Where's JJ Lehto?

rblanshard · 5 Sep 2006, 14:28 (Ref:1702382)

I was watching the AMLS race at Mosport this weekend and it struck me, where's JJ? He was always one of my favorite drivers and I haven't seen or heard from him since he won Le Mans in 2005. Anyone have the scoop on his whereabouts?

JAG · 5 Sep 2006, 16:57 (Ref:1702482)

Probably signed up with a team about to enter the ALMS.............or maybe not.

Marcel ten Caat · 5 Sep 2006, 19:40 (Ref:1702675)

Last Friday he was in the Audi hospitality unit at the DTM race in Zandvoort, talking with Marco Werner.

The Badger · 6 Sep 2006, 08:47 (Ref:1703026)

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Originally Posted by rblanshard

I was watching the AMLS race at Mosport this weekend and it struck me, where's JJ? He was always one of my favorite drivers and I haven't seen or heard from him since he won Le Mans in 2005. Anyone have the scoop on his whereabouts?

Wow ..... your quick !!!

I havent heard any news about him at all . Im just hopeing he will get a decent drive for next year , maybe with one of the Acura teams . He would be a great choice for one of them as he is quick , knows most of the circuits .

Some say he throws caution to the wind at times , but I suppose when you look at his career record , it speaks for itself . Good !

There is some rumour about a 3 car Courage LC70 team in the Alms for next year , but thats all it is at the moment , rumour . Maybe if it comes off he could get a seat there . But I miss his action in the Alms .

**chunterer** · 7 Sep 2006, 16:27 (Ref:1704263)

The guy's good for a topline/factory seat only whether it's DTM or Sportscars.

I wouldn't want to see him messing about with uncompetitive machinery.

Wonder if he'd consider an FIA GT drive?? that'd be excellent but unlikely because he's now living full time in Miami isn't he

However I suspect he'll be at the wheel of a works or 'privateer' R10 next year?

**chunterer** · 12 Jan 2007, 11:14 (Ref:1813136)

With the supposed confirmation about what Audi are doing and Champion aren't doing in ALMS, it seems the rigght time to resurrect this thread.

Any news on what JJ will pedal this year?

vorsprung · 12 Jan 2007, 12:01 (Ref:1813169)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

Any news on what JJ will pedal this year?

Besides Daytona 24 with Papis and Braun in 76 Krohn DP there hasn't been any news or rumors.

**Bentley03** · 12 Jan 2007, 13:00 (Ref:1813194)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

There is some rumour about a 3 car Courage LC70 team in the Alms for next year , but thats all it is at the moment , rumour . Maybe if it comes off he could get a seat there . But I miss his action in the Alms .

Another one(?), or are you referring to the 'The Great Detroit Soup Kitchen Scam'............

Ranald · 12 Jan 2007, 13:18 (Ref:1813202)

The post you are talking about is from September Bentley03, so I assume it must be referring to the scam

vorsprung · 12 Jan 2007, 13:22 (Ref:1813205)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Another one(?), or are you referring to the 'The Great Detroit Soup Kitchen Scam'............

The post is dated 6 Sep 2006, so maybe we can make an educated guess

**Bentley03** · 12 Jan 2007, 13:31 (Ref:1813210)

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Originally Posted by vorsprung

The post is dated 6 Sep 2006, so maybe we can make an educated guess

Ah....................

The Badger · 12 Jan 2007, 13:45 (Ref:1813220)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Another one(?), or are you referring to the 'The Great Detroit Soup Kitchen Scam'............

I wrote the above post months ago ...lol... i sure hope there aint another soup scam !!!

**Bentley03** · 12 Jan 2007, 14:16 (Ref:1813238)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I wrote the above post months ago ...lol... i sure hope there aint another soup scam !!!

Yes, sorry mate, I'd convinced myself I was reading a new thread. Oh well..........

HORNDAWG · 12 Jan 2007, 16:47 (Ref:1813451)

Well there is the rumor of another RS Spyder out there yet. I was hoping it would be in Champion livery with JJ in it, but that does not look likely. Maybe he will still find a seat in it whoever campaigns it.

L.P.

The359 · 12 Jan 2007, 17:55 (Ref:1813481)

What about a seat with Penske

They still haven't confirmed their lineup.

cmk · 13 Jan 2007, 03:55 (Ref:1813804)

Ah, but we can always assume we know!

I'd be surprised if Maassen, Dumas, Bernhard and one of Collard or Long wasn't the fearsome 4 for next year.

vorsprung · 13 Jan 2007, 16:06 (Ref:1814343)

Briscoe and Castroneves have been testing the Spyder with Dumas in Sebring.

cmk · 13 Jan 2007, 22:59 (Ref:1814573)

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Originally Posted by vorsprung

Briscoe and Castroneves have been testing the Spyder with Dumas in Sebring.

And I would tip them to be 3rd drivers at best, I would say. We know how the conflicts with the IRL have panned out for Dario's chances of a full LMP2 drive.

Bernhard has also been in the car at Sebring. I'd say he and Dumas are a lock, I'd be surprised by Maassen's absence, and you would think the 4th seat would go to another experienced Porsche factory pilot. I think looking at who Porsche has where at the Rolex could be providing good clues.

But do we even know the full slate of Porsche factory/factoryish drivers for next year?

thebear · 14 Jan 2007, 00:03 (Ref:1814604)

Driving a Porsche powered Riley at the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona.

AU N EGL · 14 Jan 2007, 00:58 (Ref:1814617)

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Originally Posted by thebear

Driving a Porsche powered Riley at the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Close #76 DP, Pontiac powered Crawford for Krohn Racing, Colin Braun, JJ Lehto, Max Papis

cmk · 14 Jan 2007, 21:57 (Ref:1815247)

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL

Close #76 DP, Pontiac powered Crawford for Krohn Racing, Colin Braun, JJ Lehto, Max Papis

Close, #76 DP, Pontiac-powered Riley.

Danske · 14 Jan 2007, 22:22 (Ref:1815264)

You're all wrong. It's the #75 Pontiac Riley.

AU N EGL · 14 Jan 2007, 22:36 (Ref:1815275)

ay What ever. The Pratt & Miller site had it wrong

75 DP Krohn Racing Colin Braun, Ovalo, TX
Max Papis, Miami, FL
JJ Lehto, Finland Pontiac Riley Krohn Racing 76 DP Krohn Racing Tracy Krohn, Houston, TX
Nic Jonsson, Sweden
Boris Said, Carlsbad, CA Pontiac Riley Krohn Racing
off the grand am entry list

**Adam43** · 14 Jan 2007, 22:37 (Ref:1815279)

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Originally Posted by Danske

You're all wrong. It's the #75 Pontiac Riley.

Ah, but they were all close.

vorsprung · 14 Jan 2007, 23:05 (Ref:1815298)

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Originally Posted by AdamAshmore

Ah, but they were all close.

And it was all on post #7 in page 1

...and JJ is in 76: http://www.krohnracing.net/

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