i just read this at
www.lmsr.net
"off the record comment....Ford/Jaguar looking hard at ACO after F1 turmoil...2006 is possible GTP project...far from confirmed but in talks..."we have certainly noticed the growth in ALMS/LeMans attendance and the television packages. We are evaluating our racing options...Jaguar has a solid history in sportscar racing. It is our understanding that Sebring/LeMans now have the the reach of seven F1 rounds at 1/10 the cost.""
i hope they do join the alms/lemans. it would be interesting to see what their design would look like and what their engine will be