FIAGT 2006 - Announcements, Rumours and Speculations. - Page 4

Asa · 29 Oct 2005, 01:37 (Ref:1446479)

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Originally Posted by 19dodge

instead of Zhuhai?

IN ADDITION to Zhuhai...

19dodge · 29 Oct 2005, 03:16 (Ref:1446503)

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Originally Posted by Asa

IN ADDITION to Zhuhai...

So would this be the 11th round then? or a backup plan if Bucarest doesnt come through?

panoz.lmp1 · 29 Oct 2005, 09:11 (Ref:1446603)

I´m not sure about this. It exists an agreement about 10 races (7 european races and 3 oversear races) for 2006.

jhansen · 23 Nov 2005, 21:58 (Ref:1468839)

I don't know if this has been mentioned or not, but I found this in an article from sportscarpros.

"A very urbane German, Thomas Kastgen, was resident in the Russian Age
(Cirtek) garage and took title sponsorship of the Aston Martin DBR9, in the name
of the Dubai GT Racing Team. We had heard of this team before, it was
supposed to be up and running in time for the two Arabian races, but there has
been a slight delay, as Mr Kastgen, CEO of the Middle East Aston Martin
distributorship, was happy to explain.

The team will be formed during the off-season and will run two Aston Martins in
the full FIA GT Championship in 2006. Good news, with two more Aston Martins to
be run by BMS Scuderia Italia, and by Cirtek. That makes six Astons, off the cuff.
The Dubai GT Racing Team will be based at the Autodrome, says Mr Kastgen,
and will have at least one local driver on strength.

There will be a base in Europe, and drivers have yet to be selected. “I am talking
to a number of teams” he says, and the list got longer as word got out."

Full article can be found here:

http://www.sportscarpros.com/cottonb...on/default.htm

BSchneiderFan · 23 Nov 2005, 22:44 (Ref:1468875)

Is Cirtek planning to field 2 Astons next year?

cmk · 24 Nov 2005, 00:15 (Ref:1468922)

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Originally Posted by BSchneiderFan

Is Cirtek planning to field 2 Astons next year?

Such rumblings have certainly been heard, but I'm sure it's rather uncertain. If the Cirtek car at present is owned by a collector as I understand, it's up to them what happens to it. There also would need, one would suppose, to be another collector willing to trust Cirtek with their car. Beyond that, where does the funding come from? It's been a bit hard to come by for their one car thus far this year.

Good news about the Dubai GT Team though, it's a hotbed of funding in the Middle East. I thought that the project was dead when Marco Saviozzi left Dubai, but I guess not.

Bramzel · 28 Nov 2005, 08:39 (Ref:1471908)

I was in Bahrain and spoke with Hans Rennes from Spyker, he confirmed a full factory-supported 2 car FIAGT, LMES and LeMans effort for 2006, all driven by "top-drivers". Also spoke with Laurence Pearce. Asked him if he was sad that the Lister drove it's last race in his hands (as they announced that they would stop the GT project after this year). Answer was that he was still doubting weather or not to stop it, as he's still convinced that the car has potential. So I think we'll see that car again at least a couple of times next year

mirkob · 28 Nov 2005, 10:05 (Ref:1471971)

Good news for the Storm !!

In my opinion, the Storm needs good tyres and professional driver, than we can see the real speed of the car; in my opinion faster than Saleen and F575 (sometimes)

TheNewBob · 28 Nov 2005, 10:10 (Ref:1471977)

Hope they give the car an outing in Britain, then! I agree with mirkob - it was quite strange how the car was suddenly not competitive in 2004 and a complete GT1 backmarker in 2005... drivers and tyres could well be a reason for that..???

Bramzel · 28 Nov 2005, 10:24 (Ref:1471991)

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Originally Posted by mirkob

Good news for the Storm !!

In my opinion, the Storm needs good tyres and professional driver, than we can see the real speed of the car; in my opinion faster than Saleen and F575 (sometimes)

I kinda agree on that, also on Pearces enthousiasm. Ditch the Dunlops (no offence, but they're just not on par anymore in GT1), re-hire Coronel and then we can see the car's true potential again. I've heard a name for 2006 already wich I can't disclose yet, but if that deal goes on at least one top driver will be in it.

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Originally Posted by TheNewBob

it was quite strange how the car was suddenly not competitive in 2004 and a complete GT1 backmarker in 2005...

It was competative in 2004 the races that Coronel drove it...

Splendid Cat · 28 Nov 2005, 12:15 (Ref:1472094)

Laurence Pearce is an engineer par excellence, and as oft been said before knows what he is talking about. Be great to see the Lister in 2006 again

TheNewBob · 28 Nov 2005, 12:20 (Ref:1472102)

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Originally Posted by Bramzel

It was competative in 2004 the races that Coronel drove it...

Then I stand corrected! re-hire Coronel and in an ideal world JCW and plonk some good tyres on the thing... ohh Lister heaven, again!

Hehe, of course, it's not that simple... just wish it was, though!

louonline · 30 Nov 2005, 12:02 (Ref:1473815)

If anybody is interested the Bathurst 24 hour site is now up and running.
http://www.bathurst24hr.com

rich07 · 2 Dec 2005, 13:12 (Ref:1475661)

Good to hear Spyker are committing to next year in GT2, with the 430 GT2 as well, Porsche should have some competition next year. I'm hoping that there will be at least one Ferrari 550 or 575 in GT1 next year. On fiagt.com there was an article pointing to next year stating of 18-20 in GT1 next year. Is that possible? Dont get me wrong I'd love to see those numbers but are they realistic?

This is what I'm guessing so far:
2 JMB Maseratis
2 Vitaphone Maseratis
2 BMS Astons Martins
2 Dubai Racing Aston Martins
1-2 Cirtek Aston Martins (maybe)
1 Lister (at selected races)
1 Saleen (Zakspeed maybe?)
1-2 Corvettes C5R/C6R for CLK Carsport (maybe)

Larbre?
GPC? Maybe to LMS next year with 2 Aston Martins with factory support??

cmk · 2 Dec 2005, 20:45 (Ref:1475973)

Do we know the JMB Maseratis will be in the FIAGT championship next year? I understand they are looking to run them in the Italian GT Championship, is it possible to run both or do they conflict?

Furthermore, do we know that the Dubai GT team will be seperate from Cirtek? I know Cirtek is definitely looking to run two, but the money has to come from somewhere. Given that I'm uncertain whether the Russian government will pay for next year's operation, and Rob has an arrangement with Aston Martin Middle East already, that would seem like a logical route to follow.

19dodge · 2 Dec 2005, 20:55 (Ref:1475979)

We could see 2 Zakspeed Saleens, as well as both Konrad Saleens returning (maybe?)..

Possibly one more Corvette and maybe 1 or 2 Ferrari 550's.

panoz.lmp1 · 2 Dec 2005, 21:02 (Ref:1475981)

The 2nd Saleen chassis isn´t ordered yet...

SFonseca · 3 Dec 2005, 14:34 (Ref:1476305)

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Originally Posted by Asa

There is a rumour that FIA GT will race in the streets of Beijing next year...

I heard the same sometime ago. Anyway, are their plans still alive?

Audi R8R · 9 Dec 2005, 20:00 (Ref:1480754)

Saleen S7R will at have something else to cheer about.

Check DSC for another addition to the FIA GT1 grid in '06.

TheNewBob · 10 Dec 2005, 12:49 (Ref:1481139)

Is this the news which is also on FIA GT website about Balfe getting a Saleen? excellent news I think!

Bramzel · 10 Dec 2005, 13:25 (Ref:1481151)

French magazine AutoHebdo reports of a new Austrian team to be formed with Red Bull money (the bottomless wallet

), running 2 Red Bull DBR9's for Wendlinger, Peter and others. Haven't included it in the list below though untill there are more serious clues.

So a little update on the standings, what seems to be the possibilities for 2006.

GT1:

Aston Martin DBR9
2x BMS Scuderia
2x Dubai GT
1x Cirtek

Maserati MC12
2x Vitaphone Racing

Saleen S7R
1x Zakspeed Motorsport
1x Balfe Motorsport
2x Konrad Motorsport

Corvette C6.R
1x GLPK Carsport

Ferrari 550
1x Larbre Competition

Lister Storm
1x Lister Racing

Ferrari 575
1x GPC Giesse

GT2:

Porsche 996 GT3-RSR
2x GruppeM Racing
1x Lammertink Motorsport

Porsche 996 GT3-RS
1x Vonka Racing
1x Proton Competition
1x Ebimotors

Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R
2x Spyker Squadron

Panoz Esperantep
2x Team LNT

Ferrari F430 GT2
1x GPC Giesse

- No JMB. Team has reasonable financial troubles and participation in 2006 FIAGT is very unlikely as the Red Bull guys won't continue with the MC12 program. That's a big financial hole being created, wich will probably move these cars to the Italian GT championschip. That's why I left it out.
- GPC: Unsure what they'll do, might continue the 575 as they have it anyways, but maybe a MC12 otherwise? Who knows.
- Larbre: Another season with the old bird? They did it as well with the Viper in 2003.

ger80 · 10 Dec 2005, 13:57 (Ref:1481170)

in a few years everybody thinks about red bull if he reads racing

WRC Skoda also for next year. Think Red Bull want to race LeMans or why do they switch to another team with a DBR9? Ok, JMB Perfomance wasnt always on Vitaphone level too

Bramzel · 10 Dec 2005, 14:22 (Ref:1481181)

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Originally Posted by ger80

Ok, JMB Perfomance wasnt always on Vitaphone level too

Disagreed. The 2nd car might be a paydrivers car (poor Philipp) but the first car was on par with the Vitaphone cars all season.

mirkob · 10 Dec 2005, 14:31 (Ref:1481183)

According Italian newspaper GPC will have 2 F430 GT2, and Encosse other 2 .

According Cirtek Team Manager declarations, they will run 2 cars in FIAGT2006 (2 Aston Martin?) but maybe 1 with the Dubai Team colors ?

Bramzel · 10 Dec 2005, 14:42 (Ref:1481188)

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Originally Posted by mirkob

According Cirtek Team Manager declarations, they will run 2 cars in FIAGT2006 (2 Aston Martin?) but maybe 1 with the Dubai Team colors ?

That's also what I'm thinking as well tbh, that we'll never see a real Dubai GT team but that one of the Cirtek cars will run in those colours.

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