2008 24 Hours of Le Mans

[kjb]

Group C to Support Le Mans.

Nice

 

[ogakio]

Will be down again for the race this year, but every time it makes me sad not to see Penske or Dyson racing.

Hope Radical can take the P2 win

 

[Milliethemutt]

It's looking like a good year for Aston fans. Hope it stays dry this year as I'm going again.

Group C to Support Le Mans.

Nice

Oh yes. I'll try not to sleep through this like I did the old school race last year.

 

[Milliethemutt]

Bump.

Well, it was test day yesterday. See the LM website for the summary of a test day with varied weather and accidents.

http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/pages/som_articles_gb.html

Marc Gene had a nightmare accident in the Pug.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gSsorp6F36s

He's ok though. Peugeot are asking the ACO if they can use another chassis for the race.

 

[Tornado]

Group C to Support Le Mans.

Nice

What does it say about me if I want to see that more than the actual race?

 

[Motominded]

#11
Dome Racing Team - Japan
Dome S102
Judd 5.5L V10

 

[Tornado]

Interesting. Looks like the baby of a TS020 and 905.

 

[Motominded]

Group C to Support Le Mans.

Nice

Group C Entries 2008
Contact Group Class Year Car Make Model Color Livery #

John Pearson 1 C1 1988 Jaguar XJR 9 Silk Cut/Purple,White 2
Justin Law 1 C1 1990 XJR 12 Silk Cut/Purple,White 3
Gary Pearson 1 C1 1990 Jaguar XJR 11 Silk Cut/Purple,White 4
Stefano Rosina 1 C1 1989 Spice Pontiac SE P89 Abblebee's / white,green 5
Adrian Slater 1 C1 1989 Porsche 962 Jaegermeister / orange 6
Mark Sumpter 1 C1 1989 Porsche 962 Fat Turbo/Red,White 7
Peter Cook 1 C1 1989 Kremer Porsche 962 Kenwood/ Black,Red 9
Fredy Kumschick 1 GTP 1990 Spice SE GTP Auto Toy Store/ white, orange, green 11
Derek Hood 1 C1 1988 Jaguar XJR 9 Silk Cut/Purple,Gold,White 12
Claus Bjerglund 1 C1 1989 Porsche 962 Leyton House / green 14
Mike Wilds 1 C1 1988 Porsche 962 Shell/Dunlop / red, yellow, black 17
Paul Whight 1 C1 1989 Aston Martin AMR1 Mobil 1/White 18
Andrew Haddon 1 C1 1990 Spice SE90 Red/White/Yellow 21
Oliver Mathai 1 C1 1990 Porsche 962 Primagaz/White 27
Richard Oddie 1 GTP 1991 Argo JM 20 Cotteligent/Grey 28
Nick Randall 1 GTP 1990 Nissan NPT1 Momo/red,yellow 30
Nick Rini 1 C1 1993 Jaguar XJR 12 Bud Light/White 32
David Hart 1 C1 1990 Porsche 962 C From A / Yellow 39
Henry Pearman 1 C1 1989 Porsche 962 Italya Sports/Pink, White 43
Rob Sherrard 1 C1 1989 Sauber Mercedes Silver 62
Christopher Catt 1 GTP 1988 Spice GTP lights Red 77
Peter Sowerby 1 C1 1990 Nissan R90-CK UNISIA / blue, red, white 83
Donald Coaster 1 GTP 1990 Nissan NPTI 90 Blue, Red, White 84
David Edwards 1 C1 1991 Porsche 962C Art Sports / White/blue 96
Andy Purdie 1 C1 1990 Nissan R90-CK From A / Yellow 97
Kunimitsu Takahashi 2 C1 1985 Porsche 962 Advan / Black, red 1
Wayne Park 2 C1 1987 Porsche 962 Blaupunkt / White, blue 8
Simon Wright 2 C1 1987 Porsche 962 Kenwood / white,red 10
Peter Schliefer 2 GTP 1984 March 84 G Budweiser/red 16
Charlie Agg 2 C1 1984 Porsche 956B Skoal Bandit / green,white 33
Donald Miles 2 C1 1982 Jaguar XJR 5 Group 44 / White/green 40
Kent Abrahamsson 2 C1 1986 Ford Mustang Seven Eleven 71
Oliver Maierhofer 2 C1 1987 Porsche 962C Primagaz / White Blue Red 72
Pat Thomas 2 GTP 1984 March 84 G Spirit of Miami/Farm Stores 85
John Edwards 3 C1 1988 Argo JM 19C Texas/Red, Blue 19
Richard Bateman 4 C2 1987 Tiga White 37
Niels Blegvad 4 C2 1985 Tiga C2 Orange 50
Richard Chester 4 GTP 1987 Tiga 287 ABDEX/ white,red 81
Duncan McKay 4 C2 1984 Bardon DB2 Goodmans/Red 103
Jim Loftis 4 GTP 1986 Mazdaspeed White/Blue 203

 

[prisonermonkeys]

Interesting. Looks like the baby of a TS020 and 905.

Yeah, it does. With the 908 and the Epsilon Euskadi as well, there's a bit of a retro vibe running through the field this year.

 

[nissan tuner]

Group C Entries 2008

~snip~

hold on, these cars aren't actually competing in the 24h race, are they?

or is it a parade lap/showroom/museum kind of thing

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

As it says, it's a support race.

 

[RACECAR]

Yeah, it does. With the 908 and the Epsilon Euskadi as well, there's a bit of a retro vibe running through the field this year.

I've been thinking that myself. Is it just me or are they starting to look alot like the prototypes from 1992?

 

[JohnBM01]

I heard there was a lot of bad weather at Le Mans during some of these time trials or qualifying. * That Dome (Post #36) does have those Toyota GT-One [that I wanted to win Le Mans 1999] cues. Its headlights remind me a bit of the old Nissan R390 GT1. * With the inclusion of Group C as a support race, this is kind of being like the '50s in women's fashion. Lots of retro. Maybe all those videos of Group C cars in rFactor around an older Le Mans circuit are getting their money's worth! I find this a bit funny because there was that thing about the LMP1s supposed to be closed-top for 2010. The so-called LMP1 Evo class back when. I think it's very unlikely we'll be seeing a historic Group C car compete against today's more modern machines, let alone win over them.

I just want to finish off by wishing Tracy Krohn a speedy recovery as well as congratulating "Ferrari of Texas" (Risi Competizione) on a job well done on the time sheets. Let's try to knock down winning honors at Le Mans this year after coming up very short last year.

 

[Motominded]

hold on, these cars aren't actually competing in the 24h race, are they?

or is it a parade lap/showroom/museum kind of thing

this is gonna be a support race run sat morning before the 24

 

[prisonermonkeys]

I've been thinking that myself. Is it just me or are they starting to look alot like the prototypes from 1992?

The Dome certainly does, but the 908 and Epsilon Euskadi look drop-dead sexy the way the 905 never did. I guess we can expect more and more of it in future with the new rules on LMP1 come into effect from 2010.

But I want an Epsilon Euskadi.

 

[Milliethemutt]

I'm so looking forward to both races. I'll get plenty pictures and post them on here when I get back.

1 week until I leave.

 

[GTP_Alex]

I'm so looking forward to both races. I'll get plenty pictures and post them on here when I get back.

1 week until I leave.

When exactly do you leave ?
I usually go thrusday Afternoon, from the West Midlands.



GTP_Alex

 

[Milliethemutt]

We are leaving Tuesday evening, getting a ferry at 2:10am. Me in my 330 wagon and 2 mates in 911s (one 997 and a 964RS). 6 of us in total.

 

[GTveteran]

I've been thinking that myself. Is it just me or are they starting to look alot like the prototypes from 1992?

The Dome looks like the Toyota TS010 I think. Just needs the rear wheel spats and two tier wing.

I think its good to see the coupes having a bit of a come back.

 

[GTP_Alex]

We are leaving Tuesday evening, getting a ferry at 2:10am. Me in my 330 wagon and 2 mates in 911s (one 997 and a 964RS). 6 of us in total.

Sounds Mint.

Miss as Much Work/college as possible is the plan then yeah

 

[Earth]

The Dome looks like the Toyota TS010 I think. Just needs the rear wheel spats and two tier wing.

I think its good to see the coupes having a bit of a come back.

We just need a coupe to win the 24 hours against a strong factory spyder to make sure this comeback isn't just a fad

 

[prisonermonkeys]

The 908 probably stands a genuine chance of winning. The Epsilon Euskadi and Dome are outside chances; the odds of their winning decrease if the Audis retire.

 

[GTveteran]

Don't discount the Aston-Lola fully though. Its not likely to be in contention but you never know.

 

[kart racer]

So busy with GT5P that I have forgotten about the race. Got the dvd recoder ready to go.👍

 

[Earth]

Maybe just a reminder to some, but if Jacques Villeneuve wins the 24 hours he will join Englishman Graham Hill as the only two drivers to win Auto Racing's Triple Crown, that is

• Monaco GP / F1 Driving Championship
• Indianapolis 500
• 24 Hours of Le Mans

 

[RACECAR]

Maybe just a reminder to some, but if Jacques Villeneuve wins the 24 hours he will join Englishman Graham Hill as the only two drivers to win Auto Racing's Triple Crown, that is

• Monaco GP / F1 Driving Championship
• Indianapolis 500
• 24 Hours of Le Mans

Funny, I was just gonna post something like. Speaking of which, He would not be the only one who has a chance to do the triple. Look at these drivers:

Romain Dumas/Timo Bernhard:

-12 hours of Sebring

- 24 Hours of Nurburgring

- 24 Hours of Le mans

 

[prisonermonkeys]

Maybe just a reminder to some, but if Jacques Villeneuve wins the 24 hours he will join Englishman Graham Hill as the only two drivers to win Auto Racing's Triple Crown, that is

• Monaco GP / F1 Driving Championship
• Indianapolis 500
• 24 Hours of Le Mans

Marc Gene has to remember how to drive first ...

 

[Appie]

I read somewhere on an dutch site that the Audi R10 TDI engine will use vegetable waste for fuel in Le Mans. Any news about that?

 

[NapoleonMikey]

has anyone herd weather or not the FIA was letting Peugoet build a new chassis for the race?

 

[Motominded]

From Ultimatecarpage

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/feature/21/2008-24-Hours-of-Le-Mans-Preview.html