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« Reply #30 on: March 04, 2015, 04:55:11 am » |
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Huh? That's a strange choice for the driver lineup, I wouldn't think Nissan would need rent-a-schmuck drivers. One of the things I've always liked about sports car racing is that with the big factory teams, the drivers are usually all top hired guns.
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« Reply #31 on: March 04, 2015, 11:06:39 am » |
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Buncombe overtook 18 cars on lap 1 at monza last year, not too bad. Chilton? nice hair and is good at video games? We shall see.
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« Reply #32 on: March 04, 2015, 12:01:07 pm » |
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To be honest, I'm shocked that Chilton hasn't landed in Indycar yet, that series has become the favorite destination for kids with mediocre talent, but have parents with fat bank accounts.
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« Reply #33 on: March 04, 2015, 06:01:18 pm » |
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Buncombe I can understand, (think he is also mates with Button, so that may have oiled the wheels a bit!), and he does seem pretty quick
Chilton did drive an LMP (with his brother) when he was only 16 so he does have a bit of history, but really cant see the logic of putting him in the car.
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« Reply #34 on: March 04, 2015, 08:07:25 pm » |
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Apparently Nissan have had to pack up early whilst testing at Sebring. Really hope they iron out them bugs come the start of the season....
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« Reply #35 on: March 05, 2015, 07:13:05 am » |
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Seem's like bit's broke on the car. Suppose that's what testing is for.
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« Reply #36 on: March 17, 2015, 11:51:05 pm » |
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« Reply #37 on: March 18, 2015, 07:30:33 am » |
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Seem's like bit's broke on the car. Suppose that's what testing is for.
If media reports are correct they've just done 25 laps at Sebring before they packed their gear and left. Sorry, but for a manufactorer the size of Nissan that's a joke - remember, they're working on that project for more than a year now. I'm still suspicious that this whole Nissan engagement is a low-key low-budget marketing campaign focused on getting maximum media attention with that front engine concept (which they already got) than on proper racing against their competitors. The fact that they've announced to leave out Silverstone AND Spa doesn't make me too optimistic - BTW: Has anyone ever seen that they do have a second car at all by now? All pictures I've seen show only #23 - and it's less than 90 days 'til the big one. Let's wait what excuses they'll come up with for a piss poor performance on the Le Mans test day - if they show up there at all. <\rant>. Werner |
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« Reply #38 on: March 18, 2015, 08:47:54 am » |
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I'm not very optimistic about them lining up on the grid at LM. |
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« Reply #39 on: March 18, 2015, 09:10:26 am » |
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Certainly not with three cars anyway.
Isn't this a Nissan America project rather than an actual Nissan project?
There's still a chance for the Viper yet!
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« Reply #40 on: March 18, 2015, 09:49:56 am » |
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I thought the Viper was already in.
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« Reply #41 on: March 18, 2015, 10:59:23 am » |
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Perhaps I'm mistaken?
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« Reply #42 on: March 18, 2015, 12:08:23 pm » |
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"Aston Martin AMR-One" Anyone ?
I think they will be there(too much of a PR disaster not to turn up after all the fanfare) but if they last more than a few hours and are anywhere near the pace I'd be amazed but I do hope they can pull it together.
Supposedly they have a relatively small budget too which explains Chilton.
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« Reply #43 on: March 18, 2015, 02:47:38 pm » |
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Reading on DSC, they have to alter the Rollhoop to pass the crash test. After that, perhaps Sebring proved how fragile the car is? It is, after all, a notorious breaker of cars. I am disapointed not to see the car run at Silverstone and Spa, but if they ran, and it broke after 5 laps, what would we be saying about them then? Also, think back to Toyota, didn't they forgo the opening rounds to fettle the car? They weren't called cheap or PR chasers. I am prepared to give them the benefit of trust at the moment. Lets see what happens in the next 2 months http://www.dailysportscar.com/2015/03/17/nissan-delay-start-to-wec-lmp1-campaign-gt-r-lm-to-debut-at-le-mans.html |
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« Reply #44 on: March 19, 2015, 03:38:57 am » |
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"Aston Martin AMR-One" Anyone ?
That's going through my mind since the first time I saw a picture of the Nissan. Showing up at LM without racing at Spa ? Bad choice if you ask me ... |
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