Title: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: chop456 on April 19, 2006, 10:16:55 am
http://www.racecar-engineering.com/content/news.htm
Zytek is currently seeking funding to run two cars at Le Mans next year, a conventional LMP1 and a hybrid-electric version. Talks are taking place with Johnny Herbert to head a fully professional line-up of drivers. The company is also in discussion with the FIA regarding the use of hybrid-electric power when this becomes legal in Formula One in 2009.
Meanwhile the new but hybrid rules Zytek 06S is undergoing last minute wind tunnel testing in preparation for a three day trial at Magny Cours the first week in May. It is entered for Spa and Le Mans after which it is more likely to run in the ALMS and particularly at Petit Le Mans.
Maybe it can make it farther than turn one at the Petit this year. ;D
Zytek is currently seeking funding to run two cars at Le Mans next year, a conventional LMP1 and a hybrid-electric version. Talks are taking place with Johnny Herbert to head a fully professional line-up of drivers. The company is also in discussion with the FIA regarding the use of hybrid-electric power when this becomes legal in Formula One in 2009.
Meanwhile the new but hybrid rules Zytek 06S is undergoing last minute wind tunnel testing in preparation for a three day trial at Magny Cours the first week in May. It is entered for Spa and Le Mans after which it is more likely to run in the ALMS and particularly at Petit Le Mans.
Maybe it can make it farther than turn one at the Petit this year. ;D
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: Bob U on April 19, 2006, 12:39:22 pm
Could this be the rumoured Herbert/Brundle/Blundell partnership?
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: Andy Zarse on April 19, 2006, 01:55:18 pm
Christ I hope not. I'm quite happy to see these gentlemen in a team together but I do not want to see a fukkin' hybrid electric wheelchair. Nor indeed doI want to see a diesel Audi. I mean, how exiting is that going to be? >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: hgb on April 19, 2006, 02:22:34 pm
Why not ? Do you remember Sparky ?
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: Steve Pyro on April 19, 2006, 02:31:46 pm
Another move towards 'civilised' quiet motorsport :-\
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: Lorry on April 19, 2006, 02:37:25 pm
I can see the car being sponsored by Stannah Stairlifts
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: chop456 on April 19, 2006, 02:42:51 pm
Why not ? Do you remember Sparky ?
Sparky was cool.
(http://www.sportscarpros.com/images/0019/test-days-on.jpg)
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: Papa Lazarou on April 19, 2006, 03:20:18 pm
Oooh, nice :)
But were those parallel lines to confuse photographers at night or what?
But were those parallel lines to confuse photographers at night or what?
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: Chris24 on April 19, 2006, 05:54:03 pm
I can see the car being sponsored by Stannah Stairlifts
I guess Matt Harper won't be supporting them then !
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: championaudi on April 19, 2006, 10:36:06 pm
The imp in a zytek drive good news,
but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
NOT in a bloody dairy crest special !!!!!!!
but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
NOT in a bloody dairy crest special !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: garyfrogeye on April 20, 2006, 12:27:52 am
You'll see it coming towards you and all you'll hear is "Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm" :-\
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: jpchenet on April 20, 2006, 12:58:46 am
Will Thora Herd be one of the drivers?? :-[
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: DelBoy on April 20, 2006, 11:02:00 am
Will Thora Herd be one of the drivers?? :-[
Unlikely...not enough room for the pine box.
Del
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: Steve Pyro on April 20, 2006, 11:23:03 am
Will Thora Herd be one of the drivers?? :-[
Unlikely...not enough room for the pine box.
Del
;D
It's an open car - the skys the limit. Just stand it upright.
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: jpchenet on April 20, 2006, 01:19:42 pm
Maybe she'd race one of these??
(http://www.lixonline.com/images/Ironstock/double_coffin_car.jpg)
(http://www.lixonline.com/images/Ironstock/double_coffin_car.jpg)
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: chop456 on April 20, 2006, 01:27:17 pm
The Story of Willie Stokes (http://www.srvrocks.com/lyrics-willie_the_wimp.htm)
(http://www.srvrocks.com/willie_the_wimp.jpg)
(http://www.srvrocks.com/willie_the_wimp.jpg)
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: Nordic on April 21, 2006, 08:46:24 am
You'll see it coming towards you and all you'll hear is "Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm" :-\
And the rumble of a Roush V8.
The brushless electric motor runs alongside the V8 so it will still make all the right noise.
Title: Re: Zytek/Hybrids/Johnny Herbert/ALMS News
Post by: hgb on April 21, 2006, 09:39:13 am
The son of Sparky ;D
