IMSA 2017 Daytona Rolex 24 Potential Entries

canamman · 4 Oct 2016, 11:21 (Ref:3677189)

Please place info and links here for any
announcements of teams, cars, drivers.
I realize it may be a few weeks before much news will
be forthcoming.

I know there have been a couple LMP2's announced.

The Delta Wing will have its final appearance at this race.

Rodger Davies · 4 Oct 2016, 16:36 (Ref:3677271)

Alegra Porsche, ESM Nissans, PR1, JDC (?), Lexuses and the Acuras this far officially, I believe

Mike Hedlund · 4 Oct 2016, 16:52 (Ref:3677275)

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Originally Posted by Rodger Davies

Alegra Porsche, ESM Nissans, PR1, JDC (?), Lexuses and the Acuras this far officially, I believe

Might want to wait until the funding is found before making the ProAm Prototype cars "official". :-)

-mike

canamman · 4 Oct 2016, 20:43 (Ref:3677337)

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Originally Posted by Mike Hedlund

Might want to wait until the funding is found before making the ProAm Prototype cars "official". :-)

-mike

Mike - Do you have a couple irons in the fire somewhere?

Mike Hedlund · 4 Oct 2016, 22:35 (Ref:3677361)

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Originally Posted by canamman

Mike - Do you have a couple irons in the fire somewhere?

Not really, everything is pretty much out of my budget these days.

-mike

Coach Ep · 5 Oct 2016, 13:41 (Ref:3677506)

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Originally Posted by Mike Hedlund

Not really, everything is pretty much out of my budget these days.

-mike

What? You haven't received my $3 billion check yet???

**skycafe** · 5 Oct 2016, 20:52 (Ref:3677624)

Let's keep national and international political posts out of the thread and forum, and stick to the topic. Racing politics is enough for politics for a racing forum.

Lanky Turtle · 6 Oct 2016, 01:00 (Ref:3677676)

I'll be interested to see who runs the November test at Daytona. Although last year Mercedes ran so it's not necessarily indicative of who will enter the actual race.

Also for those attending the Rolex 24, infield parking sold out about 4 months ago and the formerly free lot outside the turn 4 tunnel now costs $40.

canamman · 6 Oct 2016, 01:33 (Ref:3677686)

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Originally Posted by Lanky Turtle

Also for those attending the Rolex 24, infield parking sold out about 4 months ago and the formerly free lot outside the turn 4 tunnel now costs $40.

I am thinking about doing something completely different this 24hr.
The whole race from the grandstands with a scanner and laptop. If I need a nap, just go to the truck in free parking and take a quick snooze. Try out the new stands in all their glory.

jimclark · 19 Oct 2016, 15:34 (Ref:3681401)

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Originally Posted by canamman

I am thinking about doing something completely different this 24hr.
The whole race from the grandstands with a scanner and laptop. If I need a nap, just go to the truck in free parking and take a quick snooze. Try out the new stands in all their glory.

I've been doing it that way the past 22 (minus one year in a motel) with nuttin' but my old Walkman.

It works fer me. I even sleep in the stands....a few cardboard boxes from the concessionaires to insulate one's bottom/make the same of a mattress, fully clothed and blanketed. Git to snooze like a rock to the "music" in my ears. Also, this way, 'don't have to walk back and forth so far 'cept for provisions.

canamman · 19 Oct 2016, 15:48 (Ref:3681404)

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Originally Posted by jimclark

I've been doing it that way the past 22 (minus one year in a motel) with nuttin' but my old Walkman.

It works fer me. I even sleep in the stands....a few cardboard boxes from the concessionaires to insulate one's bottom/make the same of a mattress, fully clothed and blanketed. Git to snooze like a rock to the "music" in my ears. Also, this way, 'don't have to walk back and forth so far 'cept for provisions.

That's great. You can really see the race develop better from the stands
especially for the finish when the pits get crazy. Hopefully I can
find some free parking close to nascar1.

fieldodreams79 · 6 Oct 2016, 03:22 (Ref:3677720)

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Originally Posted by Lanky Turtle

I'll be interested to see who runs the November test at Daytona. Although last year Mercedes ran so it's not necessarily indicative of who will enter the actual race.

Also for those attending the Rolex 24, infield parking sold out about 4 months ago and the formerly free lot outside the turn 4 tunnel now costs $40.

That's good news for the support! It seems likely to be one of the biggest crowds they've had in years.

Maelochs · 6 Oct 2016, 04:10 (Ref:3677732)

Kind of sucks in that I was planning to camp to save some money ....

fieldodreams79 · 6 Oct 2016, 04:43 (Ref:3677736)

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Originally Posted by Maelochs

Kind of sucks in that I was planning to camp to save some money ....

Certainly a downside to popularity.

I'm probably heading to Sebring 17....

Coach Ep · 13 Oct 2016, 15:05 (Ref:3679774)

Far from a confirmation at this point but nevertheless:

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/pr...lex-24-effort/

Not sure how a GTLM entry would bring them anything, why not try it in GTD instead?

JLGarcia · 13 Oct 2016, 15:30 (Ref:3679776)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Far from a confirmation at this point but nevertheless:

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/pr...lex-24-effort/

Not sure how a GTLM entry would bring them anything, why not try it in GTD instead?

Because either Ried or a customer wants to, and because they already have plenty of equipment for GTLM.

Mike Hedlund · 13 Oct 2016, 15:51 (Ref:3679784)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Not sure how a GTLM entry would bring them anything, why not try it in GTD instead?

Cause GTE cars are the sh*t! If you can swing it.

-mike

canamman · 13 Oct 2016, 17:17 (Ref:3679795)

News on Nissan DPi. ( about a week old)

http://www.racer.com/imsa/weathertec...an-dpi-project

MaskedRacer · 13 Oct 2016, 17:35 (Ref:3679801)

DPI, GTLM, and GTD grids all look good. Can we just get rid of LMPC for Daytona to make more room!

HORNDAWG · 13 Oct 2016, 17:44 (Ref:3679804)

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

DPI, GTLM, and GTD grids all look good. Can we just get rid of LMPC for Daytona to make more room!

No.

L.P.

Matt · 13 Oct 2016, 17:36 (Ref:3679803)

I'll be camping again.

fieldodreams79 · 13 Oct 2016, 18:12 (Ref:3679809)

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Originally Posted by Matt

I'll be camping again.

Spend the coin on PLM, instead

I've thought hitting this one, but I'll be at some airfield in FLA around St Patrick's day, instead.

Maelochs · 13 Oct 2016, 19:02 (Ref:3679818)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Spend the coin on PLM, instead

I've thought hitting this one, but I'll be at some airfield in FLA around St Patrick's day, instead.

Well .... Theoretically with the long night session there is more time to both drink and watch racing at Daytona ... but the fans at Sebring outdo themselves each year.

Daytona is for cooking a big dinenr, being cold, getting up early to watch sunrise, eating a huge breakfast, and packing up before watching the end of the race.

Sebring is for barely being able to find your way to the podium ceremony, and waking up Sunday afternoon not remembering where you are.

Different experiences.

Oh, except there is a race at both.

fieldodreams79 · 13 Oct 2016, 19:17 (Ref:3679821)

Both certainly have their appeals. I do really like Daytona but I now have to chose between the 2 once every 4 years, unfortunately and it's Sebring every time.

I certainly wake up Sunday at an old airfield wondering WTF happened every time!

canamman · 13 Oct 2016, 19:50 (Ref:3679827)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Both certainly have their appeals. I do really like Daytona but I now have to chose between the 2 once every 4 years, unfortunately and it's Sebring every time.

Daytona is habit forming. Once it gets you, its hard to shake off.
By then , the offseason withdrawls are so bad , the excitement
of new gear and teams is what the Dr. orders.

The 6 weeks between Daytona and Sebring is tough enough.

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Cant wait to see how Core does in GTD.
http://coreautosport.com/core-moves-...rsche-in-2017/

As far as PC, they have had some really nice class battles over the years
when they haven't been in a spin cycle.

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