Could we get this going?

I want a comprehensive catalogue of all the Le Mans entries this year, mainly pictures.

Firstly-
Aston Martin DBR9 - Cars 007 & 009:
http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2527/images/2/large.jpg
http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2527/images/1/large.jpg

I have a list of the "Invited" teams from the official website, but as yet, no pictures of the team cars, other than this Aston Martin.

That's where you come in! Help to compile this gallery for the forum users and share your thoughts on Le Mans 2008!

My thoughts -
I'm British through and through, so naturally I only want one thing - for the Astons' to finally stick it to the Vettes!

Chris.

Edit: Here is a list of "Automatic Entries" or those who are formally invited to take part-

LMP1:
Audi Sport North America (R10 TDI): 1st in 24hr of Le Mans 2007 & 1st in Petit Le Mans 2007
Team Peugeot Total (908): 2nd in 24hr of Le Mans & 1st in LMS
Pescarolo Sport (Courage C60): 2nd in LMS
Autocon Motorsports (MG-Lola EX257/Creation CAO6/H): 2nd in ALMS

LMP2:
Binnie Motorsports (Lola B05/42): 1st in 24hr Le Mans 2007
Barazi-Epsilon (Zytek 07S/2): 2nd in 24hr of Le Mans 2007
Ray Mallock Ltd. (MG-Lola EX264): 1st in LMS
Quifel ASM Team (Lola B05/40): 2nd in LMS
Penske Racing (Porsche RS Spyder): 1st in Petit Le Mans & 1st in ALMS

GT1:
Aston Martin Racing (DBR9): 1st in 24hr of Le Mans 2007
Corvette Racing (C6.R): 2nd in 24hr of Le Mans 2007 & 1st in Petit Le Mans
Team Oreca Racing (Saleen S7-R): 1st in LMS
Doran Racing (Maserati MC12 GT1): 2nd in ALMS
Vitaphone Racing (Maserati MC12 GT1): 1st in FIA GT
Scuderia Playteam Sarafree (Maserati MC12 T1): 2nd in FIA GT

GT2:
IMSA Performance Matmut (Porsche 997 GT3-RSR): 1st in 24hr of Le Mans 2007
Risi Competizione (Ferrari F430 GT2): 2nd in 24hr of Le Mans
Virgo Motorsport (Ferrari F430 GT2): 1st in LMS
Team Felbermayr-Proton (Porsche 997 GT3-RSR): 2nd in LMS
Flying Lizard Motorsports (Porsche 997 GT3-RSR): 1st in Petit Le Mans
Risi Competizione (Ferrari F430 GT2): 1st in ALMS
Motorola AF Corse (Ferrari F430 GT2): 1st in FIA GT
BMS Scuderia Italia (Porsche 997 GT3-RSR): 2nd in FIA GT

I want the Vettes to win, I'm not a Eurosnob and frankly I don't like Astons !!!

GO VETTES GO lol :p !!!!!!!!!!!!

Lets be honest they have owned the Aston Martin's like how many times in the past ?????????

Damn, the Gulf colors on that Aston, ooh, I love it.

I dont follow up on Lemans that much, but I love Lemans. :D

CR Scuderia revealed their car for the season.
The team will run two Ferrari 430s in the GT2 class of the FIA GT Championship in 2008; one car for Andrew Kirkaldy and Rob Bell and one for Chris Niarchos and Tim Mullen.
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3803/dscn0225qf6.jpg
Not sure that the team will race in LeMans 24hrs.

This Aston realy looks stunning, but I think that the Saleen will win.
Love to watch GT class, not a LMP fan.

If it's a Le mans car then let's have some pictures!

I too believe team Oreca will be a force to be rekoned with, because most people are of the belief it will be an Aston V Chevy match, I't be funny to see the Saleen take the winnings!

No more pictures yet?

Chris.

I'm a HUGE (and i mean really HUGE) fan of Le Mans, but isn't this a bit early?, i would rather want something about Sebring 12 hours!, the lates i heard, is the test. and it said that both Audi and Peugeot will entry whit 1 car! (it is just the test) and Tom K will be one of the drivers!

I'm a HUGE (and i mean really HUGE) fan of Le Mans, but isn't this a bit early?, i would rather want something about Sebring 12 hours!, the lates i heard, is the test. and it said that both Audi and Peugeot will entry whit 1 car! (it is just the test) and Tom K will be one of the drivers!
I was hoping that I would be able to head down to Sebring for the testing dates on the 28th in particular and maybe the 30th as well. Unfortunately, my classes end at 2 P.M.

There is always a chance I might skip them and head down there anyway though.

Supposedly Peugeot isn't going to be at the test, but there will be the new Lexus running there, according to World car fans (which isn't exactly a reliable source).

By the way, I love that color scheme, but the Aston's did look better in green.

I'm a huge Corvette Racing fan. :D

And I'm rolling on the floor at the paint for the Aston, I guess for the first year that they are not owned by Ford they want to repaint themselves like one?

Should be a good year, and a good race no matter who wins.

I'm a huge Corvette Racing fan. :D

And I'm rolling on the floor at the paint for the Aston, I guess for the first year that they are not owned by Ford they want to repaint themselves like one?

Should be a good year, and a good race no matter who wins.
If you are thinking of the Gulf Ford Gt40, then it shows that you don't know much about the Gulf cars!.
The Gulf paint, has been present at Le Mans for many years!, Porsche 917 is very famous for it! (se the Steven Mcqueen movie "Le Mans") and last year the dane Juan Barazi's 1st car was painted whit the same theme!

AND this is not Aston's official team. It's a private team taking on the same colors, not Aston Martin (they'll keep their classic British Racing Green).

I'm a huge Corvette Racing fan. :D

And I'm rolling on the floor at the paint for the Aston, I guess for the first year that they are not owned by Ford they want to repaint themselves like one?

Should be a good year, and a good race no matter who wins.

Aston are still running in good ol' green. Gulf just decided to choose the *cough*best competitor*cough* and repaint it to use alongside the Aston-run cars :D

If you are thinking of the Gulf Ford Gt40, then it shows that you don't know much about the Gulf cars!.
The Gulf paint, has been present at Le Mans for many years!

He said it was the first year Aston wasnt owned by Ford and not the first year a Ford wouldnt have the Gulf colours.

You can definitely add Panoz and Spyker to that list of GT2 entries as they both plan on running the 24 hour.

The Aston looks superb, but Jake and the Bad Boy Vettes will take the crown this year! (I hope)

He said it was the first year Aston wasnt owned by Ford and not the first year a Ford wouldnt have the Gulf colours.

Jees.

Gulf Racing is a team, they're not bound to any specific manufacturer. Search for Gulf liveried cars and you'll find allsorts!

It's meant to be an anniversary for Gulf, as they supported the GT40 back in the 1968 LeMans, they chose a team to support this year. I;m sure if Ford Racing had a Ford GT team in GT1 then they'd have gone with that, but the next best choice was clearly an Aston.

Chris.

i want those poor astons to win.the corvettes had enuff.but hey it cud be neither...those mc12's r beasts.saw them a couple of years back..in the FIA-GT champ.

I want the Vettes to win, I'm not a Eurosnob and frankly I don't like Astons !!!

GO VETTES GO lol :p !!!!!!!!!!!!

Lets be honest they have owned the Aston Martin's like how many times in the past ?????????

Same with me, im a big corvette fan so Go C6R!!!!

Aston are still running in good ol' green. Gulf just decided to choose the *cough*best competitor*cough* and repaint it to use alongside the Aston-run cars :DHaha, I bet they just don't want to put their pretty paint on a car that is going to go fast and get a little banged up. :D I'm sure they know the Aston are going to be driving pretty slow so their nice paint job will remain unscratched. :eek:

If you are thinking of the Gulf Ford Gt40, then it shows that you don't know much about the Gulf cars!.
The Gulf paint, has been present at Le Mans for many years!, Porsche 917 is very famous for it! (se the Steven Mcqueen movie "Le Mans") and last year the dane Juan Barazi's 1st car was painted whit the same theme!You're correct, I know about the 917 but I usually associate Gulf and LeMans with the Gt40. They also sponsored 911s in the 'S' class I believe.

It's meant to be an anniversary for Gulf, as they supported the GT40 back in the 1968 LeMans, they chose a team to support this year. I;m sure if Ford Racing had a Ford GT team in GT1 then they'd have gone with that, but the next best choice was clearly an Aston.I just found it ironic that this was the first year that Aston was not owned by Ford.

MC12 not legal under Le Mans ACO rules, will not be allowed in. Carbon GT1 cars are still banned, and only allowed in the alms to bolster up poor grid over in the states.

Shame about the Maserati's.

Some people thought it too early to be talking about the Le Mans, but I'm going to take that one step further and discuss the 2009 Le Mans race!

It would be a safe assumption to see Aston Martin pull out all the stops, we will likely see an AM in every class, including the LMP now that restrictions allow for it. It will be the 50th anniversary of Aston Martin's Le Mans win, as good a reason as any to really go for it.

It's likely also that the cars will share a Gulf Livery right up until then, because the pairing of Gulf/AM is supposed to be a good team for the forseeable future.

Your thoughts?

Chris.

Nah Le Mans 2009 GT1 win belongs to the Chevy's lol :D !!!!!

GO VETTES GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Basically I would prefer any other team except the Aston Martins to win :D !!!!

OK, but why?

If you're from the UK surely you would back the continental team? Why would you not want the Astons to win at all? It just doesn't add up...

Also, we should have you deported!

Chris.