Only One TVR At Le Mans?!!!

[GCerbera]

Have I heard correctly that only one TVR has got into Le Mans and the other is only
way down the reserve list?

That would be such a shame for the team and us fans.

Hope I've heard wrong.

[murcielago]

I thought they were both going to Le Mans?

>> Edited by murcielago on Thursday 25th March 21:14

[HarryW]

I really hope this is a bum steer, can't see the team being that intersted in going to all that effort to field one car.
Hope this is totally wrong or its going to spoil the support of a few thousand of the paying public as well .

Harry

[B T]

Hi Guys,
It would seam to be true we have 1 entry,
and second reserve for GT, but hey thats not to bad at our 1st attempt at leman's is it.

We have made a huge effort at geting to Lemans, and its paid of,and we will be going so again thats not bad,and we have the best supporters in the world,so I don't think we should be disappointed.


Bert.

>> Edited by B T on Thursday 25th March 23:28

[PetrolTed]

Nice one.

[GCerbera]

Thanks for clarification Bert, very much appreciated.

Are you able to say if the team will carry any restrictions due to numbers sold?

If the intense support you will receive could be converted, you'd win the race out right.

Wishing you & the team every success - we'll be right there with you all week. Roll on June.

Graham
TCR The Cerbera Register

www.TVR-Cerbera.com


>> Edited by GCerbera on Friday 26th March 00:18

[HarryW]

Cheers for the clarification Burt, still very disapointing though.
What historically are the chances of the reseve car getting a run , here's hoping.
I assume that there will be a dozen Porka's, not that its a bad car mind, however soon it will be the Porche GT championship , can't be good for the sport IMHO.

Harry

[GCerbera]

HarryW said:

I assume that there will be a dozen Porka's, not that its a bad car mind, however soon it will be the Porche GT championship , can't be good for the sport IMHO. Harry

Close...Nine.

GRAND TOURISME
70 * JMB RACING FRA LM GT FERRARI 360 MODENA 3586A
72 LUC ALPHAND AVENTURES FRA LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS 3598A
77 CHOROQ RACING TEAM JPN LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A
78 * PK SPORT LTD GBR LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS 3598A
80 MORGAN WORKS RACE TEAM GBR LM GT MORGAN AERO8 4500A
81 THE RACERS GROUP USA LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A
83 SEIKEL MOTORSPORT DEU LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS 3598A
85 * FREISINGER MOTORSPORT DEU LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A
86 * FREISINGER MOTORSPORT DEU LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A
87 * ORBIT USA LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A
89 CHAMBERLAIN - SYNERGY MOTORSPORT GBR LM GT TVR TUSCAN 400R 3996A
90 DALE WHITE, WHITE LIGHTNING RACING USA LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A
92 * CIRTEK MOTORSPORT AUT LM GT FERRARI 360 MODENA 3596A
95 * RISI COMPETIZIONE/GUISEPPE RISI USA LM GT FERRARI 360 MODENA 3586A

[Ballistic Banana]

Yeah its a shame theres only one TVR better than none though, lets hope the other may sneak in.

Good to see the Moggie is in there too though.

Who do they work out who gets invited, whats with the LE Mans qualifyier in April if we know whos going anyway... i thought this was for extra Places???

A very confused BB

I know you have to be Invited too by the ACO, is this True.

[GCerbera]

Ballistic Banana said:

How do they work out who gets invited,..... I know you have to be Invited too by the ACO, is this True.

Main criteria to be picked...
Errr, be French?!

I'm sure Monsieur Pescarolo would admit to that these days.

[HarryW]

GCerbera said:

HarryW said: I assume that there will be a dozen Porka's, not that its a bad car mind, however soon it will be the Porche GT championship , can't be good for the sport IMHO. Harry Close...Nine. GRAND TOURISME 70 * JMB RACING FRA LM GT FERRARI 360 MODENA 3586A 72 LUC ALPHAND AVENTURES FRA LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS 3598A 77 CHOROQ RACING TEAM JPN LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A 78 * PK SPORT LTD GBR LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS 3598A 80 MORGAN WORKS RACE TEAM GBR LM GT MORGAN AERO8 4500A 81 THE RACERS GROUP USA LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A 83 SEIKEL MOTORSPORT DEU LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS 3598A 85 * FREISINGER MOTORSPORT DEU LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A 86 * FREISINGER MOTORSPORT DEU LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A 87 * ORBIT USA LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A 89 CHAMBERLAIN - SYNERGY MOTORSPORT GBR LM GT TVR TUSCAN 400R 3996A 90 DALE WHITE, WHITE LIGHTNING RACING USA LM GT PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSR 3598A 92 * CIRTEK MOTORSPORT AUT LM GT FERRARI 360 MODENA 3596A 95 * RISI COMPETIZIONE/GUISEPPE RISI USA LM GT FERRARI 360 MODENA 3586A

Um 9 from 14, certainly know how to make it diverse for the crowds don't they. I wonder why other manufacturers think hard before investing money in GT racing then .

Harry

Still dissapointed, and they want to build our multi-billion pound aircraft carriers too

[GCerbera]

HarryW said:

Um 9 from 14, certainly know how to make it diverse for the crowds don't they. I wonder why other manufacturers think hard before investing money in GT racing then . Harry

Big can of worms there Harry.

It seems one team completed every race in the ALMS for two years and did well
at Sebring and STILL got over looked.

No logic there, except perhaps...French!

[HarryW]

OK then I'll shut up, until after the event .

Harry

Still not happy btw......... got to admire their style though; sorta like big bad dave down the pub, 'if you don't like it you can feck off'

[top fuel]

GCerbera said:

Ballistic Banana said: How do they work out who gets invited,..... I know you have to be Invited too by the ACO, is this True. Main criteria to be picked... Errr, be French?! I'm sure Monsieur Pescarolo would admit to that these days.

Check this out:

PROTOTYPE "LM" P2
24 RACHEL WELTER FRA LM P2 WR 1999T
31 * COURAGE COMPETITION FRA LM P2 COURAGE JPX 3400A
32 * INTERSPORT RACING USA LMP 675 LOLA JUDD 3397A
33 COURAGE COMPETITION FRA LM P2 COURAGE JPX 3400A
34 EPSILON SPORT FRA LM P2 COURAGE JPX 3400A
35 EPSILON SPORT FRA LM P2 COURAGE JPX 3400A
37 PAUL BELMONDO RACING FRA LM P2 COURAGE AER 1995T
* Pre-selected Competitors

Hmmmmmmmmmmm! Nationality?

[HarryW]

Clique.....................is that a French word btw

H

[jamesc]

Both cars finished Sebring and both cars should start Le Mans!

[Hansgerd]

They indeed should be able to run both cars. They are definately more qualified than e.g. Choro Q Racing Team (actually never heared of them) or Welter (Yes, that was the one which kicked out No 91 last year). To top it off there are five Courages in LMP2 and no Pilbeam although I know there were some applications. ACO

[Ballistic Banana]

jamesc said:

Both cars finished Sebring and both cars should start Le Mans!

News to me, Thought only one actually finished proper

I wonder if a French Consortium took over TVR(good help us if they did) we would get More In

Prehaps TVRCC of France should try and raise a team.

BB

[DustyC]

B T said:

Hi Guys, It would seam to be true we have 1 entry, and second reserve for GT, but hey thats not to bad at our 1st attempt at leman's is it. We have made a huge effort at geting to Lemans, and its paid of,and we will be going so again thats not bad,and we have the best supporters in the world,so I don't think we should be disappointed. Bert. >> Edited by B T on Thursday 25th March 23:28

Well done Bert.
Under what circumstances will the reserves get in?
Im guessing if someone else;
1. fails to meet regualtions
2. team falls apart (lack of funds, resources)
3. team pulls out
Are there other reasons? What hope is there on getting the other car in?
Do the reserve cars still have to do the practice and qualifying sessions?

[tornado]

Well done Bert, Gareth and Team

An entry into Le Mans at your first attempt, all your hard work and preperations are paying off

One entry will surely allow you to be more focussed, without having to stretch resource.

Wish you all well and look forward to seeing the cars in action soon.