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| 4.20.07
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were taken at the car's Silverstone shakedown. RCE's Sam Collins
indicated that recent conversations with Wolfgang Ullrich noted that the
Lola-Audi project is certainly considered an active one, and in the same
vein as the R10 and DTM programs. One can imagine that development
of the engine has been on going (and beyond installation issues). |
| 4.8.07
>>A belated and brief Sebring update. With the book deadline approaching the site will effectively be idled for the next two months. Not to worry, I'm still collecting information and I do note that I haven't made a meaningful update since Sebring 2006.
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 >>Porsche
RS Spyder--I met up with the car's
aerodynamicist, one Michael Pfadenhauer. Pfadenhauer joined Porsche
via Audi back in 2005. He's the guy who was responsible for the aero
on the Audi R8 and initial development work on the R10. I brought
up the subject of the RS Spyder's valance panels having had a particularly
good look at them over the weekend. Pfadenhauer was adamant that
try as he would, in the end there was no aero performance gain and indeed
their application is pure rules compliance despite his best efforts.
He explained that in year's past there were always unregulated "non-wing"
wings in various areas of any given race car citing examples such as the
roll over hoop section as well as the typical car's entire longitudinal
cross section. From this conversation I got the impression that Pfadenhauer's
discussions with the ACO during the Spyder's development prompted the ACO
to go back and clarify the rules governing "non-wing wings" hence many
of the changes to Art. 3.6.1 in the 2007 ACO regulations. |
 >>Mazda--Here's
a sample conversation, "Hey John, I'd love to snap some photos of the new
engine," with the reply, "As much as we love you Mike, no." Considering
the project only was 15 weeks in the making they have their right for privacy.
The team struggled with a mechanical throttle mechanism at Sebring and
it is our understanding that from St. Petersburg through Salt Lake City
they will be allowed to utilize a new and unique throttle arrangement device,
with the ALMS' blessing of course. |
| >>Autocon
has announced the sale of their Lola EX257 to make way for the purchase
of a new Creation CA06/H LMP1. Contact details below.
A Piece of History with a Bright Future
Current LMP1 competitor with rich history in ALMS and Le Mans. This car has gained championships in ALMS as well as overall pole positions and numerous podium finishes including two as recent as 2006. The car was formerly in the Dyson stable (#20) and is currently being raced by Autocon Motorsports. The car is available for delivery mid season, 2007. This is an extraordinary and most complete package including two fully updated AER 2.0L turbo powerplants, complete spare body kit and a full array of spares including suspension pieces and wheels. Body work molds are included. The package offers a complete turn-key operation and the current team will offer support for team orientation at testing and/or first race event. The Lola EX 257 was first introduced to
the American Le Mans Series in 2002, and the following year, at Sears Point
Raceway, became the first and only LMP675 to beat an LMP 900 in series
history. In 2004 the car was moved to the P1 class (formerly the LMP 900
class), where it scored four class and overall race wins via Dyson Racing's
two entries during the two-year span.
Please call Paul Grosjean for additional information: Paul Grosjean
History of Autocon Lola EX257 2002: Debut of this innovative prototype in the LMP675 Class in ALMS. This car was entered by KnightHawk Racing and went on to win its class for the season by just one point over Intersport in an identical car. During the season the car qualified 1st in class (3rd overall ahead of 11 LMP900 entries) in its debut at Sebring and competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans only to suffer a fire resulting in a complete factory rebuild. 2003: This chassis was transferred to Dyson Racing and became the #20 entry primarily piloted by Chris Dyson and Andy Wallace. It won class at the season opening Sebring event. Still competing in the LMP675 class, its sister car won overall at Infineon with the #20 coming in second in class and 7th overall. This chassis won in class at Mosport, Road America, Miami and goes on to win the LMP675 Championship making it two championships in two years. 2004: Car was now competing in P1 division against Audi, et. al. The #20 Dyson/Wallace entry accumulated many podiums and secured overall pole position at Portland event. Finished season in 3rd place behind one Audi and Dyson team sister car (#16). 2005: Car returns as the #20 Dyson entry and secures pole position at both Infineon and Mosport along with numerous podium finishes. At Mid- Ohio Dyson racing takes a 1-2 finish with this chassis finishing behind the #16 team car for first Dyson sweep. Car again finished 3rd in Championship behind two Audis. 2006: Autocon secures car for season. Leads event overall at Lime Rock and secures first two podium finishes for Autocon. The team finishes 3rd in team championship behind Audi and Dyson. 2007: Autocon enters season in new livery and completely freshened. Autocon is proud to campaign this fabulous sports car in 2006 and into 2007. It is a very advanced, modern racecar, and is capable of a top speed of over 200 mph. It has a one-piece carbon fiber composite monocoque with fabricated steel double wishbones front and rear. The front suspension pivots on flexures. Technical overview and specifications can be viewed here. |
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>>Acura
ARX-01a--Nick Wirth was available
to journalists at the Acura press launch of the Acura ARX-01a LMP2.
Wirth is best known for forming the Simtek Formula One team though he has
also worked for Benetton and March (notably designing the