74th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans picks

Jaguar D-Type

02-21-2006, 08:27 PM

LMP1: # 7 Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R10 TDI

LMP2: # 25 RML Lola B05/40-AER

GT1: # 64 Corvette Racing Chevrolet Corvette C6-R

GT2: # 77 Panoz Esperante GTLM from Multimatic Motorsports Team Panoz

The following twelve cars have been selected for the GT1 class:

- One Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT

- Three Ferrari 550 Maranellos

- One Saleen S7R

- Two Chevrolet Corvette C6-Rs

- One Chevrolet Corvette C5-R

- Four Aston Martin DBR9s

Check this link

First 38 cars selected (http://www.lemans.org/sport/sport/actu/2006_02_22_38_engages_gb.html )

TheStang00

02-28-2006, 12:54 AM

i think it will be cool to see how the audi R10 does.

as far as the GT1 class, id like to see the aston martins win, but in all reality i think one of the corvettes will win. i dont know much about how well the new C6 is doing, but the C5R might still be fast enough to win...

btw- i have seen that the ford gt is being entered into racing finally, do you think theres any chance itll get into one of these races eventually? like GT1 or GT2

Jaguar D-Type

03-01-2006, 11:16 PM

The privateer Corvette C5-R for Le Mans is updated so it should be fast.

The factory Corvette C6-Rs won 10 out of 11 races last year.

The cars in the Speed World Challenge aren't the same as the GT1 or GT2 cars of the ALMS and Le Mans.

"Mark LoPilato had planned on bringing the Ford GT into WCGT competition but he and his team have thought it best to develop the package this year and bring the GT into full competition in 2007.

LoPilato will instead run the US American Resources Porsche he raced in 2005 while the Ford GT is readied for primetime. LoPilato and his Redline Racing team have been making extensive modifications to make their twin turbo a more competitive package."

- http://www.theracesite.com/index.cfm?pagetype=2&form_article=11069

http://www.world-challenge.com

Jaguar D-Type

03-31-2006, 02:34 AM

2006 entry list

12 cars in LMP1

12 cars in LMP2

12 cars in GT1

14 cars in GT2

http://www.lemans.org/sport/sport/actu/2006_03_29_selectionnes_gb.html

81Z28

04-04-2006, 01:57 PM

I want to see if the r10 is as reliable as the r8 proved to be.
I think the R10 has a really good chance of winning
I also think the c-6r is going to maitain it's winning streak.
i think panoz has a shot at taking gt2 if they stay in one piece.

Vettribution

04-18-2006, 04:10 PM

Those Vettes are awesome. I think it really shows how far Chevy has come with the Corvette since the C5 has come out. Now if only the rest of their car lineup could follow suit.

Jaguar D-Type

05-31-2006, 01:12 AM

The ultimate test of endurance and speed was first held on May 26-27, 1923 and has only been cancelled in 1936 due to economic turmoil and from 1940 to 1948 during World War II. The race is run on a semi-permanent track that, in its current configuration, is 8.482 miles long. The circuit includes many country roads that remain open to the public when not in use for the race.

Next Sunday, June 4th, will be the Test Day.

Last year marked the first time the Automobile Club de l'Ouest positioned the Test Day two weeks out from the 24 Hours, the most prestigious auto race in the world. Prior to 2005 the Test Days were held near the middle of May, meaning teams left their cars, equipment and many times personnel in France (or elsewhere in Europe) for upwards of a full month.

TheStang00

05-31-2006, 12:40 PM

the most prestigious auto race in the world.

it is my opinion, and many other peoples... that this term is reserved for Indy....

Jaguar D-Type

06-01-2006, 11:31 PM

it is my opinion, and many other peoples... that this term is reserved for Indy....

True. I should have said that Le Mans is the most prestigious sports car race in the world.

395,000,000 TV viewers in 110 countries watched the 73rd 24 Hours of Le Mans.

http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/live/actu/2006_03_22_canal_gb.html

The factory Aston Martin Racing team will run with Michelin tires at Le Mans. They had Pirelli tires when running the past three ALMS races and will use Pirelli tires if they run the rest of the ALMS season.

Aston Martin Racing driver line-up, tires, 25 more kilos, etc (http://www.astonmartinracing.com/news?a=c4b2f003-a88a-4fdd-a40d-47f1fac0069c)

Oliver Gavin's thoughts on Le Mans

http://www.olivergavin.com/news.cfm/title/Oliver%27%27s%20Thoughts%20Pre%20Le%20Mans/flag/2/id/263

Jaguar D-Type

06-02-2006, 01:02 AM

Entry change: Withdrawal of Team Icer Brakes' Ferrari F430 GTC

Team Icer Brakes was forced to drop out at the last possible moment due to damage to their Ferrari received in an accident at the Le Mans Series event at Spa. Seikel Motorsport's Porsche will take its place on the entry list.

http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/live/actu/2006_06_01_forfait_gb.html

http://www.infoscourse.org/2006_LMS/02_Spa/02_Spa_064.jpg

Jaguar D-Type

06-06-2006, 05:42 PM

Results from Test Day

Full results: http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/live/chronos/chronos_gb.html

Top Three in Class From Test Day

LMP1

1 - #17 - Pescarolo Sport - Pescarolo - 3:30.195
2 - #7 - Audi Sport Team Joest - Audi R10 - 3:32.090
1 - #16 - Pescarolo Sport - Pescarolo - 3:32.205

LMP2

1 - #25 - RML - MG Lola EX264 - 3:41.873
2 - #22 - Rollcentre Racing - Radical SR9 - 3:43.373
3 - #33 - Intersport Racing - Lola B05/40 - 3:43.408

LMGT1

1 - #007 - Aston Martin Racing - Aston Martin DBR9 - 3:51.408
2 - #009 - Aston Martin Racing - Aston Martin DBR9 - 3:52.664
3 - #64 - Corvette Racing - Chevrolet Corvette C6-R - 3:53.029

LMGT2

1 - #87 - Scuderia Ecosse - Ferrari F430 GTC - 4:04.252
2 - #76 - IMSA Performance Matmut - Porsche 996 GT3 RSR - 4:04.914
2 - #80 - Flying Lizard Motorsports - Porsche 996 GT3 RSR - 4:05.600

2.2 Straight six

06-08-2006, 10:01 PM

Results from Test Day

LMP1

1 - #17 - Pescarolo Sport - Pescarolo - 3:30.195
2 - #7 - Audi Sport Team Joest - Audi R10 - 3:32.090
1 - #16 - Pescarolo Sport - Pescarolo - 3:32.205

i hope audi take it again, i'll never tire of watching them win.

TheStang00

06-08-2006, 11:53 PM

^ i think it would be cool to see them win simply because of the diesel engine.

2.2 Straight six

06-08-2006, 11:55 PM

yea, it is a bit of a revolution. and that thing is a torque monster. i think the reliability with the power will be a recipe for success, audi are known for their winnings in Le Mans. i'd be surprised if they dont get it this year. i sure hope they win.

pimp349

06-14-2006, 12:19 AM

Hey guys....I'm going there this year...any suggestions or recommendations? (other than NOT to mess with the crazy British fans)

vinnym86

06-18-2006, 03:59 AM

interesting the #7 R10 had a turbo failure. Audi team said its their first EVER in Le Mans.

pimp349

06-21-2006, 04:18 PM

nugundam93

06-24-2006, 07:59 PM

congrats to audi for the win and hooray for diesels. :D

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