LM24 Le Mans Entry List 2006 - Page 7

neiltbag · 23 Mar 2006, 22:43 (Ref:1559070)

Back on March 15th Sony announced that the PS3 release date had moved from "Spring 2006" to "November 2006". They've also not yet shipped all development consoles so coders can start work on games for the platform. However it wouldn't surprise me to see them utilize the Pescas to help build the buzz...

**Bentley03** · 28 Mar 2006, 08:20 (Ref:1563105)

We should know the final 12 entries this week. My prototype thoughts:

Most likely-
2x Joest Audi R10
1x RFH Dome
1x Chamberlain B06/10
2x Factory Courage LC70
1x Creation CA06/H
1x Rollcentre Radical SR9

Possible additions-
1x Zytek 06S Hybrid
1x Creation CA06/H
1x Swiss Spirit Courage LC70
1x Rollcentre Radical SR9

Outside chance (but have probably blown it)-
1x GroupBio Lola B2K
1x ProTran RS06/H
1x Lavaggi LS1

It's unclear what Jota's involvement will be at Le Mans, but I assume it involves a prototype entered under a name other than Jota.

I've deliberately ignored any further GT entries but I have no doubt the ACO will add the odd one or two into the mix!

Any thoughts?

isynge · 28 Mar 2006, 09:02 (Ref:1563138)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Outside chance (but have probably blown it)-
1x GroupBio Lola B2K
1x ProTran RS06/H
1x Lavaggi LS1

Broadly agree with this list overall, although I'd almost be tempted to add the second Zytek to the outside chance list, given that the first car hasn't run yet, they haven't entered the full LMS, and all in all the attitude that's come across from them hasn't shown the level of "deferrence" that the ACO sometimes seem to seek.

Separately is there any evidence that the Lavaggi is anything other than a windtunnel model?

Wout · 28 Mar 2006, 09:28 (Ref:1563149)

They might add some gt's?

**Bentley03** · 28 Mar 2006, 10:36 (Ref:1563189)

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Originally Posted by Wout

They might add some gt's?

I did say that I was expecting the ACO to add one or two GT's. And top of my list (if an entry was requested in time) is the Larbre Aston Martin. I can't see them being refused an entry if they want one, especially now Oreca have withdrawn their Saleens. Perhaps a second Multimatic Panoz and another Ferrari F430 could find it's way in aswell.

Oh, I nearly forgot! Who'd bet against a second WR..........

**Bentley03** · 28 Mar 2006, 11:41 (Ref:1563219)

Take one Ferrari 550 off the list and add another Aston Martin. Russian Age Racing will take delivery of a second Aston Martin (in time for Istanbul LMS race), and have asked permission from the ACO to change their Le Mans entry accordingly. The car will be driven by Antonio Garcia and Nathan Kinch. Principal sponsor will be 'Cancer Research UK'. (Courtesy of InfosCourse.org)

(Perhaps Larbre will also request a change from their Ferrari 550 to their Aston Martin.)

Pilgrimage · 28 Mar 2006, 11:50 (Ref:1563227)

I have clearly missed the whole "where is Pesca" issue... so here we go, Are there no Pescarolos this year?

**Bentley03** · 28 Mar 2006, 12:00 (Ref:1563242)

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Originally Posted by Pilgrimage

I have clearly missed the whole "where is Pesca" issue... so here we go, Are there no Pescarolos this year?

There's no issue. They have two cars, two automatic entries and they'll be chasing two Audi R10's for 24 hours in June...............

Pilgrimage · 28 Mar 2006, 13:05 (Ref:1563302)

Arh - excellent.
The list above is just the unconfirmed 12 then.
Sorry for my confusion!

isynge · 28 Mar 2006, 15:51 (Ref:1563433)

DSC is dropping a very strong hint that the GroupBio Lola won't be at Le Mans (not a huge surprise) and that the two R10s are on the entry list (again, not a huge surprise...).

When is the full list supposed to be released?

gwyllion · 28 Mar 2006, 15:58 (Ref:1563436)

Quote:

Originally Posted by isynge

DSC is dropping a very strong hint that the GroupBio Lola won't be at Le Mans (not a huge surprise) and that the two R10s are on the entry list (again, not a huge surprise...).

Not showing up at Paul Ricard because of engineering problems, seems a valid reason to not grant GroupBio the entry ticket.

**Bentley03** · 28 Mar 2006, 16:09 (Ref:1563447)

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Originally Posted by isynge

When is the full list supposed to be released?

I believe the list is already in the hands of those who will reveal all.........

Not sure of the date and time it's allowed to be published.

**Bentley03** · 28 Mar 2006, 16:31 (Ref:1563463)

Quote:

Originally Posted by isynge

DSC is dropping a very strong hint that the GroupBio Lola won't be at Le Mans.........

Was there also a hint in the same article that there may be a couple of seats available with Creation at Le Mans, 2 entries...........??

isynge · 28 Mar 2006, 19:10 (Ref:1563566)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Was there also a hint in the same article that there may be a couple of seats available with Creation at Le Mans, 2 entries...........??

I suppose you could read it that way, given the number of drivers they have under contract - and the performance at Paul Ricard certainly justified it. I'd love to see a pair of Creations at Le Mans - the more cars Audi has to watch the more likely we'll see a great race in June.

That would, of course, raise more questions about the 6th Pescarolo driver - I certainly felt Minassian would have been top of Henri's list had Creation lost out.

Let's not count chickens quite yet though...

**Bentley03** · 28 Mar 2006, 21:33 (Ref:1563749)

Quote:

Originally Posted by isynge

That would, of course, raise more questions about the 6th Pescarolo driver - I certainly felt Minassian would have been top of Henri's list had Creation lost out.

I'm not so sure. If Creation just get one entry, I'm pretty sure Nic would join Gabbiani and Ortiz for Le Mans. I also believe Nic has one eye on a Peugeot drive for next year.

jhansen · 28 Mar 2006, 21:56 (Ref:1563766)

Why is Campel-Walter the odd man out? I noticed he wont be at Istanbul either.

The Badger · 29 Mar 2006, 06:39 (Ref:1563993)

I get the impression that gabbiani-Ortiz are the money men , so they get first choice . Much prefer to see the team get their 2 entries and have 1 hare and 1 tortise so to speak .

**Bentley03** · 29 Mar 2006, 07:16 (Ref:1564020)

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Originally Posted by jhansen

Why is Campel-Walter the odd man out? I noticed he wont be at Istanbul either.

As The Badger says, Gabbiani/Ortiz are funding that second car this season. And there are a number of Italian companies getting involved in sponsorship of the Team thanks to Beppe G.

Nic is without question Creation's lead prototype driver, and is responsible for development/setup and qualifying. Jamie is more of a GT specialist, but he's getting quicker and quicker in prototypes each year. But in a one car situation, Ortiz/Gabbiani (money) are first on the list, and Nic takes the third spot to assist the pay drivers. Jamie has been doing a similar job with the Lister Storm in France helping with the Brandela/Stepec French GT project.

canam · 29 Mar 2006, 07:31 (Ref:1564025)

Minassian is the lead driver in my view but JCW is a lot closer than most people think. Looking at race times, the difference between the two is very small. From the Creation website, JCW was doing some set-up work as well.
Coming from GTs, JCW has adapted very well IMO.

Being a bit of a devil, I would like to see them in different cars!! Minassian would 'find' a secod...and so would JCW. Just so long as the cars come back in one piece...at the end of the race that is.

isynge · 29 Mar 2006, 10:58 (Ref:1564094)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

I'm not so sure. If Creation just get one entry, I'm pretty sure Nic would join Gabbiani and Ortiz for Le Mans. I also believe Nic has one eye on a Peugeot drive for next year.

When I referred to "missing out" I was thinking on Creation not getting an invite at all. I hope we can discount that following their showing at Ricard and their full LMS entry but had their car taken a few days longer to complete and they'd been a no-show over last weekend then there might have been a different story.

In that light Minassian's one of the drivers who'd certainly end up in my fanstasy sportscar lineup and would grace any team.

LC2guy · 29 Mar 2006, 11:55 (Ref:1564128)

So if Creation get 2 entries, ( possible, as they showed what the car can do last weekend and have 2 full season entries for LMS ) but Zytek only get their auto invite, could the money behind the Herbert / Shimoda 2nd zytek be redirected to Creations second car to be joined by JCW ???? Just a thought.

Fieldgate · 29 Mar 2006, 13:07 (Ref:1564168)

yes the lists are out

panoz.lmp1 · 29 Mar 2006, 13:23 (Ref:1564177)

Creation gets only one entry. The second Creation is #1 on the reserve list.

LC2guy · 29 Mar 2006, 13:46 (Ref:1564189)

At least Rollcentre have got a car in, but no second Zytek or Creation ( 1st reserve ) but a couple more Porsches instead. Not bad overall, pretty much as expected i suppose.

The Badger · 29 Mar 2006, 14:08 (Ref:1564197)

Mainly only 1 crib , which is strange for the Le Mans list , and that is

Its a shame to see that Lister in , with a Creation on 1st reserve .

I cant see anything dropping out except for possibily (hope im wrong) Acemco or possibily 1 Spyker .

I thought the Noble 911 might have gotten in too . Maybe it didnt enter .

Dead happy about RfH , Swiss Spirit .

Cant wait now .

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