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Intercontinental GT Challenge
INDIANAPOLIS 8 HOURS JOINS INTERCONTINENTAL GT CHALLENGE IN 2020
Indianapolis Motor Speedway will stage North America’s round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli in 2020 when the world-famous Brickyard plays host to the inaugural Indianapolis 8 Hours on October 2-4. The world’s only global GT3 championship features iconic circuits and races on five different continents. And they don’t come any more iconic … Continue reading
THE LATEST SUZUKA 10 HOURS ENTRY LIST NOW FEATURES 40 CARS
The provisional entry for August’s Suzuka 10 Hours now stands at 40 thanks to the addition of five new cars, while the number of Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli-nominated entries has also increased to 25. The first provisional entry list issued in April featured 37 cars. And although two of those were subsequently withdrawn, … Continue reading
THE STATISTICS BEHIND A GT RACING REVOLUTION AT THE 24 HOURS OF SPA
On 4 August 2001, a new era dawned at Spa-Francorchamps. For the first time, the legendary Belgian circuit was staging its annual 24-hour race as a contest for GT machinery. It would prove to be an inspired move. Looking back from 18 years’ distance, it is remarkable to see how far the Total 24 Hours … Continue reading
DRIVER LINE-UPS CONFIRMED FOR AUGUST’S SUZUKA 10 HOURS
The majority of Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli-registered driver crews contesting August’s BH Auction SMBC Suzuka 10 Hours have been confirmed. A 22-strong #IntGTC entry for Asia’s round of the world’s only global GT3 championship was originally revealed in April. However, the latest list includes several intriguing changes and additions to some of the … Continue reading
INTERCONTINENTAL GT CHALLENGE EXTENDS BATHURST AGREEMENT UNTIL AT LEAST 2021
The Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour will remain Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli’s opening round until at least 2021. An extension to the existing partnership between Bathurst’s organisers and promoter of the world’s only global GT3 championship, SRO Motorsports Group, was agreed internally prior to this season’s event. 2020’s edition has also retained its traditional … Continue reading
37 CARS CONFIRMED FOR 2019’S SUZUKA 10 HOURS
Suzuka 10 Hours organisers, Mobilityland, have announced a 37-strong provisional entry list for round four of this year’s Intercontinental GT Challenge on August 23-25. An additional 12 FIA GT3, ST-X and Mother Chassis cars have joined the 22 #IntGTC and three extra international entries confirmed by SRO Motorsports Group on Saturday. That’s already two more … Continue reading
INITIAL INTERCONTINENTAL GT CHALLENGE ENTRIES CONFIRMED FOR SUZUKA 10 HOURS
The initial batch of Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli-nominated entries competing at this year’s Suzuka 10 Hours has been confirmed. At least 22 cars from 2019’s eight full-season manufacturers will be eligible to score points during Asia’s round on August 23-25. More could be added once the final entry list is revealed in due … Continue reading
DOUBLE F1 WORLD CHAMPION HAKKINEN CONFIRMS SUZUKA 10 HOURS ENTRY
Two-time FIA Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen will make his Suzuka 10 Hours debut on August 23-25 when Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli visits Asia for its penultimate round of the season. The flying Finn is linking up with Katsuaki Kubota and Hiroaki Ishiura to race a McLaren at the same Japanese venue … Continue reading
LEADING GT BRANDS LAY FOUNDATIONS FOR 24 HOURS OF SPA ASSAULT
The world’s leading GT competitors will descend on the Belgian Ardennes this summer in the hope of securing one of the biggest prizes in motor racing: overall victory at the Total 24 Hours of Spa (25-28 July). As the marquee event of both the Blancpain GT Series and the Intercontinental GT Challenge powered by Pirelli, … Continue reading
KCMG’S STRONG PACE UNREWARDED IN CALIFORNIA 8 HOURS
KC Motorgroup Ltd. (KCMG) showed race-winning pace on its California 8 Hours debut, qualifying on the front row and leading early on, before ultimately finishing in ninth place with the fastest lap to record further Intercontinental GT Challenge points with the #18 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3. Following an impressive performance at its maiden Bathurst 12 … Continue reading
