ALMS Rnd 9: Petit Le Mans 29 Sep-1 Oct 2005 - Page 2

JAG · 30 Sep 2005, 16:02 (Ref:1421053)

Impressive performance from Intersport.

BTW, the ex Intersport/Matthews MkIIIc is expected to race in the 2006 ALMS.

Tim Northcutt · 30 Sep 2005, 16:12 (Ref:1421061)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

Impressive performance from Intersport.

BTW, the ex Intersport/Matthews MkIIIc is expected to race in the 2006 ALMS.

With AutoCon!!!!

YES!!!!!

**Bentley03** · 30 Sep 2005, 16:17 (Ref:1421069)

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Originally Posted by I love 04s

Has anyone got any pictures of the Zytek shunt that happened at the end of the last session. From what i heard Shimoda was pushed onto the grash by a GT2 Porsche and then (like they havent had enough bad luck already!) a Lola locked up and spun into him under yellow flags (Shimoda was still stationary on the grass)

. Sounds like the damage was quite heavy, not sure if it will be ready for qualifying..........

According to DSC the Zytek will be fine (unlike the vdS Lola!). The rear right bodywork took most of the impact. They have spare panels and are repairing the damage to the corner.

jhansen · 30 Sep 2005, 16:21 (Ref:1421071)

Geeze, there have been a lot of incidents in practice so far.

bgeorge104 · 30 Sep 2005, 16:28 (Ref:1421075)

What time does qualifying start, according to Radio Le Mans website it should've started at 5pm bst 27 minutes ago.

jhansen · 30 Sep 2005, 16:31 (Ref:1421077)

Here's the schedule, all times are local I believe. Qualifying starts at 1:30pm local.

http://www.americanlemans.com/Events...5/schedule.pdf

**Bentley03** · 30 Sep 2005, 16:34 (Ref:1421079)

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Originally Posted by bgeorge104

What time does qualifying start, according to Radio Le Mans website it should've started at 5pm bst 27 minutes ago.

According to the schedule, UK times should be:

GT1/2 18:30 - 18:55

LMP1/2 19:05 - 19:30

Can't wait!!

bgeorge104 · 30 Sep 2005, 17:08 (Ref:1421094)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

According to the schedule, UK times should be:

GT1/2 18:30 - 18:55

LMP1/2 19:05 - 19:30

Can't wait!!

Thanks, 25mins to go

JAG · 30 Sep 2005, 18:44 (Ref:1421154)

Dyson confirmed to run Lola P1s.

Champion will run the R10!

19dodge · 30 Sep 2005, 18:48 (Ref:1421155)

Qualifying Results

ZytekWorker · 30 Sep 2005, 18:50 (Ref:1421156)

Woohoo, Zytek on Pole by 0.988s!!

Hope the race goes well for the lads.

**skycafe** · 30 Sep 2005, 19:05 (Ref:1421166)

1:10.781? Jeepers! And Intersport is hot at Dyson Lola 20's heels.

AutoCon did great to be in front of both Corvettes, and glad to hear the car will thunder in next year!!!!!!!

Tim Northcutt · 30 Sep 2005, 19:42 (Ref:1421193)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Dyson confirmed to run Lola P1s.

Champion will run the R10!

I've been in and out of meetings all day....

I read the DSC piece last night that noted that Dyson would run the new Lola B06/10s next year....

Did I miss the item about Champion getting the R10???

What source did you read this in????

JAG · 30 Sep 2005, 22:31 (Ref:1421297)

It was mentioned by Atherton that Champion would have a new car next year, then Hindy said, numerous times, that Laguna would be the last race for the R8, Champion would run the R10 next year.

19dodge · 1 Oct 2005, 03:35 (Ref:1421397)

Ryan Cassiday's and John W's photos from Friday

Full Gallery Here

**Bentley03** · 1 Oct 2005, 07:53 (Ref:1421452)

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Originally Posted by JAG

It was mentioned by Atherton that Champion would have a new car next year, then Hindy said, numerous times, that Laguna would be the last race for the R8, Champion would run the R10 next year.

This kind of announcement normally comes from Ingolstadt later in the year!!

And nothing about this from any of our usual press sources? Strange, if this was official I'm sure DSC and others would have pounced on the story. Official but embargoed perhaps!!

But very big news if Champion arrive at Sebring with a pair of R10's!

Sounds like a couple of people may have said things that perhaps they shouldn't...........

Nordic · 1 Oct 2005, 08:02 (Ref:1421455)

All looks very tight at the top of each class, hope the Zytek holds it togeather long enough to trouble the Audis.

Just out of interest how do this years times compare with past years?

If the R10 is going to be ready for next march, then it needs to be testing now or very soon somewhere.

panoz.lmp1 · 1 Oct 2005, 08:20 (Ref:1421464)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

This kind of announcement normally comes from Ingolstadt later in the year!!

And nothing about this from any of our usual press sources? Strange, if this was official I'm sure DSC and others would have pounced on the story. Official but embargoed perhaps!!

But very big news if Champion arrive at Sebring with a pair of R10's!

Sounds like a couple of people may have said things that perhaps they shouldn't...........

There is another -currently theoratical- choice for Champion with another manufacturer

ger80 · 1 Oct 2005, 10:10 (Ref:1421509)

Think Audi will tell nothing until december, essen motorshow. same way as in the past years

JAG · 1 Oct 2005, 13:36 (Ref:1421589)

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Originally Posted by Nordic

If the R10 is going to be ready for next march, then it needs to be testing now or very soon somewhere.

Its already been testing for weeks, if not months, certainly in the case of the diesal engine.

Nothings been announced officially about the R10, but it appears Champion have been given the greenlight for the car.

JAG · 1 Oct 2005, 13:39 (Ref:1421590)

[QUOTE=Bentley03]

And nothing about this from any of our usual press sources? Strange, if this was official I'm sure DSC and others would have pounced on the story. Official but embargoed perhaps!!

QUOTE]

Mr Goodwin of DSC was in the commentary box with Hindy when he mentioned the end of the R8 at Laguna.

JAG · 1 Oct 2005, 13:48 (Ref:1421594)

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Originally Posted by Nordic

Just out of interest how do this years times compare with past years?

.

LMP1, LMP2 and GT1 are lap records I believe.

Nordic · 1 Oct 2005, 13:56 (Ref:1421597)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Its already been testing for weeks, if not months, certainly in the case of the diesal engine.

I knew the diesal engine has been running for as long as 12 months on a test bed. I am suprised that no 'spy' pictures have come out of the actual car.

I recal there where plenty of rumours of the new Porsche testing before the first confirmed shots appeared.

panoz.lmp1 · 1 Oct 2005, 14:25 (Ref:1421609)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Its already been testing for weeks, if not months, certainly in the case of the diesal engine.

Nothings been announced officially about the R10, but it appears Champion have been given the greenlight for the car.

We had the first talk with a member of the AUDI Crew in the beginning of 2004 and at this point they now the main concept of the car. At this time they had an impoortant problem: "Currently the car looks horrible. Now we must solve the problem so that we have a nice looking car!"

In Germany are currently two manufactures with LMP prototypes and exclusive contracts to teams - and Champion is not one of them ..... for now. It seems that there are some talks behind the scene about which prototype Champion get

JAG · 1 Oct 2005, 15:34 (Ref:1421641)

Back to the race, well it was good while it lasted!

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