Sportscar Racing News
2020 calendar
MIGUEL RAMOS JOINS HENRIQUE CHAVES IN PORTUGUESE GT OPEN EFFORT
Henrique Chaves will take part this year in the International GT Open and Miguel Ramos will be his teammate at the wheel of the Teo Martín Motorsport’s McLaren 720S GT3. The youngster from Torres Vedras was one of the main contenders of the series, last year, fighting for the Drivers’ title until the last event, … Continue reading
THIJMEN NABUURS JOINS V8 RACING FOR 2020 GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES
Rising-talent Thijmen Nabuurs will join V8 Racing on board of of the thundering Chevrolet Camaro GT4- R’s for the upcoming GT4 European Series season. The 23-year-old Dutchman finished second in the 2019 Supercar Challenge and, together with teammate Jop Rappange is aiming for success in his debut season. The move into the GT4 European Series … Continue reading
AUSTRALIAN GT LOCKS IN NEW DATES FOR RACING RETURN
Australian GT have locked in their calendar for a return to competition upon the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, with four dates confirmed for the remainder of this year, with rounds shared between Supercars and Motorsport Australia events. “We’re pleased to be able to confirm three additional dates to that which we released a week ago … Continue reading
THE RETURN TO REAL RACETRACKS: THE PORSCHE SUPERCUP REVS UP AGAIN
The enforced timeout from racing is over: On 5 July 2020, the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup makes a belated start to the season at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. And the programme is packed: Eight races within less than ten weeks make up the calendar of the one-make cup featuring 485 hp Porsche 911 … Continue reading
GT WORLD CHALLENGE PREPARES TO RESUME GLOBAL PROGRAMME
Advanced preparations are underway for GT World Challenge Powered by AWS to relaunch its global effort following confirmation of revised continental calendars for Europe, Asia and America. A trio of leading automotive brands will compete on the international stage, with last year’s winner Mercedes-AMG facing established rival Ferrari and new contender Lamborghini. Each will look … Continue reading
SRO REVEALS NEWLY REVISED GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA CALENDAR
SRO Motorsports Group has made several further changes to this year’s GT World Challenge Asia Powered by AWS calendar. All dates and destinations remain subject to national and local government restrictions and guidelines. The global coronavirus pandemic initially forced Sepang to switch from its traditional season opening slot to the final round in December. Now, … Continue reading
FERRARI CHALLENGE UK CALENDAR UPDATED
The Ferrari Challenge UK will return in July along with its sister Ferrari Challenge Europe and North America series. With British motorsport activities currently suspended, Ferrari and its partner MSVR announced the new Ferrari Challenge UK calendar, which offers the same number of rounds as originally planned. The first race is scheduled for Brands Hatch … Continue reading
OREGON TEAM HITS THE TRACK AS BONTEMPELLI, FIORAVANTI COMPLETE THE LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO EUROPE LINE-UP
After a first shakedown at the Cremona circuit, Oregon Team completed this week a two-day test. The squad led by Jerry Canevisio and Giorgio Testa, who is set to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe debut, hit the track at Misano on Wednesday and Thursday. Following the Kevin Gilardoni and Dorian Boccolacci announcement, the Italian team … Continue reading
PORSCHE MOTORSPORT GB POISED AND READY FOR REVISED 2020 CALENDAR
Both Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Porsche Sprint Challenge GB will be taking to the circuits of the UK from July onwards to begin what will be a full calendar of race weekends for both championships. Following the announcement of a revised provisional calendar for the 2020 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) from series organiser … Continue reading
ADAC GT MASTERS TO GET 2020 SEASON UNDERWAY AT LAUSITZRING
The ADAC GT Masters will start the season at the Lausitzring on the weekend of 30th July/1st August when the first of seven race meetings planned for 2020 gets underway on the race track in Brandenburg/Germany. The races at the Lausitzring and at all other events on this year’s calendar will meet the requirements of … Continue reading
