What about Spyker's GT programme? - Page 23

**joeb** · 2 Jun 2009, 01:23 (Ref:2473749)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxk1

Why not? Panoz won GT2 a few years back and I'm sure no-one would have bet on them before the race!

DK

Good point. I'll be rooting for them.

The Badger · 2 Jun 2009, 04:07 (Ref:2473788)

Will Janis be fit , or is Dumbrek on standby ?

Stephan2738 · 2 Jun 2009, 06:34 (Ref:2473822)

Janis was driving the Spyker at te recent Monza test. I think he's fit to drive as he is now on the entrylist. http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans...ngages_gb.html

Stephan2738 · 2 Jun 2009, 06:39 (Ref:2473826)

According to Squadronleader Peter van Erp, the Spyker team is better prepared than ever. They claim to have overcome the engine problems that hampered them last year, and improved on speed as well.
Despite of the new regulations for this year to slow the cars down, Spyker has been faster then last year on both Barcelona and Spa.

The team did some pre-season testing and quite recently the Squadron did some high speed testing at Monza, in preparation for the Le Mans 24 hours as well. So it looks promising!

The competition they're facing is pretty stiff so in order to get to the podium they need a trouble free run themselves and hope some of the frontrunners will have some problems.

But to finish first, you first have to finish! And that's something Spyker didn't do yet (apart from the non-classified finish in 2003).

I think Spyker will have the speed to qualify in the middle of the field but they will move forward in the race, as their driver line-up is better then most of their competitors. I think a top 7 position in the race is possible on speed alone. If they finish the race on that position I think that will be a good result!

But this is Le Mans so everything is possible. Dxk1 allready mentioned the Panoz winning in 2006. And I can still chrystal clear remember that #86 car, that was 5 laps in front of the Panoz at 12 hours.

If only...

The Badger · 2 Jun 2009, 17:09 (Ref:2474141)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxk1

How about getting a Spyker into ALMS. Should be able to beat the Viper and GT40 and keep up with the Panoz. Might even get on the podium with a little attrition. Would be a fun addition to the series.

DK

Wasnt there someone looking into that possibility last year . Shame it came to nothing !!!

Be great to see a Spyker in the ALMS .

Lipp · 2 Jun 2009, 17:24 (Ref:2474151)

Great comment Stephan.

I was there in 2006 and the Panoz was the most reliable for sure. Just doing their laps to really hang on in there.

As I can remember it was a real massacre in the GT2 group in 2006, but the rain of 2007 and 2008 has fogged my memory or was it the beer???

I really hope Spyker do well this year, and they owe it to their fans to finally make it to the finish...

I keep my fingers crossed, But I really think they have 'upped' their performance, although I miss the 'real' Spyker sound...

GTfour · 4 Jun 2009, 00:10 (Ref:2475042)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lipp

I keep my fingers crossed, But I really think they have 'upped' their performance, although I miss the 'real' Spyker sound...

Ah well,at least we have that other gorgious GT2,the V8 Vantage that can remember us of the old Spyker sound...

Stephan2738 · 6 Jun 2009, 19:50 (Ref:2476639)

Spyker Squadron Merchandise is out!

Here are some pictures taken by Stefan Ammerlaan from the McGregor Spyker Squadron 2009 Merchandise. They can be bought as from today at the stores. But also at the Spyker Merchandise shop at Le Mans, where there will be an autograph session with the Spyker drivers Tom Coronel, Jarek Janis and Jeroen Bleekemolen on friday.

http://www.spykerowner.com/forum/10248-post9.html
http://www.spykerowner.com/forum/10249-post10.html
http://www.spykerowner.com/forum/10250-post11.html

nobster · 7 Jun 2009, 08:26 (Ref:2476793)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephan2738

Spyker Squadron Merchandise is out!

Here are some pictures taken by Stefan Ammerlaan from the McGregor Spyker Squadron 2009 Merchandise. They can be bought as from today at the stores. But also at the Spyker Merchandise shop at Le Mans, where there will be an autograph session with the Spyker drivers Tom Coronel, Jarek Janis and Jeroen Bleekemolen on friday.

http://www.spykerowner.com/forum/10248-post9.html
http://www.spykerowner.com/forum/10249-post10.html
http://www.spykerowner.com/forum/10250-post11.html

Would be nice if we were able to see the pictures Stephan, you need a login for the pictures, so for the general public they are of no use.

Stephan2738 · 7 Jun 2009, 09:18 (Ref:2476825)

I am sorry for that, I wanted to post the pictures in this thread but I don't know how. I thought I just link to the Spyker forum where I posted them also, but apparantly that's not working...

Marcel ten Caat · 7 Jun 2009, 12:42 (Ref:2476933)

http://www.mcgregor-fashion.com/stor...on-collection/

Stephan2738 · 7 Jun 2009, 12:54 (Ref:2476935)

Thanx

Bernard Bram · 7 Jun 2009, 15:44 (Ref:2477037)

€75 for a polo shirt? Not for me then.

GTfour · 8 Jun 2009, 22:47 (Ref:2477999)

Obviously Spyker wants to make as much money as possible. No merchandise for the fans. Maybe the cap...

I think that's the hand of snob Victor Muller at work here,only catering for the well funded folk.

Too bad. Not even a nice shirt displaying the Le Mans name and year with the car/brand.

A missed chance if you ask me...

ger80 · 14 Jun 2009, 18:32 (Ref:2483185)

Good race from Spyker - seems all the testing was worth doing it.

dxk1 · 14 Jun 2009, 18:34 (Ref:2483188)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ger80

Good race from Spyker - seems all the testing was worth doing it.

Well, the one Spyker in the race certainly showed the 5 Porsches in the race how to do it.

DK

**FIRE** · 14 Jun 2009, 19:34 (Ref:2483236)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ger80

Good race from Spyker - seems all the testing was worth doing it.

Yep

Finally a Le Mans race without major problems. Well done Spyker Squadron!

werner · 14 Jun 2009, 20:11 (Ref:2483272)

Yes, a flawless race. They were a bit slower than hoped unfortunately. I did not expect them to be exactly on the pace of the fastest Porsches and Ferrari's, but 5-10s per lap is a bit much.
I guess the lack of cilindersize really hits you at Le Mans, more than at other tracks.

AX lover · 14 Jun 2009, 20:13 (Ref:2483274)

Indeed very good! Did you guys saw the video's they made during the race? Really nice and all HD quality.
http://www.vimeo.com/spykersquadron

I do get the idea that the team did everything possible to get to the finish. Don't push the engine or the car. Just take it easy and make sure you stay going all 24 hours.

And it paid of they had no problems whatsoever. One a few puntured tires and the changes the brakediscs and pads. That's all. Not even an off or a spin as far as I know.

HORNDAWG · 14 Jun 2009, 20:24 (Ref:2483281)

Yes, nice to see the Spyker there at the end!

L.P.

Stephan2738 · 15 Jun 2009, 14:16 (Ref:2483791)

Excellent result for Spyker,

Nice reward for all those years of hard work!

The Badger · 18 Jun 2009, 08:08 (Ref:2485743)

Yep ..... I must admit that the car didnt sound as special as it used to do , but if this is what works for them ..... great .

I got some Spyker merchandise at Le mans , which I now wear with pride .

Well done to them , they deserve this and better in future .

Bramzel · 18 Jun 2009, 12:53 (Ref:2485894)

Quote:

Originally Posted by werner

Yes, a flawless race. They were a bit slower than hoped unfortunately. I did not expect them to be exactly on the pace of the fastest Porsches and Ferrari's, but 5-10s per lap is a bit much.
I guess the lack of cilindersize really hits you at Le Mans, more than at other tracks.

According to one of the guys from the Spyker Squadron they lost 15km/h in top speed compared to their Monza test, and couldn't find where it went. This is the reason why it hardly ran during qualifying, they went through the entire car trying to find the reason for the loss in speed, but apparently they couldn't find it.

At least their engine lasted this time!

**joeb** · 18 Jun 2009, 13:37 (Ref:2485919)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bramzel

According to one of the guys from the Spyker Squadron they lost 15km/h in top speed compared to their Monza test, and couldn't find where it went. This is the reason why it hardly ran during qualifying, they went through the entire car trying to find the reason for the loss in speed, but apparently they couldn't find it.

At least their engine lasted this time!

That is a strange problem to encounter, but like you said it worked out for them - 5th place and a finish!

AX lover · 30 Jun 2009, 06:14 (Ref:2493679)

Spyker is moving to GT1 in 2010 with the new Aileron?
http://www.motorsportblog.it/post/82...con-la-aileron
http://www.autoblog.it/post/20826/sp...petizioni-2010

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