Sebring 2011

pdxracefan · 12 Jan 2011, 04:43 (Ref:2814514)

Got the tickets, the air fare, the car and the housing... We are good to go. I'd like to start the discussion. But, Horndawg, if you wish please take over this string and start the official one. Still, I cannot wait.

OMFG, I cannot believe I did this. This belongs on the Discussion thread for the race already here. I apologize.

**Bentley03** · 12 Jan 2011, 06:34 (Ref:2814538)

Do we have a Sebring 2011 discussion thread? Couldn't see one at first glance, but I may be having a senior moment!

I'll merge this thread with it if we do.

chernaudi · 12 Jan 2011, 09:01 (Ref:2814569)

We had an Audi R15 Sebring thread, but that was about one car and it's closed until we get info on it, just like the Highcroft 2011 plans thread.

Other than that, I don't know of anything else like this thread for Sebring as an event.

WolfsburgRS · 12 Jan 2011, 16:13 (Ref:2814762)

About to pull the trigger on my hotel as well

- My brother and I will be driving down from NYC, same as last year. Looks like it could be shaping up to be a heck of a race. I really hope that Porsche runs the Hybrid as unclassified, I'd like to see how different it works as compared to the regular RSR's bouncing through the turns.

Simmi · 12 Jan 2011, 19:11 (Ref:2814864)

A tweet from Sebring Raceway about 20mins ago says that OAK are planning to be there with TWO LMP1 cars and one LMP2.

Did anyone else know about this or have I missed something?

Canada ALMS fan · 12 Jan 2011, 19:14 (Ref:2814871)

^definitely new news. They only had confirmed one LMP1 previously with the possibility of an LMP2 as well. A good friend of mine is close to the team and their participation at all was in doubt until a few weeks ago. Obviously funding has come through in a big way, glad to see they'll be there with a solid effort.

Victor_RO · 12 Jan 2011, 19:19 (Ref:2814877)

I'm having a strong suspicion that monsieur Nicolet has found two more sources of funding to join him in the LMP2 car, leaving the P1 cars to some proper hotshoes. We know that one of the P1 cars will have Guillaume Moreau and Pierre Ragues in it with an as-of-now-unnamed third driver joining them.

Simmi · 12 Jan 2011, 19:38 (Ref:2814893)

Driver choices will be very interesting for the second car. Two guys we know about, meaning there are still four more LMP1 seats for Sebring.

courageous · 12 Jan 2011, 19:54 (Ref:2814901)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor_RO

I'm having a strong suspicion that monsieur Nicolet has found two more sources of funding to join him in the LMP2 car

Would Nicolet be a Bronze driver? - Bronze are not allowed in LMP1 (which I think is a bad rule - should always allow people to step up to the plate if they want)

Simmi · 12 Jan 2011, 19:59 (Ref:2814903)

Quote:

Originally Posted by courageous

Would Nicolet be a Bronze driver? - Bronze are not allowed in LMP1 (which I think is a bad rule - should always allow people to step up to the plate if they want)

The thinking was that Nicolet would be in the LMP2 I believe. Which would make more sense.

broadrun96 · 13 Jan 2011, 05:21 (Ref:2815080)

Making me wonder if i should try to head down to Sebring for the race, made it to my first race at PLM and loved it, Course Sebring is a bit further than Road Atlanta and I've heard the track is a bit of a wild place to stay. Is it worth going down for someone that wants a but more civilized of a camping spot? The race should be worth it though.

pdxracefan · 13 Jan 2011, 05:49 (Ref:2815084)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Making me wonder if i should try to head down to Sebring for the race, made it to my first race at PLM and loved it, Course Sebring is a bit further than Road Atlanta and I've heard the track is a bit of a wild place to stay. Is it worth going down for someone that wants a but more civilized of a camping spot? The race should be worth it though.

You will love it. The track is a bit of a wild place to stay, but it depends on what you want. We alway rent a house, but it's up to you. The hotel's in Sebring are always abit spendy during race week.

**Bentley03** · 13 Jan 2011, 05:51 (Ref:2815086)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Making me wonder if i should try to head down to Sebring for the race, made it to my first race at PLM and loved it, Course Sebring is a bit further than Road Atlanta and I've heard the track is a bit of a wild place to stay. Is it worth going down for someone that wants a but more civilized of a camping spot? The race should be worth it though.

Just do it!

Canada ALMS fan · 14 Jan 2011, 02:55 (Ref:2815508)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Is it worth going down for someone that wants a but more civilized of a camping spot? The race should be worth it though.

Yes, definitely. I always get a good night's sleep. Stay away from Green Park and you will be fine.

courageous · 14 Jan 2011, 15:02 (Ref:2815703)

This is what Mariantic have as the latest LMP count - somewhere between 29 & 38 prototypes, not bad really...

LMP1 (14)
Peugeot x2
Audi R15++ x2
Intersport Lola B06/10 AER
AutoCon Lola B06/10 AER
Drayson Lola B09/60
Aston Martin Racing x 1
Rebellion Lola B10 Toyota x1
Signature Plus Lola Aston Martin or ORECA Nissan
Cytosport Lola Aston Martin B08/60
OAK Pescarolo Judd x2
Hope PoleVision ORECA 01 Lehmann Hybrid

Possible LMP1 (2)
ORECA Peugeot 90x
Atlas eFX Team Creation

LMP1 or LMP2 (2)
Dyson Lola B09/80
Highcroft HPD

LMP2 (6)
OAK Pescarolo Judd HK
Bruichladdich Zytek Nissan
Sbarta ORECA Nissan
Level 5 Lola Honda
Level 5 Lola Honda
Libra Radical Nissan

LMPC (7)
Intersport
Genoa
Green Earth Team Gunnar
CORE
Level 5
PR1/Mathiasen
Performance Tech

Possible LMPC (7)
DragonSpeed
TRG
Dick Barbour
Green Earth Team Gunnar
Intersport
CORE
Genoa

Victor_RO · 14 Jan 2011, 15:07 (Ref:2815706)

Any word on possible GT entries and whether teams like Felbermayr, Prospeed, Farnbacher or AF Corse will make the trek over the pond for Sebring?

KA · 14 Jan 2011, 15:44 (Ref:2815722)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor_RO

Any word on possible GT entries and whether teams like Felbermayr, Prospeed, Farnbacher or AF Corse will make the trek over the pond for Sebring?

Interview with Amato Ferrari on E-I suggests that AF are planning on running the ILMC rounds- mentions that they'll have a 458 at the Sebring test
http://endurance-info.com/version2/n...VARnewsID=5987

911targa · 15 Jan 2011, 10:04 (Ref:2815992)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor_RO

Any word on possible GT entries and whether teams like Felbermayr, Prospeed, Farnbacher or AF Corse will make the trek over the pond for Sebring?

i'm afraid not,there wont be enough drivers for Porsche,Ferrari,BMW
take Porsche for example
i'd guess

Bernhard,Dumas for R15++

#17 Henzler-Sellers-Ragginger
(if there's a second Falken)Lietz-Pilet-Westbrook
#44 Law-Neiman-Holzer
#45 Bergmeister-Long-Lieb

NightStalk3r · 15 Jan 2011, 11:18 (Ref:2816019)

IF there is a second Falken it certainly wont be driven by Pro's it will be driven by money men.

911targa · 15 Jan 2011, 11:54 (Ref:2816037)

but i think Porsche will call another pro entry besides #45 and #17 for ALMS/ILMC US-round manu classification.Falken have enough money and they had mentioned they always want another entry.

after AJR announce their 2011 GTC plan,i cant imagine another team interested in racing a Pro line-up 4.0L GT3 RSR in ALMS,only BSR and BMS have a free car but very unlikely they will run them in US.

dxk1 · 15 Jan 2011, 13:51 (Ref:2816057)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 911targa

i'm afraid not,there wont be enough drivers for Porsche,Ferrari,BMW
#17 Henzler-Sellers-Ragginger
(if there's a second Falken)Lietz-Pilet-Westbrook
#44 Law-Neiman-Holzer
#45 Bergmeister-Long-Lieb

There are plenty of non-alligned pros around who would love a ride in a good car and would make a good showing to boot.

DK

PorscheFanNo1 · 15 Jan 2011, 15:52 (Ref:2816093)

Quote:

Originally Posted by courageous

This is what Mariantic have as the latest LMP count - somewhere between 29 & 38 prototypes, not bad really...

Wait... WHAT? Have I been sleeping under a stone for too long? Last time I checked the LMP feild in ALMS where basicly non existing and now its 29 to 38 LMPs for Sebring? What just happend?

Speed-King · 15 Jan 2011, 15:56 (Ref:2816095)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PorscheFanNo1

Wait... WHAT? Have I been sleeping under a stone for too long? Last time I checked the LMP feild in ALMS where basicly non existing and now its 29 to 38 LMPs for Sebring? What just happend?

ILMC happened. After Sebring they'll be down to 5 or 6 real prototypes and the same number of spec cars in LMPC until Petit.

kodosbeta · 16 Jan 2011, 17:46 (Ref:2816435)

Will there be Felbermayr vs Flying Lizard kind of stuff in gts at sebring?

The Badger · 16 Jan 2011, 18:05 (Ref:2816443)

Now ..... that would be a right scrap . I hope to see Felbermayr contest the ILMC , or at least do Sebring and PLM .

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