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BMW MOTORSPORT PRESENTS ITS RACE PROGRAMME FOR 2018 SEASON

December 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

BMW Motorsport has set its course for the 2018 season. At the traditional Season Review event in Munich (GER), BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt (GER) presented the extensive programme, as well as the drivers and teams involved. Next year’s activities range from the return to Le Mans (FRA) in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)

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Chelsea Herbert turning heads on track after motoring to maiden victory

December 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Ever since Chelsea Herbert was competing in karts a decade ago and her goal was "to beat the boys", the philosophy is really still the same, as she makes a name for herself as the sole female competitor in the New Zealand Touring Cars Championship.

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SRO MOTORSPORTS GROUP OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES GT4 NORDIC, CENTRAL AND BELGIUM CUPS

December 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

SRO Motorsports Group will launch three new European-based GT4 championships in 2018 after confirming the format and calendars for GT4 Nordic European Cup, GT4 Central European Cup and GT4 Belgium. Last month the promoter’s founder and CEO, Stephane Ratel, unveiled plans to launch several new GT4 series over the next two years. Today,

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FIRST CUSTOMERS TAKE OVER NEW AUDI R8 LMS GT4

December 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Audi Sport customer racing has acquired the first customers for the Audi R8 LMS GT4. The racers from America, Australia, China and Europe took over the first twelve sports cars of the most recent model range in Neuburg an der Donau. The Audi R8 LMS GT4 is Audi Sport customer racing’s third model.

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MENEZES MAKES ‘DREAM’ MOVE TO TOP TIER WITH REBELLION RACING

December 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Gustavo Menezes will graduate to the highest level of international sportscar racing in 2018-19, after signing to compete for Rebellion Racing in the headlining LMP1 category of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) – describing it as a ‘dream’ move and ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’.

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TOYOTA GAZOO RACING TO EXHIBIT GR SUPER SPORT CONCEPT AT TOKYO AUTO SALON 2018

December 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Toyota Gazoo Racing will be participating at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2018, an event showcasing customized cars, which is scheduled to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, for three days from January 12-14, 2018.

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STRAKKA CONFIRMS SUPERCAR V8 STAR CAMERON WATERS FOR BATHURST 12 HOURS

December 14, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Strakka Racing’s line up for its inaugural visit to Bathurst next February will see the team benefit from local experience of the Mount Panorama circuit after signing Supercar V8 front-runner Cameron Waters. Waters, a winner in the Australian touring car category, will partner Strakka regulars Nick Leventis, Lewis Williamson and David Fumanelli.

Le Mans

“OUR LE MANS”, HERE IS THE DOCUFILM BY CETILAR VILLORBA CORSE

December 14, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

“Our Le Mans”, the docufilm that tells about Cetilar Villorba Corse debut at the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans, will be free on line at www.cetilarvillorbacorse.com/film on Monday, December 18. Directed by Nico Fulciniti of JOBDV/Studio, the docufilm is totally focused on the effort that brought the all Italian team led by Raimondo Amadio to an extraordinary ninth place overall

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NEW CHALLENGE FOR MAXIME MARTIN: BMW MOTORSPORT WISHES LONG-STANDING WORKS DRIVER ALL THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE

December 14, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Maxime Martin (BEL) will take on a new motor racing challenge in 2018, and will no longer take to the track in BMW Motorsport colours. The 31-year-old contested his first year as a BMW works driver in 2013, since when he has impressed in many ways, above all through his versatility.

FORMULA 1

2017 review: STR fades after strong start

December 14, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

GPUpdate.net continues its end-of-season review by reflecting on Toro Rosso's campaign, which unravelled through the final

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REBELLION RACING TO BE IN THE LMP1 CATEGORY FOR THE 2018 FIA WEC SEASON

December 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

After ending the 2017 season with the title of LMP2 World Champion, the REBELLION Racing team will return to the top category of the World Endurance Championship next season, just one year after leaving it. As usual, two cars will be lined up by the Swiss team in 2018.

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SCCA Adds Formula Enterprises 2 Class

December 13, 2017 Speed Sport

The Sports Car Club of America Board of Directors has approved a new Runoffs-eligible Formula Enterprises 2 (FE2) class

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Free ticket offer could see bumper crowd at NZ Grand Prix

December 12, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The New Zealand Grand Prix is on track to triple its attendance on the back of a free ticket offer for Palmerston North and Manawatū district ratepayers.

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Kiwi driver Earl Bamber joins Shane van Gisbergen at Holden for endurance season

December 11, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Kiwi driver Earl Bamber will join Shane van Gisbergen as co-driver in the Holden Racing Team's No 97 Commodore for the 2018 season of endurance.

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New Exhibits Open At IMS Museum

December 11, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is turning up the heat this winter with two new limited-run exhibits honoring some heroes of horsepower and a legendary fixture at the front of the field.

Endurance

ISAAC TUTUMLU JOINS LAMBORGHINI SQUAD FOR THE GULF 12 HOURS

December 11, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Spaniard will contest the 12-hour race taking place at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Tutumlu will share the Attempto Racing-entered Lamborghini Huracán GT3 with Turkey’s Aly Çapan and Austria’s Clemens Schmid. Isaac Tutumlu is set to make another race start next Saturday as the Spanish racer will join the field at the Yas Marina Circuit.

FORMULA 1

2017 review: Sauber builds for the future

December 11, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

GPUpdate.net begins its team-by-team season review with Sauber, which again finished 10th, though this time without the… ...

Endurance

OMAN RACING’S AHMAD AL HARTHY AIMING TO SEE OUT 2017 WITH MORE SUCCESS ON GULF 12 HOURS RETURN

December 11, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi hosts the seventh edition of the Gulf 12 Hours this coming Saturday, 16th December, where Ahmad Al Harthy is determined to add to the silverware he and Oman Racing achieved on their last visit to the United Arab Emirates two years ago.

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SPORTS CAR WORLD CHAMPION TIMO BERNHARD TO CONTEST 2018 ADAC GT MASTERS

December 10, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The ADAC GT Masters is about to welcome a celebrity newcomer in the shape of Timo Bernhard. This year’s FIA World Endurance Champion and Le Mans winner has decided to make his personal debut in the 2018 Super Sports Car League.