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Old 4 Jan 2010, 14:31 (Ref:2608002)   #1
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Introducing Beechdean Mansell Motorsport

There's already mention of this new partnership on the 'Le Mans Series 2010' thread, but I think the interest this programme will garner deserves a dedicated thread..............



The details of this new venture can be found here. Needless to say, this is fantastic news for ACO regs racing in Europe (on several levels).

We know the drivers, but what of the car? It's a Ginetta-Zytek Z09R (first time I've seen the 'R' designation). Which chassis (ex Strakka perhaps)? Which engine will be used (4.0 or 4.5 litre)? Or, given the 'full factory support' status the team will enjoy, could it be a hybrid?

Exciting news, great to have Nigel Mansell involved in ACO regs racing. The very best of luck to Andrew Howard and the Mansells!
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Old 4 Jan 2010, 14:53 (Ref:2608013)   #2
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Mentioned it on the Le mans entries thread, but is this the first family racing team, with dad and 2 sons racing 1 car
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Old 4 Jan 2010, 15:42 (Ref:2608031)   #3
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Great news !!!
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Old 4 Jan 2010, 16:47 (Ref:2608055)   #4
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not surprised to see Beechdean in the LMS this year, a well placed source told me back last May that Andrew was very keen to race in the LMS in 2010, surprisingly i though i didnt expect a LMP effort. I was expecting a GT2 effort with a Vantage for Beechdean, oh well, life is full of surprises.
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Old 4 Jan 2010, 19:29 (Ref:2608115)   #5
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Old 4 Jan 2010, 19:40 (Ref:2608122)   #6
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We know the drivers, but what of the car? It's a Ginetta-Zytek Z09R (first time I've seen the 'R' designation). Which chassis (ex Strakka perhaps)? Which engine will be used (4.0 or 4.5 litre)? Or, given the 'full factory support' status the team will enjoy, could it be a hybrid?
Andrew Howard has confirmed (on DAILY SPORTSCAR) that this is indeed the ex-Strakka car. It will be updated to full 2010 spec and powered (as in 2009) by the 4.5 litre engine.
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Old 4 Jan 2010, 21:21 (Ref:2608164)   #7
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Mansell Sr has seemed reluctant to pay for sportscars himself so I'm presuming there will be a big sponsor announcement soon?

Great news though, hoepfully they can build on the Silverstone performance.
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Old 5 Jan 2010, 00:58 (Ref:2608208)   #8
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Surely Howard/Beechdean are supporting it in some way financially in return for the exposure they will surely be getting.

Suppose this means Our Nige has finally realized Leo and Greg are not cut out for F1?
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Old 5 Jan 2010, 03:16 (Ref:2608242)   #9
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Wow nice to hear. P1, that must be alot for a small team. Well guess not so small to have full factory support. Wonder if they can stick it to the other petrols? 2010 is setting up to be some great racing in the LMS despite the season being on a 'downside'.
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Old 5 Jan 2010, 04:33 (Ref:2608251)   #10
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Mentioned it on the Le mans entries thread, but is this the first family racing team, with dad and 2 sons racing 1 car
To clarify, you mean in the LMS, right?
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Old 5 Jan 2010, 07:26 (Ref:2608281)   #11
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Mentioned it on the Le mans entries thread, but is this the first family racing team, with dad and 2 sons racing 1 car
Team ..... wasnt there a Team Estoril that raced a GT2 Porsche a few years back , or a Viper at Le Mans , Melo Breyner family I think it was ?

Car ..... the 3 Andretti's at Le Mans in 1988 in a Porsche 962C Shell/Dunlop .

Great to see mansell back with his brood . I hope they do very well indeed .However , Im not sure on the ACO take on Mansell senior trying top push his car over the finish line .

Wasnt Herbert the last driver to passout on the rostrum ?
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Old 5 Jan 2010, 14:33 (Ref:2608435)   #12
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It's good to hear and I'm pleased we can add another team on the grid but with respect the two Nigel boys are not very close to his fathers driving skills...

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Old 5 Jan 2010, 21:04 (Ref:2608592)   #13
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Surely Howard/Beechdean are supporting it in some way financially in return for the exposure they will surely be getting.
Lot of cost for jsut a bit of exposure..
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Old 6 Jan 2010, 22:24 (Ref:2609139)   #14
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Old 11 Jan 2010, 22:18 (Ref:2611930)   #16
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Just seen a pic of the zytek with its new paint scheme for the first time today, and i noticed that there is an IMSA sticker on it. Does this mean some ALMS rounds like Sebring, or is it nothing?

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Just seen a pic of the zytek with its new paint scheme for the first time today, and i noticed that there is an IMSA sticker on it. Does this mean some ALMS rounds like Sebring, or is it nothing?

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...oMansell_1.jpg
Good spot! Well the Bear had mentioned he got word that there will be some good news regarding the Sebring Entry list in a few weeks, and it would be good news if they came stateside!
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Are you sure he was talking about the Sebring?
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Cue the puns on the sponsor.
That IMSA sticker almost gaurantees an appearance across the pond. Why would you put on an IMSA sticker before any other sponsors? To create pointless speculation for the hell of it?
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Are you sure he was talking about the Sebring?
I think so, to quote: " Murphythebear has been told to expect some really good Sebring entry news in a couple of weeks."
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It's good to hear and I'm pleased we can add another team on the grid but with respect the two Nigel boys are not very close to his fathers driving skills...

Is Mansell Snr actually close to his old driving skills these days?
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Is Mansell Snr actually close to his old driving skills these days?
Unlikely - but I am sure he will give it a go!
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I think so, to quote: " Murphythebear has been told to expect some really good Sebring entry news in a couple of weeks."
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"That IMSA sticker almost gaurantees an appearance across the pond. Why would you put on an IMSA sticker before any other sponsors? To create pointless speculation for the hell of it? "

Because it is a photoshopped image of an earlier car - The team will not be at Sebring
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Now i look at it, the red lines do look a bit photoshopped.
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