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Speedcar Series announces night race in Qatar
28.01.2009
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| The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) will host Speedcar Series' first night race at the Losail International Circuit on 12-14 February, 2009. The agreement, signed between the two parties, covers the Grand Racing more >> |
Johnny Herbert takes his first win in Bahrain
24.01.2009
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Johnny Herbert won the second Speedcar Series race held in Bahrain this afternoon. It was a win that came down to the wire with Gianni Morbidelli in second spot and a surprise podium for new driver Thomas Biagi in third. The reverse grid more >> |
Alesi wins Race 1 in Bahrain
23.01.2009
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Jean Alesi won the first Speedcar Series race of the weekend at the Bahrain International Circuit. The Frenchman who started second on the grid was joined on the podium by Heinz Harald Frentzen in second position and Joh more >> |
Poor luck in the Bahrain Speedcar Race 1 for Durango.
23.01.2009
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Jacques Villeneuve took the start from the tenth place of the starting grid, because of an electric problem which slowed him during qualifying, and finished in the same position because of an hard contact with a competitor. Ch more >> |
Frentzen in form at Bahrain Practice
22.01.2009
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| Heinz Harald Frentzen topped the hour long Speedcar Series practice session this afternoon at the Bahrain International Circuit ahead of two races to follow this weekend on Friday and Saturday. The German d more >> |
New drivers join Speedcar Series line-up in Bahrain
21.01.2009
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| The Speedcar Series Season opened in Dubai last month. Vitantonio Liuzzi swept the Qualifying session and Race 1. He was joined on the podium by Heinz Harald Frentzen in second place and Gianni Morbidelli in third. Liuzzi's team mate, UAE's Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum finished 5th in the first race bringing the UP Team to the top of the points scale. Season 1 Champion Briton Johnn more >> |
Speedcar Series 2008-2009 - Calendar 2009
26.12.2008
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| 22/01 BRN Bahrain26/02 UAE Dubai03/04 MAL Sepang*24/04 BRN Bahrain* Sous réserve de l'homologation du circuit / Subject to the homologation of the circuit.- FIA - December 2008 - more >> |
Dubai Race 1 classification
05.12.2008
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The Race 1 preliminary classification is as follows:
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Spectacular Dubai debut for Liuzzi in Dubai
05.12.2008
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Ex-Formula 1 racer Vitantonio Liuzzi won the opening round of the second Speedcar season after a dramatic encounter at the Dubai Autodrome.
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Durango - upside down
05.12.2008
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Results with an opposite sense for Durango in Speedcar.
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Real pleasure for Durango in Dubai
04.12.2008
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Durango made a very positive debut in Speedcar Series today.
Jacques Villeneuve finished the practice session at P6, because of a problem with the throttle which distur more >> |
Formula One drivers line half the grid at Speedcar Series opener
04.12.2008
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The opening race to Speedcar Series Season 2 begins tomorrow at the Dubai Autodrome. 14 drivers will take to the grid representing seven professional teams at the 2-day race weekend. more >> |
Seven teams race at Speedcar Series opening round at Dubai Autodrome
03.12.2008
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Speedcar Series' second season begins this weekend at the Dubai Autodrome with 14 cars on the grid. The Speedcars will be run by 7 teams from six countries across Europe, the Middle East and United States.
Two of the current seven teams participated in Speedcar Series last season. They are German Phoenix Racing who also race in DTM, more >> |
Durango in Speedcar Series
01.12.2008
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Besides the GP2 Series, this week Durango will enter the Speedcar Series as well.
The scuderia from Ve more >> |
Vitantonio Liuzzi tops final Speedcar Series test
25.11.2008
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Formula One Force India driver Vitantonio Liuzzi clocked the quickest lap at the Speedcar Series test that ended today at the Dubai Autodrome. He was among five other drivers that took the wheel at the final test before the start of Season 2 on 5-6 December, 2008. Liuzzi did not drive yesterday but managed to clock the fastest lap at this afternoon's session, quicker more >> |
Villeneuve sets fastest lap at Speedcar Series test session
24.11.2008
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Jacques Villeneuve set the pace on the first day of the Speedcar Series test session at the Dubai Autodrome. This 2-day test is the final one before the start of Season 2 on 5-6 December, 2008. more >> |
Successful Speedcar test for James Grunwell
11.11.2008
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L-R: James Grunwell (THA), Johnny Herbert (GBR), Chris Buncombe (GBR) and Sakon Yamamoto (JPN). Speedcar Series Testing, Dubai, UAE, 10 November 2008 (photo Agnes Carlier)
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Speedcar Series test proves competitive
11.11.2008
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Jean Alesi set the fastest lap time for the second day in a row at the Speedcar Series test session that wrapped up today at the Dubai Autodrome.
Canadian Paul Tracy, former Indycar champion, began the morning with the quickest lap. That was before German driver Uwe Alzen and Alesi's nemesis from Season 1 pushed the Frenchman in a battle to set the pace. They wer more >> |
14 drivers test Speedcars at Dubai Autodrome
10.11.2008
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Speedcar Series today conducted the first of a 2 day test session at the Dubai Autodrome. Eight teams and 14 drivers attended the event.
Teams from various parts of the globe turned out to test the 6.2 litre V8 Speedcars including David Price Racing from the UK; Malaysian team Meritus Racing, Christian Jones Racing from Australia and German Phoenix Racing that also ran i more >> |
Speedcar Series announces 3 million US dollar prize pot
29.10.2008
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For Season 2, Speedcar Series is making the prize money more attractive to teams and drivers alike. The 3 million dollar prize pot includes 500,000 US dollars to the winning championship driver and an additional 500,000 US dollars to the winning championship team.
Drivers will also win pre-determined amounts of money for ea more >> |
Claudio Berro appointed new Operations Director of Speedcar Series
20.10.2008
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Speedcar Series announced today the appointment of Claudio Berro as Operations Director before the onset of Season 2 this December.
With 25 years of experience in the world of motorsport, Berro brings with him invaluable experience having served as Sporting Director of Peugeot-Italy, Team Manager and Press Officer of Ferrari F1 and then General Manager of Maserati and Fia more >> |
Speedcar Series conducts successful test session at the Dubai Autodrome
20.10.2008
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Speedcar Series has just spent 3 days testing new modifications made to their custom built cars. The brand new engines, suspension and composite panelled bodies were put through a gruelling routine at the Dubai Autodrome from 14-16 October, 2008.
Three Speedcars were set up for the test this week and among the host of teams and drivers in attendance were former F1 stars J more >> |
Speedcar Series announces Season 2 calendar
01.10.2008
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After a successful first season, Speedcar Series is unveiling new and exciting changes ahead of Season 2 scheduled to flag off in December this year.
Former F1 drivers will be back behind the wheel this season along with a host of other new teams and drivers battling it out for a substantial prize pot of 3 million US dollars.
The provisional calendar for th more >> |
Nicolas Navarro, pilote Speedcar Series #71 bilan de la saison
26.06.2008
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Spécial bilan saison 2007/2008
Nico parmi l’élite !
A mi-chemin entre la fin de l’édition 2007/2008 de la Speedcar Series et l more >> |
Speedcar Series conducts first test of new season
17.06.2008
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Speedcar Series has just completed a day and a half of rigorous testing on new components for the stockcars this afternoon at the Dubai Autodrome ahead of the second season commencing in October this year.
The stockcar tested on the track has been set up with new and improved prototypes of the suspension, Brembo braking sys more >> |
Nico calife des qualifs !
26.04.2008
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Nicolas Navarro, pilote Speedcar Series #71
Dubaï, 7ème et 8ème manches de la Speedcar Series, 11 et 12 avril 2008
La première saison de Speedcar Series s’est achevée à Dubaï, là où elle avait été lancée à la fin du mois de janvier. Auteur d’une impressionnante pole position, Nicola more >> |
Speedcar awards gala ends the season on a high
13.04.2008
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Speedcar Series' inaugural season came to a close last night with an awards gala celebrated at the One and Only Royal Mirage in Jumeirah, Dubai. Attended by drivers, teams, staff and socialites the gala recognised achievements by contributors and pilots across the season
A spectacular video with the highlights of the season started the evening off and was well received, j more >> |
Johnny Herbert wins again to take first Speedcar title
12.04.2008
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Johnny Herbert scored his second race victory of the weekend at the Dubai Autodrome on Saturday to seal the inaugural Speedcar Series title.
Herbert actually ended the season level on points with David Terrien, but scored more wins than the Frenchman throughout the season. Title rivals Uwe Alzen and Jean Alesi, who both started the event in stronger points positions, both more >> |
Herbert win sets up thrilling decider
11.04.2008
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Johnny Herbert scored a long overdue win in the first race of the Speedcar Series finale at Dubai Autodrome on Friday.
The three-time Formula 1 grand prix winner, who was dominating the last race in Bahrain until he was forced out with a gear selection issue, came out on top of the 40-minu more >> |
Alzen and Frentzen penalised, Morbidelli takes win in Bahrain
07.04.2008
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Gianni Morbidelli won the second Speedcar race today, taking the win away from Uwe Alzen who was penalised by the Bahrain Grand Prix stewards of the meeting for an incident on the track.
Alzen receiving a 10 second penalty for gaining an unfair advantage by cutting a corner to overtake Marchy Lee on the inside during the race. Morbidelli who finished second 8.489 seconds more >> |
Alzen makes his point
06.04.2008
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Uwe Alzen made amends for his exclusion from Saturday's Speedcar race in Bahrain by winning the Sunday event. The German had won the first race on the road, but was later excluded for not wearing his HANS device, which is mandated by the rules. Helped by a high rate of attrition, he was able to win the second race from the back of the grid.
"The race was absolutely fantas more >> |
Uwe Alzen excluded, David Terrien wins
05.04.2008
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Uwe Alzen's victory in the first race this morning was cancelled by the Bahrain Support Race Stewards of the meeting. The German driver was excluded from the race classification based on an official protest lodged by another team.
The Stewards found that the driver had not worn his HANS (Head and Neck Safety Device) during the race in contravention of the Series more >> |
Third success for Uwe Alzen in Bahrain
05.04.2008
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Uwe Alzen took the lead of the Speedcar Series after scoring his third win of the season in a dramatic Saturday morning race in Bahrain. The German beat the strongest field of F1 drivers assembled thus far.
New to the series for this race were 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, and his former Williams t more >> |
Herbert to lead the pack in Bahrain
04.04.2008
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Johnny Herbert took pole position on the grid of the first Speedcar Series race at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The qualifying session determined the starting grid for the first of two race days that begin tomorrow.
For most of the 45 minute qualifying, Johnny stayed ahead on the time board. The Briton was ousted by Stefan Johansson on a couple of laps before quickening his pa more >> |
MATHIAS LAUDA Best of...
03.04.2008
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Best race you took part in... "Monza in my first year in Formula Nissan. I started from eighth place and fought my way onto the third step of the podium!
Your toughest season... The 2005 GP2 Series. I didn’t have much experience and the overall level was very high.
Best team-mate... Jean Alesi. We were in the more >> |
Johnny Herbert : more than just an outsider !
03.04.2008
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So the Speedcar concept suits you down to the ground...
"Yes, it’s got everything I love. It’s like going back to basics. On our cars the only electronic device is the engine management system. All the rest is mechanical. The car’s not easy to drive and that makes the races all the more interesting. Even if you’re 100% concentrated it’s almost impossible to more >> |
Jacques Villeneuve: A world champion on the grid!
03.04.2008
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The arrival of Jacques Villeneuve in Speedcar Series is the red-letter event of the Bahrain weekend round of the championship. The 1997 F1 world champion has confirmed his participation in the last two meetings of the season. JV is among the most eclectic drivers in motor racing with a victory in the Indy 500 to his name.
The 37-year-old Canadian has set himself a double more >> |
Alesi / Alzen:locked in battle!
03.04.2008
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With the Speedcar Series inaugural season at the halfway stage Jean Alesi and Uwe Alzen have pulled out a lead over their rivals.
They have each scored two victories, so the Frenchman and the German look odds-on title favourites. With just a week to go to the final round on the Dubai circuit, will one of the two drivers pull out a decisive advantage in Bahrain?
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Speedcar Series entry list released
02.04.2008
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Speedcar Series has released its final driver entry list today for the race weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix between Friday and Sunday, April 4-6, 2008
The latest additions to the driver line up are '97 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, former F1 driver Heinz Harald Frentzen and Le Mans 24 Hours winner, Klaus Ludwig who also drove for the Series in Indonesia. more >> |
