Sentences with phrase «gt racing championship»

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The Mucke Motorsport team has raced with pink cars in the DTM for the last couple of years thanks to their association with the same sponsor, and this year will see the pink BWT - liveries expand into the German Formula 4 and GT championships as well.

As championships go Super GT has some unusual quirks, and this race was no different.

Bruni's raced in championships across the world, from the American Le Mans Series to Super GT, FIA WEC and GT Asia.

Honda hasn't won a race in Super GT for two years, and the team he's joining are currently only 17th in the championship.

GT Sport will be the series» first entry onto the current generation of consoles, and unlike previous titles will feature a cut back, more focused roster of cars with an emphasis on racing simulation and online features — including the first ever FIA - sanctioned online racing championship.

When the calendar for the 2018/19 WEC season was launched, the race in Fuji clashed with the penultimate round of the Super GT championship at Autopolis.

Super GT is Japan's biggest championship and is massively popular, so having a race on the same weekend as an international WEC event is obviously bad for everyone.

This year's race will be the last in the prestigious Suzuka 1000 km's history, with it departing the Super GT championship to become a 10 - hour GT3 and JAF - GT endurance race.

Former F1 driver and Grand Prix winner Heikki Kovalainen has just won the championship in Japan's premier racing category, Super GT.

The R32 GT - R won all its races in JTCC, and won the championship for all its racing career.

Gavin, Milner and the No. 4 Corvette C7.R lead the GT Le Mans (GTLM) Driver's and Team championships, as does Chevrolet in the Manufacturer standings through four races.

Driving a Corvette for the Phoenix Carsport team in the FIA GT series, Fassler won the prestigious Spa 24 - hour race in 2007, and continued that success in 2008 with five pole positions and a win in Adria, Italy, finishing fourth in the championship.

Written by K - PAX Racing Staff SAN JOSE, Calif. — K - PAX Racing, winners of three GT Class championships in the Pirelli World Challenge sports car series, today announced it will field -LSB-...]

Chevrolet Earns Second Consecutive IMSA GT Le Mans Manufacturer Title Championship No. 12 since 1999 in productionbased racing series With GTLM Driver and Team championships secured, Chevrolet and Corvette Racing sweep 2017 IMSA GTLM class titles Third Manufacturer Championship for Chevrolet to date in 2017 racing season Chevrolet captured sixth consecutive IndyCar Series Manufacturer Championship Camaro GT4.R secured World Challenge GTS Manufacturer title for Chevrolet BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2017)-- Chevrolet earned its second consecutive Manufacturer Championship in racing series With GTLM Driver and Team championships secured, Chevrolet and Corvette Racing sweep 2017 IMSA GTLM class titles Third Manufacturer Championship for Chevrolet to date in 2017 racing season Chevrolet captured sixth consecutive IndyCar Series Manufacturer Championship Camaro GT4.R secured World Challenge GTS Manufacturer title for Chevrolet BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2017)-- Chevrolet earned its second consecutive Manufacturer Championship in Racing sweep 2017 IMSA GTLM class titles Third Manufacturer Championship for Chevrolet to date in 2017 racing season Chevrolet captured sixth consecutive IndyCar Series Manufacturer Championship Camaro GT4.R secured World Challenge GTS Manufacturer title for Chevrolet BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2017)-- Chevrolet earned its second consecutive Manufacturer Championship in racing season Chevrolet captured sixth consecutive IndyCar Series Manufacturer Championship Camaro GT4.R secured World Challenge GTS Manufacturer title for Chevrolet BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2017)-- Chevrolet earned its second consecutive Manufacturer Championship in the...

Corvette Racing's twin Compuware Corvette C6.Rs will take the plunge through the Corkscrew more than 200 times in the six - hour endurance race that is crucial in the team's quest for the GT driver and manufacturer championships.

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Third - Row Start for Milner, Magnussen Pair of Chevrolet Corvettes to roll off side - by - side at VIR ALTON, Va. (Aug. 26, 2017)-- With the race for the GT Le Mans championships heating up, Corvette Racing's pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will start side - by - side Sunday for the Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International RaRACING AT VIR: Third - Row Start for Milner, Magnussen Pair of Chevrolet Corvettes to roll off side - by - side at VIR ALTON, Va. (Aug. 26, 2017)-- With the race for the GT Le Mans championships heating up, Corvette Racing's pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will start side - by - side Sunday for the Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International RaRacing's pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will start side - by - side Sunday for the Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway.

Corvette Racing Sets Familiar Lineup for 20th Season of Competition Full - season driving roster remains unchanged heading into 2018 Landmark season for endurance racing's premier program Garcia, Magnussen back to defend GT Le Mans Driver Championship Gavin, Milner eager to recapture championship - winning form from 2016 Quartet has led way together to four Chevrolet Manufacturer titles since 2012 DETROIT (Dec. 20, 2017)-- In 2018, Corvette Racing and Chevrolet will embark on their 20th season of competition at the highest levelRacing Sets Familiar Lineup for 20th Season of Competition Full - season driving roster remains unchanged heading into 2018 Landmark season for endurance racing's premier program Garcia, Magnussen back to defend GT Le Mans Driver Championship Gavin, Milner eager to recapture championship - winning form from 2016 Quartet has led way together to four Chevrolet Manufacturer titles since 2012 DETROIT (Dec. 20, 2017)-- In 2018, Corvette Racing and Chevrolet will embark on their 20th season of competition at the highest levelracing's premier program Garcia, Magnussen back to defend GT Le Mans Driver Championship Gavin, Milner eager to recapture championship - winning form from 2016 Quartet has led way together to four Chevrolet Manufacturer titles since 2012 DETROIT (Dec. 20, 2017)-- In 2018, Corvette Racing and Chevrolet will embark on their 20th season of competition at the highest levelRacing and Chevrolet will embark on their 20th season of competition at the highest level of...

CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Ready to Roll for Six Hours Milner to start from third row in GTLM, championship co-leader Garcia fourth row WATKINS GLEN, New York (July 1, 2017)-- Corvette Racing will go for its second victory in the Sahlen's Six Hours at The Glen on Sunday from the third and fourth rows of the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class following qualifying at Watkins Glen InternatRACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Ready to Roll for Six Hours Milner to start from third row in GTLM, championship co-leader Garcia fourth row WATKINS GLEN, New York (July 1, 2017)-- Corvette Racing will go for its second victory in the Sahlen's Six Hours at The Glen on Sunday from the third and fourth rows of the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class following qualifying at Watkins Glen InternatRacing will go for its second victory in the Sahlen's Six Hours at The Glen on Sunday from the third and fourth rows of the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class following qualifying at Watkins Glen International.

Their triumph in 2012 victory wrapped up the American Le Mans Series GT championship, and Gavin set the race's fastest lap a year ago.

«We now have our race cars running on every Continent in some of the world's most competitive sportscar races and championships with some of the top GT drivers behind the wheel.»

Sunday's eighth TUDOR Championship round for Corvette Racing is GT - only Team hoping to add second VIR victory to 2012 GT triumph Garcia, Magnussen hold GTLM Drivers Championship lead heading to Virginia race DANVILLE, Va. — Corvette Racing's two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will continue their chase for the TUDOR United SportsCar GT Le Mans (GTLM) championships Sunday at Virginia International Raceway.

Championship weekend for Corvette Racing, Chevrolet at Petit Le Mans Gavin third in GT Le Mans in No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Westbrook takes overall pole in Prototype - championship leading VisitFlorida.com Racing Corvette DP Chevrolet aims to claim another Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship BRASELTON, Ga. — Corvette Racing and the Corvette Daytona Prototype program each posted solid efforts in challenging conditions Friday at Road Atlanta ahead of Petit Le Mans.

The car will not only participate in the one - make Lamborghini Super Trofeo series, but it may also compete in international Gran Turismo championships in the GT Cup category, and Endurance races, providing more versatility for teams and drivers.

DANVILLE, Va. — Corvette Racing's two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will continue their chase for the TUDOR United SportsCar GT Le Mans (GTLM) championships Sunday at Virginia International Raceway.

Now the team looks poised and ready to reclaim the manufacturer's championship in the GTS class with their newly - upgraded V6 TSX race cars.

With various titles in international championships such as the ADAC GT Masters, the FIA GT3 European Championship and the FIA GT1 World Championship, as well as over 100 victories in race series all over the world, the racing version of the gullwing - door model has impressively demonstrated its extraordinary performance.

The first - generation car scored 35 victories in 55 races, won its class at the 12 Hours of Sebring three consecutive years, posted three 1 - 2 finishes in the GTS class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and earned four consecutive ALMS manufacturers championships for Chevrolet.

The # 23 Nissan GT - R driven by Michael Krumm and Lucas Luhr won the qualifying and the championship race at Paul Ricard, at the seventh r...

The sixth round of the ALMS will be Corvette Racing's first event in the GT2 category after a decade in the GTS / GT1 classes and eight consecutive ALMS championships.

INDIANAPOLIS (July 25, 2014)-- Antonio Garcia and fellow class championship leader Jan Magnussen saw their four - race winning streak in the TUDOR Championship's GT Le Mans (GTLM) class come to an end with a fourth - place finish.

INDIANAPOLIS (July 25, 2014)-- Antonio Garcia and fellow class championship leader Jan Magnussen saw their four - race winning streak in the TUDOR Championship's GT...

Previous versions of the Corvette C5 - R and C6.R race cars have dominated the GTS and GT1 categories in the last decade, winning 77 races and eight consecutive ALMS championships.

I've been in many championships in the ALMS — in GTS, GT1, GT2 and now GTE — and what it comes down to, as we saw last year with BMW, is that they had a flying start winning the first few races of the year and that set them up for the season.

Mark Kent, GM Racing manager: «Over the past decade, Corvette Racing has had some amazing accomplishments in the GTS and GT1 classes of competition, including winning 77 races and eight consecutive ALMS championships.

DETROIT (Aug. 3, 2016)-- Less than two weeks after adding another chapter to its already impressive record book, Corvette Racing rolls into familiar territory in pursuit of strengthening its GT Le Mans (GTLM) championship lead and resume as sports car racing's premier GTRacing rolls into familiar territory in pursuit of strengthening its GT Le Mans (GTLM) championship lead and resume as sports car racing's premier GTracing's premier GT team.

«Winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been the primary objective of the Corvette Racing program since its inception, but of equal importance is winning the ALMS GT manufacturers championship,» Fehan explained.

A multiple championship winning driver with Corvette racing in North America, the Bedfordshire - born will be lining up in his canary - yellow Corvette C6.R race car next Saturday, April 17 on the streets of Long Beach, California against fellow competitors in BMWs, Ferraris, Ford GTs, Jaguars and Porsches.

After a disastrous race two weeks ago at Circuit of The Americas in Texas, when the No. 4 Corvette C6.R of Gavin and his team mate Tommy Milner was retired prematurely due to a gearbox issue, the duo knew that they needed nothing less than a GT win in order to keep their championship hopes alive.

Coming here and getting into this championship — first with Panoz and then in GT racing — has been a super privilege.

«It was a total team effort for Chevrolet to win the GT manufacturers» championship, Corvette Racing to win the GT team championship, and Antonio and Jan to win GT the drivers» championship in the final season of the American Le Mans Series.»

And I think in GT that we have proven pretty well that the chassis and package — no matter where it was raced — was competitive, fast and won championships and everything there is to win in production - based racing.

The long - time Corvette Racing factory driver arrived in Texas with a two point advantage in the GT Drivers» championship standings but the weekend never ran entirely smoothly for Olly and his team mate in the No. 4 Corvette C6.R, Tommy Milner.

The positions is a solid one for Corvette Racing and for the drivers, who are leading in the American Le Mans Series» GT Drivers championship.

Following a victory in the last round at Watkins Glen International, Corvette Racing will arrive at the circuit formerly known as Mosport International Raceway with championship leads in the TUDOR Championship's GT Le Mans (GTLM) driver, team and manufacturer standings.

The GT - spec C6.R won 12 times from 2009 through 2013, plus a 2011 win at Le Mans, leading Corvette Racing and Chevrolet to team and manufacturer championships in 2012 and 2013.

It'd be cool to win one of the races of the Patron North American Endurance Cup but the GT championship is what matters and we have to make sure we get the most out of tomorrow.

Corvette Racing's Oliver Gavin and Tom Milner might look, on a lap chart, to have experienced a roller - coaster of highs and lows at different times through the race, but the GT championship points» leaders were able to not only retain their hold on the lead but extend it, thanks to their eventual fourth place finish.

The British Corvette Racing driver, together with his 2012 championship - winning team mate Tommy Milner, is now second in the GT points» standings and only 5 points behind BMW's Dirk Müller.

Two weeks after both its Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars completed the Le Mans 24 Hours, Corvette Racing returns stateside to continue defense of its GT driver, team and manufacturer championships in the American Le Mans Series.

Fellows won 21 ALMS races in the C5 - R and captured the GTS drivers» championship three times, including twice with O'Connell.