ALMS 2013 Discussion

[gregtummer]

I think its about time for an updated Sebring speculation entry list.

[NaBUru38]

Originally Posted by rayman167

http://www.alms.com/articles/gt-grow...-already-great

"Stiff competition endures from Ferrari (Extreme Speed Motorsports, Risi Competizione and possibly more), BMW Team RLL with its new Z4 and new tires, SRT Motorsports in its first full year, Porsche squads Team Falken Tire, Paul Miller Racing and the just-announced CORE autosport entry, and the TRG Aston Martin. ..."

Originally Posted by joeb

Here is what I have for GT this season:

2x P&M Corvette
2x SRT Viper
2x RLL Z4
2x ESM 458
1x Risi 458
1x Miller 911
1x Falken 911
1x TRG Vantage

1x Core

All that sounds great, but I'm worried about the number of professional drivers. I count just 7 all-pro entries.

What about Level 5 and Rocketsports?

[Victor_RO]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

What about Level 5 and Rocketsports?

Level 5 are probably doing only Le Mans this year, no LMP2 competition. Rocketsports/RSR have been in LMPC for the last two years and will likely continue there.

[JLGarcia]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

What about Level 5 and Rocketsports?

L5 could run a customer operation for someone (rumors of them + Dempsey in P2 at LeMans), but I think they're done as far as an entrant themselves for this year.

Rocketsports? Expect 'em when you see 'em. Paul's been making noises about going back to drag racing.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

1x Core

All that sounds great, but I'm worried about the number of professional drivers. I count just 7 all-pro entries.

What about Level 5 and Rocketsports?

7 all pro lineups is pretty good. But which pairings are you counting?

I have 2x vette, 2x bmw, 2x viper, 1x Risi, 1x ESM, 1x Falken, 1x Core or 10 cars total.

[seanyb505]

I don't the ESM runs a pro pair. Don't they split them up?

[Victor_RO]

Originally Posted by seanyb505

I don't the ESM runs a pro pair. Don't they split them up?

Sharp/JvO are theoretically both pros.

[wheelz22]

Originally Posted by JLGarcia

L5 could run a customer operation for someone (rumors of them + Dempsey in P2 at LeMans), but I think they're done as far as an entrant themselves for this year.

Rocketsports? Expect 'em when you see 'em. Paul's been making noises about going back to drag racing.

RSR is doing PC again...

[FalkenALMS]

We're just a week away from the first official ALMS Winter Test! For fans who would like to attend, it is open to the public at $10 a day. If you're around, stop by and say hi!

We're also thrilled to announce that our third driver for the Sebring 12 Hour will be newly appointed Porsche Factory driver Nick Tandy! http://bit.ly/115Cwgb

[The Badger]

Tandy , brilliant addition ..... best of luck with Sebring

[wekatz]

The driver lineup for the first Dragonspeed LMPC was anounced today.
http://www.gt-eins.at/cms/index.php?...=8003&Itemid=1

Looks like a strong lineup with the LMES Champs of 2011.

[FstrthnU]

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...ds-the-future/
We will probably see Dempsey in GTE at least for this year, still don't know what car.

[Canada ALMS fan]

458 is the rumour.

[FstrthnU]

I assumed it would be an Italian car because of the Football connection, but I was hoping it would be a Lamborghini before Lambo announced their GT3 program expansion.

[The Badger]

Is there a GTE Lambo out there ?

[Creep89]

In 2011 there was a Lambo GTE I think. West Yokohama with #08.

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by FstrthnU

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...ds-the-future/
We will probably see Dempsey in GTE at least for this year, still don't know what car.

Two car effort is planned, one in GT(E) and one in GTC perhaps?

Could we see Del Piero racing at some stage as well? I'd assume his soccer contract eliminates all racing activities until it runs out in April (?) 2014.

[Victor_RO]

Originally Posted by Creep89

In 2011 there was a Lambo GTE I think. West Yokohama with #08.

Converted GT3 car, as was the Gulf Racing one that did a couple of ILMC rounds. I believe Reiter built a single GTE Gallardo and raced it at Spa in '09 or '10 in the LMS, but that was the only time we saw it.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Two car effort is planned, one in GT(E) and one in GTC perhaps?

Could we see Del Piero racing at some stage as well? I'd assume his soccer contract eliminates all racing activities until it runs out in April (?) 2014.

Sure sounds like a gtc/GTE program with a le mans effort all but confirmed.

[MitchZ06]

http://www.alms.com/sites/default/fi...st%20Entry.pdf

[Victor_RO]

While Risi announce Olivier Beretta and Matteo Malucelli. http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...cus-15576.html

[NightStalk3r]

So as expected Risi's return is down to funding from a pay driver.

[arakis]

Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

So as expected Risi's return is down to funding from a pay driver.

Well that sucks ass

[skycafe]

Stefan Johansson! Was that mentioned somewhere before?

[joeb]

Originally Posted by NightStalk3r

So as expected Risi's return is down to funding from a pay driver.

Originally Posted by arakis

Well that sucks ass

I'm not familiar with Matteo Malucelli, but is he really that bad? The EI article says he has won championships (Italian GT and FIA GT).