NIELSEN RACING MISSES OUT ON PORTIMAO PODIUM
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.
UNITED AUTOSPORTS WIN THIRD EUROPEAN LE MANS SERIES LMP3 CHAMPIONSHIP
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.
WIN FOR MERCEDES-AMG DIVERS WISHOFER AND BOCCOLACCI AT THE LAUSITZRING – ADAC GT MASTERS TITLE CHASE NARROWS
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.”
JIMENEZ COMPLETES LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO NORTH AMERICA SWEEP AT LAGUNA SECA
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.
McMURRY SCORES FIRST-EVER IMSA GTD POLE AT LAGUNA SECA
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.
B. Torrence, Capps, Anderson, Krawiec Qualify No.1 as Championship Sunday Approaches at Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil
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 […]
NIELSEN RACING, PORTIMAO WINNERS
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.
JIMENEZ BREAKS INTO LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO NORTH AMERICA WIN COLUMN AT LAGUNA SECA
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.
AUDI DUO HOFER AND HAASE WIN RAIN-AFFECTED ADAC GT MASTERS SATURDAY THRILLER AT THE LAUSITZRING
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.”
Summit Series National Championship Will Be On The Line This Weekend in Las Vegas
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 […]
24 HOURS OF SPA ROUNDUP
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.
PORSCHE ONE-TWO IN RAIN-HIT ADAC GT MASTERS LAUSITZRING PRACTICE SESSION
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).
WHELEN ENGINEERING RACING HEADS WEST TO LAGUNA SECA FOR PENULTIMATE ROUND OF THE IMSA CHAMPIONSHIP
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.
NEW TRIO FOR PERFORMANCE TECH MOTORSPORTS
Performance Tech Motorsports welcomes Don Yount, Patrick Byrne and Guy Cosmo to their car for the Twelve Hours of Sebring.
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
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 […]
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series World Championship to be decided at Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas
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 […]
BMW TEAM RLL LOOKING TO REPEAT WINNING PERFORMANCE AT LAGUNA SECA
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 […]
NIELSEN RACING AIMING TO END 2020 ON A HIGH NOTE
The 4 Hours of Portimão, is lending another chance of a trophy (or four) for Nielsen Racing after a difficult 2020 campaign. Nielsen will field two Duqueine D08s in the Michelin Le Mans Cup Portimão Round, due to travel restrictions between the UK and Portugal eliminating one car, with both crews aiming to end the year on the podium.
CADILLAC RACING HEADS TO MONTEREY
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is heading west to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship to run October 30 – November 1.
NHRA and Holland Bar Stool Partner for Home Decor
NHRA Fans Can Feel Right at Home with New Racing Collection GLENDORA, CA – October 27, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – NHRA has partnered with Holland Bar Stool for a collection of home décor bar stools, tables, neon wall clocks, and more. The licensing partnership was secured by JRL Group, NHRA’s licensing agency. Despite […]
