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29 Dec 2006, 19:44 (Ref:1801417) | #1 | ||
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The 2007 GT2 battle
The new season could well be an interesting one for this class. There hasn't been much talk about it, there's been plenty of LMP stories to muse upon, but do we know how GT2 is shaping up in Europe and America?
Porsche versus Ferrari should be great. The F430 mopped up in FIA GT in '06 and has been very strong elsewhere. How will it compare to the new 997, though? Also what about some of the smaller manufacturers, Panoz, Spyker etc. - will they step up their game enough to be a permanent pain in the arse to the Porsches and Ferraris? |
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the cars 430 and 997 should be equally strong . so i think it will depend on teams/drivers
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yep, 997 vs. 430 here in ALMS but the # of each is not concrete yet.
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29 Dec 2006, 21:26 (Ref:1801476) | #4 | |
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Here is an article about all of the 997s that will race in ALMS.
http://www.americanlemans.com/News/Article.aspx?ID=2758 Looks like there will be 5 997s next year. |
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Yep, 997's finally starting to arrive Stateside!
http://www.americanlemans.com/News/Article.aspx?ID=2758 L.P. Dang missed it by that much ! Last edited by HORNDAWG; 29 Dec 2006 at 21:34. |
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29 Dec 2006, 21:49 (Ref:1801494) | #7 | ||
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On the Ferrari side Peterson Whitle Lightning will have one for every race and Risi should have at least one at every race. |
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997 vs 430 vs Panoz vs ?? = Great racing.
The Fans will be the big winners here. |
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You don't think R.Ferri Competizione will be back ( Risi's #2 car)? L.P. |
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29 Dec 2006, 22:43 (Ref:1801524) | #10 | ||
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Risi is said to have two cars for the full season. R. Ferri (Ferrari of Ontario) may be part time, or full time, and would be in addition to the two Risi cars. (plus PWL as well).
There are in fact a total of six 430 GT's in North America. Two are owned by collectors, and may, or may not be raced, full or part time. The two possible others have not been announced as of yet, so we don't know the details... IF they even happen. Those who you would expect to know about this type of thing, suggest one is a definate, the other a maybe. We shall see. |
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29 Dec 2006, 22:54 (Ref:1801529) | #11 | |
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I just hope that Risi will run both cars at every race with the same drivers so we can have proper GT2 driver's and constructor's championships to contest (to the final race?)
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29 Dec 2006, 23:12 (Ref:1801533) | #12 | ||
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NEW PORSCHES ARRIVING FOR GT2 TEAMS
Flying Lizard and Tafel Racing will field two Porsche 911 GT3 RSR ( 997) each Rahal Letterman Racing has confirmed one Porsche 997 and possible a second coming. |
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30 Dec 2006, 02:37 (Ref:1801599) | #13 | |
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I have high expectations for Spyker. They've been constantly improving and with their F1 buy-in they acquired lots of tech, equipment and talent that is supposed to reach down into their GT2 effort.
I think they'll catch a few more podiums and win their class on some occasions. |
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I had in mind there were talks about a possible GT2-Corvette-Project. Is there still some substance behind this?
Apart from that I think the Porsche-Ferrari battle will be the main-story of GT2 in 2007, spiced up by Panoz & hopefully Spyker as well. |
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It looks like it is a firm maybe! From Lou's posts on another forum LG Motorsports for part of the season and I am not sure who the customer car is for. So I do not have a firm answer, but I am hopeful of a Corvette in GT-2 this year!
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30 Dec 2006, 07:59 (Ref:1801648) | #16 | ||
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Wasn't that the rumoured Z06 GT2 project? Be interesting to see 'Vette vs Ferrari vs Porsche in GT2 if it happens.
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Now things have changed. Chevy did say to LG that they would help with technology ( not funding) and FIA hologation of the Corvette for GT2. Will Calloway convert their GT3 to GT2 Cars?? who knows, but potential sponsors would like this idea. Severl of us have been talking to Mr Wallace ( Chief Corvette Boss) about Chevy building a GT2 race ready car. The response was that would never happen. However, Chevy is looking at building rollers, to send to after market builds to turn into race cars. |
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30 Dec 2006, 13:28 (Ref:1801755) | #18 | ||
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Lou Gigliotti had suggested this GT2 car he was building for a "customer" wouldn't be ready until July. (which probably translates to later in the year)
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no more issues with a 7 liter engine in GT2 ??
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The rules regarding engine displacement size is the same in GT2 as it is in GT1. The only differnce is that the restrictors are larger on GT1 cars and are therefore able to make more power. GT3 also has the same engine displacement regulations I beleive. So no, there shoudnt be any problem with having a 7.0ltr in GT2, providing its n/a. As far as Im aware anyway.
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No issues, as it could be as large as 8.0l by rule. L.P. |
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Actually, there is nothing new about an ACO GT(2) homologated Corvette. One was homologated and raced in the ALMS in 2001.
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30 Dec 2006, 23:31 (Ref:1801997) | #24 | |
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Murphy just published his Christmas column this morning, and summarized ALMS GT2 thus:
There are four Ferraris for the fans, and six Porsches probable. Panoz prospects are positive for a pair, and a part-time Panoz program is practicing. The Southern Swede is still a Spyker shopper. http://murphythebear.com/blog/ |
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