Hi guys, any peeps here does catch up with Asian Le Mans Series?
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Hi guys, any peeps here does catch up with Asian Le Mans Series?
I'm going to say "No". But having been prompted to look up the series from your op. It seems like a decent series. Not too big, not too small.
How does this series fit in Asian motorsport? Is there a rivalry with Super GT of some kind?
As someone who is selfish and like to see the WEC here. This series would be a good compromise. Should be called Asia-Pacific LM Series, and have a race here. Preferably at Phillip Island.
You must have not seen any of the race results from this series...Quote:
Originally Posted by journeyman racer
It's a good concept, but when the entire field is 6-9 cars split between 3 classes... It can't hold my interest.
Their season opener this year in Korea did start only 6 cars...
It's a good concept, but worthless without any cars showing up at the races. Would be nice if they could grow this into something, but with only 8 cars entered for this weekends 6 hours of Shanghai, it doesn't look good...
I have to admit I didn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by toledo47
I think this is what I was meaning to say. I this region (including Australia and New Zealand), it'd be a great addition if it got going. An international class for drivers to aspire to, without the difficulties when attempting a career in Europe or America. Another big class for fans to follow that is relevant, because it's where they live.Quote:
Originally Posted by toledo47
You're right. But I've attended many race meetings where there have been around 9 cars in some races. Including twice in the last month. So I'd go. Especially if it was at Phillip Island.Quote:
Originally Posted by toledo47
Eh, IMO 9 cars is kinda rough even if its just 1 class, split between 3 classes is unacceptable for myself (not that the Asian Le Mans Series event gets as many as 9 cars regularly....) . I do really hope they can grow this series, and it would be cool to see it expand into places like Australia & New Zealand, but they have gotta get those grid counts up. Hopefully they can keep it going until it gets bigger, but I think its more likely that the series will just die off in a year or 2...Quote:
Originally Posted by journeyman racer
I'm at races in the US/Canada almost every weekend, and i'm planning on studying overseas in Japan for 2 years starting next year, so finding some international championships that race in Japan is interesting for me. The only domestic series they have that i'm interested in is Super GT. They get F1, WTCC and WEC. I was very excited when I found out about this Asian Le Mans Series until i saw the results.. Loved going to American Le Mans Series races, was hoping the Asian Le Mans Series would be just like that :(
ACO is officially taking over the series next year and they are looking to grow more grids. Next year 1st race would be in Oct 2015.