Sentences with phrase «backed race championship»

We expect strong grids in 2017, once again making the Milltek Sport Volkswagen Racing Cup by far the most successful manufacturer - backed race championship in the UK.

Not exact matches

Clark's second and final F1 championship was won in style back in 1965 with a five - race run of victories, from the sport's trip to Spa in Belgium to the German GP at the Nurburgring.

But in the race Barrichello dropped back and eventually got a puncture, whilst Button fought his way up to fifth in a fine display of overtaking and took a remarkable championship victory for the Brawn team.

The Brazilian made his debut with Sauber back in 2002 and had a long spell with Ferrari where he achieved 11 race victories, also coming desperately close to the world championship in the dramatic 2008 season finale, where Massa missed out on the title by a single point.

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.

Discussing the possibility of a return to a mainstream motorsport championship, Monger stated his plan was «to get back into a single seater race car for 2018.»

Hamilton was fine, but he'll be starting the race from pretty much right at the back, much to the annoyance of Sebastian Vettel, who probably wished he'd made an error like that a couple of race ago when he still had a chance of the championship.

Hill (who was his closest championship challenger heading into the race) took pole but his car wouldn't start on the parade lap and he had to start from the back, all - but guaranteeing Prost the championship as long as he got to the finish ahead of his teammate.

But unless something crazy happens in the last two races he'll be ending his career with 11 wins, 16 poles, and a best of second in the championship back in 2008 - though he could so easily have been a champion.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview: Lewis Hamilton has the momentum going into the race having won three back to back races as he got himself back into the title race but with Rosberg still ahead by 9 points Hamilton needs a miracle to get the better of Rosberg in championship race.

• «Back in the day»:) Competed at four Canadian National championships while on the Ontario provincial snowboard race team from 2002 - 2005.

DJ Werkmeister wins the race and dashes any chances that Ryan can catch back up and win the championship.

The first priority is to get back to winning Formula 1 races and world championships.

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Roaring Toward Chance at Three Straight Wins Three - day test at Daytona for three - time Rolex 24 class winner First step toward defending Manufacturer's, Driver's and Team's championships All six Corvette Racing endurance drivers set to attend Corvette Racing finished 1 - 2 in 2016, separated by just 0.034 seconds at finish DETROIT (Jan. 4, 2017)-- It's time for Corvette Racing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing lapsRACING AT DAYTONA: Roaring Toward Chance at Three Straight Wins Three - day test at Daytona for three - time Rolex 24 class winner First step toward defending Manufacturer's, Driver's and Team's championships All six Corvette Racing endurance drivers set to attend Corvette Racing finished 1 - 2 in 2016, separated by just 0.034 seconds at finish DETROIT (Jan. 4, 2017)-- It's time for Corvette Racing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing lapsRacing endurance drivers set to attend Corvette Racing finished 1 - 2 in 2016, separated by just 0.034 seconds at finish DETROIT (Jan. 4, 2017)-- It's time for Corvette Racing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing lapsRacing finished 1 - 2 in 2016, separated by just 0.034 seconds at finish DETROIT (Jan. 4, 2017)-- It's time for Corvette Racing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing lapsRacing to again head back to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first testing laps of...

CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD ATLANTA: Runner - Up Finish for GTLM Champions Garcia, Magnussen, Rockenfeller place second in No. 3 Corvette C7.R Impressive drive - back nets fourth for Milner, Gavin, F & aumlssle Result caps championship - winning day for Corvette Racing, Chevrole Four GTLM victories on season for Corvette Racing BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2017)-- Corvette Racing capped its championship - winning season Saturday with a runner - up finish at Road Atlanta's Petit Le Mans for Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Mike Rockenfeller in the No. 3 MoRACING AT ROAD ATLANTA: Runner - Up Finish for GTLM Champions Garcia, Magnussen, Rockenfeller place second in No. 3 Corvette C7.R Impressive drive - back nets fourth for Milner, Gavin, F & aumlssle Result caps championship - winning day for Corvette Racing, Chevrole Four GTLM victories on season for Corvette Racing BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2017)-- Corvette Racing capped its championship - winning season Saturday with a runner - up finish at Road Atlanta's Petit Le Mans for Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Mike Rockenfeller in the No. 3 MoRacing, Chevrole Four GTLM victories on season for Corvette Racing BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2017)-- Corvette Racing capped its championship - winning season Saturday with a runner - up finish at Road Atlanta's Petit Le Mans for Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Mike Rockenfeller in the No. 3 MoRacing BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2017)-- Corvette Racing capped its championship - winning season Saturday with a runner - up finish at Road Atlanta's Petit Le Mans for Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Mike Rockenfeller in the No. 3 MoRacing capped its championship - winning season Saturday with a runner - up finish at Road Atlanta's Petit Le Mans for Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Mike Rockenfeller in the No. 3 Mobil...

In all, Corvette Racing has now earned 11 Driver titles and 12 Team championships in North American professional sports car racing dating back toRacing has now earned 11 Driver titles and 12 Team championships in North American professional sports car racing dating back toracing dating back to 2001.

Fässler, Rockenfeller to support team's long - distance program in 2018 DETROIT (Dec. 21, 2017)-- Corvette Racing is bringing back two well - known, championship - winning drivers for...

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...

Familiar Names to Make Up Corvette Racing North American Endurance Driving Roster Fässler, Rockenfeller to support team's long - distance program in 2018 Team has three Rolex 24 and 11 Sebring victories Duo a part of three victories for Corvette Racing since start of 2016 Corvette Racing set to embark on 20th season of competition DETROIT (Dec. 21, 2017)-- Corvette Racing is bringing back two well - known, championship - winning drivers for North America's biggest events in endurance sports car.

Now we have to focus on Road Atlanta and do what we can to move Antonio and Chevrolet back into the championship lead at the end of the last race.»

An overjoyed Oliver said afterwards: «It means an awful lot to win here, coming off the back of last year's championship, which was a fantastic year for everyone at Corvette Racing, especially as we missed out on the «big ones» in 2012.

Since his stint in the factory - backed Corvettes, he has gone on to win championships with Cadillac Racing.

After a couple of rough races, especially at Mosport, it was great to bounce back and get another win and the championship lead back.

We know we have the best team in the pit lane and Tommy is a fantastic partner in the car — we proved it to everyone last year by winning the championship and I'm keen to put the difficulties of our last few races behind us and get back to where we were at Sebring!»

From us leading in the championship and being in control of our title run, now we are very much on the back foot with only two races to go and us having to have other people run into poor luck.

DETROIT (Sept. 15, 2016)-- Corvette Racing is bringing back two endurance racing all - stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar ChampioRacing is bringing back two endurance racing all - stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Champioracing all - stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Ironically, the French team's lead driver was Olivier Beretta, who's won back - to - back GT1 championships with Oliver Gavin since he joined Corvette Racing in 2004.

Fässler, Rockenfeller Back with Corvette Racing for Petit Le Mans Endurance teammates rejoin team at Road Atlanta IMSA finale DETROIT (Sept. 15, 2016)-- Corvette Racing is bringing back two endurance racing all - stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar ChampionsBack with Corvette Racing for Petit Le Mans Endurance teammates rejoin team at Road Atlanta IMSA finale DETROIT (Sept. 15, 2016)-- Corvette Racing is bringing back two endurance racing all - stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar ChampioRacing for Petit Le Mans Endurance teammates rejoin team at Road Atlanta IMSA finale DETROIT (Sept. 15, 2016)-- Corvette Racing is bringing back two endurance racing all - stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar ChampioRacing is bringing back two endurance racing all - stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championsback two endurance racing all - stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Champioracing all - stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Coming off dominant back - to - back championship seasons, winning seven titles in the past two years, Wayne Taylor Racing and Prestige Performance Racing has confirmed its driver lineup for the upcoming Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America season.

He'll also have the support of his teammate, Olivier Beretta, and the backing of the championship - winning Corvette Racing crew.

ELKHART LAKE, Wisc. — Chevrolet captured a fourth - straight ALMS GTS Manufacturers» championship on Saturday with a class victory by the factory - backed Corvette C5 - R race cars at Road America.

«America's National Park of Speed» the next challenge for Corvette teams in TUDOR Championship Corvette C7.Rs back at Road America for second time in 2014 Corvette Daytona Prototype teams seek first Elkhart Lake victory Chevrolet enters with lead in Prototype, GTLM championships DETROIT — Four Corvette Daytona Prototypes and the Corvette Racing team's two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will contend for class victories this weekend at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

The battle for the championship heated up in Rounds 15 and 16 at Miller Motorsports Park with O'Connell again winning back to back races to climb up the standings behind Dalziel and Beretta and eventually taking the lead in points after the penultimate round at Sonoma.

Michael Cooper went back - to - back in Pirelli World Challenge competition at Sonoma Raceway, and Patrick Long added the Sprint championship to the Overall title he earned Saturday with a runner - up finish in Race 2.

There are varying rules and stipulations throughout the championships; for instance Classic Championship Season contains 12 rounds worth of 5 laps, 25 %, 50 % or full distance races in which your 19 opponents can choose the same car as much as they want with points scoring reverting back to the former system of 10 points for a win and only the top six cars scoring points, while Sprint Championship contains six 5 lap races in which a full grid of modern cars have their grid order randomised for the first race with championship order being reversed to decide grid positions; therefore providing a set of unique championships that feel fresh and are thoroughly entertaining to participate in.