[WEC Race] 2014 FIA WEC - Round 1 - Silverstone

[isynge]

Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

Can't they just grab a few locals and their stands from La Sarthe region? By Sunday, I think I'd kill for a Sandwich Americain Merguez and Kronenberg on a wonky wooden bench.

Given the number of roving French markets popping up on village greens across southern England I suspect bringing that little bit of Le Mans to Silverstone would be remarkably straightforward, it would just require a little care and effort, and from the perspective of Silverstone I get the distinct impression that really all they want to do is take the path of least resistance, sell Divine Burger a long contract, and forget about it.

If their events team was minded to look and see what was possible, build relations with some of the more creative vendors (much like Flem suggests they should), and sell it as more of a family day out I suspect they'd get somewhere, but I'm not inclined to hold my breath on this.

[J Jay]

I might be asking an awful lot here, but I hope I can enjoy the race without the incessant back and forth arguments about the P1-H cars. Yes we get it, diesel/petrol/hybrid/coal/nuclear/gas/magic all have their respective pros and cons but from the figures the energy allocations are as balanced as they can be; let's just enjoy the biggest level of manufacturer support in over a decade.

Unfortunately, I think what will actually happen is my ignore list will gain at least one prominent poster.

[TheDude]

Originally Posted by J Jay

let's just enjoy the biggest level of manufacturer support in over a decade.

Not True, in 2009 we had 9 Factory cars at LM, this year we only have 7

[Dead-Eye]

Originally Posted by TheDude

Not True, in 2009 we had 9 Factory cars at LM, this year we only have 7

Numerically maybe, but in 2009 only 6 of those ever had a realistic shot at winning.

[The Badger]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I shall be with you all in spirit. Either that or drowning myself in it.......

In what ..... a decent bottle of plonk ?

Cant wait for LM Andrew !!!

[GT6]

i think i reignited the flames about the food at the circuit, sorry about that.
Stiil would be nice to eat something cooked at the circuit without paying the price twice once when you hand over cash and again a couple of hours later when it causes you an upset tummy

[GT6]

just seen an updated weather report, not looking as good as it did a few days ago

[Gingers4Justice]

Originally Posted by GT6

just seen an updated weather report, not looking as good as it did a few days ago

Sunday's forecast is still too far off, but on the BBC site, they're saying sunny with cloudy intervals with a temperature of 11 degrees. UV3 as well - you can burn in that.

I refuse to look at any other forecast.

I'm typing this from my back garden though - I'm a bit concerned that we're using up all of our good weather too early on here in Northants.

[nobster]

Shame that there are some dropouts, hope they will be at spa ( except the Dome that is)

[FstrthnU]

Unfortunately, Andy Blackmore just announced on his Facebook page that there won't be a spotter guide for WEC or ELMS at Silverstone. He's too busy with other projects right now.

[tux]

4 cars in LMP2 now. MILLENNIUM RACING Withdrawn.

[Victor_RO]

Press release on DSC reads a lot like "parent company funding actually came from Russia and got blocked by the recent sanctions"...

[TheDude]

these withdrawals and delays are unacceptable.

[Pandemonium]

Originally Posted by tux

4 cars in LMP2 now. MILLENNIUM RACING Withdrawn.

Source?? Their twitter does not say anything and they already have a picture of their cars at silverstone. Are you trolling us¿?

[Speed-King]

dailysportscar.com has the story...

[tux]

Originally Posted by Pandemonium

Source?? Their twitter does not say anything and they already have a picture of their cars at silverstone. Are you trolling us¿?

DSC posted the story on twitter http://t.co/YZtJIvUGb6

[GT6]

At this rate there will be none left soon

[airbusA346]

Absolutely gutted for the guys at Millennium Racing/Delta.

[Coach Ep]

"And so the mighty WEC empire comes crumbling down."

It all has become way too expensive, soon we might be left with only manufacturers in P1 and GTE plus a couple of GT3 (GTC) cars as gridfillers...

Reintegration with ELMS anyone?

[Victor_RO]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

"And so the mighty WEC empire comes crumbling down."

It all has become way too expensive, soon we might be left with only manufacturers in P1 and GTE plus a couple of GT3 (GTC) cars as gridfillers...

Reintegration with ELMS anyone?

It's more a matter of some teams going for funding in a certain part of the world which has recently gone all awry and is being hit with sanctions that affect that funding.

And it's not just in WEC.

[nobster]

Originally Posted by Victor_RO

Press release on DSC reads a lot like "parent company funding actually came from Russia and got blocked by the recent sanctions"...

Expect more problems for Russian drivers / teams then....

[Gingers4Justice]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

"And so the mighty WEC empire comes crumbling down."

It all has become way too expensive, soon we might be left with only manufacturers in P1 and GTE plus a couple of GT3 (GTC) cars as gridfillers...

Reintegration with ELMS anyone?

Woah, steady on. This is a less than ideal start but come on, this is a setback for the opening round - and nothing more.

We'll have over 30 cars at Spa and probably won't drop into the 20s for the rest of the season.

This simply a number of circumstances outside teams' and organisers' control. Drop outs so far have been due to poor preparation or political/economic sanctions, not because budgets are out of control. Let's keep our heads here. There will still be 27 cars starting at Silverstone, more than any other FIA world championship entry. I'm going on Saturday and Sunday and I can't bloody wait, as disappointing as this news is.

[GT6]

easy money comes with hidden costs unfortunately

[Victor_RO]

Also,

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Reintegration with ELMS anyone?

Same people run both championships.

[blankfile]

well this sucks, i hope this gets sorted soon and that at sarthe we'll have the full field again