Notes 96-01-18

Hello to all Le Mans fans.

1 - From Ouest-France my local newspaper:

Shadow comes back and will be in Le Mans.

Don Nichols, his creator, announced in Le Mans, his association with Norbert Santos (Norma), the french prototype constructor. The new prototype should receive help from Porsche factory. One or two Shadow Nac 24 should try to qualify for the next 24 hours of Le Mans.

Jean-Pierre Jarier, former french F1 pilot, will be one of the pilots.

2 - from Auto-hebdo:

The french team Oreca and Canaska Softwind Motor Sport will enter Le Mans with new Dodge Viper GTS-R.

Oreca (winner Le Mans 1991 with Mazda) was chosen by Chrysler Corp. in a two years deal.

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