Mansell And McNish Join Brits Battling At Le Mans
Hero drivers confirmed as ACO publishes official entries for 24hrs
There will be plenty of drivers and cars for Brits to cheer at the Le Mans 24hrs this year, as the official entry list released today by the ACO reveals.
Brit sports car ace Allan McNish is back as a works Audi driver, Aston returns with its Gulf sponsored LMP1 machines and Darren Turner at the wheel, while legendary F1-ace Nigel Mansell is also confirmed as an LMP1 Ginetta-Zytek entry along with sons Leo and Greg.
Further down in the GT2 category, Jaguar is making a welcome return to Le Mans with an RSR-run XKR. Touring car legend Andy Priaulx is also set for a GT2 drive in one of two works-entered BMW M3s.
The entry list for the supposedly reinvigorated GT1 class is a mild disappointment, however, with only three 'new rules' cars out of a total of eight entries - and no Maserati MC12s.
Disappointed with the GT1 list...that's always been one of the big furballs of LM!
One lap I think and had mechanics out in the crown borrowing parts from road cars
However, they were impressive in the Asian series, in which they earned their entry, so hopefully they'll be a bit more dserious this year.
In other news, I believe the Jaguar might face some scrutineering difficulties once it appears at an actual race.
One lap I think and had mechanics out in the crown borrowing parts from road cars
Like talking to the FANS!!
My biggest disappointment at Le Mans, was when Brundle just buggered offffff and never took it upon himself to commiserate with HIS fans!
Nigel if you read this, you have nothing to prove to your fans, but loads of respect to gain by acknowledging us!
I'll be the first to condemn them if they return to form, but I think they deserve the benefit of the doubt based on most recent evidence.
They'll screw it up now, won't they!
One lap I think and had mechanics out in the crown borrowing parts from road cars
However, they were impressive in the Asian series, in which they earned their entry, so hopefully they'll be a bit more dserious this year.
In other news, I believe the Jaguar might face some scrutineering difficulties once it appears at an actual race.
I'll be the first to condemn them if they return to form, but I think they deserve the benefit of the doubt based on most recent evidence.
They'll screw it up now, won't they!
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