ALMS Rnd 2: St.Pete 29-31 Mar 2007 - Page 2

thebear · 23 Mar 2007, 11:33 (Ref:1874414)

HERE is the official schedule.

Now stop arguing, please.

SPRacer · 23 Mar 2007, 15:16 (Ref:1874544)

Well, I for one cannot wait. I'm a little biased, though, since the race is right in my own back yard.

The track is a bit wider than a lot of street circuits, but of course has it's share of tight corners (turns 5-9 in particular).

Anyway, the weather will be great, the racing will be exciting, and the smell of rubber and fuel will fill the air. Here's hoping the Flying Lizards can exact revenge on the Risi Ferrari (in a clean, gentlemanly way, of course).

**Bentley03** · 23 Mar 2007, 19:01 (Ref:1874670)

(Source Daily Sportscar)

Marino Franchitti gets his chance at St.Pete's and will drive alongside Bryan Herta in the AGR Acura.

minimangler · 23 Mar 2007, 19:10 (Ref:1874678)

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Originally Posted by Seoigh

ALMS is a support series - IRL is the main show

ooooooooh ouch!
CART is the main show. IRL isnt, watch it in single seater circles, they'd have your balls for that!

The359 · 23 Mar 2007, 19:18 (Ref:1874686)

...What are you talking about?

IRL and CART aren't running the same event anyway. IRL isn't running Road America in August.

HORNDAWG · 23 Mar 2007, 19:41 (Ref:1874703)

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimangler

ooooooooh ouch!
CART is the main show. IRL isnt, watch it in single seater circles, they'd have your balls for that!

IRL is the co-Headliner at St. Pete!, Mid-Ohio and Belle Isle.

Champ Car at Long Beach, Houston and Road America.

L.P.

minimangler · 23 Mar 2007, 19:47 (Ref:1874709)

ooooooh ouch right back at myself.
that is an odd arangement indeed!

cmk · 23 Mar 2007, 23:14 (Ref:1874833)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

ooooooh ouch right back at myself.
that is an odd arangement indeed!

Why? If you want to share dates with an open-wheel series at all, you are far better off sharing with both. Would you want to be on one side or the other of that war if you're planning for the future? I wouldn't.

Seoigh · 24 Mar 2007, 00:27 (Ref:1874853)

I'm too confused here...

...but if they show a TV pic of the control room (er...trailer, actually) during IRL sessions, I'll be one of the guys wearing a headset at the desk in front of the window (the fat one, probably being yelled-at).

I too, am looking forward to ALMS...'LOVED the GT2 finish last week. It's nice to have IMSA SUPPORTING this event.

chewymonster · 24 Mar 2007, 03:23 (Ref:1874917)

Sharing dates with both series certainly makes the ALMS look less of a support series. If they only did IRL or Champ Car then they would really look like a support series that tags along. With the current arrangment the ALMS meets wit the two open wheel series on occasions.

dj4monie · 24 Mar 2007, 10:58 (Ref:1874997)

Actually, the IRL should be the support series, its not like they are "pack'em in" where ever they show up. HARDY, even the Indy 500 isn't a sellout anymore.

But I'm totally sure ALMS draws the same amount of flies from time to time depending on location of course.

In light of CART/OWR or whatever its called this week, open wheel really needs to get its act together or the ALMS is going to subplant both series here in a minute.

Which I would actually think some open wheel fans would be JUST FINE with that fact, if they can't work together then just have the Indy 500 and be done with it...

The359 · 24 Mar 2007, 11:54 (Ref:1875010)

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Originally Posted by dj4monie

Actually, the IRL should be the support series, its not like they are "pack'em in" where ever they show up. HARDY, even the Indy 500 isn't a sellout anymore.

A "non-sellout" Indy 500 far outweighs the attendence of even Sebring or Petit. Poor analogy.

Seoigh · 24 Mar 2007, 12:02 (Ref:1875017)

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Originally Posted by The359

A "non-sellout" Indy 500 far outweighs the attendence of even Sebring or Petit. Poor analogy.

No question, Indy 500 isn't what it once was...but give Sebring its due. It too is a world famous 'shrine' to racing, and this year, despite one of the smallest fields in memory, there was a larger crowd than ever. True, a good percentage of them probably couldn't tell you there was a race going on, but an extra 500 acres were opened to parking...and full on race day....est attendance ~130k.

minimangler · 24 Mar 2007, 18:46 (Ref:1875159)

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Originally Posted by Seoigh

No question, Indy 500 isn't what it once was...but give Sebring its due. It too is a world famous 'shrine' to racing, and this year, despite one of the smallest fields in memory, there was a larger crowd than ever. True, a good percentage of them probably couldn't tell you there was a race going on, but an extra 500 acres were opened to parking...and full on race day....est attendance ~130k.

sebring might be 'world famous' but it isnt le mans, or spa, or maybe not even brands or silverstone. perhaps daytona might once have been able to rival the big european races, but, lets be honest, europes motorsport is more famous. im not from europe, honest

AU N EGL · 24 Mar 2007, 19:19 (Ref:1875171)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

sebring might be 'world famous' but it isnt le mans, or spa, or maybe not even brands or silverstone. perhaps daytona might once have been able to rival the big european races, but, lets be honest, europes motorsport is more famous. im not from europe, honest

NOT

HORNDAWG · 24 Mar 2007, 19:33 (Ref:1875177)

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimangler

sebring might be 'world famous' but it isnt le mans, or spa, or maybe not even brands or silverstone. perhaps daytona might once have been able to rival the big european races, but, lets be honest, europes motorsport is more famous. im not from europe, honest

Keep looking for that day job, because your comedic value is slipping away fast!

L.P.

dj choc ice · 24 Mar 2007, 20:38 (Ref:1875221)

my god, brands does not even have its own proper sportscar race anymore, there is british GT and thats it.

silverstone is a fantastic track and the 1000km is a fantastic event but in 2005 the crowd attendance was, erm well lets say small and deserves the crowds.

spa 24 hours i would think gets similar crowds to sebring 12 hours or petit lemans, but lemans dwarfs sebring and petit and every other sportscar event in terms of fan attendance, 250,000 give or take 20,000 is a massive number.

the LMS races deserve much better crowds, i sometimes wonder why it doesnt get good crowds, fantastic grid, incredibly good tracks and a spectacle unlike anything else.

LMS needs some bloody good promoting and a kick up the arse in terms of coverage and promotion, i will be pretty disappointed if the crowds dont pick up this year, what with the best proto and GT grid in the past 7 years imo.

and not too mention a great support package, the facilities at the track especialy silverstone, nurburgring and spa are good, silverstone is easy to get to by car, not so by train or plane but still.

i also think with peugeot in the championship it should bring many french fans into sportscar racing, but thats hoping.

enough of me ranting or having a good old ***** lol, are intersport going to have their car in big wheel form ready for round 2?

HORNDAWG · 24 Mar 2007, 21:03 (Ref:1875230)

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Originally Posted by dj choc ice

my god, brands does not even have its own proper sportscar race anymore, there is british GT and thats it.

silverstone is a fantastic track and the 1000km is a fantastic event but in 2005 the crowd attendance was, erm well lets say small and deserves the crowds.

spa 24 hours i would think gets similar crowds to sebring 12 hours or petit lemans, but lemans dwarfs sebring and petit and every other sportscar event in terms of fan attendance, 250,000 give or take 20,000 is a massive number.

the LMS races deserve much better crowds, i sometimes wonder why it doesnt get good crowds, fantastic grid, incredibly good tracks and a spectacle unlike anything else.

LMS needs some bloody good promoting and a kick up the arse in terms of coverage and promotion, i will be pretty disappointed if the crowds dont pick up this year, what with the best proto and GT grid in the past 7 years imo.

and not too mention a great support package, the facilities at the track especialy silverstone, nurburgring and spa are good, silverstone is easy to get to by car, not so by train or plane but still.

i also think with peugeot in the championship it should bring many french fans into sportscar racing, but thats hoping.

enough of me ranting or having a good old ***** lol, are intersport going to have their car in big wheel form ready for round 2?

Well DJ that and many other questions are still yet to be answered! They have not even posted the entrant list yet. Sometimes I wonder just what goes through some of these peoples heads (if anything)!

L.P.

jhansen · 24 Mar 2007, 21:19 (Ref:1875239)

Is there not an entry list yet? The ALMS site doesn't have it up yet.

Nick49 · 24 Mar 2007, 21:28 (Ref:1875243)

Hello

Without wanting to go off thread BUT

Quote:

minimangler
sebring might be 'world famous' but it isnt le mans, or spa, or maybe not even brands or silverstone. perhaps daytona might once have been able to rival the big european races, but, lets be honest, europes motorsport is more famous.

from someone who has been following sportscar racing since the 60's, trust me, Daytona and Sebring are up there with Le Mans, Spa, Monza and all the other "big" European circuits when it comes to classic endurance races. They may be going through a lean time but thats just sportscar racing for you.

Nick

XJR88 · 24 Mar 2007, 21:37 (Ref:1875247)

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Originally Posted by Nick49

Hello

Without wanting to go off thread BUT

from someone who has been following sportscar racing since the 60's, trust me, Daytona and Sebring are up there with Le Mans, Spa, Monza and all the other "big" European circuits when it comes to classic endurance races. They may be going through a lean time but thats just sportscar racing for you.

Nick

Spa 24hr and Monza are great events. I just can't seem to put them in the same bracket as Daytona and Sebring.

Maybe it's just me.

AU N EGL · 24 Mar 2007, 21:44 (Ref:1875251)

Teams will tell you that Sebring is the hardest on equipment. Even more difficult then the 24 hour events.

The concreat race surface of Sebring is older then most of us. cire. 1940s

Plus IMHO history only goes so long. ( pun intended ) If the tracks owners dont keep up the track and the events promotors dont keep the promotional levels up to current standards, then forget it. History be damned.

**Bentley03** · 24 Mar 2007, 22:34 (Ref:1875305)

Ok, line drawn...........

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............the thread title is 'ALMS Round 2; St.Pete'

Everyone back on topic, please!

HORNDAWG · 24 Mar 2007, 22:40 (Ref:1875311)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhansen

Is there not an entry list yet? The ALMS site doesn't have it up yet.

No nothing is posted anywhere yet! It makes one wonder as to why? Usually not a good sign when it is delayed!

L.P.

The Badger · 25 Mar 2007, 07:32 (Ref:1875526)

Will the ex Dyson B06 be out at st.petes ?

Will VDS SR9 be repaired ?

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