MP4-12C racing
Davidoff41
11-05-2010, 05:22 AM
Hi, i have an interesting information.Chris Goodwin who participate to the set up of the F1 GTR, and who is now in CRS racing team (ex Scuderia Ecosse) confirme that he get in touch with McLaren head office to prepare the GT3 version of the new MP4-12C. And if Woking give the "OK" They will also prepare the GT2 version for 24 hours of Le Mans 2012.So lets so what will happend.bye
cabrio92
11-17-2010, 03:20 AM
Yes, I heard that on august :)
Phil
Phil
arjan916
11-25-2010, 06:05 AM
Some interesting pictures (text in Dutch)
http://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/15480/McLaren-test-MP4-12C-voor-het-circuit
http://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/15480/McLaren-test-MP4-12C-voor-het-circuit
Davidoff41
11-29-2010, 04:46 AM
Interresting information. I can be wrong, but with that type of big wings it looks more like a Deutch Championship version, than a FIA / ACO version.
bye
bye
Davidoff41
12-17-2010, 07:10 AM
MCLAREN CONFIRMS GT3 RACING PROGRAMME FOR MP4-12C
McLaren and CRS Racing in partnership to develop GT3 racing car based on new McLaren MP4-12C road car
First customer cars planned for 2012 season
12C’s innovative carbon chassis, light weight and aerodynamics promise winning performance from race-bred road car
WOKING, UK (Dec 17, 2010) – McLaren today confirms its plans to bring back the McLaren name to GT sports cars racing. From 2012, McLaren and CRS Racing will supply and support a limited number of GT3 racing cars based on the McLaren MP4-12C high-performance sports car for European-based privateers.
15 years since the McLaren F1 GTR famously won the world-famous 24 Heures du Mans (Le Mans) on its debut, and 12 years since six ‘Longtails’ last raced at Le Mans, McLaren and CRS Racing, a successful and experienced UK-based racing team, have begun development work aimed at turning the 12C road car into a race-winning GT3 sports car. As part of the development programme, McLaren and CRS Racing will compete at a limited number of European GT races in 2011.
With the 12C’s revolutionary lightweight one-piece moulded carbon chassis (the ‘MonoCell’), its high levels of downforce and aerodynamic performance, and its focus on form and function, the 12C should prove to be a great platform on which to develop a racing car, as well as visually setting pulses racing at European race tracks.
Martin Whitmarsh, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal said: “Racing is in our blood – it was natural to develop a GT3 car alongside the 12C road car. We have a legendary history in global motorsport, including GT racing, and we aim to maintain that reputation with this GT3 programme, and any future sports car projects that may evolve.
“The 12C’s architecture and design was always aimed at high-performance and ease of maintenance - two key criteria for potential customers. Combine that with the vast amount of racing experience in our automotive team, and CRS Racing’s specialist development experience, and the 12C GT3 should be an exciting proposition for the top teams planning to race in GT3 from 2012.”
Andrew Kirkaldy, Team Principal, CRS Racing said: “It is a rare opportunity to work with a company like McLaren and we are proud to be involved. Together, we aim to produce the highest quality GT car on the grid. The level of engineering experience at McLaren is unparalleled and this will be reflected in the 12C GT3. One of the most important aspects of this programme will be customer service and for that reason we will be building a limited number of cars at a competitive price. The result will be an incredible GT car with manageable running costs and good residual value that will provide its owner with an unrivalled experience.”
Further details about the McLaren 12C GT3 racing car programme will be announced in 2011 and interest from prospective customers can be registered on www.mclarengt.com.
Initial plans are for a limited run of 12Cs developed for the 2012 European FIA GT3 Series, but, as with McLaren Automotive’s road car business, conservative growth and expansion will be considered.
CRS Racing will build, sell and support the 12C GT3 cars in close collaboration with McLaren. The Leicestershire-based racing team has a strong pedigree in GT racing in the Le Mans Series, the FIA GT Championship, the International GT Open and the British GT Championship. CRS also runs two successful single-seater teams: in the Formula Renault UK Championship and as Atech CRS in the GP3 Series
McLaren and CRS Racing in partnership to develop GT3 racing car based on new McLaren MP4-12C road car
First customer cars planned for 2012 season
12C’s innovative carbon chassis, light weight and aerodynamics promise winning performance from race-bred road car
WOKING, UK (Dec 17, 2010) – McLaren today confirms its plans to bring back the McLaren name to GT sports cars racing. From 2012, McLaren and CRS Racing will supply and support a limited number of GT3 racing cars based on the McLaren MP4-12C high-performance sports car for European-based privateers.
15 years since the McLaren F1 GTR famously won the world-famous 24 Heures du Mans (Le Mans) on its debut, and 12 years since six ‘Longtails’ last raced at Le Mans, McLaren and CRS Racing, a successful and experienced UK-based racing team, have begun development work aimed at turning the 12C road car into a race-winning GT3 sports car. As part of the development programme, McLaren and CRS Racing will compete at a limited number of European GT races in 2011.
With the 12C’s revolutionary lightweight one-piece moulded carbon chassis (the ‘MonoCell’), its high levels of downforce and aerodynamic performance, and its focus on form and function, the 12C should prove to be a great platform on which to develop a racing car, as well as visually setting pulses racing at European race tracks.
Martin Whitmarsh, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal said: “Racing is in our blood – it was natural to develop a GT3 car alongside the 12C road car. We have a legendary history in global motorsport, including GT racing, and we aim to maintain that reputation with this GT3 programme, and any future sports car projects that may evolve.
“The 12C’s architecture and design was always aimed at high-performance and ease of maintenance - two key criteria for potential customers. Combine that with the vast amount of racing experience in our automotive team, and CRS Racing’s specialist development experience, and the 12C GT3 should be an exciting proposition for the top teams planning to race in GT3 from 2012.”
Andrew Kirkaldy, Team Principal, CRS Racing said: “It is a rare opportunity to work with a company like McLaren and we are proud to be involved. Together, we aim to produce the highest quality GT car on the grid. The level of engineering experience at McLaren is unparalleled and this will be reflected in the 12C GT3. One of the most important aspects of this programme will be customer service and for that reason we will be building a limited number of cars at a competitive price. The result will be an incredible GT car with manageable running costs and good residual value that will provide its owner with an unrivalled experience.”
Further details about the McLaren 12C GT3 racing car programme will be announced in 2011 and interest from prospective customers can be registered on www.mclarengt.com.
Initial plans are for a limited run of 12Cs developed for the 2012 European FIA GT3 Series, but, as with McLaren Automotive’s road car business, conservative growth and expansion will be considered.
CRS Racing will build, sell and support the 12C GT3 cars in close collaboration with McLaren. The Leicestershire-based racing team has a strong pedigree in GT racing in the Le Mans Series, the FIA GT Championship, the International GT Open and the British GT Championship. CRS also runs two successful single-seater teams: in the Formula Renault UK Championship and as Atech CRS in the GP3 Series
Peloton25
12-18-2010, 03:43 PM
Peloton25
02-14-2011, 08:25 AM
At the Autosport International Racing Car Show, Martin Whitmarsh, CEO of McLaren Racing, was accompanied by Andrew Kirkaldy (one of the drivers of their MP4-12C GT).
In an interview lasting over 11 minutes, motoring writer Henry Hope-Frost questions the pair, and gains an insight into McLaren's GT racing plans as well as the future for their road cars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=afYPhhMytEM
>8^)
ER
In an interview lasting over 11 minutes, motoring writer Henry Hope-Frost questions the pair, and gains an insight into McLaren's GT racing plans as well as the future for their road cars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=afYPhhMytEM
>8^)
ER
Davidoff41
05-04-2011, 03:36 PM
Hi, just few words to say that McLaren confirm today that they will racing the GT3 end on 22 of may in Navarra, end of july for the big 24h of Spa, end of august in Magny-Court then Silverstone in october.
cabrio92
05-24-2011, 05:35 AM
any infos and pics of Navarra race ?
Davidoff41
05-24-2011, 04:24 PM
Finally they didn't come. They need a bit more time to upgrad more the car. Hope to see it for the 24h of Spa and Magny Cours.
Also, about 24R -> At this time, no plan to run the GTR.
and 22R keept silence on that point.
Also, about 24R -> At this time, no plan to run the GTR.
and 22R keept silence on that point.
Davidoff41
06-08-2011, 03:43 AM
The provisional entry list of 24 hours of Spa, show 2 MP4-12C.
No information yet, on the cat. : Pro-cup or Pro-Am Cup.
But first, lets see if the cars will be on the test day on 6 of next month.
No information yet, on the cat. : Pro-cup or Pro-Am Cup.
But first, lets see if the cars will be on the test day on 6 of next month.
Peloton25
06-12-2011, 08:17 AM
Thanks for the news - do keep us posted. I very much look forward to seeing McLaren racing sports cars again. It has been far too long really.
>8^)
ER
>8^)
ER
Davidoff41
06-30-2011, 02:34 PM
Hi!!!
Back with some good news. Everyone knows that the GT3 will run in Goodwood. But THE news is that the car will probably run in Spa with the British GT Championship on 9 july to prepare 24 hours of Spa end of july.
Also, McLaren upgrade the car with new bonnet (2 holes), new front bumper (1 hole in the middle) and a BIG air intake on the engine bonnet.
bye
Edit: They also add a fog light between the exaust exit and change the position of air jack plug
Back with some good news. Everyone knows that the GT3 will run in Goodwood. But THE news is that the car will probably run in Spa with the British GT Championship on 9 july to prepare 24 hours of Spa end of july.
Also, McLaren upgrade the car with new bonnet (2 holes), new front bumper (1 hole in the middle) and a BIG air intake on the engine bonnet.
bye
Edit: They also add a fog light between the exaust exit and change the position of air jack plug
arjan916
06-30-2011, 03:24 PM
The provisional entry list of 24 hours of Spa, show 2 MP4-12C.
No information yet, on the cat. : Pro-cup or Pro-Am Cup.
But first, lets see if the cars will be on the test day on 6 of next month.
I'll be at the 24h race from wednesday or thursday and will make loads of pictures
No information yet, on the cat. : Pro-cup or Pro-Am Cup.
But first, lets see if the cars will be on the test day on 6 of next month.
I'll be at the 24h race from wednesday or thursday and will make loads of pictures
Davidoff41
07-06-2011, 02:51 AM
Finaly the 12C GT3 is in Spa today!!!
They arrived this morning on the track, with a more racing car (front and rear Tow) and with stickers from British GT Championship (Avon tyres).
They arrived this morning on the track, with a more racing car (front and rear Tow) and with stickers from British GT Championship (Avon tyres).
Davidoff41
07-06-2011, 12:37 PM
Davidoff41
07-07-2011, 08:12 AM
So, the 12C GT3 was running 38 laps of Spa yday afternoon with a best lap in 2.23.749
The gap between the fastest 911 GT3 R (2.21.356) and the 12C is 2.393
And pilote was Chris Goodwin and Andrew Kirkaldy.
And some more pics find on the net
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emka41/sets/72157627007042719/with/5912736426/
The gap between the fastest 911 GT3 R (2.21.356) and the 12C is 2.393
And pilote was Chris Goodwin and Andrew Kirkaldy.
And some more pics find on the net
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emka41/sets/72157627007042719/with/5912736426/
Peloton25
07-08-2011, 03:13 AM
Thanks for the news - I hope they can make up that gap and then some. :2cents:
>8^)
ER
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Davidoff41
07-08-2011, 12:43 PM
Today the 12C GT3 was again in Spa for the British GT
Free practice 1: 2nd in 2.23.637
Free practice 2: 6th in 2.24.305
Qualifying 1 : 1st in 2.23.479
Qualifying 2 : 8th in 2.24.898
Andrew Kirkaldy words:
“Although we have covered around 4500km in testing this is the first time we have had any opportunity to go up against any other cars, so before today it was something of an unknown quantity. We are very pleased with the way things have gone: the McLaren is reasonably on the pace straight out of the box, it feels great to drive and technically everything has gone as planned.”
Free practice 1: 2nd in 2.23.637
Free practice 2: 6th in 2.24.305
Qualifying 1 : 1st in 2.23.479
Qualifying 2 : 8th in 2.24.898
Andrew Kirkaldy words:
“Although we have covered around 4500km in testing this is the first time we have had any opportunity to go up against any other cars, so before today it was something of an unknown quantity. We are very pleased with the way things have gone: the McLaren is reasonably on the pace straight out of the box, it feels great to drive and technically everything has gone as planned.”
Peloton25
07-08-2011, 10:41 PM
Awesome - just saw the news about taking Pole Position in their first race on Facebook. That's wonderful!! :bigthumb:
I hope the car holds up and runs well in the race! :cool:
>8^)
ER
I hope the car holds up and runs well in the race! :cool:
>8^)
ER
Davidoff41
07-09-2011, 05:06 AM
In the race 1 the 12C GT3 finish 12.
Goodwin start in 1st position and was leading the first part of the race (the 10 first lap), then during the pit stop, the car stay 20 secondes more than other cars, to check and repaire things after a contact with another car. Kirkaldy came back on the track in 12 position and it will stay like that till the end.
Best lap for the 12C GT3 is in 2.26.463 (2.24.845 for the fastest car / Ferrari 458)
The 12C arrive 1.24.460 after the winner (Porsche Trackspeed)
Race 2, the 12C GT3 finish 4 at 24.020 from first place (Ferrari 458)
With a best lap in 2.25.936 (2.24.822 for the fastest car / Ferrari 458)
Goodwin start in 1st position and was leading the first part of the race (the 10 first lap), then during the pit stop, the car stay 20 secondes more than other cars, to check and repaire things after a contact with another car. Kirkaldy came back on the track in 12 position and it will stay like that till the end.
Best lap for the 12C GT3 is in 2.26.463 (2.24.845 for the fastest car / Ferrari 458)
The 12C arrive 1.24.460 after the winner (Porsche Trackspeed)
Race 2, the 12C GT3 finish 4 at 24.020 from first place (Ferrari 458)
With a best lap in 2.25.936 (2.24.822 for the fastest car / Ferrari 458)
Davidoff41
07-26-2011, 03:00 AM
Few words to tell that last week McLaren was back in Navarra for a 30 hours test. Pilotes were officaly Kirkaldy, Goodwin, Turvey and Parente, but it looks that Adam Christodoulou and Glynn Geddie was also there with 3 other pilote. For now it's still a secret as the way how the car was on that test.
But we are able to see that, to prepare the night in Spa, they add 2 big light on the bonnet.
And definitly, they 12C-GT3 looks more and more like 01R in Le Mans 1995, with that n°59 and light on the bonnet.
See you tomorrow for Official news from Spa.
bye
But we are able to see that, to prepare the night in Spa, they add 2 big light on the bonnet.
And definitly, they 12C-GT3 looks more and more like 01R in Le Mans 1995, with that n°59 and light on the bonnet.
See you tomorrow for Official news from Spa.
bye
Davidoff41
07-26-2011, 06:02 AM
That's official!!!! 3 McLaren MP4-12C GT3 are in Spa with
N°58 Bell/Goodwin/Mullen
N°59 Kirkaldy/Turvey/Parente
N°60 Geddie/Christodoulou/Quaife/Wills
ENORMOUS!!!!!!!
N°58 Bell/Goodwin/Mullen
N°59 Kirkaldy/Turvey/Parente
N°60 Geddie/Christodoulou/Quaife/Wills
ENORMOUS!!!!!!!
Davidoff41
07-28-2011, 04:32 AM
After Free practice 1 in 24 hours of Spa,
McLaren are not so bad...
n°59 is 4th in 2.25.475 (Michelin tyres)
n°60 is 12th in 2.27.208 (Michelin tyres)
n°58 is 20th in 2.29.168 (Avon tyres)
McLaren are not so bad...
n°59 is 4th in 2.25.475 (Michelin tyres)
n°60 is 12th in 2.27.208 (Michelin tyres)
n°58 is 20th in 2.29.168 (Avon tyres)
arjan916
07-31-2011, 01:54 PM
Just back home from an exciting 4 days weekend at Spa.
I had good and bad times at, and with the McLarens boys; training, qualifying, race, lot of discussions etc.
But the big drama's also: I made the pics of the first real BIG crash with the #59 (which is prototype chassis 2).
When all pics are converted and I do have the time, you 'll see them.
And off course, McLaren owns them already, the same hour at the media center ;)
The whole story and pics soon.
I had good and bad times at, and with the McLarens boys; training, qualifying, race, lot of discussions etc.
But the big drama's also: I made the pics of the first real BIG crash with the #59 (which is prototype chassis 2).
When all pics are converted and I do have the time, you 'll see them.
And off course, McLaren owns them already, the same hour at the media center ;)
The whole story and pics soon.
cabrio92
07-31-2011, 04:03 PM
Oh bad and good news.
We wait for your history.
We wait for your history.
arjan916
08-05-2011, 02:56 PM
As promised some of my pics from Spa last weekend.
Additional info for our chassis no. freaks:
no. 58 is protochassis 1
no. 59 is protochassis 2
no. 60 is the first racing chassis no. MP4-12C-GT3-001 (Dutch ownership at the moment, but runned by the satellite team Von Ryan, who is the former F1's race engineer nickname)
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7161/avg00151610.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/avg00151610.jpg/)
01 - leaving the box thursday morning on its first training at 9.00 am
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/7968/avg00331628.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/avg00331628.jpg/)
02 - on its first lap thursday
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/163/avg00561647.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/avg00561647.jpg/)
03 - nice
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3888/avg00641655.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/avg00641655.jpg/)
04 - colourfull art
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/756/avg00881668.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/avg00881668.jpg/)
05 - helmets
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9836/avg01461718.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/avg01461718.jpg/)
06 - wet thursday
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5058/avg01501722.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/avg01501722.jpg/)
07 - leaving on the wet tyres
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/8928/avg02251786.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/avg02251786.jpg/)
08 - low and close
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/1370/avg04952015.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/avg04952015.jpg/)
09 - last pitlane shot before it crashed out of the race
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8500/avg07682450.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/avg07682450.jpg/)
10 - damp track at the back of the circuit during the race
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2686/avg10722738.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/avg10722738.jpg/)
11 - pit exit
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6462/avg14782765.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/avg14782765.jpg/)
12 - its second last pitstop of the race
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3940/dscn6865t.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/dscn6865t.jpg/)
13 - just the car
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9118/dscn6971.jpg (http://img829.imageshack.us/i/dscn6971.jpg/)
14 - engine change on friday, the reason why it got the 5 minutes penalty which had to be made during the first 3 laps of the race.
Enjoy :wink:
Additional info for our chassis no. freaks:
no. 58 is protochassis 1
no. 59 is protochassis 2
no. 60 is the first racing chassis no. MP4-12C-GT3-001 (Dutch ownership at the moment, but runned by the satellite team Von Ryan, who is the former F1's race engineer nickname)
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7161/avg00151610.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/avg00151610.jpg/)
01 - leaving the box thursday morning on its first training at 9.00 am
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/7968/avg00331628.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/avg00331628.jpg/)
02 - on its first lap thursday
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/163/avg00561647.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/avg00561647.jpg/)
03 - nice
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3888/avg00641655.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/avg00641655.jpg/)
04 - colourfull art
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/756/avg00881668.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/avg00881668.jpg/)
05 - helmets
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9836/avg01461718.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/avg01461718.jpg/)
06 - wet thursday
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5058/avg01501722.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/avg01501722.jpg/)
07 - leaving on the wet tyres
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/8928/avg02251786.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/avg02251786.jpg/)
08 - low and close
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/1370/avg04952015.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/avg04952015.jpg/)
09 - last pitlane shot before it crashed out of the race
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8500/avg07682450.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/avg07682450.jpg/)
10 - damp track at the back of the circuit during the race
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2686/avg10722738.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/avg10722738.jpg/)
11 - pit exit
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6462/avg14782765.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/avg14782765.jpg/)
12 - its second last pitstop of the race
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3940/dscn6865t.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/dscn6865t.jpg/)
13 - just the car
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9118/dscn6971.jpg (http://img829.imageshack.us/i/dscn6971.jpg/)
14 - engine change on friday, the reason why it got the 5 minutes penalty which had to be made during the first 3 laps of the race.
Enjoy :wink:
Davidoff41
08-14-2011, 08:08 AM
Hi, the two following links are my report from 24 hours of Spa 2011.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emka41/sets/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGhMf0U_KMQ
After that race, my personal opinion is that the car is not ready yet. McLaren still have big work before getting first places...
A little list of problems which they meet:
Oil system failure (fire on RP01)
Gearbox need a bigger setup (001 was blocked on 3rd gear during the night)
And the good point is that the car is going weel, even with many kilogrammes (i saw a lest of 7kgs ; but looks like they had more. Impossible to know)
Regards
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emka41/sets/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGhMf0U_KMQ
After that race, my personal opinion is that the car is not ready yet. McLaren still have big work before getting first places...
A little list of problems which they meet:
Oil system failure (fire on RP01)
Gearbox need a bigger setup (001 was blocked on 3rd gear during the night)
And the good point is that the car is going weel, even with many kilogrammes (i saw a lest of 7kgs ; but looks like they had more. Impossible to know)
Regards
Davidoff41
08-28-2011, 01:57 PM
Hi, if someone is interresting to see some pics from yday eve race in Magny-cours, and how they upgrade the GT3, give me a sign.
teflon
08-29-2011, 11:24 AM
Hi, if someone is interresting to see some pics from yday eve race in Magny-cours, and how they upgrade the GT3, give me a sign.
Yes, please.
Greg A
Yes, please.
Greg A
Davidoff41
03-03-2012, 06:14 AM
McLAREN COVERING BY HEXIS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsQS8YMf8cY&sns=fb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsQS8YMf8cY&sns=fb
Davidoff41
03-03-2012, 06:29 AM
Where to find the 25 McLaren 12C GT3 in 2012
Fia World GT1:
Hexis Racing, 2 cars (Pirelli ; Mako/Dusseldorp + Parente/Demoustier)
Blancpain Endurance Series:
Gulf Racing UK, 2 cars (Michelin ; Rob Bell/Wainwright + Hall/Goethe)
United Autosports, 2 cars (Michelin ; Brabham/Parente/Matt bell + Brown/Blundell/Patterson)
Boutsen Ginion, 2 cars (Clarke...)
Von Ryan Racing, 2 cars
ART Grand Prix, 1 car (Demoustier...)
ASM Team, 1 car (Or maybe in Spanish GT)
British GT:
Apex Tubular, 1 car (Avon ; Geddies, father & son)
ADAC GT Master:
Gemballa Raing, 1 car (Yokohama ; Bert...)
Molitor Racing, 2 cars (Yokohama)
VLN (+ 24 hours of Nurburgring)
Dörr Motorsport, 2 cars (Pirelli)
Gemballa Racing, 1 car (Michelin ; Bert...)
Fia World GT1:
Hexis Racing, 2 cars (Pirelli ; Mako/Dusseldorp + Parente/Demoustier)
Blancpain Endurance Series:
Gulf Racing UK, 2 cars (Michelin ; Rob Bell/Wainwright + Hall/Goethe)
United Autosports, 2 cars (Michelin ; Brabham/Parente/Matt bell + Brown/Blundell/Patterson)
Boutsen Ginion, 2 cars (Clarke...)
Von Ryan Racing, 2 cars
ART Grand Prix, 1 car (Demoustier...)
ASM Team, 1 car (Or maybe in Spanish GT)
British GT:
Apex Tubular, 1 car (Avon ; Geddies, father & son)
ADAC GT Master:
Gemballa Raing, 1 car (Yokohama ; Bert...)
Molitor Racing, 2 cars (Yokohama)
VLN (+ 24 hours of Nurburgring)
Dörr Motorsport, 2 cars (Pirelli)
Gemballa Racing, 1 car (Michelin ; Bert...)
arjan916
03-04-2012, 12:47 PM
Some memories comes up in me about the Spa race last year which I didn't share yet.
As you know no.59 crashed out of the race, and I saw it happen right in front of me through the view finder of my camera...
After the crash some team members arrived and asked me what I saw, I told them and showed them my pics, they're shocked too.
Within some minutes I was at the hospitality unit to drink a coffee and waited for their press-member.
We went into the media center and I gave them all my pics, which they send directly to their head quarter.
After all it was shaking experience I'll never forget, seeing your favorite crashing in front :frown:
Enough words, some of my pics.
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5492/avg0633.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/avg0633.jpg/)
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/926/avg0634.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/844/avg0634.jpg/)
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/8135/avg0635.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/avg0635.jpg/)
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=6917870&postcount=27
As you know no.59 crashed out of the race, and I saw it happen right in front of me through the view finder of my camera...
After the crash some team members arrived and asked me what I saw, I told them and showed them my pics, they're shocked too.
Within some minutes I was at the hospitality unit to drink a coffee and waited for their press-member.
We went into the media center and I gave them all my pics, which they send directly to their head quarter.
After all it was shaking experience I'll never forget, seeing your favorite crashing in front :frown:
Enough words, some of my pics.
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5492/avg0633.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/avg0633.jpg/)
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/926/avg0634.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/844/avg0634.jpg/)
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/8135/avg0635.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/avg0635.jpg/)
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=6917870&postcount=27
Davidoff41
03-24-2012, 11:03 AM
Heavy crash of Gemballa Racing with theire 12C GT3 on the Nurburgring last days during VLN test.
astonmartindbs001
07-02-2012, 09:33 PM
As promised some of my pics from Spa last weekend.
Additional info for our chassis no. freaks:
no. 58 is protochassis 1
no. 59 is protochassis 2
no. 60 is the first racing chassis no. MP4-12C-GT3-001 (Dutch ownership at the moment, but runned by the satellite team Von Ryan, who is the former F1's race engineer nickname)
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7161/avg00151610.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/avg00151610.jpg/)
01 - leaving the box thursday morning on its first training at 9.00 am
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/7968/avg00331628.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/avg00331628.jpg/)
02 - on its first lap thursday
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/163/avg00561647.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/avg00561647.jpg/)
03 - nice
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3888/avg00641655.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/avg00641655.jpg/)
04 - colourfull art
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/756/avg00881668.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/avg00881668.jpg/)
05 - helmets
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9836/avg01461718.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/avg01461718.jpg/)
06 - wet thursday
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5058/avg01501722.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/avg01501722.jpg/)
07 - leaving on the wet tyres
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/8928/avg02251786.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/avg02251786.jpg/)
08 - low and close
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/1370/avg04952015.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/avg04952015.jpg/)
09 - last pitlane shot before it crashed out of the race
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8500/avg07682450.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/avg07682450.jpg/)
10 - damp track at the back of the circuit during the race
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2686/avg10722738.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/avg10722738.jpg/)
11 - pit exit
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6462/avg14782765.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/avg14782765.jpg/)
12 - its second last pitstop of the race
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3940/dscn6865t.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/dscn6865t.jpg/)
13 - just the car
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9118/dscn6971.jpg (http://img829.imageshack.us/i/dscn6971.jpg/)
14 - engine change on friday, the reason why it got the 5 minutes penalty which had to be made during the first 3 laps of the race.
Enjoy :wink:
So can we assume that #58 is chassis # XP-GT3-01 and #59 is chassis # XP-GT3-02 as well?
Also is there a 12C GT3 chassis index set up yet?
Thanks.
Additional info for our chassis no. freaks:
no. 58 is protochassis 1
no. 59 is protochassis 2
no. 60 is the first racing chassis no. MP4-12C-GT3-001 (Dutch ownership at the moment, but runned by the satellite team Von Ryan, who is the former F1's race engineer nickname)
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7161/avg00151610.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/avg00151610.jpg/)
01 - leaving the box thursday morning on its first training at 9.00 am
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/7968/avg00331628.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/avg00331628.jpg/)
02 - on its first lap thursday
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/163/avg00561647.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/avg00561647.jpg/)
03 - nice
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3888/avg00641655.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/avg00641655.jpg/)
04 - colourfull art
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/756/avg00881668.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/avg00881668.jpg/)
05 - helmets
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9836/avg01461718.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/avg01461718.jpg/)
06 - wet thursday
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5058/avg01501722.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/avg01501722.jpg/)
07 - leaving on the wet tyres
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/8928/avg02251786.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/avg02251786.jpg/)
08 - low and close
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/1370/avg04952015.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/avg04952015.jpg/)
09 - last pitlane shot before it crashed out of the race
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8500/avg07682450.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/avg07682450.jpg/)
10 - damp track at the back of the circuit during the race
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2686/avg10722738.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/avg10722738.jpg/)
11 - pit exit
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6462/avg14782765.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/avg14782765.jpg/)
12 - its second last pitstop of the race
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3940/dscn6865t.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/dscn6865t.jpg/)
13 - just the car
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9118/dscn6971.jpg (http://img829.imageshack.us/i/dscn6971.jpg/)
14 - engine change on friday, the reason why it got the 5 minutes penalty which had to be made during the first 3 laps of the race.
Enjoy :wink:
So can we assume that #58 is chassis # XP-GT3-01 and #59 is chassis # XP-GT3-02 as well?
Also is there a 12C GT3 chassis index set up yet?
Thanks.
Davidoff41
07-07-2012, 06:13 AM
I have chassis index:
#RP1
(n°58 for Spa 24h 2011 and at FOS 2012)
#RP2
(n°59 for Spa 24h 2011 with McLaren GT. Still with McLaren GT as developement car)
#001
(n°60 for Spa 24h 2011 with Von Ryan, Back to McLaren GT, then lend to United Autosport for Macao race lat in 2011, now sold to Klaas Humel / Lapidus Racing)
#RP1
(n°58 for Spa 24h 2011 and at FOS 2012)
#RP2
(n°59 for Spa 24h 2011 with McLaren GT. Still with McLaren GT as developement car)
#001
(n°60 for Spa 24h 2011 with Von Ryan, Back to McLaren GT, then lend to United Autosport for Macao race lat in 2011, now sold to Klaas Humel / Lapidus Racing)
Davidoff41
07-07-2012, 06:16 AM
#003 Von Ryan Racing
#005 United Autosport
#006 Dörr Motorsport
#007 Gulf Racing
#009 Gulf Racing
#011 Hexis Racing
#014 Gemballa Racing
#016 Boutsen
#019 United
#020 Hexis Racing
Will know some more during Spa 24 hours 2012... wait and see.
#005 United Autosport
#006 Dörr Motorsport
#007 Gulf Racing
#009 Gulf Racing
#011 Hexis Racing
#014 Gemballa Racing
#016 Boutsen
#019 United
#020 Hexis Racing
Will know some more during Spa 24 hours 2012... wait and see.
astonmartindbs001
07-07-2012, 11:24 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emka41/with/6953776596/#photo_6953776596
So which of the Von Ryan Racing and Dorr Motorsport cars there are #003 and #006? Couple of other unidentified GT3s there as well, but about half there are confirmed in the list. So thanks a lot for this Davidoff, really.
So which of the Von Ryan Racing and Dorr Motorsport cars there are #003 and #006? Couple of other unidentified GT3s there as well, but about half there are confirmed in the list. So thanks a lot for this Davidoff, really.
Davidoff41
07-08-2012, 05:15 AM
Hi,
#003 should be Von Ryan n°88
#006 Dörr n°23
PS: On Flickr, i am Emka41...
#003 should be Von Ryan n°88
#006 Dörr n°23
PS: On Flickr, i am Emka41...
astonmartindbs001
07-09-2012, 01:23 AM
Thanks a lot for the clarification.
notsofast
07-11-2012, 04:25 AM
Nice to see the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 included in the latest car pack for Forza Motorsport 4. Its the no.59 car as raced at Spa but without the extra light pack on the front of the car. The car has plenty of grip and can be ugradable to over 700hp. Unfortunately the car in game doesnt sound as good as it does in real life. :(
Davidoff41
07-12-2012, 05:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a83L8-Wp3sk&feature=player_embedded
A short video from Molitor Racing, preparing the 12C GT3 for Nürburgring race this weekend.
A short video from Molitor Racing, preparing the 12C GT3 for Nürburgring race this weekend.
Davidoff41
07-20-2012, 02:42 PM
Hi,
Someone is going to Spa 24H here???
Someone is going to Spa 24H here???
PatrickT82
07-20-2012, 03:41 PM
when is it?
arjan916
07-20-2012, 03:55 PM
Hi,
Someone is going to Spa 24H here???
Off course :wink:
Still have to decide to go for 3 or 4 days, I enjoyed the last years 4 days stay very much.
About last year.
#001 @ Davidoff41, you're right, additionally: K.H. was the owner in Spa already
and yes No.58 was proto 001 and No.59 was proto 002
Some pics, and note the difference between the place of the chassic plates; the protos (No. 58 and 59) had a plate on the roll cage only, the first production GT3, chassis #001, No. 60 had it below the windscreen (like the road cars).
proto
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-4DACXDBK-D.jpg
first GT3, No.60
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-HBWQIMMQ-D.jpg
place of the chassis number of the first GT3, No.60
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-XDFQLWUT-D.jpg
no chassis number on that place on the protos, here's No.59
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-MW3OMONH-D.jpg
Someone is going to Spa 24H here???
Off course :wink:
Still have to decide to go for 3 or 4 days, I enjoyed the last years 4 days stay very much.
About last year.
#001 @ Davidoff41, you're right, additionally: K.H. was the owner in Spa already
and yes No.58 was proto 001 and No.59 was proto 002
Some pics, and note the difference between the place of the chassic plates; the protos (No. 58 and 59) had a plate on the roll cage only, the first production GT3, chassis #001, No. 60 had it below the windscreen (like the road cars).
proto
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-4DACXDBK-D.jpg
first GT3, No.60
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-HBWQIMMQ-D.jpg
place of the chassis number of the first GT3, No.60
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-XDFQLWUT-D.jpg
no chassis number on that place on the protos, here's No.59
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-MW3OMONH-D.jpg
notsofast
07-21-2012, 08:05 AM
United Autosport have pulled their McLarens from Spa to concentrate on next year. UA's Richard Dean has made a very interesting comment to dailysportscar.
"We have had some pretty unrepresentative results so far this year and with some exciting plans already coming together for 2013 with McLaren we believe the better and more constructive option right now with our available resource is to put together and undertake a programme to help develop the cars rather than running them in a 24 hour race."
Now what exciting plan next year with McLaren can that be? Its got to be the GT-E car. Nothing else would really fit. If they were continuing on with the GT3 car next year it wouldnt make sense of them to pull out of Spa because they could use Spa as a giant test session. Exciting times ahead.
And here is a video made by McLaren ahead of the Spa race with factory driver Rob Bell.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyT9gyscshQ&feature=player_embedded#!
"We have had some pretty unrepresentative results so far this year and with some exciting plans already coming together for 2013 with McLaren we believe the better and more constructive option right now with our available resource is to put together and undertake a programme to help develop the cars rather than running them in a 24 hour race."
Now what exciting plan next year with McLaren can that be? Its got to be the GT-E car. Nothing else would really fit. If they were continuing on with the GT3 car next year it wouldnt make sense of them to pull out of Spa because they could use Spa as a giant test session. Exciting times ahead.
And here is a video made by McLaren ahead of the Spa race with factory driver Rob Bell.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyT9gyscshQ&feature=player_embedded#!
Davidoff41
07-26-2012, 09:32 AM
Results from free practice this morning.
5th Boutsen n°5 (Nico Verdonck start)
17th ASM Team n°47 (Pedro Lamy start)
19th Lapidus n°62 (Christodoulou, Quaife, then Mullen. Hummel did not drive)
26th Gulf n°9 (Rob Bell start, then Wrainwright)
29th Von Ryan n°88 (Barff then Alvaro Parente at the wheel)
33th Gulf n°69 (Stuart Hall, then Campbel Walter)
36th Von Ryan n°60 (Jelley, Draper Matt, Steph Dusseldorp, then Draper Julien)
48th ART n°12 (Demoustier all the session)
52th Boutsen n°15 (Broggi, then Sarah Bovy)
5th Boutsen n°5 (Nico Verdonck start)
17th ASM Team n°47 (Pedro Lamy start)
19th Lapidus n°62 (Christodoulou, Quaife, then Mullen. Hummel did not drive)
26th Gulf n°9 (Rob Bell start, then Wrainwright)
29th Von Ryan n°88 (Barff then Alvaro Parente at the wheel)
33th Gulf n°69 (Stuart Hall, then Campbel Walter)
36th Von Ryan n°60 (Jelley, Draper Matt, Steph Dusseldorp, then Draper Julien)
48th ART n°12 (Demoustier all the session)
52th Boutsen n°15 (Broggi, then Sarah Bovy)
notsofast
07-30-2012, 07:23 AM
Congrats to Von Ryan for coming 4th in Pro-Am with the #88 car. Well done!!!
Some nice wallpapers of McLarens racing at Spa from Speedhunters.
Gulf: http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LARY6782.jpg
Boutsen Ginion: http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LARY7658.jpg
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LARY7224.jpg
Von Ryan Lark: http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LARY7885.jpg
Some nice wallpapers of McLarens racing at Spa from Speedhunters.
Gulf: http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LARY6782.jpg
Boutsen Ginion: http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LARY7658.jpg
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LARY7224.jpg
Von Ryan Lark: http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LARY7885.jpg
notsofast
08-05-2012, 06:05 AM
Found a short behind the scenes video featuring Gulf Racing at Spa including a pitstop for fuel and tires for the #69 car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFbCo42qMgs&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFbCo42qMgs&feature=player_embedded
Davidoff41
12-26-2012, 04:09 PM
Hi everyone!
Is someone is follwing the GT3 here?
2013 looks already magic with Loeb who get his two 2013 evo cars + the first one in Japan...
Is someone is follwing the GT3 here?
2013 looks already magic with Loeb who get his two 2013 evo cars + the first one in Japan...
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