The Official 2009 Petit Le Mans Powered By The New Mazda 6 Information Thread.

[Elbow]

This thread will be updated as info comes along.

When: September 23-26, 2009

Where: Road Atlanta

Full Schedule: http://imsaracing.net/2009/events/petit/2009%20Petit%20Supp%20Regs.pdf

Track Map, note where our idiot selves will be. Come stop by and say ELLO!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/simontibbett/ra_trackmap.jpg


Entry List: (31 cars as of 9/11)

P1
-Audi Sport North America #1 Audi R15 TDI
-Audi Sport Team Joest #2 Audi R15 TDI
-Oreca Matmut AIM #7 Oreca 01 AIM
-Patron Highcroft Racing #9 Acura ARX-02a
-ECO Racing #10 Radical SR9 AER
-Autocon Motorsports #12 Lola B06/10 AER
-Intersport Racing #37 Lola B06/10 AER
-Corsa Motorsports #48 Ginetta-Zytek 09HS
-de Ferran Motorsports #66 Acura ARX-02a
-Drayson Racing #88 Lola B09 60 Judd
-Team Peugeot Total #07 Peugeot 908 HDI FAP (got that right)
-Team Peugeot Total #08 Peugeot 908 HDI FAP

P2
-Team Cytosport #6 Porsche RS Spyder
-Lowes Fernandez Racing #15 Acura ARX-01B
-Dyson Racing Team #16 Mazda Lola B09 86
-van der Steur Racing, Inc. #19 Radical SR9 AER
-Dyson Racing Team #20 Mazda Lola B09 86

GT2
-Corvette Racing #3 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R
-Corvette Racing #4 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R
-Primetime Race Group #11 Dodge Viper Competition Coupe
-Team Falken Tire #17 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
-Panoz Team PTG #21 Panoz Esperante GTLM
-LG Motorsports #28 Chevrolet Riley Corvette C6
-RSR #33 Jaguar XKR - First race will be Laguna Seca :rolleyes:
-Robertson Racing LLC #40 Doran Designs, Inc. Ford GT MK7
-Flying Lizard Motorsports #44 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
-Flying Lizard Motorsports #45 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
-Risi Competizione #62 Ferrari F430 GT
-Farnbacher Loles Racing #87 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
-BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team #90 BMW E92 M3
-BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team #92 BMW E92 M3
-T-Moble VICI Racing #18 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR ***WITHDREW 9/18**********8

All credits for Petit LeMans spotters guide goto Andy Blackmore http://www.spotterguides.com/


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[speedminded]

Whoot. I'll be at 5 & 10's most of the time and still debating on camping! :cheers:

[EJ25RUN]

P1 with Audi vs Peugeot is gonna be amazing.

Looking at the GT2 field, that should be the debut of the XKR. GT2 has such variety now.

Why is Risi only bringing one car?

[Drew]

Im really hoping Im going to be able to make it. I always go with the old man, every year its a great time. Now just have to figure a way to get off work.
-Drew

[Nerdsrock22]

I should be there! I'm pumped.

[EJ25RUN]

I should be there! I'm pumped.

Have you been before?

[Nerdsrock22]

Have you been before?

Nope, I'll be a first timer.

To this race, not to Road Atlanta.

[EJ25RUN]

Nope, I'll be a first timer.

To this race, not to Road Atlanta.

That's great. Glad to see you coming out.

Cool. Make sure to be there early on race morning. That way you can see the crews putting the last things together. I remember i got to Audi last year right when they interviewed Allen McNish about crashing the car in morning warm up. Seeing him pissed to seeing him beat the Pug starting two laps down was really incredible. I stood over the RISI box watching their screens to see who was still ahead in the final minutes. Was crazy.

[Elbow]

Yeah, get there VERY early, VERY VERY.

[dazn]

P1 with Audi vs Peugeot is gonna be amazing.

Looking at the GT2 field, that should be the debut of the XKR. GT2 has such variety now.

Why is Risi only bringing one car?

From what I hear, Krohn is having some legal issues with Lola and Proto-Auto.
but that could be complete bullshit.



oh and Ill be at turn 5,7,and 10.
I'll probably be way too exhausted to make the start but I will be there before dark, thats the best part.

[matthewAPM]

Petit T3 crew! woo! haha

ill be there from tues-sun with simon. can't wait. the GT2 field is AWESOME

[thegreatfnr]

Petit T3 crew! woo! haha

ill be there from tues-sun with simon. can't wait. the GT2 field is AWESOME
Yes the GT2 field is gonna be GREAT!!!

Cant wait for this. Im gonna be camping again this year wed-sun too. :goodjob:

[CHADbee]

im really looking forward to it! im a le mans n00b as well.

[Elbow]

Glad to see some new people coming out!

[CHADbee]

I got my press pass :D

what areas of the track are best to take some cool pics, bro. LoL.

[Elbow]

At night go to turn 6, but go early it gets PACKED, the cars are hard on the brakes there and will give you a nice show of flames and glowing brakes.

I've never really been a photographer there lol, so not sure what's the best places. Turn 3 is good, turn 5 is always a good place as you have the esses, turn 7 you can get real close.

[HypnoToad]

deff gonna watch.

GT2 ftw

hoping to see some pwnage by the vettes

[Cool Cat Racing]

I might be able to make it up later in the day. I've got to take my LSATs that morning and if my brain isn't fried I may drive up. Most of the people I know are either always sitting in the esses or up on turn 6.

[Elbow]

Another new entry was added. Making 32 cars now!

[Elbow]

Last car added withdrew.

[Elbow]

I hope today isn't what the weather has in store for the rest of the week...track is under water...really.

[EJ25RUN]

Oreca is gonna be there.

And so is someone else. :D

[dazn]

I hope today isn't what the weather has in store for the rest of the week...track is under water...really.

all week man. its gonna be horrible.....

[Elbow]

all week man. its gonna be horrible.....

Well it's suppose to lower the amount later in the week, just 30 and 40 percent chances isn't bad to 100% sure lol. Yesterday testing was canceled by 2 or so, literally it was flooded, it was a bad sight.

[Elbow]

Today I learned the P1 Acura is stupid fast, the Oreca is here to impress, the GT2 Panoz isn't a joke, and the Audi's smell like diesel trucks.

Peugeot didn't go out. :(

[EJ25RUN]

Today I learned the P1 Acura is stupid fast

Their pole at Sebring meant 1 cent after the first hour.

[Futuristic6]

i will be there, ill have to try and meet some of you. oh yea Mazda6 ftmfw

[Elbow]

Their pole at Sebring meant 1 cent after the first hour.

Well they were very fast yesterday consistently for a while. Their speed in the corners makes you laugh, it looks fast forward.

[Caveman74]

Im going up Thursday. Hope the rain stays away

[Elbow]

It won't! ;)

Naw I am hoping just random small rain, not consistent. Luckily it's only 30-40 percent chance versus the 100 we have seen.

[matthewAPM]

ready for tomorrow night lol.

[Drew]

I just found out that Im going to be able to get off work to go Saturday. Its gonna be a late friday and I have to leave Sat. night but its gonna happen...

-Drew

[thegreatfnr]

Im headed up with some people tonight to stake out our camping area and do some setup. Hopefully our spot isn't underwater :dunno:

[Elbow]

You can't get in until 8am tomorrow FYI.

[thegreatfnr]

You can't get in until 8am tomorrow FYI.

Really??? For some reason I thought the gates opened tonight.

edit:

just checked their website

Notice: RV & Campers
move-in time has changed!
It is now: 8:00 am Wednesday, September 23th

Due to sustained severe weather and over saturation of our camping areas,
parking areas, and roadways, Road Atlanta is taking extra time to prepare
the facility for campers/RVs. This is being done to avoid vehicles getting
stuck in the infield and to maintain an enjoyable time for all. Campers/RVs
will be allowed to enter the facility at 8am on Wednesday. Sorry for any
inconvenience.

- Road Atlanta Management

[4uh8ers]

Hmmmmmm. I am gonna try and make it up thurs-sat. I will come look for you guys.


Hows the track looking right now?????

[Elbow]

The track ITSELF is probably fine, it's the infield roads and parking spots they are worried about. Sun is out in Athens though.

[dazn]

sun was out all day today. track was dry and started to get a bit of grip back. still wet and muddy off the black stuff though. one of our drivers found out the hard way.

[Jenson]

I had to sell my tickets, this will be the first one I have ever missed. I have to make trophy's for Seca...sad day.

[Vteckidd]

im heading up there today

[Echonova]

I'm stuck in the 18 wheeler another day:( I'll be up thursday afternoon, friday and saturday. Mike, if you need a place to crash any night my house is open.

[1SICKLEX]

A friend gave me an all access pass so I'll be there bright and early and most of the day Friday..... Can't wait!

[matthewAPM]

From yesterdays test session

1. Capello/McNish P1 Audi 1m08.308s
2. Sarrazin/Montagny P1 Peugeot 1m08.477s
3. de Ferran/Pagenaud/Dixon P1 Acura 1m09.137s
4. Minassian/Lamy P1 Peugeot 1m09.234s
5. Luhr/Werner P1 Audi 1m09.821s
6. Brabham/Sharp/D.Franchitti P1 Acura 1m10.127s
7. Panis/Lapierre/Dumas P1 ORECA 1m10.309s
8. Field/Field P1 Lola 1m10.620s
9. Leitzinger/Franchitti/Devlin P2 Lola-Mazda 1m11.624s
10. Drayson/Cocker/Bell P1 Creation 1m12.216s
11. Pickett/Graf/Maassen P2 Porsche 1m12.549s
12. Dyson/Smith P2 Lola-Mazda 1m12.685s
13. Burgess/McMurry/Willman P1 Lola 1m14.013s
14. Van der Steur/Pecorari/Pecorari P2 Radical 1m16.220s
15. Hand/Auberlen/Priaulx GT2 BMW 1m21.574s
16. Muller/Milner/Muller GT2 BMW 1m21.798s
17. Bergmeister/Long/Lieb GT2 Porsche 1m21.838s
18. Magnussen/O'Connell/Garcia GT2 Corvette 1m22.056s
19. Melo/Kaffer/Salo GT2 Ferrari 1m22.275s
20. Law/van Overbeek/Neiman GT2 Porsche 1m22.302s
21. Sutherland/Drissi/Bell GT2 Riley Corvette 1m22.774s
22. Farnbacher/James GT2 Panoz 1m23.128s
23. Beretta/Gavin/Fassler GT2 Corvette 1m23.146s
24. Noda/Balbiani/von Moltke P1 Radical 1m23.530s
25. Sellers/Cicero GT2 Porsche 1m24.060s
26. Feinberg/Hall GT2 Dodge 1m24.143s
27. Murry/Robertson/Robertson GT2 Doran Ford 1m26.207s

[dazn]

http://endurance-info.com/version2/photos-endurance.html?page=244&np=0

Sharp had a nasty wreck today. took them a few hours to repair the fencing. delayed our race today. though I was gonna have to strap some flashlights to the car.

[Vteckidd]

pretty good day. That wreck was pretty bad haha. My friend got asked to me a "flag girl" for Realtime tomorrow! I told her to sleep with someone important up there and get me a job :P

Ill be up there at 8am tomorrow morning and camping out over by 10a-10b outside the track. If anyone is up there tomorrow , text me 404 234 8651 stop by have a beer!

[EJ25RUN]

I just realized the Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 will not be there this year. :(

[Vteckidd]

The Pratt Miller vettes are GANGSTA

[EJ25RUN]

Has anyone seen the Jaguar doing laps?

[Vteckidd]

anyone see the Mclaren SLR

[EJ25RUN]

anyone see the Mclaren SLR

Speedminded did.

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=202380&stc=1&d=1253767863

[Vteckidd]

they said the Street car that was there was faster than the race car because its restricted

[EJ25RUN]

Has anyone seen the Jaguar doing laps?

Damn it - I just read the first race is now been moved to Laguna Seca.:rolleyes:

No Aston, No Jag. What's happening? :mad:

Yes i know that Drayson is now running an LP1 car but i really want someone else to run the V8 Vantage.


they said the Street car that was there was faster than the race car because its restricted

I would assume so with the other cars in the field. LOL at a 3 series coupe keeping up with an all out spec 722.

Mercedes should make a GT2 machine out of the SLS AMG.

[matthewAPM]

Damn it - I just read the first race is now been moved to Laguna Seca.:rolleyes:

No Aston, No Jag. What's happening? :mad:

Yes i know that Drayson is now running an LP1 car but i really want someone else to run the V8 Vantage.



I would assume so with the other cars in the field. LOL at a 3 series coupe keeping up with an all out spec 722.

Mercedes should make a GT2 machine out of the SLS AMG.

To answer a few questions and have a few updates....

The Jag IS at road atlanta, but no one has seen the car. Word is they were going to run one practice and the qualifier and if the car didnt do as planned, it would not see the race.

The picture of the BMW and the spec 722 is not because a BMW is keeping up, he just got passed. They combined the TC and GT field for practice sessions.

As for the crash, the wreck was in T2. The car flipped more than once (said to be 3 flips) and hit the fence ripping it right of the concrete wall. Scott is ok and no damage to the wall.

[EJ25RUN]

To answer a few questions and have a few updates....

The Jag IS at road atlanta, but no one has seen the car. Word is they were going to run one practice and the qualifier and if the car didnt do as planned, it would not see the race.

The picture of the BMW and the spec 722 is not because a BMW is keeping up, he just got passed. They combined the TC and GT field for practice sessions.

As for the crash, the wreck was in T2. The car flipped more than once (said to be 3 flips) and hit the fence ripping it right of the concrete wall. Scott is ok and no damage to the wall.

I got some updates too. But i'll need a visual confirmation from someone at the track. News is that the new Highcroft chassis should have been there this morning.

[matthewAPM]

I got some updates too. But i'll need a visual confirmation from someone at the track. News is that the new Highcroft chassis should have been there this morning.

I can give you a confirmation on that in a few hours.

[dazn]

I just realized the Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 will not be there this year. :(
nope, but the lola aston is.


Has anyone seen the Jaguar doing laps?
yup.

anyone see the Mclaren SLR
yup, we shared a private test day a couple of weeks ago. then got a real close up look and talked to an acquaintance at TRG about it.

they said the Street car that was there was faster than the race car because its restricted
in out right speed yes. on a racetrack with the same tires, no. it races against porsches, volvos, corvettes, vipers and mustangs. all highly modified though.

To answer a few questions and have a few updates....

The Jag IS at road atlanta, but no one has seen the car. Word is they were going to run one practice and the qualifier and if the car didnt do as planned, it would not see the race.

The picture of the BMW and the spec 722 is not because a BMW is keeping up, he just got passed. They combined the TC and GT field for practice sessions.

As for the crash, the wreck was in T2. The car flipped more than once (said to be 3 flips) and hit the fence ripping it right of the concrete wall. Scott is ok and no damage to the wall.
they were showing the footage at Marions today. looked bad.

[dazn]

SPOILER!!!!!!!!


































Checker flag waved. The race was just called. Win goes to Peugot. :(

[jnv255]

that sucks, glad i didnt go now..

sharps wreck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I361oZvBqYE

[speedminded]

Waterproof pants. check.

Le Mans rain jacket. check.

Merino wool socks. check.

4x4 vehicle. check.

Clear vinyl bag that my bed sheet set came in used as a cover for a lens I wrote a $7,000 check for yesterday. check lol.

[matthewAPM]

finally got home from a long ass week/weekend.

Can't wait to hear all the good stories! I know I, Simon Tibbett, and a few others have some good ones.

Anyone get stuck?

[Elbow]

PEUGEOT HAHAHA OWNS FTW I TOLD YALL SO.

Lulz.

I got stories, will tell later. Saw VtecKiddy0 my girl was down with Realtime too. The Drayson Lola is hot, not an Aston though, the Acura wreck was baddddd, I was there right after he landed. I saw the Jaguar doing laps yesterday.

Going to bed.

[matthewAPM]

PEUGEOT HAHAHA OWNS FTW I TOLD YALL SO.

Lulz.

I got stories, will tell later. Saw VtecKiddy0 my girl was down with Realtime too. The Drayson Lola is hot, not an Aston though, the Acura wreck was baddddd, I was there right after he landed. I saw the Jaguar doing laps yesterday.

Going to bed.

You know it would have been a good race to the end....

going to chill with some drivers...later

[Elbow]

You know it would have been a good race to the end....

going to chill with some drivers...later

I know it would have, I am very disappointed it didn't go all the way. I still think Peugeot had it.

Peugeot called it the Petit Le Mans 5 Hours LOL.

[EJ25RUN]

Waterproof pants. check.

Le Mans rain jacket. check.

Merino wool socks. check.

4x4 vehicle. check.

Clear vinyl bag that my bed sheet set came in used as a cover for a lens I wrote a $7,000 check for yesterday. check lol.

You forgot one thing.

Wet Grass on turn 5. big check.


finally got home from a long ass week/weekend.

Can't wait to hear all the good stories! I know I, Simon Tibbett, and a few others have some good ones.

Anyone get stuck?

I didn't see anybody get stuck.

[Elbow]

You forgot one thing.

Wet Grass on turn 5. big check.



I didn't see anybody get stuck.

Me either, especially no BMW's.

[EJ25RUN]

Me either, especially no BMW's.

agreed.

[atlantamx3]

I got there Thursday morning for the photographer's meeting and from Thursday thru Saturday when they called the race, I took 6700 pictures.

I had photo credentials again this year.. w00t!


I will post up my faves in a few days once I can weed thru them all.

[speedminded]

I got there Thursday morning for the photographer's meeting and from Thursday thru Saturday when they called the race, I took 6700 pictures.

I had photo credentials again this year.. w00t!


I will post up my faves in a few days once I can weed thru them all.ok I don't feel so bad now lol! 2,530 for me! :camera:

[matthewAPM]

Me either, especially no BMW's.

lol (waits for EJ's pics)

[1SICKLEX]

Had a blast..even in the rain...I got over 900 pics downloading now..here are shitty pics though :D


iPhone pics for now, real pics to come later maybe Sunday/Monday...

How you start off your day....thanks LowbuxRacer!


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Porsche's Racing

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Various racing..
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[1SICKLEX]

To answer a few questions and have a few updates....

The Jag IS at road atlanta, but no one has seen the car. Word is they were going to run one practice and the qualifier and if the car didnt do as planned, it would not see the race.

The picture of the BMW and the spec 722 is not because a BMW is keeping up, he just got passed. They combined the TC and GT field for practice sessions.

As for the crash, the wreck was in T2. The car flipped more than once (said to be 3 flips) and hit the fence ripping it right of the concrete wall. Scott is ok and no damage to the wall.

I got tons of pics of the race SLR, the 722 convertible road car and the Jag race car. It WAS supposed to debut but didn't. Saturdy about 12ish the Jag people were packing up and the car was covered. :(

[Elbow]

They didn't get very far.

He was on track Friday though.

[1SICKLEX]

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For VWVortex fans :D
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Got a great space right next to the bridge and next to the Chalet..
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Taken on top the bridge Friday (look no rain)!!!
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The winner celebrating for the fans!
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Beautiful!
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Chevy was the only vendor giving out free Corvette T-shirts
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Sweet!
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Looks better in person though a lot of one color and nothing to break it up. I analyzed the damn thing for a long time, going between it and the X5 M. Acura ZDXhuh?? really makes me appreciate what BMW did here.
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Did NOT want....analyzed this for awhile either..bulky, odd angles, lines, the rear is way to bland...it really left me cold :(
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[Elbow]

Yeah all the way from when I got there Tuesday evening until late Friday night was BEAUTIFUL, just hot. Saturday morning it all broke loose.