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Way to go Lotus; No engines for Indy test!

Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by Fast_ian, Apr 2, 2012.

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  1. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #1 Fast_ian, Apr 2, 2012
    Hey,

    I have no idea how the engine suppliers work in Indy car, but if I were running a Lotus lump I'd be major league pissed;

    Is this the same Lotus that's now running F1 with Renault engines?

    Our old buddy Danny Bahar (sp?) still running the show?

    Cheers,
    Ian
    http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/98567
     
  2. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 william, Apr 3, 2012

    I believe the Lotus-Renault F1 team is owned by Genii, headed by Lopez, with Boullier as team manager. Lotus is more or less the sponsor who lent its name.


    But Lotus Cars, headed by Danny Bahar is behind the Indy engine, just like it participates in Endurance (with a Lola), in GP2, etc...
     
  3. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 GuyIncognito, Apr 3, 2012
    are they using the same engine in ALMS/WEC as they are in IndyCar?
     
  4. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 texasmr2, Apr 3, 2012
    Lotus does not have the resources like Chevy and Honda do and they could be playing catch up if they were a late entry. Lotus has been battling engine supply since the season started and hopefully things will change very soon for Indy regarding practice/qualifying and for the race.

    Fingers crossed.
     
  5. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 william, Apr 6, 2012

    I believe that Lola entered by Lotus (sounds strange, doesn't it?) in Endurance racing is powered by a V8 Judd engine.

    I think Lotus got involved in badging an Indy engine because it couldn't badge a chassis in the Indy series. Lotus wants to advertise its brand to expand in the US where it sees its main market for the future range of cars Bahar intends to produce.
     
  6. ingegnere

    ingegnere F1 Veteran
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    #6 ingegnere, Apr 6, 2012
    Indy engine is also Judd, aka Engine Developments:

    http://www.racer.com/lotus-confirms-indycar-v6-turbo-engine-to-be-built-by-judd/article/202716/
     

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