ALMS Round 4: Salt Lake City - Page 3

dxk1 · 8 May 2008, 14:26 (Ref:2196900)

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL

Dont think any Euro GT teams, GT2 or GT1 have the budget to cross the Atlantic and race more then just Sebring. If the team was not at Sebring, their not coming to the US to race.

Big budget P1 and P2 teams is different. Would love to see the 908 at Road Atanta for Peit.

I agree, a Pug at Road Atlanta would be very exciting! Might even get me to go this year!

DK

brielga · 8 May 2008, 14:47 (Ref:2196920)

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL

Dont think any Euro GT teams, GT2 or GT1 have the budget to cross the Atlantic and race more then just Sebring. If the team was not at Sebring, their not coming to the US to race.

Big budget P1 and P2 teams is different. Would love to see the 908 at Road Atanta for Peit.

Yes, GT would be a veeeery long shot, LMP2s and potentially LMP1s are for sure crossing over.

WMUCarGuy · 9 May 2008, 13:47 (Ref:2197611)

I really hope we get a few Euro entries for PLM/LS. I'm moving to Cali next week, and I missed Long Beach, so LS will likely be my only race of the year (and the historics

)

mattcat · 9 May 2008, 14:26 (Ref:2197643)

My post was not directed solely at the GT classes, but the series in general. Personally, since I go to Petit every year, I like to see as many cars show up as possible. Usually a couple Zyteks and a Creation show up in the Proto classes, maybe even Peugeot will show this year (yes, I am aware that they need no help from IMSA). My point was that this could begin to extend to those classes which could discourage those teams from showing.

Zurbert82 · 9 May 2008, 15:12 (Ref:2197662)

Second Vici Porsche added to entry list.

Fogelhund · 9 May 2008, 15:15 (Ref:2197666)

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Originally Posted by mattcat

My post was not directed solely at the GT classes, but the series in general. Personally, since I go to Petit every year, I like to see as many cars show up as possible. Usually a couple Zyteks and a Creation show up in the Proto classes, maybe even Peugeot will show this year (yes, I am aware that they need no help from IMSA). My point was that this could begin to extend to those classes which could discourage those teams from showing.

So, you are speculating that Zytek or Creation might not show up, because Autocon (a Creation), or Intersport might get a rules break?

I think you seriously misunderestimate Zytek or Creation, if they were to be scared off by Autocon or Intersport, or anybody else for that matter. These teams are competitors, who wish to measure themselves against the best.

You do understand that they already do get a rules break right? You do understand that it was written to equally benefit Creation, Lola and Zytek chassis right (and likely any other non-diesel chassis if they asked)?

mattcat · 9 May 2008, 15:42 (Ref:2197678)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

You do understand that they already do get a rules break right? You do understand that it was written to equally benefit Creation, Lola and Zytek chassis right (and likely any other non-diesel chassis if they asked)?

As a matter of fact, no, I did not realise that Creation, Lola, or Zytek received any rules breaks from IMSA. If that is the case, then I would hope that, as you alluded to, such rules would extend to any other non-deisel chassis that entered. If that is the case and the rules are the same for everyone who is not Audi or Peugeot, then I have no problem with it. I just don't want to see certain petrol cars receive advantages because they run the full (or majority of the) season with IMSA.

Fogelhund · 9 May 2008, 16:10 (Ref:2197688)

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Originally Posted by mattcat

If that is the case, then I would hope that, as you alluded to, such rules would extend to any other non-deisel chassis that entered. If that is the case and the rules are the same for everyone who is not Audi or Peugeot, then I have no problem with it. I just don't want to see certain petrol cars receive advantages because they run the full (or majority of the) season with IMSA.

Others were not added, as they haven't run here, and there is no reason to expect, or hope that they will anytime soon. Being fearful that teams who have never expressed an interest in coming, might not in the future is a bit of wasted time isn't it?

HORNDAWG · 9 May 2008, 16:15 (Ref:2197694)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Others were not added, as they haven't run here, and there is no reason to expect, or hope that they will anytime soon. Being fearful that teams who have never expressed an interest in coming, might not in the future is a bit of wasted time isn't it?

Yes it is!

L.P.

mattcat · 9 May 2008, 17:02 (Ref:2197711)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Being fearful that teams who have never expressed an interest in coming, might not in the future is a bit of wasted time isn't it?

It was a hypothetical situation...I didn't say it would happen this year...

Ryan · 9 May 2008, 17:47 (Ref:2197740)

Will Cytosport be back after Le Mans?

What ever happened to Tim Pappas? I thought I read something about him and a Ford.

WMUCarGuy · 10 May 2008, 16:41 (Ref:2198354)

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Will Cytosport be back after Le Mans?

What ever happened to Tim Pappas? I thought I read something about him and a Ford.

I think we should see Pappas' Ford debut @ Lime Rock. And AFAIK, Cytosport should be back for Lime Rock or Mid Ohio, but with rumored financial/business problems for Pickett, who knows...

minimangler · 10 May 2008, 17:18 (Ref:2198364)

Another Ford Gt?

WMUCarGuy · 10 May 2008, 17:28 (Ref:2198366)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

Another Ford Gt?

yep

HORNDAWG · 10 May 2008, 18:08 (Ref:2198381)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

I think we should see Pappas' Ford debut @ Lime Rock. And AFAIK, Cytosport should be back for Lime Rock or Mid Ohio, but with rumored financial/business problems for Pickett, who knows...

The issue with Pickett and finances is that he is to busy making money to take the time to play! There are no problems, per se, with money.

L.P.

WMUCarGuy · 10 May 2008, 19:51 (Ref:2198421)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

The issue with Pickett and finances is that he is to busy making money to take the time to play! There are no problems, per se, with money.

L.P.

Do you know if they're still planning to run the 2nd half of the ALMS season, or at least some of it?

The Badger · 12 May 2008, 11:56 (Ref:2200002)

http://www.endurance-info.com/articl...d=5570&thold=0

How come AGR are not on the entry list ?

vorsprung · 12 May 2008, 12:30 (Ref:2200054)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

http://www.endurance-info.com/articl...d=5570&thold=0

How come AGR are not on the entry list ?

#20 Dyson is listed twice on that list. AGR is on official entry list.

The Badger · 12 May 2008, 12:46 (Ref:2200072)

Cheers ..... didnt see that at all .

Subaru_WRX_STi · 12 May 2008, 14:40 (Ref:2200197)

the last race before Le Mans !
the new track configuration is it longer or not ? I hope that the LMP2 will do well, the long straight is matching the Audi P1 power

Hugewally · 12 May 2008, 15:09 (Ref:2200223)

The 'outer' course is about 1.5mi shorter than the full course - 3mi to 4.4mi.

chernaudi · 12 May 2008, 15:37 (Ref:2200236)

Does anyone think that Audi will run the bridge wing on the R10 that Joest used at Spa?

HORNDAWG · 12 May 2008, 16:42 (Ref:2200278)

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Originally Posted by chernaudi

Does anyone think that Audi will run the bridge wing on the R10 that Joest used at Spa?

Well with this being the last race for Audi to gather data before Le Mans and what appeared to be a success from the new bodywork at Spa and given that MMP will be run in the perimeter "highspeed' layout, then yes, I would. With the possibility of other aero adjustments also.

L.P.

broadrun96 · 12 May 2008, 17:07 (Ref:2200293)

Might run the low drag setup from Monza as well in prep for LM. Track looks to be fast and sweeping enough for P1 to stretch their legs esp being turbo'd at that altitude. http://www.millermotorsportspark.com...uterCourse.jpg
Hope GA doesn't go long for us US based fans, back-to-back sportscars on SPEED all day.

chernaudi · 13 May 2008, 06:57 (Ref:2200732)

GA's races are timed like ALMS races, just hope that the Nextel All Star race doesn't get rained out, or it gets shown of FX or Fox if it does.

But MMP has enough corners on it that Audi probaby will run a set up similar to Spa or Road America or Mosport.

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