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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Future is still uncertain for AGR in ALMS from what the announcers were saying... BUT it was shown on NBC and NOT on Speed so the Speed guys may have more information that was not shared.

I think it would be interesting to have one car (AGR?) stay as a P2 entry rather than moving up to P1 like the rest...
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Just saw the race. WHAT A SHITY BROADCAST!!!

wow no idea what happen during the race. All i understand was what happen after the last commercial. After every commercial they fast forwarded the broadcast 20-30 mins. never explaining what happen during that time. I think they showed 1 pit stop in total. And every time they came back from commercial it was under yellow. F U NBC!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Tadashi,Oct 19 2008, 04:43 PM
152 days until Sebring
I'll be at Sebring next year. Or I'll break my friends legs.
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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I don't know why ALMS even bothers with NBC. I thought I was confused by what was happening because I was only watching the race during commercials. Once I watched it on tape last night, nothing became clearer.

Tadashi-> isn't Lowe's/Fernandez remaining in P2? I swear I read that somewhere.
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike G.,Oct 21 2008, 01:33 PM
I don't know why ALMS even bothers with NBC.
For the sponsors and promoters Network TV coverage is always preferable over Cable coverage.
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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ALMS buys coverage.

Yes, Fernandez is staying in P2 with Acura. Andretti is still up in the air
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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update on the ALMS BMW GT2 M3

from the debut


to their new partner: Rays Wheels


The new BMW M3, with RAYS Wheels, is set to make its 2009 racing debut in the American Le Mans Series' season kickoff event - the historic Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring - to be held March 18-21.

more info i found here
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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thats weird BMW would leave BBS. I believe the rims on the BMW Sauber F1 are also Rays... so that might be a reason.
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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rays maybe cheaper than BBS?? who knows what goes on
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Thanks for the update! BMW will be a great addition to the current manufacturer lineup.

Added Sebring date to my Calendar



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