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Old 8 Dec 2010, 17:08 (Ref:2801545)   #1
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24 hours of Dubai 2011

The first big endurance event of the 2011 season is the Dubai 24 hours. The sixth edition of the event will be held at the Dubai Autodrome on the 13th, 14th and 15th of January.

Here is the provisional 88 car entry list for the event:

http://www.24hdubai.com/default.asp?page=67&newsID=618

Included on the entry list are the usual load of Porsche's, 3 AF corse entered Ferrari 430's, 3 merecedes SLS gt3's, BMW z4's and lots of other cars.
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Old 8 Dec 2010, 18:08 (Ref:2801575)   #2
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It's a pretty snazzy entry list - though I'm sure it is still subject to change in the intervening time - but one major omission is apparent to me right away. Nobody is entering an Audi R8! Given that it has to be the best GT3 weapon over an endurance distance save for a 997 (or maybe a Ford GT on Spa form), that seems funny. I guess Mercedes pouring a little cash into the SLS project has helped sway some runners eg. Black Falcon.
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Old 8 Dec 2010, 18:10 (Ref:2801577)   #3
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Subjectively a pretty boring list of cars to be honest.
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Old 8 Dec 2010, 18:25 (Ref:2801585)   #4
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Nobody is entering an Audi R8! Given that it has to be the best GT3 weapon over an endurance distance save for a 997 (or maybe a Ford GT on Spa form), that seems funny.
Actually, the R8's reliability in endurance racing has been rather horrible... talk around the Nürburgring paddock is, that the structure behind the cockpit is too stock and way too soft for prolonged punishment.
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Old 8 Dec 2010, 18:30 (Ref:2801590)   #5
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Manthey Racing planned to compete with the Haribo Porsche GT3-R but has withdrawn their entry because of the balancing of performance rules. A shame, would have been a top-contender for the win for sure.
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Old 8 Dec 2010, 19:18 (Ref:2801613)   #6
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Will Turner racing in two cars? Is he planning on getting behind the wheel again in the US for 2011?
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Old 8 Dec 2010, 19:33 (Ref:2801623)   #7
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Actually, the R8's reliability in endurance racing has been rather horrible... talk around the Nürburgring paddock is, that the structure behind the cockpit is too stock and way too soft for prolonged punishment.
I know they had some drivetrain issues early on but I thought most of those were sorted. It seems that their biggest problem recently has been the structure anywhere on the car being way too soft to withstand being driven into many moving and stationary objects...
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Old 8 Dec 2010, 20:23 (Ref:2801648)   #8
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Subjectively a pretty boring list of cars to be honest.
Huh??

Decent selection of Porsches, Merc SLS GT3s, Saker, Lambos, Lotus, Ginettas, Astons, Audis, Chevy, BMW z4s, Meganes, and a AF Corse Ferrari. Plus many more. Top entry list.

First one in three years that I'll be missing. Was a great day out.
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Old 8 Dec 2010, 21:47 (Ref:2801694)   #9
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Manthey Racing planned to compete with the Haribo Porsche GT3-R but has withdrawn their entry because of the balancing of performance rules. A shame, would have been a top-contender for the win for sure.
Having just had these new regulations explained to me im still somewhat puzzled by them, i dont get what they are trying to achieve by them.
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I know they had some drivetrain issues early on but I thought most of those were sorted. It seems that their biggest problem recently has been the structure anywhere on the car being way too soft to withstand being driven into many moving and stationary objects...
Is this what happen to the cars at Spa this year? There were a few accidents by the factory ran cars at both races (Spa and Nurb).
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Old 10 Dec 2010, 00:50 (Ref:2802252)   #11
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Wow, a BMW with Bill Auberlen, Joey Hand and Boris Said. Hot damn.

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Old 11 Dec 2010, 00:40 (Ref:2802788)   #12
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Wow, a BMW with Bill Auberlen, Joey Hand and Boris Said. Hot damn.

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I just saw that, looks like the entire Tuner Motorsports clan, along with all the drivers from BMW North America, even though Tommy Millner has been let go or left for some other pursuit, say his Dad's Panoz program?
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Old 11 Dec 2010, 00:50 (Ref:2802792)   #13
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This race was streamed from the web site I just forgot about it last year.

When will streaming be confirmed for 2011?
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Old 11 Dec 2010, 20:59 (Ref:2803095)   #14
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there will be some web video & possibly audio commentary, although the details are still being sketched out.

Minimum will be a semi-fixed camera on the start/finish line & text updates, but it is likely there will be more (including some on-boards).

Don't expect any definitive answers before the new year.
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Hope there will be an onboard camera in the Tolimit Arabia GT3 R
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Wow, a BMW with Bill Auberlen, Joey Hand and Boris Said. Hot damn.

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And Tommy Milner in the other car. Hoping for a good result from Schubert. Great entrylist, a great variet of drivers and different cars from across the globe that makes the Dubai race one to watch.
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Old 13 Dec 2010, 13:32 (Ref:2803825)   #17
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i can see 6 GT3 Rs,expect Holzer,Lietz as well as Ragginger finally find their seat with one,these guys enjoy racing with Porsche in almost any race
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Old 13 Dec 2010, 16:02 (Ref:2803894)   #18
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#77 Team Need for Speed Schubert livery here


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(#76 - same basic design, but reversed colours and without the reflective lines)
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Below is our BMW 130i, in the warehouse @ Rotterdam, prior to being stuck in a container and shipped to Dubai. Really looking forward to it, fingers crossed for a good race!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/57047241@N07/5261583622/


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Below is our BMW 130i, in the warehouse @ Rotterdam, prior to being stuck in a container and shipped to Dubai. Really looking forward to it, fingers crossed for a good race!!



Good Luck Giles, I wish BMW sold the 120D race cars here, I'm sure there's a series (Grand Am Cup) that they would be effective in.
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Old 14 Dec 2010, 21:22 (Ref:2804513)   #21
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Is the Holden returning?
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Old 15 Dec 2010, 02:48 (Ref:2804594)   #22
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Cant see the big Commodore on the list so Im guessing it wont be back.
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Old Mike Waltrip is back in a Ferrari F430 GT2 for AF Corse. I sure hope he doesn't run into the Hand, Said, Auberlen, Turner, Dalla Lana BMW.

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I hope he doesnt run into anyone! (Although I do agree with your sentiments dxk1-both the Schubert cars for that matter).
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Well, the latest entry list seems to include n R8, #888.

It'll be interesting to see how Rob Barff & co get on in the little Lotus 2-11.
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