The future of Corvette

[AU N EGL]

Very Cool.

[David]

Originally Posted by AU N EGL

006 = Corvette team Spare car

SRT bought 006: SRT FIA GT Corvette

Thanks to Lane for finding the item.

[prototype]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Also the new livery. link

L.P.

I hardly consider that a new livery.

[Zurbert82]

It looks nice, but the new livery would be much better if they actually had some competition other than the lone Bell Aston Martin, which I doubt will prove to make a difference save for rare Corvette attrition. It's nice to see them in the series dedicated to the huge Corvette fanbase and green movement, but this really isn't much to get excited about. Hopefully some more GT1 teams will show up, but I won't hold my breath...

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by prototype

I hardly consider that a new livery.

So it is the exact same livery that was on the cars last year?

L.P.

[Sportscarguy08]

For those interested, Corvette Motorsport have made a visual list of the current chassis lineup in Europe Here

[David]

Just received this very nice update note directly from SRT:

----- Original Message -----
From: Selleslaghracing
To: David Palmeter
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 4:39 AM

Subject: Re: Corvette Chassis Numbers

Dear David,

Corvette C5R, chassis 007 is sold to AT Racing in Austria and will be running by Renauer Motorsport Austria
Corvette C5R, chassis 005 is still in our workshop for sale.
We bought a new Corvette C6R, chassis 006, this will be running in FIA GT and FFSA (French Championship). In FFSA the drivers are Ayari Soheil and Bruno Hernandez.
FIA GT (drivers) will be announced next week.

Greetings,
Maryse Lesire
Selleslagh Racing Team

[AU N EGL]

Good News David

[Bob Riebe]

Now on paper, or at least a 'puter screen GT racing in the father lands looks bright.
Some what amazing that Chebby, or actually GT road racing in Chebby land is not doing that well.

[AU N EGL]

Fisrt Photos of the LG Motorsports Riley GT2 Corvette have been released.

http://www.badboyvettes.com/164

The Porshce and Ferrari killer HAS ARIVED.

[dxk1]

Originally Posted by AU N EGL

Fisrt Photos of the LG Motorsports Riley GT2 Corvette have been released.

http://www.badboyvettes.com/164

The Porshce and Ferrari killer HAS ARIVED.

I'm a little worried about their selection of Kumho tires! See: http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...FS=ALMS-LEMANS

Anyway, the car looks great and I wish them well as I'd love to see a few more Vettes in GT2 around the world!

DK

[AU N EGL]

Originally Posted by dxk1

I'm a little worried about their selection of Kumho tires! See: http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...FS=ALMS-LEMANS

Anyway, the car looks great and I wish them well as I'd love to see a few more Vettes in GT2 around the world!

DK

Notice the chassies colors? Red ( LGs) and a Gray one..... hmmm

[Bob Riebe]

Originally Posted by dxk1

I'm a little worried about their selection of Kumho tires! See: http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...FS=ALMS-LEMANS

Anyway, the car looks great and I wish them well as I'd love to see a few more Vettes in GT2 around the world!

DK

Have patience, variety is always good.

[Sportscarguy08]

For those interested, Corvette Motorsport released their 2nd part of their 2007 Review film on their site. Theres also a teaser for the next review at the end...Spa, which will be out at the end of March.

Link

[Lola T92/10]

Can't wait to see the GT1 AND GT2 cars at Sebring!

On a side note, for those of you who would like to see a corvette factory car remain in its original colors after its time with P&M is done you should know that 2006 Lemans entrant #64 is now owned by what appears to be a private collector and was racing at a Historic racing event last weekend in its full 2006 Lemans trim.

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by Lola T92/10

Can't wait to see the GT1 AND GT2 cars at Sebring!

On a side note, for those of you who would like to see a corvette factory car remain in its original colors after its time with P&M is done you should know that 2006 Lemans entrant #64 is now owned by what appears to be a private collector and was racing at a Historic racing event last weekend in its full 2006 Lemans trim.

Sorry, somebody is pulling your leg. The chassis that ran as the #64 car in the 06 Le Mans race is chassis # C6R-004 which is owned By Luc Alphand Aventures and just finished testing at HTTT Paul Ricard.

L.P.

[Lola T92/10]

Hmmmm....well this sure did look like the 06 Lemans car. Here is a picture I took of it last thursday.

[HORNDAWG]

Here is chassis #C6R-004 history. http://palmeter.com/C6R-004.htm


L.P.

[Lola T92/10]

Oh don't get me wrong Horndawg I'm not doubting your knowledge on the chassis I just don't know which other C6r this could be. I got a good look at it and after looking under the hood it is definitely a factory car. Do you have any idea what car this might be?

[HORNDAWG]

The only C6.R that I am not pretty sure of is the PSI chassis C6R-002. Have not seen anything announced for them yet and both Peter and Hines (07 drivers) are at Gigawave this year so? But I would be surprised if they got rid of the car and it was not on the net somewhere, already.

L.P.

[Sportscarguy08]

Originally Posted by Lola T92/10

Oh don't get me wrong Horndawg I'm not doubting your knowledge on the chassis I just don't know which other C6r this could be. I got a good look at it and after looking under the hood it is definitely a factory car. Do you have any idea what car this might be?

lol...im sure its a showcar. They have a good amount of those around. Those are in Le Mans trim (the number 64)

[Lola T92/10]

Sportscarguy08 I'm guessing it would have to be a show car since all of the race chassis seem to be accounted for. They must have got a hold of a drive train though because it was not the show car "generic small block" that is put in the GM show cars.


I guess I should also state now that I am sorry for coming on the board and making a false statement within my first few posts. I am much more versed in GTP/Group C and WSC car chassis #'s and current locations etc... than I am on current or recent alms and lms race cars. I just spotted this C6r at a race last week and the fact that it may have originally been a show car didn't even cross my mind. Again I apologize

[AU N EGL]

Originally Posted by Lola T92/10

Hmmmm....well this sure did look like the 06 Lemans car. Here is a picture I took of it last thursday.

Notice there are no running place in class lights on this car.

[Sportscarguy08]

Originally Posted by Lola T92/10

Sportscarguy08 I'm guessing it would have to be a show car since all of the race chassis seem to be accounted for. They must have got a hold of a drive train though because it was not the show car "generic small block" that is put in the GM show cars.

I guess I should also state now that I am sorry for coming on the board and making a false statement within my first few posts. Again I apologize

No worries mate, it happens. I only know this because my friend works for Corvette Motorsport, and knows all the chassis. Below are some images of a European Showcar that was lent out for a little bit. It was used for promotions (maybe similar), and was also driven around:

[dxk1]

Originally Posted by Sportscarguy08

For those interested, Corvette Motorsport released their 2nd part of their 2007 Review film on their site. Theres also a teaser for the next review at the end...Spa, which will be out at the end of March.

Link

Hey Sportscarguy08,

I looked up that website and the links to the 2007 review films. Nice stuff. Thanks for the heads up! Not too much talking and lots of footage of tight racing. Very enjoyable. Lots of other video on the site as well!!

DK