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We are wandering (understatement!) off topic here. There are many threads on the distraction and if it is a new point please feel free to open a new thread. Please can we not let this general topic dominate all other interesting topics, even if it is always important.
Please keep this thread to the exciting new Lola. Thanks. Last edited by Adam43; 10 Mar 2007 at 12:49. |
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Perhaps myself, and numerous other posters on this board who have at various times questioned the same attitude in your posts, are confused by the fact that you never seem to state anything that you like about modern sportscar racing. To try and keep this topic on, well, topic, perhaps you could actually address what, per se, about this "Detroit iron" would make the Lola more interesting than a 5.5L Judd V10? Are you suggesting this from a marketing angle eg. name-recognition from a Big 3 manufacturer, which would make "Detroit brandname" a more appropriate turn of phrase? Or has my oh-so-boring arrogant asininity scared you away from answering? |
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Upon reflection, I realize my tone could have been misconstrued. While I still object to the rather derogatory and insulting comments directed at me, I apologize if I was out of line.
I'd still like my question answered. |
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Americans manufacturers should support their own sportscar series , and they dont !!! The teams did support IMSA back in the 80's , which was almost the same as Group C . Why dont they support the ALMS now ? |
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I do assume all here are smart enough to realize such, therefore as such, it would be interesting to me; but I do believe that several other posters have said they would like to see Chevy in p1; therefore again, it "could" be interesting if Detroit iron was under the hood. Quote:
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Mods - some of us want to talk about Lola Coupes - but the thread seems to be getting hung up on a US vs EU debate...
Can we please get back to the Lola chassis - to be honest its going to be fitted with the same engines used by the roadster (AER/Audi/Honda? etc..) But is there customer interest in a Coupe - Epsilon don't seem to have one despite a really clever design. I imagine a coupe has a significantly higher price tag... see the last story here - on another LMP Coupe (LMPC?) http://www.mulsannescorner.com/newsfeb07.html |
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Interst iss there in a coupe, but the clincher here could be that Lola are looking at the potential for a manufacturer tie in - The major stumbling blocks really are - What incentive is there to develop/ buy a coupe if the open cars are still eligible from 2010 and would Lola offer this car simply as a factory car for a nominated partner and not as a customer chassis.
I'd suggest that if we see the Peugeot running at an advantage in some areas this season then interst will blossom in the concept - Either way the general state of the LMP market seems to be on the up just now. |
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Originally I thought there is concern in buying a coupe, and then it might not fit the 2010 regs.
Now that the open top cars will be allowed to continue on into 2010 it doesn't make sense to go to a coupe until you know the exact regulations to base them on. |
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Nobody cares or could neccessrily recognise a protoype or F1 car. Point is a Ferrari F1 car or Audi LMP1 is used to promote the brand and technology. It just appears to me motorsport in the US is targeted at the lowest common denominator, if it's not a Ford or Chevy with Kelloggs plastered on it's side, no ones interested! |
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Sorry, thread closed.
The topic has been ruined by unfriendly arrogant bickering taking us off topic. It isn't 10-10ths style. Feel free to start another thread on the Lola, but this one is a lost cause. Last edited by Adam43; 10 Mar 2007 at 12:55. |
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