Simraceway announces new tracks including Lime Rock Park

Simraceway announces new tracks including Lime Rock Park
GEMBALLA GT AERO 2 styling package for the Porsche Cayenne 958
APR Motorsport enters two Audi R8 GRAND-AM for the Six Hours at the Glen

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:43 AM PDT

Simraceway announces Lime Rock Park addition

After a two month layoff, the American Le Mans Series will head to Lime Rock Park in less than 2 weeks time. Simraceway has just released 4 new tracks including… Lime Rock Park! The 1.5 mile asphalt track features some pretty basic names to its seven turns but they are anything but basic. You’ve got eleven days to practice!

Lime Rock Park

First of all, Simraceway is proud to introduce a brand new, real-world challenge for our drivers: the legendary Lime Rock Park. Virtually unchanged since its foundation in 1957, this natural-terrain racing venue has provided a stern test for some of the world's very best drivers.

Simraceway announces Shinjuku track addition

Shinjuku

For an altogether different kind of trial, allow us to introduce Shinjuku. By day, a bustling multi-story parking lot, by night a racer's playground. The tight corners, concrete pillars, and parked cars provide the ultimate examination of a car's maneuverability—and its driver's nerve!

Simraceway announces Madeenat Al Bahar track addition

Madeenat Al Bahar

Across Asia, the Dubai-based Madeenat Al Bahar street circuit provides a unique combination of challenge and beauty. The polar opposite of the compact Shinjuku course, its expansive avenues, soaring skyscrapers and ocean vistas all contribute to a thoroughly fulfilling racing experience.

Simraceway announces Sonoma Raceway and Sonoma Kart addition

Sonoma Raceway and Sonoma Kart

On top of these three exciting new circuits, we are also reflecting the recent name change at Infineon Raceway, by re-releasing its full-size and kart tracks. However you can expect much more than a shiny new logo when you take to Sonoma Raceway and Sonoma Kart for the first time because we've been busy upgrading them with the assistance of laser-scanning technology, making them even more realistic to race on.

You can familiarize yourself with all these awesome tracks completely free-of-charge in Practice Mode on Simraceway or, if you fancy something a little stronger, stay tuned for all-new Events launching on them in the near future—and remember to keep an eye out for further awesome additions to our growing list of free-to-play circuits.

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GEMBALLA GT AERO 2 styling package for the Porsche Cayenne 958

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 07:42 AM PDT

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GEMBALLA GT AERO 2 styling package for the Porsche Cayenne 958

Nature's way is to perfect its creations step-by-step. GEMBALLA has developed its GT AERO packages for the Porsche Cayenne 958 using a similar evolutionary process.

The GT AERO 2 package is an extension of the GT AERO 1 kit introduced at the beginning of 2012, and further increases the presence of this premier SUV, while taking its aerodynamics to the next level.

The second generation Porsche Cayenne is a more elegant design than its predecessor, and appears more compact despite its greater overall dimensions. GEMBALLA uses a modular system to enhance the Cayenne's individuality, while enabling owners to add to the entry-level GT AERO 1 package at any time.

GEMBALLA aero components are designed to fit the original factory mounting points so no cutting or drilling is necessary

The new GT AERO 2 kit includes all the components of its 'little brother' to which are added wheel arch extensions and connecting side sills that emphasize the Cayenne's width, giving it an even more purposeful appearance.

As with other GEMBALLA styling conversions, all the GT AERO 2 components are made in Germany from the highest quality carbon-fibre. GEMBALLA aero components are designed to fit the original factory mounting points so no cutting or drilling is necessary.

GEMBALLA ensures the precision fit of all its components, with tolerances controlled by state-of-the-art digital measuring equipment. "Our design process ensures that the highest fitting accuracy is achieved. This also makes repairs, or removal for subsequent sale in the case of a leased vehicle, straightforward and cost effective," explained GEMBALLA CEO, Andreas Schwarz.

GEMBALLA's 22-inch wheels make a huge difference to the look of any Cayenne

The modular system also allows various combinations and permutations by owners. For instance, someone who already has the GT AERO 1 Kit fitted, can install the GT AERO 2 wheel arches as the next step.

A distinctive set of alloy wheels always transforms a car, and GEMBALLA's 22-inch wheels make a huge difference to the look of any Cayenne. These immensely strong 22-inch forged wheels keep unsprung weight down to around the same level as the factory 20-inch wheels. For those on a tighter budget, a cast version of this wheel design is also available.

GEMBALLA builds cars that look sporty, and feel light and responsive to drive, This lean and mean philosophy is entirely in line with the principles of evolution.

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APR Motorsport enters two Audi R8 GRAND-AM for the Six Hours at the Glen

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 07:11 AM PDT

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APR Motorsport enters two Audi R8 GRAND-AM for the Six Hours at the Glen

The no. 52 APR Audi R8 GRAND-AM will join the team’s stable, with drivers Marc Basseng and Frank Stippler piloting the car. Stippler, from Bad Munstereifel, Germany, drove the Audi Sport Test Car – dubbed the ‘Captain America’ car – during the Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. Stippler has been a Factory Development Driver for the Audi R8 LMS since 2008.

“For me, this will be a weekend full of premieres,” said Stippler. “For the first time, I will be a part of APR Motorsport. For the first time, I will race the Audi R8 GRAND-AM. And, I will get my first taste of Watkins Glen. As I am a traditionalist, I love old-style tracks. I am excited to get to know this circuit which even used to be a F1 venue in the past. There are drivers who use a simulator to adapt to new tracks. I prefer to arrive a bit sooner, walk over the track and learn everything by heart. After having been involved in the development process of the R8 GRAND-AM, it is great to race it now. GRAND-AM is pretty new to me as well. I have tackled the 2008 Rolex 24 at Daytona, but apart from that race, I don’t know the series. I think we can expect a high-class starting grid and an exciting race.”

Basseng, from Neusalza, Germany, has spent the last three seasons competing in the competitive GT1 World Championship, in which he scored three wins in 2011 driving a Lamborghini. Last season, behind the wheel of an Audi R8 LMS, he drove to victory in the 12 Hours of Bathurst and to a class win in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Basseng has one win in the 2007 Rolex 24 at Daytona in the GT class.

“I am eagerly anticipating my return to GRAND-AM with APR Motorsport,” said Basseng. “GRAND-AM is a first-class racing series with attractive events, fascinating cars and many well-known drivers. I know the Audi R8 LMS very well, not least because we have won the Nurburgring 24 Hours with it recently. But it will be the first time that I tackle an event in the Audi R8 GRAND-AM . My teammate Frank Stippler has done the development and testing with the car. I harbor great memories of Watkins Glen. I have raced there in GRAND-AM back in 2008. It is a track steeped in tradition. The circuit is embedded perfectly into the surroundings. In the very first part, there is a fast right-left-right corner that is really exciting. All in all, it is a very demanding track. I am sure we will enjoy an entertaining weekend.”

In addition, former Rolex 24 at Daytona winner Ian Baas will join Dr. Jim Norman and Dion von Moltke in the team’s no. 51 APR Audi R8. Baas drove the same car at this year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, joining Norman, von Moltke, and five-time winner of the 24 Hours of LeMans, Emmanuelle Pirro.

The event will also mark the first time that the team campaigns two cars in the Rolex Series’ GT class. The team has campaigned a multi-car effort in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series since 2007, and currently races five cars in the series.

“While we have been making steady progress with our Audi, the chance to have a second car with Marc and Frank driving was something we didn’t want to pass up,” said Jeff Mishtawy, Director of Competition for APR Motorsport. “In addition to being proven, fast drivers, Marc and Frank have a deep understanding of the R8 and will help us to elevate the program. Working with Emmanuelle at Daytona was great as he brought a lot of experience to our new program, and we are looking forward to learning from Marc and Frank as well.”

For APR Motorsport owner Stephen Hooks, campaigning two cars in the Rolex Series GT class represents another milestone for his team, which started in GRAND-AM with a three-car effort in the CTSCC in 2008.

“It’s a great feeling to be running two cars with involvement from Audi Sport and with two of their factory drivers at Watkins Glen next weekend,” said Hooks. “We’ve enjoyed our relationship with Audi as their official launch partner for the GRAND-AM program. With the second round of the North American Endurance Championship, all the partners decided it would be a great time to apply the lessons we’ve learned and bring all the weapons to the table and see what kind of result we can get.”

The Sahlen’s Six Hours at the Glen will be on Sunday, July 1 at 11:00 AM ET. The race will be broadcast in its entirely on SPEED Channel.

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