LG Motorsports

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by cmk

That and the fact that the France empire would doubtless full-court press SunTrust again if they were to attempt to move their sponsorship to the ALMS.

Why isn't SunTrust free to move to ALMS?

[Dead-Eye]

Probably because they are the official bank of GARRA - don't they also insure many of the Grand Am cars?

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by The Badger

No ..... for example , the Pheonix racing Lola Audi . That wasnt a money issue at all , there was a dispute between the 2 partys involved , that led to the car never seeing the track again after Le Mans 2007 . And Im sure Audi had something to do with that chassis not racing again .

So , money wasnt the object there .

Have you gat a degree in the English tongue ?

Or the Lucchini

[The Badger]

Yeah , and the Lister GTL at Le Mans about 10 years ago ,or so . Something about the drive shaft running through a modified tunnell I think .

[AU N EGL]

So which one of you guys has a contract to race ( drive) in which series?


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PS YES I had an Offer, No I could not afford it

[fieldodreams79]

...sorry i asked!

I understand (maybe incorrectly) that LG really recieved no factory support and Lou sold lots of stuff to make this work. one would think, with the current condition of GT1, that GM would be interested in supporting a GT2 car.

would be a damn shame not to see that car again. it was gaining pace at every race, and would definetly be challenging for some wins, given a little bit of cash, i reckon.

so, what exactly will it take to get them at PLM? someone writing a check? i think i got 50 bucks i can throw at them. someone want to start a fundraiser?

[WMUCarGuy]

I heard rumors that Lou had been hemoraging money from his company to pay for the race team, but it's totally unsubstantiated.

[The Badger]

Whatever , I really hope to see that car back again . Be brilliant to see a couple of them in the LMS & Fia GT .

Any potential Eurpoean teams interested ?

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by The Badger

Whatever , I really hope to see that car back again . Be brilliant to see a couple of them in the LMS & Fia GT .

Any potential Eurpoean teams interested ?

Maybe??? I know there are a couple of European drivers still in the mix as potential team mates to Lou at PLM. Maybe a recon of the car for the LMS??? I hope!


L.P.

[monaro_gto]

speed tv has them down as an expected entrant for what thats worth. Look at the list all the way to the bottom of the article

Link

[mpme]

Originally Posted by monaro_gto

speed tv has them down as an expected entrant for what thats worth. Look at the list all the way to the bottom of the article

Link

If sponsorship is found, look for LG, Goosens, and Curran in the car. If no $ is found, expect LG+two paying drivers from Europe.

[protopuma]

An update from Lou on perpetrations for Petit http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...2&postcount=10

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by protopuma

An update from Lou on perpetrations for Petit http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...2&postcount=10

good link! thanks!

Lou sounds like he wants the car on the track, no matter what...anyone want to go in on a set of tires with me?

[andy_b]

he doesnt seem very impressed with GM, does he (cant blame him)

[rich07]

Lack of support from GM is disappointing, although if the rumours of a factory GT2 effort next year are to believed it would explain this. GM should at least offer some support, they're not in the category yet and I can't see why the factory and all their resources would feel threatened by LG and his team. They should support Lou in some way because it would be good PR for GM and Lou has a lot of support from the Corvette community in the U.S so it would be a win/win for everyone.

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by rich07

Lack of support from GM is disappointing, although if the rumours of a factory GT2 effort next year are to believed it would explain this. GM should at least offer some support, they're not in the category yet and I can't see why the factory and all their resources would feel threatened by LG and his team. They should support Lou in some way because it would be good PR for GM and Lou has a lot of support from the Corvette community in the U.S so it would be a win/win for everyone.

Sorry, but Bull Pucky! This whole thing started out as GM giving some help (developmental, ie: windtunnel etc. with no direct monetary support), then when it actually got rolling there was no support (they changed their mind) with Lou already commited to a Riley GT-2 program. So with this occuring before/as the season began, that excuse don't hold water. They should of not let the Riley C6 project go ahead if they were going to turn around and throw monkey wrenches at it! But this kind of thing from GM towards privateers competing with GM products against the factory team is SOP, as LGM was accustomed to being treated in such a manner in the SWC, which is why Lou is not too keen on GM in these matters!

I agree with the rest of your thoughts, that they should support Lou and Riley in the project.
But alas, it will not come to pass.


L.P.

[protopuma]

Does any one have an idea of who the Belgians are, that he mentions.

[broadrun96]

Anybody think somebody at GM felt a GT2 program was in the offing and behind the scenes and LG/Riley's backs? Know it seems underhanded but with the rumors of a PM GT2 product would GM really want a factory and semi-factory competing with each other?

[rich07]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Sorry, but Bull Pucky! This whole thing started out as GM giving some help (developmental, ie: windtunnel etc. with no direct monetary support), then when it actually got rolling there was no support (they changed their mind) with Lou already commited to a Riley GT-2 program. So with this occuring before/as the season began, that excuse don't hold water. They should of not let the Riley C6 project go ahead if they were going to turn around and throw monkey wrenches at it! But this kind of thing from GM towards privateers competing with GM products against the factory team is SOP, as LGM was accustomed to being treated in such a manner in the SWC, which is why Lou is not too keen on GM in these matters!

I agree with the rest of your thoughts, that they should support Lou and Riley in the project.
But alas, it will not come to pass.




L.P.

Yes you were right, I forgot that GM had pulled the plug on supporting the team long before any of these GT2 rumours surfaced.I am VERY disappointed of what GM have done to Lou and his team especially seeing how much Lou has had to sacrifice to get into ALMS. One would think that ongoing support in one way or another (at least until the factory team step into GT2 (if that happens) would be the right thing to do. Nothing wrong with keeping a presence in both GT classes even if it isn't a factory effort.

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Anybody think somebody at GM felt a GT2 program was in the offing and behind the scenes and LG/Riley's backs? Know it seems underhanded but with the rumors of a PM GT2 product would GM really want a factory and semi-factory competing with each other?

Well not much for conspiracy theories, but there are several ducks in a row for one here. To expand on your thoughts, add in that Lou has had a heck of a time getting the car completed. It still has not turned a lap in anger fully finished from Riley! Why all the delay in getting that done? Then comes the news that Riley will be building the new Koni challenge Camaro's for GM. No collusion there, right?


L.P.

[gwyllion]

Originally Posted by protopuma

Does any one have an idea of who the Belgians are, that he mentions.

Kumpen - Longin?

[WMUCarGuy]

Originally Posted by gwyllion

Kumpen - Longin?

I wouldn't be opposed to that!

[rich07]

Neither would I!! That'd be great!! What are the chances one wonders....

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

Probably because they are the official bank of GARRA - don't they also insure many of the Grand Am cars?

It's because Lisa France Kennedy is on the board of directors for Sun Trust. The Frances have money in Sun Trust, so it does what it tells it with regards to motorsports.

http://www.nascar.com/news/features/...ves/index.html

[The Badger]

Originally Posted by protopuma

Does any one have an idea of who the Belgians are, that he mentions.

Hopefully Goossens will be in the car again . Lots of quick Belgian drivers out there .