VLN and Nurburgring 24 hours - Page 15

rich07 · 27 Sep 2015, 10:04 (Ref:3577384)

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Originally Posted by Miguel

Walkenhorst announced today that they will race two BMW M6 GT3's next year and that Dunlop stays on as their sponsor. I must say, I'm pretty surprised that they are already set for the new season with two brand new cars.

That's great news, they've had some solid results this year with the likes of Jesse Krohn and Michela Cerruti driving. I like their livery, it's tiger like

. Reminds me of a Supra that ran in JGTC with similar livery.

Miguel · 27 Sep 2015, 12:36 (Ref:3577420)

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Originally Posted by hondafan37

Good news Miguel. Do you think that the M6 GTLM for IMSA the next year could be with Dunlop tires too?

The Dunlop deal is independent of BMW. Isn't Michelin a company-wide supplier of tyres for BMW anyway?

hondafan37 · 27 Sep 2015, 16:29 (Ref:3577482)

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Originally Posted by Miguel

The Dunlop deal is independent of BMW. Isn't Michelin a company-wide supplier of tyres for BMW anyway?

yes, the tyres of the BMW Z4 GTLM are Michelin, but the BMW M3 used Dunlop tyres in the ALMS from 2009-2012.

Miguel · 27 Sep 2015, 18:39 (Ref:3577530)

I had a look at the M6 GT3 press photos, and they have big Michelin and stickers on the car and tyres. So I wouldn't expect BMW to race with anything else than Michelins under their works cars.

Miguel · 30 Sep 2015, 15:37 (Ref:3578311)

http://vln.de/de/saison/2015/2015-10...kenrennen.html

Entry list with some interesting entries! Mercedes-AMG GT3 returns with Jan Seyffarth, Thomas Jäger (DE) and Yelmer Buurman.

Buurman's move means a spot opens up at Black Falcon's SLS, giving the quick Manuel Metzger another crack at the GT3 class. And I also want to add that this is nothing less than deserved, as Manuel has been pivotal in Black Falcon's success with the SP7 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Metzger is replaced by Philipp Eng, who already raced together with Gerwin (and Manuel and Hannes Plesse) during the N24 this year, which they won.

Also returning is M-Sport Bentley with Steven Kane and Guy Smith, as well as both Lexus RC-F GT3's.

Falken and Haribo also stick around for another race.

Not sure what the #32 Porsche is.

I'm also hearing something super awesome for VLN9, but I don't kiss and tell

TF110 · 30 Sep 2015, 16:10 (Ref:3578321)

That SP8 (gt4?) RC F CCR is running again. It won sp8 last time out iirc.

rich07 · 1 Oct 2015, 00:40 (Ref:3578497)

Miguel please tell me the VLN9 surprise is Vitaphone Maserati ...

Good lineup for next race with Bentley and the new Mercedes returning.

airbusA346 · 2 Oct 2015, 16:56 (Ref:3578868)

Sabine Schmitz posted this on Facebook earlier on today.

TF110 · 2 Oct 2015, 21:25 (Ref:3578942)

Is that a gt3 991?

Deleted · 2 Oct 2015, 23:43 (Ref:3578961)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Miguel please tell me the VLN9 surprise is Vitaphone Maserati ...

Second that... the old bosom girl is missed

Miguel · 3 Oct 2015, 03:36 (Ref:3578974)

No, not thát awesome

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Originally Posted by TF110

Is that a gt3 991?

Yes it is: http://www.gt-report.com/2015/10/02/...-nordschleife/

Miguel · 4 Oct 2015, 15:17 (Ref:3579485)

At round 9 at the VLN on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife

First test outing for the new Porsche 911 GT3 R

Stuttgart. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R, which is based on the seventh generation of the iconic 911 sports car, will contest round 9 of the VLN long distance championship on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife on 17 October. This event serves as the first endurance run for the new car’s suspension and brakes. The engine is still the well-proven power plant of predecessor models. The new direct fuel injection engine generation is not yet available as it is currently undergoing test bench runs in Weissach and further testing in the USA.

The first outing of the new Porsche Motorsport customer racer under competition conditions also serves as a trial for the suspension and body components. In addition, the race and development squad Manthey Racing should have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the handling of the vehicle at an early stage.

“It has always proved beneficial to take a new car racing at an early development stage. The demands of the Nürburgring Nordschleife offer the best conditions for this,” says Head of Porsche Motorsport Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser. “While our new engine is undergoing tests in the USA under warm conditions, we are also conducting trials on the suspension and body components at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife with its uniquely undulating topography.”

TF110 · 4 Oct 2015, 17:23 (Ref:3579511)

The RC F GT3 was much closer to the front runners this past race. The AMG GT3 & SLS GT3 qualified in the 8:01's, the Farnbacher RC F did an 8:07. Ive gotta say, the new AMG GT3 is a rocket.

Miguel · 6 Oct 2015, 07:35 (Ref:3579910)

Short VLN8 high lights: https://youtu.be/bVs2xsYAsL4

Miguel · 7 Oct 2015, 17:27 (Ref:3580307)

Here's my report of VLN8: http://www.gt-report.com/2015/10/07/relentless/ With a heavy focus on SP7, because that battle was INTENSE!

This intense (last stint of the race, Matteo Cairoli vs. Philipp Eng):

Miguel · 14 Oct 2015, 07:24 (Ref:3582700)

VLN8 high lights: https://youtu.be/ygsW9F51FsU

Rodger Davies · 15 Oct 2015, 22:59 (Ref:3583177)

Great pictures as usual, thanks

airbusA346 · 16 Oct 2015, 15:27 (Ref:3583374)

Photos: Nick Tandy

Miguel · 16 Oct 2015, 20:37 (Ref:3583453)

AMG has gone home, unfortunately. At least one driver of the AMG GT3 has found another ride for tomorrow, though. Don't know about the others.

rich07 · 17 Oct 2015, 13:14 (Ref:3583561)

Why as AMG gone home?

Speed-King · 17 Oct 2015, 13:21 (Ref:3583562)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Why as AMG gone home?

The explanation that I heard was that it was too cold to get any useful data on tires, etc... personally, I am not really buying it - it could be just as cold for the 24 next year.

airbusA346 · 17 Oct 2015, 15:34 (Ref:3583575)

Tandy & Mako finished P3 in the new 991 GT3-R.

Photos: Fred Mako Facebook

Spyderman · 17 Oct 2015, 17:04 (Ref:3583593)

Good job, but the car still needs a lot of development (new engine) before it is on pace with the Mercedes.

airbusA346 · 17 Oct 2015, 17:51 (Ref:3583610)

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Originally Posted by Spyderman

Good job, but the car still needs a lot of development (new engine) before it is on pace with the Mercedes.

They better hurry up then, seen as they are starting to deliver them in December.

**FIRE** · 17 Oct 2015, 18:11 (Ref:3583613)

But BoP is in early 2016?

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