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OK guys, good stuff indeed, but I think we'll limit the free advertising there, eh?
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19 Jan 2005, 14:55 (Ref:1204762) | #27 | ||
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I am not affiliated with either CvO or Radical...
so this won't be a commercial.... I just wish to encourage both CvO and/or Radical to move forward with these projects.... I agree with tblincoe....the market certainly is available here in North America for a good, affordable LMP2, and teams will want to buy it...both companies have good reputations.... I wish you the best in your endeavors... |
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Interesting to see all these club-protos looking to step up. I wonder if Hartham (who posted here a little while ago) might be able to ramp up their "club racer" GTP to P2 spec?
http://www.hartham.com/ If anything, this is looking to me like the nascent C2/GTP Lite category. |
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In the same category, Norma has got nice stuff too...
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/sportracer/index%20bis.htm Last edited by Fab; 19 Jan 2005 at 19:31. |
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According to Dailysportscar.com, Juno is taking a look at possibly building an LMP2 as well....
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21 Jan 2005, 22:00 (Ref:1206748) | #31 | |
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so for 2006 and beyond we should have a bunch of LMP2 option available
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Anything on the lines of existing racing Radical customers who would give major support/sponsorship? They would already know how Radicals tend to work, so would be ideal for helping out or being the platform for a works team?
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According to the last Le Mans Racing issue, a new french P2 builder announced a crash test for April, and a possible LMES entry for the last races of the championship in 2005.
Its name is Zulltec (launched by Yves Cazard and Mane Vignjevic) ; first tests are planned for July, but the car will be unvailed at LM in June. The engine is a MCT (ex TWR engine division), V8 3.4 liters. If the team intends to enter LM in 2006 in the P2 category, they could try a P1 adventure as well. |
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I´m sure from PRC we can expect also news on their LMP2 plans soon
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Yep, the name is confusing (and displeasant in french).
I don't think they've any experience at this level ; beginners are welcome, though, you've always to start one day. Don't expect miracles, but it's good to see more and more car builders involved... |
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Radical LMP2
Radical have announced a new LMP2 car that will be half the price of its major rivals. You'll be able to pick up one of these cars for less than a GT2 class car! DSC has lots of news on this new car. Personally I believe this could be the most signifcant announcement for prototype racing this side of Audi/Porsche building a prototype. Radical have been extremey successful in the last few years selling hundreds of smaller prototypes all over the world. A decent percentage of these competitors will more than likely step upto the LMP2 car, which could give international prototype racing as a massive boost. Last edited by JAG; 15 Mar 2005 at 17:02. |
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I agree with you JAG, this is very good news indeed.
Their smaller prototype cars are wicked fast. I have witnessed a few at some local track days. They are very smartly designed cars. I wish them luck and success and hope this program comes to fruition soon. |
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The Radical website has a place holder for some extra info.
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BTW, how much does a DP chassis cost?
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lol, you read my mind.
And your point on the potential customer base for these cars is key. They have a good following of owners with their smaller prototype cars. And I believe there are race series for these cars? (not sure on that) So we could definitely see some new competitors. Last edited by jhansen; 15 Mar 2005 at 17:16. |
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yup been waiting for that to break. Got the full tech spec and heard from Radical Mick on the subject - this is really going to be great for P2 and also for British Motorsport. The car is going to be seriously quick...
..perhaps there is a future for prototypes at LM, but perhaps limitd to P2. |
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I thought it was more like $300K plus. But I don't know. Where's Tim when you need him?
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I doubt they will build a P1. but then I have doubts about P1 itself. P2 seems to be very much where its at
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The growth we are seeing in LMP2 this year will be replecated in LMP1 in 2006 with Lola, Courage, Lister, NASAMAX, maybe even R & S, Audi, Porsche etc. Last edited by JAG; 15 Mar 2005 at 17:46. |
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This is good news and it's great to see a new name waiting to join the sportscar grid.....
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