MitchZ06
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They Took Our Jobs is a pretty classic name for a racing team and the man behind it all, hon1987, took the time to have a discussion with me about the coming season.
Its good to see such a diverse mix of cars on the grid, how is testing of the Zonda LM going?
Things are going okay in regards to testing, though we have little idea of where we are in terms of tyre degradation, fuel economy or long term pace! When the first test comes round we shall see where we are in regards to the rest of the field! Hopefully we are competitive!
Pagani doesnt have a motorsports record as such with their possible FIA GT entry being nixed because of homologation rules, do you hope to give the brand some silverware this season?
It's unfortunate such a brand as well known and associated with high performance as Pagani have little pedigree in motor ports, so hopefully we can give the guys at the Pagani factory and the fans something to cheer for!
What are your impressions of endurance racing on the street circuits?
For sure I was apprehensive at first, but having driven around the Rome circuit I can see an exciting race in prospect! The combination of the low grip cobble stones and barriers will make for an interesting race, and it won't just be about who or which car is the fastest but who can keep their car out of the pits!
The grid for GTE is set to be 10 entries, with so much competition what will your strategy be to come out on top? Or is that a secret?
I can't disclose our race strategy yet, but I can tell you qualifying will be key with such a large field!
So far the 2 Corvettes have set the early pace in testing along with one of the Audis with 1:04 laptimes at Rome. Does the Zonda have what it takes to run at the front of the grid?
Wow really? For sure the times are tight throughout the field, so let's wait and see where we are after testing and the qualifying. I'm confident we shouldn't be too far from the front the front runners!
Rome and Monza are considered home ground races for They Took Our Jobs, will you make the most of the 'home advantage'?
As we know, Italy, in particular Monza, is Tifosi territory. Unfortunately Ferrari aren't represented in this series, so we hope we can fill in the gap for them! For sure their support will be much appreciated in the heat of battle, and we hope to reward them with podiums, and who knows perhaps victories? I hope to hear plenty of the fans shouting forza Pagani!
What race on the calendar are you looking forward to?
All of them! I'm grateful for this opportunity to race on such prestigious tracks as Suzuka, Laguna Seca and of course, Le Mans!
With the recent addition of IndyWolf to your team will that ease the pressure on yourself to perform?
Mmm for sure we have the added pressure of trying out perform one and other, which is only healthy! I'm certain IndyWolf was approached with different offers up and down the paddock so I am lucky to count him as a team mate! The advantage of having such a team mate is you are afforded the chance to compare set ups, and have some one else to measure your self up against! I'm sure we will be pushing each other throughout the season!
Last but not least, Le Mans in June, will you be there?
For sure! Hopefully we have a car capable of taking the chequered flag!
Its good to see such a diverse mix of cars on the grid, how is testing of the Zonda LM going?
Things are going okay in regards to testing, though we have little idea of where we are in terms of tyre degradation, fuel economy or long term pace! When the first test comes round we shall see where we are in regards to the rest of the field! Hopefully we are competitive!
Pagani doesnt have a motorsports record as such with their possible FIA GT entry being nixed because of homologation rules, do you hope to give the brand some silverware this season?
It's unfortunate such a brand as well known and associated with high performance as Pagani have little pedigree in motor ports, so hopefully we can give the guys at the Pagani factory and the fans something to cheer for!
What are your impressions of endurance racing on the street circuits?
For sure I was apprehensive at first, but having driven around the Rome circuit I can see an exciting race in prospect! The combination of the low grip cobble stones and barriers will make for an interesting race, and it won't just be about who or which car is the fastest but who can keep their car out of the pits!
The grid for GTE is set to be 10 entries, with so much competition what will your strategy be to come out on top? Or is that a secret?
I can't disclose our race strategy yet, but I can tell you qualifying will be key with such a large field!
So far the 2 Corvettes have set the early pace in testing along with one of the Audis with 1:04 laptimes at Rome. Does the Zonda have what it takes to run at the front of the grid?
Wow really? For sure the times are tight throughout the field, so let's wait and see where we are after testing and the qualifying. I'm confident we shouldn't be too far from the front the front runners!
Rome and Monza are considered home ground races for They Took Our Jobs, will you make the most of the 'home advantage'?
As we know, Italy, in particular Monza, is Tifosi territory. Unfortunately Ferrari aren't represented in this series, so we hope we can fill in the gap for them! For sure their support will be much appreciated in the heat of battle, and we hope to reward them with podiums, and who knows perhaps victories? I hope to hear plenty of the fans shouting forza Pagani!
What race on the calendar are you looking forward to?
All of them! I'm grateful for this opportunity to race on such prestigious tracks as Suzuka, Laguna Seca and of course, Le Mans!
With the recent addition of IndyWolf to your team will that ease the pressure on yourself to perform?
Mmm for sure we have the added pressure of trying out perform one and other, which is only healthy! I'm certain IndyWolf was approached with different offers up and down the paddock so I am lucky to count him as a team mate! The advantage of having such a team mate is you are afforded the chance to compare set ups, and have some one else to measure your self up against! I'm sure we will be pushing each other throughout the season!
Last but not least, Le Mans in June, will you be there?
For sure! Hopefully we have a car capable of taking the chequered flag!
