Sentences with phrase «in sports car racing»

We think the most logical canvas would be the forthcoming BMW M6 GT3, which is due to replace the current Z4 GT3 in sports car racing in 2016.

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DETROIT (Jan. 24, 2017)-- One year ago, Corvette Racing produced one of the most iconic finishes in sports car racing history in the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

The spectators saw the two best teams in sports car racing go toe - to - toe today, and I'm very proud of the effort that everyone put forth.»

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Now, McLaren has become a force in sports car racing with its GT3 (650S) and GT4 (570S) models.

From Carroll Shelby's start in sports car racing, to his dream of building a world - class sports car, to the impact the Cobra had on the motoring world that is stronger than ever today, this book has it all.

LE MANS, France (June 8, 2015)-- Corvette Racing's chance to write another chapter in sports car racing history is here.

He swept positions one through six, and that's not bad even for Ferrari, whose championships in sports car racing are past counting.

Building the NSX GT race car to GT3 spec would make it eligible to compete in a number of different series, but not the premier event in sports car racing.

Jaguar has a long history of success in sports car racing, endurance and touring cars.

He has seven career victories in the series, and he made his impact in sports car racing in 2007 as a prototype rookie at Penske Racing with three victories.

«I was very green in sports car racing and was paired with a couple of legends in Ron (Fellows) and Johnny (O'Connell).

In the sports car racing world, you've got the Le Mans 24 Hours, Sebring and Petit Le Mans.

I'm not disappointed — Olivier has proven himself to be one of the best qualifiers in sports car racing.

The goal in sports car racing and almost any kind of in motorsports in general is to win Le Mans.

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«Just like our full - season lineup, Jordan and Marcel have proven themselves repeatedly on the biggest stages in sports car racing.

«We understand the importance that facilities like Mazda Raceway play in sports car racing, which is why we've remained dedicated to the facility for so many years.

Alex Job Racing, who has one of the best records in sports car racing, has Bell and co-pilot Bill Sweedler driving the first factory - backed Lotus to participate in the American Le Mans Series.

Today, with more than 28,000 victories, Porsche is recognized as the world's most successful marque in sports car racing.

Bacarella, competing in his first full - time season in sports car racing, is eager to race on the short and challenging Lime Rock Park circuit.

«Chevrolet's reputation for excellence in sports car racing is well documented, and the brand is clearly a fan favorite,» said David Pettit, IMSA vice president, marketing.

Apart from an Aussie in the race there's now a New Zealander — Brendon Hartley, who had great success with Porsche in sports car racing, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice.

So much has changed in sports car racing in the past 50 years or so that it's a nice connection to the heritage to find something that hasn't: In 1960, the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race was every bit the critical warm - up to the 24 Hours of Le Mans that it is now, considered comparably stressful on driver and machinery due to the brutally rough Sebring road course, fashioned in part from acres and acres of World War II - era concrete left over from...

We believe none of this should make much difference to Jaguar fans, who now find their marque squarely back in the sports car race.

No matter the race series or race car, Flying Lizard Motorsports has proven to be a championship contender in sports car racing.

Going the distance Parente, Barnicoat and Sellers all have competed in endurance races throughout their careers in sports car racing, which will help when strategizing for the third round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge — the first - ever American round in series history.

Some of the most recognizable names in sports car racing have driven for BMW: Lehto, Kristensen, Hans Stuck, Boris Said and Bill Auberlen, to name a few.

Wisconsin - based racers Augie Pabst and Jim Jeffords excelled in sports car racing in the early»60s with their Chevy - powered machines.

By far the largest number of entries in sports car races like the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, or the 12 Hours of Sebring, are Porsche 911s.

This week on Double Stint, John Dagys and Ryan Myrehn recap the Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Virginia, break down the news of the week in sports car racing, and catch up with GMG Racing team owner and driver James Sofronas.

The Vantage GTE has clinched countless poles, podiums, wins and fastest laps in sports car races around the globe, including classics such as the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Sebring 12 Hours.

The Lotus 40 marked the last attempt of Team Lotus in sports car racing.

Backed by Nissan, he has since competed extensively in sports car racing and completed one season in single seaters; he's finished with a class podium at the Le Mans 24 Hours and as runner - up in the Toyota Racing Series in New Zealand.

«When I started in sports car racing, I wanted to win the Daytona 24 - hour, Sebring 12 - hour and Le Mans 24 - hour races.

We also welcome championship talents Ryan Briscoe and Robin Liddell to the Corvette Racing program for the opening two races of an exciting new chapter in sports car racing.»

The circuit, which opened in 2012, has played host to Corvette Racing and other top teams in sports car racing every year since 2013.

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He's also inquired with teams about potential opportunities in Brazil and in sports car racing, after making his debut in the Grand - Am Rolex Series at the Brickyard Grand Prix in July.

The GT is powered by a 3.5 - litre twin turbo V6 that's been tried and tested, and which has won several times, in sports car racing.

«There may have been some in the sports car racing community who had questions about the capability and resolve of Corvette Racing after our initial struggles in GT,» said Doug Fehan, Corvette Racing program manager.

In sports car racing, he was runner - up at the 2007 American Le Mans Series LMP2 class, and won the 2013 12 Hours of Sebring LMP2 class, the 2008 and 2013 Petit Le Mans LMP2 class, the 2015 24 Hours of Daytona GTLM class, and finished third overall at the 2008 24 Hours of Daytona.

Acura has a storied history in sports car racing, particularly with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).

«The Continental Monterey Grand Prix powered by Mazda will be packed with the best in sports car racing, an action - filled weekend for everyone,» said Gill Campbell, CEO / General Manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.