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The Lamborghini Super Trofeo series has
confirmed its format and regulations for the
2012 season, following the earlier
announcement that the 'fastest single make
series in the world' would not only continue
in Europe but a second, sister series will
launch in Asia. |
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The
Lamborghini Super Trofeo series has confirmed its format
and regulations for the 2012 season, following the
earlier announcement that the 'fastest single make
series in the world' would not only continue in Europe
but a second, sister series will launch in Asia.
For 2012, new driver categories mean that only gentlemen
drivers, holding Bronze or Silver FIA classifications
may participate, either racing singly or with a
co-driver. Pro drivers will no longer be eligible to
compete.
In order to ensure maximum time in the car and
familiarity with circuits, a new race format allows for
more time on track for drivers and teams. Race weekends
will now comprise of two 60-minute free practice
sessions, one 40-minute qualifying session and two races
of 50 minutes each. A similar format will run in Asia
with minor technical changes to meet local regulations.
Meanwhile, Blancpain will continue as the series sponsor
in 2012 and 2013, both in Europe and Asia.
The technical specification for the Super Trofeo race
car will be the same for Europe and Asia. Although tyre
changes are not permitted in the Lamborghini Blancpain
Super Trofeo, the car will be updated to feature a
single wheel nut, which will allow for faster pit stops
when entered in other endurance races.
“We are pleased to
announce an evolution of our series for the 2012
season,” commented Maurizio Reggiani, Automobili
Lamborghini Director of Research and Development and
head of Lamborghini Motorsports. “We have confirmed
these series changes after consulting with competing
teams and drivers and potential competitors: the
Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo provides the perfect
platform for gentlemen racers and will also ensure
exciting racing for the season ahead.”
Provisional European calendar 2012
Monza, Italy, 15 April
Silverstone, UK, 3 June
Paul Ricard, France, 1 July
Spa-Francorchamps 24h, Belgium, 28 July
Nürburgring, Germany, 23 September
Misano, Italy, October (TBC)
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