4.23.02
 >>First
released image of the '02 developed Dallara LMP run by Oreca.
Subtle changes include modified engine intakes and longer trailing edge
on the front fender pontoons. See Daily
Sportscar for the latest. |
4.22.02
 >>Paul
Ricard testing finds Oreca (Dallara), Bentley, Courage, and Ascari all
running their equipment. Here's the new Courage C60.
All images courtesy Daily Sportscar and John Brooks. Go there for
the rest of the stories. |
 >>Note
the double element wing on the Bentley. Oddly enough Bentley has
flip-flopped
back and forth with wings, running a double element in testing at Monza
and a single plane wing actually in the race at Le Mans last year. |
4.5.02
 >>News
catch up. Pescarolo unveils the André de Cortanze updated
Courage
C60. Images courtesy Maison
Blanche, photo credit David
Legangneux. |
 >>A
very interesting endplate/wing support interpretation. The ACO rules
state that the wing supports can't be any more than 165 cm apart, so de
Cortanze has simply narrowed the wing to 165 cm and created an integrated
endplate/wing support to get around the endplate rule (max endplate size
40 cm long x 15 cm tall viewed in elevation). He is giving up some 35 cm
of wing area (assuming the wing was to the 200 cm max), but obviously he's
gained that back with the large endplates. Note the integrated roll hoop/engine
induction. |
