ALMS Rnd 1: 12 Hours of Sebring 14-17 Mar 2007 - Page 2

chewymonster · 6 Mar 2007, 23:59 (Ref:1860214)

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Originally Posted by The359

Also, new Audi R10 paintjobs for ALMS:
http://www.endurance-info.com/articl...rder=0&thold=0

Frank Biela is listed as the third driver on Car #2.

I like the new paint job.

cmk · 7 Mar 2007, 00:53 (Ref:1860248)

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Originally Posted by Mindspin13B

I think that the Aston has very good chance of winning.s The DBR9s have always been strong cars. If they can run without any huge set backs and play their cards right, they are very capable of winning. Not to mention the back straight at Sebring and the obvious top end advantage Aston has over Corvette.

An AMR entry would have had a good chance of winning, esp. on Michelins. That doesn't mean that Modena have a good chance of winning. Zero Sebring experience for that unit, only Turner having driven there in a GT1 (another Aston before), Halliday's lack of pace compared to the Corvette boys...all adding up to another Vette romp to the flag.

Fogelhund · 7 Mar 2007, 02:16 (Ref:1860281)

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Originally Posted by prototype

VDS didn't race there last year. I think they are concerned Sebring will destroy their car.

I doubt they are presently concerned that Sebring will destroy their car. Hopefully they'll be back for Round 2.

The Badger · 7 Mar 2007, 08:27 (Ref:1860372)

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Originally Posted by prototype

Anyone think this lone Aston can keep up with the Vettes?

Nope !!!

Truckosaurus · 7 Mar 2007, 11:24 (Ref:1860494)

In previous years I've just checked via DSC and other sites for the race progress a couple of times during the day.

But this year, I'm living somewhere that has MotorsTV and wireless t'internet and I'm on-call for work, so I'm obliged to remain close to home or work in case of problems. So, I'll be earning money whilst sat on my fat arse watching the racing

To confirm: MotorsTV coverage is 14h00-02h30

kingkai · 7 Mar 2007, 11:51 (Ref:1860511)

What a GT1 field.... saddest day this year.
Well C6-r's keep it alive, barely

The Badger · 7 Mar 2007, 12:58 (Ref:1860565)

I reckon if ..... Gm decide to go LMP1 racing , the GT1 field will grow in the US pretty quickly . Only reason their satying away is the first rate class act from Pratt & Miller .

Would be great to see GM supporting the privateer in Gt1 while doing big boys LMP1 themselves . Somehow cant see that happening though .

2 cars is crap but , will be fun to see how many LMP's they can beat !!!

Fogelhund · 7 Mar 2007, 13:27 (Ref:1860581)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I reckon if ..... Gm decide to go LMP1 racing , the GT1 field will grow in the US pretty quickly . Only reason their satying away is the first rate class act from Pratt & Miller .

I'm not sure that is the "only reason". That you can buy a new LMP1 or LMP2 for less might have something to do with it.

vollpower · 7 Mar 2007, 14:14 (Ref:1860624)

If that is the case then the GT1 regulations are the problem.
It might be the time to go GT2 plus and GT3 plus

brielga · 7 Mar 2007, 14:24 (Ref:1860632)

I talked to Liz Halliday a few weeks ago and Modena will go full blown LMS and LM with her and Garcia, no ALMS plans (except for Sebring, obviously).

SALEEN S7R · 7 Mar 2007, 15:54 (Ref:1860698)

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Originally Posted by vollpower

If that is the case then the GT1 regulations are the problem.
It might be the time to go GT2 plus and GT3 plus

To be honest I dont see how it can be true, after all the LMS and FIA GT Championship arent struggling for GT1 entries. I think what was said above is pretty close to the truth, going up against the factory Corvette's is a big ask and unless your a works team like Aston Martin or Vitaphone Maserati for example you dont really stand a chance, apart from extremely well funded privateer teams perhaps like Zakspeed.

prototype · 7 Mar 2007, 16:54 (Ref:1860722)

I think there is a multitude of factors for why GT1 is down.

However, it must be noted that the 2 classes dominated by a manufacturer (P1 and GT1) are the classes struggling to attract new cars.

kobefly · 7 Mar 2007, 19:28 (Ref:1860845)

I´m not into ALMS or sports cars at all but in this edition a driver I follow (José Mar�*a López) is competing in a Ferrari GT2.
I´d like someone to tell me what are the chances of the Ferrari cars and who look stronger for this race.

The359 · 7 Mar 2007, 19:35 (Ref:1860850)

The Ferrari cars are only pretty good ground, although the Corse Motorsports team he's running for is newish. They're one of a handful of teams who could win, especially with their good international line-up.

HORNDAWG · 7 Mar 2007, 19:38 (Ref:1860855)

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Originally Posted by The359

The Ferrari cars are only pretty good ground, although the Corse Motorsports team he's running for is newish. They're one of a handful of teams who could win, especially with their good international line-up.

I assume you mean "on pretty good ground"?

L.P.

The359 · 7 Mar 2007, 19:59 (Ref:1860876)

Yeah, my bad.

AU N EGL · 7 Mar 2007, 20:04 (Ref:1860882)

Petty good ground? Guess someone has not been to Sebring. Sebring is 1940s something Concreat used as a WWII bomber training air field. Most of the concrete is still used. i.e. very bumppy as heck. European racers who have never been to Sebring are in for a big big supprise, not a super smooth race course.

Teams that have Good chances to win at Sebring have raced at Sebring many many times before. Teams that have never been to Sebring, have a greater chance of NOT finishing then finishing. Sebring is very hard on equipment.

The359 · 7 Mar 2007, 20:58 (Ref:1860920)

Doesn't it have more to do with the construction of the car and not the team that runs it? What reason is there to think the F430s wont last?

AU N EGL · 7 Mar 2007, 21:12 (Ref:1860938)

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Originally Posted by The359

Doesn't it have more to do with the construction of the car and not the team that runs it? What reason is there to think the F430s wont last?

I know some of the F430s will be on top, and I hope to win.

New teams and new drivers to Sebring are the challange, no matter what they drive.

The359 · 7 Mar 2007, 21:17 (Ref:1860948)

Well Corse isn't totally new since they still are considered part of White Lightning. I don't think the track should be problems for Aguas and Mediani.

kobefly · 8 Mar 2007, 03:21 (Ref:1861132)

As I told you before I´m new into this and I have other question. Is there any rule of time for each driver to be on the car?
I don´t know if there´s a minimun amount of time that each driver has to driver of the 12hs, if there´s a restriction for driving for several hours.
I´d like to know that to know how many time to expect for Pechito to drive.
Thanks

The359 · 8 Mar 2007, 06:22 (Ref:1861172)

With three drivers it'd be safe to assume he'd drive for 4 hours total, give or take.

I believe the maximum a driver can drive at one time is 2 hours, so he could probably get 2 or 3 seperate drives in the car.

**Bentley03** · 8 Mar 2007, 08:02 (Ref:1861195)

Van Der Steur news from DSC, the car has been 'temporarily' taken off the entry list due to "a sizeable accident in testing" at Summit Point Raceway, Adam Pecorari at the wheel. The team's presence at Sebring depends very much upon whether or not the "substantial damage" can be repaired in time. But it doesn't sound too promising........

prototype · 8 Mar 2007, 14:27 (Ref:1861490)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Van Der Steur news from DSC, the car has been 'temporarily' taken off the entry list due to "a sizeable accident in testing" at Summit Point Raceway, Adam Pecorari at the wheel. The team's presence at Sebring depends very much upon whether or not the "substantial damage" can be repaired in time. But it doesn't sound too promising........

My money is on this car wont show up. What a shame

broadrun96 · 9 Mar 2007, 03:06 (Ref:1861994)

Yeah, substantial damage on a small team's car usually means bad things for a quick turn-around. Maybe Radical will help out some to get it done.

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