Nasamax

MulsanneMike · 13 Jun 2004, 11:37 (Ref:1002499)

Set a fastest race lap of 3:41.782, quicker than their qualifying time of 3:42.429. Pretty impressive for those guys.

pirenzo · 13 Jun 2004, 12:10 (Ref:1002519)

Indeed

JAG · 13 Jun 2004, 12:13 (Ref:1002520)

Its been an impressive performance for both the 2004 spec cars, the NASAMAX and the Courage C65.

If they continue this progress they'll be challenging the 2003 spec cars next year, even without any more restrictions on the older cars.

MulsanneMike · 13 Jun 2004, 12:33 (Ref:1002537)

Agree JAG. Considering team Nasamax is also developing their bio-fueled engine along side their chassis (and neither are probably 100% optimised), it does bode well for the '04 reg. LMP1 cars.

JAG · 13 Jun 2004, 12:47 (Ref:1002552)

After e-mailing a few teams like Rollcentre, Creation, Taurus etc. they all said they are looking at building hybrid cars, or even buying a new car. With the Lola, Lister etc. coming next year, teams must surely move to a 2004 spec chassis next year, particulalry if the 2003 cars are restricted even more.

gsmith2424 · 13 Jun 2004, 14:14 (Ref:1002602)

I think the ACO should keep the current regs they have next year for the 03 spec cars since the performance of an 04 spec car wasn't that far off.

gttouring · 13 Jun 2004, 15:30 (Ref:1002656)

Nasamax did pull it off ok
So what was the final finish any way? 7th?
the poor Diesel, how did it do?
speaking of- they kept shredding the clutch or something, why not borrow a unit from FIA supertrucks? don't tell me those have less torque

Try Hard · 13 Jun 2004, 23:44 (Ref:1003015)

I'm glad the Nasamax finished. As I may have mentioned before, this team has a special place in my heart. I hope they do just as well for the rest of the year.
Regards
Ed

Sirio · 16 Jun 2004, 07:12 (Ref:1005540)

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the poor Diesel, how did it do?

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speaking of- they kept shredding the clutch or something, why not borrow a unit from FIA supertrucks? don't tell me those have less torque

A couple of problems with this theory.
#1 The Race trucks run a Auto trans with manual shifting
#2 The diameter of a Manual truck clutch would cause the engine to be raised higher.
I imagine that they will have to get a couple more clutch plates into their clutch to increase torque capacity instead of increasing diameter. This would increase the length of the drive train but as the VAG V10 is shorter than the Judd I can only see the cost of a custom clutch being a problem.

rdjones · 16 Jun 2004, 16:25 (Ref:1005981)

I was very very impressed with Nasamax with more development over the next year or so who knows what it can do.

The Badger · 16 Jun 2004, 16:58 (Ref:1006024)

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Originally posted by MulsanneMike
Set a fastest race lap of 3:41.782, quicker than their qualifying time of 3:42.429. Pretty impressive for those guys.

Kevin Mcgaritty set that lap I believe . Lets hope he gets noticed for the job he did . Why was the car sounding like it was on the rev limiter every time it wont around tetre rouge ? Surly there was a few Judd people on hand with all the judds at the race ?!

Tim Northcutt · 16 Jun 2004, 18:13 (Ref:1006089)

I was very critical of this team last year for not running the car in events....

But they sure have made a great turnaround, haven't they???

It was a decent run for them, and I hope they continue to work at it and to get better...

Karl Kling · 16 Jun 2004, 18:39 (Ref:1006110)

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Originally posted by The Badger
Why was the car sounding like it was on the rev limiter every time it wont around tetre rouge ? Surly there was a few Judd people on hand with all the judds at the race ?!

That was something i thought of as well. It sounded like that in most curves. Is it some kind of traction control? Those aren't allowed in the new rules are they? Strange...:confused:

Kicking-back · 16 Jun 2004, 18:42 (Ref:1006115)

Kevin certainly did a great job.

He'd be a good choice for a top sportscar drive.

JAG · 16 Jun 2004, 20:36 (Ref:1006264)

Traction Control was allowed a few years ago in LMP1 and GTS, due to the difficulty in policing it. I assume it would remain for the new reg cars.

tblincoe · 16 Jun 2004, 20:53 (Ref:1006277)

great job by nasamax taking the initiative in creating a LMP1 car and making it competitive with alternative fuels...

Tim Northcutt · 16 Jun 2004, 21:09 (Ref:1006287)

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Originally posted by tblincoe
great job by nasamax taking the initiative in creating a LMP1 car and making it competitive with alternative fuels...

And even greater kudos for taking a chassis that was older, less-expensive and obtainable and doing the upgrades to make it a decently competitive package.....

That's working smarter and more cost-effectively....

Not to mention the sponsorhsip support a team like that is getting with the bio-ethanol fuels thing...

Nice gimmick...even though race cars have been running on alcol-based fuels for at least 30 years now....

vandijk · 16 Jun 2004, 21:14 (Ref:1006289)

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Originally posted by Karl Kling
That was something i thought of as well. It sounded like that in most curves. Is it some kind of traction control? Those aren't allowed in the new rules are they? Strange...:confused:

an untraceable engine misfire ....

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The Badger · 17 Jun 2004, 11:14 (Ref:1006719)

Excellant effort from Nasamax . I dont mind this fuel but please leave the diesel's at home !!!

Hope they have an even better LMES

JAG · 17 Jun 2004, 13:27 (Ref:1006921)

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Originally posted by MulsanneMike
Set a fastest race lap of 3:41.782, quicker than their qualifying time of 3:42.429. Pretty impressive for those guys.

Reading DSC reminded me of the fact that this race time was set with a misfire, and of course without qualifying tires.

lowieracing · 17 Jun 2004, 14:46 (Ref:1007016)

hey guys, i was at le mans with the nasamax crew and it was an amazing experience, the team held quite high hopes for the car and their main aim was to finish and to set quite a quick place which it certainly did, apparently another exciting pospect is the two car entry trying to be gained for le mans next year!!!!

Tim Northcutt · 17 Jun 2004, 14:58 (Ref:1007032)

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Originally posted by lowieracing
hey guys, i was at le mans with the nasamax crew and it was an amazing experience, the team held quite high hopes for the car and their main aim was to finish and to set quite a quick place which it certainly did, apparently another exciting pospect is the two car entry trying to be gained for le mans next year!!!!

This is the first I've heard of the possibility of two cars for next year....

That's exciting news.....best of luck to Team Nasamax for this year, and for mounting that two-car effort next season!!!

vandijk · 17 Jun 2004, 15:09 (Ref:1007046)

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Originally posted by lowieracing
hey guys, i was at le mans with the nasamax crew and it was an amazing experience, the team held quite high hopes for the car and their main aim was to finish and to set quite a quick place which it certainly did, apparently another exciting pospect is the two car entry trying to be gained for le mans next year!!!!

Great news lowieracing! I presume both will run on the same fuel?

Karl Kling · 18 Jun 2004, 17:55 (Ref:1008138)

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Originally posted by vandijk
an untraceable engine misfire ....

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Ah, thanks! A really good effort to make it to the finish then.

JAG · 18 Jun 2004, 18:01 (Ref:1008143)

NASAMAX certainly have big plans.

They hope to sell customer versions of their cars as well!

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