ALMS 2010 Discussion - Page 45

fieldodreams79 · 19 Dec 2009, 14:42 (Ref:2602354)

as much as i want a second RS Spyder, i'd prefer that Cytosport concentrate on one car, unless it would give more info and more chances to win.

Dead-Eye · 19 Dec 2009, 15:09 (Ref:2602365)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

as much as i want a second RS Spyder, i'd prefer that Cytosport concentrate on one car, unless it would give more info and more chances to win.

A car with Dumas and Bernhard would almost certainly increase their chances of winning

picchiofan · 19 Dec 2009, 15:44 (Ref:2602380)

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Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

A car with Dumas and Bernhard would almost certainly increase their chances of winning

It's not like Cytosport is gonna have a hard time to begin with. Besides the highcroft car, there's what, the single dyson? They could barely get on the podium when they had two cars and sponsorship, take away those two elements, and it's gonna be ugly. Outside of Sebring and Petit when the big boys show up, there aren't gonna be any other competitive P cars next year.

**joeb** · 19 Dec 2009, 16:39 (Ref:2602404)

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Originally Posted by picchiofan

It's not like Cytosport is gonna have a hard time to begin with. Besides the highcroft car, there's what, the single dyson? They could barely get on the podium when they had two cars and sponsorship, take away those two elements, and it's gonna be ugly. Outside of Sebring and Petit when the big boys show up, there aren't gonna be any other competitive P cars next year.

Really? I think the Drayson car will be competitive for sure. I wouldn't count out the Corsa car or the Intersport car either - they can both be on the podium.

TWK · 19 Dec 2009, 19:18 (Ref:2602466)

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Originally Posted by MJ_N_09

The 9 will likely be retained (ESM is a branch of Highcroft is it not?). Maybe the 10 will be the 2nd one.

ESM is not a "branch of Highcroft."

cmk · 19 Dec 2009, 19:28 (Ref:2602468)

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Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

Well see about that in January

I had assumed those 2 bolded drivers were both up for contract (non)-extension. Am I on the right track?

WMUCarGuy · 19 Dec 2009, 20:24 (Ref:2602487)

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Originally Posted by MJ_N_09

The 9 will likely be retained (ESM is a branch of Highcroft is it not?). Maybe the 10 will be the 2nd one.

By ESM, I meant Extreme Speed Motorsports, which while still Patron sponsored doesn't appear to be connected to Highcroft at all. And we already know Highcroft will run the number "1" on the ARX-01c.

porsche91722 · 19 Dec 2009, 20:37 (Ref:2602490)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Really? I think the Drayson car will be competitive for sure.

With Jonny in the car, yes, but (and with the utmost respect for Lord Paul) I think they will struggle when he is behind pitwall. Although Drayson himself will improve as he gets more miles under his belt in the Lola, I reckon they will be doing a fair bit of chasing in 2010.

WMUCarGuy · 19 Dec 2009, 21:27 (Ref:2602503)

Has there been any more news on whether Autocon will run an AER or Judd lump next year?

fieldodreams79 · 20 Dec 2009, 00:46 (Ref:2602554)

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Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

A car with Dumas and Bernhard would almost certainly increase their chances of winning

o i agree, but i like to see the American drivers do well in the American LMS.

fieldodreams79 · 20 Dec 2009, 00:50 (Ref:2602556)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Really? I think the Drayson car will be competitive for sure. I wouldn't count out the Corsa car or the Intersport car either - they can both be on the podium.

IF Intersport can keep it on the track, keep the mechanicals together, and keep it off the competition, the may be contenders for race wins all year. IF

and if Drayson can work the kinks out over the off season, they stand a real good chance to win some races, but i ain't sure about Corsa.

Purist · 20 Dec 2009, 04:44 (Ref:2602589)

Corsa was hardly slow by the end of 2009, and that was with the extra weight of the hybrid system (at least 40kg, and possibly as much as 80kg), a system that was actually robbing them of outright power up to this point. I understand their plan to be to optimize the car now with just the combustion engine, which should mean the larger Judd unit, rather than just the 4.0-litre lump. Lower weight, and a substantial increase in hp, should definitely put Corsa closer to the sharp end, especially with the drivers they have.

Purist · 20 Dec 2009, 04:49 (Ref:2602590)

Corsa was hardly slow by the end of 2009, and that was with the extra weight of the hybrid system (at least 40kg, and possibly as much as 80kg), a system that was actually robbing them of outright power up to this point. I understand their plan to be to optimize the car now with just the combustion engine, which should mean the larger Judd unit, rather than just the 4.0-litre lump. Lower weight, and a substantial increase in hp, should definitely put Corsa closer to the sharp end, especially with the drivers they have.

Intersport definitely have pace, but yes, keeping it on the black stuff and off the other cars needs some added work.

Drayson should be a contender; the Lola/Judd is a good, reliable package, and they've shown pace at every meeting so far that they've been at.

BTW, any pictures of the Acura ARX-01C yet? Based on the designation, it's an LMP2 I take it?

And maybe I missed/forgot something, but I don't recall where Dyson said they were cutting back to a single car. I should think that what BP/Castrol doesn't cover, Thetford/Norcold could to fill the gaps in fielding a #20 car.

Jonerz · 20 Dec 2009, 06:36 (Ref:2602601)

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Originally Posted by Purist

Corsa was hardly slow by the end of 2009, and that was with the extra weight of the hybrid system (at least 40kg, and possibly as much as 80kg), a system that was actually robbing them of outright power up to this point. I understand their plan to be to optimize the car now with just the combustion engine, which should mean the larger Judd unit, rather than just the 4.0-litre lump. Lower weight, and a substantial increase in hp, should definitely put Corsa closer to the sharp end, especially with the drivers they have.

Intersport definitely have pace, but yes, keeping it on the black stuff and off the other cars needs some added work.

Drayson should be a contender; the Lola/Judd is a good, reliable package, and they've shown pace at every meeting so far that they've been at.

BTW, any pictures of the Acura ARX-01C yet? Based on the designation, it's an LMP2 I take it?

And maybe I missed/forgot something, but I don't recall where Dyson said they were cutting back to a single car. I should think that what BP/Castrol doesn't cover, Thetford/Norcold could to fill the gaps in fielding a #20 car.

Agreed, Dyson has run two cars for forever and a day in the past without any help from any manufacturers. With little or no Castrol/BP money and little or no Mazda money, I don't see why Rob and Chris won't have two of those spectacular Mazolas on the grid. But, maybe the economy is enough of a deterrent for them not to spend their own money.

Chris

Hugewally · 20 Dec 2009, 14:39 (Ref:2602741)

The general consensus is only one car for Dyson for the season, though it hasn't been stated officially. The thought is Mazda & BP are reducing their funding.

R4z3rw33n · 20 Dec 2009, 15:36 (Ref:2602758)

http://speedweek.ch/news/9080/Keine-RS-Spyder-2010.html

If I'm reading that correctly, Porsche will cease any support for the Spyder at the end of this season, and there will be no Spyders present at LM this year.

If they're planning on minimising support, I guess this reduces the chance of seeing a second Cytosport car.

Also, what happened to Essex? I could have sworn I'd read somewhere they had planned to run Spa/LM?

Dead-Eye · 20 Dec 2009, 15:54 (Ref:2602765)

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Originally Posted by R4z3rw33n

http://speedweek.ch/news/9080/Keine-RS-Spyder-2010.html

If I'm reading that correctly, Porsche will cease official support for any Spyders at the end of this season, and there will be no Spyders present at LM this year.

Any Spyders except Cytosport because they still have enough spares. I suppose that also would include them going to Le Mans if they wanted to, just nobody else.

HORNDAWG · 21 Dec 2009, 17:14 (Ref:2603282)

Well it seems, contrary to what some continue to mutter, that Scott Sharp's ESM will not be the only team in something from Michelotto on the grid for the full season. Here

L.P.

notguilty · 21 Dec 2009, 17:34 (Ref:2603293)

I asked Dom from endless there brake supplier if Risi were coming and he said they'd be back. They had already begun picking the pads they were going to be running next year.

arakis · 21 Dec 2009, 18:02 (Ref:2603306)

jey!!!

Risi is back any news on Melo

GT2-R · 21 Dec 2009, 20:17 (Ref:2603366)

And will it be a 2010-F430?

Fogelhund · 21 Dec 2009, 20:17 (Ref:2603367)

So nothing official from Risi as of yet, but some sources say partial season, some say full season, both from within the team. I'll wait to here something official before getting too excited.

WMUCarGuy · 21 Dec 2009, 23:24 (Ref:2603450)

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Originally Posted by GT2-R

And will it be a 2010-F430?

Someone that works for the team mentioned on their facebook page that 1 of their cars was on its way to Italy for the 2010 upgrades. I think that should tell us we'll be seeing Risi in some fashion or another in 2010.

And the Bear mentioned Krohn could up his ALMS/Risi/Ferrari involvement if they end up losing the Lola lawsuit (which looks probable).

Hugewally · 21 Dec 2009, 23:28 (Ref:2603452)

The team said before the end of the year that they'd be having the cars upgraded.

WMUCarGuy · 22 Dec 2009, 17:19 (Ref:2603762)

Risi confirmed for the full season and Le Mans! No mention of drivers yet though.

So by my count, that makes 10 or 11 full time GT cars so far, and I suspect we might get a couple more if we're lucky.

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