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Endurance

UNITED AUTOSPORTS WIN IN ABU DHABI AND SCORE TRIPLE PODIUM AT FINAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

December 17, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

United Autosports have scored a triple podium at the Gulf 12 Hours, including a class win for Richard Meins, Shaun Lynn and Jim McGuire in the #23 Ligier JS P3. Johnny Mowlem, Bon Grimes and Tony Wells teamed up in the #22 Red River Sport Ligier JS P3, finishing second in the ProAm class.

Endurance

ISAAC TUTUMLU CLAIMS GT PRO PODIUM AND TOP-TEN AT YAS MARINA

December 17, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Spaniard finished 3rd in GT Pro class during the seventh edition of the Gulf 12 hours at the wheel of the Attempto Racing-entered Lamborghini Huracán GT3 with pairing of Aly Çapan and Clemens Schmid.

Endurance

CLASS RUNNER-UP SPOT FOR OMAN RACING IN GULF 12 HOURS SPECTACULAR

December 17, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Middle Eastern racing driver Ahmad Al Harthy and the Oman Racing team celebrated a fabulous runner-up finish in class during the Gulf 12 Hours at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 16th December, thanks to a superb display in the squad’s Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3.

FORMULA 1

Overview: An alternative look at F1 2017

December 17, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

In a 20-event season, there are several unexpected moments, humorous asides, and some sub-plots that simply get forgotten.

Drivers

Earl Bamber sticking with races outside Supercars

December 16, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Earl Bamber doesn't intend to follow Richie Stanaway in searching for a full-time seat in Supercars. ...

Endurance

SECOND ROW START OVERALL AND CLASS POLE POSITION FOR AL HARTHY AND OMAN RACING AT YAS MARINA

December 16, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Oman Racing trio Ahmad Al Harthy, Tom Jackson and Euan McKay will begin today’s Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi from the GT Pro-Am class pole position and fourth on the overall grid, thanks to a terrific team performance in qualifying at Yas Marina Circuit on Friday, 15th December.

DTM

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)

News

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.

News

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,

News

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.

News

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

DTM

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.

News

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

News

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.