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World’s First Million Dollar Luxury Monster Truck Goes Up For Sale
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Big
Toyz Racing Motors (BTR), the premier custom fabricator of the world’s longest monster truck and luxury 4x4 vehicles, recently announced that the Sin City Hustler - the world’s first and only million dollar monster truck - is now being made available to the public. This one-of-one Ford Excursion monster truck features top of the line parts and was hand-built from the ground up by BTR’s racing team. “We spared no expense when it came to building the Sin City Hustler,” said Brad Campbell, Owner of Big Toyz Racing Motors. “From its custom 521 cubic inch big block motor and hand built chassis, to its killer design with hundreds of one-off billet parts and show quality paint, this oneof-a-kind monster truck is nothing short of spectacular.” An engineering feat, the million dollar monster truck was built by hand; it measures approximately 12 feet tall, 32 feet in length and weighs in at 15,000 pounds. This 4-wheel drive behemoth has a custom parts list a mile long and features a Ford big block motor capable of pushing out over 700 horsepower. In addition to the Excursion’s massive performance numbers, this tricked out truck features a fully custom built race spec DOM tube chassis and custom suspension that makes it virtually unbreakable and up for the challenge on any terrain.
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Founded in 1999, Big Toyz Racing Motors has evolved from a simple fabrications and modifications garage to designing and bringing to life the world’s longest monster truck and luxury 4x4’s. At BTR, precision and quality are what make their vehicles so unique and desirable to customers worldwide. For further information, contact Big Toyz Racing Motors on the web at www.bigtoyzracing.com
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Only the highest quality materials were used on the truck’s build. Each piece was measured and re-measured, to ensure exactness and overall reliability. What started out as a mechanical build, became art and eventually turned into a one of a kind vehicle. “The Sin City Hustler is a great example of our team’s craftsmanship and dedication to perfection,” said Jennifer Campbell, Co-owner of Big Toyz Racing Motors. “Since we first unveiled this mammoth monster truck, people have been asking us how they could purchase one. While we are sad to see it leave, it’s time to give someone else the opportunity to enjoy it. Whether you choose to take it to the dunes, impress your friends, market your company, or use it as a lucrative business, this truck will make a statement wherever you go.” In addition to all of its custom parts, the Sin City Hustler offers a reliable and virtually maintenance free platform. In most cases, the engine can be swapped within hours, the transmission can be pulled within 30 minutes and additional parts such as transfer case gears can be replaced in a matter of minutes. What this means, is this custom truck was built to be extremely reliable with little to no maintenance and an easy, simple solution whenever a problem occurs.
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AUTONEWS
July
Alfa Romeo Giulia
The
new Giulia is no exception to the heritage of Alfa Romeo because it encapsulates three particularities of Italian design: sense of proportions, simplicity and care for surface quality. In particular, the proportions are based on the technical architecture of the entire car: for Alfa Romeo the key elements were the 50/50 weight balance and rear wheel drive. The six-cylinder turbo petrol tuned by engineers with Ferrari background delivers 510 HP and exhilarating performance: for instance, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.9 seconds. It was decided that electronics should only be used to make the driving experience guaranteed by excel-
lent basic mechanicals even more exhilarating. This is demonstrated by the exclusive technical solutions present on the new car, like Torque Vectoring with a double clutch to allow the rear differential to control the torque delivery to each wheel separately. In this manner, power transmission to the road is improved also in low grip conditions. The new Alfa Romeo Giulia also features a renewed Alfa DNA which modifies the car’s dynamic behaviour according to the driver’s selection: Dynamic, Natural, Advanced Efficient (energy efficiency mode implemented for the first time on an Alfa Romeo) and naturally Racing (on high performance versions).
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Aston Martin DB9GT
Claiming
the title of the most potent DB9 yet devised, by virtue of its uprated 6.0-litre V12 engine which now boasts 547 PS – the DB9 GT makes its public debut in a new raft of colour, trim and equipment enhancements across its sporty Vantage and luxurious Rapide S model lines. The core visual characteristics of the DB9 are of course retained in the DB9 GT. Refined styling enhancements inside and out, however, signal that this new car once again leads its class. The DB9 GT is now available to order in markets around the world, priced from £140,000 RRP (UK), €187,000 RRP (Germany), $199,950 RRP (USA).
Bentley Flying Spur Beluga
The
Bentley launched a new specification level exclusively for its Flying Spur V8 model: the Beluga Specification. Featuring exclusive 20� Black and Bright machined alloy wheels, a gloss black radiator matrix and a body-coloured lower grille bar, the Beluga specification is the perfect enhancement for a modern performance saloon. In 4.0-litre,
twin-turbo V8 guise it develops 507 PS (500 bhp), sprinting from 0-60 mph in just 4.9 seconds (0-100km/h in 5.2 seconds) while at the same time offering a single-tank range of 500 miles. The athletic design of the Flying Spur combines traditional Bentley styling cues with a dynamic stance and contemporary details, further enhanced in the Beluga specification.
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BMW 7 Series
The
design of the new BMW 7 Series provides an authentic showcase for the car’s character. Harmonious proportions, a strongly controlled surface design and precise lines point to the stylistic confidence, assured dynamics and exclusive elegance at work here. The M Sport package, the design Pure Excellence package and a BMW Individual Design Composition will be available for the new BMW 7 Series from launch. The new BMW 7 Series is available with an updated V8 engine and six-cylinder in-line variants. All the engines link up as standard with the likewise further developed eight-speed Steptronic transmission. The BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, which can be specified as an option, also operates more effectively than ever.
Bolloré Bluesummer
The
strategic cooperation agreement between Bolloré and PSA Peugeot Citroën reflects the two groups’ shared commitment towards sustainable mobility. The electric vehicle that will be distributed by PSA Peugeot Citroën is the Bluesummer, a four-seat cabriolet designed by Bolloré, with an urban driving range of 200 kilometres.
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Chevrolet
Camaro Convertible & Cruze
It’s
time for the convertible model of the all-new 2016 Camaro, featuring the segment’s most advanced top. The electro-hydraulic power roof system features multilayer construction – including acoustic and thermal barriers – designed for a comfortable, quiet driving experience in all seasons. The top emulates the sleek silhouette of the Camaro coupe. Six all-new powertrain combinations are offered, including a 2.0L Turbo rated at an SAE-certified 275 horsepower, an all-new 3.6L V-6 producing and SAE-certified 335 horsepower, and the LT1 6.2L V-8, which is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque – the most powerful Camaro SS ever. It arrives in dealerships in early 2016.
The
new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. A new, standard 1.4L turbocharged engine with direct injection and an SAE-certified 153 horsepower (113 kW) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg on the highway with the available six-speed automatic transmission. Stop/start technology helps enhance the Cruze’s efficiency in stopand-go driving. The new turbo engine and a leaner architecture that reduces up to 250 pounds (113 kg) also contribute to the new Cruze’s stronger performance, with expected 0-60-mph acceleration of eight seconds.
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Lotus 3-Eleven
The
Lotus 3-Eleven is the most expensive series production car ever by Lotus. The dramatic new vehicle features an all-new lightweight body, with an open cockpit design and a revised V6 supercharged engine developing 450 hp. Two variations of the Lotus 3-Eleven will be available: Road and Race, both delivering an impressive combination of high performance, agility and precision. The 3-Eleven is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds before reaching a maximum speed of 174 mph (280 km/h)
for the Race version and 180 mph (290 km/h) for the Road version. Prices start at ÂŁ82,000 for the Road version and ÂŁ96,000 for the Race version.
Mercedes-Benz GLC
The
AIR BODY CONTROL multichamber air suspension is unparalleled in this segment, offering the combination of DYNAMIC SELECT engine and suspension modes together with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. This increases both ride comfort and agility, regardless of driving surface. Visually, the body follows the clear and sensual design idiom which was demonstrated so successfully by the GLC CoupĂŠ showcar concept in Spring 2015, and which also serves as the standard for future SUV families. The side view showcases the almost coupelike greenhouse, which together with the 4.6 inch (118 millimeter) larger wheelbase lends the GLC an elegant long profile. The new GLC features the AGILITY CONTROL suspension with steel springs and a variable damping system as standard.
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Nissan
Maxima SR Midnight & Juke-R 2.0
The
new Nissan vehicle, which adds a selection of factory and dealerinstalled accessories to a blackon-black Maxima SR, made its debut at BET Experience in Los Angeles. All 2016 Maximas feature a revised 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine and new performance-oriented Xtronic transmission. The comprehensive re-engineering effort also results in a 15 percent increase (over the previous generation Maxima) in highway fuel economy to 30 miles per gallon.
Juke-R
has been given an exciting upgrade to reflect the latest model of the Juke coupled with even more power and bolder styling. The Juke-R 2.0 has been injected with further levels of GT-R performance to now reach 600hp. Gareth Dunsmore, Marketing Communications General Manager for Nissan Europe said, “The Juke-R 2.0 is a perfect ‘crossover’ of the best bits of Nissan – real innovation showcasing our Crossover prowess fused with the excitement and of the GT-R supercar engine.”
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Peugeot 308 GTi
Powered
by a highly-efficient 1.6-litre THP Stop&Start petrol engine and extensively developed by PEUGEOT SPORT, this latest PEUGEOT GTi is offered in two versions with 250hp and 270hp. With a wider track of 1,570mm at the front and 1,554mm at the rear, the 308 GTi has been engineered to offer exceptional grip. GTi 250 versions are shod with 225/40 R18 92W Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres on ‘Diamant’ alloy wheels, while the GTi 270 versions feature the new 19-inch ‘Carbone’ light-weight alloy wheels and are equipped with Michelin Super Sport 235/35 R19 91Y tyres, which showcase the 380mm front discs, complete with solid red four-piston calipers and PEUGEOT SPORT signature.
Shelby
Mustang Super Snake
Launching
the newest Shelby Mustang to wear the legendary Super Snake badge, Shelby American work is based on the 2015 model Ford Mustang GT. With the option of over 750 horsepower, each 2015 Shelby Super Snake begins as a Ford Mustang GT with a 5.0 liter V8 and Ford Performance supercharger connected to a six speed manual or automatic transmission. Shelby also adds Ford Performance suspension components, a throaty Borla exhaust, WELD Racing Super Snake 20� wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and seatbelt-tightening-6-piston Wilwood brakes. The 300 Shelby Super Snakes will be offered at a starting price of $49,995 (not including the base Ford Mustang GT).
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Toyota
Aygo x-cite and x-pure & GT86
Aygo
is receiving two new updates. Toyota is bringing two new versions of its Aygo city car to the road this summer. The updated Aygo x-cite follows the theme set by the original x-cite model, replacing the vibrant Orange Twist paintwork with bright Cyan Splash. The blue metallic bodywork strikes a strong contrast with gloss black custom features, including 15-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels, door mirror casings, front X, front pillar extensions and rear bumper inserts. White and silver are the colour co-ordinates for the new Aygo xpure. On the outside the White Flash paintwork is teamed with rear privacy glass, white-painted alloys and silver-finished bodywork elements.
A
special edition model of the GT86 has been revealed, the GT86 Blanco. True to its name, the new Blanco is finished in GT White Pearl pearlescent paint with contrasting sports decals in a combination of red and grey. The dedicated 18-inch alloys have a slim 10-spoke design, finished in Anthracite and embossed with the GT86 name. In the cabin the sports seats have full leather upholstery and, for the front seats, heaters. Each car features its own numbered plaque on the centre console, recording its place in the special edition production run.
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Subaru
Impreza Sport Hybrid
The
new Impreza Sport Hybrid is the second fun-to-drive hybrid from Subaru, following on from the Subaru XV Hybrid launched in 2013. The hybrid model further enhances the appeal of the Impreza Sport lineup by embracing Subaru design values to achieve its own sporty, top-quality exterior look and a refined, up-to-the-minute interior style. The Motor assist function facilitates both smooth acceleration and low fuel consumption while symmetrical AWD layout of Subaru’s unique AWD hybrid system offers superb driveability.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The
2016 Jetta GLI is the sedan equivalent of the Golf GTI. Equipped with a specially tuned sport suspension and the same 210-horsepower, 2.0-literTSI turbocharged and direct-injection EA888 fourcylinder engine as the Golf GTI, the GLI offers a compelling blend of value, performance and practicality. For 2016, the GLI gets a bold new look highlighted by an aggressive front fascia that incorporates a honeycomb grille and foglights, along with a new rear bumper design that has a diffuser and a pair of chrome-tipped exhausts. All 2016 Jetta GLI models have 18inch Mallory design aluminum-alloy wheels, shod with standard all-season tires or optional summer performance tires.
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new BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage
the
HOMMAGE
Amid the audacious design studies and automotive beauties from a bygone era gathered at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este (Como, Italy, May 24), the BMW Group presented its new BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage. This model is the BMW Design Team’s tribute to the 3.0 CSL, a timeless classic and iconic BMW Coupé from the 1970s.
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage
“CSL”
stands for “Coupé Sport Leichtbau” (coupé, sport, lightweight). With its aluminium bonnet, boot and wings, Plexiglas windows and equipment rigorously pared down to the bare essentials, the old BMW 3.0 CSL tipped the scales around 200 kg lighter than its sibling model, the BMW 3.0 CS. Unsurprisingly, then, it was predestined for a career on the race track. Whereas the material of choice in the 1970s was aluminium, today carbon fibre – or carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) – offers the optimum weight-to-strength ratio. These high-strength fibres are even lighter and stronger than aluminium. And the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage makes generous use of the high-tech composite, reinterpreting the concept of lightweight design for the modern age. Wherever CFRP is used, it is also visible – rendering the lightweight design principle tangible both inside and out. The BMW Group is a world leader in the production and application of CFRP in automotive design and can already boast many years of experience in series production of CFRP structural parts for the BMW M and, in particular, the BMW i.
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage
“Our Hommage cars not only demonstrate how proud we are of our heritage, but also how important the past can be in determining our future,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design. “The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage represents a nod to the engineering achievement exemplified by the BMW 3.0 CSL in its lightweight design and performance. With intelligent lightweight construction and modern materials, the 3.0 CSL Hommage brings the character of that earlier model into the 21st century, showing it in a new and exciting guise.”
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage
THE EXTERIOR: POWER AND ELEGANCE. The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is a vision of pure athleticism: the elongated body is set off by distinctive air deflectors, powerful wheel arches and prominent spoilers to the roof and tail. Despite its size, the aerodynamic elements are key in enabling air to flow optimally along the sides of the vehicle. The front air deflector serves to vent the engine compartment, while wings over the rear wheels ensure optimum airflow around the vehicle. Small rear-view cameras serve to further reduce aerodynamic drag. The large rear spoiler increases downforce on the driven rear axle and in so doing improves power transmission. The Air Curtain and Air Breather systems guarantee optimum ventilation of the wheel housings. And the sheer self-confidence and sporting prowess of the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage are perfectly summed up in the original colour of its spiritual predecessor – Golf Yellow.
THE FRONT END – MUSCULAR ATHLETICISM. Boasting one of the broadest and lowest front ends of any vehicle in the BMW Group, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage’s front exudes pure power and athleticism. At the centre, the characteristic BMW kidney grille stands tall in citation of the more upright styling of the kidney grille of yesteryear. The size and spatial depth of the kidney grille symbolise the output of the powerful six-cylinder in-line engine with eBoost. At the same time, the finely wrought geometry of frame and kidney struts lends the front end an air of quality and exclusivity. The characteristic four-eyed face gives a contemporary, hexagonal interpretation of front-end sportiness. Laser light and LED technology facilitate slender, state-of-theart lighting graphics, and the flat contours of the headlamps generate that characteristically focused BMW look. A stylised “X” inside the lights divides the lighting functions and conjures up memories of the X-shaped headlamp stickers once used in long-distance racing. Horizontal LED strips create a visual bond between headlamps and kidney grille while at the same time emphasising the broad, flat impact of the front end. A large carbon-fibre front splitter reduces the gap between road and front end and, in combination with the kidney grille, offers a modern interpretation of the earlier car’s highly distinctive shark nose. Two circular openings and a series of elongated slots pay tribute to other elements featured in the earlier car, but offer a new interpretation for the 21st century.
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage
THE SIDES – CONTRAPUNTAL ELEGANCE. The vehicle sides are in elegant counterpoint to the marked athleticism of front and rear. The long wheelbase and elongated bonnet appear to stretch the Hommage’s silhouette. A continuous, horizontal line encircles the vehicle by way of paying tribute to a distinctive stylistic feature of the earlier BMW 3.0 CSL: its all-round chrome trim. In combination with the black highlight beneath, the continuous line intensifies the flat, elongated appearance of the sides. A particular detail of the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is the roofline. Consciously subdivided into three, the line recalls the distinctive upper section of the BMW 3.0 CS – one of the first coupés to feature a roof that did not flow into the tail. Compared with the ubiquitous fastback coupés of the day, this was both an innovation and a design statement, a feature that exuded athleticism and elegance in equal measure. In keeping with the BMW 3.0 CSL, the Hommage features a BMW logo on each of the C-pillars. The all-round shoulderline is also the starting point for the subtle, finely sculpted surfaces of the sides. It follows the development of the shadowy areas behind the front wheel all the way to the lit surfaces above the rear wheels. This interplay between light and shade lends movement and dynamic intensity to the generous surfaces of the vehicle’s sides. Dark CFRP areas narrow the gap between the sides and the road, again paying tribute to the consistent lightweight design of the BMW 3.0 CSL. In combination with the black graphic accents, the dark lightweight
elements reduce the perceived height of the vehicle and further emphasise its flat silhouette. The black 21” alloy wheels in matt and high-gloss bi-colour versions offer an additional unique highlight. Air control blades in the interstices of the wheel rims, meanwhile, serve to further optimise aerodynamics. THE REAR END – A MUSCULAR PRESENCE. As with the front end, the vehicle’s tail is broad and muscular in design. Generous surfaces generate presence, horizontal elements emphasise width. A particular highlight is the styling of the rear lights: an LED strip above the spoiler links the two lights, thus giving the rear end a formal framework. The powerfully sculpted rear apron with CFRP diffusor creates a visual impression of the BMW 3.0 CSL’s raw power. Even viewed from above, the BMW 3.0 CSL is extremely dynamic. From kidney grille to headlamps, the bonnet traces a broad “V” – a nostalgic throwback to a distinctive and dynamic element of earlier BMW coupés.
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage
THE INTERIOR – PURIST ELEGANCE. Pared down to a minimum, the interior of the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage puts its lightweight design on show and renders its racing character elegantly tangible. All interior elements are there out of absolute necessity, every part has a highquality design, structural or drive-related function. In the all-CFRP interior, the only wood-like presence is the “instrument panel” – a cross-member and purely structural element. This is a clear reference to the interior of the earlier BMW 3.0 CSL, which featured an all-round wood trim throughout the interior. In the new version, only the small central eBoost charging display interrupts the wooden instrument panel. Infotainment is equally minimalist in concept: a central display on the steering column informs the driver of the current gear, speed, revs and shift point.
RACING GENES AND LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN WITH FINESSE. Other racing features include bucket seats with high-quality stitching, a six-point belt and red anodised safety features such as the outlet nozzles for the extinguishing foam, the fire extinguisher itself, and the two switches on the centre console for the emergency shut-off and fire extinguishing mechanism. The only elements in the rear of the vehicle are two helmets integrated into the transmission tunnel. These are held in place by a belt when not in use. In the place of a rear seat bench, there are only covers for the eBoost energy accumulators. Special reflector technology in combination with LED strips create an impressive 3D effect on the covers. In its use of cutting-edge materials and detailed solutions, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage displays technical sophistication and subtlety of form. Meticulously crafted aluminium sleeves add high-quality accents at the junctions between individual structural elements. The door design is as minimalist as it is expressive: precise, clean surfaces trace an arc rearwards, lending the door element a flowing, dynamic quality. The door openers combine a DTMstyle pull strap with the elegant handleintegrated opener of the earlier BMW 3.0 CSL, resulting in the hybrid solution of a nylon pull strap located directly behind the grab handle in the door. As with the interior as a whole, this detail lends expression to the unique character of the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage: a winning combination of lightweight design, athleticism and elegance.
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage
Karim Habib, Head of BMW Design, explains the thinking behind the design of the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage: “For BMW designers like us, the BMW 3.0 CSL is a style icon. Its combination of racing genes and elegance generates an engaging aesthetic that continues to win hearts even today. The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage celebrates many of those characteristic features, but without copying them. Indeed, some of the parallels are not immediately obvious. We wanted people to sense the family resemblance rather than see it straight off.”
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New Lexus RX
DYNAMIC LUXURY New 2016 Dodge Viper ACR
Lexus is again challenging the luxury sport utility segment with its fourth generation RX
New Lexus RX
As
the best-selling model in the brand’s 26-year history—with sales of more than 2.1 million units—the RX represents three out of ten vehicles ever sold by Lexus. The new model looks to build on that trend with a completely redesigned luxurious interior wrapped in a attractive new body style. The large dose of Lexus brand DNA that’s been artfully incorporated into the details can not only be seen, but also felt. The reimagined RX boasts superior on-road performance and new safety technologies that include the innovative Lexus Safety System+. Takayuki Katsuda, the Chief Engineer of the RX said, “Our ambition has been to make a bold and completely new statement in this segment while building on and staying true to the pioneering values of previous RX generations. The pioneering spirit of Lexus drives us to create new technology and gives rise to new ideas. It allows us to introduce new vehicles with leading-edge features.
And indeed, we are committed to bringing ‘progressive luxury’ to the world. I believe this new RX will not only surprise new customers, but will also delight and satisfy our loyal customers, whose high expectations will be met by many new innovations.” A BOLD EXCITING NEW LOOK The front features a completely new fascia that’s highlighted by an emboldened spindle grille with a chrome-plated border and triple L-shape-LED headlamps. Together with the redesigned fog lamps, this gives the RX an elegant yet futuristic aura. Muscular front fender flares add to the vehicle’s sporty attitude. When seen from the side, the sharp character line that runs from the front fenders to the rear end, together with a flowing roofline, give the RX a dynamic profile that minimizes drag and decreases front and rear lift. All of this makes the vehicle more stable at high speed with a sharp reduction in wind noise. A truly innovative styling cue
is the blacked-out C-pillars, which provide a floating-roof effect never before seen on a Lexus product. Also, newly designed 20-inches aluminium wheels, which replace the current model’s 19-inches variants, can now be customized with variable colour inserts to emphasize the driver’s individuality. The appearance of the rear has been sharpened and exudes a sense of rocksolid stability, highlighted by new L-shaped taillights that wrap around the sides of the vehicle, creating a wider, more authoritative presence when illuminated. Inside, the new RX’s cabin is one of comfort and luxury, with repositioned trim pieces that exude a high level of class, and specially-finished laser-cut wood ornamentation available for those who desire an extra dose of opulence. A large headsup display (HUD) takes centre stage, while the information display area, featuring a 12.3-inches monitor, has been separated from the main operations area.
New Lexus RX
Launched in 1989, Lexus has become renowned throughout the world for its pursuit of perfection, the outstanding quality and sophisticated high-technology content of its products, and for its unique concept of complete customer service. Further reinforcing the traditional Lexus values of unparalleled build quality, comfort and interior luxury, Lexus has completely rejuvenated its line-up over the last years, launching a new wave of emotional and inspirational products featuring bolder product execution, superior driving dynamics and state-of-the-art technologies. Today, Lexus remains the first - and only - premium automotive manufacturer to offer a comprehensive fullhybrid model range comprising the RX 450h, the NX 300h, the GS 450h and GS 300h, the LS 600h, the ES 300h, the IS 300h and the CT 200h.
New Lexus RX
Also, the shift lever has been moved away from the front of the instrument panel to optimize operability and create more space for the driver. But the driver isn’t the only one who benefits from the new interior. Rear-seat occupants are treated to more leg and knee space, and the newlydeveloped seats offer heating and power reclining features that not only enhance convenience, they also provide a luxury feel and a sense of hospitality and sophistication. A panorama sunroof enhances the RX cabin’s spaciousness and provides occupants with a refreshing open-air experience. “We designed the RX to have high amount of an excitement and strength. The lengthened wheelbase and larger tire size results in sporty powerful proportions. Even while ensuring a high level of luxury and space within the cabin, the RX’s silhouette remains sleek and dynamic, while the interior has been designed for easy operation with luxurious execution,” Gen Ikeda, the chief designer of the RX, said. SMOOTH, POWERFUL AND EFFICIENT ENGINES UNDER THE HOOD The new RX will be available with an upgraded and more powerful 3.5-liter V-6 petrol engine aiming at delivering 300 hp, mated with a new 8-speed automatic transmission, and as full hybrid model. The hybrid powertrain will feature an improved Atkinson-cycle 3.5-liter V-6 engine. When combined with the electric motor, the total output will be around 300 hp. All RX engines have been tuned to achieve high fuel economy and low carbon emissions.
BETTER HANDLING AND STABILITY The all-new RX has been engineered to deliver car-like handling. The entire chassis has been fortified to provide better stability and control through turns. The vehicle’s body structure has been strengthened with added stiffness, helping to drastically improve its handling response while keeping engine and road noise from entering the cabin. The vehicle also features Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) designed to recognize potentially dangerous situations and make automatic and often transparent adjustments to ensure the car remains in control when entering and exiting corners. Also, All-Wheel Drive improves the RX’s handling performance and stability on dry and slick surfaces alike. The RX’s fully independent suspension system, which consists of MacPherson struts up front and a double wishbone setup at rear, has been tuned and reinforced to improve handling while keeping ride quality remarkably smooth. Available on most RX versions is the Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), which electronically monitors and adapts the suspension damping and steering to ensure optimal handling and ride depending on the driving conditions. This means that wherever the RX goes, the AVS will automatically make lightningquick adjustments to the shock absorber settings, ensuring the smoothest ride quality possible. The system is also designed to produce less body lean through corners, providing a sporty driving experience.
New Lexus RX
The RX F SPORT’s performance on the road has been enhanced by an active stabilizer system whose cuttingedge technology keeps the vehicle’s body amazingly flat through corners. The aforementioned AVS, which also helps keep the vehicle planted to driving surfaces through turns, is standard on RX F SPORT. The driver can select the AVS-enhanced Sport S+ mode, in addition to Eco, Normal and Sports S settings, on the Drive Mode Select control located on the centre console.
New Lexus RX
SAFETY IS A PRIORITY WITH LEXUS SAFETY SYSTEM+ True to Lexus’s ongoing focus on safety, the all-new RX comes with significant improvements in active and passive safety. Among these new improvements are the upgraded body structure that heightens the overall passive safety of the RX, and Lexus Safety System+, which helps avoid or mitigate collisions across a wide range of vehicle speeds. Introduced globally, Lexus Safety System+ integrates several of Lexus’s existing active safety technologies. These include the Pre-Collision System (PCS) that detects sudden stops initiated by the vehicle in front, warning drivers of potential contact with obstacles and pedestrians ahead; Lane Departure Alert (LDA), which issues an audible signal if the vehicle strays from its intended lane; and Automatic High Beam (AHB) that helps ensure optimal forward visibility during night-time driving.
New Lexus RX MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Overall length
4,890mm
192.5 in.
Overall width
1,895mm
74.6 in.
Overall height
1,690mm
66.5 in.
Wheelbase
2,790mm
109.8 in.
Tread, front
1,640mm
64.6 in.
Tread, rear
1,630mm
64.2 in.
As part of a multi-faceted approach to active safety, the Lexus Safety System+ package utilises a millimetre-wave radar that works together with a camera to keep the RX in its intended driving lane via the Lane Keeping Assist feature (LKA) and enhances the target detection for the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. For even higher safety levels, Adaptive High-beam System (AHS), a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) and Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) are available as optional equipment. THE RX F SPORT For those who prefer even more excitement and performance in their luxury sport-utility vehicles, there is the RX F SPORT, which will be available with all of the model’s engine offerings. Lexus vehicles designated with the F SPORT badge are equipped with a number of special visual and performance features that set them apart from other versions. In the RX’s case, the spindle grille and lower centre piece of the rear bumper possess an “F” mesh design, instantly giving the vehicle a sportier flair. New alloy wheels, exclusive to the F SPORT, also help give the RX a commanding presence. Inside, the driver is treated to a custom F SPORT instrument cluster as well as a sport steering wheel, featuring perforated leather and an attractive F SPORT emblem, complete with paddle shifters. Exclusive colours and trim pieces are also part of the sporty package.
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PRIVATE EVENT Aston Martin Works hosts exclusive celebration track day
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Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, is the historic home of the sports car maker and the place where around 13,000 cars were hand-built before production moved to Gaydon, Warwickshire, in 2007. Now an approved heritage service and restoration facility as well as a new car dealership it is possible to view, purchase, service and restore cars from every era of the marque’s 102 years at Aston Martin Works.
its 60th year, Aston Martin Works this week hosted a celebration customer track day at the world-renowned Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire. Works’ clients from across the UK and Continental Europe enjoyed the rare opportunity to put their Aston Martin sports cars to the test on one of the world’s most famous motor racing circuits. The private event, at which owners savored the chance to test out the true performance potential of their sports cars, saw some of the luxury British brand’s most iconic models put through their paces. Among the cars in action were a One-77, a V12 Zagato and an example of the DBRS9 race car. They lined up alongside V8 and V12 Vantages; DB9s, a Virage and a Newport Pagnell-built original Vanquish, among much else. Commenting on the event Aston Martin Works’ Commercial Director Paul Spires said: “It’s great to see so many of our sports cars being driven so skillfully by such an enthusiastic group of owners. When we proposed this idea at the beginning of the year we weren’t sure how many people would want to bring along their cars, but the response today has been superb and I believe all involved have had an experience to remember.” More than 20 Aston Martin sports cars took part, with drivers coached and tutored as required by a group of experienced Aston Martin Performance Driving Instructors.
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It’s i-Roa Texas Welcomes Its First i-Rodeo
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are taking a zippy zero emission spin, courtesy of Toyota. North Texas residents recently met the i-Road, three wheeled electric vehicle, and COMS, super-compact electric vehicle, at the American Airlines center in Dallas. The 65 participants spent time taking the cars through their paces, answering questions about their driving preferences, how ultra-compact electric vehicles could be used in their daily lives, and providing product feedback to Toyota researchers.
ad time! “As we look for ways to ease congestion in major hubs like the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, we are exploring how these types of electric vehicles may fit into the transportation landscape,” said Jim Lentz, chief executive officer, Toyota North America. “We’re excited to show Texans where these advanced technologies could take us.” Similar focus groups were held in Silicon Valley, California in February 2015 with positive feedback from participants. One driver presented a credit card for an immediate i-Road purchase. Unfortunately, that driver may have to wait a bitlonger.
i-Road demonstration programs are already underway in France and Japan, testing usage and acceptance in urban markets. In Grenoble, France and Toyota City, Japan, demonstration units are placed in car sharing applications, while i-Roads in Tokyo, Japan will be loaned to individual drivers starting next month. COMS electric vehicles are currently on sale in Japan. No specific plans have been announced for U.S. i-Road demonstration programs or sales. But if focus group members have anything to say about it, you may see i-Roads on a road near you in the future.
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A Unique Perespective On The Modern Car
‘ENSEMBLE’ Hyundai Motorstudio’s New art installation highlights precision and passion in engineering. Unique creation provides detailed view of inner workings of Genesis Coupe. Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul also renews its ‘Car Rotator’ exhibit Gallery promotes Hyundai brand and automotive culture through art works
‘Ensemble’
Hyundai Motor has unveiled a major new art installation at the Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul, highlighting precision and passion in engineering and offering a truly unique perspective on the modern automobile.
Called ‘Ensemble’, the artwork has been produced by South Korea’s popular media artist group Everyware. It brings alive the beauty of machinery by displaying the many components of Hyundai Motor’s Genesis Coupe in stunning detail. The car is displayed as if time stopped at the point of an explosion, with scattered components supported by intricately jointed steel pipes. To create an immersive experience for visitors at Hyundai Motorstudio, artists of Everyware Hyunwoo Bang and Yunsil Hur have also created a network of miniature roads that wind around the car inside and out, on which tiny cars equipped with cameras can explore every inch of the exhibit. These cameras transmit real-time videos onto multiple screens on the adjoining walls for audiences to experience the car from a truly unique perspective.
Won-Hong Cho, Executive Vice President of Hyundai Motor, commented, “We planned the exhibition to convey our brand direction ‘Modern Premium’ which is providing new experiences and values that go beyond customer’s expectations through ways that are unique to Hyundai Motor.” The Everyware artist group is famous for imagining art in which people and machines coexist. For the ‘Ensemble’ installation, elements of the vehicle are viewed in a way that echoes perspectives on architecture, with engineering constantly reimagined through changes in the viewing angle. This large-scale artwork continues Hyundai Motor’s philosophy of allowing communication and collaboration with its customers, to shape the future of automotive culture. The Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul is also renewing its iconic Car Rotator installation, which currently frames the building with nine Sonata cars suspended at varying angles on different floors. The cars will be replaced by other models such as the Genesis, Sonata and i40 on third, fourth and fifth floors respectively as a nod to the flexibility and ingenuity of the Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul concept. The new ‘Ensemble’ exhibition will be held until September 30, with further details available at http://motorstudio.hyundai.com.
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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este (May 23-24) had once again underlined its stand-out status on the exclusive event calendar for historic cars and motorcycles. All eyes were trained on the line-up of precious classic machines and striking concept cars over the two days of the Concorso
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impressive parade of all the cars and motorcycles entered in competition and the announcement of this year’s prize winners provided a dazzling Classic Weekend on the banks of Lake Como with a fitting climax late on Sunday afternoon in front of thousands of spectators. As ever, the best was left until last. The jury of experts provided the event with its crowning moment as the Trofeo BMW Group for “Best of Show” was awarded to an Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spider from 1932. The Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este prize decided by public referendum was won by a Ferrari 166M Barchetta from 1950. And in the Concept Cars and Prototypes competition the Bentley Exp 10 Speed Six coupé was presented with the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award. The Concorso di Motociclette beauty contest for classic motorcycles was held for the fifth time this year, and a Münch-4 TTS-E from 1973 took the honours with victory in the Trofeo BMW Group for motorcycles.
conjure a richly evocative ambience. For example, the “90 years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom” anniversary was celebrated with a special category of competition, while the 1970s theme was reflected in both a special exhibition focusing on the 40th birthday of the BMW 3 Series and a line-up of BMW Art Cars.
The parkland and green spaces of the Villa d’Este luxury hotel and adjacent Villa Erba once again provided the perfect backdrop for this illustrious and long-established event centred around historic cars and motorcycles. Visitors from around the world greeted the parades of competition models with waves of applause in recognition of the elegance and aesthetic beauty of the rare classic machines and the extravagance of the prototypes and concept cars. The various special exhibitions and “Seventies Style” motto for the event helped to
This year the BMW Group presented two head-turning concept studies at the Concorso d’Eleganza. The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage represented a formidable statement on the part of the BMW Design team as it paid tribute to the BMW 3.0 CSL as the BMW Motorrad Design team revealed the BMW Motorrad Concept 101. Elegant, exclusive, extrovert and riding a wave of unbridled power, it represents a totally new take on the touring bike concept. This high-performance, emotionally rich and ultra-exclusive six-cylinder machine turns every ride into a very special experience.
The history of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este began in 1929, when a beauty contest for cars took place at this very spot for the first time. This year’s Concorso d’Eleganza was the eleventh edition of this exclusive get-together to be co-hosted by BMW Group Classic and the Villa d’Este luxury hotel. Now, as ever, Lake Como welcomes a field of exceptionally valuable and rare historic cars and motorcycles to its shores, but nowadays the event also bridges the past, the present and the future of automotive aesthetics. This role is clearly expressed in the visionary designs of the prototypes and concept cars on show.
Isotta Fraschini 8A SS, 1930
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The 2015 Best of Show: the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spider, 1932
a touch of class The Ferrari 166M Barchetta, 1950, awarded with the Coppa d’Oro
Maserati 60/61 Birdcage, 1959
Farman A6B, 1925
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Pegaso Cupula, 1952
RM Sotheby’s, the official auction house of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, continued its strong sales run in Italy last night, realizing a fantastic €26,714,530 in sales* ($29,920,273 USD) at its exclusive Villa Erba auction on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Presenting spectacular cars in a spectacular setting, the evening sale saw 34 / 39 lots sold before a packed house, with numerous lively bidding contests erupting during the two-and-a-half hour sale. The first European auction held by RM since it announced its strategic partnership with Sotheby’s in February, the auction captured the attention of the global collector community with bidders hailing from 26 countries, including Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong; 27 percent of bidders represented first time clientele. Proving that cars with exceptional history and unquestionable provenance continue to lead the market, top sales honors went to a historic 1952 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta, chassis 0158ED. A spectacular early racing Ferrari, bidding on the Touring-bodied Barchetta opened at €3 million before quickly climbing to an impressive final €6,720,000, smashing the previous auction record for the model. It led a string of 10 individual million-euro-plus sales recorded during the course of the evening, each celebrated with a round of enthusiastic applause from the audience.
* Photo Tim Scott Fluid Images © 2015 courtesy RM Sotheby’s
FERRARI 212 EXPORT BARCHETTA BREAKS RECORD TO TOP RM SOTHEBY’S
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Mercedes Benz 540K, 1937
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Lichtenstein. Warhol. Koons. Stella. Calder. Rauschenberg. Holzer. Elíasson. Since a BMW 3.0 CSL painted by Alexander Calder lined up for the Le Mans 24-hour race exactly 40 years ago, the BMW Art Car Collection has fascinated both art and design enthusiasts as well as car and technology fans all around the world. The idea behind the BMW Art Cars was the brainchild of French racing driver and art enthusiast Hervé Poulain: 40 years ago, Poulain asked artist friend Alexander Calder to apply his creative talents to his race car. Together with Jochen Neerpasch, then BMW Motorsport Director, the first BMW Art Car was born – and it became an instant crowd’s favourite on the race track. Since then, new additions to the BMW Art Car Collection have been made over the years at irregular intervals, with unique works of art from artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney and Jeff Koons. The anniversary celebrations got under way with exhibitions in Hong Kong, at the Centre Pompidou, the BMW Museum and the Concorso d’Eleganza at Lake Como, where the first four BMW Art Cars by Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, plus the M3 GT2 created by Jeff Koons, were all on display.
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Pierce- Arow 1242, 1933
Lamborghini Miura SV, 1971
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Delahaye 135M, 1946
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Lancia Aurelia B52 Pinifarina, 1953 Ferrari 250 GT SWB, 1962
Ferrari Dino 206 S, 1966
Alfa Romeo 1900 C SS, 1954
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The Porsche 911 RSR driven by Patrick Dempsey, Patrick Long, Marco Seefried during the Le Mans 24 Hours
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Marc Gene’ introduces the Ferrari 458 Challenge EVO
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The Scuderia Ferrari test driver, Marc Gené, introduces us to some details of the 458 Challenge EVO, the car engaged in all three Ferrari Challenge series. The car has many components of GT origin, heirs to the successes obtained in championships around the world. Among other elements, Gené emphasises the quality of the breaking system and the efficiency of of the new aerofoil, which makes it possible to exploit a larger aerodynamic downforce and to increase stability and speed through the curves. This innovation allows the drivers of the bestknown one-make championship in the world to push the limits even further, making full use of the car’s potential. It is not a coincidence that more and more drivers who grow in the Ferrari Challenge go on to become top competitors also in the GT championships.
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Pretty, likeable‌ and as fast at they come. Simplifying a great deal, this is the portrait of Corinna and Manuela Gostner, the two women drivers who enrich the field of the Ferrari Challenge Europe Coppa Shell. Active athletes since ever (one is an excellent volleyball player, the other has played handball at the top level) Corinna and Manuela discovered the Ferrari Challenge last year in Brno, when they took part in their first time. The Gostners make up a real team that includes two other members: their father Thomas, also a racer in Coppa Shell, and brother David, who is among the top driver in the Trofeo Pirelli. Again in Budapest, during the third round of the Ferrari Challenge Europe, all four of them will be on the track, engaged in breathtaking challenges and thrilling overtakes at the wheel of their Ferrari 458 Challenge EVO. However, make no mistake: Corinna and Manuela shine with their charm, but, once on the track, they are not there to amuse anyone‌
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La Plus Belle Course du Monde Just when you think you might have seen it all the 24 Hours of Le Mans pulls another surprise. The 83rd edition packed action, drama and pathos into the daylong race that seems to last a week and for some is a year in the planning
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The winning Porsche 919 Hybrid, driven by Nico Huelkenberg, Earl Bamber and Nick Tandy
The predicted four-way fight for overall victory was in reality a two-way struggle between the incumbents, Audi, and the pretenders (albeit pretenders with some serious pedigree), Porsche. Toyota knew its cars were off the pace before arriving in Le Mans, but had hoped beyond hope that their reliability would keep them in the hunt. That both cars stayed the course was an improvement on last year; the margin of defeat suggested more power is required if the Japanese brand is to challenge in the future. Nissan learned all too harshly that while underpinning the spirit of endurance motorsport, innovation is nothing until proven. Porsche demonstrated emphatically that it had learnt the lesson of last year. Speed combined with reliability is a potent mix at an endurance race of this stature. The agility its cars had shown in qualifying was no flash in the pan. Audi may have gone on to set the fastest laps in the race, breaking the existing in-race record, and the team may have been in real contention through two-thirds of the course, yet the 1, 2 finish by Porsche is the only stat that truly matters.
Toyota TS040 Hybrid #2 (Alex Wurz, StĂŠphane Sarrazin, Mike Conway)
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PIT STOP The circuit itself is 13.629 km in Iength and is made up of a combination of racetrack and public roads. It is demanding, with several long straights interrupted by tricky chicanes, tight corners and sweeping curves. The rolling start takes place in a corridor of intensity with passionate of fans packing the stands on both sides, their enthusiasm adding considerable energy to the highly charged moment. - Photo Rolex / Jad Sherif
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ORECA 03R – NISSAN LMP2 (Jose Ibanez, Pierre Perret, Ivan Bellarosa)
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans was first run in 1923 and is organized by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO). Each race is the culmination of a year of planning, each one a sporting event of global impact attracting fans from around the world. This year’s race has been bigger than ever with four major automotive manufacturers battling for the overall win in LM P1, and several others represented in the GT category. Reputations, technical know-how, innovation, skill and determination are being tested under a very public spotlight.
Porsche 919 Hybrid #17 (Timo Bernhard, Mark Webber, Brendon Hartley)
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Mark Webber
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Formula One driver Nico Hülkenburg seemed overwhelmed: “The victory lap is incredible seeing all these thousands and thousands of people who have been there more or less 24 hours. It is an amazing experience for me coming in from the F.1 environment to experience this great race. I am happy to have done it and even more so since we won.”
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PIT STOP The LM P1 Hybrids receive a set allocation of energy per lap based on their chosen engine/ERS (energy recovery system) combination. Teams can make the choice between big engine/small hybrid system or small engine/ large hybrid assistance. For those teams that raced the 24 Hours of Le Mans last year, 2015 would be about evolution rather than revolution in terms of development.
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A front-engine, front-wheel drive design that immediately sets Nissan apart from the rest of its competitors and every other prototype seen at Le Mans in a decade. Innovation comes at a price at a 24 hour race, especially untested, unproven innovation. Ben Bowlby, Nissan Team Principal said: “This is a very, very tightly defended crown and very hard to win. If you could just come here and win, it would be worthless. It will take us time but we have set ourselves up with the intention to be competing for victory.” – Photo Rolex / Jad Sherif
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The Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro #7 (Fassler, Lotterer, Treluyer) thurd at the end
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PIT STOP “That our Audi R18 e-tron quattro was absolutely competitive is a positive,” said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. “Unfortunately, each of our three cars had at least one crucial incident. And when you’re pitted against a strong rival like Porsche you can’t afford that. Obviously, we’re disappointed but in sports you’ve got to accept defeats as well. It simply wasn’t our race. My thanks go to all who have worked extremely hard in the past months and here at Le Mans as well.”
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The start of the 83rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
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Fritz Enzinger, Porsche Vice President LMP1: “It is an incredible achievement to win Le Mans in only our second attempt since Porsche’s return. I have to thank this brilliant team that has been growing together over the last three and a half years. The Porsche board backed us one hundred per cent from the word go. It will take a few days to realise what we have achieved. I know that a lot of people have virtually lived for this dream to come true and have pursued it with the greatest commitment.”
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Porsche 919 Hybrid #19 And Porsche 919 Hybrid #17 crossing the finish line Photo Rolex / Stefan Cooper
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Earl Bamber from Porsche Junior to Le Mans winner in one year
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There are days and moments in the life of a race driver that will never be forgotten. For Earl Bamber that day was June 14th, 2015, and the moment was the award ceremony after the Le Mans 24 Hours. Standing on the podium high above the pit lane alongside his teammates Nick Tandy and Nico Hßlkenberg after just winning the world’s most famous endurance race he revelled in the exuberant cheering of ecstatic fans
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“It was overwhelming to hold this trophy in my hands and be cheered by so many people,” says the 24-year-old New Zealander. “When you dream of winning Le Mans that would normally be about the time you wake up. But this dream continues in real life.” The sensational victory on the Circuit des 24 Heures marks the pinnacle of his meteoric career from Porsche Junior to works driver and celebrated Le Mans winner – all in just over a year. Earl Bamber is no stranger to success. But thanks to Porsche’s support and his racing campaigns in Porsche’s brand trophy series, his career, which began in karting in 2004, got a significant boost. The first critical step was beating all other aspirants from the worldwide make cups
to win the junior selection shootout. In a comprehensive selection process, the eight candidates had to not only turn fast laps but also demonstrate their technical understanding and analytical skills in setting up the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. And no one did this better than the newly-crowned winner of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia from Down Under. As a reward, Porsche gave him 200,000 Euros and the chance to prove himself in the international Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup for the 2014 season. And in the flagship series of Porsche’s one-make cups run as support to Formula 1 races, Earl Bamber shone again. As a Porsche Junior, he won the season-opener on the Circuit de Catalunya on the outskirts of Barcelona, and collected victory number two on the demanding Ardennes circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. At the end of the season he was crowned champion. In the Carrera Cup Asia he scored eight victories and ten podium spots to take home the title for the second time, and also added two race wins in the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland. To top off his banner season, he climbed into the cockpit of the
Porsche 911 RSR for the first time and promptly pocketed second place at Petit Le Mans on Road Atlanta, one of America’s long distance classics. “Receiving backing from Porsche was the chance of a lifetime as a race driver,” says Earl Bamber,
who lives in Kuala Lumpur/ Malaysia, recalling his first phenomenal season with Porsche. “Right from the start I felt I was in good hands and that gave me a lot of confidence. I’ve met some really terrific people and as a race driver I’ve reached a whole new level in every respect.”
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Things continued at this pace. For 2015, he was signed on as a works driver and, after successful tests in the Porsche 919 Hybrid, quickly stepped up into the LMP1 programme. After Spa-Francorchamps, Le Mans was only his second race in the premier class of endurance sport. This task did not faze Earl Bamber either: he confidently mastered the most extreme situations as if he had spent his whole life at the Circuit des 24 Heures. The same can be said for his teammate Nick Tandy. The Briton also celebrated his first major success in Porsche’s brand trophy series. In 2011 he
won the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland, and picked up the Porsche Cup the following year as the most successful private Porsche driver worldwide. Tandy joined the Porsche factory squad in 2013. At the wheel of the Porsche 911 RSR he immediately snatched victory at Petit Le Mans and in the 2014 season at the 24 Hours of Daytona as well as at the WEC race in Silverstone. After their Le Mans victory, Earl Bamber and Nick Tandy will now contest the Watkins Glen round of the Tudor United SportsCar Championship in the USA on 28 June in a Porsche 911 RSR. “We are all very proud of Earl and Nick. Their victory at Le Mans is yet another example of the success and the effectiveness of the Porsche youth development concept,” says Head of Porsche Motorsport, Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser. “And it also underlines the importance of Porsche’s brand trophy series as a career stepping stone for young race drivers who, like Earl and Nick, bring the necessary talent, a great willingness to learn and the critical will to succeed. Porsche opens all doors to those who are really fast.”
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The 2015 World Series by Renault
OLIVER ROWLAND (Fortec Motorsports)
Year after year, the June World Series by Renault event in Budapest is one of the highlights of the season. For this ninth instalment of the 100% Renault meeting at the Hungaroring, 95,000 spectators answered the invitation of the French carmaker to experience a unique weekend of motor racing. The Renault Village drew large crowds with the numerous socially aware attractions for every member of the family and Antonio FĂŠlix da Costa paced the Infiniti Red Bull Racing F1 Show with a few donuts!
THE TEMPERATURE RISES
Under sunny skies and record temperatures it was Egor Orudzhev and Oliver Rowland winning in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. Jack Aitken and Louis Delétraz triumphed in Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, while in the Renault Sport Trophy the spoils went to Wolfgang Reip, David Cebrian, Richard Gonda and Steijn Schothorst.
FORMULA RENAULT 3.5 SERIES
While Matthieu Vaxiviere (Lotus) dominated the collective tests and Oliver Rowland (Fortec Motorsports) took the pole, it was Egor Orudzhev (Arden Motorsport) who took the laurels in race one, become the first rookie to win this season. The SMP Racing backed Russian got an excellent start and then fended off the attacks of
Oliver Rowland, who was overtaken in the final corner Roberto Merhi (Pons Racing). On Sunday, the Englishman turned the tables as he shot to the lead from fifth on the starting grid. The Racing Steps Foundation protégé was successful in keeping pole winner, Matthieu Vaxiviere at bay. Gustav Malja (Strakka Racing) scored his first podium result in the category.
EUROCUP FORMULA RENAULT 2.0
Leader in the general classification, Louis Delétraz (Josef Kaufmann Racing) took the first pole position of the weekend and dominated race 1. Unfortunately, his jump start resulted in a 10 second penalty, which dropped to him third place, behind Jack Aitken (Koiranen GP) and Ben Barnicoat (Fortec Motorsports). The next day, the son of Jean-Denis Delétraz got his revenge in claiming another pole position and went on for his third win of the season. Fellow Swiss driver Kevin Jörg assured a one-two finish for the Josef Kaufmann Racing team, while Jake Hughes (Koiranen GP) completed le podium.
WOLFGANG REIP (Monlau Competicion)
JACK AITKEN (Koiranen GP)
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PIT STOP Miklos Marothy, Renault Hungary Managing Director: “One more year, and we are close to 100,000 spectators! The Hungarians adore the idea of mixing races, family shows and varied attractions! At each edition, we have a product event, this time it is the Renault Kadjar. We make the most of this opportunity to display the latest Renault and Dacia creations alongside the activities where the people can discover the sport by changing tyres for race cars, see a Formula 1 car up close or try the simulators to get a sense of what it is like to be a race car driver. The World Series by Renault also plays a social role. We brought out firemen to show their know-how in case of a catastrophe, we have a blood donation booth and a much liked activity, focused on guide dogs. Families and enthusiasts were also invited to visit the Renault Club and its collector cars. In addition to being a democratization of the automobile for the uninitiated, the meeting is also a loyalty implement for our customers, who are our guests for the entire weekend.�
The fastest man in the collective tests, Steijn Schothorst (Equipe Verschuur #10) went on to capture the pole. The intermediate leader in the general classification, the team he makes up with his father, had to bow in favour of Wolfgang Reip and David Cebrian (Monlau Competicion #14) who took the Endurance race win ahead of David Fumanelli and Dario Capitanio (Oregon Team #8) and Richard Gonda - Andrea Pizzitola (ART Junior Team #2). On Sunday, the Hungarian meeting of the World Series by Renault concluded with the wins for Richard Gonda and Steijn Schothorst. In the morning, Richard Gonda dominated the Prestige Sprint race against Dario Capitanio and Diederik Sijthoff (V8 Racing. In the Elite Sprint race, Steijn Schothorst continued his domination, taking his point tally to 71 out of a possible 75, with his victory over Roy Geerts (V8 Racing) and Vittorio Ghirelli (Zele Racing). The World Series by Renault now takes a long summer break that will end with the return of the 100% Renault spectacle at Silverstone on 5 and 6 September.
LOUIS DELETRAZ AND KEVIN JORG (Kaufmann Racing)
ANDREA PIZZITOLA (Art Junior Team)
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An Exciting Autobacs Super GT Round In Thailand
THE FIRST WIN IN
THREE YEARS! S Road MOLA GT-R takes its first win in three years! In GT300, a second straight win for car No. 3 in Thailand! The Buriram Super Gt Race, Round 3 of the 2015 AUTOBACS SUPER GT series, was run on June 21 at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit Under tough conditions of June in Thailand. The race started at 3:00 in the afternoon when the heat of the day was waning, but still the air temperature was 37 degrees Celsius, as hot as any midsummer race could be.
THE FIRST WIN IN THREE YEARS!
The start of the GT500 class race saw the top three, the polesitting No. 38 ZENT CERUMO RC F (Yuji Tachikawa) and the 2ndand 3rd-place qualifying No. 36 PETRONAS TOM’S RC F (James Rossiter) and No. 46 S Road MOLA GT-R (Satoshi Motoyama) all made a clean start and holding their grid positions through the first lap. Motoyama in the S Road MOLA GT-R, who had proved that he was fast on this course by taking pole position in last year’s race, quickly went after last year’s winner, the PETRONAS TOM’S RC F in the early stages of the race and managed to pass it to move into 2nd position. Then he set his sights on the ZENT CERUMO RC F three seconds in front at that point and began to gradually close the gap. This was the start of what would be a classic battle of veteran champions, pitting Motoyama against the holder of the record for most GT500 wins, Tachikawa. Motoyama in the GT-R had the faster pace, but Tachikawa was more than ready for the challenge with his proven defensive skills. Although he let Motoyama’s GT-R get ahead of him at one point, Tachikawa in the RC F made deft use of the GT300 class back markers to move
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THE FIRST WIN IN THREE YEARS!
PIT STOP Masataka Yanagida: “At this circuit last year we had been in the lead when we ran into machine trouble that caused a disappointing result, so I am very glad that we made up for it by winning today. Motoyamasan succeeded in getting us in front to the #38 car, but it was still fast and I was expecting it to be a close race to the end. But, our pit stop was very fast, and that advantage took a lot of the pressure off me. In the final stages of the race I was running alone in the lead and the memories of last year came back to my mind and made me uneasy. But I was able to run on with trust in our team and the NISMO staff.�
PIT STOP Satoshi Motoyama: “I am very happy about this win because it is our first since I came to the team and for me personally the first in some time. Last year at this circuit I was running so well in the lead until [machine] trouble struck and we couldn’t get the win, so I really wanted to avenge that loss this time. That is the feeling that we came into this weekend with. We were fast from the first official practice, and although we unfortunately couldn’t get the pole position, I was determined to turn the car over to Yanagida in good position after the first half of today’s race. That is what I had in mind as I kept pushing hard in my stint. It took me some time and effort to pass Tachikawa and I didn’t get quite as much margin of lead as I had hoped for, but the pit work was perfect and it turned out to be a good race for us.”
Satoshi Motoyama and Masataka Yanagida (Nissan GT-R NR@)A) gave to the S Road Mola Team the first victory in three years
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THE FIRST WIN IN THREE YEARS! The NSX Concept GT Honda of the Keihin Team driven by Koudai Tsukakoshi and Hideki Mutoh
The Kazuya Oshima/Yuji Kunimoto Lexus RC F / RI4AG (Eneos Susutina Team)
past him again and regain the lead. But, entering the middle stages of the race he couldn’t stop Motoyama from taking the lead once again. In the latter half of the race, Hiroaki Ishiura took the wheel of the ZENT CERUMO RC F and tried to catch up with the S Road MOLA GT-R, now in the hands of Masataka Yanagida, only to suffer brake trouble. This forced Ishiura to the pit for repairs, but he eventually had to retire from the race at that point. With the pressure now gone and a margin of lead in excess of 10 seconds over 2nd place now, Yanagida was able to drive the S Road MOLA GT-R steadily on to victory. For the team and for Yanagida, this was their first win since 2012, and for Motoyama it was his first win since 2011. Finishing 2nd was the No. 6 ENEOS SUSTINA RC F (Kazuya Oshima/Yuji Kunimoto) and in 3rd place came the No.17 KEIHIN NSX CONCEPT-GT (Kodai Tsukakoshi/Hideki Mutoh) that had battled back from an 11th position start. This meant that the podium for the second year’s race in Thailand had all three makers represented; a Nissan GT-R, Lexus RC F and a Honda NSX CONCEPT-GT.
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FROM FATHER TO SON Father’s Day weekend was special in NASCAR, and even extra special for 2003 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth. His son, Ross, made his NASCAR national series debut in the NASCAR XFINITY Series at Chicagoland Speedway. With also the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race that took place at Iowa Speedway, seven drivers are currently following in the racing footsteps of their dads who are current or former NASCAR national series drivers.
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ELLIOTT Legend Bill Elliott is remembered for his 1988 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship and his 45 wins. His son Chase Elliott is following his footsteps and has already won the 2014 Xfinity Series Championship.
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BLANEY
Dave Blaney in 2004
Dave Blaney has 597 NASCAR races under his belt with one win. His son Ryan is racing in the Xfinity Series and has already won 5 times.
Ryan Blaney in a Sprint Cup Series race
Matt Kenseth
KENSETH Ross Kenseth, son of 2003 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Matt, made his national debut at Chicagoland Speedway where he finished the race with a solid sixth place.
Ross Kenseth in his debut at Chicagoland
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FROM FATHER TO SON
DILLON
A spectacular photo of Austin Dillon in the Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega
Mike Dillon started 158 NASCAR races in his career. His two sons Austin and Ty both race and won respectively 10 races and 4 races in the Xfinity Series.
Ty Dillon in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Mike Dillon (left) with his son Ty Dillon (middle)
Joe Nemecheck (in the 01 car) battling Jamie McMurray in 2004
NEMECHECK John Hunter Nemecheck is currently racing in the Camping World Truck Series. His father Joe was the 1992 Xfinity Series Champion.
SAUTER
Johnny Sauter racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Johnny Sauter is having a positive career in the Camping World Truck Series were he recorded 13 wins. His father Jim has 82 NASCAR starts under his belt.
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RACE CLASSIC
50 years of Formula Vee racing in Europe
FormulaVEE anniversary
At the end of June Formula Vee returned to the Norisring 50 years after the series’ first official race was held there. The Historische Formel Vau Europa (HFVE) fan club celebrated the anniversary by staging show races featuring more than 50 vehicles at the 2.3-kilometre street circuit in Nuremberg. Despite heavy rain on Saturday, the event was attended by motorsport legends such as Porsche’s exsports director Manfred Jahnke, the former Formula 1 driver Dieter Quester (A) and retired pro Leopold Prinz von Bayern (D). The celebrations also attracted leading lights from the early years of Formula Vee and amateur racing drivers. Other guests included Kurt “Master” Bergmann (A), who dominated Formula Vee for years with his Kaimann team and supported subsequent Formula 1 World Champions like Niki Lauda (A) and Keke Rosberg (FIN). The series features a small singleseater powered by Volkswagen. What makes this car so special is that crucial parts – such as the engine, gearbox and wheel suspension system – are based on the VW Käfer. The first Formula Vee race in Europe was held at the Norisring on 4 July 1965.
Although the Formula Vee era came to an end in 1982, races are still held with the famous, muchloved single-seaters. The charity Historische Formel Vau Europa e.V. preserves the history and technology of Formula Vee – the biggest junior racing series of all time – and keeps its legacy alive.
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Fourth win of the season for Ogier
The Volkswagen Motorsport crew of Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia claimed their fourth FIA World Rally Championship victory of the season today by winning one of the toughest rounds so far this year, Rally Italia Sardegna. Hayden Paddon and John Kennard, piloting the Hyundai i20 WRC, have however been the revelation of the event and New Zealander Paddon claimed his first-ever WRC podium, while fellow countryman Kennard celebrated his second when they took the runner-up slot. Amid more drama during the final day, Thierry Neuville and Nicolas Gilsoul climbed the leaderboard to third, giving Hyundai a double podium celebration. In the FIA World Rally Championship, misfortune for many of Ogier’s closest rivals has handed the Frenchman a 66 point advantage over second-placed Mads Østberg. Andreas Mikkelsen slips to third, but just another three points adrift. In the FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers, Volkswagen Motorsport has a 64 point lead over the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi World Rally Team.
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Outlander Phev takes on Baja Portalegre 500
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is to enter an Outlander PHEV, the only twin-motor 4WD in production today, in the Baja Portalegre 500 cross-country rally due to be held in the Portalegre municipality in the eastern part of Portugal from October 22nd to October 24th this year. The specially developed vehicle will be driven by Hiroshi Masuoka, who won the Dakar Rally twice in two years in 2002 and 2003. Masuoka will also be playing a role as the team captain. In addition to the Baja Portalegre 500, MMC will be providing support, as it has done in 2013 and 2014, to the Two & Four Motor
Sports team which is entering a similarly specified Outlander PHEV in the FIA Asia Cross Country Rally 2015. This support will be in the guise of vehicle construction, vehicle provision and an engineering team. The Asia Cross Country Rally 2015, scheduled to be held from August 8th to August 14th, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Entrants will have to compete over a punishing 2,500 km, mountainous route which starts and finishes in the ancient city of Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. The Two & Four Motor Sports team will be aiming to finish among the winners on the back of knowhow gained in the last two years.
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A VERY CLOSED BATTLE Race 1 of the Round 5 of the Brazilian Stock Car Series 2015 in Santa Cruz do Sul on June 28th went to Marcos Gomes over to Allam Khodair and Rubens Barrichello. Valdeno Brito, Daniel Serra and CacĂ Bueno
did the perfect job in Race 2. CacĂ Buneo is now leading the Series with 113 points, Marcos Gomes is second with 107 points followed by Rubens barrichello with 92 points.
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JEANNEY “THE FRENCHMAN”
Frenchman Davy Jeanney has won the World RX of Germany, round five of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy, after a dominant display at the wheel of a Peugeot 208 RX Supercar. Timmy Hansen finished third to make it a double podium for Team Peugeot-Hansen. Reigning World RX Champion Petter Solberg clinched the runners-up spot and has extended his Championship lead over Sweden’s Johan Kristoffersson by 35 points. “To win today feels incredible, it’s been the perfect weekend for me and it’s really fantastic for the team to have Timmy on the podium too,” grinned Jeanney, who enters the record books after becoming the first Frenchman to win a round of World RX. Jeanney also won the Monster Energy Super Charge Award for his rapid start off the line, as well as a limited edition Rebellion Timepieces Wraith Drive rallycross watch. Jeanney, who claimed three heat wins on his path to victory, added: “Both myself and the car have stepped up a level since the start of the year, I made just one small mistake over the weekend and the rest was perfect. I really enjoy the Estering, it’s a track that suits my driving style well and I have good memories after finishing second in Germany two years ago. I’ve not won a rallycross event in five years [France, 2010] and to leave here with maximum points is a fantastic feeling.”
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Piquet Jr. is the first Formula E Champion
FINAL DRIVER STANDINGS 1. Nelson Piquet Jr 144pts 2. Sebastien Buemi 143pts 3. Lucas di Grassi 133pts 4. Jerome D’Ambrosio 113pts 5. Sam Bird 103pts 6. Nicolas Prost 88pts 7. Jean-Eric Vergne 70pts 8. Antonio Felix da Costa 51pts 9. Loic Duval 42pts 10. Bruno Senna 40pts
The Brazilian driver took the title at the end of an incredible day in London, with the excitement building as everyone was left holding their breath until the final lap and then some. Piquet drove in a very determined fashion from start to finish, making up a lot of places, thanks to a very aggressive strategy: his courage was rewarded with seventh place, enough for him to triumph in the title fight, which also means that, for the first time, a Chinese team, NEXTEV TCR, has produced the champion in an FIA series.
GT Asia Series From opening practice at Okayama, it was clear that the two scheduled 50-minute races were going to deliver some of the best racing the GT Asia Series had ever produced. There were mere hundredths of a second separating teams in qualifying, and one of the most competitive fields of local and international drivers ever assembled in the series six year history, a perfect recipe for some close and unpredictable racing. On Race 1, the drama started even before the green light, with the #1 Clearwater Racing Ferrari of reigning champion Mok Weng Sun alight down at turn ten. Factory Ferrari star Gianmaria Bruni was set to start the car, but a fire erupted in the engine bay on his roll-around lap. The quick-thinking Italian found a marshalling point to have the fire extinguished, however it took an agonising 90-seconds for it to be put out, ending the teams chances of making the race, and ultimately jeopardising their chances of taking any points away from Okayama. Once the race started though it was all Bentley up front, but as things progressed, the consistent FFF Racing Team by ACM McLa-
ren 650S GT3 of Tonio Liuzzi and Hiroshi Hamaguchi continued to circulate quickly, picking off one car after another to claim an emphatic victory for the new team ahead of the TP12 Racing Ferrari of Carlo Van Dam and Todd Piti, and the Ferrari of points leaders Anthony Liu and Davide Rizzo. Race 2 saw a Lights-to-flag victory for Sawa on home ground and a Bentley historic victory!
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PADDOCK MIX Foust triumphs in Daytona Tanner Foust (USA) celebrated a momentous Global Rallycross victory in Daytona. The American from the Andretti Motorsport team triumphed after a fiercely-competitive race on Saturday, which formed the opening leg of a double-header. This was the first victory for the Volkswagen Beetle GRC in Global Rallycross since the car made its debut in Los Angeles last year. Team-mate Scott Speed (USA) was fighting his way through the field from the back row of
the grid in Heat 2A until problems forced him to retire. On Sunday, both Foust and Speed made it into the final. To do so, Foust had to come through the “last chance qualifier” after suffering a damaged suspension. Foust finished fifth in the final, while team-mate Speed had to settle for ninth place having also suffered problems with his suspension. Foust is now third in the Drivers’ Championship with 120 points, 17 behind leader and winner of race two Sebastian Eriksson (S, Ford). Speed lies seventh with 76 points.
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Apply now as a Porsche Junior Talented young drivers have until August 1st to put themselves forward to become a Porsche Junior for the 2016 motorsport season. With its successful development programme for young hotshots, Porsche has opened the door for prospective candidates to apply for the selection process. In this respect, Porsche continues to pursue one goal: to train promising youngsters to become professional race drivers. Applications are open to candidates who are born between January 1st, 1994, and February 28th, 1998. Aspirants must be able to prove their participation in a touring car and/ or single-seater series and must not have contested a full season in a Porsche Carrera Cup, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge or in a higher level GT series. To apply for the Porsche youth development programme, potential candidates should use the following application form: www.porsche.com/juniorprogramme. Candidates who are successful in the applica-
tion procedure will participate in a two-stage selection process which includes fitness and endurance tests as well as demonstrating their driving skill at the wheel of the 460 hp Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. The chosen Porsche Juniors sign a contract with Porsche AG and will receive support in the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland. Aside from 150,000 Euros in funding, the Porsche Juniors receive assistance similar to the internationally successful Porsche factory pilots. Fitness tests with constantly adapted training plans as well as media coaching and sponsor obligations are also part of the programme. The former Porsche works driver Sascha Maassen is on hand as a mentor to the juniors at every race. From the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland the juniors move up to the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Should they be successful at this level, at best a contract as a Porsche works driver beckons.
Marathon outings for youngsters Races with the BMW M235i Racing form a key part of the BMW Motorsport Junior programme – and the four talented youngsters, Victor Bouveng (SE), Nick Cassidy (NZ), Louis Delétraz (CH) and Trent Hindman (US), can look forward to two exciting new challenges under competitive conditions in 2015: the Juniors will compete in and gain valuable experience at the 24-hour race in Zolder (BE) and the 12-hour race in Brno (CZ). Their first start together is scheduled for the “Circuit Zolder” on 29th/30th August. This 24hour marathon has been thrilling Belgian racing fans since 1983 and over 30,000 spectators are once again expected this year. Bouveng, Delétraz and Hindman will alternate at the wheel of a BMW M235i Racing at the 4.011 kilometre circuit. The car will be run by BMW Motorsport, in cooperation with Walkenhorst Motorsport. They will be supported by
Dirk Adorf (DE), their mentor in the BMW Motorsport Junior programme, who will also play an active role as the fourth driver. Cassidy will not be in action in Zolder, as the race clashes with his race schedule in Japan. “I am really looking forward to racing alongside the guys in Zolder,” said Adorf. “All the 2015 Juniors have plenty of talent and are very quick learners. Endurance events like those in Zolder and Brno allow them to show that they can put what they have learned into practice under race conditions.” The 12 Hours of Brno, which will take place on 10th October, is one of six endurance races that make up the 24h Series. The “Automotodrom Brno” is 5.403 kilometres long and one of the most iconic circuits in Europe. The race gets underway at 12:00 on Saturday and ends at midnight. Bouveng , Cassidy, Delétraz and Hindman will again race in a BMW M235i Racing in the Czech Republic.
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