Title: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: championaudi on January 10, 2009, 07:19:10 pm
:o Mr brabham says no works Aston GT1's at LM this year.......
Aston Martin driver David Brabham does not expect the 2008 GT1-winning team to participate in the Le Mans 24 Hours this year - but confirmed that an LMP1 project is on Aston's agenda.
"From what I understand, Aston Martin aren't going back to Le Mans as a factory team with the GT1," he said at the Autosport International Show today.
"They might do in LMP1 but I think they're still trying to get that organised.
"I've been fortunate to have Aston Martin Racing ask me for several years to be involved in their programme. They haven't rung me this year because there's probably no programme."
Maybe they aren't? or maybe they are ,but without brabs ;D ;D ;D
Aston Martin driver David Brabham does not expect the 2008 GT1-winning team to participate in the Le Mans 24 Hours this year - but confirmed that an LMP1 project is on Aston's agenda.
"From what I understand, Aston Martin aren't going back to Le Mans as a factory team with the GT1," he said at the Autosport International Show today.
"They might do in LMP1 but I think they're still trying to get that organised.
"I've been fortunate to have Aston Martin Racing ask me for several years to be involved in their programme. They haven't rung me this year because there's probably no programme."
Maybe they aren't? or maybe they are ,but without brabs ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: geoffd on January 11, 2009, 10:47:35 am
Reading between the lines on DSC i reckon we will see a privateer team (Jet Alliance??, Gigawave?) run effectively works DBR9's, and hopefully a LMP1 entry, along with at least 1 GT2 Vantage. So I doubt we will see the final decider between P&M and AMR, sadly
Last Friday the plans for the Subaru WRC team members were being announced to them I understand....
Last Friday the plans for the Subaru WRC team members were being announced to them I understand....
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Bentley boy on January 11, 2009, 11:26:34 am
The Prodrive stand @ the Autosport show had the GT2 Aston on it. Boy did it look mighty fine :-* :-*
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: championaudi on January 11, 2009, 04:09:34 pm
alas i dont think jet alliance will be there as they has announced they are skipping LMS this year
http://jetallianceracing.com/2index.php
I do hope my hopes are not just pinned on Team Modena as there choice of drivers can be concerning..........!!!
http://jetallianceracing.com/2index.php
I do hope my hopes are not just pinned on Team Modena as there choice of drivers can be concerning..........!!!
Title: Works coupe Aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Steve Pyro on January 16, 2009, 06:29:51 pm
They'll be running a coupe in LMP1 http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090116/FREE/901169989 (http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090116/FREE/901169989)
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Nordic on January 16, 2009, 06:51:49 pm
Very good news!!
I expect the GT1 cars will also be there, but run as private cars.
I expect the GT1 cars will also be there, but run as private cars.
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Andy Zarse on January 16, 2009, 07:35:46 pm
I do hope my hopes are not just pinned on Team Modena as there choice of drivers can be concerning..........!!!
One word; Mansells :(
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Lazy B'stard on January 17, 2009, 04:28:01 pm
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Aston Martin will be represented in the 24 Hours of Le Mans by a pair of Gulf-liveried LMP1 coupes built by Lola. Aston Martin Racing, which is run by the Prodrive organization, has put together a deal to mount a strong Le Mans challenge on the 50th anniversary of its only overall win in the French endurance classic
Oh good its public knowledge at last ;D ;D
Naughty Fran and Martin....LB got me drunk at the Classic and made me tell all. Supprised that after 2 years of planning the news hadn't got out before now!
Si
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Fran on January 17, 2009, 07:38:01 pm
Naughty Fran and Martin....LB got me drunk at the Classic and made me tell all.
I dont believe you needed a lot of encouragement for the first part of that scenario Dr S!
F
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: nopanic - neil on January 17, 2009, 08:22:30 pm
Naughty Fran and Martin....LB got me drunk at the Classic and made me tell all.
I dont believe you needed a lot of encouragement for the first part of that scenario Dr S!
F
Make the mind wonder and wander ::)
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: championaudi on January 17, 2009, 11:14:08 pm
I do hope my hopes are not just pinned on Team Modena as there choice of drivers can be concerning..........!!!
One word; Mansells
I leave the country for 5 mins and this happens
I swear i didnt know ........!!!!
But a gulf aston lola, well ,id like to know more................ ;D ;D
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Lazy B'stard on January 18, 2009, 09:40:59 am
Naughty Fran and Martin....LB got me drunk at the Classic and made me tell all.
I dont believe you needed a lot of encouragement for the first part of that scenario Dr S!
Make the mind wonder and wander ::)
What are you suggesting young man? :lol:
I never get drunk unless forced to by good company. Anyway it's the second part that bothered me, I'd managed to keep the Aston thing a secret for weeks. You'll have no idea what trouble I'll be in now- they are watching you know!
How have you all been keeping?
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Fran on January 18, 2009, 08:49:58 pm
I'd managed to keep the Aston thing a secret for weeks
You will have to give us credit for not spilling the beans... or is it simply that we werent listening to a word you were blathering on about!!!
F
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on January 18, 2009, 09:13:52 pm
I heard the news yesterday from Posh Zarse while attending an impromptu meeting at the new Zarse palace. Steve cracked his sump on the way to mine and oiled my drive heavily( all of it) so I had to take him to Horsham so he could go skiiing today...
Cheers for the accomodation and crying laughter Andy! ;D ;D
Cheers for the accomodation and crying laughter Andy! ;D ;D
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Martini...LB on January 18, 2009, 09:14:31 pm
Likewise Fran... don't remember that bit... do I?
Any news on the Saab front Si?
And what is the yelo truck? Hope you are not going to lower the tone... is it to be the new Commer or Popemobile?
Any news on the Saab front Si?
And what is the yelo truck? Hope you are not going to lower the tone... is it to be the new Commer or Popemobile?
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Lazy B'stard on January 19, 2009, 06:07:21 am
SAAB went on the backburner when our home and the garage went under water I'm affraid. Might look into it this summer once we're back on the level. Will have to see how things pan out. Have just commited to the NESCRO rally championship in our 67 SAAB just to keep my hand in.
As to the Aston thing Mart, if you look at the 'Back from the classic' thread, you almost spilt the beans! Something must have soaked in. ;D
As to the Aston thing Mart, if you look at the 'Back from the classic' thread, you almost spilt the beans! Something must have soaked in. ;D
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Martini...LB on January 19, 2009, 06:19:11 pm
SAAB went on the backburner when our home and the garage went under water I'm affraid. Might look into it this summer once we're back on the level. Will have to see how things pan out. Have just commited to the NESCRO rally championship in our 67 SAAB just to keep my hand in.
As to the Aston thing Mart, if you look at the 'Back from the classic' thread, you almost spilt the beans! Something must have soaked in. ;D
As to the Aston thing Mart, if you look at the 'Back from the classic' thread, you almost spilt the beans! Something must have soaked in. ;D
How many secrets were there?... I am totally flummoxed... I think something soaked in alright but it may have been the vodka...
>Martini...
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Fran on January 19, 2009, 06:30:05 pm
I think something soaked in alright but it may have been the vodka...
I never quite got over the drenching when I was putting my tent up.....
F
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Lazy B'stard on January 20, 2009, 06:17:27 pm
Quote from: Martini...LB
How many secrets were there?... I am totally flummoxed... I think something soaked in alright but it may have been the vodka...
>Martini...
Oh Martin, there were just the two secrets,
The SAAB thing which was no secret except to Mrs Sconefinger.
And the big secret was Aston will be building a LMP1 car with Lola and running it in Gulf colours because DR was pissed off at not being able to play at F1 for the forseeable, its part of a three year plan to put Gulf back on the podium which they have wanted to do since they got a new head honcho a few years back who likes a spot of motor racing. The Gulf boys really want this, and you know what, I think they could just pull it off. theres plenty of money coming from the Arabs so why not. But just remember that i didn't tell you anything- if you know what I mean ;D
Will have to keep you away from the Pastis if you cannot remember a bit of gossip like that!
Si
Title: Re: no works aston's at le sarthe
Post by: Martini...LB on January 20, 2009, 06:22:47 pm
Quote from: Martini...LB
How many secrets were there?... I am totally flummoxed... I think something soaked in alright but it may have been the vodka...
>Martini...
Oh Martin, there were just the two secrets,
The SAAB thing which was no secret except to Mrs Sconefinger.
And the big secret was Aston will be building a LMP1 car with Lola and running it in Gulf colours because DR was pissed off at not being able to play at F1 for the forseeable, its part of a three year plan to put Gulf back on the podium which they have wanted to do since they got a new head honcho a few years back who likes a spot of motor racing. The Gulf boys really want this, and you know what, I think they could just pull it off. theres plenty of money coming from the Arabs so why not. But just remember that i didn't tell you anything- if you know what I mean ;D
Will have to keep you away from the Pastis if you cannot remember a bit of gossip like that!
Si
Now I remember ::) It is just that you told me not to tell anyone so I promptly forgot so that I wouldn't... if you know what I mean.
Mind you, you guys told me so much stuff it is not surprising that some slipped away. At least I remember now that you have told me... ;)
>Martini... LB
