FIAGT 2006 - Announcements, Rumours and Speculations. - Page 6

19dodge · 18 Dec 2005, 19:18 (Ref:1486183)

one C6.R has already gone to PSI, so theres only one more left. Chances are, that one would go to GLPK, but we could be in store for another surprise i guess

cmk · 18 Dec 2005, 20:21 (Ref:1486208)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjakie

New here

I don't think Pratt & Miller will support two teams in the FIA GT, so it's between GLPK Carsport and Phoenix then for the C6R's I think.

Besides the fact that we (probably) know where one C6.R is going already, I'm not sure this totally applies because I don't think Pratt & Miller are really in the business of supporting customer teams, and the decisions as to where the cars go are made on the basis of return on asset liquidation by bean-counters, not based on the notions of a solid well-distributed customer race program.

I wish there was such a mentality at GM, but we can imagine what pressures they are under to generate positive returns given the fiscal state of the company.

Bramzel · 18 Dec 2005, 20:24 (Ref:1486210)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19dodge

one C6.R has already gone to PSI, so theres only one more left. Chances are, that one would go to GLPK, but we could be in store for another surprise i guess

I still have to see that PSI story. I believe that when I see it confirmed by P&M, who sais that isn't about having done a bid for it as well?

Asa · 19 Dec 2005, 04:41 (Ref:1486355)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmk

I wish there was such a mentality at GM, but we can imagine what pressures they are under to generate positive returns given the fiscal state of the company.

Doesn't GM/Pratt and Miller get more income by making more cars available for sale? The more cars you sell the more money you make.

No wonder GM is near bankruptcy.

panoz.lmp1 · 19 Dec 2005, 07:40 (Ref:1486394)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjakie

New here

I heared a few rumours that Phoenix, who ran the Opels in the DTM last years, wants to run two C6R's in the FIA GT 2006 championship. Opel doesn't race anymore in DTM next year, so they're looking for something else. I don't think Pratt & Miller will support two teams in the FIA GT, so it's between GLPK Carsport and Phoenix then for the C6R's I think.

Phoenix -for my inforamtion- is out of the race for C6.R. The Ciorvette deal was only a rumour because the Phoenix guys visited one of the "middle east" races.

gwyllion · 19 Dec 2005, 11:02 (Ref:1486537)

lmsr.net reports that RacingBox will race their MC12 in 5 FIA GT rounds (Silverstone, Brno, Oschersleben, Magny Cours, Imola). They will also run some Viper in GT3.

sjakie · 19 Dec 2005, 12:34 (Ref:1486630)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19dodge

one C6.R has already gone to PSI, so theres only one more left. Chances are, that one would go to GLPK, but we could be in store for another surprise i guess

PSI bought the old Corvette C5R from Pacific Coast, they will enter it in the LMES. Seems quite strange to me that they bought a C6R as well.

Bramzel · 19 Dec 2005, 15:05 (Ref:1486737)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjakie

PSI bought the old Corvette C5R from Pacific Coast, they will enter it in the LMES. Seems quite strange to me that they bought a C6R as well.

No, they plan to run 2 Corvettes.

The Badger · 19 Dec 2005, 19:49 (Ref:1486902)

What will GL-PK do . Will they run a C5R and a C6R as well ? Seems a rather large spares package to invest in and cart around . I just hope that either team dont over stretch themselves with that plan . Or possibily they will use one car for the Fia GT and the other for the Lmes and Le Mans ?

tblincoe · 19 Dec 2005, 21:17 (Ref:1486956)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

What will GL-PK do . Will they run a C5R and a C6R as well ? Seems a rather large spares package to invest in and cart around . I just hope that either team dont over stretch themselves with that plan . Or possibily they will use one car for the Fia GT and the other for the Lmes and Le Mans ?

I would wait to see if GL-PK actually do get the second C6.R before entering into such a discussion. The more relevant discussion would be how PSI Experience would do the above in the LMES. Although, PSI could very well run one car in the LMES (for sure the C5-R), and one in the FIA-GT... we have to wait on official word from the team.

Bramzel · 19 Dec 2005, 22:17 (Ref:1486997)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

What will GL-PK do . Will they run a C5R and a C6R as well ? Seems a rather large spares package to invest in and cart around . I just hope that either team dont over stretch themselves with that plan . Or possibily they will use one car for the Fia GT and the other for the Lmes and Le Mans ?

If they get a C6.R the C5-R will probably be sold, as there are a lot of interested parties for it and they can get a good price for it.

sjakie · 20 Dec 2005, 07:10 (Ref:1487159)

Besides that, ceramic brakes are now allowed in the Belcar. The original plan was to have a corvette for the FIA GT and one for the Belcar, but because the reglements are pretty much the same now they only need one car. So a C6R would be the most logical option then.

Bramzel · 20 Dec 2005, 10:26 (Ref:1487246)

DSC confirms the Hezemans C6.R, finally. Things are looking good for next year

sjakie · 20 Dec 2005, 11:40 (Ref:1487289)

Where can it been read? What's your source?

gwyllion · 20 Dec 2005, 11:50 (Ref:1487297)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjakie

Where can it been read? What's your source?

DSC = http://www.dailysportscar.com/

tblincoe · 20 Dec 2005, 13:10 (Ref:1487340)

From the article, my best guess is that we will see the GL-PK Corvette C5-R in somebody else's hands in 2006.

sjakie · 20 Dec 2005, 18:54 (Ref:1487542)

It's confirmed: both PSI and GLPK Carsport have bought a Corvette C6R

For those who understand dutch:

http://pitstoptv.belbone.be/nieuwsbe...p?newsid=10428

Graham Goodwin · 20 Dec 2005, 20:15 (Ref:1487589)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjakie

It's confirmed:

It was 'confirmed' when it was written elsewhere this morning sjakie

Zandbak · 20 Dec 2005, 21:33 (Ref:1487644)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjakie

For those who understand dutch:

http://pitstoptv.belbone.be/nieuwsbe...p?newsid=10428

Look at the source of that story. It's Joost Custers works for DSC and Pitstop

.............somebody with a permanent bad hairjob

cybersdorf · 21 Dec 2005, 01:31 (Ref:1487772)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zandbak

Look at the source of that story. It's Joost Custers works for DSC and Pitstop

.............somebody with a permanent bad hairjob

You mean yours is detachable?

SALEEN S7R · 21 Dec 2005, 11:51 (Ref:1487987)

Add 1 2006 spec Lamborghini Murcielago to the FIA GT entry, at least for the European rounds. And for the LMES.

Quote:

Source:www.fiagt.com

German team B-Racing RS Line is planning to enter a 2006 version of the Lamborghini Murciélago in the European rounds of the FIA GT Championship. “Thanks to the engagement of main sponsor Neue Medien Münnich - all.inkl.com - the team will be able to raise to teh top class of sportscar endurance racing,” the team explained.
German-based Reiter Engineering will be supplying the car for the team, which also plans to enter the Le Mans Series, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Logistics will be provided by RS-Line Race Support.
The first driver for the team has been named as Austro-American Norbert Walchhofer. The multiple Ferrari-Challenge Champion will integrate his sponsorship package into the new team.
The first test with the Lamborghini Murciélago took place at the Adria Raceway in Italy, on December 20th.

More good news for the FIA GT championship.

Duffacus · 21 Dec 2005, 12:09 (Ref:1487999)

Great news!

I've still yet to personally witness the Murcielago race, and a new team stepping up is promising for the series.

What will a 2006 version be? Will this have different specs, or is it just to make it sound more interesting?

mirkob · 21 Dec 2005, 12:37 (Ref:1488018)

Great news !!

Also here another entry for the FIAGT 2006

http://www.gt-eins.de/CMS/index.php?...d=942&Itemid=2

Wout · 21 Dec 2005, 13:01 (Ref:1488030)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirkob

Great news !!

Also here another entry for the FIAGT 2006

http://www.gt-eins.de/CMS/index.php?...d=942&Itemid=2

Isn't this the Red Bull racing entries, mentioned above?

Bramzel · 21 Dec 2005, 13:03 (Ref:1488032)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirkob

Great news !!

Also here another entry for the FIAGT 2006

http://www.gt-eins.de/CMS/index.php?...d=942&Itemid=2

That would be the Red Bull team.

Time for a list update

GT1:

Aston Martin DBR9
2x BMS Scuderia
2x Cirtek
2x Red Bull Racing

Maserati MC12
2x Vitaphone Racing
2x JMB Racing
1x Racing Box

Saleen S7R
1x Zakspeed Motorsport
1x Balfe Motorsport
2x Konrad Motorsport

Corvette C6.R
1x GLPK Carsport

Ferrari 550
1x Larbre Competition

Lister Storm
1x Lister Racing

Ferrari 575
1x GPC Giesse

Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT
1x B-Racing RS Line

GT2:

Porsche 996 GT3-RSR
2x GruppeM Racing
1x Lammertink Motorsport

Porsche 996 GT3-RS
1x Vonka Racing
1x Proton Competition
1x Ebimotors

Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R
2x Spyker Squadron

Panoz Esperantep
2x Team LNT

Ferrari F430 GT2
2x GPC Giesse
2x Scuderia Ecosse

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[FIA GT] FIAGT Round 1 Silverstone 6/7 May 2006	Bentley03	Sportscar & GT Racing	7	17 Mar 2009 23:22
2006 STCC News & Rumours	rustyfan	Touring Car Racing	272	10 Oct 2006 08:19
2006 ALMS Rumours	JAG	North American Racing	712	2 Aug 2006 06:43
125 and 250 musical chairs and rumours for 2006	asha	Bike Racing	24	20 Jan 2006 22:29
Mosler's in 2006 (FIAGT? LMES? Le Mans?)	Bentley03	Sportscar & GT Racing	26	30 Sep 2005 11:00