General Sportscar Chat thread - Page 33

Speedblood · 11 Aug 2016, 20:49 (Ref:3665212)

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Originally Posted by J Jay

Took me a while to find this thread again!

For anyone in and around London this month, there's an exhibition by Lara Platman called Through The Night at Leica Store City from August 15th to September 9th. It's showcasing Lara's motorsport photography .... at night, so the majority of the exhibition concerns sportscars (there are also photos of historic racing at least). The link to the gallery should give you a good idea of what to expect (i.e. all black-and-white), but I've linked some below as well:

Unfortunately I won't be down there at all this summer, but for anyone who is it might be worth taking a look.

Result, I work 5 minutes walk away so found an excuse for lunch time next week!

MagVanisher · 12 Aug 2016, 01:03 (Ref:3665257)

Kinda Off-Topic, but I was wondering on what's going on with Fiat-Chrysler lately? Sure that the Viper road car will be gone since the GTE program has been axed, but what about Ferrari's GT program?

On the other hand, will Sergio Marchionne go back to having two brands competing in sports car racing again? Volkswagen doesn't mind competition between two or three of their brands, but Ferrari not competing against Dodge (other than Ford, Chevrolet, or even Porsche) is kinda lonesome in my opinion.

Artur · 12 Aug 2016, 04:13 (Ref:3665279)

Maybe it's not Marchionne's fault, he's the CEO of the group. I don't know exactly what each does but the Chairman is John Elkann and the biggest shareholder, of FCA, is Exor S.p.A, which belongs to the Agnelli family(similar to Porsche family and VAG).

John Elkann is also the CEO and Chairman of this ivestment company, so maybe it's less due to Marchionne himself.

I also think we cannot overlook that VAG have an awful lot more money to "play with". FCA have to operate more conservatively, so I think it's a bit harsh to expect the same level of commintment, from them, as VAG has been adopting.

They'll be always very cool and relaxed with Ferrari in F1 because Bernie gives them ~$180M, per season(~$100 just for being on the grid, then plus the WCC prize). Ferrari also lures the biggest sponsors, in F1, so Fiat-Chrysler likely has to put quite few money, if any at all, into the team. It's a great business/ROI to them

MaskedRacer · 15 Aug 2016, 12:41 (Ref:3665729)

That Delta Wing GT concept photo as expected is hideous. Why not just make a new version of the Panoz GTR1. Maybe they can get a Ford GT ecoboost engine to power it. Would make a great fit in GTLM or GTD.

seanyb505 · 15 Aug 2016, 14:36 (Ref:3665742)

Sounds like you've just described a Panoz dp.

Mechanic Z · 19 Oct 2016, 17:38 (Ref:3681435)

Pretty cool to see, looks like Dyson has both of their old Lola MGs back.

Plus, for those with Twitter, both cars have their own accounts:

https://twitter.com/DRT_MG_Lola_16

https://twitter.com/DRT_MG_Lola_20

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DRT MG-Lola #16 ‏@DRT_MG_Lola_16 Oct 17 Reunited! Matching outfits coming soon.

**joeb** · 20 Oct 2016, 13:42 (Ref:3681597)

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Originally Posted by Mechanic Z

Pretty cool to see, looks like Dyson has both of their old Lola MGs back.

Plus, for those with Twitter, both cars have their own accounts:

https://twitter.com/DRT_MG_Lola_16

https://twitter.com/DRT_MG_Lola_20

That is great! I remember seeing that Highcroft car finish on the podium at Petit in its last race. I was down behind their pit box and the team went ballistic, they were thrilled with the result. It was 2006 and they finished behind the Audi and Zytek cars.

fieldodreams79 · 20 Oct 2016, 13:56 (Ref:3681599)

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Originally Posted by Mechanic Z

Pretty cool to see, looks like Dyson has both of their old Lola MGs back.

Plus, for those with Twitter, both cars have their own accounts:

https://twitter.com/DRT_MG_Lola_16

https://twitter.com/DRT_MG_Lola_20

That is pretty cool!

Those things were really fast for a very short period of time and gave me a reason to where my MG hat at the circuit.

Mike E · 22 Mar 2017, 22:12 (Ref:3720777)

http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorks...ugh-test-track

**joeb** · 17 May 2017, 12:17 (Ref:3734057)

The Level 5 auction happened, and my low-ball bid did not yield me a Lola, rats

http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/plu...rouve-preneur/

Pretty impressive prices for out of date gt3 machines.

fieldodreams79 · 17 May 2017, 14:37 (Ref:3734071)

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Originally Posted by joeb

The Level 5 auction happened, and my low-ball bid did not yield me a Lola, rats

http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/plu...rouve-preneur/

Pretty impressive prices for out of date gt3 machines.

Too bad. Should I be surprised that the Lola went for less, even without an engine?

Chief Tucker owes 1 billion dollars to the FDC? Holy smokes!

MaskedRacer · 23 May 2017, 13:57 (Ref:3735474)

Brought up by a user question during today's S365 podcast. What do you think is the best sportscar race in 2017 so far? I would rank the Daytona 24 number one for sure. Also good was Blancpain GT Silverstone, WEC Silverstone, and Bathurst 12 hours.

Worst race: I would say any PWC Sprint X event.

Bcarr6 · 23 May 2017, 14:03 (Ref:3735475)

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

Brought up by a user question during today's S365 podcast. What do you think is the best sportscar race in 2017 so far? I would rank the Daytona 24 number one for sure. Also good was Blancpain GT Silverstone, WEC Silverstone, and Bathurst 12 hours.

Worst race: I would say any PWC Sprint X event.

There was plenty great racing at VIR for sprintX

Beryl · 24 May 2017, 18:33 (Ref:3735726)

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacer

Brought up by a user question during today's S365 podcast. What do you think is the best sportscar race in 2017 so far? I would rank the Daytona 24 number one for sure. Also good was Blancpain GT Silverstone, WEC Silverstone, and Bathurst 12 hours.

Super GT Autopolis, easily, then BES Silverstone. Still a lot of big sportscar races to come though.

J Jay · 14 Oct 2017, 06:53 (Ref:3774138)

I'm not sure where to put this, but it seems to fit in this thread more than most.

Brendon Hartley will be replacing Pierre Gasly at the F1 US GP as the latter will contest the SF final next weekend.

Link here.

Even (probably) if it's only a one-race deal, it's good going for Brendon.

**joeb** · 14 Oct 2017, 12:26 (Ref:3774175)

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Jay

I'm not sure where to put this, but it seems to fit in this thread more than most.

Brendon Hartley will be replacing Pierre Gasly at the F1 US GP as the latter will contest the SF final next weekend.

Link here.

Even (probably) if it's only a one-race deal, it's good going for Brendon.

Yes, good deal for Brendon. It will be nice to see him g get some practice in a single seater before heading to IndyCar. :0

BSchneiderFan · 14 Oct 2017, 18:46 (Ref:3774199)

I think Hartley is a genuine contender for the second STR seat next year. Gasly is a shoo-in. Kvyat has disappointed.

**Adam43** · 14 Oct 2017, 21:17 (Ref:3774223)

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Originally Posted by J Jay

I'm not sure where to put this, but it seems to fit in this thread more than most.

The F1 forum?

Seriously, there is a thread over there with a good intro from Razzzor. http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=151883

matherto · 16 Oct 2017, 22:34 (Ref:3774572)

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Originally Posted by BSchneiderFan

I think Hartley is a genuine contender for the second STR seat next year. Gasly is a shoo-in. Kvyat has disappointed.

Is Gasly a shoe-in? Not exactly lit the world on fire.

MaskedRacer · 17 Oct 2017, 14:55 (Ref:3774671)

Looks like the soccer stadium development at Circuit of the Americas might get even bigger now. Originally built for the USL Austin Aztex, the Columbus Crew of MLS now looking at it as a option for relocation. It sounds cool on the surface as soccer and sportscar racing are my two favorite sports and its neat to have an idea of them mixing together in this small way, but the Crew is an original MLS club and we need these teams to build some history. Relocations ain't going to do that. Also I am still in mourning over the USA missing the world cup.

BSchneiderFan · 31 Oct 2017, 18:16 (Ref:3777812)

So the Perrin(n) project is no more. Colour me astonished. But DragonSpeed are stepping up, so that's good.

**joeb** · 10 Nov 2017, 15:46 (Ref:3779799)

You can buy a Delta wing if you are interested

http://autoweek.com/article/supercar...n=awdailydrive

$375,000

**Aysedasi** · 10 Nov 2017, 20:17 (Ref:3779833)

How much is the road tax?

**joeb** · 11 Nov 2017, 20:23 (Ref:3779953)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

How much is the road tax?

Lol, if you have to ask.....

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**joeb** · 22 Nov 2017, 13:00 (Ref:3782180)

Looks like Dinner with Racers podcast got a hold of Scott Tucker for an interview.

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/scott-t...son-3-release/

No matter what your thoughts are on the guy it could be very interesting. I'll be listening shortly.

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