Pirelli World Challenge - Page 13

nasportscar · 12 Feb 2015, 16:23 (Ref:3504279)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptclaus98

Will the gt academy guys be racing for always evolving?

There could be. Davis is supposed to be in one of the cars, but it could also depend on who AIM brings

Mechanic Z · 12 Feb 2015, 23:46 (Ref:3504396)

Here's Effort Racing's livery (from Twitter). And it looks fantastic!

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EFFORT Racing @EFFORTRacing · 4h 4 hours ago On track with Michael Lewis! What do you think of the livery?

fieldodreams79 · 14 Feb 2015, 16:41 (Ref:3504898)

Any further word on who will be in the K PAX McLarens? I see Thorne was rumored early this year....

Pretty stiller entry in all classes! Nice to see Lou out there, even though its not in a 'vette with Flames

**joeb** · 15 Feb 2015, 02:07 (Ref:3505040)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Any further word on who will be in the K PAX McLarens? I see Thorne was rumored early this year....

Pretty stiller entry in all classes! Nice to see Lou out there, even though its not in a 'vette with Flames

I heard it won't be me, well at least they haven't come calling lately.....

Nick Woodbury · 15 Feb 2015, 06:16 (Ref:3505064)

Cool! This is an interesting development!

I thought Reiter was aiming to bring the Camaro GT3 to the series, perhaps they will in addition to the KTM?

http://www.world-challenge.com/news/...e-in-2015.html

nasportscar · 16 Feb 2015, 14:32 (Ref:3505474)

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Originally Posted by Nick Woodbury

Cool! This is an interesting development!

I thought Reiter was aiming to bring the Camaro GT3 to the series, perhaps they will in addition to the KTM?

http://www.world-challenge.com/news/...e-in-2015.html

There is an extremely good shot we'll see both the SaReNi and KTM in PWC this year

pederb · 17 Feb 2015, 12:31 (Ref:3505781)

Find it quite interesting that the Nissan GT-R GT3 in their commercial has WC stickers on it.

See the GT-R Nismo

Mechanic Z · 18 Feb 2015, 04:49 (Ref:3506029)

RSR to Pirelli World Challenge, from Sportscar 365!

http://sportscar365.com/world-challe...switch-to-pwc/

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"It appears the Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 are the front-running cars, although no decision has reportedly been made and could depend on chassis availability."

BullMan · 18 Feb 2015, 05:00 (Ref:3506031)

Scratch one LMPC and one more reason against split races.

jasonjessica09 · 18 Feb 2015, 12:23 (Ref:3506158)

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Originally Posted by Mechanic Z

RSR to Pirelli World Challenge, from Sportscar 365!

http://sportscar365.com/world-challe...switch-to-pwc/

Good move I think. RSR is more of a natural fit for GT racing I think.

DeezPutz · 18 Feb 2015, 13:19 (Ref:3506168)

PWC needs more teams that break down on the pace lap. Gentilozzi probably owes a driver money so its easier to bail out.

Coach Ep · 18 Feb 2015, 13:59 (Ref:3506184)

Originally Gentilozzi had big talk about doing a partial WEC/ELMS program in P2, now he has requested entry forms for PWC, we've heard more "looking into such and such series" in the past but realistically all we saw big bold Paul's team doing was fielding rent-a-drive rides in PC. More air than substance.

So I believe it when I see it.

Trans-Am seems a more logical fit for RSR anyway.

nasportscar · 18 Feb 2015, 15:17 (Ref:3506195)

Here's a look at back to back GTS defending champs, Blackdog Speed Shop, and their 2015 Camaro Z/28.R. http://nasportscar.com/new-car-new-d...ares-for-2015/

Mechanic Z · 18 Feb 2015, 18:32 (Ref:3506251)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezPutz

PWC needs more teams that break down on the pace lap. Gentilozzi probably owes a driver money so its easier to bail out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Originally Gentilozzi had big talk about doing a partial WEC/ELMS program in P2, now he has requested entry forms for PWC, we've heard more "looking into such and such series" in the past but realistically all we saw big bold Paul's team doing was fielding rent-a-drive rides in PC. More air than substance.

So I believe it when I see it.

Trans-Am seems a more logical fit for RSR anyway.

Their ALMS Jaguar GT2 program may not have been super competitive, but remember, they were developing their own car against very well-funded factory teams in very well-developed cars.
More recently, in PC, they have been among the top teams, realistically only outshone by CORE. And CORE certainly hasn't done too badly for themselves in GT.
I think they'll do pretty well, let's wait and see.

Mechanic Z · 18 Feb 2015, 18:48 (Ref:3506260)

KPax Flying Lizard McLarens to be driven by Estre and Thorne!

http://www.lizardms.com/news/releases/2015/feb-18.html

carbsmith · 18 Feb 2015, 19:27 (Ref:3506278)

I don't see what's hard to understand. Gentilozzi probably thought prospects looked better for getting customers for WEC than spending all year scrounging up people to destroy PC cars.

Wouldn't be the first or last to find the money is in GT3s instead.

Rodger Davies · 18 Feb 2015, 23:12 (Ref:3506365)

Wow, Estre is going to blow away some of the regulars there; if the car is up to it, he's got to be an early season favourite.

TRspitfirefan · 19 Feb 2015, 00:28 (Ref:3506395)

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Originally Posted by Mechanic Z

RSR to Pirelli World Challenge, from Sportscar 365!

http://sportscar365.com/world-challe...switch-to-pwc/

Awesome news!
With the success the team has had in LMPC, it's really cool to see them stepping up to PWC.

P.S. To Mr. Gentilozzi:
If the team chooses the Aston, please paint it British racing green.

TRspitfirefan · 19 Feb 2015, 00:30 (Ref:3506398)

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Originally Posted by nasportscar

Here's a look at back to back GTS defending champs, Blackdog Speed Shop, and their 2015 Camaro Z/28.R. http://nasportscar.com/new-car-new-d...ares-for-2015/

Very cool.

TRspitfirefan · 19 Feb 2015, 00:31 (Ref:3506400)

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Originally Posted by Mechanic Z

KPax Flying Lizard McLarens to be driven by Estre and Thorne!

http://www.lizardms.com/news/releases/2015/feb-18.html

Fantastic line-up.
Lots of factory drivers showing up in World Challenge lately.

nasportscar · 19 Feb 2015, 15:34 (Ref:3506678)

Our season preview posts start with the GT Cup class: http://nasportscar.com/what-to-expec...e-gtcup-class/

Mechanic Z · 19 Feb 2015, 18:16 (Ref:3506724)

Davison & Heitkotter for 2-car Nissan effort with Always Evolving and AIM!

http://www.racer.com/pwc/item/113591...son-heitkotter

Edit: more info from Sportscar 365
http://sportscar365.com/world-challe...r-pwc-program/
Apparently numbers will be #05 and #33. Can we hope for a classic Bob Sharp Racing style livery?

And from Daily Sportscar:
http://www.dailysportscar.com/2015/0...ng-racing.html

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The programme will see a pair of JRM-built Nissan GT-R’s campaigned for the full season. The cars will race in 2014 spec for the opening rounds of 2015 with the full 2015 upgrades made to both cars in time for Mid-Ohio.

Rodger Davies · 19 Feb 2015, 18:37 (Ref:3506736)

Great to have that programme confirmed but it does point out that the US is the one area that hasn't excelled in GT Academy. Not sure what Nick McMillan is doing this year, but I was expecting this team to be 2 GTA guys and 1 established Pro (from the original 3 car rumour), and not for that winner to be one from 4 years ago, bearing in mind that Reip, Shulzhitskiy and Strauss are all much newer and have progressed further in that time.

I suppose my 'criticism' (it's not meant as such) is proof of how successful the concept had been everywhere else, or particularly in Europe.

J Jay · 19 Feb 2015, 18:41 (Ref:3506743)

Judging by he updates posted on GTPlanet, McMillen's season is going to be piecemeal, with select races being picked alongside his continuing development. To quote from his latest (CTSCC Daytona race) post:

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Originally Posted by Nick McMillen

A big thank you to Nissan, Doran Racing, and the GT Academy program for giving me the opportunity to be where I am now. I hope to announce when, what, and where I will be racing next!

GT Academy is still relatively young as well, so there's time yet for the American contingent to catch up.

TRspitfirefan · 19 Feb 2015, 18:57 (Ref:3506744)

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Originally Posted by Mechanic Z

Davison & Heitkotter for 2-car Nissan effort with Always Evolving and AIM!

Great news!
Are there any GT3 manufacturers left who are not racing in PWC this year?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodger Davies

Great to have that programme confirmed but it does point out that the US is the one area that hasn't excelled in GT Academy.

Perhaps Nissan's participation in a US series will raise people's awareness of the GT Academy. It's a really cool concept.

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