ALMS 2010 Discussion - Page 48

Graham Goodwin · 11 Jan 2010, 22:18 (Ref:2611931)

Or it could be a photoshopped version of the earlier factory car?

NightStalk3r · 11 Jan 2010, 22:19 (Ref:2611933)

Brian Wong joins Mitch Pagerey in the Intersport LMPC car.

cmk · 11 Jan 2010, 22:23 (Ref:2611935)

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Originally Posted by Graham Goodwin

Or it could be a photoshopped version of the earlier factory car?

Hey, you would know! The article doesn't make it clear what type of images are being presented though, to be fair...that would make the interpretation more clear.

Graham Goodwin · 11 Jan 2010, 22:30 (Ref:2611942)

I genuinely don't know - hope they do run at Sebring though.

**joeb** · 11 Jan 2010, 22:53 (Ref:2611955)

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Originally Posted by cmk

Hey, you would know! The article doesn't make it clear what type of images are being presented though, to be fair...that would make the interpretation more clear.

I couldn't tell what the images were either. My first thought was some kind of computer generated image, but then I thought it looked like a photo....

fieldodreams79 · 11 Jan 2010, 23:10 (Ref:2611963)

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Originally Posted by joeb

I think that is good news. The LMPC class is actually getting new teams into the ALMS, which has to make the bunch in Braselton very happy.

it's great news...even if not running a full schedule, they another new team to series, which makes me happy, if not the braselton bunch.

cmk · 11 Jan 2010, 23:14 (Ref:2611966)

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Originally Posted by Graham Goodwin

I genuinely don't know - hope they do run at Sebring though.

That is cool - I thought maybe you did given the inside line you would have on many such things. I guess it could be a photoshop/CG image of some type though, if the bodywork is going to be new for 2010 there might be no reason to livery up a current set. Do you know whether the new bodywork will be unveiled at Autosport International, Graham?

With regard to the bear's news, he updated his blog today to suggest that he, like many readers, thought the tone of the message he was passed was more likely to refer to Audi than anything less significant (like a Mansell entry).

Graham Goodwin · 12 Jan 2010, 16:58 (Ref:2612265)

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Originally Posted by cmk

That is cool - I thought maybe you did given the inside line you would have on many such things. I guess it could be a photoshop/CG image of some type though, if the bodywork is going to be new for 2010 there might be no reason to livery up a current set. Do you know whether the new bodywork will be unveiled at Autosport International, Graham?

With regard to the bear's news, he updated his blog today to suggest that he, like many readers, thought the tone of the message he was passed was more likely to refer to Audi than anything less significant (like a Mansell entry).

I now genuinely DO know - It is indeed a photoshopped image and the team won't be at Sebring - move along, nothing to see here!

**joeb** · 12 Jan 2010, 20:29 (Ref:2612384)

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Originally Posted by Graham Goodwin

I now genuinely DO know - It is indeed a photoshopped image and the team won't be at Sebring - move along, nothing to see here!

Thanks for digging up the info! But now I'm a little disappointed..... would have been nice to see another p1 stateside.

NightStalk3r · 13 Jan 2010, 13:09 (Ref:2612724)

I noticed that Sebring is on Miro Konopka's calender, i wonder if he is bring the 997 RSR to Sebring?

dxk1 · 13 Jan 2010, 17:29 (Ref:2612851)

I've noticed some back-and-forth on the Forum as to the intentions of Paul G. and his Jag. The discussion has centered on whether or not he will race this year or whether he will race the full season. The following article on Motorsport.com states they will race the whole ALMS schedule. Hopefully, it is accurate. Only will make the GT2 competition better.

http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...FS=ALMS-LEMANS

DK

R4z3rw33n · 14 Jan 2010, 12:13 (Ref:2613277)

Marino Franchitti joins Highcroft for 2010.

Great news for Franchitti.
Guess it's just further confirmation that Dyson won't run a second car, though.

Jonerz · 14 Jan 2010, 13:01 (Ref:2613303)

May well do so, but they still do have Devlin in their chamber to team with Leitzinger. Although from what I've read Butch isn't confident he will be in a Mazola this year.

Chris

**joeb** · 14 Jan 2010, 14:14 (Ref:2613346)

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Originally Posted by Jonerz

May well do so, but they still do have Devlin in their chamber to team with Leitzinger. Although from what I've read Butch isn't confident he will be in a Mazola this year.

Chris

As good as the news that Marino will be employed is, I think it is equally bad if Dyson only ends up with a single car entry.

The press release mentioned that Marino will be with the team on every race weekend, and perform extra testing duties. Are David and Simon not capable of doing the testing? To me it sounds like they are going to have an extra driver lined up in case they can get a 2nd car to the grid. That way they only have to pull in one additional driver and Marino would already be familiar with the car.

full throttle · 14 Jan 2010, 14:18 (Ref:2613347)

all the talk of testing and attending all the races spin is probably more for franchitti's benefit as the end result of this is he has gone from a full time ride to a 2-3 race deal.

Marcel ten Caat · 14 Jan 2010, 16:49 (Ref:2613409)

And to stay with the news...Primetime Race Group has confirmed it is moving into LMPC with Joel Feinberg and Kyle Marcelli.

http://tinyurl.com/ydml8z3

**joeb** · 14 Jan 2010, 19:17 (Ref:2613467)

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Originally Posted by Stranger

And to stay with the news...Primetime Race Group has confirmed it is moving into LMPC with Joel Feinberg and Kyle Marcelli.

http://tinyurl.com/ydml8z3

Glad to hear that made official. Primetime has done a nice job in the IMSA Lites the past 2 seasons, it will be interesting to see what they can do with a LMPC machine.

So Primetime and Intersport have their programs announced and in place, and Gunnar, Comprent and Genoa have made mention of at least "hopeful" plans, so that could be 5 entrants right there and with O'Connell Racing stepping in for select events this class is starting to look good.

ubrben · 15 Jan 2010, 14:05 (Ref:2613806)

http://www.imsaracing.net/2010/alms/...um%2010-02.pdf

I wonder who forgot?

Ben

full throttle · 15 Jan 2010, 15:03 (Ref:2613813)

everybody's too broke to test, so don't know!!

TWK · 15 Jan 2010, 22:45 (Ref:2614010)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonerz

May well do so, but they still do have Devlin in their chamber to team with Leitzinger. Although from what I've read Butch isn't confident he will be in a Mazola this year.

Chris

Dyson intends to campaign a single car, and have said so. Any chance of a second car is "remote," and based on "long term" commercial opportunities.

**joeb** · 16 Jan 2010, 14:50 (Ref:2614251)

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Originally Posted by TWK

..... and based on "long term" commercial opportunities.

Long term commercial opportunities are ample in the ALMS right?

The Badger · 16 Jan 2010, 15:02 (Ref:2614256)

Given the economic situation , I wonder has the "Tethford" range of portable crappers taken a dive in sales !!!

R4z3rw33n · 16 Jan 2010, 16:08 (Ref:2614280)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Given the economic situation , I wonder has the "Tethford" range of portable crappers taken a dive in sales !!!

I'd been wondering the same thing (seeing as they ran the second car in a Thetford predominant livery at LS).

aeroehl · 16 Jan 2010, 17:01 (Ref:2614310)

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=17852

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ACS Express has just aquired a FGT that they will run in ALMS.
They've done well with the Mustangs.
Perhaps they can make it happen with the FGT....Good luck to ACS, we'll be watching.

TWK · 16 Jan 2010, 17:03 (Ref:2614312)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Given the economic situation , I wonder has the "Tethford" range of portable crappers taken a dive in sales !!!

Thetford is primarily a supplier of toilets to the RV, and marine industries. RV sales have fallen substantially since 2005; there's no doubt Thetford's sales of its primary products have declined. Norcold's primary business is RV refrigerators.

None of that is particularly a problem of the past year, however. Dyson Racing's recent decision to reduce its ALMS participation is undoubtedly a consequence of cuts in Mazda and BP sponsorships.

Dyson Kissner Moran Corporations is privately held and controlled by the Dyson family. It owns outright or has substantial interests in 14 companies, with manufacturing plants in over 50 countries, including major facilities in England, France, Italy, Mexico, and the Netherlands. There are U.S. subsidiary headquarters and plants in Tennessee, Rhode Island, Virginia, North Caroliina, Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio.

Four companies are in the Recreational Vehicle Group; other DKM holdings include the Plaid Group (arts and crafts products), Cato Technology, Hapco, Tri-City Extrusion, and the affiliated Gas Components Group (GasCo)

The Dysons also have significant real estate holdings in New York and New Jersey.

DKM's headquarters are in Manhattan.

Rob Dyson has not and does not race entirely "on his own nickel."

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