B98/10 1999 for sale

24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1999, 24 Hours of Daytona in 2000 Eligible for numerous historic races including Gulf Historic, Masters Endurance Legends, Endurance Icons, Endurance Racing Legends and the Plateau 8 of the Le Mans Classic Legend (Prototypes from 1994 to 1999) Unveiled in Atlanta in September 1998, the Lola B98/10 marked the return of the Huntingdon manufacturer to the world of endurance. After a long absence since 1992 and the Lola T92/10, the English were back in business with a sleek-looking prototype and excellent performance. In the shadow of the "big" manufacturers, this Lola had nothing to envy. Lola launched into an ambitious project in the late '90s: to create an accessible prototype, suitable for customer teams, capable of competing at the highest levels of endurance racing worldwide. Thus was born the B98/10, whose goal was to compete in both the American Le Mans Series and the International Sports Racing Series and, of course, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The project was entrusted to Peter Weston, one of the first to join Lola after the acquisition of the manufacturer by Martin Birrane. The design may look quite similar to other prototypes of the era, Nissan R391, Courage C52 and other Ferrari 333SP, all contemporaries of the B98/10. It is indeed with the order to create a car capable of beating the Ferrari 333SP and the Riley & Scott MKIII that Peter Weston begins his work (hence the B in the name of the new prototypes). The car is an SR1, modifiable to compete in the American Le Mans Series and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMP900 category. Several unique elements immediately distinguish the small English car. This is the case of the front of the car which features rounded wheel arches with side-mounted headlights, due to the extreme curvature angle of the wheel arches. The air intakes are positioned under the arch similar to a single-seater, which further frees the front hood, designed for speed. The car is built around a carbon fiber monocoque with a FIA and ACO homologated crash box. Safety and rigidity for an ultra-modern car. An important wind tunnel testing program allowed focusing on four objectives: Achieving a high lift coefficient, with both weak and strong supports; Developing high front support to compensate for the effect of the rear; We continue among the specific features of this Lola B98/10. For example, we mention the quick access to the shock absorbers and anti-roll bars without having to remove the bodywork. This allows for a very short intervention time for adjustments or changes. The 6-speed sequential gearbox uses Hewland components and the cooling system are both extremely efficient. Additionally, the steering geometry has benefited from careful development, with a very communicative constant steering force, reassuring for the driver. Let's talk about speed. Several engines were compatible with this Lola B98/10. This is particularly the case of the Ford 6.0 liter V8 Roush, around which development was conducted. But, at the request of customers, it was possible to adapt Ford V6 turbo blocks, Lotus V8, Chevrolet V8, a BMW inline 6-cylinder and even a Judd V10. Franz Konrad, who usually raced on Porsche, turned to Lola for the 1999 season. He, whose team won the last two Porsche Cups, had to manage without the Weissach house. He thus purchased one of the first Lola B98/10 chassis produced, HU2 (the second of a series of 8 cars in total). The idea was then to install a Porsche engine, the one that equipped the winning 911 GT1 in 1998. But from Porsche's side, it's a no (this engine, stripped of its turbos, migrates to the new 911 GT3 engaged in LM GT). Therefore, Franz Konrad would have to find an alternative. Same situation at Kremer Racing. The structure of the Kremer brothers, which Erwin now leads alone, is betting on the Lola B98/10 (chassis HU07). Yes, the team that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979 and the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1995 with Porsche, loyal for 30 years, switches to Lola and hopes to create a surprise. Even before the season begins, the Lola B98/10 clan has a proud appearance. Konrad Motorsport, Kremer Racing and DAMS or even Intersport Racing want to hit the track. 1999: 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans Jan Lammers, the winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and double winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona, is the cornerstone of the Konrad Motorsport Team that fields the LOLA B98/10 chassis HU02. The program is very serious in 1999 with the 24 Hours of Daytona, then the 12 hours of Sebring and, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car performs well in qualifying but struggles to finish in the race. The car is modified for the mancelle track, with a