[WEC] Glickenhaus Hypercar

[joeb]

Originally Posted by WyldStallion

So what will the SCG Hypercars being doing for the next 7 months or so now. Can the team do much with the cars at this point with their homologation? More chassist to be built perhaps?

I"m hoping they find some sponsors to be able to run in the Bahrain races this year.

They already have at least 1 additional chassis back at the shop, would love to see some customers take interest after their great result at Le Mans!

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by joeb

I"m hoping they find some sponsors to be able to run in the Bahrain races this year.

They already have at least 1 additional chassis back at the shop, would love to see some customers take interest after their great result at Le Mans!

If only Ben Keating would be interested - and lobby with IMSA to allow the car(s) to participate in their races!

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

If only Ben Keating would be interested - and lobby with IMSA to allow the car(s) to participate in their races!

But would Ben pay the fee, sounds like Jim has zero interest in the marketing fee if he was allowed to enter. I say that as the guy who has a couple shirts and other things and still wants to buy a flag when they make one but I'm not holding my breath for a Glickenhaus at Petit

[S griffin]

I do hope we see Glickenhaus back out again racing later this year. Although now they have achieved their aim of reaching LM, other races might not matter to them so much

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

But would Ben pay the fee, sounds like Jim has zero interest in the marketing fee if he was allowed to enter. I say that as the guy who has a couple shirts and other things and still wants to buy a flag when they make one but I'm not holding my breath for a Glickenhaus at Petit

I have not talked to Jim - in fact, we haven't even met! Seriously though, I'm expecting Jim knows how to play the 'political game', so certain public statements might not reflect the actual situation going on behind the scenes (not saying Glickenhaus is in intense discussions with IMSA right now but surely they are - or have been - in contact with each other with regard to Glickenhaus' possible participation in IMSA). As aware as IMSA might be of the growing fan support for Glickenhaus, they cater primarily to the mainstream manufacturers.

That being said, I think it would be an excellent move for the series to welcome their participation. We'll see how it pans out, there's still plenty of time before the Rolex '23.

Edit: just came across this: https://us.motorsport.com/imsa/news/...rcars/6651509/

[Pandamasque]

One thing that strikes me is how quickly the car got covered in various sponsorship decals. I guess all the social media hype helps matters, but in this age of paywalls, geoblocking and niche everything, too often we see high level efforts racing with black liveries or carrying names of companies affiliated with the car/team owner. Here's hope they'll find backers to do the Bahrain double header.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

I have not talked to Jim - in fact, we haven't even met! Seriously though, I'm expecting Jim knows how to play the 'political game', so certain public statements might not reflect the actual situation going on behind the scenes (not saying Glickenhaus is in intense discussions with IMSA right now but surely they are - or have been - in contact with each other with regard to Glickenhaus' possible participation in IMSA). As aware as IMSA might be of the growing fan support for Glickenhaus, they cater primarily to the mainstream manufacturers.

That being said, I think it would be an excellent move for the series to welcome their participation. We'll see how it pans out, there's still plenty of time before the Rolex '23.

Edit: just came across this: https://us.motorsport.com/imsa/news/...rcars/6651509/

Yeah, that's been his public stance for a while now and think he had threatened legal action to force it open to them. Well beyond my pay grade and knowledge

[Pandamasque]

One could be fooled this is a still from the movie Le Mans.



http://www.dailysportscar.com/2021/0...llery-3-2.html

[Aysedasi]

Looks fabulous in that shot.......

[GT6]

Yes a really good image there

[Ferrari333SP]

Still amazed at how well the team did at this race, running practically fault free for the entire thing. Some incredible engineering work going on behind the scenes to make it such a tough car. Really hope they can make it to Bahrain. From a development standpoint it'd be a no-brainer

[Aysedasi]

For a first timer at Le Mans, with so little racing mileage under their belts it was downright extraordinary.

[broadrun96]

Yeah. we seem to forget now that making the finish is the accomplishment. Especially given the pace run, there aren't any cars being nursed home without multiple gears, cylinder or 2 down, it most often cars running at their regular pace.

Always torn as to whether faster and more fragile or slightly slower but more cars having a chance to make it is better it feels. I generally fall back to while we enjoy it from afar, the teams are really in it and having your car fail overnight or 1 in the afternoon is crushing for them. And they are the reason we're here and watching, they build and they struggle, and yes, the drivers do push the modern cars but taking some of the mechanical things out of the loop that we know how to fix helps everyone. And not having to repair everything all the time allows more cars on the track

[Adam43]

We’ve not heard from Jim for a bit, it would be great to hear his take on the Le Mans success.

[Ferrari333SP]

Certainly helped the team a lot too to have such a stellar driving lineup - drastically reduced the chances for errors throughout the race (the first lap notwithstanding, haha)

I wonder with Porsche and Audi coming back, if they'll snag Dumas away from the team, or the same with Derani and Cadillac when they start racing. Not like Jim doesn't have an incredible field of other drivers to choose from though. Nico Hulkenberg would be a great driver to bring in

[Napolis]

Originally Posted by Adam43

We’ve not heard from Jim for a bit, it would be great to hear his take on the Le Mans success.

Hey
All is very good. Rain was interesting. We really hadn't run much in it before.
We think BOP between us and Alpine was very fair but Toyota was on a different
Planet as evidenced by their being miles ahead even though they could only run 6 lap stints because of defective fuel cells clogging filters.Another issue is AWD vs RWD. On a wet to drying track AWD was allowed which is a huge advantage. We think we'll get a fairer BOP as everyone seems to want us to continue including our sponsors. We'll figure out our WEC 2022 program soon but it has to make sense and sell road cars. Our crash testing is moving along well and we'll soon begin building fully road legal 004's and Boots. We're increasing productive capacity to meet demand which we see at about 600 cars per year world wide. Our 004C GT3 homologation is moving along and we hope customers will begin racing them in the WEC and Le Mans in 2024. Our 2021 EVO'd Boot is 400LBS lighter and has 200 more hp and will race the 2021 Baja 1000. A UK SVA 004S and our 004C N24 cars will be at Hampton CT this weekend. We're building our Hydrogen FC Boot Pickup Truck which we hope to have a 600 mile range and be easily, quickly, re-fuel able 24/7/365. Our goal to be the first to successfully race the 2022 Baja 1000 with a zero emission vehicle remains intact. We may do a small public offering to establish a market for SCG/Glickenhaus Zero so keep in mind these are goals not accomplishments. Our production goals for our Hydrogen FC pickup are 100K per year. Our goal to win Le Mans remains as does our goal to win the N24.
You never know...

[SnoodyMcFlude]

Do you think that you've learned things from the Le Mans journey which will benefit the N24 programme? Obviously it's a different platform and a completely different challenge, but I'd have thought that getting a competitive car at Le Mans has been quite educational?

[Napolis]

Originally Posted by SnoodyMcFlude

Do you think that you've learned things from the Le Mans journey which will benefit the N24 programme? Obviously it's a different platform and a completely different challenge, but I'd have thought that getting a competitive car at Le Mans has been quite educational?

All racing teaches us a lot and we've made a lot of changes to our Ring car. We'll
be testing them next weekend. We're very hopeful about that program and generally additional sponsorship which may enable a second Ring car..

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Napolis

Hey
All is very good.

Rain was interesting. We really hadn't run much in it before.

As you do more running it really seems to help. I hope you learnt loads from Le Mans. With more running I bet you could bet closer anyway.

I was impressed how you have got to the bottom of the brake wear issues. No brake change - impressive. Racecar Engineering mentioned you thought you might need one around hour 18, but you didn’t even need that.

Well done again

[Aysedasi]

Yes, well done from me too. Sadly I didn't get to Le Mans, my second miss in 36 years, but I did get to meet you at the Festival of Speed. Hoping to see you and the cars at Le Mans when I get back in 2022.

[Napolis]

Originally Posted by Adam43

As you do more running it really seems to help. I hope you learnt loads from Le Mans. With more running I bet you could bet closer anyway.

I was impressed how you have got to the bottom of the brake wear issues. No brake change - impressive. Racecar Engineering mentioned you thought you might need one around hour 18, but you didn’t even need that.

Well done again

Thanks. We sorted all brake and cockpit cooling issues. Car is fast and reliable. With a reasonable BOP we can fight for the win.
Meanwhile at Hampton Court...

[canaglia]

Originally Posted by Napolis

Thanks. We sorted all brake and cockpit cooling issues. Car is fast and reliable. With a reasonable BOP we can fight for the win.
Meanwhile at Hampton Court...

according to your opinion, what changes would make bop more reasonable?

[Napolis]

Originally Posted by canaglia

according to your opinion, what changes would make bop more reasonable?

If you study the race Alpine and us were very well done. If they hadn't thrown a FCY and locked us out of the pit for refueling we would have fought with Alpine for 3 OA up to the checker. We think Le Mans should use the WEC FCY rule and if they throw it leave it on for one lap minimum which they didn't. We can easily run much more HP. If they leave Toyota and give us more HP we can run with them. That would also keep the P2 gap. The dirty little secret is LMDh. IMHO they have no chance against Toyota/Ferrari/Peugeot AWD. If we get more HP they'll have little chance against us. We think AWD should not be allowed until track is fully dry. We shall see.

[SnoodyMcFlude]

Originally Posted by Napolis

We think AWD should not be allowed until track is fully dry. We shall see.

I haven't really thought that through much, but it sounds the most sensible approach if the ACO genuinely want racing to be something approaching close while not becoming another 'arms race' which drives all the manufacturers away.

Although I have a suspicion that Peugeot class will always have a slight advantage.

[canaglia]

I see, well I agree that the FCY/pit close procedure would need to be changed, even if in general in this case is a matter of luck/unluck. In 2013 aston martin lost gt-pro win during last hour because they came back to refuel at the wrong moment just before a FCY.
About more power, do you mean an increase of top power? example, from 700hp to 750hp increasing revlimit or turbo boost on mid/high rpm range or a new and higher bop power curve in general for RWD cars?
I agree with you about lmdh, even if in my opinion it will be politics and LMH manufacturers influence to don't let lmdh be competitive enough for LM overall win, or to better say, in my mind I just can't imagine toyota, ferrari and peugeot accepting the idea to be beaten by manufacturers who spend 1/10 of their budget using modified lmp2 instead of full work cars with bespoke engines and hybrid/ERS. At the same time, I don't think toyota will ever renounce to their AWD advantage for obvious reasons.