IMSA IMSA : 2019 - Page 33

**joeb** · 11 Dec 2018, 19:31 (Ref:3869502)

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Originally Posted by Damian Baldi

Last time an argentinian was at Daytona 24hs after Oscar Larrauri and Juan Manuel Fangio II, was in 1993, when there was a group of drivers drove two Oldsmobile Cultass Supreme from Kreider Racing Enterprises.

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To me, that is a pretty remarkable stat!

gert · 11 Dec 2018, 21:24 (Ref:3869536)

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Originally Posted by Damian Baldi

Last time an argentinian was at Daytona 24hs after Oscar Larrauri and Juan Manuel Fangio II, was in 1993, when there was a group of drivers drove two Oldsmobile Cultass Supreme from Kreider Racing Enterprises..

Are you sure about that?
You may want to check the driver line-up of the Grasser Lamborghinis in 2018 and 2017.

EDIT:
or the #17 car in 2013, 2012 and 2011; and the #23 in 2010; the #14 in 2009
or the #18 in 2007
or the #15 in 2000

Damian Baldi · 11 Dec 2018, 22:04 (Ref:3869541)

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Originally Posted by gert

Are you sure about that?
You may want to check the driver line-up of the Grasser Lamborghinis in 2018 and 2017.

EDIT:
or the #17 car in 2013, 2012 and 2011; and the #23 in 2010; the #14 in 2009
or the #18 in 2007
or the #15 in 2000

You are right I forgot about Perez Companc family and some others. Most of them are amateur I didn't put them on my list.

Coach Ep · 12 Dec 2018, 01:58 (Ref:3869571)

Audi genius Brad Kettler to Mazda Team Joest?

https://sportscar365.com/industry/ke...stomer-racing/

They're getting the band back together! When are Biela and McNish coming out of retirement?!

**joeb** · 12 Dec 2018, 02:31 (Ref:3869574)

S365 has lots of driver and team news in the Daytona Test Notebook today and a handful of other stories

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/dayton...ay-notebook-8/

My favorite is Dawson Racing lives!

Coach Ep · 12 Dec 2018, 02:35 (Ref:3869576)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

S365 has lots of driver and team news in the Daytona Test Notebook today and a handful of other stories

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/dayton...ay-notebook-8/

My favorite is Dawson Racing lives!

Haha, yeah, they'll be running Ginetta P1s soon!

A few extra GTD announcements as well. Too bad we won't see the McLaren in GTD yet though.

TF110 · 12 Dec 2018, 04:50 (Ref:3869581)

Grasser Lambo said they were 2 seconds faster today than last year. Of course they have a new (evo) car, but also because the new Michelin tires?

Damian Baldi · 12 Dec 2018, 06:07 (Ref:3869587)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Grasser Lambo said they were 2 seconds faster today than last year. Of course they have a new (evo) car, but also because the new Michelin tires?

I think the Michelin tires will be night and day, but, which car will get more gain?

broadrun96 · 12 Dec 2018, 12:40 (Ref:3869663)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

A few extra GTD announcements as well. Too bad we won't see the McLaren in GTD yet though.

But it does show IMSA is willing to cave a bit, the discounted "ransom" allows them only the sprint races for this season. Sucks we won't get to see it at Petit either this season, hopefully they pony up and full season in 2020.

And SoD is considering a Coyote DP "support role" for this season? I know there's a few, S365 claims 6, in HSR competition but I can't imagine much support is needed. They are peddled fast and kept VERY clean and on track at The Mitty, but the Curran has been the co-driver in the Wheelen liveried car a few times so no slouch there.

gsmith2424 · 12 Dec 2018, 15:27 (Ref:3869691)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Grasser Lambo said they were 2 seconds faster today than last year. Of course they have a new (evo) car, but also because the new Michelin tires?

It's hard to say I would say maybe 1 second is from the tires and maybe the other in the car. The other thing to take into account is the BOP settings, did they run what they had at the Rolex, PLM or some other settings? Also they were probably not pushing like they would in a race/qual session so the car probably still has more in it.

chernaudi · 12 Dec 2018, 17:41 (Ref:3869719)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Audi genius Brad Kettler to Mazda Team Joest?

https://sportscar365.com/industry/ke...stomer-racing/

They're getting the band back together! When are Biela and McNish coming out of retirement?!

Brad's mate Mike Peters from the Champion Racing days has reportedly been at Joest for a while, too.

Speed-King · 12 Dec 2018, 18:54 (Ref:3869742)

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Originally Posted by Damian Baldi

You are right I forgot about Perez Companc family and some others. Most of them are amateur I didn't put them on my list.

Didn't Gaston Mazzacane have that rather big crash in a DP there as well some ten years ago?

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broadrun96 · 12 Dec 2018, 18:58 (Ref:3869743)

According to S365, the Alfa Romeo that's not yet sold in the US market is ok for TCR but the Panoz and other GT4s from boutique manufacturers are not? Sounds like KMW Motorpsorts is going to be running the Alfa Guilietta in Michelin Pilot Challenge, I'm not complaining as some variety is better than the VAG show we had last season and it looks like Honda, Hyundai, VW/Audi and Alfa might all appear for the season.

**joeb** · 12 Dec 2018, 19:26 (Ref:3869748)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

According to S365, the Alfa Romeo that's not yet sold in the US market is ok for TCR but the Panoz and other GT4s from boutique manufacturers are not? Sounds like KMW Motorpsorts is going to be running the Alfa Guilietta in Michelin Pilot Challenge, I'm not complaining as some variety is better than the VAG show we had last season and it looks like Honda, Hyundai, VW/Audi and Alfa might all appear for the season.

well i'm sure the Alfa paid the manufacturer fee and the other didn't. Not a conspiracy, just bu$ine$$ for IMSA

broadrun96 · 12 Dec 2018, 19:29 (Ref:3869751)

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Originally Posted by joeb

well i'm sure the Alfa paid the manufacturer fee and the other didn't. Not a conspiracy, just bu$ine$$ for IMSA

Panoz was specifically mentioned with Sin and a couple others about IMSA not wanting to allow boutique builders in to MPC in an interview with Atherton. It's not that Panoz didn't pay, they weren't even offered a chance

Coach Ep · 13 Dec 2018, 03:39 (Ref:3869816)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Panoz was specifically mentioned with Sin and a couple others about IMSA not wanting to allow boutique builders in to MPC in an interview with Atherton. It's not that Panoz didn't pay, they weren't even offered a chance

We don't know that. But Panoz should be in the series, just for the legacy alone. IMSA should be ashamed.

seanyb505 · 13 Dec 2018, 11:20 (Ref:3869880)

I would be interested in seeing the source where Atherton specifically said no panoz or even something like no boutique manufacturers like panoz.

canaglia · 13 Dec 2018, 13:32 (Ref:3869915)

considering the low downforce setting used at daytona, don't expect more than 2 seconds cut due michelin, but anyway expect more than 2 seconds at sebring

Coach Ep · 13 Dec 2018, 15:02 (Ref:3869935)

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Originally Posted by seanyb505

I would be interested in seeing the source where Atherton specifically said no panoz or even something like no boutique manufacturers like panoz.

There was this:

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IMSA will only accept GT4 cars from “mainstream or select small volume” automotive manufacturers, with vehicles from bespoke race car manufacturers, such as SIN and KTM, not being eligible.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/i...-requirements/

Panoz was not particularly mentioned.

Not sure about the relevancy of the 'rule' (article goes two years back).

broadrun96 · 13 Dec 2018, 19:03 (Ref:3870017)

Panoz themselves said at the start of last season they were not eligible for IMSA even with their full GT4 homologation.

Nick Woodbury · 13 Dec 2018, 20:59 (Ref:3870055)

Yeee! My local team is entered for the entire IMSA GTD season by confirming Bull Auberlen as the primary driver. The team will also be fielding a GS entry in the Pilot Challenge with an M4.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/a...pp9gd2I-6ZPyGw

http://tmsracing.com/turner-doubles-...neups-secured/

**joeb** · 14 Dec 2018, 01:43 (Ref:3870095)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Panoz was specifically mentioned with Sin and a couple others about IMSA not wanting to allow boutique builders in to MPC in an interview with Atherton. It's not that Panoz didn't pay, they weren't even offered a chance

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Woodbury

Yeee! My local team is entered for the entire IMSA GTD season by confirming Bull Auberlen as the primary driver. The team will also be fielding a GS entry in the Pilot Challenge with an M4.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/a...pp9gd2I-6ZPyGw

http://tmsracing.com/turner-doubles-...neups-secured/

Should be a strong lineup and glad to see the team back after the way their season ended.

carbsmith · 14 Dec 2018, 02:53 (Ref:3870103)

I actually think fairly speaking Panoz has no actual right to be there anymore than the others, but I'm pretty surprised they weren't allowed in anyways.

Coach Ep · 14 Dec 2018, 03:53 (Ref:3870110)

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Originally Posted by carbsmith

I actually think fairly speaking Panoz has no actual right to be there anymore than the others, but I'm pretty surprised they weren't allowed in anyways.

Without Panoz IMSA - and therefor the current WeatherTech series - wouldn't be what it is now. For that reason alone, his cars should be eligible to participate in the series sanctioned by the organization he further developed built on the foundations laid by John Bishop and Bill France Sr. Why do you think Panoz is IMSA's Legacy Vice Chairman? To honor his legacy and his instrumental role in sportscar racing in North America, his cars should be in the series.

broadrun96 · 14 Dec 2018, 04:03 (Ref:3870111)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Without Panoz IMSA - and therefor the current WeatherTech series - wouldn't be what it is now. For that reason alone, his cars should be eligible to participate in the series sanctioned by the organization he further developed built on the foundations laid by John Bishop and Bill France Sr. Why do you think Panoz is IMSA's Legacy Vice Chairman? To honor his legacy and his instrumental role in sportscar racing in North America, his cars should be in the series.

Instead of sitting idle in the paddock with the OTHER series champs trophies sitting front and center. There's no reason those cars shouldn't have run at the Road Atlanta Conti tires event. ESPECIALLY that weekend

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