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Old 13 Sep 2007, 11:12 (Ref:2011029)   #1
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Hugues de Chaunac annonce..........

The headline banner on Endurance-Info.com and Oreca's own website state that Hugues de Chaunac is set to make an announcement at Silverstone on Friday.

I may be completely wrong (yet again! ), but could this be details of Oreca's much anticipated LMP1 programme. If so, we could also learn the identity of the manufacturer involved.

What with the Embassy Racing announcement and now this, it could be a VERY big news day tomorrow!
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Old 13 Sep 2007, 11:52 (Ref:2011072)   #2
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Sportscar racing on both sides of the Atlantic seems to be moving onto a higher level, good to see.

If it is an LMP1 I'll go for a link up with Nissan (Renault) or Mazda, well I can hope!
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Old 13 Sep 2007, 17:31 (Ref:2011477)   #3
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Is everyone sure this is going to be regarding a proto program? If it is, it will be very vauge and probably just announce the manufacturer. The sporting director did say in an article in DSC that they had news to announce regarding a Saleen program in a few weeks and they would wait for ACO to release the new regs; and it has been at least a few weeks since that article.
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Is everyone sure this is going to be regarding a proto program? If it is, it will be very vauge and probably just announce the manufacturer. The sporting director did say in an article in DSC that they had news to announce regarding a Saleen program in a few weeks and they would wait for ACO to release the new regs; and it has been at least a few weeks since that article.
Yep, you may well be right. I'm not holding my breath on this one, but you never know............
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Old 13 Sep 2007, 18:04 (Ref:2011548)   #5
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Is everyone sure this is going to be regarding a proto program? If it is, it will be very vauge and probably just announce the manufacturer. The sporting director did say in an article in DSC that they had news to announce regarding a Saleen program in a few weeks and they would wait for ACO to release the new regs; and it has been at least a few weeks since that article.
I'm not sure why they'd make an announcement about the Saleen program, at least in such a high profile way, when it's a transitional program until the P1 or other factory program comes on stream.
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Old 13 Sep 2007, 20:25 (Ref:2011834)   #6
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I'm not sure why they'd make an announcement about the Saleen program, at least in such a high profile way, when it's a transitional program until the P1 or other factory program comes on stream.
What if it is both? Oreca/Saleen P-1 coupe for 2010 and a continuation of the current program until then??


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I'm not sure why they'd make an announcement about the Saleen program, at least in such a high profile way, when it's a transitional program until the P1 or other factory program comes on stream.
Why would you say it is such a high-profile way? This is Oreca, an extremely professional organization, so announcing the announcement within a week of it occurring and then proceeding with it are pretty much par for the course. Gotta make sure the press show up...

It certainly could be a P1 announcement, but it also will likely contain some Saleen info, since Dieudonne did imply more info on that would be forthcoming.
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Old 13 Sep 2007, 21:02 (Ref:2011911)   #8
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What if it is both? Oreca/Saleen P-1 coupe for 2010 and a continuation of the current program until then??

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With Steve and Bill Tally no longer at the company I think this is highly unlikely. But we can dream can't we!!!!!!!!!
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Old 13 Sep 2007, 21:09 (Ref:2011920)   #9
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Why would you say it is such a high-profile way? This is Oreca, an extremely professional organization, so announcing the announcement within a week of it occurring and then proceeding with it are pretty much par for the course. Gotta make sure the press show up...

It certainly could be a P1 announcement, but it also will likely contain some Saleen info, since Dieudonne did imply more info on that would be forthcoming.

The Saleen programs 2 years old, they've never made such a song and dance in previous years.

I think we all expect Oreca to run a couple of Saleen's in 2008, so where would the news be?
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Maybe they'll use a modified Saleen as a testbed for a future Coupé...

But somehow I don't think so...
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Oreca has the ability to build prototypes, they just need engines.

I'm thinking Saleens --> customer cars at a nice price.

Oreca doing an LMP1 programme with Nissan (?). Maybe even a Toyota programme?

Also, there was a rumour for an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione GT2 car for 2008, but I wouldn't think that Oreca would step down to GT2.
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Like you all I'm eager to hear/read the Oreca announcement



My secret but unlikely-to-come-true dream: a 3rd Peugeot 908 for ORECA in 2008/9...


But of course if Oreca is about to announce a link with a big constructor for LMP1 program I guess it'd be with either a japanese or american new entrant in the endurance world...
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Old 14 Sep 2007, 09:54 (Ref:2012447)   #13
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1830 for the announcement? That's a bit stupid, everyone will be the pub!
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Old 14 Sep 2007, 10:38 (Ref:2012493)   #14
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My secret but unlikely-to-come-true dream: a 3rd Peugeot 908 for ORECA in 2008/9...


But of course if Oreca is about to announce a link with a big constructor for LMP1 program I guess it'd be with either a japanese or american new entrant in the endurance world...
Or running a Audi. Oreca is running two SEATs in WTCC, so there are already links with VAG. But with Oreca having plans to build an own LMP I don't think Audi or Pug will lease or sell a car to them.
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For even suggesting that you must get a yellow card warning!
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Surely a manufacturer announcement would come from the Manufacturer and not from Oreca?
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A little bit disappointed by Embassy's project, we have to wait for Oreca's plans now, wishing a very good LMP1 surprise...
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Surely a manufacturer announcement would come from the Manufacturer and not from Oreca?
That's a very good point. Sounds like it might be an engine deal or similar with the team branded as Oreca for racing.
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A little bit disappointed by Embassy's project, we have to wait for Oreca's plans now, wishing a very good LMP1 surprise...
I just can't see any LMP1 announcements in the shadow of the pending LMPE regulations. It just makes no sense. I hope I'm wrong. I hope that Oreca (or a partner MFR.) is either brave enough to go P1 without full knowledge of the regs, or that they have some advanced knowledge of the new regs!
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To the best of my knowledge, S7 department of Saleen is up for sale. no new cars are getting built, especially race cars. The workforce at the factory is down to less than a handful after recent layoffs.
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Oreca press conference should have started now


I'm waiting for first news
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Well, The UK is one hour behind. So I think the press conference starts in 30 minutes...
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So it has started since about 15 minutes then...
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