The Final list

I love 04s · 14 Mar 2005, 15:54 (Ref:1251676)

The final entry list for this years Le Mans 24 is only 2 weeks away.

It looks like GTS and LMP1 are going to be THE classes to watch. What is evident though is the large amount of speculation hanging over the final LMP1 make-up. Is it possible that either the "works" Zytek or the Oreca Audi will not get in, will the new Dome be allowed, will Champion get their second entry or will there be a mix of golden oldies from years gone by.......

I personally would love for them all to get in but as we all know this cannot be the case.

I am anxious to know who you guys think will get in and also (even if you dont think they will) who you want to get in...........

Also who do you guys think will be the fastest down at Paul Ricard.......

**FIRE** · 14 Mar 2005, 16:10 (Ref:1251691)

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Originally Posted by I love 04s

It looks like GTS and LMP1 are going to be THE classes to watch.

Don't forget LMP2 class

Fab · 14 Mar 2005, 16:11 (Ref:1251694)

And don't forget the P2 class : the best field for this category since it started, IMHO...

Fab · 14 Mar 2005, 16:11 (Ref:1251695)

FIRE, you beat me on the line !

paul-collins · 14 Mar 2005, 16:26 (Ref:1251709)

Also, if the Panoz shows the form many are suspecting, even GT2 will be very interesting this year.

All in all a cracker year, I'd say.

I love 04s · 14 Mar 2005, 16:53 (Ref:1251739)

Yeah, id have to agree with you all actually, i have been a long time follower of LMP1 and so am not too clued up on the other classes, still who do you think is going to grab entries for the LMP1 class?

**Bentley03** · 14 Mar 2005, 17:44 (Ref:1251793)

I doubt there will be too many disappointments in LMP1. It has been suggested that LMP1 numbers will be very close to the 2004 entry. We only have 8 confirmed by the ACO. I don't think Champion, Oreca, Dome, Zytek, RFH and Lister need worry. Why, there's even space for a Spanish Audi R8.

(Which reminds me, no sign of the Kondo Dome this year!)

LMP2 and GT2, I fear, will be another story altogether. Quite a few very worthy entries will be turned down.

tblincoe · 14 Mar 2005, 17:58 (Ref:1251807)

lots of unknowns in all the classes, it'll be interesting to see how ACO screwed up the entry this year

brielga · 20 Mar 2005, 13:26 (Ref:1256909)

As long as those LMP2s do not fall like flies again leaving the winner to rest for the last few hours like last year or yesterday.... GTs promise quite a fight both in GT1 and 2 (especially now that Aston won at Sebring!!)

Frango · 20 Mar 2005, 15:09 (Ref:1256989)

In GT2 seems that ACO wants TVRs. They haven't already included into the list the LNT cars (former Chamberlain) cause the change of team, but they've already included Peninsula Racesports team, which in last year LMES hasn't showed decent performance. For me is more of a signal that there is an open door also for LNT, which performed well in Sebring, climbing the GT2 field up to the 4th position before retiring.

In LMP2 Belmondo will get at least an entry... French team, French hybrid car, and Ford support... do u need more to appetize ACO?

Not sure Rollcentre can hope for a second entry... not a lucky sebring for them...

SimonXS · 20 Mar 2005, 16:06 (Ref:1257038)

I'm hoping Team LNT get there 2 car effort into Le mans.

After all, if you walk through Houx and Houz Annex campsites you will find hundreds of them, i for one have been going for the past 2 years with the TVRcc and my dad (who owns a TVR V8S) and find it very cool to follow them in each race. I even got my TVR le-mans 2004 cap signed by the drivers of the number 81 car (bob berridge, chris stockton and Micheal Cane)

19dodge · 20 Mar 2005, 16:44 (Ref:1257074)

entry list should be released by the end of the week.

i really think Kruse should get an entry. they lasted 9 hrs, in their first ever race with the courage,. very well done!

**Bentley03** · 20 Mar 2005, 19:08 (Ref:1257208)

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Originally Posted by Frango

......Not sure Rollcentre can hope for a second entry... not a lucky sebring for them...

Sadly, the Nissan association seems to have got off to the worst possible start. Nowhere near the pace of the Dyson Lola's or Audi's in practice followed by a race fraught with niggly problems ending in retirement. Pre Sebring I would have been surprised not to see a second entry for the team. Post race it's in the balance at best. But I suspect the Nissan link may just see them through. Here's hoping!

lj79 · 20 Mar 2005, 20:42 (Ref:1257332)

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Originally Posted by brielga

As long as those LMP2s do not fall like flies again leaving the winner to rest for the last few hours like last year or yesterday....)

Evidence of Sebring points to a WR class victory...

I am sure that every time I came in from the BBQ last night to watch the race on Motorstv, a P2 was about to / was in the process of / had major technical and mechanical woes.

Or was this the wine playing tricks?

19dodge · 20 Mar 2005, 20:50 (Ref:1257340)

sebring is a much harder track to drive than at Le Mans. it is very bumpy, and many drivers feel that the 12 hrs of sebring is harder than 24 hrs at le mans.

I think the P2's will do a lot better at le mans. if 10 start the race, i think we will see 4 or 5 finish..

Purist · 20 Mar 2005, 23:05 (Ref:1257524)

Is Dyson even considering Le Mans this year? With their performance at Sebring, they certainly deserve a slot if thy're interested.

It sounded like the leading Panoz GT-LM was doing pretty well for a while at Sebring. Any word on if that squad will be present in June?

19dodge · 21 Mar 2005, 02:35 (Ref:1257637)

dyson wont go to le mans this year

one of the panozes is already locked in the race, and they are hoping to get a 2nd one in.

**Bentley03** · 21 Mar 2005, 06:07 (Ref:1257702)

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Originally Posted by 19dodge

......one of the panozes is already locked in the race, and they are hoping to get a 2nd one in.

And they would be worthy of that 2nd entry. I hope they get it.

I love 04s · 21 Mar 2005, 11:32 (Ref:1257900)

Guys isnt the final list for Le Mans due out within the next 48 hours?

When will the general public get a chance to see it?

brielga · 21 Mar 2005, 13:25 (Ref:1257973)

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Originally Posted by 19dodge

sebring is a much harder track to drive than at Le Mans. it is very bumpy, and many drivers feel that the 12 hrs of sebring is harder than 24 hrs at le mans.

I think the P2's will do a lot better at le mans. if 10 start the race, i think we will see 4 or 5 finish..

I hope so but last year I witnessed the LMP2 winner park and celebrate on the pits waaaaaaayyy before the end. As lj79 says WR makes a real chance with their yellow juice mixer!

19dodge · 21 Mar 2005, 13:25 (Ref:1257974)

i think the list will be out by friday.. the ACO always releeases it on the friday after sebring

Karl Kling · 21 Mar 2005, 15:54 (Ref:1258081)

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Originally Posted by 19dodge

I think the P2's will do a lot better at le mans. if 10 start the race, i think we will see 4 or 5 finish..

Yeah right... More like 2 out of 10 as every year the LMP2/LMP675 class has existed. It always ends up with a battle between the Noël del Bello Reynard and a limping WR. This year i put my money on WR.

bernard b · 21 Mar 2005, 17:44 (Ref:1258142)

especially if the Noel del Bello Reynard is not here ...

brielga · 21 Mar 2005, 21:22 (Ref:1258337)

So if the yellow blender is still running at midnight watch out...it might be heading for the LMP2 win!!!!

The Badger · 21 Mar 2005, 22:30 (Ref:1258411)

I thought Noel Del Bello had a Courage C65 for Tinseau-Laribiere for the lmes ?

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