reading the last paragraph tells me to not put a lot of stock in that particular rumor:

Ah, it's either someone forgot GT1's can no longer race at Le Mans or the website got the rumour late.

rich07 · 10 Aug 2010, 22:35 (Ref:2742779)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Just reading the last paragraph tells me to not put a lot of stock in that particular rumor:

Good spotting there. Hopefully they just got that last bit wrong and not the bit about the car actually racing in GT1. Would like to see it happen but I guess it depends on whether there will be a championship next year and also who will race the car.

dj4monie · 10 Aug 2010, 22:50 (Ref:2742788)

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

Ah, it's either someone forgot GT1's can no longer race at Le Mans or the website got the rumour late.

Why is the Le Mans race the catalyst for arguments?

It shouldn't be, the LFA in a World Championship is great news for the FIA GT1 Series and a blow the so-call experts in the media that want to squat down and do-do on Ratel's idea.

Look we're all Sports Car fans which is why we post here. We have endurance series and sprints series and a series with both, who cares. I'll watch it all.

Toyota and Nissan doing battle is always a good thing, where's Honda?

dj4monie · 10 Aug 2010, 22:52 (Ref:2742789)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Good spotting there. Hopefully they just got that last bit wrong and not the bit about the car actually racing in GT1. Would like to see it happen but I guess it depends on whether there will be a championship next year and also who will race the car.

Did you see a rumor that the GT1 series is on the ropes???

There will be a series next season and where will be a race in North America, I am almost assure you of that.

HD Streaming online and Bloomberg coverage. Maybe JUST maybe Speed 2 will finally be available in time for next season as well.

rich07 · 10 Aug 2010, 22:52 (Ref:2742791)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Toyota and Nissan doing battle is always a good thing, where's Honda?

They dont have a car to race, wish that delightful HSV-10 that races in SuperGT had a roadgoing cousin......

I Rosputnik · 10 Aug 2010, 22:56 (Ref:2742794)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Why is the Le Mans race the catalyst for arguments?

It shouldn't be, the LFA in a World Championship is great news for the FIA GT1 Series and a blow the so-call experts in the media that want to squat down and do-do on Ratel's idea.

Look we're all Sports Car fans which is why we post here. We have endurance series and sprints series and a series with both, who cares. I'll watch it all.

Toyota and Nissan doing battle is always a good thing, where's Honda?

I'm not sure why Le Mans gets mentioned in every subject.

Anyway, hopefully Honda will make a production of their current Super GT car.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 10 Aug 2010, 23:00 (Ref:2742797)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Look we're all Sports Car fans which is why we post here. We have endurance series and sprints series and a series with both, who cares. I'll watch it all.

very well said

its not only "Planet" Le Mans in Sports Car Racing !

Yakuncha · 10 Aug 2010, 23:04 (Ref:2742800)

The whole rumour originated from ONE website, it says 'According to our sources' - sources can be wrong or things can change since the 'source' heard things.

Id not get excited just yet, even though Id love to see it

dj4monie · 10 Aug 2010, 23:06 (Ref:2742802)

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Originally Posted by Subaru_WRX_STi

very well said

its not only "Planet" Le Mans in Sports Car Racing !

Even Planet Le Mans has coverage of all the FIA Series, Super GT and International GT Open, so even they don't claim to just be only about Le Mans.

Le Mans is once a year thing, the biggest race, but not the only race.

dj4monie · 10 Aug 2010, 23:09 (Ref:2742803)

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Originally Posted by Yakuncha

The whole rumour originated from ONE website, it says 'According to our sources' - sources can be wrong or things can change since the 'source' heard things.

Id not get excited just yet, even though Id love to see it

Some sources are better than others and one of the oldest Toyota rumors is running the LF-A in GT1. Just because the ACO doesn't want to run GT1 cars at Le Mans anymore doesn't mean Toyota doesn't have other options for the same car.

I think World GT1 is a natural fit and competes with Toyota's direct competition from not only Japan but Germany and Italy.

Marketing can be just as effective with or without Le Mans as long as your a winner.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 10 Aug 2010, 23:27 (Ref:2742811)

sorry got wrong !

I Rosputnik · 10 Aug 2010, 23:31 (Ref:2742814)

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Originally Posted by Subaru_WRX_STi

sorry got wrong !

Sportscar racing should never truly revolve around Le Mans. It may be one of the greatest sportscar races, but there should always be an alternative.

Like the IRC and the WRC.

Because then we get more racing, and more things to look forward to!

cptkablamo · 11 Aug 2010, 02:05 (Ref:2742845)

Reading the Martin Bartek article on Speed TV.com there could be ways to alter the car to be eligible for GT2 - pending on the car I suppose.
It would be great for the GT1 W.C if this did happen and if the car could be used wider in Europe, USA and Japan, it would be great

Time will tell I guess

I Rosputnik · 11 Aug 2010, 09:47 (Ref:2742972)

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Originally Posted by cptkablamo

Reading the Martin Bartek article on Speed TV.com there could be ways to alter the car to be eligible for GT2 - pending on the car I suppose.
It would be great for the GT1 W.C if this did happen and if the car could be used wider in Europe, USA and Japan, it would be great

Time will tell I guess

If a GT3 can be made into a GT1, then I guess this shows how flexable sportscars are.

Birddog07 · 11 Aug 2010, 12:20 (Ref:2743014)

All the top 3 SuperGT cars as GT2 cars at Le Mans, along with some Ford GT's and Lambo's. /wetdream

I can definatley see Toyota racing SGT with the LFA, but no rally? Toyota is a huge part of rally. Also, what spec was the LFA they they raced in the N24? Could see that in Europe to compete in GT3 if I recall correctly. I'd be for a GT1 car, but Toyota really wants to return to Le Mans I think and that wouldn't be worth it.

Alot of the alticle seemed iffy, we'll just have to wait and see.

**Aysedasi** · 11 Aug 2010, 17:27 (Ref:2743122)

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

I'm not sure why Le Mans gets mentioned in every subject.

Erm, probably because it was mentioned in the original quote?

HORNDAWG · 11 Aug 2010, 17:52 (Ref:2743136)

Ayse, you know logic is no excuse for such a lowly thing as mentioning Le Mans!

L.P.

I Rosputnik · 11 Aug 2010, 17:59 (Ref:2743144)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Erm, probably because it was mentioned in the original quote?

I guess I'm being stupid.

TRuss · 12 Aug 2010, 22:30 (Ref:2743816)

I find the possibility of it going to LeMans far more exciting than the GT1 rumor.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 12 Aug 2010, 22:49 (Ref:2743821)

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Originally Posted by TRuss

I find the possibility of it going to LeMans far more exciting than the GT1 rumor.

and me the right opposite, it would be nice if theu join World GT1, the series needs new cars

MJ_N_09 · 15 Aug 2010, 05:40 (Ref:2744685)

It would be nice to see Toyota/Lexus back in GT racing. Period (SGT doesn't count to me). That LFA would be stunning in race trim.

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