2017 Le Mans Cup - 12h of Le Castellet in preparation

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 29 Dec 2013, 19:59

Équipe Fantomette is interested to run Audi LMP or Porsche GT works series

RealRacingRoots · Post by **RealRacingRoots** » 29 Dec 2013, 20:41

Just posting it here. The team that wins the Team's Championship in the GT-R WC earns an automatic entry for the GT class for the Le Mans 24. They will need to buy a car that is eligible for entry in the class if they do wish to come to Le Mans.

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 29 Dec 2013, 20:43

RealRacingRoots wrote:Just posting it here. The team that wins the Team's Championship in the GT-R WC earns an automatic entry for the GT class for the Le Mans 24. They will need to buy a car that is eligible for entry in the class if they do wish to come to Le Mans.

Yes, I forgot to mention it, so thanks for posting it.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 29 Dec 2013, 21:35

Il Barone Rampante tenders for the Nissan LMP1 Programme. We have successfully run a works programme for Nissan in the past, albeit in the short lived 1998 RTCC season. Nevertheless, the IBR-Nissan partnership was frontrunning throughout the half-season it endured, and the parternship has reached new heights this season with a new collaboration between Nissan's close ally Renault, which has already delivered three wins in F1RWRS this season, cementing a Top 3 position in RWRS' premier category as Renault's works partner in their debut season as a works manufacturer in the sport.

Failing that, we'd also consider doing GT's with Ferrari once again, as we currently run the works Ferrari programme in GTRWC, currently leading the teams and manufacturers' championships at the time of writing with the 550M.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 29 Dec 2013, 21:57

Equipe Gauthier is interested in running the works Audi LMP1 program. Although our organisation does not have the most chequered past, lately we have been experiencing something of a renaissance. Our entry into F1RWRS has been quite successful, already meriting a podium within 6 races, as well as both our cars qualifying each race with ease after a few initial struggles. We have also expanded into off-road racing, where we are already in the midst of a title challenge in the RRC, and expect to do the same running Peugeot's works program in RRT. Last, but not least, there is our Prototype involvement in SARS, which guarantees us an entry in the Le Mans Cup for 2017. So, by 2017 we will already have a full season's experience at running a prototype team, which is something not many of our competitors can claim.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 29 Dec 2013, 23:30

Best In The World Switzerland is extending offers to become the LMP1 works team for Porsche (first priority) and Audi (second priority) . Our staff, which currently runs the very successful Best In The World operation in RTCC, consists mainly of former Toyota and Sauber staff with considerable experience in running endurance outfits. Pending a signed works deal, the brand is highly interested in investing heavily to give the Volkswagen Group the success it deserves. This endeavour is in the best interest for both sides, our brand has been very content with the Lamborghini models used by Best In The World UK and we can, in this extent exclusively, promise access to young target groups due to our noticeable stars and media endeavours.

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 30 Dec 2013, 04:38

Henri Racing Technologies is very interested in the works Porsche GT program. We are a young and ambitious team, are racing enterprises beginning just in 2016 with RTSS. However, when we enter the ACO Le Mans Cup next year, we will have had experience in RTSS, PRC, F1RSTC, and RRT, which is all good for terms of experience in the racing field, and in particular GT racing. We have good facilities here in the USA, and we have access to racetracks nearby for testing purposes. We have the funding to fund all of these enterprises, including this venture into endurance racing. We feel confident in ourselves, our management, and most of all, the Porsche machinery. We are ready to fight for podiums and wins galliantly for the great Porsche name in GT.

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 30 Dec 2013, 05:03

Onyx will pursue the Factory SRT GT program as we have been seeking to develop the SRT Viper to a top level at Indianapolis which will be home base for the team with the team headquarters for IndyCar also moving to Indianapolis. The engines in IndyCar might become SRT at some point if this role is won as a factory team. The history has an IndyCar win, GT-R, F1RSTC, SRL, RRT, and RRC. Most of the programs have mediocrity, but in GT-R we have seen a 5th in the rain at Canada.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 30 Dec 2013, 05:28

Since I participate in SARS, Samurai Rocket gets automatic entry, right? The thing is, the team is/was a novelty team so I can name the drivers from video game characters. Regardless, I call dibs on LMP1 Dome works program.

(History bit: Samurai Rocket participated in Super Taikyu and Super GT, both with, well... mildly good results. Then there's SARS)

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 30 Dec 2013, 07:31

FMecha wrote:Since I participate in SARS, Samurai Rocket gets automatic entry, right? The thing is, the team is/was a novelty team so I can name the drivers from video game characters. Regardless, I call dibs on LMP1 Dome works program.

(History bit: Samurai Rocket participated in Super Taikyu and Super GT, both with, well... mildly good results. Then there's SARS)

Dome doesn't have a works programm, but of course you can buy a Dome LMP1 as soon as the signup for former SARS teams starts.

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 30 Dec 2013, 07:55

Himalayas Racing are applying for the Aston Martin GT works team. While we are a new, small team, we have achieved quick success, winning in class for the first SARS race of the season at Indianapolis, and also the non-championship warm up at London. Nepal is an emerging economy, and the works deal with come with support from the Nepali government in the form of lifting the extreme car import tax for Aston Martins only. Thus, Aston Martin will gain a strong foothold in the country as they will be comparable in price to budget vehicles. We also have top drivers Renaldo Jiménez and Laurent Seron, both with F1RWRS experience, plus new, emerging Nepali drivers ready to promote Aston Martin to the fullest.

Our second preference would be the Ferrari GT works deal, with the same benefits as above.

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 01 Jan 2014, 21:36

Toyota LMP1:
1-90 Plus One Group
91-100 waits for other teams to express interest

7! An easy decision.

Nissan LMP1:
1-90 IBR
91-100 waits for other teams to express interest

55! IBR gets the Nissan works cars.

Porsche LMP1
Best in the World are of course the favourites, but Porsche are also interested in Loyer.

1-80 Best in the World Switzerland
81-100 Loyer Racing Technologies

50! Best in the World get the Porsches.

Audi LMP1
Interested teams are Gauthier and Fantomette.
1-85 Gauthier
86-100 Fantomette

2! Gauthier gets the works Audis.

Corvette GT
1-90 Union Saver Developments
91-100 waits for other teams to express interest

78! Union Saver Developments are going to run the works Corvettes.

SRT GT:
Only Onyx Racing is left.

1-60 Onyx
61-100 wait for other teams

36, Onyx get the works Vipers.

Aston Martin GT:
Himalayas and Loyer are interested.

1-40 Himalayas
41-80 Loyer
81-100 wait for other interested.

70! Loyer get the works Aston Martins.

Ferrari GT
Since IBR got the works Nissans, only RonDen are left.

1-60 RonDen
61-90 Himalayas
91-100 waits for other teams to express interest

32, RonDen get the Ferrari works cars.

Porsche GT:
1-35 BOSS Automation
36-60 Henri Racing Technologies
61-85 Équipe Fantomette
86-100 wait for other teams to express interest

21, BOSS get the Porsche GT works cars.

Now, with that done; former SARS entrants who didn't get a works team can sign up now.

Some info on budgets:
Works LMP1 teams:
Audi: 10 000 000
Porsche: 9 000 000
Toyota: 8 500 000
Nissan: 8 000 000

Private LMP1 teams:
Big privateers 5 000 000 (up to two) - 0 remaining
Medium privateers 3 500 000 (up to two) - two remaining
Small privateers 2 500 000 (until entry limit is reached)

LMP2 teams:
Big LMP2 teams: 1 500 000 (up to three) - 3 remaining
Medium LMP2 teams: 1 200 000 (up to three) - 2 remaining
Small LMP2 teams: 900 000 (until entry limit is reached)

GT Works Teams:
Porsche 3 500 000
Aston Martin 3 500 000
Ferrari 3 000 000
Corvette 2 500 000
SRT 2 000 000

Corvette and SRT have smaller budgets since they don't need to do the full season.

GT Privateers:
Big GT Privateers (up to two) 2 000 000 - 1 remaining
Medium GT Privateers (up to three) 1 600 000 - 3 remaining
Small GT Privateers 1 000 000 (until entry limit is reached)

Please note that you also have to pay entry fees and repair costs in case your car gets damaged.

The entry fees will be:
LMP1: 20 000 per car and race.
LMP2 and GT: 10 000 per car and race.

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 01 Jan 2014, 22:10

Just to clarify, to sign up, you don't have to name any drivers yet. Just specify:

TEAM NAME:
CLASS: (LMP1, LMP2, GT)
TIER: (Large, Medium, Small)
CAR 1 NUMBER: (must be between 2 and 99)
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART:

And if you run a second car:
CAR 2 NUMBER: (must be between 2 and 99)
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART:

Class and Tier don't need to be specified for works teams.

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 01 Jan 2014, 22:19

TEAM NAME: Himalayas Racing
CLASS: GT
TIER: Large
CAR 1 NUMBER: 8
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All
CAR 2 NUMBER: 9
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

Himalayas Racing, while disappointed that no works team took the punt on them, are nevertheless pleased to announce their entry into the 2017 ACO Le Mans Cup, on the back of a (hopefully!) successful 2016 SARS season. With unconditional funding from the Nepali government they are attempting to build a world-beating team, and thus are entering all events with two cars.

HawkAussie · Post by **HawkAussie** » 01 Jan 2014, 23:10

TEAM NAME: Tassie Racing
CLASS: (LMP1, LMP2, GT) LMP2
TIER: (Large, Medium, Small) Medium
CAR 1 NUMBER: 13
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All
CAR 2 NUMBER: 14
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

Hermann95 · Post by **Hermann95** » 01 Jan 2014, 23:12

TEAM NAME: Loyer Racing Technologies
CLASS: GT
TIER: (Aston Martin Works Team)
CAR 1 NUMBER: 94
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All
CAR 2 NUMBER: 95
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 01 Jan 2014, 23:43

TEAM NAME: Onyx
CLASS: GT
TIER: (Factory SRT Team)
CAR 1 NUMBER: 30
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: LeMans and Indianapolis

And if you run a second car:
CAR 2 NUMBER: 40
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: LeMans and Indianapolis

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 02 Jan 2014, 00:10

TEAM NAME: RonDen Racing Engineering (Belgium)
CLASS: GT
TIER: Ferrari works team
CAR 1 NUMBER: 27
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

CAR 2 NUMBER: 72
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 02 Jan 2014, 00:12

TEAM NAME: EnerG NISMO
CAR 1 NUMBER: 22
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

CAR 2 NUMBER: 23
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 Jan 2014, 00:15

Oh brilliant, now I have to get used to another of your usernames...

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 02 Jan 2014, 01:09

TEAM NAME: DENSO Toyota PORE
CLASS: LMP1

CAR 1 NUMBER: 15
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

And if you run a second car:
CAR 2 NUMBER: 16
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: Silverstone, Le Mans, Indianapolis
Is it possible for teams to run 3 cars? If so, we'd like to run:

CAR 3 NUMBER: 17
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 3 TAKES PART: Paul Ricard, Silverstone, Le Mans, Indianapolis, Fuji

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 02 Jan 2014, 01:11

TEAM NAME: Équipe Fantomette
CLASS: LMP1
TIER: Large
CAR 1 NUMBER: 37
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

CAR 2 NUMBER: 38
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 02 Jan 2014, 01:39

TEAM NAME: Porsche by Best In The World
CAR 1 NUMBER: 6
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

CAR 2 NUMBER: 41
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 02 Jan 2014, 07:06

pasta_maldonado wrote:TEAM NAME: DENSO Toyota PORE
CLASS: LMP1

CAR 1 NUMBER: 15
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

And if you run a second car:
CAR 2 NUMBER: 16
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: Silverstone, Le Mans, Indianapolis
Is it possible for teams to run 3 cars? If so, we'd like to run:

CAR 3 NUMBER: 17
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 3 TAKES PART: Paul Ricard, Silverstone, Le Mans, Indianapolis, Fuji

At the moment, third cars aren't allowed, but if the entry lists don't reach the maximum amount of cars, I'll allow them to enter. Also, I'm a little confused. car 16 takes part in just three events, but you want to enter car 17 in five ones?

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 02 Jan 2014, 12:44

pi314159 wrote:At the moment, third cars aren't allowed, but if the entry lists don't reach the maximum amount of cars, I'll allow them to enter. Also, I'm a little confused. car 16 takes part in just three events, but you want to enter car 17 in five ones?

PastaMaths strikes again

Here's the updated schedules:

TEAM NAME: DENSO Toyota PORE
CLASS: LMP1

CAR 1 NUMBER: 15
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

And if you run a second car:
CAR 2 NUMBER: 16
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

CAR 3 NUMBER: 17
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 3 TAKES PART: Paul Ricard, Silverstone, Le Mans, Fuji

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 02 Jan 2014, 14:07

TEAM NAME: Samurai Rocket Racing (Japan)
CLASS: LMP1
TIER: Large
CAR 1 NUMBER: 34
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

No need to specify cars yet, right?

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 02 Jan 2014, 14:14

FMecha wrote:TEAM NAME: Samurai Rocket Racing (Japan)
CLASS: LMP1
TIER: Large
CAR 1 NUMBER: 34
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

No need to specify cars yet, right?

Only the number of cars. Chassis and engine can be specified later.

Also, a small update on available full-season entries:
4 LMP1 cars
13 LMP2 cars
7 GT cars

SeedStriker · Post by **SeedStriker** » 02 Jan 2014, 15:13

TEAM NAME: Union Saver Developments (USD) - Factory GT Chevrolet Team
CAR 1 NUMBER: 05
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: Le Mans and Indianapolis
CAR 2 NUMBER: 06
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: Le Mans and Indianapolis

Additionally, USD wants to run a small team for the LMP2 class for the other races of the season. As always, we'll wait for ACO answer.

TEAM NAME: Union Saver Developments (USD)
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: Small
CAR 1 NUMBER: 88
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All season except Le Mans and Indianapolis

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 Jan 2014, 19:52

Sod it, I'll enter...

TEAM NAME: Mad-Croc Pulsar Racing Team
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: Medium
CAR 1 NUMBER: 19
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

And if you run a second car:
CAR 2 NUMBER: 20
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

We'll also enter one car for the GT class, if possible.

TEAM NAME: Álvarez Competición
CLASS: GT
TIER: Small
CAR 1 NUMBER: 11
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 02 Jan 2014, 22:10

If possible, I would like to run a small, selected-venue LMP2 team, to be confirmed when non-SARS signups open.

Team Name: Kellog's All-Bran EuroBran Racing
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: Small
CAR 1 NUMBER: 77
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: Silverstone, Le Mans

Hound55 · Post by **Hound55** » 02 Jan 2014, 22:32

TEAM NAME: BOSS Automation
CLASS: GT
TIER: Porsche Factory Team
CAR 1 NUMBER: 92
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All
CAR 2 NUMBER: 93
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

Now off to get some drivers

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 02 Jan 2014, 22:49

pasta_maldonado wrote:If possible, I would like to run a small, selected-venue LMP2 team, to be confirmed when non-SARS signups open.

Team Name: Kellog's All-Bran EuroBran Racing
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: Small
CAR 1 NUMBER: 77
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: Silverstone, Le Mans

No. Go away. Stop making 5000000 entries, you barsteward!

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:17

TEAM NAME: Audi Equipe Gauthier
CLASS: LMP1
CAR 1 NUMBER: 17
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

CAR 2 NUMBER: 18
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

Gauthier is extremely annoyed at PORE's decision to take our historic number 17 for their proposed 3rd entry. If they insist on taking this course of action, and are allowed use of #17, we will have no choice but to plaster our lead car in 00's.

Though obviously, 00 wouldn't be the car's actual number, being not permitted and all.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:21

Salamander wrote:Gauthier is extremely annoyed at PORE's decision to take our historic number 17 for their proposed 3rd entry. If they insist on taking this course of action, and are allowed use of #17, we will have no choice but to plaster our lead car in 00's.

Though obviously, 00 wouldn't be the car's actual number, being not permitted and all.

Seen as the #0 is sacred to PORE, the third entry (if approved) will use the #14.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:29

pasta_maldonado wrote:
Salamander wrote:Gauthier is extremely annoyed at PORE's decision to take our historic number 17 for their proposed 3rd entry. If they insist on taking this course of action, and are allowed use of #17, we will have no choice but to plaster our lead car in 00's.

Though obviously, 00 wouldn't be the car's actual number, being not permitted and all.

Seen as the #0 is sacred to PORE, the third entry (if approved) will use the #14.

Gauthier is pleased that we could come to an amicable arrangement.

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:44

SeedStriker wrote:TEAM NAME: Union Saver Developments (USD) - Factory GT Chevrolet Team
CAR 1 NUMBER: 05
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: Le Mans and Indianapolis
CAR 2 NUMBER: 06
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: Le Mans and Indianapolis

Additionally, USD wants to run a small team for the LMP2 class for the other races of the season. As always, we'll wait for ACO answer.

TEAM NAME: Union Saver Developments (USD)
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: Small
CAR 1 NUMBER: 88
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All season except Le Mans and Indianapolis

Everything ok with the LMP2 entry, but you should change the numbers for the Corvettes, as only integers between 2 and 99 are allowed, so no 05 or 06.

Ataxia wrote:Sod it, I'll enter...

TEAM NAME: Mad-Croc Pulsar Racing Team
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: Medium
CAR 1 NUMBER: 19
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

And if you run a second car:
CAR 2 NUMBER: 20
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 2 TAKES PART: All

We'll also enter one car for the GT class, if possible.

TEAM NAME: Álvarez Competición
CLASS: GT
TIER: Small
CAR 1 NUMBER: 11
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: All

Everything ok with the Pulsar entry. The Álvarez Competición entry will be put on the reserve list.

pasta_maldonado wrote:If possible, I would like to run a small, selected-venue LMP2 team, to be confirmed when non-SARS signups open.

Team Name: Kellog's All-Bran EuroBran Racing
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: Small
CAR 1 NUMBER: 77
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: Silverstone, Le Mans

As this would be your fourth car entered for Silverstone and Le Mans, this will be put at the last reserve entry.

pasta_maldonado wrote:Seen as the #0 is sacred to PORE, the third entry (if approved) will use the #14.

The #14 is already taken by Tassie Racing.

SeedStriker · Post by **SeedStriker** » 03 Jan 2014, 21:18

pi314159 wrote:Everything ok with the LMP2 entry, but you should change the numbers for the Corvettes, as only integers between 2 and 99 are allowed, so no 05 or 06.

Ok, then they will have the numbers 4 and 5

RealRacingRoots · Post by **RealRacingRoots** » 03 Jan 2014, 21:23

TEAM NAME: AutoExe-Terramos (Japan)
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: (Edited) Medium
CAR 1 NUMBER: 29
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: Le Mans, Fuji

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 03 Jan 2014, 22:06

RealRacingRoots wrote:TEAM NAME: AutoExe-Terramos (Japan)
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: Large
CAR 1 NUMBER: 24
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: Le Mans, Fuji

Two problems:

a) Entries aren't open yet for users who don't have a SARS team. They will be open for everyone from Sunday, 10PM CET.

b) Does a team which only takes part in 5 races really need the budget of a large P2 team?

RealRacingRoots · Post by **RealRacingRoots** » 03 Jan 2014, 22:15

pi314159 wrote:
RealRacingRoots wrote:TEAM NAME: AutoExe-Terramos (Japan)
CLASS: LMP2
TIER: Large
CAR 1 NUMBER: 24
EVENTS IN WHICH CAR 1 TAKES PART: Le Mans, Fuji

Two problems:

a) Entries aren't open yet for users who don't have a SARS team. They will be open for everyone from Sunday, 10PM CET.

b) Does a team which only takes part in 5 races really need the budget of a large P2 team?

A)I know, I'm just posting my intention before the floodgates open.

B)Probably not. But considering it's a part time entry, if full time LMP2 entries want the Large Teir budget, they can take it vefore considering their priority for having as much money as possible. If no Large Teir Budgets remain by the end of the non-SARS entries are beginning to be accepted, I will take Medium or Small depending on what remains.