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09-30-2008, 05:25 PM
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The gas shortage apparently will not affect this weekend's race, the ALMS predicts:
“While news reports have extensively reported concerns regarding the fuel supply in the Atlanta area, we do not anticipate this to have an effect on attendance for this weekend’s 11th annual Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New MAZDA6,” says Scott Atherton, President & CEO of the American Le Mans Series. “While fuel stations around Road Atlanta and surrounding areas have experienced some supply limitations, we know such instances have been sporadic in nature and should not alter the plans of those considering attendance at Petit Le Mans. Recent news reports and statements from the Governor’s office indicate a steady increase in supply with expectations of being back to business as usual by Thursday or Friday of this week - great timing for us.
“Ironically, rather than a negative, we see this situation as a positive especially considering the global attention that the debut of the Green Challenge has received. This is an ideal opportunity for the Series as well as our teams and manufacturers to show a worldwide audience the alternative fuels and fuel-efficient technologies that are prevalent throughout our paddock and transfer directly to showrooms and dealerships around the world. From a Green Challenge perspective, Atlanta’s gas shortage couldn’t be better timed … Our commitment to developing innovative, environmentally friendly advancements has never been stronger.”
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10-01-2008, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Canada ALMS fan  I hope there is gas in the rental car at the airport.  This is my second year going to Petit, I cannot wait! No sleep for me tonight. Safe travels to everyone else going. Anyone hear yet what happened to the Bell DBR9??? | They had problems with Prodrive supplying parts, or maybe it was a powerplant. Regardless, we can thank Prodrive. | |
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10-01-2008, 12:33 AM
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Thanks Fanta, it sounds like ProDrive has dropped the ball with several sportscar teams this season  | |
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10-01-2008, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by fanta They had problems with Prodrive supplying parts, or maybe it was a powerplant. Regardless, we can thank Prodrive. | And where was it, that Bell, said they had a supply issue, with Prodrive, that made them pull out of the Petit grid?
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10-01-2008, 12:08 PM
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Well on the RLM home page it says coverage will start with the test session today beginning at 12:30 Local (17:30 BST) 09:30 Pacific. And if I am reading it right it will run all the way through this weeks MWM show also. So it looks like a 4 1/2 hour show from Petit (Road Atlanta) today. 
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10-01-2008, 01:27 PM
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Hindy is up!
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10-01-2008, 01:57 PM
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Yay! Listening to Hindy gets you so excited for the race... and it's only Wednesday! Wish they could stream video too | |
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10-01-2008, 01:59 PM
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Way to go, ALMS fans. I heard Hindy say this was the largest crowd he's ever seen this early in the week.
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10-01-2008, 02:32 PM
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Butch has rallied the troops and has T&S up. Enjoy!!
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10-01-2008, 04:48 PM
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Wow! nice job watts and pla. hopefully they can keep it up through to race day! | |
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