Rolex Series/Continental Tire SCC 2012 Discussion - Page 11

**joeb** · 19 Dec 2011, 01:15 (Ref:3001692)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

Looks like a C2 car from twenty years ago, at least the Corvette looks decent from some angles.

I think it actually looks a lot like the Corvette DP, but maybe additional images will change my mind on that.

NightStalk3r · 19 Dec 2011, 15:03 (Ref:3001872)

Flying Lizard have confirmed an entry in GT for Long, Bergmeister, Rockenfeller and Neiman

And NGT should be announcing there lineup very soon, drivers are all confirmed.

**joeb** · 19 Dec 2011, 15:52 (Ref:3001896)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

Flying Lizard have confirmed an entry in GT for Long, Bergmeister, Rockenfeller and Neiman

And NGT should be announcing there lineup very soon, drivers are all confirmed.

Fantastic lineup for the Lizards.

Testing going on today at Daytona and the Suntrust car has a new livery I think it looks great.

FordCosworthPanoz · 19 Dec 2011, 18:17 (Ref:3001951)

Memo Gidley will be the 3rd driver for Gainsco at the Rolex 24.

ptclaus98 · 20 Dec 2011, 15:24 (Ref:3002268)

I am now very excited for the 24. When are the turbos coming? 2013?

alexkiller8 · 20 Dec 2011, 18:14 (Ref:3002350)

these new cars look much better than the daytona prototype of last years! remember a little the GTP IMSA era

Jonerz · 20 Dec 2011, 19:41 (Ref:3002391)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptclaus98

I am now very excited for the 24. When are the turbos coming? 2013?

That's what Grand-AM management-types have been saying. I hope they don't go all turbo. I hope manufacturers like BMW, Ford, perhaps Mazda go the Turbo route while Chevy keeps the V8s. I'd like to see a diversity in exhaust note for once in DP, but from what I hear that is not a priority for Grand-AM (an even playing field is - but that is nothing new).

Chris

ronnie peterson · 21 Dec 2011, 12:23 (Ref:3002649)

dunno if this has been mentioned before but Grand Am will be shown LIVE on Motors TV this season. Exciting stuff for the European fans

AndrewF31 · 21 Dec 2011, 13:24 (Ref:3002684)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronnie peterson

dunno if this has been mentioned before but Grand Am will be shown LIVE on Motors TV this season. Exciting stuff for the European fans

Are you sure? Maybe all but Daytona?

I just heard from the Portuguese commentator for motorsports on Eurosport that they will show 6 hours live (all times CET):

- January 28
22:30-midnight
00:15-01:00
01:15-03:00

- January 29
19:00-20:00
22:00-22:45

Subject to change of course, as always.

ronnie peterson · 21 Dec 2011, 14:22 (Ref:3002714)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewF31

Are you sure? Maybe all but Daytona?

I just heard from the Portuguese commentator for motorsports on Eurosport that they will show 6 hours live (all times CET):

- January 28
22:30-midnight
00:15-01:00
01:15-03:00

- January 29
19:00-20:00
22:00-22:45

Subject to change of course, as always.

I'm sure about about the Motors TV season deal as they announced it today on their twitter page.

Daytona TV package is sold separately each year and yeah, Eurosport 2 will probably show the first 4,5 and the last 3,5 hours once again. I'm waiting for its confirmation from the headquarters.

AndrewF31 · 21 Dec 2011, 14:26 (Ref:3002716)

Ah, just saw their twitter. They also say full coverage of Daytona. Funny that the rights were sold to 2 companies in Europe and neither complained.
Of course, Daytona could be a taped review.

NightStalk3r · 21 Dec 2011, 17:20 (Ref:3002796)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewF31

Of course, Daytona could be a taped review.

The wording is "Grand-Am is live in its entirety in 2012, starting with Daytona."
Doesn't sound like a taped review to me.

Also here is a January preview from Motors TV and it lists Daytona as Live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41MuW...1&feature=plcp

picchiofan · 22 Dec 2011, 21:54 (Ref:3003383)

Oryx goes full time Grand Am in 2012.

Cool.

FordCosworthPanoz · 24 Dec 2011, 05:18 (Ref:3003793)

Good news as the Doran Dallara will be present with drivers Burt/Brian Frisselle and Jim Lowe for at least the North American Endurance Championship races including the Rolex 24.

NightStalk3r · 24 Dec 2011, 17:06 (Ref:3003966)

NGT Motorsport lineup will be Sean Edwards, Henrique Cisneros, Carlos Kauffmann and Nick Tandy.

911targa · 25 Dec 2011, 03:46 (Ref:3004088)

TRG Rolex'24 line-up

Car 64: Gaetano Ardagna, Eduardo Costabal, Emilio Di Guida, Eliseo Salazar.

Car 65: Bob Doyle, Mike Hedlund, Jack McCarthy, Jim Michaelian.

Car 66: Dominik Farnbacher, Ben Keating, Patrick Pilet, Allan Simonson.

Car 67: Steven Bertheau, Marc Goosens, Wolf Henzler, Spencer Pumpelly.

Car 68: Chris Cumming, Kevin Estre, Damien Faulkner, Carlos Gomez, Ben Keating

NightStalk3r · 29 Dec 2011, 18:48 (Ref:3005247)

Westbrook and Garcia are with Spirit of Daytona for the full season.

Speed-King · 3 Jan 2012, 15:03 (Ref:3006771)

Starworks Line-Ups:

#2 Riley Ford Tony Kanaan, Ryan Hunter-Reay, EJ Viso, Miguel Potolicchio, Maurizio Scala

#8 Ryan Dalziel, Enzo Potolicchio, Alex Popow, Allan McNish, Lucas Luhr

Starworks might have three cars for the balance of the season, the first two full season line-ups are:

Dalziel-Potolicchio and Luhr-Popov, though I assume that Luhr will have to be replaced when there are date-clashes with ALMS.

Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...-for-rolex-24/

fieldodreams79 · 3 Jan 2012, 15:09 (Ref:3006776)

Stellar lineup for Starworks...

Looking forward to the Rolex 24 - great kickoff to the new season.

gwyllion · 3 Jan 2012, 15:16 (Ref:3006780)

Audi thought that McNish needs some extra practice time in a closed car. Slower GT drivers be aware

WolfsburgRS · 3 Jan 2012, 17:46 (Ref:3006819)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwyllion

Audi thought that McNish needs some extra practice time in a closed car. Slower GT drivers be aware

- APR just announced they have an Audi-associated Italian racing driver with a short last name running in their car for the 24. Looks like it starts with a 'P'...

Audi R10 · 3 Jan 2012, 18:26 (Ref:3006834)

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfsburgRS

- APR just announced they have an Audi-associated Italian racing driver with a short last name running in their car for the 24. Looks like it starts with a 'P'...

Pirro?

**joeb** · 3 Jan 2012, 18:41 (Ref:3006842)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Starworks Line-Ups:

#2 Riley Ford Tony Kanaan, Ryan Hunter-Reay, EJ Viso, Miguel Potolicchio, Maurizio Scala

#8 Ryan Dalziel, Enzo Potolicchio, Alex Popow, Allan McNish, Lucas Luhr

Starworks might have three cars for the balance of the season, the first two full season line-ups are:

Dalziel-Potolicchio and Luhr-Popov, though I assume that Luhr will have to be replaced when there are date-clashes with ALMS.

Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...-for-rolex-24/

Are they going to be running the new Riley bodywork or keep the old?

Speed-King · 3 Jan 2012, 23:29 (Ref:3006950)

One new, one old, IIRC. Not sure which driver-line-up will get the new one, if I had to guess, I'd say the McNish/Luhr one...

Jonerz · 4 Jan 2012, 04:27 (Ref:3006997)

I think my rooting interests now fall with the Starworks car. I am quite excited for this 50th field.

Chris

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