Rumored PLM entrants - Page 3

The359 · 19 Jul 2007, 03:15 (Ref:1967061)

Why would the FIA have any control over Montoya being able to run outside of an FIA controlled series?

Hugewally · 19 Jul 2007, 03:41 (Ref:1967071)

I seem to think that NASCAR hasn't had anything to do with the FIA for many, many years now...

Purist · 19 Jul 2007, 06:31 (Ref:1967127)

The359, what I'm saying is that if an FIA-licensed driver were to take part in an event within a series that is not under the FIA's umbrella in some fashion, that driver's license could be revoked by the FIA.

More on topic, I'm quite certain that PLM has seen more than the FIA-allowed 46 entries on one or two occasions.

The359 · 19 Jul 2007, 07:52 (Ref:1967177)

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Originally Posted by Purist

The359, what I'm saying is that if an FIA-licensed driver were to take part in an event within a series that is not under the FIA's umbrella in some fashion, that driver's license could be revoked by the FIA.

But why?

minimangler · 19 Jul 2007, 07:58 (Ref:1967186)

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Originally Posted by The359

IMSA is an FIA member. FIA operates everywhere.

Kinda like the 'Mysterons' from Captain Scarlet really, you can't escape.

SebringMG · 19 Jul 2007, 08:06 (Ref:1967199)

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Originally Posted by The359

But why?

Coz they are ebil swines

minimangler · 19 Jul 2007, 08:08 (Ref:1967203)

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Originally Posted by SebringMG

Coz they are ebil swines

Scarily more and more like the mysterons. (i guessed that should say evil?)

HORNDAWG · 23 Aug 2007, 17:47 (Ref:1995258)

So mates who has the goods on whether Modena is going to show at PLM to try to win the GT-1 Privateer title over the Lienhard MC-12?

L.P.

AU N EGL · 23 Aug 2007, 18:04 (Ref:1995273)

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Originally Posted by Hugewally

I seem to think that NASCAR hasn't had anything to do with the FIA for many, many years now...

They have not, but NASCAR is a member of ACCUS.

yamato · 24 Aug 2007, 17:46 (Ref:1995948)

FYI-

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3.12 - Number of cars admitted:
• Test day sessions: Not Applicable
• Qualifying practice sessions: 52 Maximum
• Race: 52 Maximum

dxk1 · 24 Aug 2007, 20:11 (Ref:1996008)

I was just looking at last year's PLM entry list. There were two Audis among 8 P1s, two Penske Porsches among 6 P2s, two Corvettes and 2 Astons making up the entire GT1 field and 2 Panoz, 2 Ferraris, 2 BMWs and 4 Porsches making up the field of 10 GT2s. There was a total of 28 entrants of which 23 basically finished the 1000 mile race! It would be nice to see some LMS P1s this year as the ALMS field is really depleted. I believe the LMS P2s will probably be hesitant to come face the Porsche Spyders and Acuras, which have given Audi fits. It would be nice to have some LMS GT1s like Oreca and Modena show up along with Doran's MC-12, which produce a nice field to challenge the Corvettes (I've basically given up on Prodrive). Our GT2 Class is OK but some guests would be welcome.

Just as an aside, Panoz finished 4 & 5 in class last year! Not too bad, especially after winning the GT2 Class at both Sebring and Le Mans! What happened to them this year? It's so disappointing that they have not continued to improve and give Ferrari and Porsche steady competition. The Auberlin/Hand car had the lead at Road America before they ran into problems, so you know the potential is there.

DK

Zytek_Fan · 26 Aug 2007, 01:49 (Ref:1996588)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

I was just looking at last year's PLM entry list. There were two Audis among 8 P1s, two Penske Porsches among 6 P2s, two Corvettes and 2 Astons making up the entire GT1 field and 2 Panoz, 2 Ferraris, 2 BMWs and 4 Porsches making up the field of 10 GT2s. There was a total of 28 entrants of which 23 basically finished the 1000 mile race! It would be nice to see some LMS P1s this year as the ALMS field is really depleted. I believe the LMS P2s will probably be hesitant to come face the Porsche Spyders and Acuras, which have given Audi fits. It would be nice to have some LMS GT1s like Oreca and Modena show up along with Doran's MC-12, which produce a nice field to challenge the Corvettes (I've basically given up on Prodrive). Our GT2 Class is OK but some guests would be welcome.

Just as an aside, Panoz finished 4 & 5 in class last year! Not too bad, especially after winning the GT2 Class at both Sebring and Le Mans! What happened to them this year? It's so disappointing that they have not continued to improve and give Ferrari and Porsche steady competition. The Auberlin/Hand car had the lead at Road America before they ran into problems, so you know the potential is there.

DK

It's not really depleted, it's pathetic. ALMS really needs something that will draw teams to it, like LMS has with the 1000km races, which is like the good old days.

First off, ALMS really needs to reevaluate the tracks. Does anybody like them racing on street circuits? I for one, hate the idea of it. The FIA GT round at Bucharest only worked because it was well executed, with plenty of room for overtaking and such.

The359 · 26 Aug 2007, 04:41 (Ref:1996610)

So wait, the ALMS can't execute street circuits with overtaking possibilities?

Zytek_Fan · 26 Aug 2007, 04:52 (Ref:1996612)

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So wait, the ALMS can't execute street circuits with overtaking possibilities?

San Jose was really narrow.

Purist · 26 Aug 2007, 05:37 (Ref:1996615)

ALMS doesn't run San Jose. And, interestingly enough, that hairpin at San Jose makes quite a good overtaking spot.

Practically speaking, San Jose doesn't make sense with ALMS running at Laguna Seca. There are no suitable permanent natural terrain road courses in Texas or SoCal (Houston and Long Beach). And HPD has a major presence with its three LMP2s (Long Beach and St. Petersburg). Detroit is the Motor City, so it makes sense to have a race there (get the attention of multiple manufacturers hopefully). Not to mention, MIS's road course hasn't been used in decades. And Gingerman, Grattan, and Waterford Hills aren't considered up to standard.

Portland and Sears Point weren't promoted worth a darn by the people whose job it is to do such things (like the event promoter/track itself), and SMI (Sears Point) wanted to appease IRL and NASCAR.

HORNDAWG · 26 Aug 2007, 05:58 (Ref:1996620)

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Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

It's not really depleted, it's pathetic. ALMS really needs something that will draw teams to it, like LMS has with the 1000km races, which is like the good old days.

First off, ALMS really needs to reevaluate the tracks. Does anybody like them racing on street circuits? I for one, hate the idea of it. The FIA GT round at Bucharest only worked because it was well executed, with plenty of room for overtaking and such.

Hummn! I think there is a thread around here on that subject.

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99140

L.P.

TWK · 26 Aug 2007, 07:01 (Ref:1996631)

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Originally Posted by The359

But why?

Because.

Zytek_Fan · 26 Aug 2007, 07:50 (Ref:1996646)

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Originally Posted by Purist

ALMS doesn't run San Jose. And, interestingly enough, that hairpin at San Jose makes quite a good overtaking spot.

Practically speaking, San Jose doesn't make sense with ALMS running at Laguna Seca. There are no suitable permanent natural terrain road courses in Texas or SoCal (Houston and Long Beach). And HPD has a major presence with its three LMP2s (Long Beach and St. Petersburg). Detroit is the Motor City, so it makes sense to have a race there (get the attention of multiple manufacturers hopefully). Not to mention, MIS's road course hasn't been used in decades. And Gingerman, Grattan, and Waterford Hills aren't considered up to standard.

Portland and Sears Point weren't promoted worth a darn by the people whose job it is to do such things (like the event promoter/track itself), and SMI (Sears Point) wanted to appease IRL and NASCAR.

Bit of a shame to lose Portland too. It was the closest one to me

ALMS needs to run on some American Classic circuits, like Watkins Glen for instance. Running on circuits with historical significance should bring some crowd.

KA · 26 Aug 2007, 10:54 (Ref:1996719)

Something interesting tucked away in DSC's Mosport Saturday coverage.....

"Both Jon and Clint Field of Intersport indicated that they may indeed be using a different car as soon as Petit. Stay tuned…"

Zurbert82 · 26 Aug 2007, 17:33 (Ref:1996927)

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Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Bit of a shame to lose Portland too. It was the closest one to me

ALMS needs to run on some American Classic circuits, like Watkins Glen for instance. Running on circuits with historical significance should bring some crowd.

Watkins Glen wont happen as long as it is owned by the ISC. They currently run plenty of circuits with historical significance that attract large crowds such as Sebring, Long Beach, Lime Rock, Road America, and Mosport.

Zytek_Fan · 26 Aug 2007, 19:30 (Ref:1996971)

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Originally Posted by KA

Something interesting tucked away in DSC's Mosport Saturday coverage.....

"Both Jon and Clint Field of Intersport indicated that they may indeed be using a different car as soon as Petit. Stay tuned…"

Did they keep their Lola? New car? Or will they be joining another team?

vorsprung · 26 Aug 2007, 19:37 (Ref:1996977)

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Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Did they keep their Lola? New car? Or will they be joining another team?

IIRC B-K has Intersport's old Lola.

ger80 · 26 Aug 2007, 19:44 (Ref:1996981)

Makes sense to drive the new car, which they need in 08, already for PLM.

Zytek_Fan · 26 Aug 2007, 20:17 (Ref:1997006)

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Originally Posted by ger80

Makes sense to drive the new car, which they need in 08, already for PLM.

Maybe a new Creation?

ger80 · 26 Aug 2007, 20:25 (Ref:1997013)

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Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Maybe a new Creation?

Maybe the Embassy configuration

?

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