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Old 01-28-2008, 12:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Bell Motorsports Launches GT1 Effort With Aston Martin DBR9 For 2008 Season

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Old 01-28-2008, 01:05 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Please...Please...Please...put all pro drivers in it.

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Among the drivers participating in the Sebring test for Bell Motorsports include Antonio Garcia, who drove an Aston Martin in GT1 at Sebring last year for Team Modena, open-wheel standout Jaime Camara and Chapman Ducote. Full-season drivers and other program specifics and partners will be announced at a later date.
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Well it is absolutely great news to have a GT-1 car joining the field!! So with Team Trans Sport in flux (rumors) in the off season, does this mean we will lose the GT-2 team? Also I noticed Chapman Ducote in the list of drivers testing, does this bode ill for the Viper entry? I hope not!
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I see this as the best news we've had all off season! Not only will it be competition for the Vettes, but it will come from one of the sexiest race cars ever made!!
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Wow, that is good news... but how long have they been working on the car? It doesn't sound like they have had it too long. What chance do they have of being remotely competitive?
It sounds like Bell has experience. Now if they can land a competitive and experienced driver lineup... maybe.
I am glad they are going to be at the WDWT though. That shows some hope the car is at least sorted to some level.

And just how do you pronounce Mr. Fux' name? I am hoping he is French and it is pronounced "Foo".
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Wow, that is good news... but how long have they been working on the car? It doesn't sound like they have had it too long. What chance do they have of being remotely competitive?
It sounds like Bell has experience. Now if they can land a competitive and experienced driver lineup... maybe.
I am glad they are going to be at the WDWT though. That shows some hope the car is at least sorted to some level.

And just how do you pronounce Mr. Fux' name? I am hoping he is French and it is pronounced "Foo".
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It is a factory/customer car... there is a factory engineer here... I think it will be well sorted assuming their Dunlops ever clear US Customs. They may have to shake down on Yokohamas.
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What no images to go with it??
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What no images to go with it??
Not out yet... NO TIRES.
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Not out yet... NO TIRES.
Not even of it on jacks in the paddock? Is it still wearing the green with yellow accents that that car had before? Also, do you know what number they will run?
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Not even of it on jacks in the paddock? Is it still wearing the green with yellow accents that that car had before? Also, do you know what number they will run?
Good lord... it's a car. When they roll it out, I'll photograph it. It's green. I haven't seen the nose.
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