Stop the press ! Oreca to claim a victory with Audi ! - Page 2

Nordic · 29 Nov 2004, 17:12 (Ref:1167193)

I doubt Audi have either made any new R8's in the last year, nor do they have any current spec laying around, where is the Audi France car (or cars)coming from, is it the Audi UK car or the Goh car maybe?.
Hope its not the one champion where trying to sell on e.bay!

If I recal correctly, palystation and Prost have a history togeather, via his failed F1 team.

If its already been talked about sorry, but we have 3 treads now on pretty much the same story and I may have missed it

Gilles · 29 Nov 2004, 17:18 (Ref:1167196)

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Originally posted by Nordic
I doubt Audi have either made any new R8's in the last year, nor do they have any current spec laying around, where is the Audi France car (or cars)coming from, is it the Audi UK car or the Goh car maybe?.
Hope its not the one champion where trying to sell on e.bay!

If I recal correctly, palystation and Prost have a history togeather, via his failed F1 team.

If its already been talked about sorry, but we have 3 treads now on pretty much the same story and I may have missed it

It's a former Veloqx R8 ... and Prost F1 racing team was sponsored by Sega !

**skycafe** · 29 Nov 2004, 17:27 (Ref:1167203)

So far the announcements say only Le Mans, and the importance of the single race. It isn't looking good for LMES or say a nice early year jaunt over to Sebring, is it? (I would love to see that livery under a nice spring Florida sky!!!!)

simon c · 29 Nov 2004, 17:33 (Ref:1167210)

But what does this all mean for Pesca???

He lost Peugeot money, may lose top line drivers and now seems destined to lose Playstation money, unless Playstation backs his team too? - Its possible isn't it. Lets hope so.

Nordic · 29 Nov 2004, 17:36 (Ref:1167215)

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It isn't looking good for LMES or say a nice early year jaunt over to Sebring

Crikey, if they miss Sebring, will the ACO grant them an entry

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It's a former Veloqx R8 ... and Prost F1 racing team was sponsored by Sega

Would that be the Sam Li one or the Audi UK one, both have plenty of miles (or KM's) on the clock.

I know Sega sponsored the Williams when he or sonic the hedgehog drove it, did'nt realise they followed him to Liger

jhansen · 29 Nov 2004, 18:02 (Ref:1167252)

Audi UK owns their R8. The second one used by Audi UK and Veloqx was leased (or on loan) from Audi if I recall correctly.

vs346 · 29 Nov 2004, 18:04 (Ref:1167255)

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Nordic: I know Sega sponsored the Williams when he or sonic the hedgehog drove it, did'nt realise they followed him to Liger

You were right the first time. Sega was part of the Williams campaign. Playstation came later when Prost took over Ligier.

edited just to put the "quote" marks

JAG · 29 Nov 2004, 18:11 (Ref:1167268)

Don't forget Audi have said they will defend their titles, including the LMES.

With the prospect of 3 R8s at Le Mans, there is still the possibility of another team running in the LMES.

rdjones · 29 Nov 2004, 19:38 (Ref:1167328)

I see from DSC that 2 other partners are expected to come on board to support the project. I would go from Esso or Total and someone else.

kdr · 29 Nov 2004, 20:58 (Ref:1167396)

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Originally posted by Nordic
Crikey, if they miss Sebring, will the ACO grant them an entry

mmm...tough call. would the aco let in a french crewed, french audi into the show without it running at sebring?

ps...sorry if you were being satirical as well nordic!

vs346 · 29 Nov 2004, 23:14 (Ref:1167541)

but I would recommend that Oreca run either the first LMES event or Sebring to get familiar with the R8. If they don't, I wont like their chances next year! Even though this is the best thing to happen since sliced bread

Fab · 30 Nov 2004, 05:37 (Ref:1167660)

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Originally posted by rdjones
I see from DSC that 2 other partners are expected to come on board to support the project. I would go from Esso or Total and someone else.

Maybe more chances for a french partner, Total or Elf.

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Originally posted by vs346
but I would recommend that Oreca run either the first LMES event or Sebring to get familiar with the R8. If they don't, I wont like their chances next year! Even though this is the best thing to happen since sliced bread

Confirmed this morning on Jérôme Mugnier's Virages : Oreca should enter the first LMES race (no news about the whole championship), and two or three 24 hours tests. Nothing about Sebring, though...

jhansen · 30 Nov 2004, 14:51 (Ref:1168097)

Would it be fair to assume that ORECA have already discussed their pending entry with the ACO? Let's face it, this entry is all about Le Mans. If the ACO denied it then the car probably wouldn't race at all in my opinion. After watching the ACO and their selection process I'd wager that this is a done deal.

vs346 · 30 Nov 2004, 15:15 (Ref:1168108)

It probably is a done deal concerning the ACO, but to sort the car out, Oreca needed to have at least one race under their belts prior to June. Only good sense no? And it looks like they'll be doing the first LMES round.

jhansen · 30 Nov 2004, 15:17 (Ref:1168111)

I don't disagree with that at all. The more races the better. And Sebring is a good test as well.

Fab · 1 Dec 2004, 08:51 (Ref:1168697)

More news, coming from Laurent Chauveau on MotorLegend : he had the Oreca press officer on line yesterday, and he confirmed that :
- they'll enter Spa only in LMES
- they'll enter only one Audi at LM
but
if they find more financial partners, they could go further (i.e. : more LMES races, more entries at LM, but not necessary an Audi (could be a GT).

They don't intend to go to Sebring.

The Badger · 1 Dec 2004, 13:49 (Ref:1168987)

I think the second Audi UK car was on loan from Joest . It wouldnt surprise me to see him back there again next year !!!

JAG · 1 Dec 2004, 17:58 (Ref:1169175)

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Originally posted by Fab
More news, coming from Laurent Chauveau on MotorLegend : he had the Oreca press officer on line yesterday, and he confirmed that :
- they'll enter Spa only in LMES
- they'll enter only one Audi at LM
but
if they find more financial partners, they could go further (i.e. : more LMES races, more entries at LM, but not necessary an Audi (could be a GT).

They don't intend to go to Sebring.

If thats the case then there must be another R8 that will enter the LMES if, as Audi said, they will defend their titles.

**Adam43** · 2 Dec 2004, 00:26 (Ref:1169462)

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Originally posted by Nordic
If I recal correctly, palystation and Prost have a history togeather, via his failed F1 team.

What that infers many things. Many good things

As for the Autosport photoshop department, well they have had a go at an Oreca R8 in this weeks edition!

Gabrio · 6 Dec 2004, 10:28 (Ref:1172139)

Sarrazin, Minassian and Collard are the ones likely to drive de Audi according to ItaliaRacing
http://www.italiaracing.net/news_LE%...ws.asp?id=3474

Fab · 6 Dec 2004, 14:51 (Ref:1172413)

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Originally Posted by Gabrio

Sarrazin, Minassian and Collard are the ones likely to drive de Audi according to ItaliaRacing
http://www.italiaracing.net/news_LE%...ws.asp?id=3474

Minassian and Collard are mentioned on the french forums, sometimes with Sarrazin, but I didn't read any confirmation from a reliable source. How is Italian Racing, usualy ? Reliable ? Tempted by gossips ?

SALEEN S7R · 6 Dec 2004, 15:48 (Ref:1172492)

Minassian is a definate no no, hes contracted to Creation Autosportif. Fortunatly.

Fab · 6 Dec 2004, 15:59 (Ref:1172506)

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Originally Posted by SALEEN S7R

Minassian is a definate no no, hes contracted to Creation Autosportif. Fortunatly.

It's very good news for Creation ; I was concerned to see him go for a one way to Audi...

SALEEN S7R · 6 Dec 2004, 16:04 (Ref:1172514)

I dont know 100% certain though Fab if Minassian is contracted to Creation for 2005, but I beleive he is. Still even if he is, if Oreca/Audi offered Creation a nice settlement package Im sure Creation might let him go, I hope this isnt the scenario though...

Gabrio · 7 Dec 2004, 07:10 (Ref:1173098)

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Originally Posted by Fab

Minassian and Collard are mentioned on the french forums, sometimes with Sarrazin, but I didn't read any confirmation from a reliable source. How is Italian Racing, usualy ? Reliable ? Tempted by gosspis ?

It is not bad and sometimes surprisingly informed

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