Team WFR (for Silverstone LMS/General)

sml202 · 27 Aug 2009, 11:13 (Ref:2529158)

Mariantic and DSC are reporting the return of sorts for Embassy racing at the Silverstone LMS race

isynge · 27 Aug 2009, 11:22 (Ref:2529166)

Don't think you need the question mark - it looks fairly solid!

Pleased about this - a good outfit who had terrible luck in 2008 and great to see them back. With the problems the turbo cars have had this year, their aspirations of maybe making the LMP2 podium at Silverstone might not be completely unrealistic.

KA · 27 Aug 2009, 12:30 (Ref:2529217)

Very pleased to see them back on track- hope they're rewarded by a decent result at Silverstone

rdjones · 27 Aug 2009, 13:17 (Ref:2529248)

This really good news its great to see them back, I was quite shocked when Embassy closed there doors last year. So this news has made my day.

MJ_N_09 · 27 Aug 2009, 13:22 (Ref:2529254)

What did embassy run last year?

JHamilton · 27 Aug 2009, 13:30 (Ref:2529261)

Embassy WF-01/Zytek... neat looking car.

KA · 27 Aug 2009, 13:49 (Ref:2529277)

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...sy_46_Side.jpg

Obviously the WFR entry is a bit more low-key than the Embassy project was last year, but given the presence of Warren Hughes and Darren Manning joining Jody Firth on the driving strength, it certainly looks as if they mean business

isynge · 27 Aug 2009, 14:04 (Ref:2529284)

I suspect the difficulties of last year have gone some way to reinforce the notion that a tight focus on getting the car running properly and getting results is at the heart of running a successful team.

Can't help feeling that the approach they're taking this time has got the solid achievable aims that could really see them reap rewards in 2010 and beyond.

Cuttlefish · 27 Aug 2009, 14:26 (Ref:2529299)

I forgot how nice looking the Embassy car was! I hope the team has more success this year than in the past. They really deserve it with all the work they put in.

dj choc ice · 27 Aug 2009, 14:43 (Ref:2529303)

does this mean we get to see the Embassy WF01's racing again? if so epic, i loved the deafening scream of its Zytek V8 and the looks as well, now i really cant wait for Silverstone

HORNDAWG · 27 Aug 2009, 14:54 (Ref:2529311)

It is wonderful news to have Jonathan and the team back at it! Wish them all the best, as always.

And yes, they were/are testing in a very familiar, to them, chassis/engine combo.

L.P.

HORNDAWG · 27 Aug 2009, 15:14 (Ref:2529324)

Hmm, it is to 09 spec. As a, what the heck. Is Le Mans in 2010 on their wish list? There was mention by Scott A. of "potentially additional high-profile teams and manufacturers from Europe". Is the ex-Embassy Racing a high-profile team because of its return? How many P-2s at Petit will be in 09 spec and qualify for the auto-invite to Le Mans?

Seems quite the long shot, though.

L.P.

Dani Filth · 27 Aug 2009, 15:27 (Ref:2529330)

I remember talks about possible new engine to be used .. many thinking Acura .. would be nice to see another engine+chassis combination

ger80 · 27 Aug 2009, 17:28 (Ref:2529391)

You are all missing the most important question:
Will the girls be back too?

Mike_Wooshy · 27 Aug 2009, 18:14 (Ref:2529415)

Embassy- Acura sounds hella sweet !!

**Bentley03** · 28 Aug 2009, 00:58 (Ref:2529640)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Hmm, it is to 09 spec.

Certainly is.........

old man · 28 Aug 2009, 11:21 (Ref:2529834)

The on line auction of Embassy assets in the liquidation sale was fascinating and it is now clear who paid about 5% of the build cost for those two cars, all the spares, moulds, jigs, wheels etc. Interesting stuff

**Bentley03** · 28 Aug 2009, 11:30 (Ref:2529841)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ger80

You are all missing the most important question:
Will the girls be back too?

I suspect you're going to be disappointed.........the team are taking a 'no frills' approach this time around with resources focused entirely on racing. In truth, I haven't asked Jonathan about 'the girls', but, I can make an educated guess at what his answer would be.

The immediate aim is to transform the car from what it was in 2008 into a strong, reliable, competitive package for 2010. As explained in Malcolm's comprehensive article on DSC, the work being undertaken over these 5 days of testing at Snetterton is the work that would have been carried out over last Winter, a schedule designed to address the weaknesses in the package which thwarted their attack on the 2008 championship.

And, whilst the immediate focus has been to address 2008 issues and to get a baseline set-up with the 2009 aero, there is an ongoing assessment of each and every area of the package. I would anticipate further developments post Silverstone and over the Winter months prior to the team's 2010 campaign.

**Bentley03** · 28 Aug 2009, 11:35 (Ref:2529844)

Quote:

Originally Posted by old man

The on line auction of Embassy assets in the liquidation sale was fascinating and it is now clear who paid about 5% of the build cost for those two cars, all the spares, moulds, jigs, wheels etc. Interesting stuff

Keep a close eye on Daily Sportscar over the next few days, I believe there's a very interesting tale which will be told............

The Badger · 28 Aug 2009, 11:41 (Ref:2529849)

This is great news indeed . Im delighted to see them rise from the flames ..... too bad there is another team called Pheonix !!!

I wonder what engine they will have ? Possibily the zytek again , a Judd or perhaps an Acura . Hope they dont go the Mazda route but , Dyson seems to have them working over there .

Brilliant drivers again ..... all my very best to them .

So James ..... how long have you known about this little gem then ?

**Bentley03** · 28 Aug 2009, 12:57 (Ref:2529888)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

I wonder what engine they will have ? Possibily the zytek again , a Judd or perhaps an Acura . Hope they dont go the Mazda route but , Dyson seems to have them working over there .

Brilliant drivers again ..... all my very best to them .

So James ..... how long have you known about this little gem then ?

The car is still Zytek (snap, crackle and pop) powered, and that's the unit that will be in the car at Silverstone.

Yep, top notch drivers again, and Jody really excelled in testing considering it's his first experience of a prototype (certainly the man sporting the widest grin at Snett

).

How long have I known? Couldn't possibly say.........

sml202 · 28 Aug 2009, 14:02 (Ref:2529927)

Do you have any more photos from the test session?

dj choc ice · 28 Aug 2009, 18:10 (Ref:2530054)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

The car is still Zytek (snap, crackle and pop) powered, and that's the unit that will be in the car at Silverstone.

ive missed the noise the Embassy makes, it sounds so savage compared to the other Zytek's and Zytek engined car's, plus it was mega loud, wonder if spinal tap are in the engine bay instead of a Zytek V8, the volume is well and truly turned up to 11

Jonerz · 28 Aug 2009, 18:33 (Ref:2530068)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj choc ice

ive missed the noise the Embassy makes, it sounds so savage compared to the other Zytek's and Zytek engined car's, plus it was mega loud, wonder if spinal tap are in the engine bay instead of a Zytek V8, the volume is well and truly turned up to 11

Well, that is easy to find out. When it drives past do you hear "Weee're back from the deeeaaadddd!"?

Chris

Gingers4Justice · 28 Aug 2009, 21:18 (Ref:2530129)

Warren Hughes is in...hurrah! The return of the only true Ginger head in prototypes!

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