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SPORTSCAR

BMW M6 GT3 RETURNS TO BATHURST

January 30, 2018 Charles Côté 0

On 4th February, the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit will host one of the most spectacular races in Australia: The Bathurst 12 Hour. Following its debut at this event in 2017, the BMW M6 GT3 returns to the grid at this year’s endurance classic. BMW Team Schnitzer from Germany and BMW Team SRM from Australia will each run a BMW M6 GT3. In addition, the Australian fans will see the new BMW M4 GT4 in action for the first time.

NASCAR

Valvoline Expands Support Of Hendrick Motorsports

January 30, 2018 Charles Côté 0

Valvoline has extended its partnership with Hendrick Motorsports through 2022 and will sponsor the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 of Alex Bowman in two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races per season.

Le Mans

McLaren To Allow Alonso To Race At Le Mans

January 30, 2018 Charles Côté 0

McLaren will allow Fernando Alonso to compete in upcoming rounds of the World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, after reaching an agreement with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

Formula E

FIA Reveals First Look At Next Generation Of Formula E

January 30, 2018 Charles Côté 0

The FIA and Formula E have released the first digital images of the next generation car for season five of the FIA Formula E World Championship.

NASCAR

More Computers, Fewer Wrenches

January 29, 2018 Charles Côté 0

Over a period of seven decades, stock car racing transitioned from shirt-pocket note pads to highly technical computer programs. Along the way, the role of NASCAR Monster Energy Series crew chief has transformed into the role of a mastermind instead of that of a mechanic.

NASCAR

Day 1 Of NASCAR Rookie Test Complete In Atlanta

January 29, 2018 Charles Côté 0

Several NASCAR XFINITY Series and Camping World Truck Series drivers got the chance to get their feet wet on the aged 1.54-mile Atlanta Motor Speedway in a two-day rookie test that began Monday afternoon. .

EFP by TECE – A NEW TEAM FIELDING TWO AUDI R8 LMSs IN THE ADAC GT MASTERS

SPORTSCAR

A NEW TEAM FIELDING TWO AUDI R8 LMS IN THE ADAC GT MASTERS

January 29, 2018 Charles Côté 0

The ADAC GT Masters welcomes a new team to the grid in the shape of EFP by TECE who will be fielding two Audi R8 LMS cars in the forthcoming campaign. The two driver pairings are Elia Erhart (29, Germany) with Pierre Kaffer (41, Germany) and Dries Vanthoor (19, Belgium) with Florian Spengler (30, Germany). The ADAC GT Masters season opener will be hosted by Motorsport Arena Oschersleben on the weekend of 13th – 15th April.

Endurance

A PROMISING SEASON OPENER FOR MERCEDES-AMG AT DAYTONA

January 29, 2018 Charles Côté 0

A motorsport marathon at Daytona International Speedway that remained thrilling till the finish marked the start of this year’s IMSA season. After 24 hours and with 751 laps completed, the Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports only just missed out on a podium finish in the GTD class for GT3 cars.

NASCAR

Euro NASCAR Cars Ready To Rock The ROC

January 29, 2018 Charles Côté 0

For the 8th consecutive time the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series cars will be among the vehicles selected for the world famous Race Of Champions to test the skills of some of the best drivers in the world. The traditional and spectacular off-season event will take place at the King Fahd International Stadium of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia.