Petit Le Mans 2012 Entry list discussion/speculation - Page 13

Fogelhund · 27 Sep 2012, 20:43 (Ref:3142713)

If I counted right, we have 43 entries. Would have been any harm in allowing those Audi R8's that were interested to run unclassified, or a DP for that matter?

fieldodreams79 · 28 Sep 2012, 00:44 (Ref:3142781)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

If I counted right, we have 43 entries. Would have been any harm in allowing those Audi R8's that were interested to run unclassified, or a DP for that matter?

Why not, right? That's the "new direction" of the series...would be interesting to see how they would compare. I saw in DP run mid pack in some historics racing a few years back.

broadrun96 · 28 Sep 2012, 01:00 (Ref:3142784)

I was hoping someone would approach them about an R8 or SLS running unclassified but then there is always next to test GT3s if they want to consider them for post-merger.

Canada ALMS fan · 28 Sep 2012, 04:16 (Ref:3142830)

^I was fortunate enough to be in the Audi Experience (hospitality) at both Daytona and Sebring this year. I asked Al Masaood directly (Oryx) and a couple of the APR guys if they had any plans to do the ALMS later in the year, particularly PLM, and they said they would "come over" as soon as possible so the desire was definitely there. Oryx was almost done before they started so it may have been moot but the APR guys were in the Audi area at Sebring too...
I know they work on Audis in the "real world" so that may not have meant much.

CyberMotor · 30 Sep 2012, 14:10 (Ref:3144150)

Here it is, blast from the past. PLM 2002 10 years ago...

http://www.lasersol.com/CyberMotor/plm_2002/index.html

DeathOrGlory · 30 Sep 2012, 15:12 (Ref:3144166)

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Originally Posted by Canada ALMS fan

^I was fortunate enough to be in the Audi Experience (hospitality) at both Daytona and Sebring this year. I asked Al Masaood directly (Oryx) and a couple of the APR guys if they had any plans to do the ALMS later in the year, particularly PLM, and they said they would "come over" as soon as possible so the desire was definitely there. Oryx was almost done before they started so it may have been moot but the APR guys were in the Audi area at Sebring too...
I know they work on Audis in the "real world" so that may not have meant much.

Of Oryx goes, will it be for the GAGT R8 or a rented LMP?

cbbrit · 30 Sep 2012, 15:14 (Ref:3144167)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

I was hoping someone would approach them about an R8 or SLS running unclassified but then there is always next to test GT3s if they want to consider them for post-merger.

That's exactly what I did at Baltimore last month. I asked ALMS COO Scott Elkins if a certain team could have an R8 entry to run unclassified and was told "Absolutely not. It's not in our business model." I then asked the same question for an entry to run unclassified in 2013 and was given the same answer, despite the fact that in 2014 there will be GT3 cars running in the new series! Go figure! It will be very interesting to see what he has to say about the BMW Z4 GT3 which is being developed to run in the ALMS next year; it runs a V8 which hasn't even been homologated in a road car yet. Remember GT3 cars are "not in our business model." Let's see what happens here!

**skycafe** · 30 Sep 2012, 16:03 (Ref:3144185)

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Originally Posted by cbbrit

That's exactly what I did at Baltimore last month. I asked ALMS COO Scott Elkins if a certain team could have an R8 entry to run unclassified and was told "Absolutely not. It's not in our business model." I then asked the same question for an entry to run unclassified in 2013 and was given the same answer, despite the fact that in 2014 there will be GT3 cars running in the new series! Go figure! It will be very interesting to see what he has to say about the BMW Z4 GT3 which is being developed to run in the ALMS next year; it runs a V8 which hasn't even been homologated in a road car yet. Remember GT3 cars are "not in our business model." Let's see what happens here!

and yet they have the Delta, they would take the Porsche hybrid, Drayson a few years ago ran an Aston at Sebring that was a dressed up GT3, a Lambo was run that was pretty much a GT3.

Jonerz · 30 Sep 2012, 16:27 (Ref:3144203)

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Originally Posted by CyberMotor

Here it is, blast from the past. PLM 2002 10 years ago...

http://www.lasersol.com/CyberMotor/plm_2002/index.html

Awesome! Thank you very much.

Chris

**joeb** · 1 Oct 2012, 01:19 (Ref:3144377)

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Originally Posted by CyberMotor

Here it is, blast from the past. PLM 2002 10 years ago...

http://www.lasersol.com/CyberMotor/plm_2002/index.html

Thanks for the memories! That was 1 year before my first Petit, but great to see.

Canada ALMS fan · 1 Oct 2012, 03:13 (Ref:3144409)

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Originally Posted by DeathOrGlory

Of Oryx goes, will it be for the GAGT R8 or a rented LMP?

They won't. Marsal and Lux are in the Dyson #20 so that's not an option and the R8's are not legal. He cited business commitments when he stepped away from racing his R8 so not sure if he had the time anyway if there was a viable option IMO.

Jonerz · 1 Oct 2012, 07:52 (Ref:3144482)

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Originally Posted by Canada ALMS fan

They won't. Marsal and Lux are in the Dyson #20 so that's not an option and the R8's are not legal. He cited business commitments when he stepped away from racing his R8 so not sure if he had the time anyway if there was a viable option IMO.

I thought the 20 will be piloted by Patterson, Marsal and Burgess. But I could be misremembering...

Chris

extramundane · 1 Oct 2012, 12:17 (Ref:3144586)

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Originally Posted by Jonerz

I thought the 20 will be piloted by Patterson, Marsal and Burgess. But I could be misremembering...

Chris

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/spor...on-290598.html

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Sports car ace Mark Patterson will co-drive with Michael Marsal in the No. 20 Dyson Lola Mazda at the VIR 240, and will join Chris Dyson and co-driver Guy Smith in the No. 16 for Petit Le Mans.

DeathOrGlory · 1 Oct 2012, 14:13 (Ref:3144647)

So much for Steven Kane...

DHH will throw a fit!

Jonerz · 1 Oct 2012, 18:41 (Ref:3144755)

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Originally Posted by extramundane

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/spor...on-290598.html

I like Mark Patterson, he is a great character and has a strong love for sports car racing. I really hope he keeps the car on the black stuff and keeps Dyson close to the lead lap.

Chris

cbbrit · 3 Oct 2012, 15:03 (Ref:3145751)

Entry list just released.

http://www.alms.com/sites/default/fi...%20Entry_0.pdf

BSchneiderFan · 3 Oct 2012, 15:11 (Ref:3145757)

Shame there are no Audis, but understandable.

cbbrit · 3 Oct 2012, 15:16 (Ref:3145763)

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Originally Posted by cbbrit

Entry list just released.

http://www.alms.com/sites/default/fi...%20Entry_0.pdf

Great to see Steven Kane has been brought in to drive the primary Dyson Lola #16. Interesting to see that ESM haven't nominated their drivers yet. I've heard that the #01 will have a strong third driver, perhaps Olivier Beretta or another of the AF Corsa drivers who have the race week off between WEC races in Fuji and Shanghai.

Victor_RO · 3 Oct 2012, 15:30 (Ref:3145772)

I see Lucas Ordonez is listed both in the Deltawing and in the Greaves Zytek... he's going to be rather busy if it stays like that. Of course, I wouldn't want to be him if he accidentally takes out one of his cars with his other car...

fieldodreams79 · 3 Oct 2012, 17:02 (Ref:3145807)

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Originally Posted by cbbrit

Entry list just released.

http://www.alms.com/sites/default/fi...%20Entry_0.pdf

Yep, there it is... It's official.

I am still going and will have a great time!

dxk1 · 3 Oct 2012, 17:20 (Ref:3145811)

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Originally Posted by cbbrit

Entry list just released.

http://www.alms.com/sites/default/fi...%20Entry_0.pdf

So looks like Tucker will be driving in both the 055 and 95 again, with Franchitte Bros. in the 95 and with Diaz and Buchut in the 055. Nice line-ups in both cars.

DK

WMUCarGuy · 3 Oct 2012, 18:26 (Ref:3145834)

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Originally Posted by cbbrit

Great to see Steven Kane has been brought in to drive the primary Dyson Lola #16. Interesting to see that ESM haven't nominated their drivers yet. I've heard that the #01 will have a strong third driver, perhaps Olivier Beretta or another of the AF Corsa drivers who have the race week off between WEC races in Fuji and Shanghai.

If they were smart, they'd just put Cosmo in the 01 with Sharp and van Overbeek. Perhaps Mike Hedlund will race with Ed Brown in the Am car and they can bring in another paying driver to fill the third seat.

Fogelhund · 3 Oct 2012, 18:41 (Ref:3145843)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

If they were smart, they'd just put Cosmo in the 01 with Sharp and van Overbeek. Perhaps Mike Hedlund will race with Ed Brown in the Am car and they can bring in another paying driver to fill the third seat.

Ed Brown wants to win GTE-Am... he doesn't need pay drivers, and is unlikely to bring them in.

If he is smart, he'll bring in someone like Fisichella and Bruni, one for each cars existing lineups.

Canada ALMS fan · 3 Oct 2012, 19:29 (Ref:3145859)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Ed Brown wants to win GTE-Am... he doesn't need pay drivers, and is unlikely to bring them in.

If he is smart, he'll bring in someone like Fisichella and Bruni, one for each cars existing lineups.

Scott Sharp did "lend" Johannes

to Scuderia Corsa to help Ferrari win the manufacturers' championship in GA, perhaps the favour will be returned in the form of a factory shoe or two for PLM?

The Badger · 3 Oct 2012, 19:49 (Ref:3145867)

Griffin would be good with Bruni .

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