Le Mans Series 2007 - Page 18

**Bentley03** · 7 Dec 2006, 21:21 (Ref:1784465)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

So Zytek is running the car?

My understanding (from DSC) is this:

Hybrid - ALMS if a deal can be put together
LMP2 - Barazi-Epsilon (I hadn't heard anything about it being a semi-works effort)
LMP1 - Zytek are talking to one or two teams. But they want buyers as opposed to running the car as a factory entry themselves.

A development programme is underway for both the P1 and P2 engines, so I can only assume that either they or a customer expect to be competing in P1.

The Badger · 7 Dec 2006, 21:21 (Ref:1784466)

i dont think so . I get the impression that "if" Barazi didnt race the car , Zytek might have .

Semi works was a wrong word i used . I mean that if Barazi didnt run it , Zytek would ahve .

gwyllion · 8 Dec 2006, 09:26 (Ref:1784935)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Endurance-info.com will have some news about Pescarolo tomorrow.

The new crash box will be tested between December 18 and 22.

The production of 6 monocoques will then be started: 2x Pescarolo, Rollcentre, Lister, Kruse and unknown (perhaps also upgrade from Courage C65).

Shakedown of the car is planned for beginning of January, with new Judd engine.

Pescarolo is looking for budget to run a second car in LMS.

source: http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=2924

canam · 8 Dec 2006, 20:11 (Ref:1785349)

Given the number of tubs, it will be a struggle to get them all done before the middle/end of March. From what I understand, each tub takes between three to four weeks to make and I presume they will only have one set of moulds.

Order of delivery: pesca (1) January, Lister (Feb), Shorty (march), Kruse (April), pesca (1) (April) and other (Swiss Spirit if they sell their LC70) (???). Definitely looks like pesca tubs are ahead of the others (Zytek and Creation) but they have a lot of customers orders to fill.

brielga · 9 Dec 2006, 11:50 (Ref:1785795)

Quote:

Originally Posted by canam

Order of delivery: pesca (1) January, Lister (Feb), Shorty (march), Kruse (April), pesca (1) (April) and other (Swiss Spirit if they sell their LC70) (???).

I seem to recall an article in Endurance Info where Swiss Spirit wanted to do a 2-car effort in 2007 departing from new Courage tubs, I do not see them switching to Pesca....

The Badger · 9 Dec 2006, 17:08 (Ref:1785917)

I think that may have been their original plan , but they ordered a 2007 spec LC70 and have their 2006 spec LC70 up for sale . So it must be a single chassis effort again .

HORNDAWG · 9 Dec 2006, 19:24 (Ref:1785959)

Why are there not more Lola's in the field? With their exit from Champ Car and the perfomance of the chassis on both sides of the pond! And the apparent lack of manufacturing capabilities (tubs). One would think that they would be courting the Sports Car market in the LMS and that customers would want a consistantly competitive chassis! Or one of the builders would strike a deal for tubs.

L.P.

chernaudi · 9 Dec 2006, 23:23 (Ref:1786079)

I thought that Rollcentre would be getting one of Henri's old cars updated to the new regs( similar to the Dome S101 upgrade for RFH next year).

**FIRE** · 10 Dec 2006, 12:47 (Ref:1786787)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chernaudi

I thought that Rollcentre would be getting one of Henri's old cars updated to the new regs( similar to the Dome S101 upgrade for RFH next year).

I thought the same.

Hammerdown · 10 Dec 2006, 13:04 (Ref:1786800)

That's what they said in the original press release. Iwondered at the time how much would be 'old' car though. It'll have to have the new chassis and modified bodywork and a new engine. That doesn't leave much!

AU N EGL · 10 Dec 2006, 14:27 (Ref:1786847)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Why are there not more Lola's in the field?

L.P.

I would bet these cars are not inexpesive, plus lead time to build them.

Dont think customers can get one or two off the lot. :lol:

old man · 11 Dec 2006, 14:16 (Ref:1788019)

Just been looking through the threads trying to find the answer to a question and failing, anybody know what Ortelli is doing next year? Peugeot perhaps?

old man · 11 Dec 2006, 20:18 (Ref:1788273)

Anybody know why the LM(E)S web-site is down?

**Adam43** · 11 Dec 2006, 20:21 (Ref:1788276)

It is fine for me: http://www.lmes.net/lemansseries2006/uk/index.asp

HORNDAWG · 11 Dec 2006, 22:47 (Ref:1788429)

Maybe yours is like this http://www.lemansseries.com//uk/index.asp
This is my link and it has been acting up. I have to re-direct through the main site to get in. http://www.lemansseries.com/lemansse...6/fr/index.asp So it looks like I will go to the other address and set it. Thanx Adam!

L.P.

**Bentley03** · 12 Dec 2006, 00:03 (Ref:1788491)

Quote:

Originally Posted by old man

Just been looking through the threads trying to find the answer to a question and failing, anybody know what Ortelli is doing next year? Peugeot perhaps?

He'll be on Saleen duties, driving for Oreca. FFSA GT/LMS/Le Mans (with Ayari).

old man · 12 Dec 2006, 11:23 (Ref:1788843)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

He'll be on Saleen duties, driving for Oreca. FFSA GT/LMS/Le Mans (with Ayari).

Is that definate?

old man · 12 Dec 2006, 11:40 (Ref:1788861)

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Originally Posted by AdamAshmore

It is fine for me: http://www.lmes.net/lemansseries2006/uk/index.asp

Thanks, that worked, the link I have used all last season and was on my favorites suddenly did not work, damned new fangled computer thingies!!

Nothing new there though!

**Bentley03** · 12 Dec 2006, 12:28 (Ref:1788903)

Quote:

Originally Posted by old man

Is that definate?

If what Pierre Dieudonne told Endurance-Info at the Le Mans Series Awards dinner, yes.

Interesting to note in the same article that we can perhaps look forward to seeing two LC75's (with two different teams) in the Le Mans Series next year.

tux · 13 Dec 2006, 16:56 (Ref:1789959)

a gt2 corvette z06? http://www.mariantic.co.uk/lmp/gts.asp

Antho · 13 Dec 2006, 17:06 (Ref:1789963)

Yes, that's right. Markland Racing will run a Z06 in GT2 in Le Mans Series.
The team wants to do Le Mans (2007 or 2008)
Test Driver is Jan Magnussen but no official support from GM Racing

**Bentley03** · 13 Dec 2006, 17:57 (Ref:1789991)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antho

Yes, that's right. Markland Racing will run a Z06 in GT2 in Le Mans Series.
The team wants to do Le Mans (2007 or 2008)
Test Driver is Jan Magnussen but no official support from GM Racing

Welcome to 10-10ths Antho!

Another very interesting project for 2007, although I do have some reservations about it. I know they are based on different versions, but I'm not fully in favour of a situation where we have Corvette's (or any other car for that matter) running in both GT classes in the LMS. There's been much talk on here about the importance of being able to distinguish between which makes/models run in which classes to enable new/casual fans to understand more easily what is going on.

AU N EGL · 13 Dec 2006, 18:27 (Ref:1790009)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tux

a gt2 corvette z06? http://www.mariantic.co.uk/lmp/gts.asp

and if you read it further the team is looking for FUNDED drivers.

cmk · 13 Dec 2006, 21:43 (Ref:1790133)

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL

and if you read it further the team is looking for FUNDED drivers.

Funded doesn't mean gentleman. Many pros have sponsors that provide funds to help them get rides. They can do very well (see Jonny Lang/Matt Allison in BGT Cup this year, for example).

SALEEN S7R · 14 Dec 2006, 03:57 (Ref:1790252)

Yeah thats correct cmk, but it often means that teams are looking for pay drivers, particularly in sportscar racing. As I am sure you are aware sportscar racing generally doesent have the same level of sponsorship as some other racing categories and the drivers are by and large drivers who are wealthy businessman or ex F1/works manufacturers drivers.

Most drivers who receive sponsorship backing are generally young drivers who are typically racing in GP2/Champcar or back marker F1 teams.

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