Tony Ave Looking Ahead To New IMSA Season
Veteran sports car racer Tony Ave is looking forward to 2018 and his return to the IMSA Prototype Challenge Presented by Mazda Series.
Stewart-Haas Reveals Driver & Crew Chief Pairings
Stewart-Haas Racing has announced its driver and crew chief pairings for its four teams competing in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
FIRST CUSTOMERS TAKE OVER NEW AUDI R8 LMS GT4
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.
BENTLEY MOTORSPORT ANNOUNCES 2018 LINE-UP
The six drivers will contest the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup for Bentley’s fifth season with two brand new second generation Bentley Team M-Sport Continental GT3s, and will also complete the entire Intercontinental GT Challenge for the first time.
MENEZES MAKES ‘DREAM’ MOVE TO TOP TIER WITH REBELLION RACING
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’.
TOYOTA GAZOO RACING TO EXHIBIT GR SUPER SPORT CONCEPT AT TOKYO AUTO SALON 2018
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.
2017 review: Renault makes gradual progress
GPUpdate.net continues its end-of-season review with Renault, which returned to the midfield, as Nico Hülkenberg led the team to new points.
Renovation of Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve paddocks
Regarded as the largest tourist event in the country, the Canadian Grand Prix receives an incomparable exposure internationally. The current Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve infrastructures have exceeded their serviceable lifespan and are in need of an upgrade.
Seven Decades Of NASCAR To Be Honored At Darlington
In year four of its throwback platform, Darlington Raceway will be celebrating “Seven Decades of NASCAR” in 2018.
STRAKKA CONFIRMS SUPERCAR V8 STAR CAMERON WATERS FOR BATHURST 12 HOURS
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.
Ford Young Guns To Tackle SportsCar Challenge Opener
Four young NASCAR drivers racing under the Ford banner will take part in the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge opener at Daytona Int'l Speedway on Jan. 26.
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“OUR LE MANS”, HERE IS THE DOCUFILM BY CETILAR VILLORBA CORSE
“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
NEW CHALLENGE FOR MAXIME MARTIN: BMW MOTORSPORT WISHES LONG-STANDING WORKS DRIVER ALL THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE
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.
2017 review: STR fades after strong start
GPUpdate.net continues its end-of-season review by reflecting on Toro Rosso's campaign, which unravelled through the final
Subaru Rally Team Canada Claims Victory at B.C.’s Big White Winter Rally
Subaru Rally Team Canada (SRTC) closed out the 2017 Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) season on a high note, claiming victory at the Big White Winter Rally in British Columbia.
Subaru Sets World Challenge Contingencies
Subaru of America announced a new contingency support program for privateer racing teams competing with the Subaru BRZ tS model in the Pirelli World Challenge racing series
Derek Kraus To Drive NAPA No. 16
Derek Kraus will drive the No. 16 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry for Bill McAnally Racing next season, contending for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship
REBELLION RACING TO BE IN THE LMP1 CATEGORY FOR THE 2018 FIA WEC SEASON
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.
Formula Race Promotions Adds Jersey Event
The Formula Race Promotions season has been extended to include a seventh weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park based on demand as a Sept. 14-16 date has been added to the calendar to feature the conclusions of the Atlantic, F2000 and F1600 seasons
Niece Motorsports Aligns With GMS Racing
Niece Motorsports announced today that it will form a technical alliance with GMS Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season
