MERCEDES-AMG GT4: A NEW EDITION OF A SUCCESSFUL MODEL
Following the launch of the new Mercedes-AMG GT3, Mercedes-AMG presents the further development of its globally successful GT4 model for the tenth anniversary season of its Customer Racing Programme. The new Mercedes-AMG GT4 (model year 2020) features new design characteristics and technical optimisations that, among others, enhance the endurance racing performance. Thanks to improved engine and brake cooling, the new Mercedes-AMG GT4 is also able to reliably bring its top performance to the track in extremely hot conditions. Once the homologation has been completed, the first examples of the new model will be delivered in March, 2020.
FERRARI CHALLENGE, TWO POSTPONEMENTS FOR EUROPE AND UK
The first round of the Ferrari Challenge Europe, due to take place at Mugello from 3 to 5 April, has been postponed to a date to be communicated.
RATON RACING RETURNS TO THE GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE FIELDING A LAMBORGHINI FOR LENZ, RAMOS AND COSTANTINI
Team Raton Racing returns to one of the most prestigious Gran Turismo series announcing a partially new trio for the 2020 Endurance season of GT World Challenge Europe.
NIELSEN RACING CONFIRMS EUROPEAN LE MANS AND LE MANS CUP LINEUP FOR THE 2020 SEASON
Continuity is key for Nielsen Racing as they prepare for the European season of racing ahead in both the European Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup.
Top Fuel’s Brittany Force Recalls Many Special Gainesville Moments Heading to Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals
GAINESVILLE, FL – March 11, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Gainesville Raceway was home to Brittany Force’s first great moment in her own racing career. But her memories at the iconic track stretch back much further and those moments will come flooding back as the Top Fuel star prepares for this weekend’s 51st annual […]
Funny car’s Jack Beckman Looks to Continue Early-Season Hot Streak at Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals
GAINESVILLE, FL – March 10, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – A fast start to the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season doesn’t necessarily mean late-season success and a world championship, but Jack Beckman isn’t about to turn down what his team has accomplished thus far. Now, the former Funny Car world champ […]
Coca-Cola’s POWERAID brand joins Mello Yello for 2020 NHRA Drag Racing Season
GLENDORA, CA – March 10, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – This season, NHRA fans will see a familiar name at all NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events. POWERADE, the official isotonic of NHRA, will be providing fans and drivers with two new product offerings to sample and enjoy – POWERADE ULTRA and POWERADE […]
HIGGON AND ANTUNES LEAD AUDI TROPHY SERIES TRIFECTA IN SYDNEY
A last minute decision to employ the services of a former Australian GT race winner and mid race misfortune for points leader Matt Stoupas, has handed KFC Audi R8 campaigner Gary Higgon the round win of the second event on the 2020 Australian GT Trophy Series calendar at Sydney Motorsport Park after two spirited 60-minute races across the weekend.
EFP CAR COLLECTION BY TECE SIGN MARKUS WINKLEHOCK FOR ADAC GT MASTERS
The latest EFP Car Collection by TECE signing is a high-profile name in the sport. Former F1 driver Markus Winkelhock (39, GER) has been recruited to strengthen the team’s challenge in the 2020 ADAC GT Masters. The Audi sports driver will share an Audi R8 LMS with Florian Spengler (32, GER). Elia Erhart (31, GER) and Pierre Kaffer (43, GER) will again drive the sister car. The 14th season of the ADAC GT Masters gets underway at Oschersleben on the weekend of 24th – 26th April.
R-MOTORSPORT SET TO LINE UP FOR THE FIRST TIME IN GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES
R-Motorsport will break new ground this season. The team, based in Niederwil, Switzerland, are now extending their range of motor racing activities to include the GT4 European Series and have just announced the names of their first drivers for this debut season – Seb Perez and George Gamble.
ESTORIL REPLACES RE-SCHEDULED MONZA AS 24H SERIES EUROPE SEASON OPENER
Due to on-going concerns in Italy, the inaugural Hankook 12H MONZA, scheduled to take place on 27-28 March, has been postponed by mutual agreement of the management team at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza and Dutch promoter CREVENTIC, the organising body behind the 24H SERIES powered by Hankook.
SANDY KRAOKAEW STUVIK SIGNS BACK ON FOR THAILAND SUPER SERIES TITLE DEFENCE
B-Quik Absolute Racing is pleased to announce that Sandy Kraokaew Stuvik will continue with the team for a second season in Thailand Super Series and will be aiming to defend his Super Car GT3 Driver’s Champion crown.
SCHUBERT MOTORSPORT RETURNS TO THE ADAC GT MASTERS
One of the most successful teams ever to compete in the ADAC GT Masters is returning to the Super Sports Car League. Schubert Motorsport will field two BMW M6 GT3s as they stage their comeback. The first car will be driven by DTM race winner, Joel Eriksson (21, SWE) and Aidan Read (21, AUS) while Henric Skoog (23, SWE), BMW works driver Erik Johansson (23, SWE) and Nick Yelloly (29, GB) will share the drive in the team’s second car. The ADAC GT Masters will get its season under way on the weekend of 26th-28th April at Oschersleben which is Schubert Motorsport’s home circuit.
