Rumours, Volume 8
Volume 8
- RUMOUR - FIA GT: What is Nissan Up To???:
This financial crisis has hit motorsports hard. But over the past few weeks we have had some good news stories - and this could be another one.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - 3 Cars for VICI???:
It seems GT2 will still be strong in the 2009 ALMS as more cars are getting announced.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - It's Not All Doom and Gloom:
Oh dear...Audi have withdrawn. The rock of the ALMS has decided to take the year off - possibly more. But despite the fallout of the economic crisis, everything is not lost.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - More Information to Prove What We Think We Know???:
It is 7am outside what used to be B-K Motorsports base in Saukville, WI and the Dyson transporter pulls into the drive.
- RUMOUR: LMS - F1 Team Manager to Enter Customer Audi???:
After the Swiss Spirit's aborted attempt at running a private Audi engine in a Lola, it appears that the Le Mans Series could see another customer Audi effort.
- RUMOUR: LMS - An Update on the Charouz/Aston Martin Situation:
New details have emerged regarding the sale of the Aston Martin Lola cars that we published a few days ago.
- RUMOUR: LMS - Racing Box, A Further Update:
Last month we bought you the story that Racing Box could be entering the Le Mans Series in 2009 with a different car.
- RUMOUR: LMS - Has the Financial Crisis Taken Another Scalp???:
The Charouz Aston Martin Lola Coupes have been advertised for sale on the website www.racingcars24.com.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Will Conquest Join the Series:
After their run at Petit Le Mans with the LNT Ginetta Zytek squad, Feedmesportscars has learned more of Conquest's desire to race in the ALMS.
- RUMOUR: LMS - Racing Box's Plans - Update:
A few days ago we bought you the story that Racing Box is looking to enter the 2009 Le Mans Series P2 Class. More information has come to light.
- RUMOUR: LMS - Will Racing Box be Back in 2009???:
After Racing Box's disasterous foray into LMP2 with Lucchini, the team could be back for 2009.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Update on Penske and Porsche:
As previously reported, there could be a change at Penske Porsche next year - a major one with Porsche withdrawing manufacturer support.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Could the New ACO Rules Give New Life to the Penske Program???:
As previously rumoured at feedmesportscars.com, the factory Penske Porsche entry could be discontinued at the end of the year but the new ACO rules could change this situation.
- RUMOUR: LMS - How Many RS Spyders will Race in 2009???:
Rumour is rife regarding who will run Porsche RS Sypders in the Le Mans Series in 2009.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - An Update on Petit Le Mans:
With Petit Le Mans less then two weeks away, the rumours regarding the entry list has not ceased despite constant announcements.
- RUMOUR: (A)LMS - Has Chamberlain Sold their Lola???:
With all the hype surrounding Petit Le Mans entries, it seems we could be in for more news.
- RUMOUR: (A)LMS - Will Eco Race or Not:
After Eco Racing announced their intention to race at the Silverstone 1000km and at Petit Le Mans, people were getting excited at the prospect of seeing the Radical LMP1 on track and to see what this car could do.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Announcements, Manufacturer Speculation and Why is the ACO in Detroit?:
You don't get weekends as exciting as this one very often with Acura and Corsa announcing their plans for the future but there is still a lot to fall into place for next year.
- RUMOUR: (A)LMS - Who May Use Chevy Power in 2009???:
With the relaxing of the engine rules for Le Mans Style series, rumour has been heating up on who may use the 7.0 litre Chevrolet unit that is currently been used in the GT1 car.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Will We See A Mustang in GT1???:
Whispers about a new GT1 car to the ALMS have emerged, somewhat from left field.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - What Will Penske do in 2009???:
It's now August so it must be the time of year to talk Porsche...
- RUMOUR: LMS - Is van Merksteijn's Mission Complete in Sportscars???:
Rumour has surfaced surrounding van Merksteijn's continued participation in the Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2009.
- RUMOUR: WTCC, ALMS - ALMS Drivers to be Announced Soon:
The eagerly awaited BMW ALMS seats will be hotly contested among the drivers and it seems to be a hard fought affair to be one of four drivers to pilot the ALMS BMW M3.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - More Cars for Road America???:
The ALMS field is the healthiest it has been, well ever but there are rumours of even more cars to the field.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - The Series to See Zyteks???:
The continuing rumours regarding additional cars for the ALMS has again gained momentum as the ALMS returns to racing.
- RUMOUR: Takuma Sato to Sportscars UPDATE:
Just after Le Mans, we brought you a story that claimed Takuma Sato could be racing for the Dome squad.
- RUMOUR: LMS, FIA GT - What Could F1's Move to Donington Mean for Sportscars:
With the recent announcement that the British F1 GP is moving to Donington, this would effect the sportscar world whose main races take place on the Silverstone circuit.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Trouble for LG Motorsports???:
LG Motorsports could have seen its last ALMS race for the time being as financial woes strike the team.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - What was Takuma Sato Doing at Le Mans???:
Feedmesportscars has been tipped from a friend, Mike Harris, that Honda's favourite driver, Takuma Sato was hanging out at the Le Mans paddock.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - Just Some of What Could Happen From What We Have Heard...:
RUMOUR: Le Mans - Just Some of What Could Happen From What We Have Heard...
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - The Test Day Rumour Round-Up:
The Le Mans Test Day has come and gone and typically, a number of rumours has come from it. This is what has been reported.
- RUMOUR: DTM - Citroen to Join DTM - UPDATE:
Last month, Citroen Sport management expressed internet in joining the DTM series in 2010, possibly with the C6.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - What is Happening to Racing Box Entry??? UPDATE:
Further to our story a few days ago (see here), Racing Box has made an indication of their planned participation at Le Mans.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - What is Happening to Racing Box Entry???:
With 24 Hours of Le Mans only a few short weeks away, speculation about the field is increasing and the one car that seems to be giving the most room for conversation is the Racing Box Lucchini.
- RUMOUR: DTM - Citroen to Join the DTM:
It has been reported that French manufacturer, Citroen could enter the DTM series in 2010.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - When Will the ECO Radical be Back???:
After an aborted attempt to debut at Sebring, not much has been heard about the ECO Radical LMP1 project.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans Series - The Zytek Plans:
A Radio Le Mans interview with Zytek's John Manchester turned up some interesting plans for the future.
- RUMOUR: Oz GT – Is This the End of the Road???:
It seems things are not so rosy at the Australian GT HQ at the current time.
- RUMOUR - DTM: Villeneuve Wanted By DTM Series???:
Jacques Villeneuve could be the latest formula one refugee to switch to the premier German touring car series, DTM.
- Rumour, Gossip and Opinion - The Australian Sportscar Way:
Although the Australian GT Championship has had a break from the on track action over the past couple of weeks, that doesn't mean things have stopped for the series.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - 3 New Teams and a New Manfacturer on the Way??? UPDATED:
Boy, the forums and newslines have been running hot of late with rumours that the ALMS could see three new cars including a new manufacturer on the grid as early as 2009.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Saleen to Re-Enter the ALMS:
Steve Saleen has alluded to the possibility that he could re-enter the ALMS Championship.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - Peugeot to Race a Diesel-Hybrid:
Rumours have surfaced that link Peugeot with a diesel-hybrid engine.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Forsythe to the ALMS???:
One surprising rumour that came from the Sebring weekend is that Forsythe Racing is considering a move to the American Le Mans Series.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Change at BK Motorsports???:
It has been rumoured that there could be a driver change at BK Motorsports.
- RUMOUR: LMS - Pierre Bruneau to Race Pescarolos???:
Pierre Bruneau and Marc Rostan tested the Rollcentre Pescarolo Judd at the preseason test at Paul Ricard HTTT.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Pacific Coast to Return to ALMS???:
Former Grand Am and ALMS runners, Pacific Coast Motorsports may make the trip back to sportscars after spending 2007 in the Champ Car World Series.
- RUMOUR: FIA GT/LMS - Lamborghini Set for GT2???:
Rumours are abound that Lamborghini are set to enter the GT2 classes of the major series.
- RUMOUR - LMS: Simon Pagenaud AIMs for Creation???:
With the rumours abound about the American Open Wheel scene and Pagenaud's apparant lack of US$$$, rumours are abound about his future in the sport.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - More on Toyota's Return:
More information has come regarding Toyota's return to ACO style sportscar racing
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Michael Schumacher to Race at Sebring???:
Rumours are abound that Michael Schumacher will race at Sebring.
- RUMOUR DTM - More on Ralf and ex-F1 Drivers:
More rumour has emerged regarding Ralf Schumacher and a switch to the DTM.
- RUMOUR - FIA GT, LMS......Simonsen to Race in 4 Series + Le Mans in 2008???:
It has revealed that Australian based Dane, Allan Simonsen will be racing in four different race series in 2008.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Audi to F1???:
Well - no, or so the say, but it is a good headline.
- RUMOUR: Grand Am - da Matta To Return to Racing - UPDATE:
Further to this article, more news has surfaced that Cristiano da Matta is seeking a return to racing.
- RUMOUR: DTM - No DTM for Ralf UPDATE:
After >this story, more has come to the surface that suggest that we won't be seeing Ralf Schumacher in DTM in 2008.