WEC Race WEC/ALMS Round 1: The 12 Hours of Sebring - Page 3

Victor_RO · 11 Mar 2012, 18:19 (Ref:3038399)

Meanwhile, http://www.emotionautoprestige.com/i...?topic=13361.0 bit of a surprise, a collaboration between Pescarolo and Luxury Racing.

Let's see how that turns out...

The Badger · 11 Mar 2012, 18:36 (Ref:3038410)

Care to enkighten us to whats benig said .

Victor_RO · 11 Mar 2012, 18:39 (Ref:3038412)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Care to enkighten us to whats benig said .

Basic PR stuff about both teams, and apparently they will run as a single entity that will be running up to 4 cars this year, 2 GT Ferraris and one or two LMP1 cars. So by that I would think that the two banners will continue to exist, but there will be a single big engineering and racing team under two designations.

alexkiller8 · 11 Mar 2012, 19:04 (Ref:3038422)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

Basic PR stuff about both teams, and apparently they will run as a single entity that will be running up to 4 cars this year, 2 GT Ferraris and one or two LMP1 cars. So by that I would think that the two banners will continue to exist, but there will be a single big engineering and racing team under two designations.

a sort of all-ink munnich / DKR engineering lambo situation as happened in fia gt1 2011 ?

WMUCarGuy · 11 Mar 2012, 21:27 (Ref:3038505)

And look who else just pulled into the paddock...

http://twitpic.com/8uz0my

Deltawing anyone?

Speed-King · 11 Mar 2012, 22:50 (Ref:3038542)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

It wasn't a stunt as far as I'm aware, it was testing on the South variant of the track while Indycar was testing on the North variant and the WEC and ALMS teams were unloading in the paddock. And I think I read somewhere that the team are providing some logistical support to AF Corse (or some other WEC team).

Naw, Spirit of Daytona (Vette-team and something of a ahem... 'France-family-favorite') are the one's that are providing support for AF Corse.

Jonerz · 11 Mar 2012, 23:08 (Ref:3038552)

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Naw, Spirit of Daytona (Vette-team and something of a ahem... 'France-family-favorite') are the one's that are providing support for AF Corse.

Correct MSR and Brumos were testing on the south course.

Chris

fieldodreams79 · 12 Mar 2012, 00:07 (Ref:3038576)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Dyson is going to Le Mans with two cars. They would not do that without assurances from AER about the reliability of the revised engine

Fair enough, but seeing is believing. Let's hope their "assurance" means something.

They'll have a great test in less than a week.

AGD · 12 Mar 2012, 01:36 (Ref:3038595)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Fair enough, but seeing is believing. Let's hope their "assurance" means something.

They'll have a great test in less than a week.

The AER MZR-R was reliable in racing action last year. There were some issues in practice, but those may have been preventative issues. My feeling is that the engines have been (at least in 2011) detuned quite significantly as compared to the HPDs and stuff in order for them to go the distance. In return, they receive BoP that helps them make up some/most/all of the difference. I think that is shameful and the ACO may not be so generous at Le Mans, but it is what it is.

Dyson Mazda · 12 Mar 2012, 03:41 (Ref:3038613)

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And look who else just pulled into the paddock...

http://twitpic.com/8uz0my

Deltawing anyone?

I think there is probably a pretty good chance they are supporting one of the WEC efforts.

TF110 · 12 Mar 2012, 06:45 (Ref:3038637)

Surprised no one has said anything about the interview with Strakka's drivers. http://www.lemans.org/en/races/fia-w...get-_6403.html here's a nice quote

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...but we’ve got every faith that we can spring some surprises. A podium would be a realistic target.

gwyllion · 12 Mar 2012, 07:28 (Ref:3038649)

Last year, the ARX-01e finished second in front of the 4 factory diesels. So a podium finish for one of the three ARX-03a teams is definitely realistic. However, I think that Muscle Milk are better prepared than Strakka because they have tested on Sebring. On paper Nick Leventis is the weakest of the 9 HPD drivers.

TF110 · 12 Mar 2012, 08:16 (Ref:3038659)

I agree. I think Strakka will do well though. JRM and M-Milk probably will do better IMO, so I agree. M-Milk was around 2 seconds faster than last year's car with no testing done previously. Pretty good. I think they'll be a dark horse this race.

The Badger · 12 Mar 2012, 08:49 (Ref:3038668)

Be great to see something other than a diesel win in a fair fight .

andy_b · 12 Mar 2012, 09:18 (Ref:3038690)

Spotter Guide will be released later today, few small things to finish, but almost ready to release with all 64 cars shown

FstrthnU · 12 Mar 2012, 09:20 (Ref:3038691)

From the side the Muscle Milk livery looks kind of strange, it's like the front fenders are working with a totally different livery than the rest of the side.

The Badger · 12 Mar 2012, 10:36 (Ref:3038718)

Nice job Andy , as usual

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Yeah , I reckon Picket could do a lot better with his levery , always thought that .

picchiofan · 12 Mar 2012, 11:22 (Ref:3038745)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Dyson is going to Le Mans with two cars. They would not do that without assurances from AER about the reliability of the revised engine

Good point, no one's ever entered a half-baked entry into Le Mans before that's struggled to even make it an hour. Especially a team with a stellar track record of reliability like Dyson.

Ultimo · 12 Mar 2012, 11:55 (Ref:3038766)

andy, you the man. Always love your spotters guides, and as you know, many people appreciate it!

**joeb** · 12 Mar 2012, 12:16 (Ref:3038777)

Cars are on track and the ALMS Timing and Scoring is up and running. There have been updates to the T&S system over the winter, there is some new info on there now. If the reliability holds, this looks like a good upgrade.

The Badger · 12 Mar 2012, 12:19 (Ref:3038778)

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Good point, no one's ever entered a half-baked entry into Le Mans before that's struggled to even make it an hour. Especially a team with a stellar track record of reliability like Dyson.

HA , your kidding , right ..... Oreca Mopar , BMW V12 , Mercedes CLK to name a few .

Tell you something , Dyson will be in the pits within the first 2 hours at Sebring .

fieldodreams79 · 12 Mar 2012, 12:34 (Ref:3038787)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Cars are on track and the ALMS Timing and Scoring is up and running. There have been updates to the T&S system over the winter, there is some new info on there now. If the reliability holds, this looks like a good upgrade.

At first glance, I think it is dreadful; old one was more compact and easier to read for me.

Like you, I am just hoping for good reliability.

airbusA346 · 12 Mar 2012, 13:03 (Ref:3038790)

What caused the red flag a couple of minutes ago?

Tom.

Mindspin13B · 12 Mar 2012, 13:19 (Ref:3038802)

Is it safe to assume that RLM will be doing its traditional broadcast again this year?

Victor_RO · 12 Mar 2012, 13:19 (Ref:3038804)

Audi 1-2-3... took'em long enough to get to that, did it?

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