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30 Jul 2002, 23:26 (Ref:347401)
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Was Dirk Muller conned?
Does anyone else think that BMW conned Dirk Muller. They told him that there was a chance of the V12 LMR returning in 2001 so he signed mainly for that reason. Then they terminate the project so he has to stay in the GT category and now hes languising in the ETCC. Anyone else think he's been hard done by?
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30 Jul 2002, 23:39 (Ref:347400)
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Being payed to drive by a manufacturer such as BMW isn't being hard done to in my opinion.
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31 Jul 2002, 05:50 (Ref:347402)
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Besides, he will soon be happy to be in the ETCC instead of the ALMS. Being a BMW factory driver in a series that is growing rather than self destructing is a much better place to be in. The ALMS makes CART look like a well run organisation. KM |
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31 Jul 2002, 20:15 (Ref:347403)
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What are you talknig about MaxSport? ALMS isn't self destructing! Why would you say that? What basis do you have to make a statement like that?
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31 Jul 2002, 20:45 (Ref:347404)
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I would appreciate if you could explain your point of view, providing some background for your opinion. I have attended ALMS races from grandstands and inside the paddock since 1999, and in several circuits in the United States. I can tell you that there are few series in the world that are so well run. And I cannot think of a more fan-friendly race promotion organization. About a month ago I was in Elkhart Lake for the ALMS race. On the Sunday press and photo briefings I witnessed several press members - some of them folks that have been around the block for quite a while - congratulating the organizers for the way the event was running. I have to say I shared their opinion. If your point is about the technical or the commercial strategy of ALMS, coudl you please be more specific? Or, on an alternative approach, what would you do differently than the ALMS is doing? Regards, |
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31 Jul 2002, 21:21 (Ref:347399)
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I'll pop a copy of this topic into Sportscars as well. The ALMS issue might get a few more comments there.
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31 Jul 2002, 22:24 (Ref:347445)
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Dirk Muller said of the ETCC: "This isn't where I expected to be." Does that sound like someone happy to be a works BMW ETCC driver? Yes, I agree being a factory BMW driver is a good thing, but he wants to be a factory ALMS BMW driver.
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31 Jul 2002, 22:33 (Ref:347448)
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Yes, but there is no factory BMW LMP program. In fact, what factory will have a program in LMP that he could run in?
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1 Aug 2002, 16:22 (Ref:347929)
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Max, there is no more factory BMW support for the ALMS but why does that mean that the series is on its way out? That's what it sounded like you were saying. I attend the ALMS race at Mosport every year and it is always growing!
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