'09 ALMS Round 3 - Long Beach April 17th & 18th - Page 2

Canada ALMS fan · 15 Apr 2009, 00:03 (Ref:2440934)

It's nice to see Westbrook in a good Porsche ride this year after being overlooked as an official factory driver. Porsche seems to be helping Vici this year, including getting them Michelins. Is that what brought the T-Mobile backing or did the T-Mobile backing make Porsche take Vici seriously?

**joeb** · 15 Apr 2009, 02:48 (Ref:2440979)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

Richard Westbrook and Johannes Stuck will drive for VICI.

That will be an interesting pairing to watch. Car looks nice too, but imo Vici has always done a good job with their ALMS liveries.

WMUCarGuy · 15 Apr 2009, 02:57 (Ref:2440981)

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Originally Posted by joeb

That will be an interesting pairing to watch. Car looks nice too, but imo Vici has always done a good job with their ALMS liveries.

I'm just happy the Falken Porsche will have some unique color. The other 2 teams running Porsches all have liveries using somewhat similar colors, which is kind of boring...

Ryan · 15 Apr 2009, 07:36 (Ref:2441062)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

An email from Vici's press guy.

Are you a member of the VICI general mailing list that anyone can sign up for on their website? I signed up awhile ago and have never gotten anything from them.

WMUCarGuy · 15 Apr 2009, 14:43 (Ref:2441413)

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Are you a member of the VICI general mailing list that anyone can sign up for on their website? I signed up awhile ago and have never gotten anything from them.

Yes. I got an email from them yesterday and then contacted them about the drivers afterwards.

Breitling24 · 15 Apr 2009, 23:54 (Ref:2441847)

Spotters Guide has Stuck and Nathan Swartzbaugh in VICI car.

Updated: http://lastturnclub.com/index.php?optio ... Itemid=104

Canada ALMS fan · 16 Apr 2009, 00:48 (Ref:2441867)

Entry list has been updated, it's Westbrook and Johannes Stuck.
http://www.imsaracing.net/2009/event...MS%20Entry.pdf

cmk · 16 Apr 2009, 00:56 (Ref:2441870)

I would have preferred Basseng or Arnold to young Johannes, but it's still a good pair.

andy_b · 16 Apr 2009, 00:57 (Ref:2441871)

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Originally Posted by Breitling24

Spotters Guide has Stuck and Nathan Swartzbaugh in VICI car.

Updated: http://lastturnclub.com/index.php?optio ... Itemid=104

apparently, the Swartzbaugh deal fell through couple of days before launch

Canada ALMS fan · 16 Apr 2009, 01:03 (Ref:2441873)

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Originally Posted by cmk

I would have preferred Basseng or Arnold to young Johannes, but it's still a good pair.

Westbrook and Basseng on Michelins would equal one fast RSR! It would be nice if Vici could get Swartzbaugh's Tornos money for a second car!

Breitling24 · 16 Apr 2009, 01:09 (Ref:2441874)

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Originally Posted by andy_b

apparently, the Swartzbaugh deal fell through couple of days before launch

Man, you'd think they'd have mentioned drivers in yesterday's pr. The update was today. Easy come, easy go, especially with these guys, so far this season.

What'll happen by Saturday?

andy_b · 16 Apr 2009, 01:51 (Ref:2441888)

probably a case of crossing the 't's and dotting the 'i's...but announcing the drivers today does actually get 2 days worth of PR....which may have been the plan

Tenthg-Tenths Spotters Guide will be up shortly after midnight PST

Spyderman · 16 Apr 2009, 09:44 (Ref:2442051)

The VICI car lacks the "louvres" on the hood.
2008 car?

Dauer 962 · 16 Apr 2009, 10:16 (Ref:2442071)

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Originally Posted by Spyderman

The VICI car lacks the "louvres" on the hood.
2008 car?

Yes, it´s their 2008 ALMS car, the one they used in Sebring qualifying also.

Spyderman · 16 Apr 2009, 10:52 (Ref:2442107)

Thanks!

**joeb** · 16 Apr 2009, 13:48 (Ref:2442245)

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Originally Posted by Dauer 962

Yes, it´s their 2008 ALMS car, the one they used in Sebring qualifying also.

Are they still planning on a 2009 car?

NightStalk3r · 16 Apr 2009, 14:24 (Ref:2442276)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Are they still planning on a 2009 car?

They said before Sebring they had 2 2009 Cars on order to be delivered before Long Beach, so who knows.

andy_b · 16 Apr 2009, 17:20 (Ref:2442410)

Ten-Tenths supported ALMS Spotter Guide is now online at www.spotterguides.com

Sorry its late, waiting for VICI + been ill with the flu

Has latest entries from VICI and Falken. One note, Boris Said was seen with an older helmet (Chrome rear section) last weekend at Formula D, so he may wear that in lieu of the one shown, which he has worn at Daytona in 2009

btw unrelated to the guide, expect an announcement shortly from Long Beach....

Canada ALMS fan · 16 Apr 2009, 17:40 (Ref:2442426)

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Originally Posted by andy_b

btw unrelated to the guide, expect an announcement shortly from Long Beach....

New team or program?
Thanks for the guide as always!

**joeb** · 16 Apr 2009, 17:48 (Ref:2442431)

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Originally Posted by andy_b

btw unrelated to the guide, expect an announcement shortly from Long Beach....

Ahhhh, the suspense is killing me!

**joeb** · 16 Apr 2009, 17:50 (Ref:2442432)

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Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

They said before Sebring they had 2 2009 Cars on order to be delivered before Long Beach, so who knows.

2008 or 2009 as long as it's a car on the grid, I'm happy! Glad to see them back with a major sponsor too, so the team could have some stability for the future.

WMUCarGuy · 16 Apr 2009, 17:50 (Ref:2442433)

Jaguar GT2 program finally coming into the light?

**joeb** · 16 Apr 2009, 17:51 (Ref:2442434)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

Jaguar GT2 program finally coming into the light?

I hope it is the announcement of a program by somebody.

Canada ALMS fan · 16 Apr 2009, 17:54 (Ref:2442438)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

Jaguar GT2 program finally coming into the light?

That would make the most sense. It would be great if it was an LMP announcement instead, just be cause they are needed more desperately. Not that I'm complaining... all additions to the grid are welcome!

HORNDAWG · 16 Apr 2009, 17:54 (Ref:2442439)

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Originally Posted by joeb

2008 or 2009 as long as it's a car on the grid, I'm happy! Glad to see them back with a major sponsor too, so the team could have some stability for the future.

Yes, T-Mobile USA as a sponsor for VICI, IMO, bodes nothing but good for the program!

L.P.

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