ALMS 2008 discussion - Page 3

Zurbert82 · 9 Feb 2008, 20:07 (Ref:2125080)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

Looks like Bell Motorsports have announced their drivers for their GT1 Aston Martin DBR9 for 2008; it's Ducotte and Borchler. I guess this really signals the end of the Viper possibility. For details see:

http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...FS=ALMS-LEMANS

DK

Nope. Feinberg just announced a full season for the PrimeTime Viper, with Chris Hall co-driving. http://endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4877&thold=0

Zytek_Fan · 9 Feb 2008, 20:13 (Ref:2125083)

Too bad there wasn't anything more than a rumour of an ALMS Peugeot 908

Zurbert82 · 9 Feb 2008, 20:16 (Ref:2125085)

They're confirmed for Sebring... http://www.lemans.org/mailing/2008/0...s/mag24_gb.pdf

dxk1 · 9 Feb 2008, 20:21 (Ref:2125091)

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Originally Posted by Zurbert82

Nope. Feinberg just announced a full season for the PrimeTime Viper, with Chris Hall co-driving. http://endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4877&thold=0

That's good news! Glad I was wrong in my surmise that we would not see a Viper this year.

DK

Zurbert82 · 9 Feb 2008, 20:22 (Ref:2125093)

Yeah I thought the same when I saw Ducote in the Bell Aston Martin during the Winter Test. Good news!

Zytek_Fan · 9 Feb 2008, 20:56 (Ref:2125110)

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Originally Posted by Zurbert82

They're confirmed for Sebring... http://www.lemans.org/mailing/2008/0...s/mag24_gb.pdf

Around Petit last year, there was a rumour of a customer 908 in ALMS

TWK · 9 Feb 2008, 22:59 (Ref:2125214)

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Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Around Petit last year, there was a rumour of a customer 908 in ALMS

A 908 running on salad oil? Now, wouldn't that be cool?

Zurbert82 · 9 Feb 2008, 23:09 (Ref:2125222)

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Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Around Petit last year, there was a rumour of a customer 908 in ALMS

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We’re expecting that news next week, and anticipating a debut outside Europe….

This one will certainly be different – but familiar too, and with a topical ‘eco’ ring to it.

Could this be a bio-diesel 908? Of course I could be way off base...

AU N EGL · 9 Feb 2008, 23:25 (Ref:2125236)

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Originally Posted by TWK

A 908 running on salad oil? Now, wouldn't that be cool?

was that 1000 island or Ranch I smell ( as the Pug flys by )

No that was French

raven1822 · 10 Feb 2008, 03:38 (Ref:2125360)

Did I go to sleep for a week and miss something?

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/02...ible-alms-run/

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When the American Le Mans Series held their annual winter open test session at Sebring last week a newcomer showed up for the party. Peugeot brought over one of the 908 HDi diesel race cars that dominated the Le Mans racing series in Europe in 2007. Peugeot is apparently testing the waters to determine if they want to take on the Audi R10s on US tracks. While nothing is official yet, things are looking promising. Peugeot managed to set the fastest overall lap time of the three-day test session at 1m 42.801s, over eight-tenths of a second faster than the Audi. Peugeot will be making an announcement on February 15 about what their 2008 racing plans will be and whether that will include the full ALMS series.

SALEEN S7R · 10 Feb 2008, 03:44 (Ref:2125363)

Wow, I really hope that article is accurate and we do indeed get a announcement from Peugeot. It really would be fantastic to have them racing in the ALMS as well as the LMS and no doubt be benefical to them in terms of fighting Audi at Le Mans this year.

Zurbert82 · 10 Feb 2008, 05:19 (Ref:2125400)

I'm convinced that "will include the full ALMS series." actually means "will include the 12 Hours of Sebring". I just don't see them coming over for a full season, especially since Audi will be running 2 cars in the LMS. Plus there will only be 1 Audi in the ALMS this year.

Zytek_Fan · 10 Feb 2008, 08:09 (Ref:2125520)

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Originally Posted by raven1822

Did I go to sleep for a week and miss something?

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/02...ible-alms-run/

My bet is on a factory backed, customer team.
Someone with LMP1 experience...

I'll throw 2 out there to discuss; Intersport and Dyson

Something worth noting is that if Peugeot built up new cars over the winter, there is potential for 5 908's in existence (test car from early 2007, the 2 cars used during 2007, and now new ones)

The359 · 10 Feb 2008, 08:11 (Ref:2125523)

I'm pretty sure Intersport and Dyson already have their teams set up...

Zytek_Fan · 10 Feb 2008, 08:16 (Ref:2125527)

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Originally Posted by The359

I'm pretty sure Intersport and Dyson already have their teams set up...

It'd be kind of odd seeing a new team setup in LMP1 after all these years. Although, there isn't much there currently for Peugeot to buy up, so it'd make since for a new team...

I must say, if IRL and Champ Car merge in 2009 (excuse me while I go kill myself), there will be a surge in participants in ALMS.

dj4monie · 10 Feb 2008, 08:22 (Ref:2125532)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

Looks like Bell Motorsports have announced their drivers for their GT1 Aston Martin DBR9 for 2008; it's Ducotte and Borchler. I guess this really signals the end of the Viper possibility. For details see:

http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...FS=ALMS-LEMANS

DK

Sounds to me like Wal Mart shopping by the car owner and team manager

Chapman Ducote as done WHAT?

How many ex and current AMR drivers are available???

See you finishing 3rd for the rest the season Mr Bell, have fun!

dj4monie · 10 Feb 2008, 08:44 (Ref:2125547)

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Originally Posted by The359

I'm pretty sure Intersport and Dyson already have their teams set up...

It would be quite ODD for Intersports to blessed with a HIGH level semi-works effort. That I am sure would ONLY happen if Berry and both Fields vacated the seats for good.

That is likely to happen as me getting the winning Lotto ticket and I don't play the Lotto.

Dyson is also about as likely, I would say a current IRL team or OWR team could get the nod. I would say former F1 backmarkers and OWR front runners are high on that list.

Zytek_Fan · 10 Feb 2008, 08:44 (Ref:2125548)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

See you finishing 3rd for the rest the season Mr Bell, have fun!

Unfortunately, that's the way it will be. No team is too serious about taking on Corvette Racing, because a) Corvette is a factory team, and b) There's a lacking of GT1 drivers at the moment that are willing to do ALMS.

Zytek_Fan · 10 Feb 2008, 08:48 (Ref:2125549)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

It would be quite ODD for Intersports to blessed with a HIGH level semi-works effort. That I am sure would ONLY happen if Berry and both Fields vacated the seats for good.

That is likely to happen as me getting the winning Lotto ticket and I don't play the Lotto.

Dyson is also about as likely, I would say a current IRL team or OWR team could get the nod. I would say former F1 backmarkers and OWR front runners are high on that list.

Clint is pretty good in LMP2, but LMP1 just doesn't seem like his class.

Minardi Team USA could be likely...

dj4monie · 10 Feb 2008, 08:57 (Ref:2125553)

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Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Unfortunately, that's the way it will be. No team is too serious about taking on Corvette Racing, because a) Corvette is a factory team, and b) There's a lacking of GT1 drivers at the moment that are willing to do ALMS.

Johnny Herbert and Antonio Garcia both have time in the cars.

Personal Sponsors and other such nonsense were factors here.

The car owners doesn't want to win, just competitive and maybe set himself up for an automatic bid to Le Mans in 2009???

Surely just showing up on the grid will see to that.

So why not be serious and try on win?

The car is fast enough without help from the IMSA, as it won handily in full ACO spec at Le Mans, though that car's straight line speed was surely a factor.

Oh well.

Speed-King · 10 Feb 2008, 09:17 (Ref:2125563)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Personal Sponsors and other such nonsense were factors here.

What woulkd you rather see: personla sponsors and an Aston on the grid or no Aston at all. And now apply that logic to all cars on the track that have personal sponsors/pay drivers.

Fogelhund · 10 Feb 2008, 13:48 (Ref:2125718)

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Originally Posted by Zurbert82

I'm convinced that "will include the full ALMS series." actually means "will include the 12 Hours of Sebring". I just don't see them coming over for a full season, especially since Audi will be running 2 cars in the LMS. Plus there will only be 1 Audi in the ALMS this year.

The Audi one car is still at rumour status at this point.

chernaudi · 10 Feb 2008, 16:08 (Ref:2125804)

All might not be well for Porsche in LMP2 in the ALMS if IMSA and (for sure)the ACO have their way:

http://www.sportscarpros.com/off-the...es/default.htm

tblincoe · 10 Feb 2008, 16:23 (Ref:2125812)

Penske will stick with the RS Spyder for the entirety of the 2008 season, regardless of what happens with the LMP2 regulations. Principle reason for that? The presence of Acura in LMP2.

While it was beneficial to highlight the corporate considerations of Porsche/Audi and how that could affect what we see on track, I think Oursler's article completely missed the mark on the importance of the Porsche/Audi nexus. Oursler even spelled it out in black and white: Penske's got one season left in LMP2, and the Audi R10 program will certainly continue for as long as diesel racing technology and its demonstration is a priority for VW. The RS Spyder customer program being developed by Porsche is a potential cash-cow, and the differentation of LMP1 and LMP2 only supports the desires of the VAG corporate umbrella outlined in the article.

chernaudi · 10 Feb 2008, 17:33 (Ref:2125847)

But what was written certianly could spell trouble for Porsche's customers, couldn't it.

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