#fia gt championship

[viper-motorsports]

Having been serviced by the Larbre Compétition team, the N°1 Chrysler Viper GTS-R returns to Autodrómo do Estoril PT where they wrapped up the LG Super Racing Weekend with a fourth place finish in the 2002 FIA GT Championship finale.

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Aston Martin Vantage GT3, 2024. Alongside the new Vantage AML have revealed the racing version that will compete in GT series, including the FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Fanatec GT World Challenge.

[mensfactory]

1997 Porsche GT1 Rennversion !

The car’s motorsport debut was at the 1997 FIA GT Championship under the banner of the Rook Racing Team. Later that year, it qualified in 11th place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Rook teammates Stéphane Ortelli, Allan McNish, and Karl Wendlinger, but failed to finish the actual race.

Greater success was found with Rohr Racing, as it was piloted to four wins and helped contribute to the team claiming the crown for the 1997 IMSA GTS-1 class. 

Courtesy: Broad Arrow Auction 

[formulaphoe]

a deep dive into endurance racing

wec for beginners

image source: british gq

the fia world endurance championship (wec) is a racing discipline where speed meets strategy, and drivers push their limits for hours on end. if you're new to this exhilarating world, or if you've been following it from a distance, we're going to explore everything you need to know about this thrilling motorsport.

what is wec?

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the wec, established in 2012, is an international series of endurance races organised by the fédération internationale de l'automobile (fia). it brings together the best manufacturers and drivers from around the globe, testing not just their speed, but also their ability to endure the grueling demands of long-distance racing. each race can last anywhere from six to 24 hours, with teams often swapping drivers and strategising pit stops to keep their cars in peak condition.

key features

endurance racing format: unlike traditional races that might only last a couple of hours, wec events are marathons. the races include the iconic 24 hours of le mans, a test of stamina, skill, and strategy, held annually since 1923. other races in the championship include six-hour events at various tracks around the world.

diverse categories: the wec features several classes of cars, including le mans prototype (lmp) and grand touring (gt) categories. each class has its own unique set of regulations and performance characteristics, making for an exciting mix on the track

global reach: the championship hosts races in various countries, providing fans with a chance to experience a multitude of different tracks and cultures. from the rolling hills of spa-francorchamps in belgium to the iconic circuit de la sarthe in france, each location brings its own challenges and charm.

evolution of wec

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the history of the wec is a fascinating one. it replaced the previous intercontinental le mans cup and aimed to revitalize interest in endurance racing. the early years saw fierce competition, particularly in the lmp1 class, which featured powerful hybrid prototypes from manufacturers like audi, porsche, and toyota. these teams showcased cutting-edge technology, blending performance with environmental considerations.

as the years progressed, regulations changed, leading to the introduction of the le mans daytona h (lmdh) class, which aims to bring more manufacturers into the fold. this class allows for greater technical freedom while ensuring that costs remain manageable, making it more accessible for teams looking to compete at the highest level.

iconic races and legendary teams

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one of the standout features of wec is its iconic races. the 24 hours of le mans is undoubtedly the crown jewel, drawing massive crowds and significant media attention. winning at le mans is considered one of the highest honours in motorsport, and teams prepare for it all year round.

aside from le mans, other races like the 6 hours of silverstone and the 6 hours of fuji have become staples in the endurance racing calendar. legendary teams such as audi, porsche, and toyota have built a rich legacy in these events, each with their own stories of triumph and heartache.

the role of technology

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technology plats a massive role in wec racing. cars are equipped with hybrid powertrains, advanced aerodynamics, and sophisticated data analytics. this focus on innovation not only pushes the boundaries of performance on the track, but also helps manufacturers develop technologies that can be applied to road cars too. the crossover between motorsport and everyday vehicles is a hallmark of wec's philosophy, blending sustainability with speed.

sustainability and the future

as we move towards a more environmentally-conscious future, the wec has made significant strides in promoting sustainability. with the introduction of hybrid technology and plans for fully electric racing, the championship is at the forefront of a green revolution in motorsport. this focus on eco-friendliness doesn't sacrifice the excitement and competitiveness that fans crave; instead, it enhances the sport's relevance in a changing world.

how to get involved

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whether you're a die-hard motorsport enthusiast or a casual fan, getting involved in the wec can be incredibly rewarding. attending a race is an experience like no other. the atmosphere is electric, and the camaraderie among fans is palpable. for those who prefer to enjoy the action from home, wec races are broadcast worldwide, often featuring comprehensive coverage that highlights not just the racing, but also the stories behind the teams and drivers that make up the sport.

sources

"fia world endurance championship." fia wec, www.fiawec.com/en/

"fia world endurance championship." wikipedia, 9 aug. 2024, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIA_World_Endurance_Championship

"wec beginner's guide: about the fia wec." wec-magazin, www.wec-magazin.com/features/about-the-fia-wec/

"fia world endurance championship." federation internationale de l'automobile, www.fia.com/events/world-endurance-championship/season-2023/fia-world-endurance-championship

"the world of wec: a beginner's guide to endurance racing." circuit of the americas, 1 sept. 2023, www.circuitoftheamericas.com/blog/2023/9/1/the-world-of-wec-a-beginners-guide-to-endurance-racing/

"history of the wec." wec-magazin, www.wec-magazin.com/features/history-of-the-wec/

if any errors or typos are noticed, PLS PLS point them out via comment, ask, or dm. if there is a specific topic you would like me to cover, send in an ask and i'll look into it!

[vintageclassiccars]

Ferrari 250 Breadvan.

The Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan is a one-off Ferrari made in 1962 from a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB, chassis number 2819 GT.  It was built to compete against the new 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other FIA World Sportscar Championship races.

[mediumtires]

So you know that Toto's middle name is Christian. Did you also know that Toto has been his nickname since birth BUT officially he used to go by Christian Wolff, at least for parts of his racing career?

Pics for proof, his belt says "Ch. Wolff" (first read it in an article, it's so hard to find archived photos, even of race winners lol):

Wolff and Peter, win in the N-GT class at the FIA GT Championship 2002 in Oschersleben

So, Christian and Christian is a thing, kind of. I fully intend to use this in a fic.

LMAO I Did Not Know about this but it’s fucking hilarious!!!

i know he’s been going by Toto forever and it’s on his passport and everything. i can imagine that maybe toto was too abstract a name for whatever racing team he was driving for back then and they made him go by christian. but why would he not simply go by Torger? very strange, i’ll be thinking about this for a long time to come.

also let’s talk about the first time seven years christian found out about toto’s middle name. lost his mind probably. would not stop making fun of this 6’5 giant named torger christian for months

[robinfrinjs]

The 70th running of the Macau GP (+ Google calendar of schedule)

For the first time in 10 years the Macau GP is run over two weekends again, with the first races taking place this weekend. And the important FIA F3 World Cup and the FIA GT World Cup will race next weekend and also the Motorcycle Grand Prix.

I have made a Google calendar with the complete schedule, which you can find down below.

The Macau GP is one of the only two current national Grand Prix events that are not part of the Formula One World Championship, the New Zealand GP being the other one.

History

The first running of the race was held in 1954 as a club race for local motor enthusiasts. It initially started off as an endurance race where 15 entrants competed in a four hour race over 51 laps.

In 1960 the race was first entered on the international racing calendar, and was subject for the first time to the regulations published by the FIA for sports and grand touring cars.

In 1978 to celebrate the race's 25th anniversary, a "Race of Giants" was organised. Where drivers like Jacky Ickx, Sir Stirling Moss, Bobby Unser, Phil Hill and Sir Jack Brabham participated.

In 1983 the race was first run as the FIA Formula 3 World Cup. Which was won by a young Ayrton Senna.

In 1998 Peter Dumbreck won the closest ever Macau Grand Prix - and the closest motor race in history at that time - when he beat Ricardo Mauricio by just 0.003 seconds.

More history can be found here

Format

As mentioned, the event will be run over two weekends. This is not the usual format but done for its 70th anniversary.

The past years the GT World Cup and The F3 World Cup weren't run because of Covid, this meant the main race was run with F4 cars. And mainly local drivers participated. This year F3 returns with an international field but Formula 4 stays.

FIA F3 World Cup

In 1983 the race was first run as the FIA Formula 3 World Cup. The Formula 3 race used to be more of an all-star race for drivers from several Formula 3 championships or even from other high profile championships.

But recently the FIA has reduced the Formula 3 championships so FIA F3 is the only major one to exist. This means it can now basically been seen as a non championship round for the FIA F3 championships.

This year however, still several drivers have stepped down again to F3 to participate. Formula E Driver Dan Ticktum, is a two-time winner of the event and has returned. Richard Verschoor, Formula 2 driver and the last winner of the event back in 2019 returns. But also IndyCar driver Marcus Armstrong joins the field.

Sophia Floersch also returns to the race to be there for the third time, during her debut she suffered a massive crash where she suffered a spinal fracture.

Formula 4

The Formula 4 SEA Championship runs from 11-12 November and will feature three female drivers. Vivian Siu, Miki Koyama and Bianca Bustamante. Vivian Siu is the only one of these to drive the complete F4 Sea championship this year. The Macau round however, is a non-championship round.

Formula 4 runs qualifying from 08:45 - 09:15 (CEST) on Saturday 11 November and their qualifying race from 01:00 - 01:25 (CEST). And they close the weekend with their main race from 08:40 - 09:20 (CEST)

TCR & GT

Several regional TCR and GT series race on the streets of Macau during the two Macau weekends. The first TCR race at Macau was held in 1972, and this was rare as TCR cars rarely raced at street circuits. Currently it's the final round of the China TCR Championship.

Motorcycle GP

Macau is a special event for motorcycle riders and has been since 1967. Their main race is on Saturday 18 November.

GT World Cup

The Macau GT Cup was added in 2008, and has been one of the most important supporting races of the Grand Prix since then.

The FIA GT World Cup is a race for GT3-spec cars organised by the SRO. This year it will be the sixth edition of the FIA GT World Cup.

Entry Lists

All entry lists can be found here.

The Track

Length: 3.8 miles (6.2 km)

Minimum width: 22.8 feet (7 m)

Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix Lap Record: 2:06.317 (Jüri Vips, 2019, FIA Formula 3)

Macau GT Cup Lap Record: 2:17.182 (Earl Bamber, 2019, Porsche 911 GT3 R)

Macau Guia Race Lap Record: 2:27.009 (Rob Huff, 2014, Lada Granta 1.6T)

Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Lap Record: 2:23.616 (Stuart Easton, 2010, Kawasaki)

Where to Watch?

Every day is streamed on motorsport.tv, on the Macau GP Facebook page and their website.

Schedule

The schedule can be found right here in local time

I have added all sessions to my Google Calendar

Link to the Calendar

For any questions, my ask box is always open!

[hirocimacruiser]

20th century

NISSAN

MOTORSPORTS 1958-2000

'80~

WEC championship,

And to participate in Le Mans

Group C flourishes.

In the early 1980s, the FIA ​​(International Automobile Federation)

The rules and classification of competition vehicles were changed.

Group C vehicles that are racing sports cars

is not classified by displacement as in the past,

Only the total amount of fuel used is specified (good fuel consumption is essential);

What type of engine can you use if you clear this?

It is a challenge for manufacturers as they are willing to participate.

It has become a very important category. The same regulations apply from the following year.

The world championship match “WEC Japan” by Fujis

Since it started at Pedeway, Nissan also started

Developed a carbon engine and mounted it on a foreign chassis.

Start participating. As an extension of that, to the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Participated in the race, the first challenge was in 1986, and the best in 1990.

Although it became a fast machine and won pole position, unfortunately, the battle ends without victory. In the 80s-90s

Also in WSPC (World Sports Prototype Championship) he participated full-time and finished 3rd in the series in 1990.

At that time in the United States, a category similar to Group C, IMSA-GTP, which is a popular cars actively participate in the race, Nissan GTP ZX-T

He was the champion from 1988 to 1999.

Nissan has been in the WRC (World Rally Championship) for 7-8 years.

Although he was able to take second place in the series for three consecutive years, the new vehicle In the era of Group B (starting in 1983) and Group A (starting in 1988) after the regulations came into effect, they often played supporting roles. However, there are still marathon raids such as the Paris-Dakar Rally, and popularity in the United States.

At stadiums, off-road races, etc. that collect

Often achieved good results.

In Japan, in 1985, Group A vehicles began

The Japan Touring Car Championship has begun, and Skyline RS Turbo and GTS-R were part of the winning front. And boasts the strongest Group A machine

R32 Skyline GT-R appears.

On the other hand, the Saurus Cup, March one-make race, or an amateur with many Silvias and Pulsars.

Races for beginners were also widely held nationwide.

Also, the first F1GP race in Japan in 10 years will be held in 8 years.

It was held at Suzuka Circuit and has been held every year since then.

With the introduction of F1, there was a sudden F1 boom in Japan.

/The motorsports boom was ignited.

PIC CAPTIONS

Local Kenyan expert Shehkar Mehta and his beloved PA10 Violet achieved the feat of winning the Safari Rally four years in a row from 1979 to 1982. Among the many international rallies, the Safari Rally is far more demanding than the events held in Western Europe, and it became an ideal venue for Japanese cars to demonstrate their excellence.

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The "Silhouette Formula" car, which was born in Germany in the late 1970s, is a heavily modified racing car that retains only a slight silhouette of the production car. It is equipped with a trendy turbocharger and captivates fans with its overwhelming straight-line speed. In Japan in the early 1980s, Skylines and Silvias spewed flames and raced around Fuji Speedway and other places. Its power is 570bhp

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Group C competition, 1985 WEC Japan. More than 80,000 spectators packed into Fuji Speedway in heavy rain. The works Porsche 956 on the first row of the grid withdrew early, and Kazuyoshi Hoshino, driving the March B5G Nissan (No. 28) that qualified third, won the race, which was shortened to two hours due to bad weather. Although bad weather was on their side, it was the first time for a Nissan car and the first Japanese to win a world championship race.

[frostythefrostedfox]

Overanalysing Analysis

Me, sitting at the desk, suit and tie, glasses on: Ladies and gentlemen, today I regret to inform you that I have been overanalizing something that doesn’t needs to be analized to begin with, I completely lost about 3 hours of my life rewatching the same footage over and over, in very bad quality as well, so I could bring you content, not high quality content, quality is sold separatedly as DLC, just content. And that is: The brilliance of the only good parts of Cars 2, The race scenes.

So you better click out of this post right now else you’ll be reading the ramblings of a madman, don’t say I didn’t warned you.

Also, the less quality screenshots belong to the few footage of the Cars 2 DVD, that includes the deleted scenes of the movie.

First of all, the mockup SPEED Network titles and presentation, which resembles the official intro sequence of all FIA championship races, also the fact that they are using 3 official motorsport commentators.

They kept the logo on as the camera goes around as if this was the live feed from any race day. Normally this type of thing is done on the grid as these are the moments that preface the formation lap on any discipline, but I can see why they kept it inside the pits, else the pre-race chatter and the warmup wouldn’t be noticeable, also to cut production time, as pre-formation lap preparations tend to look like this

A bunch of equipment, umbrellas, engineers, media and overall clutter all behind the SC, considering that in Cars everyone is a car (duh, is in the name), this wouldn’ve been hell to fit in without making a random ass huge main straight, or making everyone be so awkwardly positioned on the grid.

Then we get the cars themselves

Francesco, obviously being a Formula 1 car, according to my guess (Source: trust me bro) being a hybrid between the F2004 and the F248 (2006 season), his swaying on the heating is minimal, slow reduced speed and pace on the out so the engine, electronics and brakes won’t overheat.

The GT cars (I actually have no idea who that is supposed to be), strong swaying and quick revving to keep the engine on the mark, as those cars, although specially fitted for racing, are still commercially available cars that you can buy, so keeping perfect temperatures and being “on the zone” at all times is not their main purpose unlike the LMP1, 2 and Formula cars

Next we have “Raoul ÇaRoule“, or, as I like to call him, offbrand Sebastien Loeb, because that’s totally who he is supposed to be, the french flag and the “rally champion” title give it off, considering he is still the one with the most titles in the WRC, which in the Cars universe is called the GRC but for just a name usage and some vague likeness, it just wasn’t worth the money, which is honestly an understandable choice; notice how his swaying is the most pronounced, and his rev periods are longer than anyone else’s, and that’s on point with rally cars, they are high torque high accleeration cars with a very open differential and a loose steering to allow for easy corrections and compensation without overdoing it, as they usually race on ice, dirt and other slippery surfaces that would make precise track-like steering a one way ticket into a tree.

A deleted shot, see the ammount of detail on that Vanquish GT.

Yes, that’s motherfucking Lewis Hamilton, portrayed as none other than a McLaren, as that’s the team he was racing for in 2011.

They even included a DMT/WTC car! And it seems to be a Mercedes CLK.

This shot is just beautiful, I’ll allow my suspension of disbelief to simply take the wheel here as those boxes are too close together and right next to each other, but who cares, the painted-over asphalt like the one in street circuits, the small “belly” at the bottom that McQueen’s tires get as his car-type is on the quite heavy side, the stiffness of Francesco’s tires with the toe in camber at the front wheels, the different tide width for each car, this show is just amazing.

A small shot that we get from McQueen’s POV, you can see the heat thing where it becomes blurry, you can see the details on that (obviously not licensed) LMP1 car with all the details on it, the classic Aston Martin GT body 3 places ahead of McQueen is also a lovely sight to see, with the high wing as they tend to have on GT Competitions.

The starting sequence is a pale where I can see that they put a lot of work and detail on, the rally car and the TOCA cars simply taking off as soon as the lights get green while the GT cars like the Corvette and the Aston Martin taking a bit longer, moving off the grid slower

But as soon as they move forward, they build speed insanely fast, also the huge detail of the Corvette’s bad start as he gets stuck on the first gear and can’t advance until a few seconds later, when he has the McLaren behind him already taking an overtaking line on the left. And don’t forget the AM’s diffusor almost touching the ground.

Another great shot, you can see all of their eyes looking to the left, where the distance to corner indicators are on, everybody looking for their insividual braking point, cars with slower speed but higher acceleration stay on the middle while high aero cars try to go for the inside like the LMP1 as it can brake faster than any other, or Francesco going for the outside so he can do the corner while braking the less, relying entirely on his aero.

Although out of focus, time to appreciate the detail of the back of Francesco, that’s some high detail modelling right there, you can see most of the components and how most of the car is actually empty underneath, you can even see how the suspension moves up and down as he goes thru the track, if I were to be picky the only thing he is missing is the recovery light at the bottom.

A million different lines all based on the specific car taking the turn, TOCA cars going for the inside at all cost so they can accelerate quicker, GT cars preferring a more open line to use the entire width of the track to be less aggressive on the tires as they weight a hell of a lot more.

Now the boxes are also a delight to see

“Gorvette” the GT Corvette gets an F150 (another Ford manufactured car) as its engineer.

A french car, the Citroën DS for the french offbrand Loeb.

A japanese car for the Japanese LMP1 car.

Francesco gets a 250GT Convertible, of course it is another Ferrari, lol

And you can see it on the back of the shot, the Spaniard racer gets a SEAT (possibly a SEAT Leon) as his engineer.

First of all, great lighting and great detail on the track; second, everyone but the rally car is racing on the wrong line, trying to take the path that is the straightest and with the least elevation changes, yet the rally one is the only one that takes the right one, the side with the most camber to help reduce the speed coming into the corner without having to touch too much of the brakes, an enviromental lift and coast if you must, and at the same time it takes advantage of his higher suspension rebound as he has less of a cahnce of bottoming out, unlike literally all the other cars.

OMG Is this Dirt 6?

That’s a pretty good shot right there, a classic “Left 4 DC Tightens, Right 4 Cut Opens”

Those red brakes, THOSE RED BRAKES, Beautiful.

Again, suspension of disbelief taking the wheel because that shot was amazing, but McQueen got the plot armor, do that big of a jump and see how you faceplant the dirt and roll over.

But at the same time, great how the other car is doing it the way it should be done, and even in the next shot you see how it has gained on McQueen by doing that.

The dirt on his body. The sense of speed of the scene. The way the sound echoes. I know this is “average japanese tunnel” but this whole sequence gives me “Monaco Tunnel section” vibes. If only this movie was as great as these shots

Another great backshot, nothing else to say.

Another deleted shot, this is what I meant by Monaco vibes, seeing his wheel so close to the wall and have the sound reflect that by echoing even louder is just great.

Absolute classic TV coverage angle, simply great.

Turn 13 Singapore my beloved, the section is longer than it is IRL and for obvious licensing issues it doesn’t has the metal arch that oversees the straight between 11 and 12, but it even has the small kink right that is turn 12 into the hairpin of Turn 13 just like in the real track

Even on a movie, Lewis is an asshole, brake-switching lanes and not allowing anyone to race on his side of the track, very IC representation of him (and this was in 2011 mind you, even before we saw more his.. interesting... interpretation of the F1 rules, was this some next level foreshadowing?)

Singapore Sling my beloved, I miss you (actually I don’t, I hope you never come back).

Notice how McQueen doesn’t even blinks until he is out of the section, and how every driver that comes moves their eyes from apex to apex

More Sling pics with moving eyes, I love it, also, look at the tyre marks, so beautiful, also that Vanquish nose, so beautiful x2, and lets not forget Loeb in the back doing the most open turns known to man (car?) so he doesn’t has to press the brakes and can just high-rev the entire section like in RXC.

Look at the muddy teardrop, look at the exhaust gas, look at the everything. I’ll never have enough of these low angle sideshots in any Cars movie. Also, mandatory Wangan mention.

You guys really pushing the suspension of disbelief here lol, no way in hell that a NASCAR (insert laugh emoji) car is able to hold back and gain from two prototype racers and and F1 car. Although Francesco is really pushing forward in that shot, but still.

But.

I don’t care, still a great shot, nice to see how much depth and detail is actually there.

He readies it and...

Amazing, as it should be, right on the tail, getting all the reduced drag possible before pushing out into clean air and passing the car like its standing.

Forget what I said earlier, no I am not going all the way up to correct it, if you made it all the way down here you can just pretend that I did, he has the recovery light, and is so pretty, the wing is so on spot, everything really, look at the dirst from earlier, how it splashes back, look at the closeness to the ground, everything is there, absolutely everything.

It’s such a shame that we really only have 1 full race, and the racen is constantly being cut out by some decaf 007 bs that nobody actually cared about; the whole plot of “multinational racing event that is just a big conspiration” was great as it was, because the sport has had lots and lots of those, just the name “Briatore” should be enough to make like 3 movies out of that, and that’s leaving out the lesser known but equally interesting scandals like Multi 21, and the sport defining moments like Jules’ incident (RIP), both the FIA and the FIM have enough drama by themselves to make a movie with this plot interesting enough with just that, racing, cars doing car things like the first movie (Even tho the first one is based off the year-round april’s fools joke known as NASCAR), zero need for Mater to be turnt into a James Bond LARPer

[f1]

WEC confirms 13 Hypercar entries for 2023 season | World Endurance Championship

The full season entry list for the 2023 World Endurance Championship has been published, and features 13 cars in the top Hypercar class. Toyota return to defend their 2022 title with the all-star line-up of Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa. The second GR010 Hybrid will be driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez, who won the title together in 2020 and ‘21. Their main 2022 rival Alpine, which raced a grandfathered LMP1 car, are gone, but Toyota now face opposition from several other manufacturers. The most anticipated new entry is Ferrari, who have filled their 499P prototypes by promoting several of their GT stars and also giving a second chance to their Formula 1 reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi after he failed to land an F1 seat for 2023. Cadillac, who are planning to enter F1 with Andretti Autosport but have that team’s arch rival Chip Ganassi Racing running their Hypercar, have brought 2017 WEC champion Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn and Richard Westbrook across from their IMSA line-up. ByKolles Racing meanwhile has had its Vanwall-branded car accepted as an entry and with a crew consisting of Formula V8 3.5 champion Tom Dillmann, World Touring Car ace Esteban Guerrieri and 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve. Despite his race-winning experience in prototype sports car racing, Dillmann is rated as a Gold driver by the FIA rather than a Platinum like his team mates and the majority of the Hypercar entry list. Penske will run two of the four Porsche 963s There will be four of the new Porsche 963s, and run by three different teams. Team Penske are running two ‘factory’ entries in affiliation with Porsche, and their line-up includes the likes of WEC GTE Am class champion Kevin Estre, Formula E’s Andre Lotterer and one of Porsche’s leading GT stars Laurens Vanthoor. Jota Sport’s line-up is led by Euroformula Open and European Le Mans Series champion Yifei Ye. Proton Competition have two-times WEC GTE Pro champion Gianmaria Bruni on their books. Their team mates are yet to be confirmed. Peugeot have two full-time entries and both are being run in-house. In the first car is former F1 driver Paul di Resta, IMSA LMP2 champion Mikkel Jensen and two-times FE champion Jean-Eric Vergne, and the second car will be piloted by 2013 World Endurance champion Loic Duval, 2016 WEC LMP2 champion Gustavo Menezes and DTM star Nico Muller, a continuation of the line-up the team finished 2022 with. The final Hypercar entry is Glickenhaus Racing. The American team so far only have two-times Le Mans 24 Hours winner Romain Dumas signed to drive their car. The official entry list published today also included 11 LMP2 entries and 14 in the LMGTE Am class. The new WEC season will begin at Sebring in March. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free World Endurance Championship Browse all World Endurance Championship articles via RaceFans - Independent Motorsport Coverage https://www.racefans.net/

[viper-motorsports]

Force One Racing flaunts the filth from a full day of racing in the 2005 Proximus Spa 24 Hours where their N°121 Chrysler Viper GTS-R earned a GT2 podium.

[georgegraphys]

It made me laugh a bit how people always say Mercedes is trying to become someone else, trying to copy this team blah blah (again, yes)

Mercedes started racing 130 years ago in 1894, and was established in 1924. A Mercedes car once broke 16 world records in the span of 60 hours. One of the three constructors (with Ford & McLaren) to compete in the triple crown of motorsports and have won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, also winning the Indianapolis 500 and Monaco GP), won the FIA GT Championship, Targa Florio, Carrera Panamericana, Formula E, DTM, and many others.

Please stop thinking that F1 is the only relevant motorsports ever. It's not.

[motorsportverso]

Programação dias 05-07\07\2024

Word RX Sweden-Holjes

Rally da Estonia-ERC

Nascar Chicago Street Circuit

DTM-Estering

Supercars Australia

DTM Classic Cup

Porsche Supercup-Silverstone

VW Fun Cup-25h SPA

GTWC Asia\Japan Cup-Suzuka

Sexta-feira-05\07

06:00-Fia ERC-Rally da Estonia-Qualyfing Stage-Youtube

06:00-F2-Silverstone-FP-Bansdports\Bandplay

06:45-DTM-Norising-FP1-Youtube

08:30-F1-FP1-Silverstone-Bandsports\Bandplay

10:45-DTM-Norising-FP2-Youtube

12:00-Ultimate Cup Series-GT Sprint Cup-Race 1-Hockenheim-Youtube

13:35-Fia ERC-Rally da Estonia-SS1-Motowizja\Sportv 5 Portugal

Sabado-06\07

01:49-ERC Rally-Estonia-SS2-Motowizja

05:00-NXTGEN CUP(MINI Cooper eletrico)-Norisring-Race\corrida 1-Youtube

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10:20-British Pick Up Truck Championschip-Thruxton-race\corrida 1-Youtube

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11:25-DTM Classic Cup-race 1\corrida 1-Norising-Youtube

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[juanmecanico]

"¡Cassidy predice una temporada DESASTROSA para Jaguar! ¿Qué SUCEDERÁ? ¡Descubre aquí!" ¡Buenos días amantes de los coches! Hoy vamos a hablar sobre algo emocionante: la nueva serie de carreras de la FIA... Formula E. No es tan reconocido como la F1... pero, ¡oye! este mundo automovilístico está cambiando... y rápido. #ElectricEra Los fanáticos de la velocidad que hayáis seguido a #FormulaE sabrán que recientemente pasaron por un cambio de reglamento, y déjenme decirles, es UN POCO EXTRAÑO. Saben que valoro mucho las APROXIMACIONES ÚNICAS en el automovilismo, así que las últimas actualizaciones de reglamentos de la FIA para la Formula E han llamado mi atención. Primero, están los nuevos minimos de potencia y peso. A primera vista, pueden parecer normales, pero están ahí para incentivar la eficiencia y la ecología. Espera... ¿Eficiencia en una carrera de coches? Sí, lo has escuchado bien. Pero, amigos, esto es quizá un error. Este es un deporte, no un concurso de quién construye el coche eléctrico más eficiente. El objetivo con los coches de carrera debe ser siempre la VELOCIDAD, no la eficiencia. ¡No estoy de acuerdo! Además, tenemos el ‘Modo ataque’, una NUEVA CARACTERÍSTICA en el que los pilotos ganan potencia adicional durante un tiempo limitado. Como un Mario Kart de la vida real, ¿verdad? ¡Pero en la Formula E es más complicado! No se puede activar en cualquier momento, tiene que ser en zonas designadas. ¿Esto es realmente necesario? ¿Estamos añadiendo innecesariamente COMPLEJIDAD EXTRA al deporte? Ahora viene el FEIT (FIA Electric GT Championship), que sustituye al GT. La idea es introducir más vehículos totalmente eléctricos en un ámbito en el que hasta ahora no han intervenido muchísimo. Como entusiasta del motor, estoy a favor de esto... pero sigo pensando que es importante tener una diversidad de fuentes de energía en el automovilismo. ¿Y la ‘Fanboost’? Tengo que ser honesto, todavía me sorprende que puedan participar en los resultados de una carrera de automovilismo. ¿No debería ser esto una CUESTIÓN DE HABILIDAD en lugar de popularidad? Ganar por votos suena a travieso y perjudica la esencia competitiva de las carreras. Por último, no podemos olvidarnos del CONTROVERTIDO cambio de chasis. ¿Por qué cambiar algo que ha funcionado bien? En lugar de hacer estos constantes cambios, deberíamos centrarnos en desarrollar la tecnología dentro de los coches eléctricos para mejorar su capacidad. En resumen, entiendo los intentos de la FIA para adaptar y modernizar el deporte del automovilismo, pero ¿no estamos añadiendo demasiados QUIRKS y CARACTERÍSTICAS al deporte para que sea innecesariamente complicado? ¡A veces menos es más! #CochesEléctricos ¡Asegúrense de dejar sus comentarios y hacerme saber qué piensan! Y, por favor, no se olviden de la concesión de las puntuaciones. ¿No os parece una locura? ¡Adiós, hasta la próxima!

[beyourselfchulanmaria]

The Shelby Daytona Coupe (also referred to as the Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe) is an American sports-coupé. It is related to the Shelby Cobra roadster, loosely based on its chassis and drive-train developed and built as an advanced evolution. It was engineered and purpose built for auto racing, specifically to take on Ferrari and its 250 GTO in the GT class. The original project had six Shelby Daytona Coupes built for racing purposes between 1964 and 1965, as Carroll Shelby was reassigned to the Ford GT40 project to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, again to beat Ferrari in the highest level prototype class. With the Shelby Daytona, Shelby became the first American constructor to win a title on the international scene in the FIA International Championship for GT Manufacturers in 1965. In 2014, the first Cobra Daytona Coupe became the first vehicle recorded under a U.S. federal program for documenting historically important national treasures.

Daytona Shelby Coupe.