inofficial LMES 2006 calendar released

RobertPrange · 2 Nov 2005, 12:10 (Ref:1450337)

http://www.the-paddock.net/index.php...d=864&Itemid=1

Silverstone lost one of its endurance races , the new pit area in Donnington seems to have the wanted effect

jase · 2 Nov 2005, 12:56 (Ref:1450374)

Hmmm, as the season isn't over yet, think i'll wait before I cry Havoc and let slip the dogs of war

Happy Snapper · 2 Nov 2005, 13:10 (Ref:1450385)

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Originally Posted by jase

Hmmm, as the season isn't over yet, think i'll wait before I cry Havoc and let slip the dogs of war

Yep not too excited as Istanbul will be the first round in 06!!!!

rdjones · 2 Nov 2005, 13:22 (Ref:1450396)

So we are off to Donington instead of Silverstone, great stuff should make for a great race. I have few observations August 26th is a Saturday does this mean it is going to be afternoon/evening race and what is the maximum number of cars that can run on the Donington Park GP track?

panoz.lmp1 · 2 Nov 2005, 13:29 (Ref:1450401)

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Originally Posted by RobertPrange

http://www.the-paddock.net/index.php...d=864&Itemid=1

Silverstone lost one of its endurance races , the new pit area in Donnington seems to have the wanted effect

But be careful. The source (Motorsport aktuell, Norbert Ockenga) often has some mistakes in his "Brand new news"

brielga · 2 Nov 2005, 13:43 (Ref:1450414)

At least Spa seems to be in which is good. Istanbul seems to have suffered from low crowds and poor attendance from the teams. I'm curious about the Italian track...Mugello?

Audi R8R · 2 Nov 2005, 14:02 (Ref:1450433)

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Originally Posted by brielga

At least Spa seems to be in which is good. Istanbul seems to have suffered from low crowds and poor attendance from the teams. I'm curious about the Italian track...Mugello?

How can this be the case when the LMES hasn't even run there yet?

I assume your talking about the F1 and FIA GT figures. But then, I've never thought Turkey was a hardcore motorsporting country personally, so i never really understood why they spent that amount of money on building a circuit in the first place.

Happy Snapper · 2 Nov 2005, 14:40 (Ref:1450460)

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Originally Posted by brielga

At least Spa seems to be in which is good. Istanbul seems to have suffered from low crowds and poor attendance from the teams. I'm curious about the Italian track...Mugello?

? Monza

The Badger · 2 Nov 2005, 15:47 (Ref:1450519)

Im happy that Silverstone didnt get a round ..... sometimes i get the impression that they think they should be first pick for big events . Donington is cool , but i really would have liked to see Brands Hatch get that round .

But im happy . Is there no 5th round this year , or is that undecided yet ?

Enna Pergusa would be nice but i seem to remember the Fia GT series saying that the track was too tight for them , so it would certainly be too tight for LMP ?

jhansen · 2 Nov 2005, 16:14 (Ref:1450548)

They should add another event in early August. As for the Italy round, it's the weekend before Petit Le Mans. Bummer.

We'll just have to see if this is the real schedule or not.

JAG · 2 Nov 2005, 17:10 (Ref:1450617)

29 October Fuji Speedway, is the last round of the Japanease Le Mans Series.

Could be added to the LMES if theirs interest.

Flat12-Aircool · 2 Nov 2005, 20:17 (Ref:1450792)

I hope a few floodlights are included in this £5 million Pit & paddock complex Donington is building!

Erki · 2 Nov 2005, 21:30 (Ref:1450853)

I don't understand why they keep that Nürburgring. I'd much rather prefer to see two GB races, one in Donington, other in Silverstone.

The Badger · 2 Nov 2005, 21:48 (Ref:1450868)

2 in GB ..... why not have them all in GB !

TheNewBob · 3 Nov 2005, 12:58 (Ref:1451284)

Great news if it's official about Donington getting the round - I hope they'll be causing less complaints than was managed at Silverstone! Plus it's only an hour away from me so I'm naturally not complaining! wonder why there's only 4 races tho...?

19dodge · 3 Nov 2005, 13:12 (Ref:1451293)

a 5th date will be added in most likely.

rdjones · 3 Nov 2005, 13:15 (Ref:1451294)

I have spoken to someone who tells me the maximum number of runners on Donington Park GP track is 32, now I am sure if this number can raised for special events such as the LMES.

panoz.lmp1 · 3 Nov 2005, 15:41 (Ref:1451357)

It´s only mathematics

FIA Apendix O - Circuits

ger80 · 3 Nov 2005, 16:23 (Ref:1451379)

would love to see a race number 5 and 6 directly in europe.
but maybe LMES/ACO wants that the team go to japan

TheNewBob · 3 Nov 2005, 19:02 (Ref:1451491)

erm... panoz.lmp1 - for those of us who are mathematically challenged, what would that mean for starting numbers at Donington?

One thing I did like about Silverstone was having 47 cars taking the start...

LC2guy · 3 Nov 2005, 19:26 (Ref:1451513)

IMHO, this isn't really good news atall. No Monza or Silverstone ( whatever happened to "reviving the old classics" concept ). I know Silverstone has its problems / faults, but if you watched the FIASCC rounds or the ELMS round at Donnington, then like me you will know that the track just isn't wide or long enough to make a good race. Don't expect any overtaking, its more a track for a "driver" than a "racer". At least Silverstone allows overtaking. All in my opinion of course.

courageous · 3 Nov 2005, 20:04 (Ref:1451542)

If this is correct, on the weekend 12th-14th May all 3 LM series are racing, also Salt lake ALMS clashes with the LMES 'ring race (and Lakeville ALMS is on the same weekend as Motegi).
Why can't they avoid this happening??

panoz.lmp1 · 3 Nov 2005, 21:44 (Ref:1451621)

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Originally Posted by TheNewBob

erm... panoz.lmp1 - for those of us who are mathematically challenged, what would that mean for starting numbers at Donington?

My idea was that some of you calculates this for me

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Originally Posted by courageous

If this is correct, on the weekend 12th-14th May all 3 LM series are racing, also Salt lake ALMS clashes with the LMES 'ring race (and Lakeville ALMS is on the same weekend as Motegi).
Why can't they avoid this happening??

But on the other hand: how much teams would start at two of this races. How much european teams get the finances for the PLM? Is it really a problem if races in North America, Europe or Japan are on the same day?

Flat12-Aircool · 3 Nov 2005, 22:31 (Ref:1451666)

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Originally Posted by LC2guy

IMHO, this isn't really good news atall. No Monza or Silverstone ( whatever happened to "reviving the old classics" concept ).

Italy venue is yet to be confirmed, it still could turn out to be Monza.

But why you'd be disappointed if it wasn't included considering your comments about the track at Donington, because Monza doesn't allow much overtaking either!

JAG · 3 Nov 2005, 23:10 (Ref:1451694)

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Originally Posted by LC2guy

IMHO, this isn't really good news atall. No Monza or Silverstone ( whatever happened to "reviving the old classics" concept ). I know Silverstone has its problems / faults, but if you watched the FIASCC rounds or the ELMS round at Donnington, then like me you will know that the track just isn't wide or long enough to make a good race. Don't expect any overtaking, its more a track for a "driver" than a "racer". At least Silverstone allows overtaking. All in my opinion of course.

Donington has a great history of sportscar racing since the Group C days, though BPR GT and laterly FIA SCC/FIA GT.

I personaly believe the race fan experience at Doninigton will be transformed with the new pit complex and facilites.

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