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/pe...upp%20Regs.pdf

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




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
-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/

[speedminded]

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

[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?

[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.

[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.

[matthewAPM]

Petit T3 crew! woo! haha

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

[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

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.

[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.

[EJ25RUN]

Oreca is gonna be there.

And so is someone else.

[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.

[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.

[Futuristic6]

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

[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

[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.