Sportscar/GT (and Le Mans) Rumours and Repetition - Page 349

hondafan37 · 23 Jun 2017, 00:11 (Ref:3746167)

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Originally Posted by FormulaFox

IMSA asks the million of every manufacturers in every class... Except the LMP2 manufacturers.

So, my guess is that Renault would be charged to run the RS01, but Pescarolo and Gintta would get their cars in without it.

It seems to be road car manufacturer = million dollar charge. So Glickenhaus would probably be facing the fee. And I concur, IF a PFV class were in place, they would race the SCG003 in it - they would clearly prefer to run flat out if the option was available, and like the Ginetta G57 the SCG003 can allegedly approach now-old LMP2 speeds. (as can the Ford GT when unrestricted, so an unrestricted GT LM could be seen if a PFV class were to be created)

It's also worth keeping in mind that the manufacturer doesn't have to be the one to pay it up. Ben Keating covered the fee for the Viper and is allegedly putting up at least part of it for the Mercedes. So it might not be an issue - depends on how badly someone would want something in the class.

It is true that you say, a Ford GT in PFV could show its full potential, but it would only be reasonable if it could fight for the over all victory.
On the other hand the rumors of Lamborghini in GTLM or DPI could it really be a Lamborghini PFV?
what were they testing with the 'Extreme' Lamborghini Huracan at Monza last April?
We still do not know yet.
http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/0...-at-monza.html

broadrun96 · 24 Jun 2017, 01:55 (Ref:3746340)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FormulaFox

IMSA asks the million of every manufacturers in every class... Except the LMP2 manufacturers.

So, my guess is that Renault would be charged to run the RS01, but Pescarolo and Gintta would get their cars in without it.

It seems to be road car manufacturer = million dollar charge. So Glickenhaus would probably be facing the fee. And I concur, IF a PFV class were in place, they would race the SCG003 in it - they would clearly prefer to run flat out if the option was available, and like the Ginetta G57 the SCG003 can allegedly approach now-old LMP2 speeds. (as can the Ford GT when unrestricted, so an unrestricted GT LM could be seen if a PFV class were to be created)

It's also worth keeping in mind that the manufacturer doesn't have to be the one to pay it up. Ben Keating covered the fee for the Viper and is allegedly putting up at least part of it for the Mercedes. So it might not be an issue - depends on how badly someone would want something in the class.

Why would they get a break? Just because they are an LMP2 like car? They aren't on the list so would be running in the other class, a class that I haven't seen a hint of anywhere other than this thread.

FormulaFox · 24 Jun 2017, 03:56 (Ref:3746354)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Why would they get a break? Just because they are an LMP2 like car?

Well, why do the LMP2 manufacturers get a break but the DPi manufacturers don't? There's a lot that doesn't make sense about the whole thing, I'm just making the best guess that can be made with the available information.

The best guess I can make is that road car manufacturers get charged, racecar manufacturers don't. (though it had slipped my mind when I made that post that Ginetta makes road cars as well, so they too would probably have to pay up)

NaBUru38 · 26 Jun 2017, 18:12 (Ref:3747056)

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Originally Posted by carbsmith

There's occasionally the discussion of wanting somewhere to race P1 GTR/FXX-K/Vulcan type things but that's entirely different than orphaned one make prototypes.

If Glickenhaus wants to go IMSA, I'm in.

billy bleach · 29 Jun 2017, 10:58 (Ref:3747773)

Big news out of Woking soon?....

PorscheFanNo1 · 29 Jun 2017, 13:38 (Ref:3747797)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

Big news out of Woking soon?....

As in finally committing to GTE?

**PascaLM** · 29 Jun 2017, 15:34 (Ref:3747815)

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Originally Posted by PorscheFanNo1

As in finally committing to GTE?

A McLaren 650 or 720 BoPed to 500 hp ?

Let's hope it will be the 540.

canaglia · 29 Jun 2017, 16:08 (Ref:3747818)

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Originally Posted by PascaLM

A McLaren 650 or 720 BoPed to 500 hp ?

Let's hope it will be the 540.

unlikely, wisest move should be 720 to give visibility and racing heritage to the car. Afterall... as 488 gte is an upgraded 488 gt3; 720 gte could be just a 650 gt3 with a different bodywork (and hope a better tuned engine

)

hondafan37 · 29 Jun 2017, 16:37 (Ref:3747820)

This car would be great for PFV.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/06/29/193122.html

deggis · 29 Jun 2017, 19:22 (Ref:3747834)

(if you've read the Porsche thread this is an old link) http://www.motorsport-total.com/wec/...-17062704.html

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"We are now expecting a quick decision from Peugeot, shortly after Le Mans," says Porsche LMP1 head Fritz Enzinger in the 'Auto Bild Motorsport'. "If Peugeot says yes, then they do not come before 2020 or 2021. Then of course we have to consider whether we want to go for another two or three years in Le Mans, but I can not do that yet estimate."

Porsche made their return announcement around this time 5 years ago.

Bcarr6 · 29 Jun 2017, 22:46 (Ref:3747855)

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Originally Posted by canaglia

unlikely, wisest move should be 720 to give visibility and racing heritage to the car. Afterall... as 488 gte is an upgraded 488 gt3; 720 gte could be just a 650 gt3 with a different bodywork (and hope a better tuned engine

)

I imagine there will be a new 720s GT3 to match if they decide to go for GTE. The 650s has been a greatly successful car but again hasn't gained customer success really. Hopefully a new GT3 would be more custom friendly

billy bleach · 30 Jun 2017, 10:50 (Ref:3747935)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

Big news out of Woking soon?....

Ron Dennis gone

Bcarr6 · 30 Jun 2017, 11:06 (Ref:3747940)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

Ron Dennis gone

All thing McLaren building up for something big!

gustavobamba · 30 Jun 2017, 12:20 (Ref:3747957)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

All thing McLaren building up for something big!

Something "BIG" could only mean LMP1 !!!!!

That´s my humble opinion

billy bleach · 30 Jun 2017, 14:57 (Ref:3747982)

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Originally Posted by gustavobamba

Something "BIG" could only mean LMP1 !!!!!

That´s my humble opinion

More likely GT project to go in house rather that with McLaren GT.

Bcarr6 · 30 Jun 2017, 20:00 (Ref:3748024)

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Originally Posted by billy bleach

More likely GT project to go in house rather that with McLaren GT.

P1 is a million miles outside of the realm of McLaren possibility

TF110 · 30 Jun 2017, 20:29 (Ref:3748027)

McLaren all under one roof now. This might be something worth noting towards their sportscar racing.

deggis · 2 Jul 2017, 22:21 (Ref:3748536)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

P1 is a million miles outside of the realm of McLaren possibility

For sure P1 isn't happening, but if they're able to create an F1 car, they're able to create a P1 car too (but not both at the same time).

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