ALMS Round 2: St. Petersburg, April 4-5, 2008 (Spoilers) - Page 2

cmk · 26 Mar 2008, 19:55 (Ref:2162322)

Am I misremembering things or did Jim not have the happiest time with street courses last year? If so, then I can understand why he'd want to miss it. Shame they cannot put 2 pros in it and get it out anyway. I guess, that being said, there is business and logistic sense in preserving a chassis for Le Mans rather than risking it in the urban canyons.

Given that this is a 'weak' entry compared to what we expect later in the season, the 29 car count suggests that this is an up-year for the series.

andy_b · 26 Mar 2008, 21:49 (Ref:2162463)

do we know if the Radical LMP2 will be doing all season, or just selected races? - trying to sort out the spotters guide- its a minefield with cars coming and going!

Zurbert82 · 26 Mar 2008, 22:15 (Ref:2162493)

Most likely just the east coast events as they are small and based in Maryland. Probably Lime Rock, Mid Ohio, Detroit, Mosport, Petit, and Road America, of course not in that order. Should be interesting to see how Robbie Pecorari (nice ring) is.

cmk · 26 Mar 2008, 22:19 (Ref:2162495)

Robbie is definitely good, though his performances in Atlantic and IPS have frequently been mid-pack. What is Adam doing this year? He was really impressive last year, not only wringing the neck of the Radical but when he stepped into the SWC Stasis Audi.

AU N EGL · 26 Mar 2008, 22:19 (Ref:2162496)

and some teams or companies think they can JUST enter LeMans without proving there car in the ALMS or LMS?

Now who would be that naive??

yamato · 27 Mar 2008, 14:07 (Ref:2163077)

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL

and some teams or companies think they can JUST enter LeMans without proving there car in the ALMS or LMS?

Now who would be that naive??

what is naive is the ACO being so strict with their entries, but then allowing what amounts to a glorified ticket scalping.

Anyone can buy a LM24 entry if the price is right (and Cytosport appears to have done just that).

AU N EGL · 27 Mar 2008, 17:16 (Ref:2163200)

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Originally Posted by yamato

what is naive is the ACO being so strict with their entries, but then allowing what amounts to a glorified ticket scalping.

Anyone can buy a LM24 entry if the price is right (and Cytosport appears to have done just that).

that is their way. Not right but it happens. Politics happens in racing all the time. Racing is far more then between the Green and Checkered flags

dxk1 · 27 Mar 2008, 17:43 (Ref:2163225)

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Originally Posted by yamato

Anyone can buy a LM24 entry if the price is right (and Cytosport appears to have done just that).

I'm just wondering, does the potential drivers weigh into the ACO decision? Having someone like Jan Lammers who has won & finished multiple other LM 24 races in the top 5 may have helped and also by the fact it was a combined entry with Charouz Racing. Could these factors also be taken into account?

DK

yamato · 27 Mar 2008, 17:47 (Ref:2163227)

I'm not sure that drivers are part of the application process.

If so, I'm sure there has been plenty of "bait-n-switch" over the years

dxk1 · 27 Mar 2008, 18:42 (Ref:2163265)

Mariantic has two Farnbacher Loles RSRs listed for St. Pete but no drivers for the 2nd car. Is this a legitimate possibility?

DK

ThePenguin · 27 Mar 2008, 19:42 (Ref:2163306)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

Mariantic has two Farnbacher Loles RSRs listed for St. Pete but no drivers for the 2nd car. Is this a legitimate possibility?

DK

Farnbacher Loles had said that at some races they would enter two cars, so I would not be surprised to see two of them.

The359 · 27 Mar 2008, 19:49 (Ref:2163316)

There is no second car on the entry list, so I figure its a mistake?

chocmonster7 · 27 Mar 2008, 21:48 (Ref:2163396)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Is Scott Sharp up to speed at Highcroft, I notice 3 drivers listed, not the usual two and with the shorten race, if Sharp isn't quick enough, will they sit him and his Patron money down for the race?

I wouldn't read too much into Johansson being on the list as that weekend he should be racing a Speedcar in Bahrain!

He's listed for the Long Beach race too but then Duncan Dayton was listed for every race last season, just a precaution incase something happens I suppose.

Hugewally · 28 Mar 2008, 00:52 (Ref:2163501)

Duncan being the car owner was only doing the same thing as Michael Peterson did for each entry with the PWL car - more of a just in case.

But for the time being, you won't be seeing Duncan getting in a fast car...

minimangler · 28 Mar 2008, 16:47 (Ref:2163987)

How strong can audi expect to be without the top drivers? (theyre in spain)

I agree on the Acura thing, i reckon they'll finally crack it here.

And as for gt2, i reckon we might see a porsche win- porsche's have tradtionally gone well on street circuits (i dont know about last year, except that marc lieb put a 996 second on the grid at bucharest fia gt). lizards, then?

brielga · 28 Mar 2008, 17:39 (Ref:2164014)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

How strong can audi expect to be without the top drivers? (theyre in spain)

I agree on the Acura thing, i reckon they'll finally crack it here.

And as for gt2, i reckon we might see a porsche win- porsche's have tradtionally gone well on street circuits (i dont know about last year, except that marc lieb put a 996 second on the grid at bucharest fia gt). lizards, then?

so Werner, Luhr, Biela and Pirro are what? second class drivers? give me a break....

dj4monie · 28 Mar 2008, 22:50 (Ref:2164205)

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Originally Posted by brielga

so Werner, Luhr, Biela and Pirro are what? second class drivers? give me a break....

Yeah he makes a point to tell you, bashing Gentlemen drivers is wrong, but calling the winners of last year's Le Mans race 2nd class is acceptable.

dj4monie · 28 Mar 2008, 22:55 (Ref:2164207)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

How strong can audi expect to be without the top drivers? (theyre in spain)

I agree on the Acura thing, i reckon they'll finally crack it here.

And as for gt2, i reckon we might see a porsche win- porsche's have tradtionally gone well on street circuits (i dont know about last year, except that marc lieb put a 996 second on the grid at bucharest fia gt). lizards, then?

How do you reckon this?

Enge set fastest lap before something broke and the car slammed the wall.

Melo won by a EASY margin, it wasn't all that close.

Melo was over .900 faster than any other Porsche car at Sebring and was pulling away....

Porsche might have made solid gains, but don't act like Ferrari was holding station...

Plus Risi won -

St Pete, Houston and Long Beach, ALL STREET RACES!

Purist · 28 Mar 2008, 22:58 (Ref:2164209)

I'd say they're the equals of Capello. I will admit, McNish and Kristenson certainly have shown to be that little bit better than the rest. The other prototype driver I would put in that very top class is Jan Magnussen (yes, I know he's driving the Corvette currently). Now, can we get another front-engined American prototype with Jan and David behind the wheel, please (yes, I'm dreaming on this one)?

dj4monie · 28 Mar 2008, 23:19 (Ref:2164218)

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Originally Posted by Purist

I'd say they're the equals of Capello. I will admit, McNish and Kristenson certainly have shown to be that little bit better than the rest. The other prototype driver I would put in that very top class is Jan Magnussen (yes, I know he's driving the Corvette currently). Now, can we get another front-engined American prototype with Jan and David behind the wheel, please (yes, I'm dreaming on this one)?

The Badger · 29 Mar 2008, 18:20 (Ref:2164616)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

How do you reckon this?

Enge set fastest lap before something broke and the car slammed the wall.

Melo won by a EASY margin, it wasn't all that close.

Melo was over .900 faster than any other Porsche car at Sebring and was pulling away....

Porsche might have made solid gains, but don't act like Ferrari was holding station...

Plus Risi won -

St Pete, Houston and Long Beach, ALL STREET RACES!

Total crap !!!

brielga · 29 Mar 2008, 18:27 (Ref:2164619)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Yeah he makes a point to tell you, bashing Gentlemen drivers is wrong, but calling the winners of last year's Le Mans race 2nd class is acceptable.

I coud not have described it better... sometimes my patience is topped....

Purist · 29 Mar 2008, 21:35 (Ref:2164734)

Thanks DJ.

dj4monie · 29 Mar 2008, 22:09 (Ref:2164760)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Total crap !!!

It is?

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Risi Competizione's No. 62 Ferrari 430GT, driven by Mika Salo and Jaime Melo, took first in the GT2 Class at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach; while the team's No. 61 Ferrari 430GT, piloted by Nic Jonsson and Anthony Lazzaro finished third, to give Risi Competizione it's first double podium of the season.

The win was the third in a row for the Houston-based team in 2007; going back to 2006, the team has now won five of its' last six races (Mosport, Laguna Seca, Sebring, St. Petersburg, and Long Beach); Salo has won the last 6 races he has started for the team (Portland, Utah, Laguna Seca, Sebring, St. Petersburg, and Long Beach) and Melo has won his last five starts (Portland, Utah, Sebring, St. Petersburg, Long Beach) for the Rosso Corsa-clad Ferrari team.

Melo had a 19 second lead after one hour at Sebring this year!

How is that CRAP?????????????

The Badger · 29 Mar 2008, 22:42 (Ref:2164791)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

It is?

Melo had a 19 second lead after one hour at Sebring this year!

How is that CRAP?????????????

Sorry dude .... I thought it was your prediction for the next race ..... that total crap !!!

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