ALMS 2010 Discussion - Page 41

JHamilton · 10 Dec 2009, 19:29 (Ref:2597418)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I reckon Bergmeister is the better driver of the two .

That's a bold statement based on?

fieldodreams79 · 10 Dec 2009, 19:43 (Ref:2597428)

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Originally Posted by Jonerz

Some have been insinuating that is why he has been doing stockers. I think he has been doing them to long to be racing stockers as a result of this particular potentiality. I'd like to believe he runs in stockers because he loves to race, not as a backup if sportscars blow up in his face.

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Originally Posted by Flyin Ryan

Regardless, the more he races the better I say. The racing world needs more A.J. Foyts and other great drivers of that era that are unafraid to race everything.

i agree with both. young, single guy who likes to go fast and CAN in different machines.

and right now, with the way things are looking, a backup may not be a bad idea, either.

Tim Northcutt · 10 Dec 2009, 19:53 (Ref:2597436)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

i agree with both. young, single guy who likes to go fast and CAN in different machines.

and right now, with the way things are looking, a backup may not be a bad idea, either.

Some guys are like that...Tony Stewart comes to mind, as does Robby Gordon...they just like to race, and will jump in a dirt car, off-road racer, or open wheel indy car because they want to compete.

Flyin Ryan · 10 Dec 2009, 21:41 (Ref:2597495)

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Originally Posted by Tim Northcutt

Some guys are like that...Tony Stewart comes to mind, as does Robby Gordon...they just like to race, and will jump in a dirt car, off-road racer, or open wheel indy car because they want to compete.

It's the reason Robby's my favorite driver. That and his "do it himself" attitude. Makes the personality a bit prickly, but in a staid sport such as this I consider that a good thing.

Stewart's the same way. Looks like Robby's going down to part-time next year though.

-- 7 SCORE International (off-road) championships (including 2009)
-- 3 Baja 1000 wins
-- 3 Dakar Rally stage wins
-- 4 class wins in the 24 Hours of Daytona
-- 3 class wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring
-- 3 Sprint Cup wins
-- 1 Daytona Twin-125 win
-- 1 Nationwide win
-- 2 CART wins (1995, pre-split for Derrick Walker)

...and 3 miles away from winning the 1999 Indy 500.

WMUCarGuy · 10 Dec 2009, 23:30 (Ref:2597563)

DSC reports Genoa Racing to field an LMPC in 2010 after a successful Atlantics campaign in 2009. That makes 3 teams (with intentions of) fielding the LMPC cars for next season so far.

Fogelhund · 11 Dec 2009, 01:46 (Ref:2597630)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

DSC reports Genoa Racing to field an LMPC in 2010 after a successful Atlantics campaign in 2009. That makes 3 teams (with intentions of) fielding the LMPC cars for next season so far.

Actually, I think that is 4. Gunnar Jeanette is another.

Canada ALMS fan · 11 Dec 2009, 02:16 (Ref:2597641)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Actually, I think that is 4. Gunnar Jeanette is another.

Cool! I missed that, was there an official announcement or is he putting it together still? I knew he tested the FLM car and he had said he'd like to drive one.

19dodge · 11 Dec 2009, 04:01 (Ref:2597687)

There have been only two official announcements thus far (Intersport and Genoa). Comprent's announcement was more or less showing their interest, if the right partners step up..

At this point, I think four LMPCs on the grid (as Atherton's original prediction) is on target.

WMUCarGuy · 11 Dec 2009, 07:38 (Ref:2597756)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Actually, I think that is 4. Gunnar Jeanette is another.

When did he announce anything?

The Badger · 11 Dec 2009, 09:43 (Ref:2597800)

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Originally Posted by Jonerz

What makes you think that? They're both bloody quick

Bergmeister is certainly the more experiance , but probably personal preferance on my side .

The Badger · 11 Dec 2009, 09:44 (Ref:2597802)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

That's a bold statement based on?

Personal preferance and more experiance .

NightStalk3r · 11 Dec 2009, 11:22 (Ref:2597836)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Personal preferance and more experiance .

I agree, Long is quick, but he is no Bergmeister or Westbrook for that matter.

Fogelhund · 11 Dec 2009, 13:46 (Ref:2597898)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

When did he announce anything?

Afterall, no teams/manufacturers can plan on doing anything, without a prior official announcement right?

Tim Northcutt · 11 Dec 2009, 14:47 (Ref:2597926)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

DSC reports Genoa Racing to field an LMPC in 2010 after a successful Atlantics campaign in 2009. That makes 3 teams (with intentions of) fielding the LMPC cars for next season so far.

Genoa Racing has had success in virtually every form of racing they have entered, including Indy Lights.

The key man in their operation is Thomas Knapp, Team Manger & Engineer, who worked for Team Menard in the IRL in 1999 when they won the championship.

They have been based in Indy for a while now...well respected in OW circles...

Let's just hope that Jonathan Summerton is one of the LMPC pilots...the guy has a lead foot and is very quick and talented.

**joeb** · 11 Dec 2009, 18:16 (Ref:2598052)

Dyson will be testing next week at Sebring with the Biobutanol fuel. They also mention upgrades "will be coming" from Lola, but doesn't say they will be there for next weeks test. If anybody is in the Sebring area and can get a view of the track, let us know if 1 car or 2 cars are testing.

Dauer 962 · 11 Dec 2009, 18:44 (Ref:2598064)

Bergmeister again with Long @ Flying Lizard in 2010:

http://translate.google.de/translate...n&hl=&ie=UTF-8

JHamilton · 11 Dec 2009, 18:53 (Ref:2598071)

Both of the above articles are bits of good news. If the biobutane article is true, it seems to me that at least one car will be BP sponsored. Hopefully the rumors of a reduction in sponsorship are just that.

The Badger · 11 Dec 2009, 19:05 (Ref:2598078)

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Originally Posted by Dauer 962

Bergmeister again with Long @ Flying Lizard in 2010:

http://translate.google.de/translate...n&hl=&ie=UTF-8

Nice one ..... thatll put the wind up dem Fiat goofs !!!

WMUCarGuy · 11 Dec 2009, 20:45 (Ref:2598125)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Nice one ..... thatll put the wind up dem Fiat goofs !!!

Corvette scares me a lot more than Ferrari going into next year. How amazing would it be if we got 2 cars full of Porsche factory drivers for the Lizards. Pat/Jorg in one car and Henzler/Maassen in another? I'd think they'd need to do that if they wanted any chance of beating Corvette for the team title next year.

HORNDAWG · 11 Dec 2009, 21:11 (Ref:2598141)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

Corvette scares me a lot more than Ferrari going into next year. How amazing would it be if we got 2 cars full of Porsche factory drivers for the Lizards. Pat/Jorg in one car and Henzler/Maassen in another? I'd think they'd need to do that if they wanted any chance of beating Corvette for the team title next year.

That is not the driver line up, Nieman/Law will be in the second car!

L.P.

WMUCarGuy · 11 Dec 2009, 21:18 (Ref:2598148)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

That is not the driver line up, Nieman/Law will be in the second car!

L.P.

I knew there wouldn't be factory shoes in the 2nd car, but I wish there were. Seems to me Flying Lizard is more or less conceding the teams title already and just hoping for the driver title with Pat and Jorg.

WMUCarGuy · 11 Dec 2009, 21:24 (Ref:2598154)

Here's a slightly updated list:

LMP
1 - Patron Highcroft Racing - Brabham/TBA/Franchitti
6 - Cytosport Porsche RS Spyder - Pickett/Graf
12 - Autocon Motorsports Lola B06/10 AER/Judd - Lewis/Willman/Burgess
16 - Dyson Racing Lola B09/86 Mazda - Dyson/Smith
37 - Intersport Racing Lola B06/10 AER - Field/Field
48 - Corsa Motorsports Zytek Hybrid - Johansson/Mowlem
88 - Drayson Racing Lola B09/60 Judd - Drayson/Cocker

LMPC
XX - Intersport Racing - Pagerey/TBA
XX - Comprent Motorsports - TBA/TBA
XX - Genoa Racing - TBA/TBA

GT
3 - Corvette Racing Corvette C6.R - Magnussen/O'Connell/Garcia
4 - Corvette Racing Corvette C6.R - Beretta/Gavin/Fassler
17 - Team Falken Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR - Sellers/Porsche Factory Driver
40 - Robertson Racing Ford GT MK8 - Robertson/Robertson/Murray
44 - Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsches GT3 RSR - Nieman/Law
45 - Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 RSR - Bergmeister/Long
90 - Rahal Letterman Racing BMW M3 GT2 - Auberlen/Hand
92 - Rahal Letterman Racing BMW M3 GT2 - Milner/Mueller
XX - Extreme Speed Racing Ferrari 430 GT - Sharp/Kaffer
XX - Extreme Speed Racing Ferrari 430 GT - Brown/van Overbeek

GTC
XX - Black Swan Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
XX - Black Swan Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

Maybes
7 - Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 HDI FAP (Sebring/Petit)
8 - Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 HDI FAP (Sebring/Petit)
18 - Vici Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
33 - Rocketsports Racing Jaguar XKR
62 - Risi Competizione Ferrari 430 GT (At the Enduros)
XX - Oreca 01 AIM (Sebring/Petit)
XX - Creation Autosportif Creation CA07
XX - Eco Racing Radical Nissan (Probably a full season announced, followed by 1 embarrassing race entry)
XX - Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R15 TDI (Petit)
XX - Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R15 TDI (Petit)
XX - Other Intercontinental Cup Entrants???

WMUCarGuy · 11 Dec 2009, 21:25 (Ref:2598155)

Hadn't there been talk of one of this years GTC teams moving up to GT(2) for 2010? Has anyone heard anything else on that front?

pablocomics · 11 Dec 2009, 21:54 (Ref:2598168)

Gunnar racing was listed on the "LMPC maybes" on mariantic

Graham Goodwin · 11 Dec 2009, 22:36 (Ref:2598193)

Definitely not a maybe

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