SPA LMES Entries - Page 7

Fab · 30 Mar 2005, 12:00 (Ref:1265177)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

ACO really have made a rod for their own backs. There are so many grey areas and overlapping priorities that can be applied to the criteria they consider when they grant an entry to Le Mans. But despite some 'interesting' invitations to certain teams, I do think this is the message they are trying to put across. And whilst Graham (Nash) is not alone in appearing to have been ignored, despite his undoubted commitment to the LMES, he has at least not been forgotten. That reserve list is getting shorter.......

I was thinking about the teams that seem not interrested by LM : at least Dyson, but last year BMS didn't try to enter as well (and didn't seem to be interrested as well)... there's certainly a lot more...

Is LM such the "golden crown" ? Probably not, regarding the number of members having a quite negative opinion on "what it became"...

Graham Goodwin · 30 Mar 2005, 12:21 (Ref:1265203)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Whilst Graham (Nash) is not alone in appearing to have been ignored, despite his undoubted commitment to the LMES, he has at least not been forgotten. That reserve list is getting shorter.......

He is however unique in being a team that not only took part in the full LMES (and Sebring) but also finished on the GTS podium twice but still doesn't have an assured entry at LM.

The sadness here is that we have the same annual debate about who has been overlooked - The solution is of course in sight (at least in part) with a 55 car grid looking likely from 2007 onwards.

The fact of the matter is that there are at least 60 cars with a valid claim to be on the grid, that marks real progress in Europe and N America. The problem of course is that you have to draw the line in the sand somewhere unless and until a larger grid can be accomodated

It isn't a perfect list for 2005 (and it isn't a perfect reserve list either) but perhaps there is better time to be spent on finding ways to accomodate future entries rather than bemoaning the lack of Car 'A' or Team 'B' from the list.

Fab · 30 Mar 2005, 13:26 (Ref:1265271)

We're drifting off course (Spa entry list)... I posted an answer then deleted it to post it in the "LM works in progress" thread ; the LM field could fit the LM 2005 thread too...

JAG · 30 Mar 2005, 14:00 (Ref:1265317)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Also good to see a certain, very quick Dane there

It is Jan Magnussen if you hadn't guessed

Graham Goodwin · 30 Mar 2005, 15:11 (Ref:1265372)

Fair enough Fab

PRF · 30 Mar 2005, 17:02 (Ref:1265467)

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Originally Posted by JAG

It is Jan Magnussen if you hadn't guessed

He will be partnering Keeno in the Lister at Spa

Should be a strong contender.

JAG · 30 Mar 2005, 17:45 (Ref:1265507)

Anyone have a link for the Jim Gainer (sp) Dome teams website?

Whats happend to (Barron) Conner Racing?

**FIRE** · 30 Mar 2005, 18:03 (Ref:1265531)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Anyone have a link for the Jim Gainer (sp) Dome teams website?

http://www.dome.co.jp/e/index.html
http://www.ferrari.ne.jp/jimgainer/top.html

tblincoe · 30 Mar 2005, 19:48 (Ref:1265622)

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Originally Posted by Fab

I was thinking about the teams that seem not interrested by LM : at least Dyson, but last year BMS didn't try to enter as well (and didn't seem to be interrested as well)... there's certainly a lot more...

Is LM such the "golden crown" ? Probably not, regarding the number of members having a quite negative opinion on "what it became"...

Dyson's lack of entry to Le Mans has everything to do with the fact he believes the B01/60 cannot be competitive and nothing to do with a lack of interest

BSchneiderFan · 30 Mar 2005, 21:38 (Ref:1265720)

And on that matter who would argue with him? The MG EX257/Lola B01/60 has a pretty wretched record at La Sarthe. Maybe when Rob Dyson replaces them he'll have a crack at the Vingt-Quatres Heures.

marcush. · 30 Mar 2005, 22:40 (Ref:1265787)

they put so much effort into the MG /lola but still it is only almost there ...the third campaign with that car.
It looks like the money and saweat invested was a wasted the zytek ,DBA clearly with more potential same with the new LMP2 Lola....they should have abondonned it long ago.They surely have a great team including the best development driversa you could dream to have,but it didn´t work out....sad story.

Fab · 31 Mar 2005, 03:48 (Ref:1265889)

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Originally Posted by tblincoe

Dyson's lack of entry to Le Mans has everything to do with the fact he believes the B01/60 cannot be competitive and nothing to do with a lack of interest

You're right, Tblincoe ; but there's so many teams trying to enter with non reliable cars... for me, Dyson is very serious and honest to admit that they won't hold 24 hours. There's still hope when you start... well, again, I miss them on the LM grid.

Wout · 1 Apr 2005, 11:23 (Ref:1267004)

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Originally Posted by vandijk

Spyker will do Spa!

In the official entrylist, van Merksteijn and Munsterhuis are listed as drivers for Spyker, but accoording to Donny Crevels website, Donny will drive in Spa, together with Tom Coronel.

Maybe a second Spyker for Spa?

**FIRE** · 1 Apr 2005, 11:52 (Ref:1267032)

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Originally Posted by Wout

In the official entrylist, van Merksteijn and Munsterhuis are listed as drivers for Spyker, but accoording to Donny Crevels website, Donny will drive in Spa, together with Tom Coronel.

Maybe a second Spyker for Spa?

Let's hope it. With respect to Merksteijn and Munsterhuis they have not the speed of Crevels and Coronel.

To develop the car they have to race it. Don't understand why they don't enter one car in Belcar or FFSA GT championship.

TheNewBob · 1 Apr 2005, 19:51 (Ref:1267398)

Or plonk it in G2 in FIA GT, just the Euro rounds, like Balfe's Mosler. That way they get international competition. Although they probably also get a larger entry cost....

JAG · 1 Apr 2005, 20:24 (Ref:1267428)

39 full season enries with 50+ expected at each round.

Fab · 2 Apr 2005, 05:54 (Ref:1267644)

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Originally Posted by JAG

39 full season enries with 50+ expected at each round.

You noticed it too ?

Can't wait for Red Water... Erm, Eau Rouge

brielga · 2 Apr 2005, 12:45 (Ref:1267847)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Let's hope it. With respect to Merksteijn and Munsterhuis they have not the speed of Crevels and Coronel.

To develop the car they have to race it. Don't understand why they don't enter one car in Belcar or FFSA GT championship.

Indeed, the 5 LMES rounds (although 1000km each) won't be enough, maybe a cost issue like mentioned before in the forum, remember the USA is their main market and nobody watches Belcar there

red bullet · 6 Apr 2005, 19:43 (Ref:1271998)

According to http://pitstoptv.belbone.be/nieuwsbe...hp?newsid=8130 Vanina Ickx won't be racing the T2M Porsche GT2, but she'll drive a Rollcentre. It hasn't been decided who will be her teammates on the car. Maybe it'll be Theys.
Finally she gets a decent chance with a prototype, the moment I've waiting for.

KA · 6 Apr 2005, 22:00 (Ref:1272090)

Looks as if that's a definite deal- she tested the Dallara today at Snetterton (report and pics on DSC, but it doesn't say who she'll be sharing the car with)

BSchneiderFan · 6 Apr 2005, 22:47 (Ref:1272117)

Short and Barbosa?

MikeHoyer · 6 Apr 2005, 23:00 (Ref:1272123)

Nearly as fast as Mr Short aswell

Fab · 7 Apr 2005, 03:03 (Ref:1272193)

This girl is just perfect !

**Bentley03** · 7 Apr 2005, 07:21 (Ref:1272281)

Where's Kdr??? Hasn't packed his bags and headed for Belgium already has he.........

**Bentley03** · 7 Apr 2005, 12:53 (Ref:1272460)

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Originally Posted by BSchneiderFan

Short and Barbosa?

Short and Vanina!!!

Barbosa and Krumm in the Nissan Dallara. Have they installed the 3600 engine or is that still to come?

Also both GNM Saleens. Is this news or were both cars entered originally?

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