NO JLMS in 2006

[nsxr]

Autosport is reporting that due to a lack of interest from teams with prototypes that the series will not be happening next year. But Goh Racing will be running a Mazza MC12 in the Supergt Series next year.

[SALEEN S7R]

A bit of a shame but not entirley unexpected, is it? Maybe it could happen in 2007, everything did seem a bit rushed together IMO.

[Bentley03]

That probably explains why none of the old LMP900/675 prototypes have been snapped up post Istanbul. There's no shortage of good equipment for sale at the moment. I think it's what you'd call a buyers market........

[Fogelhund]

Unfortunate, but not entirely unexpected either. Perhaps with a longer lead time, they can get something off the ground for 07'.... or not.

[Graham Goodwin]

Originally Posted by nsxr

Autosport is reporting that due to a lack of interest from teams with prototypes that the series will not be happening next year. But Goh Racing will be running a Mazza MC12 in the Supergt Series next year.

Where does it say that in Autosport?

It says that Mr Goh is running an MC12 in Super GT because "We don't see any competitors in the prototype class" but it doesn't say the series is being cancelled.

[Monkey Head]

Goh's driver line up will be is Jan Magnussen and Seiji Ara
http://www2.jgtc.net/gtcgi/prg/NList...005468&List=13

[Snips1]

Originally Posted by Monkey Head

Goh's driver line up will be is Jan Magnussen and Seiji Ara
http://www2.jgtc.net/gtcgi/prg/NList...005468&List=13

Interesting driver line up, but isn't Magnussen going to have a problem at the 1 race it's on the same weekend at Sebring...(where he will be driving for Corvette)

[Monkey Head]

Originally Posted by Snips1

Interesting driver line up, but isn't Magnussen going to have a problem at the 1 race it's on the same weekend at Sebring...(where he will be driving for Corvette)

i guess Goh will find a sub for Jan
just like JGTC 2nd round always crash date with le mans testing day in old days

[Asa]

The MC12 can probably run unrestricted in Super GT. It will be interesting to see how it goes.

[Félix]

Unrestricted with 500 horsepower yes...

[jhansen]

Well, that's a shame if the JLMS doesn't get off the ground next year. But that doesn't mean it wont eventually. The interest and intent seems to be there.

As for the MC12 in Super GT, isn't that a long shot at being competitive? It doesn't seem like the cars that were built for ACO rules racing have done particularly well there.

[Bramzel]

Originally Posted by jhansen

It doesn't seem like the cars that were built for ACO rules racing have done particularly well there.

Well, then the Maserati has a good chance of succes :P *ducks away for cover*

Disclaimer; this was a joke, do not start a discussion again about the MC12's legal issues

[billnchristy]

It is also possible that Jan could be running with TRG in Grand Am again too.

[jhansen]

Is it possible that Jan is not running with the Corvette team next year? He's pretty much accomplished what he can with them. At least as a third driver. Or has he already been confirmed for next year?

[courageous]

I interpreted this article in a different way. JLMS will not see up to date MGs, Panoz, Bentleys or Pescarolos, so I read it to say Goh didn't want to run a car that would put people off running other, less advanced, LMPs.

[Monkey Head]

They have annouced the championship will switch the name to Japan Lemans Chellenge
and the offical site have luanched:
http://www.lmchallenge.jp/

and what is the story will happen?
They are firmed to start,but expected team Goh go to SUPER GT rather than JLMC

[Asa]

Their last race is on 29 Oct, that should be just a week after FIA GT Zhuhai.

They are also looking for cars. If you have one for sale, then email: Info@lmchallenge.jp

[courageous]

Top tip - if you are setting up a series for cars that are currently mostly owned by Europeans & Americans, have a TRANSLATE function on your website!