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Uwe Alzen strikes again
17.02.2008:
Uwe Alzen strikes again
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Uwe Alzen dominated the second Speedcar Series round at Sentul, Indonesia today. The German started fourth on the grid but fought his way ahead of Nicolas Navarro, touring car guest star Klaus Ludwig, and local favourite and pole-sitter Ananda Mikola to assume the lead on the eighth lap.
Alzen built himself a comfortable lead and controlled the race from there, leaving Mikola and the rest to fight over second place.
"I'm delighted to win the race," said Alzen, "but it's very hard work. It's very hot in the car and 45 minutes is a long time. Malaysia is going to be very tough as well."
Frenchman David Terrien was Mikola's closest challenger in the early stages, but he fell away as Jean Alesi made a spirited charge through the field. The former Ferrari grand prix driver started down in eighth place, but he stormed relentlessly past car after car until he arrived on Mikola's tail in the dying moments of the race.
The large home crowd cheered on Indonesian local Mikola, but it was to no avail as Alesi dived ahead of him with less than two minutes remaining and added a second place to the win he scored yesterday.
Terrien held on to fourth place, ahead of a race-long battle for fifth that was eventually won by Mattias Lauda, ahead of Ludwig and Johnny Herbert.
Indonesian Moreno Soeprapto suffered a tyre puncture at the race today putting him out of the running, much to the disappointment of the grandstands filled to their capacity with supporters. The crowd was ecstatic to have the other local hero Ananda Mikola take the podium though.
The points classification at the end of Round 2 is as follows:
1. Jean Alesi, 18 points
2. Uwe Alzen, 14
3. Mathias Lauda, 12
4. David Terrien, 10
5. Johnny Herbert, 8
6. Ananda Mikola, 7
7. Klaus Ludwig, 5
8. Nicolas Navarro, 3
9. Ukyo Katayama, 1
Speedcar Series will now move on to the next round on the Sepang International Circuit as the support race to the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix on the 22nd and 23rd of March, 2008.
About Speedcar Series
The Speedcar Series is a one-make stockcar-style competition featuring identical 620bhp cars. The series is based in Dubai, and is taking place across Asia and the Middle East. The series features a mix of ex-Formula One and international drivers. A prize-fund of USD 3 million will be distributed to drivers at the end of the season, with the eventual champion receiving USD 600,000.
About Grand Racing
Beginning 2008, with strong partnerships in promoting the events, Speedcar Series jointly collaborates with GP2 Asia in 5 races as 'Grand Racing' event. Two of which will be coinciding with F1 in Malaysia and Bahrain.
TV Rights Speedcar Series TV rights are distributed by One-o-one UK Ltd
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Sentul Race 1 classification
16.02.2008
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Grand Racing™ 2008 - Round 2 - Sentul
Race 3 Preliminary Classification after 27 Laps - 107.055 Kms
1 27 J. ALESI FRA Speedcar Team 27 45:48.803 140.205 1:33.237 16
2 21 M. LAUDA AUT G.P.C. Team 27 45:54.263 5.460 139.927 1:33.447 14
3 69 J. HERBERT GBR Speedcar Team 27 10.160 4.700 45:58.963 139.689 1:33.564 14
4 20 D more >> |
Alesi finds his form in Sentul
16.02.2008
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Jean Alesi charged to his maiden Speedcar Series victory at Sentul, Indonesia today.
The former grand prix winner only qualified eighth, but he stormed through the pack to hit front before half distance. Once in front he controlled the race and maintained a safe gap back to Mattias Lauda in second. more >> |
Sentul Qualifying Session results
16.02.2008
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Grand Racing™ 2008 - Round 2 - Sentul
1 18 A. MIKOLA Speedcar Team 1:38.013 12 100.000 145.633 10:47:13
2 8 U. ALZEN Phoenix Racing 1:39.122 15 101.131 1.109 144.004 10:50:30
3 21 M. LAUDA G.P.C. Team 1:39.203 101.214 1.190 0.081 15 143.886 10:53:40
4 10 G. MORBIDELLI Speedcar Team 1:39.353 101.367 1.340 0.150 10 143.669 10:47:19
5 6 more >> |
New team joins Speedcar Series
16.02.2008
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Molitor Racing Systems (MRS) is the latest team to join the Speedcar ranks. The new entry was announced on the advent of Speedcar Series™ race in Indonesia this weekend.
The German team will be represented by Asian Formula 3 Champion, Ananda Mikola and Formula Asia National Champion, Moreno Soeprapto in Round 2, racing on home territory at the Sentul International Circui more >> |
Speedcar Series at Sentul Circuit in Indonesia
15.02.2008
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Speedcar Series is in Indonesia for Round 2 of the Grand Racing events. The V8 620 bhp stockcars will be racing at the Sentul International Circuit on Saturday and Sunday, the 16th and 17th of February, 2008.
Approximately 100,000 spectators are expected this weekend to watch more >> |
Speedcar Series storms Indonesia
14.02.2008
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Speedcar Series is in Indonesia for Round 2 of the Grand Racing events. The V8 620 bhp stockcars will be racing at the Sentul International Circuit on Saturday and Sunday, the 16th and 17th of February, 2008.
Approximately 100,000 spectators are expected this weekend to watch local heroes Ananda Mikola more >> |
Phoenix Racing takes on a second Speedcar
12.02.2008
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Phoenix Racing will have a second car and driver, Klaus Ludwig, in Indonesia on the 16th and 17th of February. He will be driving the Alternative Capital Invest (ACI) sponsored "Legends Car" spearheaded by a different celebrity driver at each of the 4 Speedcar Series rounds left this season.
The German team will now have countrymen Uwe Alzen and Klaus Ludwig taking the w more >> |
Video Nicolas Navarro en Speedcar Series à Dubai
12.02.2008
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Trois semaines après la première course de Speedcar Series à Dubaï, Nicolas Navarro participera à la fin de cette semaine à l'épreuve de Sentul en Indonésie.
En attendant de savoir s'il concrétisera la grande forme affichée dans les Emirats Arabes Unis, nous vous communiquons un lien avec une spectaculaire vidéo disponible sur Youtube. On y voit la maîtrise de Nico au dép more >> |
Nicolas Navarro n’a pas prêché dans le désert !
06.02.2008
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Nicolas Navarro, pilote Speedcar Series #71 Grand Racing Dubaï, 25 & 26 janvier 2008
On le savait rapide au volant d’une monoplace et d’une GT, on sait maintenant que Nicolas Navarro est à la hauteur du challenge de la Speedcar Series et de ses bolides de 620 chevaux ! Face à u more >> |
Double podium for Mathias Lauda at Dubai with encouragement of Michael Schumacher
26.01.2008
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Undoubtedly positive debut for GPC Squadra Corse in the Speedcar championship at Dubai. Yesterday, Mathias Lauda concluded race one in third position, after the second time in qualifying, scoring in this way the first podium of the team in this series. The Austrian was protagonist of a long battle with more >> |
Morbidelli sweeps second Speedcar win
26.01.2008
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Gianni Morbidelli won his second consecutive Speedcar race held at the Dubai Autodrome today. His victory was witnessed by special spectator, Michael Schumacher who watched the action from the Speedcar garages.
Mathias Lauda came in second, gaining a position since yesterday's race where he finished more >> |
Gianni Morbidelli wins inaugural race
25.01.2008
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Gianni Morbidelli triumphed in the inaugural Speedcar race this afternoon at the Dubai Autodrome with an 8 second lead over the two other podium drivers â€" German, Uwe Alzen and Austrian, Mathias Lauda.
With the exception of Gianni, starting from pole position and dominating the race through all of the 20 laps, the race was thrilling and close with drivers battling for more >> |
Phoenix Racing Team joins Speedcar Series
24.01.2008
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On the eve of the inaugural race, Speedcar Series has a new team in Phoenix Racing with Uwe Alzen taking the wheel. The team driver will make his debut at the Grand Racing event on the 25th and 26th of January at the Dubai Autodrome.
Phoenix Racing based at Nurburgring, Germany was founded in 1999 to take part in the German Touring Car Championship. Having participated i more >> |
A new challenge is about to begin for GPC Squadra Corse
23.01.2008
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The first official race of the Speedcar, the new series that will support GP2 Asia Series between January and April and some Formula One races as well, will be held next weekend at Dubai.
GPC Squadra Corse will be the only Italian team to take part to the championship. The car at a first look seems very si more >> |
Speedcars rev engines for debut season
18.01.2008
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Speedcar Series stock cars will line the grid on the 25th and 26th of this month at the Dubai Autodrome for its inaugural season. Last week the V8 620 brake horse power identical stock cars passed the FIA dynamic crash tests in Europe and are preparing to race in their debut 2008 series as part of the FIA cale more >> |
Speedcar spectacular demo-run wows Dubai public
17.11.2007
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Speedcar provided nail-biting excitement and showed off incredible driving prowess to the visitors at the Dubai Autodrome during their demonstration run this weekend on the 16th and 17th. Race fans are now geared up for the Series that begins on the 26th of January in Dubai, the Speedcar home turf.
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Countdown to Speedcar debut continues in Dubai
16.11.2007
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Following the successful Speedcar exhibition event at the Bahrain International Circuit two weeks ago, organisers bring the teams, drivers and cars to the Dubai Autodrome on Friday, November 16, and Saturday, November 17.
This weekend Speedcar makes a thundering start on its home circuit. A white-knuckle debut demonstration by the Dubai-based series will feature at the Mo more >> |
Action all the way in Speedcar exhibition
03.11.2007
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The world-premiere of the Speedcar Series at the Bahrain International Circuit has been hailed a resounding success by organisers.
With a 2-day festival of motorsport providing the ideal backdrop, Speedcar Series had the eyes of the race fans fixed on it as all the competition's dri more >> |
Crowds thrilled by Speedcar debut at Bahrain Circuit
02.11.2007
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Race tracks across Asia and the Middle-East will never be the same again after the Speedcar Series made its thrilling debut at the Bahrain International Circuit today.
Many supporters flocked to the circuit to see the cars that will take part in the new-for-2008 competition hit the track together for the very first time. Speedcar's drivers have been pushing their cars cl more >> |
Speedcar on track for Bahrain green light
01.11.2007
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Innovation keeps things fresh, and the latest addition to the exhilarating world of motorsport promises to provide a suspense-filled, high-octane mix of speed, noise, and genuine excitement. The brand new SpeedCar series is set to become one of the world's most competitive race events and in preparation there will be an exhibition event at the Bahrain International circuit from N more >> |
Stage set for Speedcar debut
30.10.2007
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Race fans visiting the Bahrain International Circuit later this week can expect a feast for the senses as Speedcar Series drivers perform the pioneering public demonstrations of the new car.
Between Thursday, November 1, and Saturday, November 3, spectators at the Bahrain circuit can be amongst the first worldwide to sample the colours, noise and smells of the new series more >> |
Indian School Students Meet Their Hero Narain Karthikeyan
29.10.2007
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Indian motorsport legend Narain Karthikeyan landed in Bahrain on Monday morning and was taken straight from the airport to a function with over two thousand school children at the Indian School in Isa Town. Karthikeyan who is no stranger to Bahrain, having raced here in the 2005 Gulf Air Bahr more >> |
UP, the newest team for the Speedcar Series
23.10.2007
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Union Properties (UP) announced that they will be promoters of a team of two drivers for the coming 2008 Speedcar Series with two cars. French sportscar ace David Terrien will team-up with UAE national Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum to form this formidable UP team.
The pair has been announced as the latest driving team partnership in the Pan-Asian and Middle Eastern championsh more >> |
Michelin deal for Speedcar Series
19.10.2007
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Globally renowned tyre manufacturer Michelin has signed a deal with Speedcar Series to provide racing rubber for all cars over the next three seasons.
With three months to go until Speedcar's debut race at the Dubai Autodrome on January 26, organisers have confirmed that all 24 competitors will use 33/70.15 tyres designed specifically by the French company more >> |
Speedcar secure exclusive television rights deal
17.10.2007
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Speedcar Series has secured an exclusive deal with media group One-o-One to distribute the worldwide television rights for the all-new series.
The announcement follows quickly from the news earlier this week that Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Management (FOM) organisation will provide high-quality F1-style TV feed for the competition when it begins at the Dubai Autodro more >> |
Ecclestone gives thumbs-up for Speedcar Series
17.10.2007
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Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has given his thumbs-up to the new Speedcar Series, after yesterday it was announced his Formula One Management (FOM) organisation would supply TV feed for the championship when it begins in January.
Ecclestone said: "Speedcar have been working extremely hard to put together their championship in a very short time, and I am pl more >> |
Speedcar schedules to receive F1-quality TV coverage
17.10.2007
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Speedcar Series
Speedcar Series fans will be treated to the highest-quality TV coverage of the championship after organisers agreed a TV production deal with Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Management (FOM). The deal will see F1-style coverage beamed around the world, ensuring that the new series is given the very best possible exposure across the globe.
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Indonesia committed to the success of Grand Racing event
29.09.2007
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Speedcar Series welcomes another Indonesian driver onboard for the inaugural Season. Ananda Mikola has decided to team up with his brother, Moreno Soeprapto in the championship with car number 18.
Ananda has been racing across Asia and Europe, with numerous wins throughout his career. He will jumpstart his stock car racing career in the Middle East with Speedcar Series de more >> |
Indonesian champion joins Speedcar Series
21.09.2007
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Former Indonesian Formula 3 champion Moreno Soeprapto is the latest racer to confirm his participation in the first-ever Speedcar Series.
The 25-year-old, known as 'Reno', made his racing debut at the age of 12 in national karting championships, and is now regarded as one of Indonesia's best drivers, having competed in various single-seater and touring car series.
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Grand Racing calendar revealed for Speedcar Series
18.09.2007
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The brand new Speedcar Series will feature an eight-date, 16 race calendar on tracks across Asia and the Middle East for the championship's debut season, beginning on November 3.
Speedcar Series will be supported by the first-ever GP2 Asia championship at the five race meetings scheduled between the start of 2008, and the season finale on April 28. The racing weekends wi more >> |
Narain Karthikeyan tests Speedcars
16.08.2007
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Narain Karthikeyan, AT&T Williams F1 Test Driver, along with Indonesian saloon car racer Moreno Soeprapto and his brother Ananda Mikola were joined by Swiss regional stock car racer Alexandre Maus and Italian rally driver Nico Caldarola, to test two of the championship's 650bhp cars at the Dubai Autodrome, completing over 60 laps in total.
Commenting after their runs more >> |
Katayama joins Speedcar revolution
09.08.2007
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Ukyo Katayama has confirmed he will take the Speedcar Series challenge later this year when he enters in the inaugural Grand Racing event. The Japanese star is the latest ex-Formula One driver to announce he will battle for the championship's 600,000 US dollars first prize.
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Team First Centreville joins Speedcar Series
24.07.2007
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Team First Centreville is the latest squad to be added to the growing ranks of the new Asia and Middle-East based Speedcar Series.
Fabien Giroix, driver and team manager, was attracted to the competition by his friend Jean Alesi, whom he competed with in championships like Coupe Renault 5 and Formula 3000 in the past. Alesi, together with a number of former-F1 drivers, h more >> |
Italian team joins the Speedcar ranks
14.07.2007
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GPC Squadra Corse is the first privateer team that has announced it will compete for the 600,000 US Dollars top prize in the brand new Speedcar Series.
Interest in the championship, based in Asia and the Middle East continues to grow, and GPC, which has a history of racing success in GT series with Ferrari, has confirmed it will enter two cars in the competition, which i more >> |
Interview with Benoit Lamonerie
11.06.2007
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Q: Benoit, tell us a little about yourself and your background.
A: I am thirty year-old Frenchman, and former racing driver, member of the "Filiere Elf" in 1997. My career moved into event management when I started working for the French Motorsport Federation and later with Stephane Ratel on the Super Racing Weekend (SRW) series.
I was put in charge more >> |
Interview with Jean Alesi
31.05.2007
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New Speedcar Series driver and former F1 and DTM star Jean Alesi spoke on his move to the series from his home in Switzerland.
Q: How did you find out about the Speedcar Series?
A: I met Benoit Lamonerie and Luciano Secchi, the promoters of Speedcar, at last yea more >> |
Racing return for Narain Karthikeyan
23.03.2007
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India's first Formula One driver is the latest big name to sign up for a brand new stock car championship starting later this year.
Former Jordan racer, and current Williams tester Narain Karthikeyan, has been added to the growing list of motors more >> |
Alesi tops Speedcar test
07.03.2007
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March 7th, 2007
Speedcar Series new boy Jean Alesi topped the timesheets as the successful first test session of the brand new stock car championship came to an end.
The Frenchman, who completed 46 laps during the two-day test more >> |
Successful test for Speedcar Series
06.03.2007
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The first testing day of the brand new Speedcar Series has been hailed a success by drivers and engineers.
Former Formula One drivers Jean Alesi, Johnny Herbert, Stefan Johansson, and Gianni Morbidelli, were joined by American stock car racers Mike Bliss and Tony Avy, to more >> |
