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You can't predict the future. All or none of them could have problems. I know the Mazda had issues last year but for their sake hopefully they fixed them.
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The Corvette DP was one helluva machine. I'll miss that. The only DP I ever liked. I hope the Caddy wows us when it is revealed. |
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I know, no way but.....I can can dream, can't I?
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26 Nov 2016, 05:58 (Ref:3691082) | #155 | |
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Love that LMP02.
While I don't have my hopes up, I'd love to see the Cadillac DPi in the silver/black paint. |
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26 Nov 2016, 18:05 (Ref:3691195) | #156 | |
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I think you could see one in that scheme, think WTR could make that livery work with Konica. Just as easily see the exact livery of last year over the Caddy but Wayne does love racing history and could see that as a great homage to the last Caddy he raced against.
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26 Nov 2016, 19:00 (Ref:3691203) | #157 | ||
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Add an ACO P2 to the confirmed list!
DragonSpeed Announces their plans to go for the overall in next year's Rolex 24 with Loic Duval, Ben Hanley, Henrik Hedman, and Nicolas Lapierre in an ORECA-07 Gibson! http://www.dailysportscar.com/2016/1...-24-entry.html |
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26 Nov 2016, 19:46 (Ref:3691214) | #158 | ||
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Sportscar365 Link on the announcement as well.
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/dr...ex-24-program/ |
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26 Nov 2016, 23:08 (Ref:3691266) | #160 | |
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2017 Daytona Rolex 24 Potential Entries
Thats 12 announced entries already right?
(If we ignore the fact that Cadillac haven't technically announced) Without news yet from Rebellion, SMP, Jagonya Ayam, maybe maybe maybe just maybe a temporary P2 from Penske Pretty darn good |
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Anywho, if so, can I keep dreamin' and grandfather a coupla' these?: |
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27 Nov 2016, 01:31 (Ref:3691295) | #162 | ||
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No, you can't.
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Awww, c'mon mannnnnn. It's P2. And heck, it's like me....olllddd... And I don't recollect one ever goin' 24 hours....let 'em try.
edit: Oooopppsss. I'm a liar (well, not, I just didn't remember); they won P2 at Le Mans in '08 and '09. Last edited by jimclark; 27 Nov 2016 at 02:07. |
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Haven't posted much here lately, for a litany of reasons. But now I'm extremely excited by the potential of hearing at least half a dozen Gibson screamers based on the comments by a couple of recent trackside observers and the video clip of a Ligier JP217 testing at Estoril. It's been a a while since IMSAs had a full time screamer in the prototype ranks, the PLM Rebellion naturally aspirated Toyota notwithstanding. Initially, when I read that Gibson (formally Zytek) was awarded the P2 engine contract, I was a bit disappointed as I thought the engine might be based on Nissan's existing P2 V-8 architecture, which sounded like a pair of 4 cylinder engines. Instead, Gibson has gone back to their roots, not unlike their old marvelous 3.4 liter, and produced a thoroughbred racing that's got a wonderful soundtrack and should bring many a smile as they make their way around the banking. |
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I haven't heard the "Gibson" but I'll take your word for it. I will prefer, however, to your "making their way around the banking", their banging gears whilst accelerating and synchronizing while downshifting. |
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28 Nov 2016, 19:11 (Ref:3691855) | #168 | ||
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Please don't take my word for it. Just Google: "Ligier JP217 Estoril" and tell me what you think. It's there along with a couple of LMP3s, but it's easy to discern the difference. Granted it's nothing like the glorious BMW LMRs or Jaguar's XJRs of years past, it's just nice to hear something different. And you're quite right, on the overrun, shifting, braking, etc, it's all very lovely to take in all the popping and banging too. I think the Gibson will deliver, just like the old Zyteks Todd |
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Also a great video thats lets you get a sense of the note is another IMSA video from the Bus-Stop. https://www.facebook.com/IMSA/videos/1148718245206426/ (Car can be seen at the :52 seconds remaining mark). |
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"nothing like the glorious BMW LMRs or Jaguar's XJRs"
Bah. Humbug. Give me some CSLs ('75, '76 and Kenper Miller later) doin' it. |
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I just noticed that the Alegra Motorsports has posted pictures of their recently acquired Porsche 911 GT3 R that they will be taking to the Rolex 24 next year. Add another confirmed GTD entry to the list!
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...20366207985711 |
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However it will not happen because they accept the GT3 engines but do not allow the V12. It will even be difficult for Audi or Lamborghini to bring the V10, these are admitted but overweight. I do not understand why they do not want different types of motors and of course different types of sound, as any power difference is corrected by BOP. I really liked the battle of Ferrari vs American motors at the WSC time. |
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