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Well, I've created this thread to amalgamate all the ALMS stuff that goes on so that less things are missed.
First off, the word on the street is that Lexus may be in GT2 with an IS-F, expect at 470 hp V6 beneath the hood.
GT2 is sure gonna be awesome with all the manufacturers duking it out.
I was also wondering why the IS-F pictured has sidespipes? Is there an advantage?
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Nice to see Lexus in there. Can't wait for it to start. Maybe I should follow it more closely this season.Originally Posted by Kitdy
Maybe it's an aerodynamical/weight advantage?
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I think it has to do with flow.
Oh, and go Aston and FLying lizard...
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I also heard Peterson/White Lightning is out for this year due to financial troubles - they apparently lost a lot of money from the cancellation of the Dakar rally, but the decision not to run was made before that.
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Lexus, or someone, has been showing similar pics for two years.
Maybe someday it will happen.
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Will be a very interesting year in GT2.
Speaking of ALMS, any new teams coming to the LMP classes that could give Penske or Audi a run?
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Nothing that I've heard of, and I'm pretty sure that it would be out by now that someone new was coming to the LMP classes.
There is a rumour that Peugeot will attend some of the big races (Sebring, Petit Le Mans, Laguna Seca), and duke it out with Audi.
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I hope the 2008 rules slow down Penske and Acura enough to require a move to LMP1 in order to compete for overall. In the meantime I can't blame them for exploiting the loop hole. I'd love to see Peugeot compete, though I can't understand why they would except for bragging writes. Won't they have an R10 to contend with in LMS anyways?
I'm baffled that none of the FIA GT or LMS GT1 teams are coming here to compete. Sure you have to go up against the best funded and most developed GT1 program in the world, but they're not unbeatable. Besides, they'd be guaranteed a podium if they can finish.
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Islam sux!
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It'll be great to see the 908 beaten by the RS Spyder if they participate in any of the shorter races...
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Corvette Racing has announced that they will run next year's C6.R on E85 cellulosic ethanol; made from wood chips, not corn.
Pics below.
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smart move for them......at least someone is thinking beyond the corn lobbyist of US....
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Some Sebring test times from today.
#2 Audi 1:43.821
#07 Peugeot 1:43.974
#9 Acura 1:45.638
#16 Porsche 1:47.065
#15 Acura 1:48.578
#20 Porsche 1:50.407
#37 Lola 1:51.427
GT2
#62 Ferrari 2:02.837
#21 Panoz 2:03.801
#71 Ferrari 2:03.866
#48 Ferrari 2:07.125
Also:
Jim Bell, one of the elite names in the history of sports car racing, announced today a shared venture with prominent businessman Michael Fux to launch a GT1 program with an Aston Martin DBR9 in the American Le Mans Series.
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There is talk at Daily Sports Car - Sportscar Racing's Internet Magazine that Michael Schumacher might make an appearance at the Sebring 12 Hours. In a Ferrari of course; probably one of the factory backed Risi cars.
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That's not happening anymore but it would have been awesome. Although, I would like to see the Lizards stand some kind of chance too.
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