ALMS 2012 Discussion - Page 57

R4z3rw33n · 12 Jan 2012, 18:11 (Ref:3010811)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Maybe they ought to focus on getting their main series fixed, before wasting time on this kind of crap.

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Originally Posted by KA

True- Right now ALMS needs to be asking itself three questions about any potential partnership it gets into- 'Will it put competitive cars on the grid?', 'Will it bring any real benefits in TV and media coverage?', and 'Will it attract any proper sponsorship money into the series?'. I suspect we already know the answer to all three in this case....

Does ALMS really need another slightly off-the-wall support category? First replica CanAm cars, and now an EV series that apparently won't even happen before 2013...?

At this point, it seems like a half-baked, foot-in-the-door effort for a global platform.

I'm trying to understand why they're bothering in attempting to separate this from their main product - considering they'd effectively be competing with their own series (providing the ALMS' 'Green' ethos remains) and the WEC for potential (innovative) entries.

WolfsburgRS · 12 Jan 2012, 18:12 (Ref:3010812)

This idea is the proverbial answer to the question no-one has asked.

JAG · 12 Jan 2012, 18:23 (Ref:3010816)

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Originally Posted by mountainstar

He can always do a Paul Newman and only do movies in the off season.

Dempsey said in a recent interview his medium to long-term aim is to develop his race car business, he still enjoys hs acting career but it will have to fit around the racing.

Fogelhund · 12 Jan 2012, 18:29 (Ref:3010818)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Autosport say Dyson have purchased two 2012 Lola's to replace their 2008 models.

Old news...

**joeb** · 12 Jan 2012, 22:15 (Ref:3010928)

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Originally Posted by R4z3rw33n

I'm trying to understand why they're bothering in attempting to separate this from their main product - considering they'd effectively be competing with their own series (providing the ALMS' 'Green' ethos remains) and the WEC for potential (innovative) entries.

That struck me as well. Maybe they hope to add the electrics as a class in the future?

AGD · 12 Jan 2012, 22:23 (Ref:3010933)

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Originally Posted by WolfsburgRS

This idea is the proverbial answer to the question no-one has asked.

Although that is true, the main ALMS is a question nobody asked as well. "Who wants to see the star cars of ALMS P2 2009 (well, minus the Muscle Milk RS Spyder) with BHFs and BHHs compete for overall wins? Zzzzzz." I guess they might as well throw some feces against the wall and see if anything sticks. I'm pretty sure a 3 car series would be classified as feces. That might be better than the spec Can-Am series though.

Or, of course, the ALMS could focus on fixing their own main series, but nah. That'll never happen.

JAG · 13 Jan 2012, 00:50 (Ref:3010978)

Twelve things to watch.

http://www.americanlemans.com/primar...=paddock|14304

**joeb** · 13 Jan 2012, 01:16 (Ref:3010983)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Twelve things to watch.

http://www.americanlemans.com/primar...=paddock|14304

new gt manufacturer? any guesses?

AGD · 13 Jan 2012, 01:19 (Ref:3010986)

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Originally Posted by joeb

new gt manufacturer? any guesses?

I think the early guess was Lotus. It might not be from Ian Dawson if it happens though.

Fogelhund · 13 Jan 2012, 01:28 (Ref:3010988)

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Originally Posted by joeb

new gt manufacturer? any guesses?

West Lambo coming back for two races.

There are rumours of a McLaren GTE project, also a Viper GTE project and the Dawson Lotus.

DeathOrGlory · 13 Jan 2012, 03:34 (Ref:3011000)

A beautiful new venue? Not 2? Weren't they expecting 2 new venues, not one? Oh well.

Fogelhund · 13 Jan 2012, 04:19 (Ref:3011002)

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Originally Posted by DeathOrGlory

A beautiful new venue? Not 2? Weren't they expecting 2 new venues, not one? Oh well.

I took it to mean a "NEW" venue, not just a new one for the series. Obviously talking about Austin.

AGD · 13 Jan 2012, 09:17 (Ref:3011056)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

There are rumours of a McLaren GTE project, also a Viper GTE project and the Dawson Lotus.

McLaren or Viper would certainly draw some attention. Lotus, well, not so much. The ALMS link said it would be manufacturer backed, but I guess that could mean nearly anything.

Has ESM officially confirmed that they are coming back with 458s? I'm just trying to connect some dots that probably aren't connected in real life.

Fogelhund · 13 Jan 2012, 15:15 (Ref:3011214)

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Originally Posted by AGD

McLaren or Viper would certainly draw some attention. Lotus, well, not so much. The ALMS link said it would be manufacturer backed, but I guess that could mean nearly anything.

Has ESM officially confirmed that they are coming back with 458s? I'm just trying to connect some dots that probably aren't connected in real life.

The unfortunate reality with the ALMS the past few years has been overhype and underdeliver. Hopefully something interesting....

fiend540 · 13 Jan 2012, 15:52 (Ref:3011239)

they forgot number 13, look for more loyal fans to find entertainment elsewhere as the alms management continues to stick their heads further up their arse.

**FIRE** · 13 Jan 2012, 17:34 (Ref:3011284)

BMW drivers will be Dirk Müller, Jörg Müller, Bill Auberlen, Joey Hand (DTM has priority) and Uwe Alzen (Sebring and Road Atlanta). The last driver will be announced later.

AndrewF31 · 13 Jan 2012, 23:58 (Ref:3011437)

So one of the enduro will have to be available for other races if Joey is unavailable.

FstrthnU · 14 Jan 2012, 06:24 (Ref:3011488)

http://www.americanlemans.com/primar...cat=news|16463
Not "news", but the ALMS is really hammering home the new LMP2 entries for this year. Though as one commenter already pointed out, it's hard to go anywhere but up when you only had 1-2 entries last year...

lms · 14 Jan 2012, 08:47 (Ref:3011499)

I hope this class can gain some "momentum" this year that will continue in 2013 as well. It would be cool if more contructors could join.... A tatuus lmp2 would be nice. Anyone know what happened to the riley project?

http://www.supercars.net/Pics?v=y&s=...MkXXVLMP21.jpg
http://www.supercars.net/Pics?v=y&s=...kXXVCoupe1.jpg

I guess its dead, what a shame....

FordCosworthPanoz · 14 Jan 2012, 11:30 (Ref:3011549)

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Originally Posted by FstrthnU

http://www.americanlemans.com/primar...cat=news|16463
Not "news", but the ALMS is really hammering home the new LMP2 entries for this year. Though as one commenter already pointed out, it's hard to go anywhere but up when you only had 1-2 entries last year...

The ALMS P.R. Team can turn anything into a fluff story. Mind you, with only 2-3 LMP1 cars next year, all new, we could see some cases where an LMP2 competes for overall wins at some races next year.

rich07 · 14 Jan 2012, 11:45 (Ref:3011553)

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Originally Posted by AGD

Has ESM officially confirmed that they are coming back with 458s? I'm just trying to connect some dots that probably aren't connected in real life.

I was thinking along the same lines..

Tom908V12 · 14 Jan 2012, 12:31 (Ref:3011567)

I thought Pedro Lamy would join BMW in their 2012 ALMS program but now it seems unlikely(even if a driver is missing again in the line-up)

jaguarista · 14 Jan 2012, 13:03 (Ref:3011574)

and the JaguarRSR!? any news about !? if the car will be competitive once again participate in the 24h of Le Mans?

picchiofan · 14 Jan 2012, 13:13 (Ref:3011578)

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Originally Posted by FstrthnU

http://www.americanlemans.com/primar...cat=news|16463
Not "news", but the ALMS is really hammering home the new LMP2 entries for this year. Though as one commenter already pointed out, it's hard to go anywhere but up when you only had 1-2 entries last year...

1-2? They had one entry at 3 races last year, and 0 during the rest.

"Fastest growing" indeed.

Simmi · 14 Jan 2012, 13:21 (Ref:3011580)

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Originally Posted by jaguarista

and the JaguarRSR!? any news about !? if the car will be competitive once again participate in the 24h of Le Mans?

Haha good luck getting a Le Mans entry this year.

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