New Ascari KZ1R for British GT - pics

Tim Dunlop · 1 Dec 2006, 22:05 (Ref:1779869)

Hi there,

I attended the general test at Donington Park last Thursday (23/11/06) and was lucky enough to see the new Jones brothers Ascari KZ1R undergoing some of its first tests in readiness for the 2007 British GT championship.

Here is one of my pics: -

The Essen Motorshow has started today in Germany and this same car is being exhibited, here is a picture from the show.

Regards

Tim

JAG · 1 Dec 2006, 22:26 (Ref:1779877)

I was sceptical about GT3 being the top class in British GT, but after seeing the Ascari hassle the Panoz and 430 at Silverstone, I'm all for it, especially if we see Astons, Jaguars and Vipers.

Tim Dunlop · 1 Dec 2006, 23:06 (Ref:1779889)

Hi there,

Well we will definately see the Viper in British GT next year.

This one is being run by RPM in 2007 and was also testing at Donington.

Regards

Tim

TheNewBob · 2 Dec 2006, 08:31 (Ref:1780000)

I'd like to see a Maserati and Corvette in the GT3 bunch too. But even if it is an all-GT3 affair, BGT could see some tremendous racing in '07! I do like that Ascari... I wonder, are there any vids of it online? Never really heard it on it's own.

Graham Goodwin · 2 Dec 2006, 08:45 (Ref:1780012)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNewBob

I'd like to see a Maserati and Corvette in the GT3 bunch too. But even if it is an all-GT3 affair, BGT could see some tremendous racing in '07! I do like that Ascari... I wonder, are there any vids of it online? Never really heard it on it's own.

Take a look at http://www.gigawave.co.uk/ and then select on board video system - There's plenty there to see you through a leisurely weekend breakfast - a nice in-house TV feature from DAmax's first test with the car - I'm even in it!!!

Hammerdown · 2 Dec 2006, 09:57 (Ref:1780135)

Thanks for the video link. Very nice looking cars. Sound a bit quiet though. Do they run road-legal exhausts or did they turn the sound down on the video? Would love to see (and hear!) a GT2 version in the LMS.

davemk7 · 2 Dec 2006, 10:09 (Ref:1780138)

looks really nice, british gt is shaping up to be really good nesxt year.

archibold · 3 Dec 2006, 12:35 (Ref:1780917)

Definitely looking good for GT3, to my knowledge there could/should be the following:

Aston - Barwell x 3?
Mosler - Rollcentre x 3?
Viper - Rpm x 2 + 3 other solo entries I know of for definite = 5
Ascari - Damax x 2
Porsche 997 - Rpm x 2 + Surely some others from Carrera Cup ?!
Lotus - Cadena ? x ?
Ferrari 430 - Guys that had a 360 this year Wilcox? x1

Not heard of any Gallardos (why not could be competitive?), Corvettes (Complex aluminium chassis holding people back?) or Maseratis (not competitive in GT3) but there may be people with plans. I'm sure GG and others know more and will reveal in time...

Certainly a nice thread to while away a Sunday with....

Archibold

renkadima · 3 Dec 2006, 13:39 (Ref:1780940)

Quote:

Originally Posted by archibold

Definitely looking good for GT3, to my knowledge there could/should be the following:

Aston - Barwell x 3?
Mosler - Rollcentre x 3?
Viper - Rpm x 2 + 3 other solo entries I know of for definite = 5
Ascari - Damax x 2
Porsche 997 - Rpm x 2 + Surely some others from Carrera Cup ?!
Lotus - Cadena ? x ?
Ferrari 430 - Guys that had a 360 this year Wilcox? x1

Not heard of any Gallardos (why not could be competitive?), Corvettes (Complex aluminium chassis holding people back?) or Maseratis (not competitive in GT3) but there may be people with plans. I'm sure GG and others know more and will reveal in time...

Certainly a nice thread to while away a Sunday with....

Archibold

Well, apparently the Jones Bros are entering an Ascari too!

Add in three 997s for Trackspeed. Beechdean appear to be buying a GT3 as well. Don't know if it will be an addition to your list or already included. Perhaps Hector Lester will be back in his 430?

We could realistically see 20+ GT3s at many races next year.

gtloony · 5 Dec 2006, 18:15 (Ref:1782715)

You can add a Mosler to that list as well, my co driver has backed out so just sorting a new driver to partner me next year in BGT. Should have the car in a few weeks for testing, I have a short video of the Viper if anyone wants to see it, drop me an email and I shall send it over.

Cheers

Guy Harrington
gwaharrington@mac.com

Graham Goodwin · 5 Dec 2006, 18:18 (Ref:1782719)

It looks as if it might be Damax x 3

gtloony · 5 Dec 2006, 18:20 (Ref:1782721)

It's looking that way, should be good.

SALEEN S7R · 5 Dec 2006, 21:58 (Ref:1782843)

At the start of the year I was very dubious about the whole GT3 idea in general. Now almost 1 year on however and it seems that this may be for the best regarding British GT, with the LMS and FIA GT Championships running strongly at the moment its only natural that a lot of the teams from GB wanted to take their machines onto the International stage.

GT3 next year should be about the same speed as GT2 this year unless im very wide of the mark. At certain tracks like Donnington the GT3 pole time was only 1.7 secs off of the GT2 pole. Added to that the GT3 cars from what ive heard are a lot cheaper to run than GT3.

zac510 · 6 Dec 2006, 04:21 (Ref:1783022)

Looks great, thanks for the photos

old man · 6 Dec 2006, 12:17 (Ref:1783252)

Yea! Looks good for full grids and good racing but again we are going down a class, we've gone from GT ONE Porsches and McLarens through NGT or GT2 Porsches and Ferraris, Vipers, Moslers, Saleen now to GT3. Still I suppose if we get good racing with 8 or 9 makes that can win and a good atmosphere it will be worth it, classes with 4 or 5 cars are not so good really even if the cars are spectacular like the battles between the Porsche and Mclaren back in 98/99

Satorian · 6 Dec 2006, 20:41 (Ref:1783577)

I love the looks of the Ascari. And a BMW V8 and its running gear are nothing to sneer at either when it comes to racing pedigree and reliability.

A GT2 version would also be very nice.

Graham Goodwin · 7 Dec 2006, 06:19 (Ref:1783799)

It can't run in GT2 - Carbon chassis

Satorian · 7 Dec 2006, 22:25 (Ref:1784508)

Ah, OK. Too bad about that. Still a stunning car though. Wish I could afford the road version.

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