Does anyone know the streaming address for Radio Lemans? I'd like to add it to my Radiolist in Winamp, without the need to open Opera everytime, but I cant find a direct link.
As far as I know GTC isn't GT3 spec, but (even) slower... So every team would have to buy a GT3 car and still modify it to enter ALMS, but most small teams probably won't do that (cost)...
I don't think that will happen, especially after hearing Wolfgang Ulrich of Audi saying it's their goal to compete in the ALMS GTC.
We still need a second (or first) GT class, after the death of GT1. I think GTC is a reasonably good solution, still needs some balancing but it's better than having 2 GT1 cars in a race like at Paul Ricard...
Needed why? GT1 killed itself in ALMS. In addition of simply removing a dead class I think it was also meant to make things more viewer friendly.
LMPC probably was in the planning since ACO started it in Europe last year already but I think GTC was simply added to boost grid numbers. Also LMPC might "become" the new LMP2 in 2011, or at least it provides a reserve for future LMP2 cars.
If Audi wants to compete in GT, they should build a GT2 car and compete in the class that has the same cars it is competing with in the showrooms.
audi planned to developp a GT2 car but LMPC isn't gong to become LMP2...Formula Le Mans is like an endurance school for young drivers. The FLM09 is based on the old Courage LC75 that ORECA bought three years ago.
In 2011 LMP1 gonna be almost the same of current LMP2 (in faster) and LMP2 gonna be something like FiA CN in faster with some better chassis.
I completely agree Audi should do GT2, but that's not the point. I really think GTC is there to stay in the ALMS.
Of course, a single class GT field with the same amount of entries as GT2 + GTC would be even better, but I think the ACO/IMSA want 2 GT classes, with 1 being cheaper so smaller teams can enter.
LMPC is another matter, with the 2011 rules it seems like it will be a base for the new LMP2 cars, which sounds good since that's essentially supposed to be a class for privateers. Maybe give a choice of a couple more chassis and engines so it isn't a spec class, but keep it very tightly regulated to reduce costs. Then let the manufacturers battle it out in LMP1 and I'm happy
