WEC 2018-2019 WEC Super Season - Page 25

rich07 · 16 Oct 2017, 19:33 (Ref:3774560)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Do you suppose means a new brand, or just team news? Maybe a new Porsche privateer team?

I'm guessing it's just a new team

MaskedRacer · 17 Oct 2017, 15:01 (Ref:3774673)

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Originally Posted by rich07

I'm guessing it's just a new team

A possible expansion of the Gulf Porsche team to GTE Pro I think if I interpreted the DSC article right.

Hawkwood · 18 Oct 2017, 16:27 (Ref:3774883)

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

A possible expansion of the Gulf Porsche team to GTE Pro I think if I interpreted the DSC article right.

From DSC it could be Pro or Am, but Gulf Racing commercial director said:
"To make that work though we’d need a solid programme and confirmed drivers for a full season. I’m always happy to talk to anyone interested in that sort of programme.”
Which, to me, suggests Am is more likely. If they're still asking for interested parties to get in contact it seems like they're waiting for gentleman drivers to hand over a cheque?

MaskedRacer · 26 Oct 2017, 13:36 (Ref:3776602)

You think WEC LMP2 could decrease in 2018? Not sure about any new teams coming in. Maybe Manor will move to P1 with the Ginetta. To me it seems that ELMS (where you still get a Le Mans bit) or the IMSA Weathertech series will be a more attractive option if you are running an LMP2 car than the WEC would be at this point. Especially with just 5 races in 2018.

Akrapovic · 26 Oct 2017, 13:49 (Ref:3776606)

Might seen Graff a car to WEC. DragonSpeed maybe one as well. Even United is possible.

canaglia · 26 Oct 2017, 16:25 (Ref:3776628)

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

You think WEC LMP2 could decrease in 2018? Not sure about any new teams coming in. Maybe Manor will move to P1 with the Ginetta. To me it seems that ELMS (where you still get a Le Mans bit) or the IMSA Weathertech series will be a more attractive option if you are running an LMP2 car than the WEC would be at this point. Especially with just 5 races in 2018.

Actually, the exact reverse.

bentley speed 8 · 26 Oct 2017, 17:03 (Ref:3776636)

Doesn't the WEC grant an automatic LM entry? That alone is enough for some teams to consider it over the ELMS.

Akrapovic · 26 Oct 2017, 17:13 (Ref:3776642)

Yeah it's a WEC round, so all WEC full time entries get a Le Mans entry. Then add the automatic invitations, and the IMSA ones, and then anyone else the ACO wants to let in.

Graham Goodwin · 27 Oct 2017, 02:29 (Ref:3776701)

Gulf Racing 2nd car is definitely GTE Am if it happens - the reference to an additional GTE Pro car elsewhere is now looking considerably less likely

Akrapovic · 31 Oct 2017, 12:17 (Ref:3777753)

DragonSpeed WEC program announced. LMP1 eh. That'll be interesting.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/1...programme.html

Victor_RO · 31 Oct 2017, 12:28 (Ref:3777755)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

DragonSpeed WEC program announced.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/1...programme.html

Hope this triggers all the dominos to fall into place and have other teams announce their plans. Looks like we have an LMP1 class still.

blankfile · 31 Oct 2017, 12:33 (Ref:3777756)

Hmm is it allowed for a bronze driver to enter lmp1? I seem to remember something about there being a restriction about this.

Victor_RO · 31 Oct 2017, 12:59 (Ref:3777758)

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Originally Posted by blankfile

Hmm is it allowed for a bronze driver to enter lmp1? I seem to remember something about there being a restriction about this.

There is still that restriction, yes. I'm guessing there's been some behind-the-scenes discussions and Hedman will suddenly be Silver by the start of 2018.

Coach Ep · 31 Oct 2017, 13:30 (Ref:3777759)

Bold move! Good for them. Good for the ACO.

Yes, no Bronze drivers allowed in LMP1 as of now but that could easily change (SMP might bring one or two current Bronze guys as well) or drivers can be upgraded. Quite frankly Hedman might not have the right credentials for a Silver tag (yet) but this type of bravery needs a reward imo. Besides, the ACO would be foolish not to promote him to Silver (or change the P1 rating regs all together) as he is clearly the funding force behind the Dragonspeed project. And we all know the ACO needs all the P1 entrants they can get.

Car choice will be interesting. Not a single word about their current P2s but I'd imagine the focus will be fully on the new adventure.

Bcarr6 · 31 Oct 2017, 13:30 (Ref:3777760)

So currently

2x Ginettas (team TBC)
2x SMP Dallaras
1x Dragonspeed (I'm guessing Oreca)
1x ByKolles
2x Toyota likely??

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Coach Ep · 31 Oct 2017, 13:32 (Ref:3777761)

Are the current P2 Oreca tubs eligible for P1?

Victor_RO · 31 Oct 2017, 13:38 (Ref:3777764)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Are the current P2 Oreca tubs eligible for P1?

Not as such, but they probably need minimal change, likely only in terms of the fuel cell. Dimensions and safety regs are the same.

Coach Ep · 31 Oct 2017, 13:40 (Ref:3777767)

That will help then. Thx.

**joeb** · 31 Oct 2017, 14:00 (Ref:3777774)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

So currently

2x Ginettas (team TBC)
2x SMP Dallaras
1x Dragonspeed (I'm guessing Oreca)
1x ByKolles
2x Toyota likely??

8 cars isn't a bad list for lmp1. Still interested to see when those Ginettas will be announced.

Graham Goodwin · 31 Oct 2017, 14:09 (Ref:3777777)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Are the current P2 Oreca tubs eligible for P1?

They need a significant change - not a huge fiscal difference between upgrade and a new alternative P1 (though there IS a difference)

Coach Ep · 31 Oct 2017, 15:03 (Ref:3777781)

Going for a new P1 one seems to make more sense then as the current P2s might be put up for sale (and if so, will probably sell fast), leased out or operated on behalf of someone else (possibly G-Drive).

TF110 · 31 Oct 2017, 15:29 (Ref:3777787)

This is great news! I wonder if this isn't the team that has rumored to be stepping up from lmp2? If that's the case, then it's possible that one of those teams are the purchasers of the Ginetta's? That would mean 2 teams moving up from Lmp2, which I think is great.

claude2cv · 31 Oct 2017, 15:41 (Ref:3777788)

News of a new team forhttps://www.autosport.com/wec/news/132772/dragonspeed-to-move-up-to-lmp1 LMP1 -

Autosport also say that Perrin have dropped their LMP1 car in favour of an all electric car

Sean

Victor_RO · 1 Nov 2017, 09:24 (Ref:3777936)

Manor confirmed with at least one Ginetta LMP1. Engine TBD. http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/m...-lmp1-program/

rdjones · 1 Nov 2017, 09:40 (Ref:3777940)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

Manor confirmed with at least one Ginetta LMP1. Engine TBD. http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/m...-lmp1-program/

No bug surprise there, it just confirms a rumor that was doing the rounds a couple of months ago.

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