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HISTORY-MAKING FINISH FOR HEINRICHER RACING AT LAGUNA SECA

November 2, 2020 RNW Staff 0

The first podium finish of the 2020 season for the No. 57 Heinricher Racing with Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 was a historic one—marking the first podium for a female-owned team in the history of IMSA racing. The third-place finish for the Jackie Heinricher-owned car was made possible by the continued hard work and diligence of drivers Alvaro Parente and Misha Goikhberg.

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PORSCHE GT TEAM WINS AFTER A TACTICAL MASTERSTROKE IN CALIFORNIA

November 2, 2020 RNW Staff 0

The Porsche GT Team has scored its second straight win in the North American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Belgium’s Laurens Vanthoor and Earl Bamber from New Zealand reached the finish line first on the Laguna Seca Raceway and achieved the first victory for the Porsche 911 RSR on the storied Californian racetrack since the start of the factory campaign in 2014. The identical ca. 515 hp sister car driven by their works driver colleagues Nick Tandy from Great Britain and Frédéric Makowiecki from France finished on fourth place in the hotly-contested GTLM category.

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MEYER SHANK RACING TAKES VICTORY IN CALIFORNIA WITH FARNBACHER AND McMURRY

November 2, 2020 RNW Staff 0

Mario Farnbacher and Matt McMurry claimed their second IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship victory for Meyer Shank Racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sunday.

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NIELSEN RACING MISSES OUT ON PORTIMAO PODIUM

November 1, 2020 RNW Staff 0

A poorly timed safety car and mechanical issue today denied Nielsen Racing the opportunity to fight for the final European Le Mans Series podium of the year at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

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UNITED AUTOSPORTS WIN THIRD EUROPEAN LE MANS SERIES LMP3 CHAMPIONSHIP

November 1, 2020 RNW Staff 0

United Autosports have been crowned European Le Mans Series LMP3 Champions for the third time at the final round of the 2020 season in Portimao, Portugal.

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WIN FOR MERCEDES-AMG DIVERS WISHOFER AND BOCCOLACCI AT THE LAUSITZRING – ADAC GT MASTERS TITLE CHASE NARROWS

November 1, 2020 RNW Staff 0

From 17th on the grid to victory – the Mercedes-AMG pairing of Mick Wishofer (21, AUT) and Dorian Boccolacci (22, FRA, both Team Zakspeed BKK Mobil Oil Racing) pulled off a major coup in Sunday’s ADAC GT Masters race at the Lausitzring. In wet conditions, they delivered a superb performance to secure a surprise maiden victory in the Super Sports Car League. Second place went to Robert Renauer (35, GER) and Klaus Bachler (29, AUT, both Precote Herberth Motorsport), a result that lifts Renauer to second place in the championship. P3 went to the sister car driven by Alfred Renauer (35, GER) and Sebastian Asch (34, GER, both Precote Herberth Motorsport). With two races remaining, Audi drivers and title defenders Patric Niederhauser (29, CH) and Kelvin van der Linde (24, ZA, both Rutronik Racing) continue to lead the standings, five points ahead of Renauer and seven points clear of the Porsche duo Christian Engelhart (33, GER) and Michael Ammermüller (34, GER, both SSR Performance). “A mega result,” said a delighted Dorian Boccolacci. “I am really proud of our team, because our car has been really good for the entire race weekend.”

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JIMENEZ COMPLETES LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO NORTH AMERICA SWEEP AT LAGUNA SECA

November 1, 2020 RNW Staff 0

Sergio Jimenez and Ansa Motorsports took a major step forward Sunday in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship, completing a weekend sweep of victories at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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McMURRY SCORES FIRST-EVER IMSA GTD POLE AT LAGUNA SECA

November 1, 2020 RNW Staff 0

Matt McMurry scored his first ever IMSA GTD pole position at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sunday. After completing just four laps during the 15-minutes session, McMurry posted a 1:25.126-second flyer to put the No. 86 Acura NSX GT3 on pole for Sunday afternoon’s Monterey Sports Car Championship race.

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B. Torrence, Capps, Anderson, Krawiec Qualify No.1 as Championship Sunday Approaches at Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil

November 1, 2020 RNW Staff 0

LAS VEGAS, NV – November 1, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Billy and Steve Torrence powered to the top two spots in Top Fuel on Saturday during qualifying at the 20th annual Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, bringing S. Torrence a step closer to his […]

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NIELSEN RACING, PORTIMAO WINNERS

November 1, 2020 RNW Staff 0

Colin Noble and Tony Wells are the winners in yesterday’s final round of the 2020 Michelin Le Mans Cup at Portimão after an inspired call from the pits and fantastic restart from Colin to vault them from fifth into second and within an arm’s reach to the lead. With the #26 Graff Racing entry incurring a drive-through time penalty, Colin remined behind close behind to ensure the victory without the risk.

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JIMENEZ BREAKS INTO LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO NORTH AMERICA WIN COLUMN AT LAGUNA SECA

November 1, 2020 RNW Staff 0

Sergio Jimenez was overcome with joy Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca after driving to his maiden victory in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship. The weekend of racing at the iconic California road course comprises the fourth of five doubleheader rounds on the 2020 schedule.

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AUDI DUO HOFER AND HAASE WIN RAIN-AFFECTED ADAC GT MASTERS SATURDAY THRILLER AT THE LAUSITZRING

October 31, 2020 RNW Staff 0

Saturday’s ADAC GT Masters race at the Lausitzring was suspenseful right up to the last few metres. The Audi pairing of Max Hofer (21, AUT) and Christopher Haase (33, GER, both Montaplast by Land Motorsport) won by a margin of only 0.147 seconds ahead of Indy Dontje (27, NL) and Maximilian Götz (34, GER) in the Mercedes-AMG of Mann-Filter-Team HTP-Winward. Robert Renauer (35, GER, Precote Herberth Motorsport), partnered this time by Klaus Bachler (29, AUT), kept his title hopes alive with a P3 finish. Reigning champions Patric Niederhauser (29, CH) and Kelvin van der Linde (24, ZA) in the Rutronik Racing Audi retain their lead in the overall standings. “I am very satisfied” said winner Christopher Haase afterwards. “Our team has given us a really great car. It is great to have got another win in the ADAC GT Masters. Only if you have the best package you can win here. And that’s what we had today.”

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Summit Series National Championship Will Be On The Line This Weekend in Las Vegas

October 30, 2020 RNW Staff 0

LAS VEGAS, NV – October 30, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The top Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman and Super Pro Motorcycle racers from NHRA’s seven geographical divisions will journey to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to vie for national titles in the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship. Summit Racing Series national […]

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24 HOURS OF SPA ROUNDUP

October 30, 2020 RNW Staff 0

Last weekend, the Total 24 Hours of Spa staged its 20th edition since GT rules were introduced in 2001. We had to wait a little longer than anticipated to celebrate the milestone, while the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic altered the character of this year’s event.

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PORSCHE ONE-TWO IN RAIN-HIT ADAC GT MASTERS LAUSITZRING PRACTICE SESSION

October 30, 2020 RNW Staff 0

The ADAC GT Masters title contenders dominated a rain-hit first practice session at the Lausitzring. Porsche driver Robert Renauer (35, GER, Precote Herberth Motorsport) managed to set the fastest time on Friday morning, followed by three more drivers from the Top Five in the standings – Christian Engelhart (33, GER, SSR Performance) also in a Porsche, Lamborghini driver Albert Costa Balboa (30, ESP, GRT Grasser Racing) and championship leader Kelvin van der Linde (24, ZA, Rutronik Racing).

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WHELEN ENGINEERING RACING HEADS WEST TO LAGUNA SECA FOR PENULTIMATE ROUND OF THE IMSA CHAMPIONSHIP

October 29, 2020 RNW Staff 0

Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing drivers Pipo Derani (Brazil) and Felipe Nasr (Brazil) are heading west to Monterey, California looking to capture their second win of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season at the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship Oct. 30 – Nov. 1.

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NEW TRIO FOR PERFORMANCE TECH MOTORSPORTS

October 28, 2020 RNW Staff 0

Performance Tech Motorsports welcomes Don Yount, Patrick Byrne and Guy Cosmo to their car for the Twelve Hours of Sebring.

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Brandon Snider Not Feeling The Heat as He Seeks First World Title at E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series Finale in Las Vegas

October 28, 2020 RNW Staff 0

LAS VEGAS, NV – October 28, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Brandon Snider finds himself in an ideal position heading to the final race of the 2020 season at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service. But after a […]

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NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series World Championship to be decided at Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas

October 28, 2020 RNW Staff 0

LAS VEGAS, NV – October 28, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – In what has been a remarkably dominant year for Don Schumacher Racing in Funny Car, the team knows it will claim a 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world title. But it will take this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil […]

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BMW TEAM RLL LOOKING TO REPEAT WINNING PERFORMANCE AT LAGUNA SECA

October 28, 2020 RNW Staff 0

BMW Team RLL looks to add a seventh consecutive podium finish at this weekend’s Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship when it returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, Calif., for the penultimate round of the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. With two victories, two second place and five third place finishes so far this […]

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