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Last week it was announced on DSC that Kodewa are announcing a "New LMP Project" this week, I wonder if this is why the Bailey P2 is at Le Mans?
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Also why is it in the middle of what looks like a Ford dealership?
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Are there any interested people ..... looks nice . Maybe Bailey need to showcase it themselves .
It did have a Ford engine in their high speed testing , but not sure what it has now . Nice chassis for a Roush/Ford in the ELMS with George Fouche as a driver , and young Van Der Merve . |
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SSCollins mentioned in another thread that 2 Bailey P2 chassis have been ordered .
Im wonderin if its for the same team or perhaps 2 seperate teams . Looking forward to seeing a new mark enter the sportscar world , and wish them every success . I hope them have a proper business plan , meaning spareparts support , cuz that could be their undoing if it doesnt go well with the teams running it . Excellant to see a manufacrurer from Africa too . |
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I have a feeling it's Kodewa.
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sure? Kodewa is "related" to the group that run the HRT F1 team until last year, so just guessing they want to build an own car
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Its not Kodewa. One has gone to a South African, the other to a French outfit. The third chassis is in build now - not sure bout that one.
Also Bailey has been building competition cars for yonks. Including a great 917 replica |
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Don't know of any major racing teams from Suid Afrika, but good to see an entry coming from the country.
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Could the French team be the Extreme Limite team? Their Norma was up for sale a few days ago on http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listin...orma_lmp2.html but it has now been removed.
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Could this be an option for Lola teams, like Blackswan - who want to compete in LMP2 but in a closed car??? Or are teams like that looking for a more proven package?
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Thats the issue with Bailey , its unproven so far . Coming up against Oreca 03 and the likes will be hard .
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But if you don't want the Oreca 03, what other choices is there really to get a newly designed car?
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First , it depends on build quality , It could look the part , but might be done on the cheap .
But , as 2 are already ordered , Im sure the interested parties have had a good look at it . I really hope this car works , and can take the fight to whoever ..... be great to put South Africa on the map of sportscar racing ..... and who knows , maybe in future we get a race on that continent too . Absolutly fingers crossed on this one . |
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It is done on the cheap - all new LMP2's have to be - cost cap.
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Yes Sbarta is one of them http://www.facebook.com/Sbarta.Sport
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Hello Badger
Thank you for the invite to 10tenths. sorry for the wait. i;ve read through the forum briefly and i'll try answer some questions. To Start with our car was on display this year at Le Mans 24 hour. in an effort to help secure sponsors and awareness for our potential customer. SBarta sports. The car was painted in full South African colours and displayed the Bailey cars company sponsors and partners for the project.These sponsors have been loyal to Bailey Cars over the years of racing in South Africa they were not however racing sponsors of the LMP car at Le Mans. |
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Bailey LMP2 at le mans 2012
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Welcome to 10Tenths GregBailey!
Nice to have you here keeping us updated with this wonderful car! |
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