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Old 14 Feb 2011, 21:51 (Ref:2831237)   #1
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Old 15 Feb 2011, 02:58 (Ref:2831362)   #2
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As much as I like the car, Ford stopped building them several years ago which kinda makes you wonder why they'd put money into it now? I'm not complaining, though!
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Old 15 Feb 2011, 12:46 (Ref:2831549)   #4
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Not sure about the money situation but they have developed that car quite a bit the last few years. We should see some decent finishes from the Lazzaro/Murry pairing this year.
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We should see some decent finishes from the Lazzaro/Murry pairing this year.
Woooo ..... I wasnt aware that these two are together . Nice . Who will join them for Sebring , Said perhaps ? Hope to see them get their 2nd entry for LM too .
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Not sure about the money situation but they have developed that car quite a bit the last few years. We should see some decent finishes from the Lazzaro/Murry pairing this year.
The second car is confirmed for the entire year. Anthony was very quick last week at the test. The Michelin's should help out a great deal.

An interview w/David & Andrea Robertson shot a Sebring.

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Hope to see them get their 2nd entry for LM too .
It's the first GT reserve, so it's very likely that it will get in, unless this is a freak year of no drop-outs.
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Woooo ..... I wasnt aware that these two are together . Nice . Who will join them for Sebring , Said perhaps ? Hope to see them get their 2nd entry for LM too .
They are looking at Rob Bell for Sebring & PLM. The third driver for LeMans is open at this time, but it will be an American.
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As much as I like the car, Ford stopped building them several years ago which kinda makes you wonder why they'd put money into it now? I'm not complaining, though!
Rumors are growing that Ford has another GT in the cards, so perhaps, they want to keep the GT in people's minds.
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Didn't Ford build 10 new chassis recently just for racing? (built at the factory, sent to Matech then for race preparation) Since Matech has gone under and probably only 5 of those chassis have been used (4 regular cars + the one written off in Abu Dhabi), I wonder if Ford can "redirect" the remaining ones down to Doran for use by the Robertsons?
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Old 15 Feb 2011, 17:05 (Ref:2831682)   #11
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Who will be the other driver for the Robertson's for Sebring? I thought Boris Said was helping in their car for the ALMS test. It would be nice to see Lazzaro/Murry/Said for Sebring that would be a solid effort.
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It would be nice to see Lazzaro/Murry/Said for Sebring that would be a solid effort.
With difficulty deciding who would be the weak link in that trio, it would be a dream lineup for the Robertsons.

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Didn't Ford build 10 new chassis recently just for racing? (built at the factory, sent to Matech then for race preparation) Since Matech has gone under and probably only 5 of those chassis have been used (4 regular cars + the one written off in Abu Dhabi), I wonder if Ford can "redirect" the remaining ones down to Doran for use by the Robertsons?
The Ford GT chassis used by Robertson comes straight off a show room floor and is then modified by Doran. That's the extent of Ford's involvement in the chassis.
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Didn't Ford build 10 new chassis recently just for racing? (built at the factory, sent to Matech then for race preparation) Since Matech has gone under and probably only 5 of those chassis have been used (4 regular cars + the one written off in Abu Dhabi), I wonder if Ford can "redirect" the remaining ones down to Doran for use by the Robertsons?
Weren't they used for the GT3 cars as well?
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They are a Le Mans alternate as well. I guess they have sorted out the homologation issue??
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I thought Boris Said was helping in their car for the ALMS test.
He was. He was teamed with Dave & Andrea Robertson. Boris helped Dave get around Sebring faster than he has gone before. He would be paired with them. Rob Bell, like at PLM, would be in the PRO car for Sebring.

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They have a firm entry in GTE-AM and are an alternate in GTE-Pro. The car has always been homolgated to ACO rules.
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When will this expire?
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When will this expire?
This article says cars can be used that haven't been in production for 7 to 8 years.

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Does anybody know if the 2nd Ford gets into LeMans, do both cars have to go to the test days? OR can they send one car and all of the drivers?
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Does anybody know if the 2nd Ford gets into LeMans, do both cars have to go to the test days? OR can they send one car and all of the drivers?
The plan is to send both cars.. I'll have more in a story on their logistical plans next week on SPEED.com
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Didn't Ford build 10 new chassis recently just for racing? (built at the factory, sent to Matech then for race preparation) Since Matech has gone under and probably only 5 of those chassis have been used (4 regular cars + the one written off in Abu Dhabi), I wonder if Ford can "redirect" the remaining ones down to Doran for use by the Robertsons?
I am curious if the continuation production changes the age rule on homologation? Changes or advances?
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I am curious if the continuation production changes the age rule on homologation? Changes or advances?
The way the homologation rules were explained to me, after Doran Ford GT chassis #001 was homologated. All Doran built Fords were then homologated for 5 years. Those chassis went to Matech, so after Matech #001 was homologated all Matech Fords have a life span of 5 years. This would also hold true with Pratt & Miller and Riley Corvettes. If anyone else knows if the rules work this way, I'd be more than happy to hear if this is correct.
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