LMS Rnd 5: Silverstone 1000km 14-16 Sep 2007

Flat12-Aircool · 22 Aug 2007, 16:55 (Ref:1994608)

It's a bit early for a thread but here it is anyway...

I was wondering if anybody knows if this race will be run partly in darkness? The last event at Silverstone 2 years ago went from 4pm - 10pm and apart from the rain it was a really good race.

Since there's still no timetable up on the offical LMS site, has anybody heard any rumours? Given that it's going to be a whole month later than the race 2 years ago (13th August 2005), they don't even have to run 4pm - 10pm. Even 3pm - 9pm would provide a least 1 hour's of reduced light to race in.

I really hope it's not 12:30pm to 6:30pm like all the others have been so far.

Marcel ten Caat · 22 Aug 2007, 17:04 (Ref:1994613)

Race will start at noon, end at 6pm local time.

TheNewBob · 22 Aug 2007, 18:55 (Ref:1994680)

I thought it had been long established that the ACO weren't allowing the LMS races to run into the dark anymore?

I guess it's far too early to talk of entry lists - any likely absenses or additions?

brielga · 22 Aug 2007, 18:58 (Ref:1994681)

Don't count on Racing for Holland...

dxk1 · 22 Aug 2007, 22:43 (Ref:1994791)

Will both Gavin and Beretta be driving for Luc Alphand or just Gavin? If so, who will LAA drop from the C6.R lineup to accommodate the addition(s)?

DK

HORNDAWG · 22 Aug 2007, 23:07 (Ref:1994801)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxk1

Will both Gavin and Beretta be driving for Luc Alphand or just Gavin? If so, who will LAA drop from the C6.R lineup to accommodate the addition(s)?

DK

This is the original release and I have heard nothing to indicate anything different.
link last paragraph

L.P.

dxk1 · 23 Aug 2007, 02:10 (Ref:1994843)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

This is the original release and I have heard nothing to indicate anything different.
link last paragraph

L.P.

Thanks for the info.

DK

Flat12-Aircool · 24 Aug 2007, 02:31 (Ref:1995559)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stranger

Race will start at noon, end at 6pm local time.

Bah!

Shame, a missed opportunity once again by ACO.

**Bentley03** · 24 Aug 2007, 06:33 (Ref:1995595)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flat12-Aircool

Bah!

Shame, a missed opportunity once again by ACO.

I'm going to disagree. Whilst I'm a BIG fan of the racing at night at Le Mans, I find it to be utterly pointless in the shorter 'Series' races. I like/prefer to be able to see both the start and the finish of a race. Whilst I can understand that a 'token' hour or so in dusk/darkness conditions may be interesting for anyone who hasn't experienced Le Mans at night, for me, it just serves to spoil the end of the race.

Le Vieux · 24 Aug 2007, 07:22 (Ref:1995612)

[quote=TheNewBob]I thought it had been long established that the ACO weren't allowing the LMS races to run into the dark anymore?

Why?

TheNewBob · 24 Aug 2007, 12:25 (Ref:1995787)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Vieux

Why?

No idea, they just came out with it at the start of 2006. Maybe it had something to do with the late arranging of the Friday night time practice session at Silverstone before. It was discussed here at the time, but I forget the reasons.

Purist · 24 Aug 2007, 12:30 (Ref:1995791)

What I quite like isn't actually total darkness, but dusk. Watching the cars into twilight in person at Road America was priceless. It's that time of day when you can still see and identify the cars, but the headlights have very much taken effect.

Speed-King · 24 Aug 2007, 16:58 (Ref:1995913)

I think Sunday night races are not very helpfull for the spectators, who still may have to travel several hours back home and have to work on the next day...
So nightraces only on Saturdays, I think.

dazbaz_99 · 24 Aug 2007, 17:27 (Ref:1995932)

Race day must be Sunday! Theres 3hrs of Practise and a 40min Quali session to fit in before the race

KSR88 · 25 Aug 2007, 14:21 (Ref:1996307)

I will be in the UK and plan to go to the race---any local knowledge would be appreciated. Thanks

Robin_D · 25 Aug 2007, 15:59 (Ref:1996334)

Make sure you go and see as much of the circuit as you can! Also if you have a look at the Silverstone website, there is a possibility you could get your ticket cheaper.

dj4monie · 26 Aug 2007, 01:07 (Ref:1996577)

Just heard on the Grand Am broadcast from earlier today, Barbosa will not be back with Martin Short next season. He will drive full-time for Brumos has Hurley Haywood steps into the management role next season.

flipping between that and the cup race, just thought I would pass that along.

The Badger · 26 Aug 2007, 15:24 (Ref:1996873)

Thats a big shame to loose him totally to grand-am ..... he is brilliant to watch .

The Badger · 26 Aug 2007, 17:28 (Ref:1996926)

the paddock.net are reporting that Jarek Janis will not be driving due to his accident at Spa ..... thats a shame .....

jaysalv · 27 Aug 2007, 17:25 (Ref:1997742)

the lmes official site shows tomas enge in the charouz lola is this true? i can understand why as antonin charouz manages enge i thought there strongest driver was stephan mucke though.

The Badger · 27 Aug 2007, 17:52 (Ref:1997770)

Ive seen his name mentioned with that drive berore , but it hasnt happened so far ..... hope its true though !!!

jaysalv · 27 Aug 2007, 18:22 (Ref:1997814)

i agree stephan mucke/ tomas enge and jan charouz is a good line up already quick car

SALEEN S7R · 28 Aug 2007, 02:48 (Ref:1998065)

If it is true then it is great news both for Charouz and Enge. Enge is a extremely quick driver as we all know and as good as anyone out there given the right machinery. A real top line professional. IMO.

jaysalv · 28 Aug 2007, 08:38 (Ref:1998207)

i agree enge is a brilliant driver looks like silverstone is hotting up to be a great race . it seems that they are advertising the race a lot more to try and attract bigger crowds this time . the last lmes race there was a total washout and i went home cold wet and muddy fingers crossed for better weather this time.

brielga · 28 Aug 2007, 09:32 (Ref:1998246)

I think the entry list is just the season list which is outdated and incorrect (e.g. Iradj Alexander-David is listed both at Swiss Spirit and Speedy Spyker..) I'll give it some credibility when the Silverstone-only entries start showing up.(although Enge on that car would be a cracker!!!!)

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