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under a year ago, two Great Wall cars started from Brescia (Italy) for a trip that would take seven crews through four continents and like all adventures worthy of the name, the outcome might have seemed somewhat uncertain. A journey through places and cultures undertaken by the team 7milamiglialontano, which two years ago had already done something noble carrying a Great Wall Steed 5 as a gift to the Nepalese hospital of Malecku in Nepal. It is several years that the team 7milamiglialontano, led by photographer Giuliano Radici, combines a passion for travel and photography with the humanitarian perspective of respect and promotion of cultures that can help us feel how we are all children of the same planet. This time, however, the project was very ambitious and not without danger, but despite this the 7milamiglialontano organization covered more than 74,000 kilometers in eleven months, alternating at the helm of the two vehicles 42 people divided into seven teams, each of which was representing a non-profit charity organization: ANT for the Italy-Kazakhstan stage, Emergency for Kazakhstan-China, Casa delle Donne for Canada-Panama, Bolivia-Argentina for COOPI, CESVI for South Africa-Kenya and the Centro Aiuti per l’Ethiopia for the last Kenya-Italy stage. The 42 members of the company had to face countless adventures through the wastelands, deserts of rock and sand, salt lakes, mud tracks and roads of all kinds; A test of strength, endurance and reliability for both men and cars. Even the most difficult part of the journey, the last stage through Africa, was tackled
with a determination and passion understood through the travel reportages of the participants that tell of the passage from symbolic and mythical places; among these, to name only a few, the crossing of the African continent, the Cape of Good Hope, the terrible Shark Island (forgotten by the history books, but a negative symbol of the atrocities perpetrated by man), the Petrified Forest of Damaraland in Namibia, the impressive Victoria Falls in Livingstone and Lake Malawi. South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Egypt are the latest countries crossed by the new Great Wall H6, by the Steed 5 and its two crews. In two stages the path has been modified to avoid, not always succeeding, the war zones that are raging on the African continent and that put under scrutiny not only the driving skills, but also the diplomatic skills of the crew members; like the days of waiting and frustration spent at customs between Sudan and Egypt, where the vehicles are were blocked because of a problem between the Italian Automobile Club and the Egyptian government. Finally the two Great Wall were been loaded in Alexandria and landed in Salerno, where the team 7milamiglia departed to cover the last kilometers that separated them from Piazza Paolo VI in Brescia, point of origin and destination of the world tour. In early October, a week of events will be held as part of Expoincittà in Milan, where an accurate report of the journey will be presented, contained in a book-DVD box set, explaining the eating habits of our planet. On September 20 at Expo Milano a presentation of the book in 7MML “around the world” will be held.
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t s u g u A AUTONEWS
Chevrolet C Silverado 2016
hevrolet intends to strengthen its line up with significant updates for the 2016 Silverado 1500 full-size pickup. A new muscular appearance, with new front end designs with bold horizontal elements, sculpted hoods and new lighting effects are to be expected in the new Silverado. Other changes for 2016 will include expanded use of 8-speed automatic transmissions, updated Chevy MyLink with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and additional safety technologies.
Ford
Mustang Apollo Edition
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or the eighth straight year, Ford Motor Company has created a unique, aviation-inspired Ford Mustang to benefit Experimental Aircraft Association youth education programs, including the Young Eagles.
Based on a 2015 fastback Ford Mustang GT, the Apollo Edition features a carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser, rocker moldings and accent treatments, along with unique LED underbody lighting to symbolize atmospheric re-entry. Performance enhancements include a performance package, Ford Performance supercharger and shifter, X-pipe with side and rear exhaust, sport-tuned suspension, six-piston Brembo brakes and custom Forgiato 21-inch performance wheels. This Mustang will deliver a heart-pounding 627 horsepower and 540 lb.-ft. of torque.
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Hyundai Creta & Tucson
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yundai Motor launched the global sub-compact SUV model ‘Creta’ in India. Creta is set to make a strong statement in the growing SUV segment. Based on Hyundai Motor’s evolved ‘Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 Design philosophy’, the
ring shaped frames applied at B-Pillar, C-Pillar and engine bay helps to achieve high body rigidity, improved durability and crash performance. The capabilities of the Creta are driven by a range of powerful and efficient petrol and diesel engines which have been tuned for best performance and high fuel efficiency. The 6-speed Manual transmission and the 6-Speed Automatic transmission in diesel offer a blend of high performance & enhanced driving pleasure.
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he all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson offers an edgy exterior design, a pair of fuel efficient drivetrains and a stylish interior that is roomier than its predecessor. Continuing Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design theme that debuted on the 2015 Genesis, 2016 Tucson employs refined aesthetics with sculpted body forms and sporty contours for an athletic, bold and striking appearance. Base models offer the Nu engine family, 2.0-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder with 164 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque, coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission. Eco, Sport and Limited models offer the new Gamma engine family, 1.6-liter turbocharged, direct-injected fourcylinder with 175 horsepower and 195 lb.ft. of torque. It will offer an advanced AWD system developed by Hyundai in conjunction with Magna Powertrain.
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Holden Insigna VXR
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he German-designed and built Insignia VXR performance sedan launched last month packing all-wheeldrive and turbocharged performance. Following the launch of Astra and Cascada, Insignia VXR is the next instalment in Holden’s future product onslaught which promises 24 new models and 36 powertrain combinations over the next five years; a third of which will be sourced from Europe. The advanced technology exhibited by Insignia VXR features state-of-the-art adaptive AWD technology, an Australian made 2.8 litre turbocharged engine and FlexRide chassis control system, which combine to deliver 239kW of power and 435Nm of torque.
Kia
cee’d upgrades
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ia’s European designers have evolved the interior and exterior styling of the current cee’d into a new look, with the powertrain team developing a wider range of engines and transmissions. The improvements include Kia’s allnew three-cylinder 1.0-litre T-GDI engine, as well as a range of new safety, comfort and convenience upgrades. The changes apply to every model in the cee’d range, which now incorporates the five-door cee’d hatchback, Sportswagon and three-door pro_cee’d. The 2016 Kia cee’d will be available with a new interior colour pack, a new Brown Pack adding elegant brown upholstery to the seats and doors.
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Renault Talisman
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he Talisman, the new D-Segment car from Renault, is powerful and inspires confidence from the front with its distinctive chrome grille featuring the brand’s upright diamond logo. Renault’s new visual signature continues through the Talisman’s C-shaped daytime running lights, which extend right down to the bumper. The side profile is enhanced by the dynamic shape of the third side window. The low, broad-shouldered rear incorporates distinctive tail light clusters that extend inwards towards the centerline of the boot. Their elongated shape underscores the car’s grounded stance while drawing attention to the Renault logo. 3D-effect lighting provides the TALISMAN with a powerful visual signature. These lights are always switched on – even during the daytime to further reinforce their visual impact. The diesel engine (with six-speed transmission, from 95g of CO2/km) are Energy dCi 110 (manual or EDC), 130 (manual or EDC) or dCi 160 (EDC). Petrol engines (with sevenspeed EDC transmission) are the Energy TCe 150 and Energy TCe 200.
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Lexus ES 300h
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ew standard LED headlights give the Lexus ES 300h a more distinctive face, day or night. A fully redesigned front fascia puts the fog lights at the corners to accentuate the wide stance. At the rear, the ES 300h now shows a closer kinship to the flagship LS sedan with distinctive L-themed taillights. The freshened design extends to new 17-inch alloy wheels and four new exterior colors. The powertrain system combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine with an electric motor to generate 200 total system horsepower. It will run on electric motor or gas engine alone, or a combination of both, based on the driving situation. Normal, Sport and Eco modes are available.
Volkswagen Passat GTE
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he Passat GTE, available as saloon and Variant, boasts a completely redesigned bumper with a C-shaped LED daytime running light signature. From the side the 17-inch Montpellier alloy wheels identify the Passat GTE as a plug-in hybrid. With superb system output of 160 kW / 218 PS, frugal NEDC consumption of just 1.6 l/100 km and 12.2 kWh/100 km (Variant: 12.4 kWh) and an all-electric range of up to 50 kilometers, the Passat GTE defines its new level of efficiency. Under normal operating conditions the new Volkswagen always begins its journey in all-electric and thus emission-free mode.
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Shelby
Cobra Daytona Coupe
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o celebrate the 50th anniversary of their FIA World Championship, Shelby American will offer a limited series of continuation Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes. Only 50 cars, available in either aluminum or fiberglass, will be built. Each aluminum Coupe incorporates safety and performance improvements without sacrificing integrity, as they were built from original blueprints and measurements. Since each original competition car was slightly different, Shelby American chose one specification for the continuation cars that best represents all of the Coupes. From the leaf spring suspension and tube chassis to the wooden rimmed steering wheel, the cars are period correct. While a variety of exterior colors is available, each will come equipped with a premium black leather interior, special badging, modern disc brakes and a stronger frame. The price of the base aluminum Shelby Daytona Coupe, not including drivetrain, is $349,995.
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“MOSTRO”
The Mostro, a coupé-body design on a sports car chassis, celebrates a rare icon of extreme performance belonging to an automotive era of great design and race engineering developments
Zagato Mostro
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Mostro powered by Maserati is the latest creation of Zagato’s current Iconic decade, a new tradition for the atelier that began at the end of coachbuilder’s Neoclassical period (2000-2010) to celebrate the most iconic models of automotive history. The proportions of the Mostro are similar to those of the 1957 old 450 S Coupé Zagato: an enormous frontal part that houses the engine, centrally positioned with exceptional vicinity to the driver for optimal weight distribution. This creates a sensation that there is no division between the interior of the body and its small, rounded tail. The large front fender, running along the entire length of the frontal part, disappears at the door and from there begins the line of the car’s massive rear fender. These treatments of the car’s volume allow significant stylistic purity to remain with the shape of the bodywork. The body of the Mostro presents a few additional design characteristics: - fixed glass windows along the sides (determining a broad freedom in creating the shape of the door) - wide windshield (to increase visibility while widening and lowering the interior) - doors opening with a high, forward movement (a functional choice, dictated by the shape of the carbon fiber cell) - large rear fixed-wing (produces adequate downforce on the rear axle).
Zagato Mostro
Only five Mostro examples will be made and each has already been assigned to selected Zagato car collectors. Deliveries will be completed before December 2015, at the end of Maserati’s anniversary year.
Zagato Mostro
The chassis of the Mostro is made of a MonoCell of carbon fiber coupled to a midstructure of steel tubes in order to create the cockpit, as well as a subframe that sustains the fuel tank, exhaust system, rear suspension and gearbox. Made in Italy, the bodywork is entirely carbon fiber. The central-front, V8 Maserati engine with dry-sump lubrication is equipped with a customizable, engine-management system. The engine is connected to the rear-positioned gearbox (a semi-automatic, six-speed transmission) and differential by a rigid tube (transaxle), which optimally distributes the weight of the car along the longitudinal axis. The front and rear suspension has a double wishbone architecture with a pushrod, spring/shock absorber system. The Mostro is equipped with large disc brakes and 19� alloy wheels. Front and rear tires specifications: 255/40 R19 and 295/35 R19.
Zagato Mostro
The Mostro celebrates the centenary of Maserati and one of the most iconic racing cars in the history of the Tridente: the Maserati 450 S Coupé Zagato “Monster”, designed in 1957 with Frank Costin, a specialist in aerodynamics, and coachbuilt in Milan for the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the request of Stirling Moss. Amid a competition dominated by light, open-bodied barchettas, the 450 S Coupé Zagato was the only sports car with closed bodywork capable of competing for the final victory. Its futuristic shape represented the most extreme and advanced concepts of aerodynamics at the time. Soon thereafter, Zagato started using the new aerodynamic concept of the truncated tail (or Coda Tronca) extensively, which had been introduced by Professor Wunibald Kamm.
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Top-Down Luxury Returns with 2016 Buick Cascada
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FUN SPIRIT
2+2 convertible with distinctive design, premium features, refinement and 4G LTE connectivity. Advanced chassis technologies – including HiPer Strut front suspension – and standard turbocharged performance. Insulated soft-top system opens in 17 seconds at up to 31 mph
2016 Buick Cascada
Buick
has recently introduced the 2016 Cascada – a dynamic, stylish convertible that uses innovative powertrain and chassis technologies to complement the driving experience. The Cascada will be the first Buick convertible offered in North America in 25 years and the latest globally developed vehicle to join the brand’s growing portfolio. It goes on sale in early 2016. “The new, 2016 Buick Cascada is a beautiful, engaging convertible that represents the very best of the brand’s global development practices,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Buick. “It’s a car that will delight customers with its fun spirit and help drive the momentum that’s fueling Buick’s success.”
The Cascada’s 2+2 configuration offers comfortable room for four adults. Its expressive driving experience is rooted in a rigid body structure, Buick’s sophisticated HiPer Strut front suspension and responsive Watts Z-link suspension in the rear – along with a 200-horsepower (149 kW) turbocharged engine. And when it comes to dropping the top on a whim, it lowers in only 17 seconds at speeds up to 31 mph. When it’s up, superior thermal and acoustic insulation contribute to driving comfort. “Cascada’s driving enjoyment is rooted in technologies that make it more comfortable and refined,” said Aldred. “Its features work harmoniously to provide a safe, connected and confidence-inspiring driving experience.”
2016 Buick Cascada
Buick is an international modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors and thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning luxury models in North America and China
2016 Buick Cascada
Technology and safety highlights include: • Buick IntelliLink with a seven-inch-diagonal color touch screen featuring Text Message Alerts, Siri Eyes Free for Apple phones with an iOS 6 or newer operating system and navigation • OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot • Electronic rear-seat entry system automatically powers the front seats forward by simply pressing the seatback forward. It moves the seats back when the seatback is returned to the upright position • Electric safety belt presenters that use telescopic arms to slide the upper front safety belt assemblies from behind the front seat into closer reach for easier buckling • Rollover protection bars that deploy behind the rear seats when the possibility of a rollover is detected • Lane departure warning, rear park assist, rearview camera and Rainsense windshield wipers. Distinctive design and thoughtful features Designed from the outset as a convertible, the Buick Cascada has a flowing, sculpted profile, with fast-raked A-pillars that convey a wind-in-the-hair flair. When lowered, the top folds neatly and completely beneath a hard tonneau behind the rear seats, giving the car a pure open-air aesthetic. “The Cascada’s design blends the suggestion of speed with sophisticated and uncompromising details,” said Holt Ware, Buick exterior design director. “Most convertibles are designed from existing coupes or sedans, meaning stowage of
2016 Buick Cascada
the top is an afterthought, but not this Buick. It looks handsome and has a premium appearance when the top is lowered – and a perfect, seamless profile when it’s up.” The windswept exterior design is further accentuated with a sweeping body-side line and sleek headlamps that flow into the front fenders, with Buick’s signature wingshape light-emitting diode (LED) daytime running lights delivering a distinctive appearance. Chrome trim bridges between the wingshaped taillights, which are also LED-lit. The rear deck lid opens rearward to accommodate the folding softtop. The electro-hydraulic power roof system features multilayer construction – including acoustic and thermal barriers – designed for a comfortable ride in various conditions. Inside, a thoughtfully trimmed and comprehensively equipped cabin reflects Buick’s renaissance. The instrument panel is wrapped with soft-touch material featuring authentic stitching, while heated front seats and steering wheel offer comfort in colder weather conditions. The Cascada also has plenty of storage space for the trappings of a weekend getaway, including 13.4 cubic feet (380 liters) of cargo room with the top up and 9.8 cubic feet (280 liters) with the top down. The rear seatbacks fold down electronically to expand cargo capability for longer items. Turbocharged performance, engaging driving experience The Cascada is driven by a 1.6L turbocharged engine rated at 200 horsepower
2016 Buick Cascada
(149 kW). With more than 100 horsepower per liter, it’s one of the most powerdense engines in the segment. It delivers strong torque, estimated at 206 lb-ft (280 Nm), with an overboost feature that briefly pushes torque to an estimated 221 lb-ft (300 Nm). Direct injection and variable valve timing complement the turbo engine’s performance with efficiency. It is backed by a six-speed automatic transmission. Power from the turbocharged engine is translated into driving enjoyment via the innovative suspension system, which employs the sophisticated HiPer Strut front suspension pioneered on the LaCrosse and Regal. HiPer Strut is based on the MacPherson strut design and features dual-path top mountings that separate the transfer
of spring and damper loads to the body structure. It enhances ride and handling by reducing torque steer; more linear and communicative steering through improved camber control, and improved impact isolation on bumps and rough surfaces. A responsive Watts Z-link design helps center the rear axle during cornering, which helps keep the Cascada’s handling responses symmetrical on both left-hand and right-hand turns. The linkage’s capability to center the axle during cornering delivers a more-balanced driving experience because the rear suspension better follows the lead of the front suspension. The Z-link design is also lighter and requires less space than a typical fully independent rear suspension. The lower weight enhances efficiency, while the compact design enables the Cascada’s generous cargo room. Steering inputs are executed by a fuelsaving, rack-mounted electric power steering system, while stopping power is handled by standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes. Cascada rolls on standard 20-inch wheels. A rigid body structure features highstrength steel in strategic areas, reinforced side sills and press-hardened steel in the A-pillars. It is the foundation for the Cascada’s driving experience, contributing to steering precision, ride quality and quietness – as well as safety. A 106.1-inch (2,695 mm) wheelbase enhances ride smoothness while enabling greater rearseat legroom.
2016 BUICK CASCADA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Body style / driveline:
two-door, four-passenger convertible; front-engine/front-wheel drive
Construction:
steel body-frame-integral (unibody)
Wheelbase (in / mm):
106.1 / 2695
Overall length (in / mm):
184.9 / 4696
Overall height (in / mm):
56.8 / 1443
Overall width (in / mm):
72.4 / 1839
Track (in / mm):
62.5 / 1587 (front and rear)
Engine:
1.6L turbo I-4 DOHC with direct injection
Horsepower (hp / kW):
200 / 149
Torque (lb-ft / Nm):
206 / 280 (221 / 300 with overboost) – estimated
Transmission:
six-speed automatic
Front suspension:
HiPer Strut with direct-acting stabilizer bar
Rear suspension:
compound crank (torsion beam) with Watts Z-link
Steering:
rack-mounted electric, variable-assist rack-and-pinion
Brakes:
four-wheel disc with ABS and stability control
Wheels:
20-inch aluminum
Cargo room (cu ft / L):
13.4 / 380 – top up 9.8 / 280 – top down
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GLOBAL NEWS
In 2015 European people are facing a super-extreme summer
How do you drive in a heatwave?
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How do you drive in a heatwave?
It’s
9 o’clock in the morning and a thermometer in the centre of Barcelona already indicates that it’s 30 degrees outside. According to meteorologists, Spain and other European countries are suffering the longest heatwave of the last 40 years, with maximum temperatures of 44 degrees in Zaragoza, 36 degrees at London’s Heathrow airport or 39 degrees in the French capital. “When it’s this hot, people usually follow some guidelines when they have to go outside, for example, but very few people are aware that it’s just as important to consider some important tips when driving in these conditions of intense heat”, warns
Ángel Suárez, an engineer at the SEAT Technical Centre. You have to pay special attention to your driving and maintaining your car in extreme temperatures, because “when the interior temperature of a car is 35 degrees, a driver’s reaction time is 20% slower than when it’s 25 degrees. This risk is equivalent to driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.5 grammes per litre of blood”, he cautions. This engineer recommends “keeping the car hydrated”, the same way people drink when they’re thirsty. This means checking and maintaining the correct oil and coolant levels.
Likewise, it’s important to check the tyre pressure, as extreme heat can cause punctures or blowouts if the pressure is too low. Suárez adds that one of the most common mistakes drivers make when using the air conditioning is that they don’t properly ventilate the car first. “If we open the windows for about 30 seconds before turning on the air conditioning, the initial blast of heat will dissipate by itself.” He also recommends putting the air conditioning on the “auto” setting so that it gets evenly distributed in the passenger compartment, and not to set the temperature below 21 degrees so that fuel consumption doesn’t increase.
If people take these tips into consideration for their car, drivers should also follow some guidelines if they want to drive safely and in comfort. They should plan their trips to avoid driving at midday when it’s the hottest, take a rest break at least every two hours and drink plenty of liquids. It’s also a good idea to wear lightweight, breathable clothing and avoid heavy meals. Now that large parts of the population are driving off to their summer holiday destinations in extremely hot weather conditions, they should follow these recommendations to enjoy their trip without any setbacks.
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Audi meets fashion Audi is promoting a creative dialog between designers from various disciplines. At the Audi stand at the Berlin Design Trade Show, SEEK, colorfully mixed teams tackled different design tasks. The Designer Anouk Wipprecht presented her new collection inspired by the Audi A4
For
the second time, Audi has been the partner of SEEK, Germany’s most progressive fashion platform. During the middle July show, teams from Audi and fashion designers were working on different subjects, such as “emotionalization vs. technologization” and “modularity vs. functionality”. The results of the teams were displayed at the Audi stand for all visitors to see. The exchange between the designers will help Audi identify future trends in colors and materials, among other benefits. “Berlin for us is the German capital of the fashion scene and with SEEK the perfect place for interdisciplinary exchanges,” said Wayne Griffiths, Head of German Sales at Audi.
Audi meets fashion
That fashion also benefits automotive design has been demonstrated by the Dutch FashionTech artist Anouk Wipprecht on Wednesday 8 evening in Audi City Berlin. She is famous for combining fashion and technology. Her new collection contains elements of the new Audi A4, including the diamond-shaped forms at the front end and the screen view of the virtual cockpit.
Wipprecht’s fashion creations also interact with the presentation technology of Audi City. For example, a dress can be virtually projected over the floor-to-ceiling screens of the building. “As the design process of the Audi A4 created a new car from a silhouette, my dresses relate the history of an evolution wherein an initial concept comes alive through elements of the car,” says Anouk Wipprecht.
For the second time, SEEK presented selected brands from the segments of Modern Menswear, Upper Streetwear, Elevated Sportswear, New Classics and Authentic Designer Collections. Influenced by subcultures, music, art and film, since its debut in 2009 SEEK has placed a high value on independence and loyalty. The FASHIONTECH conference in the Berlin K端hlhaus is a platform for designers, tech experts and creative people for presenting and exchanging their ideas on the fashions of the future.
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Ford’s toughest, smartest, most capable off-road truck ever – recently completed more than 1,000 miles of testing in the southwestern United States.
Veloci-RAPTOR
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1,028 miles of desert trail designed to parallel the Baja race course in Mexico, the 66-mile route featured a wide range of surfaces including fast sandy washes, deep-rutted silt beds, steep climbs in deep sand, and slow meticulous crawls through tight trenches. The truck topped
speeds of 100 mph in places, slowing to 10 mph in others, for an average speed of approximately 50 mph. The 2017 Raptor is 25 percent faster than the current truck based on lap times. At the end of each lap, the new Raptor completed a tabletop jump consisting of a steep ramp up to a two-foot plateau, then a step-off back to level ground. The vehicles
tested were early build prototypes made from a mix of 2015 F-150 Raptor and 2017 F-150 Raptor components. As is the case with all Built Ford Tough trucks, Ford engineers pushed the new Raptor harder in a few days than it will be pushed over the lifetime of a typical vehicle – far exceeding what an owner would do on the trail.
Testing of the next Raptor, first revealed earlier this year, continues into 2016. The 2017 F-150 Raptor goes on sale in fall 2016.
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CLASSIC
Stunning classic cars and stars come together at the inaugural “Hope Classic Rally” raising an incredible £150,000 for HOPEHIV
A FANTASTIC CHARITY EVENT First-ever Hope Classic Rally saw over 40 of the world’s most desirable cars, collectively worth in excess of £30m, drive from Brooklands to Blenheim Palace (UK) raising vital funds for the charity HOPEHIV
A fantastic charity event
Taking
Taking place over Friday 10th July and Saturday 11th July, the inaugural Hope Classic Rally saw generous participants and a host of celebrities drive from Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands, Surrey to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire in some incredibly exotic machinery. All the funds raised will go directly to projects run by HOPEHIV, a charity which empowers children isolated by poverty, and often orphaned by HIV and AIDS, in Southern and Eastern Africa to create a better future for themselves. Kicking off at Brooklands on the afterno-
on of Friday July 10th, a stellar line-up of incredibly rare classic cars assembled overlooking the Mercedes-Benz World track. The line-up, collectively worth in excess of £30m, was donated by many generous owners and included a host of Ferraris; from a 250 SWB to a pair of 365 GTB/4 Daytonas, a 288 GTO and a 550 Barchetta. The display also featured a MercedesBenz 300SL ‘Gullwing’, several Aston Martins (including examples of the DB4, DB5, V8 Vantage and V8 Vantage Zagato), two Porsche 911 2.7 RS, a Lamborghini Miura, a Lotus Elite, an ex-Roy Salvadori Jaguar XK120 and ex-Duncan Hamilton XK120 and several Jaguar E-types.
The Friday’s gala dinner saw guests mingle with a host of stars, including ex-England rugby player Lewis Moody, ex-Top Gear Stig and 007 stunt driver Ben Collins, Red Bull Formula One team’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey, Le Mans legend Peter Blond, fashion tycoon Karen Millen and TV celebrity Ant Anstead, many of whom took part in an entertaining panel discussion. Capping the glamorous evening was a charity auction led by Bonhams auctioneer Charlie Thomas. Lots going under the hammer included a signed Lewis Hamilton race helmet and a VIP Goodwood Revival weekend experience.
A fantastic charity event
On the Saturday, all of the cars were waved off from Brooklands by supermodel and presenter of the Classic Car Show, Jodie Kidd. Entry to the event was by way of a suggested gift donation to the charity with many generous participants even donating vehicles for other guests to drive. Celebrity guest drivers who were lucky enough to drive thanks to donations from owners included Ben Collins in an ex-Duncan Hamilton Jaguar XK120, Lewis Moody at the wheel of a 7-litre Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Ant Anstead piloting a Ferrari Daytona. Participants drove through the picturesque Surrey and Oxfordshire countryside,
Celebrity support came
stopping briefly to meet with Anthony Worrall Thompson at his beautiful Greyhound pub near Henley-on-Thames to change drivers, arriving at Blenheim Palace where all of the cars assembled on the Great Court to the amazement of visitors to the spectacular World Heritage site. Ex-England rugby star Lewis Moody said: “The work that HOPEHIV does is so inspiring. I’ve been lucky enough to be involved with the charity since 2007 and have visited Africa to see how the money helps children who live in unbelievably tough conditions. The Hope Classic Rally was a fantastic event, using our love of classic cars to build awareness of the charity and
from ex-England rugby star Lewis Moody MBE, ex-Top Gear Stig and 007 stunt driver Ben Collins, The Classic Car Show’s Jodie Kidd, Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula One team chief technical officer Adrian Newey OBE, Le Mans legend Peter Blond, fashion tycoon Karen Millen OBE and presenter of For The Love of Cars Ant Anstead
A fantastic charity event
raise an incredible amount of money to help vulnerable children.” Racing driver, former Top Gear Stig and 007 stunt driver Ben Collins said: “The work that HOPEHIV does is enormously inspiring and I’m so proud and happy to have been involved in this amazing rally. It has tapped into our passion for classic cars in the best way possible, with some amazing donations made by some very generous classic car owners. Driving such a stunning a car as the ex-Duncan Hamilton Jaguar XK120 was a real once-in-a-lifetime experience – as was seeing all the cars lined-up at Blenheim Palace. What a brilliant way to raise so much money for such a worthy cause.”
HOPEHIV supports children who have been given the toughest of tough starts. In communities ground down by poverty and AIDS, a generation of young people are growing up without parents to nurture and protect them. Yet many show extraordinary spirit, resilience and talent. We see that, given the opportunity, they have the potential to change Africa’s future from the bottom up. HOPEHIV works with local, African project partners, enabling communities to find the best ways of supporting the most vulnerable children through emotional and social support, education, economic empowerment and child rights
Phil Wall, on behalf of the charity HOPEHIV, said: “We at HOPEHIV have been absolutely overwhelmed by the first Hope Classic Rally. The sight of so many incredible classic cars arriving at Blenheim Palace will stay with me for a very long time – and I am amazed and humbled at the generosity
of so many owners, many of who gave their cars to complete strangers in order to raise money for HOPEHIV. The funds will be used to support a generation of young people who have been the victims of incredible tragedy – but refuse to give up hope. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part.”
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Bugatti type 49 belonging to the Nicolis Museum won the second edition of the elegance concours Poltu Quatu Classic which was held in Sardinia (Italy) from July 9 to 12. Silvia Nicolis has received as prize a valuable watch by Trussardi and the trophy “Best in Show” manufactured by Abarth, the main sponsor of the event. The Museum’s Bugatti has achieved an important success, triumphing over 30 crews and their beautiful cars, selected among the most important collectors of vintage car. Other major awards went to the Bugatti type 37 of Daniel Turrisi, to the Lancia Aurelia B24 of Edward Schon and to the Lancia Stratos of Michael Lucente. Finally, the special prize awarded by RIVS to the car with the most significant history was delivered to the owner of the Ferrari 512 BB which once belonged to Gianni Agnelli. Dominik Fischlin member of the Selection Committee of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and FIVA representative (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens) chaired the jury of an event that once again has seen a strong international presence with crews coming from Italy, Argentina, England, Germany, Peru and the Principality of Monaco.
French luxury car manufacturer Bugatti, which two years ago launched its own men’s and women’s clothing and accessories collections, is kicking off the summer with the launch of a new pop-up store in Porto Cervo, Italy, inside the Harrods Prestige Village. Located in one of the most exclusive shopping resorts on the Costa Smeralda, the new Bugatti store will rub shoulders with international fashion and jewellery brands. It will house the company’s new men’s, women’s and accessories collections as well as the exclusive line of watches designed in conjunction with Parmigiani Fleurier.
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# 18 August 2015
THE KING OF THE ROCKS
the new wrc
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A pit stop for Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari during his victorious cavalcade at the Hungaroring Photo Copyright FERRARI
CONTENTS FRONT PAGE
The King of Italy
ENDURANCE
The New Era
RALLY
What a muscle car!
RALLYCROSS The Base
RECORD
Jamais Contente
INTERVIEW
Frank-Steffen Walliser
CLASSIC RACE
Another incredible weekend‌
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The Second edition of the Maxxis Tyres King of Italy took place over the weekend of the 19-21 June 2015, at Mount Capuccio, Varano De Melegari, Italy. A race greatly anticipated by both previous contestants and newcomers to the scene.
Pre running the course was amongst the new features for 2015, and at 1000hrs on Thursday, the course was released and the trails were opened for competitors to check out the faster and more hazardous areas of the vast Mount Capuccio reserve. Following feedback in 2014, competitors were also given the course asa gps file so they could showcase their individual driving talent
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At 1430hrs on Friday 19 June, the cars lined up to take on the 6km prologue course, a short sharp burst along some gnarly tracks, a quick zip around the King Shock zone and jump, then into some not so straight forward rocks, somewhat reminiscent of a line of the gatekeeper at Chocolate Thunder, and get the power down up to the finish. A new feature instigated this year was the introduction of “The Magnificent Seven”. The seven top drivers as voted for by our competitors, these guys would run last after a short break so everyone could get out and watch the top guys get the power down. The Magnificent Seven were: Roberto Ciani (IT), Maxxis driver Levi Shirley (USA), Maxxis driver Jim Marsden (UK), Sylvain Bessiere (FR), Axel Burmann (BEL), Rob Butler (UK) and Nicolas Montador (FR). With 5/7 of the top drivers favouring our Maxxis Trepadors, The fastest prologue run was set by Roberto Ciani with a 9min 45second run, Levi Shirley 2nd and Jim Marsden 3rd.
2 race sessions ran on Saturday, 4 laps of a 15km course to count as one 60km lap in the morning and one in the afternoon, an accumulation of 120race km. In keeping with the mini KOH theme, Pier and his team had devised an additional 3.5km loop named Euro4x4Parts Canyon which must be done during one of the 4 laps. Drivers were told of its existence during the drivers briefing Saturday morning. As with Spooners in the USA it added an extra element of tactics in to the laps, do it first lap and run the risk of facing harder un-driven terrain or leave it last and pray you don’t run into traffic....... Nicolas Montador was first into Euro4x4Parts Canyon on lap one and skilfully positioned his lightweight WSR racer around the obstacles, only needing a short winch to ride over some of the bigger rocks. All the while car after car elected to skip the loop until the next lap or the next. During Lap 1 Axel Burmann shot out in front in his recently renovated Goat Bilt and come lap 4 he was the first of a line of traffic into the gully, Burmann followed by Butler, Nusu, Bessiere, Marsden and Guimaraes. There followed an act of kindness rarely seen in such a high class of competition. Sylvain Bessier a legendary rock crawler from France was extremely unlucky to get hung up and bellied out on a huge rock in his path. Marsden from the UK and Filipe Guimaraes from Portugal both behind, saw the French man’s strife and set about releasing him from his predicament. Though neither Marsden
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nor Gerardo (Guimaraes’ co driver) could speak in the same language, their experience of extreme off-road competition shone through. Marsden double lining his winch back to the front of Bessiere, with Gerardo using the French man’s high lift jack to lift his axle case clear of the obstacle. Once cleared, the Euro4x4Parts Canyon was once again open and any thoughts back to Jackhammer of KOH2015 were quickly subdued. The last day of racing saw one session planned to extend the race distance to over 180km’s. As with King of the Hammers, the tough course that Pier had set meant the attrition rate was high, overnight Marsden and Team Serrao dropped out, however Kamoy racing from Malta had fixed their bent axle case and were back out for another go. With the course a fair bit
drier following the rain on Friday night, it was now much faster. Leo Moretti, racing his Acerni Off-road prepared Jeep YJ, had been plugging away at it all weekend, came in victorious in the Legends class and walked away with free entry to 2016’s Croatia Trophy. In the Ultra4 class Axel Burmann started off 2nd but having replaced 2 Dana 60 R&P’s overnight, pulled up early with transfer case issues. Ciani Roberto, 2014’s runner up was plagued with mechanical issues and ended the 3rd session with a DNF. Levi Shirley managed to drive Euro4x4Parts Canyon without winching, but it was his Off – Road Armoury stablemate, Eurofighter builder and recent Ultra4 Nationals Spec Class winner Rob Butler with West Coast Off-Roads Paul Lundstrom to shine throughout the weekend. Posting the quickest time for the 4 laps plus the Canyon in a very respectable 1hr56.09, Rob and Paul crossed the finish line for their first of Maxxis Ultra4 Europe title and were crowned the ‘Kings of Italy’.
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The Final Podium
1. Off Road Armoury – Rob Butler – GBR 2. Big Rocks F-Racing – Filipe Guimaraes – POR 3. Nusu Off Road – Neville Ciantar – MAL
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ENDURANCE
LMP2:
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The new regulations have been unveiled and the constructors have been chosen for the new Le Mans Prototype 2 class!
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ING OF A NEW ERA
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ENDURANCE After a long period of discussions and a thorough selection process, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), have chosen the four constructors who will supply chassis for the cars that will compete in the Le Mans Prototypes 2 category in ACO- and FIA-governed series and the Prototype class of the IMSA-sanctioned TUDOR United SportsCar Championship beginning in 2017, when the category’s new regulations come into force. Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest said: “The Automobile Club de l’Ouest is proud of the work that’s been done on the future LM P2 category regulations, which has resulted in the selection of four prestigious chassis constructors: Dallara, Onroak Automotive, Oreca and Riley Tech/Multimatic.” The aim of the new regulations unveiled in June is to ensure long-term success for this category thanks to cost sustainability, stability in the regulations and the intention to bring the performance of the cars in the category closer to those of the current LMP1. © Rolex/Jad Sherif
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PIT STOP Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest is convinced that the new LMP2 class will be a success for both the teams and the fans: “The philosophy of the category has been respected and we have made sure that it has kept the variety of cars so dear to our fans. In the wake of the major manufacturers in LMP1 the new LMP2 regulations, which have attracted these prestigious constructors, is now more than ever the benchmark international competition devoted to private teams, up-and-coming drivers and, depending on the series, top-class gentlemen drivers.”
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They will be applicable in the Le Mans 24 Hours, the FIA World Endurance Championship, the Asian Le Mans Series, the European Le Mans Series and in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. The Dallara, Onroak Automotive, Oreca and Riley Tech/Multimatic teams will now join the technical working group jointly managed by the ACO, the FIA and IMSA to define the final details of the regulations, with the main objective to ensure the most economically viable set of rules for the teams. The final set of provisions of the LMP2 regulations will be adopted by the World Motor Sport Council in December of this year. “These new regulations and the provisions that result from them, the first of which is the selection of the four chassis constructors, will lead to more competitive cars, an efficient, cost-capped, viable economic model, a global market for cars that can race in North America, in Asia and in Europe allied to an excellent level of service for the entrants.” Added ACO President Pierre Fillon.
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PIT STOP Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, FIA Endurance Commission President: “This is a realistic approach to creating economies of scale and should make endurance racing even more dynamic and attractive. It is also, perhaps, the first time that the global economy of the racing car market has been integrated into the regulations; this 2017 concept for LMP2 and the limitation to four chassis manufacturers will help establish greater return on investment by presenting more opportunities to race the same type of cars, and by avoiding excessive fragmentation of the market.”
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In ACO- and FIA-governed series, LMP2 cars will be powered by a single engine manufacturer to be selected in September. In the TUDOR Championship, Prototypes will be powered by engines from a variety of manufacturers and the chassis will include manufacturer-specific styling elements. The target horsepower for cars in all series is approximately 600bhp, and an Adjustment of Performance process will be used to ensure competitive balance.
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New regulationscoming coming for for the Rally CarCar New regulations the 2017 2017World World Rally
Dramatic and individual aero package to deliver exciting new look
r Dynamic, distinctive, powerful and looking potent, that’s the new World Rally Car set to bring the FIA World Rally Championship stages alight from 2017. The outline principles of the new technical and homologation regulations, approved by the World Motor Sport Council in Mexico City today, are an evolution of the current 2014-2016 regulations but will deliver more of what the fans want to see: an increase in power hidden under a more individual and dramatic body that exudes the spirit of motorsport competition. “Defining the principles has been an extensive but very rewarding process,” said Jarmo Mahonen, FIA Rally Director. “All of the sport’s stakeholders have been involved to ensure we meet commercial, marketing and promotional objectives, while at the same time recognising what our fans want to see. The cars will look dramatic and have more character; such are the freedoms we hope to see defined in the final technical regulations. Seeing one of these cars in action will really set the heart racing and that’s exactly what was intended.”
WHAT a Muscle car! The 2017 regulations see enhancements to the engine, and the visual impact created by an all-new aerodynamic package will dramatically enrich the spectacle of these cars and provide far greater diversity. The 1.6 litre turbo engine is retained but the power will be increased up to the level of the WTCC race cars. The diameter of the turbo restrictor will be increased from 33mm to 36mm while the turbo pressure remains at a maximum 2.5b absolute. The minimum weight of the car has also been reduced by 25 kilograms. Greater freedom will also be afforded with the aerodynamics, setting this World Rally Car aside from many of its recent predecessors. A free zone defined around the bodyshell of the production car could see a front bumper overhang by an additional 60mm, potentially also with additional aero devices ahead of the front wheels, while the rear overhang can be increased by an extra 30mm. Bigger door sills will also be permitted. The fixed rear wing can be dramatically increased in size and while the rear diffuser will have maximum permitted dimensions, the shape will be free and may protrude up to 50mm from the rear bumper. The WRC car will be issued from a production car from which the overall homologated length must be greater than or equal to 3.9 metres, potentially adding further opportunities for manufacturers. “I think that the ideas for the look and performance of the 2017 car are great news,” said Volkswagen Motorsport’s double FIA World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier. “As a racing driver you are always looking for more performance. I think the larger wing and new aerodynamics will give the car a bit more downforce, more grip and more speed going into the corners. This is also good for the show, because the extra power will definitely make the driving more spectacular for the fans. And it will also make the car look a bit
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more aggressive with a wider body - I am really looking forward to seeing the next generation of the Polo R WRC.” The other manufacturers’ representatives currently competing in the FIA World Rally Championship were similarly united about the prospect of exciting new regulations for 2017. Yves Matton, Director of Citroën Racing, said: “We are very excited with the new look of the world rally car from 2017. It is difficult for us to say if we will commit to this Championship at that time, but all I can say is that the cars will look absolutely amazing. They will bear more technological aspects and lead the audience to their dream. The wings and the bumpers will be redesigned in order to attain a larger maximum width, and a larger rear wing will also bring a more aggressive look to the vehicles. We believe this will create more excitement for the public in the stages, but they will still be able to recognise the road car model they can drive on a day-to-day basis.” Michel Nandan, Team Principal at Hyundai Motorsport: “WRC has benefited from stable regulations for the past few years, which have been good for companies like Hyundai coming into the sport. The current rules have afforded us flexibility and ease in adapting the standard road car to develop it into a WRC specification. The changes for 2017 are, however, even more ‘manufacturer appropriate’ in that we have even more freedom to work on the car, for example on the suspension, and to push the design envelope of the car, which will consequently be more powerful, larger and look more aggressive. All in all, it will be another positive step forward to improve the value of the WRC and to take the sport into an exciting new era.” M-Sport Managing Director, Malcolm Wilson: “These new regulations mark the start of an exciting new era for the FIA World Rally Championship.
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WHAT a Muscle car! Not only will the 2017 cars look a lot more spectacular, but we will also see an increase in power and performance. The concept really does remind me of the Group B days. When you combine the exhilaration of that era with the fantastic safety measures that the FIA have worked to implement, this marks the start of a thrilling new chapter for the WRC. Although the cars will look completely different and there will be some substantial work on the bodyshell, a number of key components can be enhanced and carried over from our current car. From a financial point of view, a number of parts that we are currently working to develop can be taken a step further and the whole team is really looking forward to getting started on this new project.” Summarising the work collectively achieved in defining the world rally car of the future, FIA Technical Director Bernard Niclot said: “There were three main objectives with these regulations; make the car spectacular, be mindful of costs, and maintain, if not increase safety. The cars will be striking, there is no doubt about that, and there are small but always significant improvements in relation to safety. We have been attentive to the level of investment for manufacturers currently involved in the Championship and these regulations have also helped attract Toyota back to the series which is fantastic news. I think we have achieved our targets in helping to add yet more value to the WRC.” While the new cars are set to hit the stages from 2017, WRC cars homologated between 2011 and 2016 will remain eligible in the FIA World Rally Championship but will not be updated to meet the 2017 Technical Regulations. The homologation of a 2017 World Rally Car will be completed only after a Manufacturer has registered for the 2017 Championship for Manufacturers.
PIT STOP Toyota will also return to the WRC in 2017 with a team known as Toyota Gazoo Racing, reflecting the shared identity of the Japanese manufacturer’s other international motorsport activities. “We are excited about the challenge of coming back to the WRC. By inviting Tommi Mäkinen for our WRC project, Toyota Gazoo Racing’s development structure has been even more strengthened. Under his leadership experience, the team will proceed with car building based on 2017 regulations.”
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RALLYCROSS
Ken Block Wins Inaugural Red Bull Global Rallycross Event at New River Military Base
THE BASE Ken Block took a thrilling victory on the inaugural Red Bull Global Rallycross MCAS New River, the fourth race of the 2015 Red Bull GRC season. Block, who also won the season opener in Fort Lauderdale, held off Patrik Sandell and Nelson Piquet Jr. for the victory
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the base “I’m very lucky to have two out of four wins,” Block said. “Today was crazy up and down, so I’m really lucky to be here on top. I’d like to say thanks to everyone who came out—it was great to see everybody and sign autographs last night, and it’s great interacting with the military.” The event, which marked the first time that a racing series has ever competed on an active military base, saw the largest course in Red Bull GRC history at .993 miles. The seven-turn layout produced one of the most compelling events in series history, with ten different drivers winning the ten heats contested over the Supercar and GRC Lites classes.
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In the Supercar main event, Sandell appeared to be headed to a clean victory off the initial start when an incident with Brian Deegan across the startfinish line necessitated a full restart. In the resulting fourlap shootout, Block grabbed the lead and took the fifth victory of his Supercar career, elevating him to the points lead. Dreyer & Reinbold Racing rookie Alex Keyes won the GRC Lites main event, the first of his career, over Olsbergs MSE’s Oliver Eriksson and DirtFish Motorsports’ Tanner Whitten. Whitten now leads a tight championship battle, with only 14 points separating the top four drivers in the standings.
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KEN BLOCK (Ford Fiesta) SVERRE ISACHSEN, and BRIAN DEEGAN
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CONNER MARTELL
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The Venturi VBB-3 will be back on the Salt Flats this summer
CONTENTE With 3,000 HP, the 3rd generation of “Venturi Jamais Contente� is the most powerful electric car ever built. Roger Schroer, test driver at the Transportation Research Center (Ohio) and current holder of the FIA world speed record (which he achieved in 2010 aboard the Venturi VBB-2.5 - reaching 495 km/h (308 mph) with a top speed at 515 km/h (320 mph), is targeting 600 km/h (373 mph) next August
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As part of its “Venturi Global Challenges,” Venturi Automobiles in partnership with the Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research will try to achieve a new electric world’s speed record this August. The 1st public unveiling of the VBB-3 this year will take place on the Bonneville Salt Flats during Speed Week from August 8 - 14, 2015. The FIA record attempts will take place from August 17 - 21, 2015.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS A CHALLENGE By designing the most powerful electric vehicle in the world, Venturi Automobiles optimizes energy efficiency, one of the century greatest challenge facing not only the automobile industry, but society at large. This approach is also what led Venturi Automobiles to the FIA Formula E championship to support a team, Venturi Formula E Team and, to be a manufacturer for season 2 (2015/2016) and onward. “In both cases we have to work on our technological innovation’s application to energy management and efficiency, both of which are the key influencers of performance and range.” Says Nicolas Mauduit, Chief Technical Office “The Venturi VBB-3 has been ready for two years and now has the chance to demonstrate its incredible potential” (Nicolas Mauduit, CTO).
A LONG WAIT The Venturi VBB-3 is ready since 2013, but two summers in a row (2013 and 2014) heavy rains and incessant storms flooded the Salt Flats. This unprecedented double meteorological event made the track unusable and the VBB was unable to try to beat its own record. TECHNICAL LABORATORY The VBB-3 is a strategic R&D initiative for Venturi, largely in part that its electric powertrain is forced through extreme conditions with each record breaking attempt. For the Ohio State CAR “This program presents our students with a unique experience to extend their engineering education. It is the culmination of 20 years of Electric Vehicle racing at Ohio State – we do not know of any other program that has embraced e-motorsports continuously for two decades, and we are grateful
to Venturi for giving us the opportunity to seek ever higher challenges in electric racin,” says Giorgio Rizzoni, Director of the C.A.R. JAMAIS CONTENTE This program pays homage to Camille Jenatzy who, on April 29, 1899, became the first person in history to break the 100 km/h (62 mph) barrier. Just like Jenatzy, in his electric vehicle nicknamed the ”Jamais Contente” (Never Satisfied), Venturi is breaking benchmarks previously held by piston, diesel and petrol engines.
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INTERVIEW
“MOTORSPORT IS AN ESSENTIAL DRIVING FORCE BEHIND NEW TECHNOLOGIES”
MOTORSPORT IS ESSENTIAL
Porsche’s Head of Motorsport Dr FrankSteffen Walliser reflects on the importance of motorsport to Porsche, the technology transfer between motor racing and production, the success of Porsche’s junior development programme and customer racing around the world
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MR. WALLISER, AS THE HEAD OF MOTORSPORT AT PORSCHE, YOU ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GT ROAD CARS. DOES THIS MEAN THAT DURING THE WEEK YOU BUILD STREET CARS AND ON THE WEEKEND YOU TAKE THEM RACING? “Well actually we’re also busy working on race cars during the week. Racing and production run pretty much in tandem. After all, our 911 RSR, which we campaign in the World Endurance Championship and in the United SportsCar Championship, is based on the seventh generation of the iconic 911 sports car. Since assuming my role in Octo-
ber 2014, I’ve in fact concentrated very much on production development projects and have worked to get the 911 GT3 RS and the Cayman GT4 on the road. Production development is about complex technical processes. But here as well, it takes fast progress and concentration. The challenges we face are not that different. Taking responsibility for both road and track vehicles is an essential part of my job.” WHICH IS THE DREAM JOB? “I have a left and a right heart chamber – one side is dedi-
cated to racing, the other to production. It was always this way. Now to be responsible for both GT racing and production development is extremely appealing to me. There is no other job in the world like this one.” THIS CONSTELLATION MUST SURELY HELP THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER BETWEEN MOTOR RACING AND PRODUCTION. “The transfer of technology is important and Porsche is one of the few sports car manufacturers that doesn’t do this for marketing reasons. Motorsport is an
essential driving force behind new technologies. An example: we contest GT racing with restrictors, in other words the air intake of the engines is restricted. If I want a lot of power this can only be achieved through reducing internal friction and a high level of efficiency. We’ve gained a lot of experience over recent years, especially with the normally aspirated engine, and you notice this one-to-one with our road-going engine. A great deal of ideas flow from motor racing into our production cars. The lateral air intakes, for instance, was trialled in the GT race car and then transferred to the 911
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GT3 RS. The same goes for the aerodynamic components like the position and size of the rear wing. The central front air vent and various efficiency measures in the engine, for example the high-rev concept, come from the race car. Because it’s the very same employees who build the road-going and race vehicles, a kind of natural technology transfer takes place. The colleagues do not forget what they did on the race car, but carry this know-how over to the street car and try out things they believe might also work.” DOES THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER HAPPEN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION – FROM PRODUCTION CARS TO MOTORSPORT? “Of course. The technology tran-
sfer always flows in both directions. This, for instance, is how direct fuel injection from our current engine generation was taken from production and applied in motor racing. Up until that point we’d only used intake manifold injectors. In the 911 GT3 R, our new race vehicle for the FIA GT3 classes, we use the direct fuel injection that was first introduced in the boxer engines of the 911 GT3 road-going cars. From this we are hoping for advantages with efficiency. The intensive exchange between colleagues from motorsport and production development is everyday practice for us. In the motorsport department we have a great interest, of course, in ensuring that as many components as possible are realised in the basis car. In turn, the colleagues from production deve-
lopment are keen to participate in the experiences from motor racing and adopt appropriate measures into the production car. For example, motorsport was a very important driving force behind the extension of the wheelbase on the current 911.” WHAT IMPORTANCE DO YOU ATTACH TO HYBRIDISATION IN MOTORSPORT? “We regard ourselves as pioneers. With the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, we fielded a hybrid GT race car back in 2010 already. It underlined its huge potential and as a result it was the source of ideas for the 918 Spyder and the Le Mans winning 919 Hybrid. Hybridisation is also conceivable in GT racing. But if such a regu-
lation was to be put into force now we wouldn’t have any competition. Our opponents have not yet reached this stage. So it’s not high on our list of priorities, particularly because the topic is completely covered at Porsche by the 919 Hybrid. In terms of GT racing, my prognosis is that something might happen in five to six years.” IN GENERAL, HOW DOES PORSCHE BENEFIT FROM MOTOR RACING? “Porsche stands for sports cars just like Scotch tape does for adhesive tape, if I can put it like that. Motorsport is a very important core brand value. The very first Porsche contested its first race after 14 days and won. Racing for us means high-tech,
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high stress, pitting ourselves in competition, and not avoiding challenges. We go out on the race track with good drivers and good cars and we say: Now let’s see who can do it the best. There are no excuses on the race track. The one who wins has done the best job. This is why winning Le Mans is so highly regarded. With road cars you also face competition, but it’s rarely as direct. In motorsport you’ve got to deliver the perfect performance. And you mustn’t forget, motorsport is also something with which all our employees and our customers identify, no matter which product they drive.”
SITTING IN THE WINNING CAR AT LE MANS WERE EARL BAMBER AND NICK TANDY, TWO DRIVERS WHO WERE PRACTICALLY TRAINED IN THE PORSCHE BRAND TROPHY SERIES. WHY DOES PORSCHE PUT SO MUCH EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING YOUNG DRIVERS? “Earl Bamber and Nick Tandy are the best answer to that question. Both of them received their finishing touches as race drivers in the Porsche one-make series. Before they became works drivers, we knew them through the intensive support not only from their results on the race track but also as people. We teach our supported drivers more than just about racing and races. They
also learn everything about fitness, media awareness, time management and all the things that make a perfect race driver. If they have competed in the makes cups, we get a very clear idea about talented youngsters, because racing series like the Porsche Carrera Cup and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup are true driver championships. The cars are almost identical and those who master them the best are good drivers. Our youth development programme, which we launched in 1997 with the first Porsche Junior team, is consistent, longterm and successful: Many of our current works drivers came from here. This shows once again: Porsche opens all doors to tho-
se who are talented and really fast.” THE WINNING 911 RSR AT WATKINS GLEN WAS CAMPAIGNED BY THE FALKEN TIRE CUSTOMER TEAM. HOW IMPORTANT IS CUSTOMER RACING AT PORSCHE? “Customer racing has a long tradition at Porsche. We believe it is very important to not only run works activities, but also offer our vehicles and expertise to our customers. Many successes in Porsche Motorsport were scored by customer squads, including important Le Mans victories and other outstanding successes at 24-hour races like at Dayto-
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PIT STOP Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser, 45, took on the role as Head of Porsche Motorsport in October 2014 and is responsible for the worldwide GT motorsport activities as well as for GT production sports cars. He is married and has two children.Â
na or the Nürburgring. Around 600 customers all over the world race our cars. We owe many important chapters in Porsche’s successful motorsport history to them.” WHAT MAKES IT SO ATTRACTIVE FOR TEAMS TO PUT THEIR TRUST IN PORSCHE? “First we offer good vehicles of course, which they can race successfully under their own direction. The latest motorsport product is now the 911 GT3 R. And then comes the service at the race track. We are on location with our trucks and help our customers with advice and assistance and, of course, with spare parts. At Le Mans, for example, the engine and body of an Asian customer team’s 911 had been badly damaged late Thursday evening. Of course they were eager to race, they’d travelled
a long way, and Le Mans is run just once a year. So we helped them to get the car back on the track on Saturday morning for the warm-up. That was quite a feat which you can only accomplish if you are well prepared. Our customers know this and they trust us.” DO CUSTOMER TEAMS ALSO PROVIDE FEEDBACK FROM THEIR EXPERIENCES WHICH BRING PORSCHE MOTORSPORT FORWARD? “Definitely. Our customers are intensively engaged with the product and hence have a wealth of experience. They race our cars each weekend somewhere around the globe. Many great ideas evolve, these flow back to us and we happily pick them up. This is a useful technological transfer for everyone – for us and our customers.”
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Another incredi RACE CLASSIC
The Silverstone Classic – celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2015 – is firmly established as the World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival. The spectacular event is staged at the famous Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. The three-day festival features the very best of historic racing covering more than eight decades of motor sport as well as live music from classic rock bands and a wealth of family entertainment.
A Cooper T33 driven by Chirs Ward and Derek Wood
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ANOTHER incredible weekend... The return of the rain failed to wipe the smiles off fans’ faces as the 25th anniversary of the Silverstone Classic came to a close with a riot of racing on a distinctly unseasonal summer’s day. This followed a glorious Saturday, which had seen the sun bask down on the circuit as unprecedented numbers enjoyed stunning racing, sparkling aerial displays and spectacular entertainment, topped by a memorable set from rock legends Status Quo into the evening.
The impressive group of the Masters Historic Sport Cars
A Lister Jaguar Knobbly
In celebration of the event’s momentous milestone, a special Silver Sunday Parade brought together more than 200 silver cars from Land Rovers to Lexus’, MGs to Mercedes and Saabs to Ssangyongs – the Classic’s official car partner – on the hallowed Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.
ANOTHER incredible weekend...
In addition to the Retro Run and other anniversary parades over the course of the weekend, that meant almost 1,500 privatelyowned road cars took to the track, whilst fittingly at the legendary ‘Home of British Motor Sport’, the packed programme of racing delivered victories for iconic British marques Jaguar, Lotus and Aston Martin.
The Jaguar XJR14 Group C driven by Christophe d’Ansembourg
The Gregor Fisken Ferrari 246S
Ex-Fangio Jaguar C-Type driven by John Young and Chris Ward
“All in all it has been another fantastic weekend!” enthused Event Director Nick Wigley. “On the Silverstone Classic’s 25th birthday there was entertainment right the way from first lights-out to the final chequered flag, while a staggering 120 car clubs all joined in the fun. Come rain and shine the racing was superb, and enjoyed by a record-breaking crowd – the first time ever that we have passed through the 100,000 barrier – and we completed the full programme safely. For that, I must say a big ‘thank you’ to our brilliant marshals, who dealt with everything the British summer could throw at the circuit with stoicism and a smile. We’re already counting down the days to next year’s Classic!”
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Photo Nigel Kinrade
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Desafío Guaraní
Mud, rain and cold kept the competitors in check throughout the week. Czech Peter Jerie bounced back from a difficult first day to take the lead in the car category. He and his South Racing Toyota Hilux steadily increased their overall in the general classification, thanks in part to his rivals’ travails in the Paraguayan mud! The Peter Jerie/ Laurent Lichleuchter duo defeated BetoRecalde/Juan Sánchez Bachen (Toyota Hilux) and César Marsal/Adolfo González (Toyota Hilux), with the latter winning the Dakar Challenge category.
The new Formula E calendar The FIA has approved the calendar for the second season of the FIA Formula E Championship. It is made up of 11 races, hosted in 10 cities, with London exceptionally hosting two races, as was the case in the inaugural season.
October 17 2015 November 7 2015 December 19 2015 February 6 2016 March 19 2016 April 2 2016 April 23 2016 May 21 2016 June 4 2016 Date TBD Date TBD
China Malaysia Uruguay** Argentina** TBD USA France Germany Russia United Kingdom United Kingdom
Compared to last season, the main novelty is the appearance on the calendar of the Paris ePrix on April 23rd, which will take place on a circuit built up around the architectural complex of Les Invalides.
Beijing Putrajaya Punta del Este - TBC Buenos Aires - TBC TBD Long Beach Paris Berlin Moscow London London
PADDOCK MIX The 22nd time!
BMW has added another chapter to its success story at Spa-Francorchamps (BE): 50 years after its first win at the 24-hour classic, Nick Catsburg (NL), Lucas Luhr (DE) and Markus Palttala (FI) of BMW Sports Trophy Team Marc VDS claimed the manufacturer’s 22nd overall victory at this race. After 536 laps of the “Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps”, the number 46 BMW Z4 GT3 recovered from a drive-through penalty to cross the finish line first at the end of the 67th running of the Ardennes marathon. Victory was a fitting farewell for the BMW Z4 GT3, which was making its final appearance at one of the most important endurance races in the world.
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The 25 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
The PVI/M3M team (Van Impe/Bentchikou/ Dupassage/Leenders) tasted success in the European Volkswagen Fun Cup. The team with car number 216 won the 25 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (B) ahead of SPI (Illiano/Ferté/Gervoson, + 3:41.871 minutes) and Colson Racing (Crosset/Gressens/Jacquemin/Soulet, + 1 lap). This was the winning team’s second victory at the 25-hour marathon on the “Ardennes Rollercoaster”, having previously triumphed in 2011. In a race
dominated by unsettled weather and twelve safety car phases, Van Impe/Bentchikou/Dupassage/Leenders also had the luck needed in such a marathon race: the Colson Racing team, which eventually finished third, led by a whole lap after 24 hours, until Crosset collided with a slower car and dropped back through the field. In total, 99 cars lined up at Spa-Francorchamps, including Fun Cup teams from Belgium, France, Italy and Great Britain.
Yvan Muller to race in World RX Four-time World Touring Car Champion (WTCC) Yvan Muller is the latest star to show interest in the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy after the Frenchman has confirmed he will race at this year’s World RX of France (Loheac, 4-6 September) in an Albatec Racing prepared Peugeot 208 Supercar. Muller, who is also a former British Touring Car Champion and ten-time Andros Trophy winner, will make his rallycross debut with Albatec Racing alongside current Euro RX championship leader, and fellow countryman Jerome GrossetJanin.
The chequered flag brought an end to one of the most thrilling races ever held at the Red Bull Ring with the whole of the European Le Mans Series grid providing non stop action for over 12000 fans who travelled to Spielberg. With five safety car periods, for 19 laps in total, during the four hour race, the teams were forced to reconsider their race strategy and this certainly added to the excitement of the race in Austria. The race win went to the no38 JOTA Sport Gibson-Nissan, with Harry Tincknell crossing the line to score the British team’s first ELMS win of 2015 and put them into the championship lead by just two points with two rounds remaining. However JOTA Sport faced an intense challenge from the no46 Thiriet by TDS Racing OrecaNissan, with Tristan Gommendy leading by 20 seconds with 30-minutes left on the clock. But fate played a part when the team were handed a stop and go penalty for ignoring the red light
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ELMS in Austria
at the end of the pitlane and Gommendy was forced into the pits. After 3 races the LMP2 General Standing sees JOTA Sport leading with 60 points, followed by Thiriet TDS Racing (58) and Greaves Motorsport (50). The next round will be at the Circuit Paul Ricard on the 14/15 September for the 4 Hours of Le Castellet.
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PADDOCK MIX TCR: Debut win for Volkswagen First appearance, first win: The new Volkswagen Golf for the racetrack made its debut in the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) and promptly claimed its first victory. The Golf run by cooperation partner Liqui Moly Team Engstler triumphed at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. Spain’s Pol Rosell won race two, finishing ahead of his compatriots Pepe Oriola (Seat) and Jordi Gené (Seat). Starting from pole position, Rosell defended his lead until the chequered flag at the 4.318-kilometre Grand Prix circuit. Mikhail Grachev (RUS) came sixth in the second Golf. Rosell finished ninth and Grachev seventh in race one. Victory went to Switzerland’s Stefano Comini
(Seat). The racing version in action in Austria is the first such model based on the seventh generation of Volkswagen Golf. The production-based, 330-hp concept car is assembled in accordance with TCR Regulations and is intended to allow Volkswagen to evaluate a possible customer racing programme as of the 2016 season. In order to accelerate the development process, the new Golf will be tested under competitive conditions in the TCR between now and the end of the season. The next races will take place in Singapore from 19 to 20 September, when they will share the bill with the Formula One World Championship.
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