Dyson just bought 2 RS Spyders
12-18-2006, 01:56 PM
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Dyson just bought 2 RS Spyders
Dyson has just anounced that it will be running 2 RS Spyders for the 2007 Season. You can check out the article on www.speedtv.com for more details. This should make for a lot of fun in P2 with the new Acuras and now 4 RS Spyders, etc.
12-18-2006, 01:57 PM
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Link to article:
http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/alms/34480/
I wonder how much of an advantage Penske will have over Dyson, at least initially.
Acura vs Porsche in LMP2......time to clear some space on the Tivo/DVR.
http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/alms/34480/
I wonder how much of an advantage Penske will have over Dyson, at least initially.
Acura vs Porsche in LMP2......time to clear some space on the Tivo/DVR.
12-18-2006, 03:07 PM
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DYSON, PORSCHE REUNITE FOR TWO-CAR RS SPYDER EFFORT
Dyson Racing is returning to its roots. One of the top independent teams in the American Le Mans Series, the Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based organization will field two Porsche RS Spyders in the Series' growing LMP2 class for the 2007 season. Dyson Racing joins Penske Motorsports as teams fielding the revolutionary prototype from Porsche.
An active participant in the American Le Mans Series since its formation in 1999, Dyson Racing has posted eight class victories and won the Series' LMP675 championship in 2003 as Chris Dyson won the drivers crown. For 2007, Dyson will again team with Guy Smith in the No. 20 entry with Butch Leitzinger and Andy Wallace in the No. 16.
"We will be competing next year with a proven package that has race data and advancement behind it," Chris Dyson said. "Porsche won the American Le Mans Series championship last year and that is a strong selling point. Our team will be racing at the most competitive level in the Series where new teams, drivers and manufactures are going to be focusing their considerable resources. We will be able to showcase who we are as a team and concentrate on winning races and championships."
The team expects to take delivery of one car in time for the annual American Le Mans Series Winter Test at Sebring in late January, with the second car due to arrive in February. Both cars will be on the grid for the season-opening 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in Series history with 65 class wins including eight with the RS Spyder under the factory-supported Penske Motorsports banner. Dyson Racing represents Porsche's first customer program in LMP2, which will see entries from Acura, Mazda, Lola, Radical and Courage next year.
"When we announced our American Le Mans Series participation in Atlanta in April 2005, it was our target to have the RS Spyder raced by customer teams in 2007," said Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche Motorsport worldwide. "So having the Dyson team as a customer is exactly what we were going for. We will continue our development work together with the Penske Motorsports team and we are going to do all the testing with them.
"The results of this work and the new developments will be made available to our customer teams as well. This is a very clear arrangement. The RS Spyders for Penske and Dyson are exactly the same 2007 models, and the engines we are providing to the teams are identical as well," added Kristen, who indicated that Porsche will provide a factory race engine engineer and a Porsche RS Spyder race engineer to the Dyson team.
Dyson Racing has a rich history with Porsche by fielding 962s in IMSA GTP. From 1985-1991, Dyson Racing Porsches posted 12 victories and 14 podiums as it established itself as one of America's premier sports car team. Team owner Rob Dyson believes this latest opportunity will further that tradition and ensure continued success for both Dyson Racing and Porsche.
"The 962 was an exquisite looking race car," noted Rob Dyson. "And like the old air plane adage, if it looks right, it will fly right. It was a great car to drive and that is what Porsche does best, building ultimate customer race cars with their renowned engineering and support behind them. To combine that Porsche perfection with our successful tradition brings a whole new level of enthusiasm to our team for the upcoming season. This is a reuniting of old family members, building on our partnership of mutual respect and a shared winning history."
Dyson Racing is returning to its roots. One of the top independent teams in the American Le Mans Series, the Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based organization will field two Porsche RS Spyders in the Series' growing LMP2 class for the 2007 season. Dyson Racing joins Penske Motorsports as teams fielding the revolutionary prototype from Porsche.
An active participant in the American Le Mans Series since its formation in 1999, Dyson Racing has posted eight class victories and won the Series' LMP675 championship in 2003 as Chris Dyson won the drivers crown. For 2007, Dyson will again team with Guy Smith in the No. 20 entry with Butch Leitzinger and Andy Wallace in the No. 16.
"We will be competing next year with a proven package that has race data and advancement behind it," Chris Dyson said. "Porsche won the American Le Mans Series championship last year and that is a strong selling point. Our team will be racing at the most competitive level in the Series where new teams, drivers and manufactures are going to be focusing their considerable resources. We will be able to showcase who we are as a team and concentrate on winning races and championships."
The team expects to take delivery of one car in time for the annual American Le Mans Series Winter Test at Sebring in late January, with the second car due to arrive in February. Both cars will be on the grid for the season-opening 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in Series history with 65 class wins including eight with the RS Spyder under the factory-supported Penske Motorsports banner. Dyson Racing represents Porsche's first customer program in LMP2, which will see entries from Acura, Mazda, Lola, Radical and Courage next year.
"When we announced our American Le Mans Series participation in Atlanta in April 2005, it was our target to have the RS Spyder raced by customer teams in 2007," said Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche Motorsport worldwide. "So having the Dyson team as a customer is exactly what we were going for. We will continue our development work together with the Penske Motorsports team and we are going to do all the testing with them.
"The results of this work and the new developments will be made available to our customer teams as well. This is a very clear arrangement. The RS Spyders for Penske and Dyson are exactly the same 2007 models, and the engines we are providing to the teams are identical as well," added Kristen, who indicated that Porsche will provide a factory race engine engineer and a Porsche RS Spyder race engineer to the Dyson team.
Dyson Racing has a rich history with Porsche by fielding 962s in IMSA GTP. From 1985-1991, Dyson Racing Porsches posted 12 victories and 14 podiums as it established itself as one of America's premier sports car team. Team owner Rob Dyson believes this latest opportunity will further that tradition and ensure continued success for both Dyson Racing and Porsche.
"The 962 was an exquisite looking race car," noted Rob Dyson. "And like the old air plane adage, if it looks right, it will fly right. It was a great car to drive and that is what Porsche does best, building ultimate customer race cars with their renowned engineering and support behind them. To combine that Porsche perfection with our successful tradition brings a whole new level of enthusiasm to our team for the upcoming season. This is a reuniting of old family members, building on our partnership of mutual respect and a shared winning history."
12-18-2006, 05:50 PM
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ALMS Statement
STATEMENT FROM SCOTT ATHERTON
Scott Atherton, President and CEO of the American Le Mans Series, offered this statement following today's announcement regarding Dyson Racing's plans for the 2007 season with Porsche and two of its RS Spyders:
"This is a tremendous development for Dyson Racing, Porsche and the American Le Mans Series. As everyone is aware, Porsche's customer program in GT2 is second-to-none, and from the beginning we received commitments from Porsche that its LMP2 program would be a replica: a world-class manufacturer providing top-notch customer service with a very competitive race car. The groundwork was laid in 2006 and with this announcement we are seeing the leading edge of fulfillment in this program."
"At the same time, we are aware of the potential effect this could have on our LMP1 class. While Audi has not finalized its plans for 2007, we fully expect the diesel-powered R10 TDIs to be actively competing in the American Le Mans Series. We are proud and pleased to see the commitment of Michael Lewis and everyone at Autocon Motorsports for their two-car LMP1 effort for next season. In addition there also has been significant interest from Creation Autosportif following its tremendous showing at Road Atlanta and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and the same can be said about Zytek and its potential participation next year. Needless to say we believe the content and quality of our premier class will continue to be a focal point and featured element of the American Le Mans Series."
Scott Atherton, President and CEO of the American Le Mans Series, offered this statement following today's announcement regarding Dyson Racing's plans for the 2007 season with Porsche and two of its RS Spyders:
"This is a tremendous development for Dyson Racing, Porsche and the American Le Mans Series. As everyone is aware, Porsche's customer program in GT2 is second-to-none, and from the beginning we received commitments from Porsche that its LMP2 program would be a replica: a world-class manufacturer providing top-notch customer service with a very competitive race car. The groundwork was laid in 2006 and with this announcement we are seeing the leading edge of fulfillment in this program."
"At the same time, we are aware of the potential effect this could have on our LMP1 class. While Audi has not finalized its plans for 2007, we fully expect the diesel-powered R10 TDIs to be actively competing in the American Le Mans Series. We are proud and pleased to see the commitment of Michael Lewis and everyone at Autocon Motorsports for their two-car LMP1 effort for next season. In addition there also has been significant interest from Creation Autosportif following its tremendous showing at Road Atlanta and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and the same can be said about Zytek and its potential participation next year. Needless to say we believe the content and quality of our premier class will continue to be a focal point and featured element of the American Le Mans Series."
12-18-2006, 06:09 PM
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That's great news for Porsche to have another team running their cars in no doubt a response to the Andretti/Green Acura program. I wonder what the "team orders" will be if Penske's are chasing "dysons" during a race 
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12-19-2006, 01:13 PM
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Great news! That makes 9 cars in LMP2.
I wonder if Dyson has any plans for Lemans in the future? I have heard them talk about it and with the Spyder they could challenge for a class victory.
12-19-2006, 01:48 PM
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I think LMP1 is an uncertain bag right now. The ACO seem very committed to keeping an advantage to diesel powered LMP1s for the next couple of years anyway. The ALMS has gone on record (repeatedy) as aiming to use rule adjustments to keep the playing field level, but how far can they go without running afoul of the ACO?
Bottom line is that if a manufacturer wants to go to Le Mans to win overall right now, they better be thinking diesel. This might be OK in Europe where Peugeot can bring the fight to Audi and make some interesting racing. However, LMP1 could end up being an Audi benefit in North America (too bad Audi won't sell cars to privateers...)
Bottom line is that if a manufacturer wants to go to Le Mans to win overall right now, they better be thinking diesel. This might be OK in Europe where Peugeot can bring the fight to Audi and make some interesting racing. However, LMP1 could end up being an Audi benefit in North America (too bad Audi won't sell cars to privateers...)
12-19-2006, 03:29 PM
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Supposedly Puegot is depserate, as always, to win LeMans with their new diesel 908. They have just finished the second car and will be testing at Sebring but they have no plans to race in the 12 Hour. Seems like a long ride just to come test the car. Maybe we ALMS/FIA should change the LMP2 cars to an LMP1 designation and the diesels can run in the LMPD group.
