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CHOI’S BLANCPAIN GT TITLE AMBITIONS BACK ON TRACK AFTER VICTORY WITH METZGER AND INDIGO AT FUJI

Manuel Metzger and MG Choi claimed theirs and Solite Indigo Racing’s second Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia victories of the season at Fuji Speedway this afternoon despite a slow puncture that threatened to derail the latter’s title hopes.

REDESIGNED PORSCHE 911 RSR EXPECTED TO DEFEND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Porsche puts its faith in the brand-new 911 RSR (2019 model year) to defend the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) title. The race car complying with the FIA GTE regulations is a completely new development. The vehicle from Weissach has undergone improvements in all areas and will replace the successful 911 RSR with which Porsche won the manufacturers’ and drivers’ world championship in the FIA WEC as well as the Le Mans endurance classic (France) and the IMSA races at Sebring and Road Atlanta (Petit Le Mans) amongst other events in 2019.

TAN AND RUMP CLIMB TO BLANCPAIN GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA SECOND BENEATH MOUNT FUJI

Audi Sport Asia Team Absolute’s Weiron Tan and Martin Rump took an impressive round seven Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia podium in the shadow of Mount Fuji, Japan. Tan’s getaway when the lights went green launched the Audi Sport Asia pair immediately into podium contention despite starting seventh on the grid. A well-managed pit stop and stint from teammate Rump swept the duo to their second series podium and highest finish of the season at Fuji International Speedway.

SCUDERIA PRAHA LEADS THE 24H PORTIMAO AFTER FOUR HOURS

The Bohemia Energy racing with Scuderia Praha Ferrari 488 GT3 (#11, Jiří Písařík / Josef Kral / Matteo Malucelli) currently leads the Hankook 24H PORTIMAO after four hours of running at the 4.652km Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

Nascar Pinty’s for Olivier Bédard ?!?

The young Canadian talent has been rumored to be in negotiations for a drive in the toughest and most competitive NASCAR series in Canada.

JAN MAGNUSSEN SEEKING SIXTH CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK WIN

Corvette Racing’s Jan Magnussen heads north of the US border this weekend as he, Antonio Garcia and the No. 3 Corvette Racing team take on Ontario’s Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

CRAFT-BAMBOO RACING HEADS TO FUJI FOR SECOND HALF OF THE 2019 BLANCPAIN GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA SEASON

The first half of the 2019 Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia saw Craft-Bamboo Racing realize the potential of the Mercedes-AMG GT3, finishing in the top-three on several occasions including two outright GT3 victories in Sepang and Suzuka. It has also been a strong first half of the season for the sole GT4 entry, with the team having scored four podiums including a class victory in Buriram. The team heads to Fuji Speedway with high expectations for Rounds 7 & 8, in the foothills of the iconic Mt. Fuji.

THREE FERRARIS TARGET BLANCPAIN GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA PODIUM AT FUJI

The impressive Fuji International Speedway hosts the second consecutive Japanese round of the Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia, where 31 cars will compete on the circuit that stands on the slopes of the most famous volcano in the Land of the Rising Sun. Three Ferrari 488 GT3s will take part, entered by HubAuto Corsa, T2 Motorsports and CarGuy Racing.

THE LATEST SUZUKA 10 HOURS ENTRY LIST NOW FEATURES 40 CARS

The provisional entry for August’s Suzuka 10 Hours now stands at 40 thanks to the addition of five new cars, while the number of Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli-nominated entries has also increased to 25.

NEXT STOP FOR HEINRICHER RACING: ACURA SPORTS CAR CHALLENGE AT CTMP

Katherine Legge and Bia Figueiredo will team up in the No. 57 Heinricher Racing with Meyer Shank Racing Caterpillar Acura NSX GT3 for the Mobil 1 Sports Car Grand Prix presented by Acura at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) this Sunday.

PAUL MILLER RACING HEADS TO CANADA FOR NEXT IMSA SPRINT ROUND

The Paul Miller Racing Lamborghini squad will turn its attention in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GT Daytona Sprint Cup title chase when the team heads to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park this weekend.

WILL OWEN BACK WITH VICTOR FRANZONI IN CANADA

Will Owen has made his way to Canada with Juncos Racing for the seventh round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix Presented By Acura.

PR1/MATHIASEN GOING FOR THIRD WIN IN CANADA

Bowmanville, Ontario – PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports is going into Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix Presented By Acura with their LMP2 entry and two Prototype Challenge entries as part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

TeamTGM LOOKING TO REBOUND AT CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK

Following a promising race weekend at Watkins Glen, TeamTGM will head north of the border for the second straight weekend of IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge competition at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) on Saturday (IMSA.tv at 1:45pm ET).

CORVETTE RACING IN CANADA: FAMILIAR GROUND FOR GTLM CONTENDERS

It’s a quick turnaround for Corvette Racing as it heads north of the border following an up-and-down weekend at Watkins Glen International. For the 20th consecutive year, Corvette Racing will contest an event at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship prepares for the series’ only stop in Canada.

24 HOURS OF SPA PREPARATIONS ENTERS FINAL PHASE WITH CONCLUSION OF TWO-DAY OFFICIAL TEST

The contenders for this year’s Total 24 Hours of Spa have completed two days of testing at the Belgian circuit to begin the final phase of preparations for this year’s race.

STARWORKS MOTORSPORTS WITHDRAWS FROM UPCOMING NORTHEAST IMSA EVENTS

Following a challenging first-half of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, Starworks Motorsports has opted to withdraw its No. 8 Audi R8 LMS from the upcoming events at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Lime Rock Park.

BLANCPAIN GT SERIES WEEKEND ROUNDUP: MISANO

It is often a cliché to say that a driver won by keeping their cool, but that was exactly what was required to succeed in last weekend’s Blancpain GT World Challenge Europe contest at Misano.

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