FIA GT 2003 poetentially to be the strongest ever year for FIA GT?

SALEEN S7R · 20 Nov 2002, 16:52 (Ref:433322)

With a possible 4 Saleen S7Rs, 4 Ferrari 550s, 4 Vipers and 3 Lister Storms in the Main GT class. In the NGT Class there will be the usual teams plus one more addition Veloxq motorsport. So with the 2 Freisgner Porsches, 2 RWS Porsches, 2 Veloxq ferraris and 2 JMB Ferraris it looks to me to be stronger than ever.

At least thats what it sounds like to me on paper. I for one cant wait for the start of the season and hopefully see the Ferraris Saleens and Lister go head and head at the front of the field. Then in NGT the JMB, Friesnger, RWS and Veloxq Motorsport cars battle it out for the NGT class lead.

Roll on 2003!

Cynic · 20 Nov 2002, 17:00 (Ref:433333)

It's certainly going to be the end of the Lister as a competitive car (much as I hate to say it). With the freeze on Viper development ended, the Ferrari 550's picking up the pace, and the Saleen pretty dominant in most series it's contested, I think it's going to be a three-way battle between these marques. Now if someone can just persuade Porsche to build another GT1 type car.....

SALEEN S7R · 20 Nov 2002, 17:05 (Ref:433341)

I agree with everything u say apart from the stuff about the Vipers a new suspension system wont be enough for the Viper to catch up with the Lister Ferrari and Saleen, I personally dont think. I think Ferrari and Saleen will be the dominant force and Lister will be right behind them along with the best of the vipers.

SFonseca · 20 Nov 2002, 18:10 (Ref:433384)

4 Vipers? I count six or more: 2 Carsport, 2 Labre, 2 Paul Belmondo and one more of Force One. You cannot forget that Team ART and Zwaart Racing are other potencial Viper entrants.

4 Saleen S7R? Two from GNM and no more rumoured

4 Ferrari 550M? Two from Care-Racing and one from Wieth, no more rumourred.

**Adam43** · 20 Nov 2002, 18:25 (Ref:433394)

I agree, I'm not sure the new suspension will transform the Viper. However I think with a slight improvement in performance and strength in numbers it may win a few.

It is difficult to see the Lister matching the others next year.

We'll see.

SALEEN S7R · 20 Nov 2002, 20:08 (Ref:433461)

Fonsesca I did say potential, in this weeks AUTOSPORT, RML has said hes looking into running 2 Saleens in the FIA GT championship and other big endurance sportscar races. As for the 4 Ferrari 550s sorry I mean 5 2 BMS Ferraris, 1 Dart Racing ferrari, and 2 Weith Racing has said they are planning on running 2 cars in the FIA GT series in 2003 as well as other endurance races for the confirmation of their plans read this. http://www.crash.net/news_detail.asp...&language_id=1

paul-collins · 20 Nov 2002, 21:45 (Ref:433529)

I thought Carsport was doing Zondas?

SALEEN S7R · 20 Nov 2002, 21:51 (Ref:433533)

So did I originally but someone told me they were running in the ALMS. And 2 Vipers in the FIA GT series, so I took their word for it. Thinking about it though they probably woudnt have enough cash to run in both series. Particualy the ALMS. Im going back to my previous frame of mind and beliving the Carsport team are only running Zodas in the FIA GT series.

SFonseca · 21 Nov 2002, 10:40 (Ref:433844)

Yes, it's true. Carsport will stay in Europe with two Chrysler Viper GTS-R. I won't be so sure about DART Ferrari.

Es Nes · 21 Nov 2002, 19:44 (Ref:434200)

now all we need is complete tv coverage ...

SALEEN S7R · 21 Nov 2002, 20:12 (Ref:434216)

We already have that, providing u live in Europe and have acess to Sattilete tv or Cable, EUROSPORT.

Es Nes · 22 Nov 2002, 02:21 (Ref:434409)

shame i dont live it europe ...

SALEEN S7R · 22 Nov 2002, 12:44 (Ref:434603)

ah i see, your not from America by any chance? I understand that SPEED are screening all the Super Racing weekends there now during the off season....

a_r_c_a · 22 Nov 2002, 13:15 (Ref:434621)

Quote:

Originally posted by SALEEN S7R
With a possible 4 Saleen S7Rs, 4 Ferrari 550s, 4 Vipers and 3 Lister Storms in the Main GT class. In the NGT Class there will be the usual teams plus one more addition Veloxq motorsport. So with the 2 Freisgner Porsches, 2 RWS Porsches, 2 Veloxq ferraris and 2 JMB Ferraris it looks to me to be stronger than ever.

Check your entry list. Ok, Are you ready to take off do it slow? Where are the privateer Porsche's?

SALEEN S7R · 22 Nov 2002, 13:23 (Ref:434631)

lol I know the entry list thanks. As for the privateer Porsches RWS and Freisnger are Privateers. They arent even works supported in terms of the actual cars, they have porsche factory drivers occasionaly but not equipment thats AJR. Also FIA GT dosent allow factory teams into the championship.

a_r_c_a · 22 Nov 2002, 13:26 (Ref:434634)

Check your entry list again. Ok? You didn't try enought. Autoorlando is a privateer porsche team.

SALEEN S7R · 22 Nov 2002, 13:28 (Ref:434641)

lol yeah and ur point is? They arent a top team like, JMB, Friesnger, RWS, Veloxq. As for my entry list, its just fine thanks.

a_r_c_a · 22 Nov 2002, 13:34 (Ref:434649)

Autorlando is better than british veloqx. There is something deep in you.

SALEEN S7R · 22 Nov 2002, 14:29 (Ref:434693)

lol u are entitled to your opinon, I am to mine. I think Veloqx is better myself.

Osella · 22 Nov 2002, 18:44 (Ref:434842)

Quote:

Originally posted by a_r_c_a
There is something deep in you.

he's a philosopher?

Osella · 22 Nov 2002, 18:47 (Ref:434845)

Quote:

Originally posted by a_r_c_a
british veloqx.

just so we don't confuse it with honduran or congolese veloqx perhaps?

Speedworx · 22 Nov 2002, 19:18 (Ref:434876)

It should be a great season. I can't wait!!!

SALEEN S7R · 22 Nov 2002, 20:16 (Ref:434915)

Same here, roll on 2003!

Es Nes · 23 Nov 2002, 03:03 (Ref:435103)

Quote:

Originally posted by SALEEN S7R
ah i see, your not from America by any chance? I understand that SPEED are screening all the Super Racing weekends there now during the off season....

yup. ive seen speed cover etcc, btcc, f3000, and aussie v8s recently, but, havent heard anything about fia gt

i think we got highlights of last years fia scc. but, how can you properly show a 4-5 hour race in 1 hour?

SALEEN S7R · 23 Nov 2002, 03:17 (Ref:435106)

lol we only get 1hr highlights of FIA GT also, and 1hr of FIA SCC. Your lucky lol at least u get live coverage of the ALMS to top that. All we get is a 1hr highlights programme, still its better than nothing.

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