Why didn't Jaguar go back into GT racing
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Why didn't Jaguar go back into GT racing
I live a half hour away from Lime Rock Park race track. In the next few months the racing season starts again and I'm looking forward to attending some of the events. Once again I see that the Aston Martin racing team will be participating and was wondering why both in the past with their XK or in the future with there F-Type (different class) that Jaguar is not in the mix. Is it the money thing or just a lack of interest by Tata. Just askin
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Thank you Q&C for that. I guess even after having been privileged to work years ago with one of the greatest racing teams, I always have a soft spot in my heart for Jaguar. Maybe it is knowing they survived a fire that nearly destroyed Browns Lane; maybe it is knowing they barely survived the dark days of British Leyland, or maybe it is just because I was born seven miles from Castle Bromwich.
You are correct that there are many great racing cars from the 1950s and even later with the XJ13 and the fabulous XJR-12 'Silk-Cut' cars built by Walkinshaw Racing. JLR should draw on this rich history and legacy to rebuild the legend of Jaguar instead of trying to convince everyone they are just as good as the German brands.
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You are correct that there are many great racing cars from the 1950s and even later with the XJ13 and the fabulous XJR-12 'Silk-Cut' cars built by Walkinshaw Racing. JLR should draw on this rich history and legacy to rebuild the legend of Jaguar instead of trying to convince everyone they are just as good as the German brands.
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Thank you Q&C for that. I guess even after having been privileged to work years ago with one of the greatest racing teams, I always have a soft spot in my heart for Jaguar. Maybe it is knowing they survived a fire that nearly destroyed Browns Lane; maybe it is knowing they barely survived the dark days of British Leyland, or maybe it is just because I was born seven miles from Castle Bromwich.
You are correct that there are many great racing cars from the 1950s and even later with the XJ13 and the fabulous XJR-12 'Silk-Cut' cars built by Walkinshaw Racing. JLR should draw on this rich history and legacy to rebuild the legend of Jaguar instead of trying to convince everyone they are just as good as the German brands.
That's my 2d.
You are correct that there are many great racing cars from the 1950s and even later with the XJ13 and the fabulous XJR-12 'Silk-Cut' cars built by Walkinshaw Racing. JLR should draw on this rich history and legacy to rebuild the legend of Jaguar instead of trying to convince everyone they are just as good as the German brands.
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I think Jaguar and Britain to a greater extent is a victim of its own conservatism. The German tiger has no such qualms about bragging, with the things we have taught them no less. Hats of to them, wish we could do the same. Wont happen. Clarkson did a brilliant bit on Britain's contribution to motorsports- it was an eyeopener.
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Back to the original question posted by jagtoes: I sincerely hope Jaguar, through JLR, or through an independent team such as in the Silk Cut days, return to racing once again. Perhaps not Formula One, but certainly to the endurance events that put Jaguar at the top in the 1950s.
I would personally like to see Jaguar once again dominate le 24 heures du Mans as a first step towards returning to those glory days!
I would personally like to see Jaguar once again dominate le 24 heures du Mans as a first step towards returning to those glory days!
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There is a very strong possibility. Indians have started to take racing quite seriously, as a result of several being involved in F1. I believe the Sauber team is headed by an Indian lady as example, then there was Force India. Sooner or later Mr. Tata will want to dip his toes. At the very least co-sponsor.
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you like the ad with Hawkins? i saw this in spain, I do not know, I remember this clip with Mexicans too, I wander if it is not ridiculous, to do that, you rather get the halo effect from racing, i will say. men for me it sounds very odd, but I never really like Hawkins, he is scaring me out.
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you like the ad with Hawkins? i saw this in spain, I do not know, I remember this clip with Mexicans too, I wander if it is not ridiculous, to do that, you rather get the halo effect from racing, i will say. men for me it sounds very odd, but I never really like Hawkins, he is scaring me out.
Jaguar could launch a historic model support race series as part of grand prix weekend in select markets. Any Jaguar that 25+ years old. Similar to Ferrari Challenge or Porsche Cup, but emphasis in classic cars and gentleman racing. Pace car could be whatever model(s) Jaguar wants to promote.