Official LMS Test Days - Paul Ricard - 8/9 March - Page 3

Dead-Eye · 7 Mar 2009, 23:54 (Ref:2411276)

Michael Schumacher?

(just posting the first name that came to mind and fits the criteria, let's see who takes it as gospel...

)

Audi Racer · 7 Mar 2009, 23:56 (Ref:2411278)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

Michael Schumacher?

(just posting the first name that came to mind and fits the criteria, let's see who takes it as gospel...

)

If michael schumacher was going to lemans he would only drive the audi peugeot or a ferrari GT2

ger80 · 8 Mar 2009, 00:00 (Ref:2411280)

I wanted to post the same name, but decided not to do

**Bentley03** · 8 Mar 2009, 00:17 (Ref:2411282)

Michael Schumacher definitely doesn't fit the criteria...........

FWX · 8 Mar 2009, 00:47 (Ref:2411289)

http://www.endurance-info.com/2009_L...00_Test_04.jpg

I do like the Hankook livery.

NightStalk3r · 8 Mar 2009, 01:01 (Ref:2411291)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWX

http://www.endurance-info.com/2009_L...00_Test_04.jpg

I do like the Hankook livery.

Probably end up going the same way as the Corsa Hankook 430, on Dunlops.

dj choc ice · 8 Mar 2009, 01:40 (Ref:2411302)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Oreca will retain just the tub from the 2008 car, the rest will be new (although the introduction of the 2009 developments is being staggered).

As to the identity of the 5th Oreca driver at Paul Ricard, the only clues given by Hugues de Chaunac were that he was talented and that these would be his first laps in a prototype (which rules out all three of those you mentioned).

Hmmmmmmm interesting, if its someone who hasnt turned laps in a prototype then it could be any number of driver's from various disciplines, any word on who this driver or is or rather what his background is?

Dead-Eye · 8 Mar 2009, 01:54 (Ref:2411308)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Michael Schumacher definitely doesn't fit the criteria...........

You're correct, I forgot about the Group C races he did

Come to think of it, it's really not easy to think of a big name driver who never has driven (not even tested) a prototype and isn't ruled out because of commitments to other series.

davehenrie · 8 Mar 2009, 02:18 (Ref:2411317)

The difference between the P2 Zytek and the Asto...err the Lola Coupe at the nose is interesting. Lola has the traditional twin layered horizontal winglets, while the Straka car has a vertical aero piece extending up from the splitter to the fender. Boy that would be a really interesting feature if it was a moveable nose rudder.
And what car is the white LMP with CODE24 on the nosepiece. Looks kinda like a Zytek/Creation footbox, but the fenders are rather squarish.

davehenrie · 8 Mar 2009, 02:19 (Ref:2411318)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

You're correct, I forgot about the Group C races he did

Come to think of it, it's really not easy to think of a big name driver who never has driven (not even tested) a prototype and isn't ruled out because of commitments to other series.

Maybe he's from Nascar!!!!

Audi Racer · 8 Mar 2009, 03:28 (Ref:2411338)

Quote:

Originally Posted by davehenrie

The difference between the P2 Zytek and the Asto...err the Lola Coupe at the nose is interesting. Lola has the traditional twin layered horizontal winglets, while the Straka car has a vertical aero piece extending up from the splitter to the fender. Boy that would be a really interesting feature if it was a moveable nose rudder.
And what car is the white LMP with CODE24 on the nosepiece. Looks kinda like a Zytek/Creation footbox, but the fenders are rather squarish.

It's the P2 courage LC75 for pegasus racing

WMUCarGuy · 8 Mar 2009, 04:40 (Ref:2411350)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audi Racer

It's the P2 courage LC75 for pegasus racing

Incorrect. That's the Siganture Racing Oreca-Courage Judd. The LC75 AER for Pegasus is AER powered and light blue in color.

andy_b · 8 Mar 2009, 06:53 (Ref:2411384)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MulsanneMike

But then this scallop has been on every Lola LMP since the B2K/40...

http://www.mulsannescorner.com/lolab2k40-1.html
http://www.mulsannescorner.com/Lola675-2.html
http://www.mulsannescorner.com/LolaB0540-3.html

despite re-designs, the Lola DNA is very visible from front wheels back, except the air box and extra bodywork closing up the top of the side air outlet

**Bentley03** · 8 Mar 2009, 08:04 (Ref:2411399)

Confirmed: Bruno Senna

deggis · 8 Mar 2009, 08:08 (Ref:2411402)

Qualifies as a surprise.

**Bentley03** · 8 Mar 2009, 08:13 (Ref:2411405)

He'll certainly be quick. Seems this test is with a view to a potential Le Mans berth in one of the Oreca cars.

The Badger · 8 Mar 2009, 09:10 (Ref:2411433)

Nice one ..... could be the old battle revisited again , Senna in a Oreca Courage and Prost in a Speedy Racing Lola AM !!!

deggis · 8 Mar 2009, 09:37 (Ref:2411447)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Confirmed: Bruno Senna

Autosport

The359 · 8 Mar 2009, 09:55 (Ref:2411459)

Has Avon been developing a tire since the last time they made LMP rubber several years ago? This surely isn't GT-spec rubber, is it?

Also it seems toe OAK Pescarolo has magically swapped numbers from 35 to 24.

littleman · 8 Mar 2009, 10:31 (Ref:2411480)

Is it possible to access Live Timing for these test days?

Kai · 8 Mar 2009, 10:37 (Ref:2411487)

EI is saying that LAA will run Dunlop in the LMS, Michelin for FIA GT, and Pirelli in FFSA. Why would they do that?

On another note the Gallardo looks amazing. Hopefully it can be competitive... not sure about its driver lineup though.

CarolK · 8 Mar 2009, 11:17 (Ref:2411515)

Hey guys, this is so bizarre about Bruno. I read the post about the mystery person and read the guesses as to who it may be and started thinking - first thought was Mika Salo but then realized that he drove the Audi R8 and is still a Ferrari factory driver. Having seen articles about Senna's disappointment with Ross Brawn and the look on his face in the photo on crash.net and autosport I was going to put him name on here as the "wild card" but thought, no...you guys would think I'm totally nuts. Guess changing your last name from that of your mother to that of your uncle and showing disappointment get's you noticed. I am correct in thinking...does he not have a ride next year with iSport? Next time, I'll enter my thought!!

Have a great day.
Carol

CarolK · 8 Mar 2009, 11:22 (Ref:2411518)

Quote:

Originally Posted by littleman

Is it possible to access Live Timing for these test days?

The live timing site I use for LMS and other series is not showing the Paul Ricard test...it starts with Barcelona.

www.ris-timing.be

Carol

**Bentley03** · 8 Mar 2009, 11:36 (Ref:2411526)

I see the 4,000 grandstand tickets made available to the public have sold out, supply failing to meet demand.

**Bentley03** · 8 Mar 2009, 11:46 (Ref:2411538)

Daily Sportscar reporting Oreca quickest so far (the #10), in a 1:42.109.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
LMS Official Test Days at HTTT Paul Ricard (25/26 March 2007)	Bentley03	ACO Regulated Series	162	29 Mar 2007 21:12
World Series Test, Paul Ricard.	dave not neil	National & International Single Seaters	28	4 Dec 2006 17:51
LMS Test Days at HTTT Paul Ricard 26/27 March	Bentley03	ACO Regulated Series	84	31 Mar 2006 01:59
LMES test days 1st/2nd April at Paul Ricard.	Bentley03	Sportscar & GT Racing	115	11 Apr 2005 22:01
[FIA GT] FIA GT test at Paul Ricard	SALEEN S7R	Sportscar & GT Racing	7	24 Nov 2003 15:32