2008 LMS Entries - Page 2

canam · 25 Sep 2007, 06:06 (Ref:2022286)

I doubt it. They have enough on their hands in sorting the new chassis. Keep in mind that the current car was several months late and they missed two LMS rounds in the process.

brielga · 25 Sep 2007, 09:19 (Ref:2022401)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Is Creation going through with the coupe in 08?

No, 08 will still be with an open prototype and the new engine, a 2-car effort.

**FIRE** · 25 Sep 2007, 10:47 (Ref:2022473)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePenguin

I was hoping that if RML was indeed going to race in LMP1 that they would get the new Lola coupe, but then maybe they want to wait for the new coupe to get some more development time before using it.

The Charouz Lola is very competative. Why would Charouz switch to another manufacturer? Are they the first customer for the Lola coupe?

prototype · 25 Sep 2007, 13:47 (Ref:2022621)

What is the big change for LMS in 2008? Doesanyone have any ideas?

canam · 25 Sep 2007, 14:49 (Ref:2022685)

Flyaway races only with no transport budgets????

Diesels have to run on Kumhos??

Coupes have to run with a passenger at all times?

E46 · 25 Sep 2007, 15:35 (Ref:2022735)

It seems RSV Motorsport will run in LMS the next year. Currently they are racing in International GT Open and Spanish GT Championship with two Ferrari 430 GT.

This team raced two LMS events in 2006. Istanbul, where Peter Sundberg scored the pole-position in GT2, and Spa where the car was wrecked because of Eau Rouge incident.

Source: www.sportmotores.es

Marcel ten Caat · 26 Sep 2007, 17:17 (Ref:2023724)

For this year we had Goldentime Racing Team who would be there with a Ferrari 550, Prospeed and James Watt Automotive who confirmed doing a full season with Porsches.

With rumours saying that around 80 cars have sent in an application for next season I would wait until early 2008 to get this confirmation. Ok..this might attract sponsors.

The Badger · 27 Sep 2007, 11:30 (Ref:2024322)

There's talk about both Binnie & ASM racing a differant chassis for 2008 . So , whats available to them ?

Binnie have expressed their intention of staying in LMP2 , dont know about ASM though .

Available competitive chassis would be Porsche RS Spyder , Zytek 07S2 , Pescarolo PS01 , Courage LC75 and the yet dissapointing Radical SR9 . The Lola would seem to be a bit long in the tooth at this stage .

ASM were rumoured to be interested in a Porsche and a good guess on my part would be a Zytek 07S2 for Binnie . They already are pretty happy with the engine , why not splash out on the chassis too ?

Are there any other rumours knocking about at this stage ?

SebringMG · 27 Sep 2007, 12:45 (Ref:2024371)

From planetlemans

Quote:

"I have a question on which chassis will we use next year. On the engine side we are not the quickest on the 1000 km races, we do not have a turbo engine but we're the best at Le Mans. We might want a car that is more balanced on both aspects but it also depends on sponsorship."

This to me implies that the Zytek engine is not so safe....not that i agree with his assessment as i think their problem is chassis and driver related - not pure grunt!!

If he fancies a turbo package then the new(ish) Mazda-AER is the only one to fit the bill!! Though a bit of a retrograde step to the Lola chassis imo!

brielga · 27 Sep 2007, 13:51 (Ref:2024406)

Bill is very happy with the Zytek engine, he did certainly imply the Zytek was the most durable out there !!!! I guess he seemed open for other options but as stated a new chassis is what he is looking at mainly.

The Badger · 27 Sep 2007, 14:35 (Ref:2024424)

Theres talk in the Interlagos thread of ASM possibily running an LMP1 Pescarolo !!!

Francesco · 27 Sep 2007, 17:10 (Ref:2024538)

http://www.racingworld.it/fiagt/noti...?idtitolo=3793

Lucchini and Racingbox to race a LMP2 with Judd engine in LMS 2008...

**FIRE** · 27 Sep 2007, 17:40 (Ref:2024562)

So Racingbox enters a Lucchini-Judd?

Will enter Ranieri Randaccio also a Lucchini next season?

Francesco · 27 Sep 2007, 17:42 (Ref:2024567)

probably yes considering how much Randaccio spent for the new g'box... so 3 possible italians prototypes for LMS 08! (2 Lucchini + Lavaggi) :-)

brielga · 27 Sep 2007, 18:19 (Ref:2024595)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francesco

http://www.racingworld.it/fiagt/noti...?idtitolo=3793

Lucchini and Racingbox to race a LMP2 with Judd engine in LMS 2008...

Bravo per i ragazzi da RB!! An interesting move and a welcome addition, looking at their perfromance this year the Lucchini might reach new heights...
Grazie Francesco

The Badger · 28 Sep 2007, 00:56 (Ref:2024789)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francesco

http://www.racingworld.it/fiagt/noti...?idtitolo=3793

Lucchini and Racingbox to race a LMP2 with Judd engine in LMS 2008...

What in the name of god do they expect to accomplish by running a Lucchini with the suggested level of LMP2 next year ..... they would probably be better off running the Saleen alone !!!

Dutch racer · 1 Oct 2007, 11:06 (Ref:2027752)

A second RS Spyder has been sold to a certain team currently in the LMS, and there are no plans for a third car in europe.

ss_collins · 1 Oct 2007, 12:09 (Ref:2027824)

New WR is due in the next 3 weeks

The Badger · 1 Oct 2007, 13:45 (Ref:2027897)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch racer

A second RS Spyder has been sold to a certain team currently in the LMS, and there are no plans for a third car in europe.

I wonder is that the SPS car for Alzen then ?

The Badger · 1 Oct 2007, 13:46 (Ref:2027898)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss_collins

New WR is due in the next 3 weeks

I must admit im looking forward to seeing it , they always build a nice little car . Best of luck to them .

LeMans.pt · 1 Oct 2007, 14:21 (Ref:2027926)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch racer

A second RS Spyder has been sold to a certain team currently in the LMS, and there are no plans for a third car in europe.

any idea about the team who bought it??

Robert RS · 1 Oct 2007, 14:36 (Ref:2027938)

Could the moderators please delete the Dutch Racer account? That was my old log-in and I won't be using it anymore. Thanks.

Yes I know which team it is however I'm not posting it because I feel this is confidential information and it is up to the team to share it whenever they feel like it. I wouldn't be happy if someone shared information from us which wasn't ready for publication yet.

Best regards,

Robert van Barneveld
Assistent Team Manager
VM Motorsport by Equipe Verschuur

HORNDAWG · 1 Oct 2007, 18:00 (Ref:2028145)

So,
Robert van Barneveld
Assistent Team Manager
VM Motorsport by Equipe Verschuur,
what tid bits do you have for us?! Since there does not seem to be much at the team site as to the RS effort. Are you any closer to having Dutch drivers lined up? Have you a liverery planned yet? The release stated that you would be receiving/advancing the RS in the "Autumn", is this so and have you received the RS yet?

Inquiring minds want to know!

Best regards,

L.P.

**FIRE** · 1 Oct 2007, 18:16 (Ref:2028161)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

So,
Robert van Barneveld
Assistent Team Manager
VM Motorsport by Equipe Verschuur,
what tid bits do you have for us?! Since there does not seem to be much at the team site as to the RS effort. Are you any closer to having Dutch drivers lined up? Have you a liverery planned yet? The release stated that you would be receiving/advancing the RS in the "Autumn", is this so and have you received the RS yet?

Inquiring minds want to know!

Best regards,

L.P.

Livery like this?

Source: VM Motorsport

Robert RS · 1 Oct 2007, 18:46 (Ref:2028188)

We will be building the car in November at Weissach, followed by a shakedown.

As for drivers. Peter van Merksteijn will most probably drive himself and we are close to signing a 2nd (Dutch) driver. We are still in full negotiations with several drivers for the 3rd seat.

We are trying to design a livery which is indeed similar to the Focus WRC of Peter van Merksteijn as we feel it is a very striking design and good advertising for his company.

Regards,

Robert

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