The Le Mans General Discussion Thread

[Mac K]

Has Dempsey confirmed what class he'll be running in..?

 

[lemansfanatic]

He's in a class of his own. He is a cool character and a good guy, who was responsible for getting the team partnered with different charitable organizations. He's not a bad actor too, but to be fair I like him a lot more after the interview where he said he he acted to pay the bills but if he had to choose one, racing was his first love. I think of him as the Steve McQueen of our generation, only not quite as cool but with a bigger heart. Anyway, I am going on like a schoolgirl but I will be rooting for Dempsey racing.

 

[Tower Turn 13]

Yeah he seems pretty level headed, nice, and eager to learn the craft of racing. In a world of hot-heads (racing), it's good to have a few Patrick Dempseys around.

 

[Mac K]

Can't say I'm a fan of his movies, they're all "Girly" it seems.. However he seems like a really cool guy whose passionate about racing and isn't just doing it for the publicity. He always seems so eager to help out and learn from other drivers and judging by a few interviews I've seen with him he knows what he's talking about. Cool guy.

 

[hawkeye122]

According to Autosport, it seems Greaves will be at Sebring this year. Odd to think they'd make the journey and have no one to compete with... Unless they know something we dont

 

[Tower Turn 13]

You guys see this? Risi is back.

 

[hawkeye122]

You guys see this? Risi is back.

Old

 

[Tower Turn 13]

Anyone going to the Sebring winter test? It's only a few hours away from me and the price is definitely right.

 

[Northstar]

Has Dempsey confirmed what class he'll be running in..?

Sounds like GTE or GTC.

 

[freshseth83]

No one is keeping up with the news here it seems, so I'll put it out there for you guys-

Entry list for the 2013 FIA WEC (2 Toyota's season long!!!)

LMP1
1. Audi Sport Team Joest Audi Andre Lotterer
2. Audi Sport Team Joest Audi Tom Kristensen
7. Toyota Racing Toyota Alex Wurz
8. Toyota Racing Toyota Anthony Davidson
12. Rebellion Racing Lola-Toyota Nicolas Prost
21. Strakka Racing HPD-Honda Nick Leventis

LMP2
24. OAK Racing Morgan-Nissan Jacques Nicolet
25. Delta-ADR ORECA-Nissan John Martin
26. G-Drive Racing ORECA-Nissan Roman Rusinov
28. Gulf Racing Middle East Lola-Nissan Fabien Giroix
29. Gulf Racing Middle East Lola-Nissan Frederic Fatien
30. HVM Status GP Lola-Judd Jonathan Kennard
31. Lotus Lotus Kevin Weeda
32. Lotus Lotus Thomas Holzer
35. OAK Racing Morgan-Nissan Olivier Pla
41. Greaves Motorsport Zytek-Nissan Christian Zugel
44. Starworks Motorsport HPD-Honda Alex Popow
45. OAK Racing Morgan-Nissan David Heinemeier Hansson
49. Pecom Racing (AF Corse) ORECA-Nissan Luis Perez Companc

GTE Pro
51. AF Corse Ferrari Gianmaria Bruni
71. AF Corse Ferrari Olivier Beretta
91. Porsche AG Team Manthey Porsche Marc Lieb
92. Porsche AG Team Manthey Porsche Jorg Bergmeister
97. Aston Martin Racing Aston Martin Darren Turner
99. Aston Martin Racing Aston Martin Stefan Mucke

GTE Am
50. Larbre Competition Corvette Patrick Bornhauser
57. Krohn Racing Ferrari Tracy Krohn
61. AF Corse Ferrari Jack Gerber
76. Imsa Performance Porsche Raymond Narac
81. 8Star Motorsports Ferrari Enzo Potolicchio
88. Proton Competition Porsche Christian Ried
95. Aston Martin Racing Aston Martin Allan Simonsen
96. Aston Martin Racing Aston Martin Roald Goethe

 

[Shoe67]

Corvette. Is that the C6 still I assume?

 

[Northstar]

Corvette. Is that the C6 still I assume?

Yes, we won't be seeing the C7.R until next year most likely(and the year after that for GTE Am obviously).

 

[RACECAR]

Lotus, so nice they named themselves twice.

 

[freshseth83]

What're you on about? That's autosport's list for starters. Lotus is named twice because it's chassis and engine in LMP2... and there are two Lotus's?

 

[Northstar]

What're you on about? That's autosport's list for starters. Lotus is named twice because it's chassis and engine in LMP2... and there are two Lotus's?

I see someone has never seen News Radio.

 

[freshseth83]

I'm just clarifying why they're on there twice (if that was a legitimate concern). I care not for news radio, sorry.

 

[RACECAR]

I'm just clarifying why they're on there twice (if that was a legitimate concern). I care not for news radio, sorry.

I'll just say this: it wasn't

 

[Sam48]

The Viper is back at Lemans

 

[Tower Turn 13]

That LMP2 lineup looks baller.

 

[gogatrs]

No Deltawing? Not sure if good or bad.

GT Pro is going to be EPIC at Le Mans.
3 Ferraris. 2 factory supported Porsches, Aston Martins, Vipers, and Vettes.

And 2 Toyotas.

Can't wait.

 

[RACECAR]

No Deltawing? Not sure if good or bad.

Its not eligible for the WEC or Le Mans, only for ALMS

 

[gogatrs]

Its not eligible for the WEC or Le Mans, only for ALMS

Well neither is this Green GT car or whatever. And it wasn't eligible last year either.

 

[Mac K]

Corvette will wipe the floor with the Vipers . Haha.

 

[Furinkazen]

Well neither is this Green GT car or whatever. And it wasn't eligible last year either.

Because it's the garage 56 occupant, just for this race.

And Corvette won't win. 4 Aston's mate

 

[RACECAR]

Well neither is this Green GT car or whatever. And it wasn't eligible last year either.

It is Only this year for Garage 56. The Deltawing was a one time only occupant because of Garage 56 so again, its not eligible hence why its not on the list. Also, nothing in Garage 56 is eligible for the WEC.

 

[gogatrs]

And Corvette won't win. 4 Aston's mate

Are you kidding? 2 Manthey Porsches with factory support. How can Porsche not win.

I'm just surprised they invited this green GT car or whatever it's called and not the Deltawing.

 

[Furinkazen]

Are you kidding? 2 Manthey Porsches with factory support. How can Porsche not win.

I'm just surprised they invited this green GT car or whatever it's called and not the Deltawing.

Purpose of Garage 56 is to showcase a new car each year.

And Porsche, yeah well Aston ftw

 

[Mac K]

Porsche vs Aston vs Ferrari vs Corvette vs Viper all with factory support? I'm salivating right now just thinking about it..

 

[vetteman24]

I think this will be the best Le Mans in years because of the factory support in GTE is amazing and a sweet field once again Good Job ACO/FIA

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Corvette will wipe the floor with the Vipers . Haha.

I beg to differ . The Viper will scare everyone off the track, it's a poisonous car now..... Hehe .

I think this will be the best Le Mans in years because of the factory support in GTE is amazing and a sweet field once again Good Job ACO/FIA

I know right?