FIA GT Fia -GT 2005 entries - Page 11

Bramzel · 16 Dec 2004, 16:51 (Ref:1181207)

Confirmation: Hezemans has bought a C5R and they will run it in FIAGT, with Mike Hezemans and Anthony Kumpen as drivers.

Bramzel · 16 Dec 2004, 17:02 (Ref:1181216)

Update:

GT1

2x AF Corse Maserati MC12
2x Vitaphone Maserati MC12
1x Deletraz Maserati MC12
3x JMB Ferrari 575
2x GPC Ferrari 575
1x Team Dubai Ferrari 550
1x Zwaans tba
2x Konrad Saleen S7R
1x RAM Racing Saleen S7R
1x Graham Nash Saleen S7R
1x Roos tba
1x Hezemans Chevrolet Corvette C5-R

GT2

2x Freisinger Porsche 996 GT3-RSR
1x GruppeM Porsche 996 GT3-RSR
1x Proton Porsche 996 GT3-RS
1x Graham Nash Porsche 996 GT3-RS
2x GPC Ferrari 360 GTC
1x RJN Nissan 350Z
2x Panoz Panoz Esperante

GT3

2x RSR Racing TVR T400R
1x Rollcentre Mosler MT900R
1x Xero Chevrolet Corvette

Audi R8R · 16 Dec 2004, 17:20 (Ref:1181225)

Err, is the C5R actually homologated for FIA GT? I thought there were too many issues under the regs for it to be entered, better bet for the LMES, surely, no changes to make to it and it would suit the circuits. Silverstone, Spa, Monza... hmmm.

Bramzel · 16 Dec 2004, 18:24 (Ref:1181265)

It wasn't, but that problem is solved with the FIA/ACO combining regulations, so it's legal to enter now.

Wout · 16 Dec 2004, 18:48 (Ref:1181280)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bramzel

Confirmation: Hezemans has bought a C5R and they will run it in FIAGT, with Mike Hezemans and Anthony Kumpen as drivers.

That's great news Bramzel! Interesting car to watch.

Thommy · 16 Dec 2004, 18:49 (Ref:1181281)

I think Hezemans wouldn't be a Corvette- Partner ???

JAG · 16 Dec 2004, 18:55 (Ref:1181286)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bramzel

It wasn't, but that problem is solved with the FIA/ACO combining regulations, so it's legal to enter now.

Its still not homologated for FIA GT however, just as the Storm is not homologated for ACO races.

Jeffrey-Lee · 16 Dec 2004, 19:10 (Ref:1181297)

Great news, hope they'll be competetive!

Bramzel · 16 Dec 2004, 21:28 (Ref:1181395)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

Its still not homologated for FIA GT however, just as the Storm is not homologated for ACO races.

I'm not completely sure about it I must say, however it seems unlikely to me that Hezemans would have bought the Corvette if he wasn't able to run it in FIAGT.

Fogelhund · 16 Dec 2004, 21:41 (Ref:1181407)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bramzel

I'm not completely sure about it I must say, however it seems unlikely to me that Hezemans would have bought the Corvette if he wasn't able to run it in FIAGT.

It is factual that the Corvette C5-R is not homologated, and is very unlikely at this point that GM would make the changes necessary for it to become homologated for FIA GT. Ratel stated some time ago his opposition for the C5R.

JAG · 16 Dec 2004, 22:22 (Ref:1181425)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bramzel

I'm not completely sure about it I must say, however it seems unlikely to me that Hezemans would have bought the Corvette if he wasn't able to run it in FIAGT.

Maybe he will compete in the LMES?

mikmx · 17 Dec 2004, 07:56 (Ref:1181628)

Good News. LMES or FIA gt I don't care they are going to race a C5r and that's great!

Bramzel · 17 Dec 2004, 10:37 (Ref:1181734)

The guy I spoke (good friend of Mike) said specificly FIAGT. Perhaps he will run it in G2 if they won't allow him to run it in GT1?

Bramzel · 17 Dec 2004, 14:23 (Ref:1181898)

Another semi-confirmation (not official, but from a reliable source): Larbre is looking in to running 1 or 2 550's in FIAGT in 2005.

tblincoe · 18 Dec 2004, 07:13 (Ref:1182368)

haven't updated the list in a while, larbre likely to swap places with BMS, Carsport to C5-R, but still unsure if it will be LMES or FIAGT for these guys... i'm gonna try and get some GT3 entries together, but its gonna be difficult to track down info on this new class

GT1

2x Larbre Competition Ferrari 550 Maranello
2x GPC Giesse Squadra Corse Ferrari 575 GTC
2x JMB Racing Maserati MC-12
2x Vitaphone Racing Team Saleen S7-R
2x AF Corse Maserati MC-12
2x DAMS Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT
1x Konrad Motorsport Saleen S7-R
1x Graham Nash Motorsport Saleen S7-R
1x Lister Cars Lister Storm
1x Star Moto Saleen S7-R
1x Mastercar Ferrari 550 Maranello
1x Zwaans GTR Racing Ferrari 550 Maranello
1x Carsport Corvette C5-R

GT2

3x Freisinger Porsche 911 GT3-RSR
2x GPC Giesse Scuderia Corse Ferrari 360 GTC
1x Proton Competition 911 GT3-RSR
2x GruppeM Porsche 911 GT3-RSR
1x Vonka Racing Porsche 911 GT3-RSR
1x Cirtek Ferrari 360 GTC
1x RJN Nissan 350Z

KA · 18 Dec 2004, 11:12 (Ref:1182457)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bramzel

I'm not completely sure about it I must say, however it seems unlikely to me that Hezemans would have bought the Corvette if he wasn't able to run it in FIAGT.

There was quite an odd quote from Toine Hezemans in the DSC report- something about not yet being certain of the spec of the car, but wanting a full 2004 ALMS car in case it was homologated for FIA GT- it almost sounds as if they've ordered the car before making a definite decision about where they're running it...

Thommy · 18 Dec 2004, 12:11 (Ref:1182477)

Vitaphone Saleen? I think Mazza?

Bramzel · 18 Dec 2004, 12:36 (Ref:1182502)

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA

There was quite an odd quote from Toine Hezemans in the DSC report- something about not yet being certain of the spec of the car, but wanting a full 2004 ALMS car in case it was homologated for FIA GT- it almost sounds as if they've ordered the car before making a definite decision about where they're running it...

Don't forget they can run it in FIAGT this year anyways. If it doesn't get allowed in GT1 they can always do a full G2 season.

TheNewBob · 18 Dec 2004, 21:59 (Ref:1182818)

Hello this is my first post here! So forgive me if i'm writing the bleedin' obvious,

I remember reading, I think from Lister's website, they they were coming back with a vengance to FIA GT in 2005, with at least one of their cars, which would be new and built to new 2005 reguations. Given that FIA and ACO regulations are supposed to agree with each other in 2005, shouldn't that mean Lister have more options to enter their car in next year?

They naturally want to focus on their prototype, but the Storm has been around since '95 (weather it be in old-style GT1 or GT2 format, British GT or FIA GT), I first saw it in '98 at Snetteron in the old Priviledge Insurance GT's, it's a lovely car, would hate to see it go! Everyone loves to see the Vipers around even though they are old, I love to see the Storm raging around!

I also read in Autosport, I think, a while ago, something about possibilities of Corvettes running in FIA GT in 2005. Failing that, would love to see them in LMES. Never seen a top-notch 'Vette before. They have them in British GT's but they are practically silent, and very lame!

I for one would also like to see some irregular cars become regular, like TVR T400r, Spyker, Morgan Aero 8, Panoz Esperante, Mosler, Ultima etc.. to give audiences more variety. Morgan and TVR are more likely than anything else for that though, but any news of anybody planning to enter such machines?

GT-Eins · 19 Dec 2004, 05:31 (Ref:1182968)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thommy

Vitaphone Saleen? I think Mazza?

The Budget for that is unlikely to come together
They´ll stay for 80% with the S7R

19dodge · 19 Dec 2004, 14:02 (Ref:1183174)

then why was Uwe testing a Viper at Estoril instead of the Saleen? And Franz was in the ex Vitaphone Saleen (with all the vitaphone decals off it!) Italian (+ Autosport) sources indicate that AB will close the deal to run 2 Maseratis before Christmas..

**FIRE** · 19 Dec 2004, 15:55 (Ref:1183220)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19dodge

then why was Uwe testing a Viper at Estoril instead of the Saleen? And Franz was in the ex Vitaphone Saleen (with all the vitaphone decals off it!) Italian (+ Autosport) sources indicate that AB will close the deal to run 2 Maseratis before Christmas..

Aren't Vitaphone (Alzen & Bartels) and Zakspeed linked with each other to run a car next season? Maybe Alzen tested the Viper of Zakspeed? The German team enters this Viper in the German Langstreckenmeisterschaft (endurance championship).

19dodge · 19 Dec 2004, 16:57 (Ref:1183248)

no, it was a Racing Box Viper.

I think that Zakspeed thing was just a rumor. If AB get the Maseratis, they will probably run them out of the Jurgen Alzen shop.

GT-Eins · 20 Dec 2004, 09:14 (Ref:1183703)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19dodge

then why was Uwe testing a Viper at Estoril instead of the Saleen? And Franz was in the ex Vitaphone Saleen (with all the vitaphone decals off it!) Italian (+ Autosport) sources indicate that AB will close the deal to run 2 Maseratis before Christmas..

Interesting - then lets wait and see...
As for the Viper-Test I can only imagine that Uwe wanted to have a benchmark-test of that car.

marcush. · 20 Dec 2004, 11:02 (Ref:1183798)

why should he want to benchmark a car wich is not competitive anymore?
I could imagine him driving the Zak Viper in the 24hour race.

AB Racing wanted to race their Biturbo Monster in FIAGT last year but did not get the ok ..maybe they try again?The car seems much more at home there than on the Nordschleife..but then again..could they win with that one?

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