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30 Nov 2003, 14:09 (Ref:799250)
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Prost for the FIA GT Championship?
Just seen this one over on DSC and I have to say it's an interesting one. The French daily newspaper Le Parisien is reporting that Alain Prost is going to run a Ferrari 575 in FIA GT Championship. Didier Calmels and Hughes de Chaunac have set up a team to run the car. Oh and as for co-drivers Colin McRae and Jacques Villeneuve are both possibles........
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30 Nov 2003, 14:18 (Ref:799254)
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Three real legends, they should walk it. Even if not, just brilliant that they would give it a go. |
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30 Nov 2003, 14:22 (Ref:799258)
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Yes indeed great news! Also just says a lot about the FIA GT championship. The series has really started going uphill the last couple of years and is now attracting many top drivers and teams to the championship, lets hope it continues.
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30 Nov 2003, 15:18 (Ref:799292)
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Sorry guys Rob is jumping ahead of himself here - The story does indeed mention Prost as a possibe FIA entrant - The McRae / Villeneuve angle is nowt to do with that effort, rather a reflection that both have expressed an interest in racing at LM
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30 Nov 2003, 15:31 (Ref:799298)
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Yeah thats what I thought, I can imagine Prost at LM and FIA GT or even LMES. But Villueneve? I dunno, maybe LM but I dont think a full season of FIA GT or LMES, the same applies for Mcrae, I think I read in this weeks Autosport that he would like to race at LM, but he never mentioned racing in a series. Mcrae is likely to stay in the WRC for 2004, with either Ford or Subaru.
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30 Nov 2003, 17:11 (Ref:799348)
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That's surprising news indeed, I thought that Prost was not interrested GT cars ; he could enter a car with his son, now pilot in Formule Renault (not sure of that, it's a small single-sitter french formula, but which one ?)...
Good news anyway. A world champion at LM could bring back french public and medias, not talking about sponsors ; but it's FIA-GT for now, and it's already a good thing ; thanks for that one, Rob ! |
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1 Dec 2003, 08:00 (Ref:799978)
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In l'Equipe (the sport's french paper), Hugues de Chaunac denies having GT projects with Alain Prost. There's only Trophée Andros involvement, and a possible project for Oreca in 2004 or 2005 if there's an opportunity with a GT car...
Let's forget it for now, and we may have a good surprise in spring. Still no news of the Dallaras ; where are they ? Why not sale them ? Any hints or clues ? |
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1 Dec 2003, 08:22 (Ref:800004)
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So Calmels is out of jail then...
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1 Dec 2003, 12:10 (Ref:800234)
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What was he in jail for ?
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1 Dec 2003, 12:17 (Ref:800240)
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He shot his wife
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1 Dec 2003, 12:19 (Ref:800242)
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BTW the DSC story gives both sides of the story - both Le Parisien and L'Equipe - It is not reported as fact
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1 Dec 2003, 12:28 (Ref:800258)
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If those three guys do become involved in FIA GT it would be way better for us that they were on different teams
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1 Dec 2003, 12:29 (Ref:800261)
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1 Dec 2003, 12:30 (Ref:800262)
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Just to further clarify there is NO suggestion that ether McRae or Villeneuve are linked with an FIA drive
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1 Dec 2003, 20:28 (Ref:800658)
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doesnt oreca run prosts ice racing thing in a toyota? ooohh Prost in the new viper!
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1 Dec 2003, 21:56 (Ref:800725)
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Shooting your wife is a CRIME?
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2 Dec 2003, 01:08 (Ref:800920)
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Only if she objects.
Oh help, Prost has a son old enough to race? What does he look like? |
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2 Dec 2003, 02:21 (Ref:800987)
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well.....he looks like a 6ft 4 nose......
   
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2 Dec 2003, 12:27 (Ref:801436)
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That's a great reply, Liz....
I didn't know that Prost had a son of racing age, either...sure would have the pedigree and a great teacher to prepare him, though.... |
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2 Dec 2003, 14:49 (Ref:801530)
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He looks like his father, very much, but younger !
 He seems shy and discreet, and pretty embarassed by his father's fame. Last edited by Fab; 2 Dec 2003 at 14:50. |
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I had a chat with him, he's a bit quiet but seemed like a really nice kid. he also said that his dad tends to stay away when he's racing as he doesn't want to take attention away from the competitors and he thinks it would put a lot of pressure on Nicolas. Wise thoughts from a wise man... |
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3 Dec 2003, 06:29 (Ref:802207)
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We had a report on french telly on this topic : all F3Lollipop said is confirmed ; Alain tries to stay away...
They seem to have very good connections, and Alain obviously loves his son and hope the best for him. Last edited by Fab; 3 Dec 2003 at 06:29. |
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3 Dec 2003, 12:54 (Ref:802554)
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Oh my Lord, my heart went "bump" when I saw that photo! Could I possibly get you to e-mail me a copy "suitable for framing"?
I don't care how old he is. I am in love! Ahem. I'm sure he has inherited his father's talent and will be racing on the reconstituted 1979 Long Beach Grid Mark II any time now. P.S. to Alain: I am still hoping to meet you one day and I promise not to ask you if your son fools around.
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3 Dec 2003, 14:38 (Ref:802660)
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Liz - could it be that you have a hands-on approach to supporting young racing talent?
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