SRO Revival Series - Page 6

MikeH · 25 Apr 2007, 15:48 (Ref:1900216)

Here's a 550 from the French GT Championship in 1999 -

KA · 25 Apr 2007, 17:56 (Ref:1900327)

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeteeone

I think the Ferrari might be the N-GT spec 550 that first raced in the French GTs in 1999 - in that case it just sneaks in.

The first of the bigger 550s didn't arrive until 2000.

Still no idea about the 360 - there was no N-GT class in FIA GTs until 2000. The first 360s that raced in FIA GTs were little more than 360 Challenge cars - they didn't even have rear wings until part way through their first season.

I suspect that's exactly what it will be- one of JMB's original N-GT class 360s from 2000.
http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-04-16-070.jpg

The driver is listed as Peter Kutemann- wasn't he one of the original drivers for those cars?

minimangler · 25 Apr 2007, 19:06 (Ref:1900371)

how many classes are we looking at?
an effective GT1, GT2, GT3?

Bramzel · 25 Apr 2007, 19:15 (Ref:1900380)

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA

I suspect that's exactly what it will be- one of JMB's original N-GT class 360s from 2000.
http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-04-16-070.jpg

The driver is listed as Peter Kutemann- wasn't he one of the original drivers for those cars?

In that case, why isn't it listed under GT3? Or it had to be the late-season spec with the rearwing:

http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-07-23-071.jpg

geeteeone · 30 Apr 2007, 13:05 (Ref:1903387)

The entry list has now been updated - it seems we've lost the Ratel-driven F40 and the Blue Coral 911 GT1

Marcel ten Caat · 30 Apr 2007, 13:54 (Ref:1903436)

And the Kutemann JMB Ferrari 360

minimangler · 30 Apr 2007, 15:40 (Ref:1903500)

Mallucelli and Collard for BMS!

geeteeone · 4 May 2007, 11:41 (Ref:1906482)

In the 1st practice session the 911 GT1 of Collard and Malucelli was a massive 15 seconds faster than the next car!

Neither McLaren ran a timed lap in the session. Most of the other cars haven't yet set anything like competitive times.

geeteeone · 4 May 2007, 16:10 (Ref:1906695)

Some images from the GT90s practice are available on Endurance Info:

http://www.endurance-info.com/articl...d=3555&thold=0

minimangler · 4 May 2007, 17:33 (Ref:1906737)

EMKA are going home

they have no tyres, apparently Michelins fault.
Pirrelli stickers, dunlops on the car- Michelins fault.
or so my source (blame tim the grey) says.
he also says that the gt1 porsche ended the day towed behind a land rover.
lets hope for better on saturday!

Truckosaurus · 4 May 2007, 17:44 (Ref:1906742)

For a first outing for cars that have been garaged for nearly a decade, there's going to be a high attrition rate. Hopefully there'll be something on track for us to see tomorrow.

**chunterer** · 4 May 2007, 18:28 (Ref:1906757)

Here here, although i'll have to see what's still in one piece on Sunday when I get there!

Lovely pics, thanks for link geeteeone.

911GT1 looks laverly.

Huge shame about the EMKA car though, those things are one of my all time favourites and was looking forward to comparing the sound of the McLaren to the Murcialago in the main even - 2 of the best sounding cars ever.

The359 · 4 May 2007, 18:35 (Ref:1906761)

Shame about the EMKA McLaren. Hopefully this series can expand and we can see some more classic machinery.

brands · 4 May 2007, 20:58 (Ref:1906830)

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeteeone

Provisional entry list is out:

GT1
Laurence Stroll - McLaren F1 GTR
Paul Knapfield - McLaren F1 GTR
Jacopo Sebastiana - Ferrari F40LM
Stephane Ratel - Ferraro F40LM
John Greasley/Nigel Barrett - Porsche 911 GT1
Ian Stinton - Harrier GT1-98
David Krayem - Stealth B6
Fabien Giroix - Lotus GT1
Terry Pudwell - Stealth B6
Beppe Lucchini - Porsche 911 GT1

GT2
Peter Kutemann - Ferrari 360
Peter Fairburn - Porsche 911 GT2
Florent Moulin/Philippe Chevallard - Ferrari 550 GT
TBA - Porsche 911 GT2
Pierre Etienne Bordet - Marcos LM600

GT3
Miles Hulford - Prosport 3000
Duncan McKay - Ferrari F355 Challenge
Christophe Lemee - Porsche 944 Turbo Cup
Andy Holden/Darren Downling - TVR Tuscan Challenge
Steve Glynn - TVR Tuscan Challenge
Mike Furness - Ferrari F355 Challenge
Michel Faraut/Frank Mechali - Venturi 400 Trophy
Michel Krine - Venturi 400 Trophy
Niki Nayar - Venturi 400 Trophy
Miguel Iacovacci - Venturi 400 Trophy

So many cars have dropped out, just hope there's enough for a race come Sunday

Tim Dunlop · 4 May 2007, 21:46 (Ref:1906845)

Hi there,

Enjoyed the free practice sessions for the GT90 series today.

Managed to get loads of pictures which I am working through, heres a couple to be going on with.

The Mclaren only managed less than half a lap during the first session. It came out of the entrance by the Brooklands suites rounded Luffield corner and dived back into the pits.

I think I must have been stood in the right place at exactly the right time.

More to follow.

Regards

Tim

zac510 · 4 May 2007, 21:52 (Ref:1906848)

That's enough to whet my appetite for tomorrow.. Thanks!

russ250575 · 5 May 2007, 13:27 (Ref:1907116)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Dunlop

I think I must have been stood in the right place at exactly the right time.

I'd say that is half way to great photography...the next 25% is having the camera on hand then the next 25% (the hard bit) is what you skillfully display in your photos..yet again im very impressed with your pics. long may you keep them coming

courageous · 5 May 2007, 17:00 (Ref:1907204)

The Lotus (which was hardly a top flight car in its day) was the only pukka GT1 car to qualify - joined by a couple of Stealths & F40s.

Lap times fitting between the tail of GT2 & front of GT3.

Bit of a way to go for these cars - maybe they should have done an open test.

geeteeone · 5 May 2007, 17:46 (Ref:1907221)

Unfortunately the race was a bit of a disaster... the BMS Porsche blew an engine yesterday so did not start. The McLaren had mechanical issues that meant it had to be withdrawn. The Marcos also suffered from problems in practice, so that was withdrawn as well.

During the race, the cars that did take the start were dropping like flies... for cars built to do 24 hours, they were struggling to do 24 minutes. Good battle between Peter Cook's 911 GT2 and one of the Stealths though.

True to form, the Lotus GT1 driven by Giroix retired mid-race, it looked like one of the radiators suddenly dispensed with its contents as it passed the pits. I would imagine the car is doubtful for tomorrows race.

minimangler · 5 May 2007, 19:31 (Ref:1907261)

I was thoroughly underwhelmed.
I'm a big gt2 993 fan, but that isn't enough- as the commentator said, where would we be without the Venturis?
Special mention for the guy with the TVR challenge who hung on to the big guys for a while!

MikeH · 5 May 2007, 19:35 (Ref:1907265)

The McLaren's problem was apparently something to do with the driver's door not staying shut (and occasionally flying off)?

Huge dissappointment in the end really - no 911 GT1s, no McLarens, no Marcos, the Lotus only lasted a handful of laps, the F40 and the Harrier both broke down. Ten cars running at the end, a handful of which spent a long while in the pits, the only cars which really went half the distance were the GT2 Porkers and the GT3 challenge cars.

I appreciate the chance to see some of this machinery again, it's just a shame that so few showed up and a lot of those who did struggled so much - this is a great idea but it has a long way to go... hope they do it again next year though - with some proper preperation there could be a really fantastic grid in this series!

minimangler · 5 May 2007, 19:44 (Ref:1907274)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeH

The McLaren's problem was apparently something to do with the driver's door not staying shut (and occasionally flying off)?

Huge dissappointment in the end really - no 911 GT1s, no McLarens, no Marcos, the Lotus only lasted a handful of laps, the F40 and the Harrier both broke down. Ten cars running at the end, a handful of which spent a long while in the pits, the only cars which really went half the distance were the GT2 Porkers and the GT3 challenge cars.

I appreciate the chance to see some of this machinery again, it's just a shame that so few showed up and a lot of those who did struggled so much - this is a great idea but it has a long way to go... hope they do it again next year though - with some proper preperation there could be a really fantastic grid in this series!

i couldn't agree more- theres loads of this stuff about.
not so long ( i think) since i saw a 991 gt1 evo for sale, and there've been marcoses.

zac510 · 5 May 2007, 21:27 (Ref:1907330)

It was a huge disappointment, but we should have expected some teething problems.

geeteeone · 5 May 2007, 22:37 (Ref:1907362)

One interesting thing I've just discovered - Fabien Giroix's pole time in the Lotus GT1 was quicker than he managed in qualifying in the same car back in 1997. Although obviously the configuration of the circuit has changed slightly since then.

Tim Dunlop · 6 May 2007, 09:44 (Ref:1907497)

Hi there,

Heres a pic for you guys that were unlucky and did not manage to see the Porsche GT1 in action. The car sounded awesome and was easily the quickest car round the circuit.

This shot was taken during the Friday afternoon practice session.

Regards

Tim

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
SRO, whats their role?	JAG	Sportscar & GT Racing	38	13 Oct 2005 13:01
Revival Rally	RoyG	Rallying & Rallycross	27	28 Nov 2004 21:03
Formula 5000 racing down under, Trans Tasman Revival Series announced	CMRS	National & International Single Seaters	1	18 Jun 2003 12:54
SRO/Spanish Gt series in Barcelona: Entry list	E46	Sportscar & GT Racing	1	7 Nov 2002 10:15