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SFDMALEX · 03-16-2005, 02:28 PM

I am so excited! I can not wait. Perfect timing aswel. Friday Im partying hard from like 11 in the morning until around 11 at night, and Im going to have my hangover watching TV all day saturday

So whats the latest scoop, entry lists? Anything new?

coombsie66 · 03-16-2005, 02:44 PM

Do you know any web sites where you can get live timing updates for the 12 hour? My best mate adam sharpe is racing in the binnie motorsports lola nicholson Mclaren LMP2 car, i really wanna keep up to date! Any test info yet?

SFDMALEX · 03-16-2005, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by coombsie66

Do you know any web sites where you can get live timing updates for the 12 hour? My best mate adam sharpe is racing in the binnie motorsports lola nicholson Mclaren LMP2 car, i really wanna keep up to date! Any test info yet?

http://www.americanlemans.com/home/index.aspx

666fast · 03-16-2005, 03:45 PM

Makes me realize I never posted my updated entry list in the other thread!

Unfortunately, I won't be able to watch the race. I'll be listening to Radio LeMans and stuff though. Stupid speed channel being on digital cable.

GO MIRACLE!

BTW, during tech inspection, the DBR9's were 2mm to wide! LOL Not sure what they've doen to fix it. But I'm sure they did.

Alex, there is an official entry list right on the front page of americanlemans.com

SFDMALEX · 03-16-2005, 03:51 PM

I was impressed with the entry list until I realized that there was only 1 Ferrari in the whole field

:cry:

Oh well, the C12 is a Ferrari anyway

zr2man99 · 03-16-2005, 04:53 PM

Lol, 2mm wide, and they were complaining about the maserati. This race should be a good one. Hopefully the weather will be good.

RC45 · 03-16-2005, 06:07 PM

2mm too wide is almost expansion growth from ahot Texas afternoon... :roll:

Originally Posted by SFDMALEX

I was impressed with the entry list until I realized that there was only 1 Ferrari in the whole field

:cry:

Oh well, the C12 is a Ferrari anyway

Let's see how it does against the plastic bathtub C-6R...

666fast · 03-16-2005, 06:50 PM

2mm too wide is almost expansion growth from ahot Texas afternoon...

I think that was thier excuse. I haven't read into too much of it, so I have no idea what is being done, if anything.

This Friday there will be a press conference regaurding new cars, manufacturers and a new title sponser. Hmmmmmmmm.........

Hey Coombsie, what model Lola is your buddy driving? The new B05/40 is very very fast!
In practice today, the Fields Lola ran 1:51!!!! :shock: Thats 10 seconds FASTER than last years LMP pole time! And some 4 seconds faster than Miracles COurage is running!

I think Lola may have just stolen Radicals thunder, unless they wheel out something unbelievable.

SFDMALEX · 03-16-2005, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by RC45

2mm too wide is almost expansion growth from ahot Texas afternoon... :roll:

Originally Posted by SFDMALEX

I was impressed with the entry list until I realized that there was only 1 Ferrari in the whole field

:cry:

Oh well, the C12 is a Ferrari anyway

Let's see how it does against the plastic bathtub C-6R...

You do know that they slowed it down a whole lot

Anyway do you honestly expect the C6 to do good? I say its going to get raped by the C5s.

666fast · 03-16-2005, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by SFDMALEX

Originally Posted by RC45

2mm too wide is almost expansion growth from ahot Texas afternoon... :roll:

Originally Posted by SFDMALEX

I was impressed with the entry list until I realized that there was only 1 Ferrari in the whole field

:cry:

Oh well, the C12 is a Ferrari anyway

Let's see how it does against the plastic bathtub C-6R...

You do know that they slowed it down a whole lot

Anyway do you honestly expect the C6 to do good? I say its going to get raped by the C5s.

They were built to tighter regs, but I doubt GM spent millions of dollars to lose to their old car. I think the C6R's will have a damn good showing, possibly winning. But they will have to earn it.

666fast · 03-16-2005, 10:45 PM

Sebring, Fla -
IMSA CONFIRMS PROTEST BY ASTON MARTIN RACING

IMSA confirmed that Aston Martin is protesting the "validity of an entry" (i.e. –the No. 35 Maserati MC12). The protest was received by Race Director Marty Kauffman at the end of the business day Tuesday. The stewards first will determine if the matter is protestable and has been filed correctly and timely. Should the stewards determine that the matter is protestable and correct in its form, they then will determine a time and place for the protest hearing. IMSA rules state that the stewards have until the end of the event or business day following the protest hearing to issue their decision (which should be no later than end of day Thursday).

The rules for protest can be found in Article 9 of the IMSA code, which can be found at www.imsaracing.net. The stewards or IMSA cannot comment about the specifics of the protest until after a decision is reached.

A SPIRITED BRIEFING

The American Le Mans Series conducted a series of press briefings Wednesday. In light of the above protest, the most spirited session contained the heads of racing for Corvette Racing (Doug Fehan), Prodrives' (David Richards), Maserati Corse (Claudio Berro), Ferrari's Care Racing-Larbre (Jack LeConte), and Dodge Viper's Carsport Racing (Tom Weickhardt).

RICHARDS: "This is not directed at a manufacturer. It is about the protocol in which we go forward in this sport. It's our belief at Aston Martin that we have invested a lot to come here and build the cars and look toward the future of GT1. Today's press conference focusing on the competitiveness of this class is indicative of the interest in GT1. It is very clear that regulations be strictly adhered to because if we keep issuing waivers for different manufacturers, we'll never have stability in the sport. It's very important to establish that from the outset. We welcome the competition, but only on an equal basis. Unless we get stability, we won't attract new manufacturers."

BERRO: "We received an invitation from IMSA to race and we accepted it. The ACO and FIA recently came together for the same rules and regulations and we comply within the FIA regulations. The ACO says there is a 66mm difference between GT1 cars and our car and seven to 10 kilos. We are not concerned about the protest. We will respect IMSA's decision.

FEHAN: "At Corvette and General Motors, we've made it clear to the sanctioning body how important a stable rules base is. I think we've been consoled by them and assured by them that they are going to closely monitor Maserati's performance. The Maserati can't win points until they enter a legal car. Our business plan is to achieve a manufacturers' championship, and we understand the position of the series. I think we have a high level of understanding about why it is. We have a huge contingent of fans. They want to see us race whoever comes along, no matter how hard it is."

In a less-spirited moment, LeConte pointed out that this is his fourth trip to Sebring, all in different cars – Porsche in 2000, Viper in 2002, a Panoz in 2004, and this year with a Ferrari.

TRACK(ING) TIMES

Dyson Racing set the standard in afternoon practice, posting a run of 120.817 mph and a lap time of 1:50.249, eclipsing the No. 1 and No. 2 ADT Champion Audi R8s. Earlier in the day during the morning practice session, both Audis fared better than the Dyson team piloted by Chris Dyson and Guy Smith, who drove the fastest lap in the afternoon.

The fastest LMP2 time in the afternoon was a 1:51.752 lap (119.192 mph) posted by Jon Field, Duncan Dayton and Gregor Fisken in Telesis Intersport Racing's Lola B05/40. The fastest GT1 in the afternoon was the No. 4 Corvette Racing C6-R of Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta and Jan Magnussen with a time of 1:57.347 (113.510 mph), surpassing the morning run of the No. 3 Corvette C6-R at 1:57.686 (113.183 mph).

In the GT2 class, the morning run of Patrick Long, Jorg Bergmeister and Lucas Luhr guided the No. 31 Petersen/White Lightning Porsche 911 GT3 RSR to a round of 2:04.960 (106.954 mph), faster than the quickest GT2 afternoon lap set by the No. 23 Alex Job Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR with Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas, and Sascha Maassen at 2:05.078 (106.494 mph).

INCIDENT-LY
There were only two incidents at the track on Wednesday. In the morning practice session, Tom Weickardt damaged the left front end of the No. 71 Dodge Viper. In the afternoon session, Ian Mitchell spun out in a braking incident in the No.27 Kruse Motorsport Courage.

So the complaining begins. Pretty damn shady of Richards and Aston to complain now. Yea, good going guys, wait untill two days before the race, after they have spent how much money traveling and testing? Unbelievable. You complain about the money you spent, but aren't worried about flushing Maserati's money right down the toilet.

They of course, have the right to protest, but I expect it to be shot down. Maserat cannot gain any points and cannot win the championship that Aston had no chance of winning this year anyway.
Hey, Aston, you are doing all of 3 races this year, why worry about it? I'd be a bit more sympathetic to Aston if they were campaigning a full season, but they aren't. Even if they were, they'd be in no danger of losing the Championship or even the Manufacturer's Championship, since Maserati CAN'T collect points.

Fehan and the Corvette team have the right attitude towards this, Aston is pissing and moaning over nothing.
LeConte obviously doesn't give a shit!

Alex, don't forget to skip over the practice lap times. The C6R is holding it's own. Both of them! LOL The DBR9 and the Saleen are not far behind though. I think all they are all within two or three seconds of each other as far as fastest laps go. It'll be interesting to see how well the Michelins do for the Saleen. (less time to get up to temp, less pitstops for changing tires)

I still can't believe the lap time of the Lola B05/40! 1.5 seconds off of the best lap from LMP1! Hopefully we'll see some more LMP2 overall wins this year! I can definately see the LMP2 class exploding with this new car. Add in the Radical SR9 thats on it's way and what ever Porche has up their sleeves, the future looks good! Man, and just when I thought the Courage C65's would be unstoppable!

SFDMALEX · 03-17-2005, 01:40 AM

Well I dont doubt their speed. But its a new car. So I'll be pleasently suprised if they can pull of the 12 hours without a major problem.

Remember the Prodrive 550s at LM and ALMS? Those things were running like F1s but couldnt pull off a full enduro.

666fast · 03-17-2005, 05:29 PM

QUALIFYING CANCELLED

Apparently it's raining very very veyr hard down in Florida, so the official had no choice but to cancel qualifying. The track is partially flooded, a few members of the ALMS Forums are still able to post, so they have been giving everyone updates.
The cars are all over the place in the rain, it's just too much. Standing water a couple inches deep on the front straight! This is only the second time in ALMS history that qualifying has had to be cancelled!

Here is a provisional grid list:
http://www.racingfanatics.com/Sebrin...ing%20list.htm

Here are some pics of the cars that were brave enough to go out, the rain has gotten worse since these pics were taken:
http://www.racingfanatics.com/Sebrin...ce/KenRAIN.htm

I hope it lets up soon, I'd hate to see the race get flooded out too! Although, I doubt it'll happen.

coombsie66 · 03-17-2005, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by 666fast

2mm too wide is almost expansion growth from ahot Texas afternoon...

I think that was thier excuse. I haven't read into too much of it, so I have no idea what is being done, if anything.

This Friday there will be a press conference regaurding new cars, manufacturers and a new title sponser. Hmmmmmmmm.........

Hey Coombsie, what model Lola is your buddy driving? The new B05/40 is very very fast!
In practice today, the Fields Lola ran 1:51!!!! :shock: Thats 10 seconds FASTER than last years LMP pole time! And some 4 seconds faster than Miracles COurage is running!

I think Lola may have just stolen Radicals thunder, unless they wheel out something unbelievable.

Yeah man, my buddy's in the new lola!
http://www.racingfanatics.com/Sebrin.../Race/LOLA.htm
He's the young guy in the grey top and jeans stood by the car in the 1st pic.
Looks like its gunna be competitive! Sweet!!

666fast · 03-17-2005, 08:11 PM

Yeah man, my buddy's in the new lola!
http://www.racingfanatics.com/Sebrin.../Race/LOLA.htm
He's the young guy in the grey top and jeans stood by the car in the 1st pic.
Looks like its gunna be competitive! Sweet!!

Cool! Those Lolas are kicking ass, very very fast. It's the first car built to the new regs, so I can only imagine what is gonna happen when Lola turns it into a LMP1 car!