Grand Prix Rejects

Stramala [kostas22] wrote:Hang on, does the Aston 24H clash with Surfers? Because Alessandro Lucarelli is entered for both at the moment.

Stramala [kostas22] wrote:

Nuppiz wrote:For Surfers, we'll still use the well-proven Dallara-Zytek combination. As Larsen and Kuntz are already preoccupied with the Aston 24 Hours and Hämäläinen is more than likely to drive for Fosters, we'd like to offer our cars to Jari Lappalainen, Renato Bulku and Diego Álvarez Torrente, with other offers considered as well.

Next season we'll be using a Dallara chassis and Lancia engines, with Ragnar Larsen as our lead driver. The second driver will be decided upon later, depending on how the driver market turns out.

Hang on, does the Aston 24H clash with Surfers? Because Alessandro Lucarelli is entered for both at the moment.

Nuppiz wrote:

Stramala [kostas22] wrote:Hang on, does the Aston 24H clash with Surfers? Because Alessandro Lucarelli is entered for both at the moment.

It doesn't clash, as there's a week between the two events. I just prefer to be a bit realistic and not expect my drivers to be ready to drive on the other side of the world only a week after driving in a 24 hour endurance event.

Nuppiz wrote:For Surfers, we'll still use the well-proven Dallara-Zytek combination. As Larsen and Kuntz are already preoccupied with the Aston 24 Hours and Hämäläinen is more than likely to drive for Fosters, we'd like to offer our cars to Jari Lappalainen, Renato Bulku and Diego Álvarez Torrente, with other offers considered as well.

Renato Bulku wrote:As long as my boss at ZimSport doesn't object, I gratefully accept the offer.

takagi_for_the_win wrote:Having given the matter some thought, would it be possible to mate a Lancia engine to the Jones JR-302 chassis for next season, or would that be a plain stupid idea?

AndreaModa wrote:

takagi_for_the_win wrote:Having given the matter some thought, would it be possible to mate a Lancia engine to the Jones JR-302 chassis for next season, or would that be a plain stupid idea?

It would be hilarious because of the angst between the two respective manufacturers, but entirely plausible if you'd like to! I certainly have no problem with the Jones Racing Group supplying another team with chassis!

Autosport wrote:Fusion Involvement Gone Cold
The current Fusion Motorsports F3RWRS team are to follow suit with the former RoLFS outfit and rebrand to Nebula Grand Prix. It is widely believed that the Fusion operation will update its setup as it aims to produce competitive technology for use in higher divisions; if an entry emerges a division such as F2RWRS in the next few seasons, the Fusion name is expected to return. Currently, Nebula have a setup that will boost the F3 operation and it has been suggested that the recent spate of technical failures has hastened Fusion's decision to pass on their entry. In addition, an article a while ago that suggested that Nebula will become Fusion's junior operation is seemingly being proved correct.

Drivers Jiri Komárek and Jules Vergne will still drive for Nebula, however they will now be answering to Vergne's countryman Jacques Couteau, who has vowed to help ensure the operation retains its place at the front of the grid. It is not yet known if Audi engines will still be retained; a decision is expected to be made after the Surfers' SuperPrix. In addition, as Nebula is a separate entity the PepsiCo sponsorship does not apply to them. However, as with their team in the expected-to-be-named International Formula Reject Challenge they will receive sponsorship from Total, Lagardere and D'Assault Systemes in addition to personal sponsors that the drivers bring.

Nuppiz wrote:For Surfers, we'll still use the well-proven Dallara-Zytek combination. As Larsen and Kuntz are already preoccupied with the Aston 24 Hours and Hämäläinen is more than likely to drive for Fosters, we'd like to offer our cars to Jari Lappalainen, Renato Bulku and Diego Álvarez Torrente, with other offers considered as well.

Renato Bulku wrote:As long as my boss at ZimSport doesn't object, I gratefully accept the offer.

John Zimmer wrote:I see no problem with it, any experience in these cars before next season can only be a good thing.

Sammy Jones wrote:It's been a bit of a mixed bag of results for the team this weekend, the first race was very promising, Eric made the podium once again and was unlucky to not finish any higher, whilst Roberto drove an excellent race to give him a great result. Qualifying for the second race backed up that initial promise from both drivers and we looked set to enjoy another good result but Eric's transmission packed up which is something we'll be taking up with our suppliers. Those kind of failures, especially at this time of the season, are highly undesirable. Roberto suffered an unlucky puncture near the end so I feel sorry for him but his confidence is growing and his results have shown great improvement over the year. He's gone out there and proven to me why I should be keeping him on for 2016, and alongside Nurmester, I'm confident we'll have an exciting line-up. Now however our focus is to secure second place in the constructors' championship.

the Masked Lapwing wrote:JLD
Melrose spent the time before the stops holding up everyone behind him, only letting Jantscher get away. With the strategy option taken away from him, it was luck and good straight line speed that scored him points.

MinardiFan95 wrote:Rick Simpson will again be driving for Gulf JCW at Surfers, and will be nominated as a points scorer, replacing Roland Davidson.

takagi_for_the_win wrote:

AndreaModa wrote:

takagi_for_the_win wrote:Having given the matter some thought, would it be possible to mate a Lancia engine to the Jones JR-302 chassis for next season, or would that be a plain stupid idea?

It would be hilarious because of the angst between the two respective manufacturers, but entirely plausible if you'd like to! I certainly have no problem with the Jones Racing Group supplying another team with chassis!

That was one of the reasons I suggested it, just to see Stramala/kostas' reaction However, I am seriously considering it as an option for next season.

AndreaModa wrote:Also Wizzie, I can't remember whether it's been mentioned previously, but I'm happy to keep the chassis/engine partnership deal going if you're happy to.

Wizzie wrote:

AndreaModa wrote:Also Wizzie, I can't remember whether it's been mentioned previously, but I'm happy to keep the chassis/engine partnership deal going if you're happy to.

Works for me.

Come to think of it, there probably should be a limit on how many teams each engine manufacturer will supply as at the rate we're going, it'll just be Lancia and BMW/Mini before too long.

Wizzie wrote:Come to think of it, there probably should be a limit on how many teams each engine manufacturer will supply as at the rate we're going, it'll just be Lancia and BMW/Mini before too long.

the Masked Lapwing wrote:

Wizzie wrote:Come to think of it, there probably should be a limit on how many teams each engine manufacturer will supply as at the rate we're going, it'll just be Lancia and BMW/Mini before too long.

I haven't mentioned the fact that I'm going to completely redo the engine stats for next season, have I?

pi314159 wrote:Considering I will hardly get a confirmation from Suomanen (he is still managed by eichy I think, and he doesn't visit PMMF often), I'm open to offers for the second Mazzacane Motorsport seat. I also still have at least one driver seat for 2016.

Wizzie wrote:

the Masked Lapwing wrote:JLD
Melrose spent the time before the stops holding up everyone behind him, only letting Jantscher get away. With the strategy option taken away from him, it was luck and good straight line speed that scored him points.

And yet, he got a better result in race two than he did in the first race. How on earth does that work?

EDIT: And before I forget, JLD will exercise their option on Franc Piscine and have him as our second driver for next year, pending Pasta's approval.

Simpson Motorsports to close Gulf JCW F3RWRS team
After one very unsuccessful season in the F3RWRS, the Simpson Motorsports group will be selling or closing the Gulf JCW Juniors team. Team owner Dave Simpson was reportedly quoted as saying that his team was going to focus mainly on F1RWRS and F2RWRS, with potentially some support to a GTR-WC team running a Saleen S7-R. This move leaves the previously signed Rick Simpson out of a drive, though he is rumoured to be stepping straight from a part time drive in F3RWRS to a full time drive in F2RWRS with his cousin's team. This also leaves Tyler Buckley and Roland Davidson out of a drive, though they were not expected to be resigned by the team for 2016.

MinardiFan95 wrote:

Simpson Motorsports to close Gulf JCW F3RWRS team
After one very unsuccessful season in the F3RWRS, the Simpson Motorsports group will be selling or closing the Gulf JCW Juniors team. Team owner Dave Simpson was reportedly quoted as saying that his team was going to focus mainly on F1RWRS and F2RWRS, with potentially some support to a GTR-WC team running a Saleen S7-R. This move leaves the previously signed Rick Simpson out of a drive, though he is rumoured to be stepping straight from a part time drive in F3RWRS to a full time drive in F2RWRS with his cousin's team. This also leaves Tyler Buckley and Roland Davidson out of a drive, though they were not expected to be resigned by the team for 2016.

EDIT: TMLW, you may have missed this before: Rick Simpson will again drive the third car at Surfers, however he'll be one of the drivers eligible for points, replacing Roland Davidson.

the Masked Lapwing wrote:I didn't miss it, in fact right below that post I asked what number Davidson will use.

And I believe the withdrawal of Gulf JCW will give pycku a team for 2016.

andrew wrote:

pi314159 wrote:Considering I will hardly get a confirmation from Suomanen (he is still managed by eichy I think, and he doesn't visit PMMF often), I'm open to offers for the second Mazzacane Motorsport seat. I also still have at least one driver seat for 2016.

Bob Sampson is interested in the drive.

Ataxia [BacLettNinj] wrote:Just to tidy things up a bit for next season, might I suggest car numbers in Team Championship order?