le mans qualifying

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In a message dated 6/14/02 1:09:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
msvphoto at pacbell.net writes:


> the Audi R8s (the struggling Goh team that rumor has it took flight, but
> Audi denies that occurred)

It would be interesting to find out (a) if that happened and (b) where it was
in relation to the flying Benz events.  If this was again at the crest of the
hill, it may be that there will be more launched cars in the future...

   as well as the Audi powered Bentley Speed 8. If
> that MG Lola runs to the end it will be a car to contend with as well--very
> fast and it will require far less time in the pits over the course of 24
> hours.
>

That MG Lola runs amazingly well for a "newcomer" to the series.  They ran
beautifully at Sebring... definitely the hotshot in it's class.

> If it rains, the team in a "strong position" IMO will be the Panoz. One only
> need to flash back to Sears Point to see that the Panoz, especially in the
> hands of Mags, is a very strong rain car. Yes, I know Audi blew everyone
> away in the wet again last year at the big show in France.

Panoz really seems to be getting their cars sorted.  They are going to be
strong contenders in everyone's hands soon.

It will be a great race :)

John
83 Coupe GT