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Archive for February, 2005

Cirtek take delivery of Care Racing Ferraris for 2005

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 28, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

Care Racing has now delivered one of its Championship-winning Ferrari 550 Maranellos to its newest racing partner, Cirtek Motorsport. The British-based team has an ambitious and extensive programme a […]

Hezemans Corvette for FIA GT — Car ready for Monza

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 25, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

A recent change in regulations, part of the harmonisation of the FIA and ACO rules, has meant that cars which are homologated for the former GTS class at Le Mans are now eligible for the GT1 class in […]

Maserati MC12’s for Vitaphone and JMB in FIA GT

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 25, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

After a successful season in 2004, when the Vitaphone Racing Team took three wins with a Saleen S7, the German team Vitaphone will enter two Maserati MC12 cars in 2005. The preparation and maintenance […]

Larbre Competition returns to FIA GT with Pedro Lamy

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 25, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

Triple FIA GT Championship-winning team Larbre Competition has announced its plans to compete in the 2005 season. The French team, which won Teams and Driver titles in 2000, 2001 and 2002, will enter […]

Maserati at Sebring — ACOs official statement

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 25, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

The ACO released an official statement today regarding the Maserati entry at Sebring. Daniel Poissenot, Assistant General Manager of the ACO; “The “Automobile Club de l’Ouest? has noted the deci […]

Team ADT Champion Racing announces driver line-up — Kristensen for Champion

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 24, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

After a successful three day test session at Sebring International Raceway in early February, Team ADT Champion Racing announces the driver trios for the two Audi R8s that will compete next month in t […]

Joel Camathias joins Graham Nash Motorsport for FIA season

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 24, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

Joel Camathias has been engaged by Graham Nash Motorsport to contest the 2005 FIA GT Championship. The versatile Swiss driver will share with Legnago (Italy) based Paolo Ruberti for the duration of th […]

Maserati MC 12 to compete in 2005 ALMS (official update) - Bertolini and Babini named to drive

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 24, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

Maserati officialy announced today that it will take part to all race events of the 2005 ALMS Championship in North America, after finalizing discussions between IMSA and Maserati Corse. After 48 year […]

New website for GTR, the official FIA GT game

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 24, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

Looking forward to the international release of GTR the new website impressed with an outstanding racing look. The international release of GTR includes new features, new cars and new tracks, so, as a […]

Provisial entry list LMES championship released — over 50 entries for Spa

By Sander van Dijk ⋅ February 23, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

Building on a highly successful opening season of Le Mans Endurance Series racing, the five-race series which opens at Spa-Francorchamps on April 17 has attracted no fewer than 37 cars for the ful l s […]