WEC 2012 WEC Entries - Page 35

Jameson · 30 Jan 2012, 12:23 (Ref:3018880)

I can't wait to see the final entry list on Thursday. Really interested to see how this new WC will take off. Does anyone have an idea how many cars will be there in total and how they should divide between the 4 categories?

**joeb** · 30 Jan 2012, 13:00 (Ref:3018893)

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Originally Posted by JorritVD

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1x Highcroft Racing - Deltawing

LMP1: 10x
2x AUDI Sport - Audi R18
1-2x Toyota Motorsport - Toyota
2x Rebellion Racing - Lola-Toyota
1x Pescarolo-Sport - ?
1x Strakka-Racing - HPD ARX-03a
1x JRM Racing - HPD ARX-03a
1x OAK Racing - Oak-Pescarolo-Judd
1? Hope Racing - Oreca-Hybrid

LMP2: 12x
1x Greaves Motorsport - Zytek-Nissan
2x Gulf Racing - Lola-Nissan
1-2x OAK Racing - Morgan-?
1x Pecom-Racing - Oreca-Nissan
1x TechnikMotorsport HS - Morgan-Nissan
2x Signatech Racing - Oreca-Nissan
1x Pegasus Racing - Oreca-Nissan
2x Team Kolles - Lola-Lotus
1x Alan Docking Racing - Oreca-Nissan

GT-Pro: 6x
2x Aston Martin Racing - Aston Martin Vantage
1x Felbermayr-Proton - Porsche 997 GT3-RSR
2x AF Corse - Ferrari 458 Italia
1x Luxery Racing - Ferrari 458 Italia

GT-Am: 6x
1x Felbermayr-Proton - Porsche 997 GT3-RSR
1x AF Corse - Ferrari 458 Italia
1x Krohn Racing - Ferrari 458 Italia
2x Larbre Competition - Corvette C6.R (One could be in Pro)
1x Luxery Racing - Ferrari 458 Italia

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Originally Posted by Jameson

I can't wait to see the final entry list on Thursday. Really interested to see how this new WC will take off. Does anyone have an idea how many cars will be there in total and how they should divide between the 4 categories?

The above is an estimation from another forum member. In 3 days we will have the real list.

KA · 30 Jan 2012, 15:22 (Ref:3018949)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Jordan Tresson, another graduate of Nissan's Playstation GT Academy, will take over Ordonez's seat at the Signatech squad in WEC and Le Mans.

source: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97217

Interesting- We'd already hear that Ordonez had moved to Greaves so are Nissan using the Signatech drive to give their GT Academy drivers LMP2 experience before releasing them to drive for their customer teams, or has Ordonez parted company with the programme altogether?

Jann Mardenborough from 2011's GT Academy is doing Blancpain in a GT3 Nissan, so perhaps we can expect him to be in line for a Signatech seat in a year or two, with Tresson mpoving on?

gwyllion · 30 Jan 2012, 15:26 (Ref:3018951)

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Originally Posted by KA

Interesting- We'd already hear that Ordonez had moved to Greaves so are Nissan using the Signatech drive to give their GT Academy drivers LMP2 experience before releasing them to drive for their customer teams, or has Ordonez parted company with the programme altogether?

The announcement of Ordonez going to Greaves is coming from Nissan Europe: http://www.newsroom.nissan-europe.co...?mediaid=88420

Victor_RO · 30 Jan 2012, 15:27 (Ref:3018952)

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Originally Posted by KA

Interesting- We'd already hear that Ordonez had moved to Greaves so are Nissan using the Signatech drive to give their GT Academy drivers LMP2 experience before releasing them to drive for their customer teams, or has Ordonez parted company with the programme altogether?

Either the former, or Greaves are being elevated in status in terms of the Nissan-powered LMP2 teams.

gwyllion · 31 Jan 2012, 14:00 (Ref:3019390)

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Originally Posted by @dsceuroeditor

Kodewa confirms Lotus LMP2 for WEC. This is the team run by Kolles. #WEC #LM24 @24hoursoflemans

source: http://twitter.com/#!/dsceuroeditor/...46173451284480

A bit more info in http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97239

Victor_RO · 31 Jan 2012, 14:07 (Ref:3019392)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

source: http://twitter.com/#!/dsceuroeditor/...46173451284480

A bit more info in http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97239

As expected, cynical paint and rebadge job all-over of a couple of bog standard Lola-Judds.

gwyllion · 31 Jan 2012, 14:20 (Ref:3019395)

In case people are wondering, the Lola LMP2 coupe is now cost capped. I was not sure, so I check on the Lola website: http://lolacars.com/downloads/racecar_2.pdf

BTW The Lola brochure mentions "Monocoque certified to all ACO and FIA structural and crash standards through 2012 and is eligible until 2016." Not sure what that implies. Will LMP2 remain unchanged in 2014 or will there be a transition period to the new regulations?

lms · 31 Jan 2012, 14:58 (Ref:3019407)

so... this lotus lmp2. is it just a badge or did lotus develop the chassis further? for example the front overhang on the lotus lmp2 looks different from whats in the pdf.

gwyllion · 31 Jan 2012, 15:03 (Ref:3019409)

No, both the chassis (Lola) and the engine (Judd/BMW) are rebadged to Lotus. That is all.

lms · 31 Jan 2012, 15:05 (Ref:3019410)

oh, okay. It should be referrred to as "lotus-lola-judd-bmw"

gwyllion · 31 Jan 2012, 15:38 (Ref:3019416)

According to http://twitter.com/#!/RebellionRacin...66503674781696 Jeroen Bleekemolen will join Rebellion Racing for Sebring 12 Hours and Le Mans 24 Hours.

That means that Rebellion has their 6 drivers for the season:

WEC: Andrea Belicchi, Neel Jani, Nicolas Prost, Harold Primat
Sebring + Le Mans: Jeroen Bleekemolen, Nick Heidfeld

Simmi · 31 Jan 2012, 15:47 (Ref:3019418)

Good to see the Lotus thing came off after a bit of speculation to the contrary. Even if it is just a badge job. As I said a while ago if they bump up Rossiter/Mowlem/Hirschi into the P2 they could be in with a shout of a podium.

lms · 31 Jan 2012, 17:13 (Ref:3019449)

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...e-road-mcnish/

the lotus story on speed. Also, only 30 cars in wec. So who will the aco kick out of the new championship and on what basis? The lmp field itself should contain more than 20 cars...

greaves, pegasus, pecom, signatech x2?, ADR, HS technik, oak racing x2 at least, gulf x2, lotus x2, rebellion x2, strakka, jrm, toyota, hope, pescarolo, audi x2

also, in gte: af corse x2, felbermayr x2, aston x2, luxury x2, larbre x2, krohn

32 cars at least but there must be more entries in gte

Victor_RO · 31 Jan 2012, 18:17 (Ref:3019468)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

According to http://twitter.com/#!/RebellionRacin...66503674781696 Jeroen Bleekemolen will join Rebellion Racing for Sebring 12 Hours and Le Mans 24 Hours.

That means that Rebellion has their 6 drivers for the season:

WEC: Andrea Belicchi, Neel Jani, Nicolas Prost, Harold Primat
Sebring + Le Mans: Jeroen Bleekemolen, Nick Heidfeld

Good choice... and begs the question: Guy Smith is not on the team, does that hint at some plans by Dyson? We'll see in a couple of days.

**joeb** · 31 Jan 2012, 18:28 (Ref:3019473)

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Originally Posted by lms

the lotus story on speed. Also, only 30 cars in wec. So who will the aco kick out of the new championship and on what basis? The lmp field itself should contain more than 20 cars...

Why is the cap set to 30 I wonder? something about transportation costs? I also wonder if the WEC will have an alternate entry list like Le Mans does?

Victor_RO · 31 Jan 2012, 18:38 (Ref:3019480)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Why is the cap set to 30 I wonder? something about transportation costs? I also wonder if the WEC will have an alternate entry list like Le Mans does?

Probably a combination of transportation costs, plus an attempt to leave some space for a further 26 Le Mans-only entrants from ELMS/ALMS. (yes, 26, we should have 56 classified entries at LM this year plus the 57th unclassified and opinion-divisive one).

Coach Ep · 31 Jan 2012, 18:41 (Ref:3019482)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Why is the cap set to 30

Where does it say that?

Victor_RO · 31 Jan 2012, 18:47 (Ref:3019484)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Where does it say that?

It's a rumour at this stage... quote from the article:

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As may as 35 cars are believed to have submitted entry requests for the inaugural season, with around 30 likely to be selected by the ACO to compete in the global sports car championship.

We'll see in less than 2 days anyway.

Fogelhund · 31 Jan 2012, 18:52 (Ref:3019487)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Why is the cap set to 30 I wonder? something about transportation costs? I also wonder if the WEC will have an alternate entry list like Le Mans does?

The Cap is currently at 30 for a couple of reasons.

1. The number of Autobids, plus WEC entrants almost fills up the capacity at LM... need some wiggle room.

2. It is probable that the Sebring contract specifies 30 and they cannot get out of that now.

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It is likely that the demand wasn't anticipated. It is probable that other entrants will be allowed to enter the balance of the WEC events, except Sebring and LM... at least automatically.

Victor_RO · 31 Jan 2012, 19:04 (Ref:3019492)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

2. It is probable that the Sebring contract specifies 30 and they cannot get out of that now.

Some wiggle room in that case has to come from the Sebring pitlane extension which is about to be completed. Unless we're told otherwise, it's fair enough to suspect that it's done in order to bring the number of pit stalls up to 64 (which is the maximum number of cars for a 12h race at Sebring under FIA circuit guidelines).

Coach Ep · 31 Jan 2012, 19:16 (Ref:3019497)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

The Cap is currently at 30 for a couple of reasons.

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

2. It is probable that the Sebring contract specifies 30 and they cannot get out of that now.

There´s no proof for both. We´ll see. Less than 48 hours until we find out.

Fogelhund · 31 Jan 2012, 19:46 (Ref:3019508)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

There´s no proof for both. We´ll see. Less than 48 hours until we find out.

No proof, though the number has been repeated a number of times, including by ALMS officials. There has to be some sort of contract... you'd think. But then again, knowing this group.

Deleted · 31 Jan 2012, 20:04 (Ref:3019519)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

[*]Sebring + Le Mans: Jeroen Bleekemolen, Nick Heidfeld

I believe they will drive at Spa as well, well Quick-Nick at least.

Great to have Jeroen onboard again, albeit this means that Black Swan is gonna need another replacement driver for Sebring.

Victor_RO · 31 Jan 2012, 20:06 (Ref:3019522)

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Originally Posted by Chiana

Great to have Jeroen onboard again, albeit this means that Black Swan is gonna need another replacement driver for Sebring.

Damo (Faulkner) and Jeroen's brother?

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