Lamborghini Races Into Ontario For Canadian Debut
Calabogie Motorsports Park ON Canada, Sep 5 2013 - Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the ultimate single make motor racing series, makes Canadian debut in rounds 5 and 6 of the inaugural North American season. Taking on the longest racetrack in Canada, with 20 turns, a 2000ft long straightaway and at 40ft wide, Calabogie is sure to provide a good test for both drivers and cars alike.
With six rounds left, the drivers will be looking to push their lightweight, 570 hp, all-wheel-drive Gallardo’s to the max, as they compete for places in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo World Series Final in Vallelunga, Italy against the best from Europe and Asia.
Pro-Am series leader Kevin Conway, driving for Lamborghini Carolinas and Change Racing, takes a commanding 17 point advantage to Ontario over second place Ryan Eversely. Eversely, representing Lamborghini Beverly Hills and GMG Racing is a further 10 points ahead of teammate Lee Davis, as they look to close the gap at the challenging Calabogie Motorsports Park circuit.
Kevin Conway said, "We are in strong position coming to Canada, but anything can happen, especially at an exciting circuit such as Calabogie. The competition is tough and it's an extremely competitive field but there's great camaraderie in the paddock and the drivers and teams will continue to push each other all the way to Vallelunga."
Lamborghini Blancpain Series Director, Tristan Herbert said, “Calabogie will be demanding for the drivers, but we expect the cars to be quick. The long straightaway will produce high speeds through the 570 hp Lamborghini Gallardo engine and the all-wheel-drive will help negotiate the corners. The highly technical Calabogie circuit, means the drivers will need to be bold which all makes for great racing.”
With testing on Thursday and practice on Friday, the serious action gets underway with a 40 minute qualifying session and the first 50 minute race on Saturday and race two on Sunday. With 30 points available, the Calabogie crowd is in for thrilling Lamborghini action.
Fast Facts
- Kevin Conway series leader on 54 points
- Ryan Eversely second place on 37 points
- Lee Davis third place on 27 points
- Lee Carpentier leading Amateur with 44 points
- Amateurs Paris Mullins and Tom O’Gara tied on 38 points
-Light weight LP 570-4 Gallardo
- 5.2 liter V10s all wheel drive
- 2 x 50 Minute Races
- Mandatory pitstop between minutes 20 & 30 for all cars to allow for driver change for those teams with shared seat
Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North America - The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North American series will feature five races run in partnership with North America’s most established racing promoters including GRAND-AM, ALMS, IMSA and IndyCar and at some of the most prestigious circuits in the US and Canada.
The racing calendar for this season is:
Lime Rock Park, CT (ALMS) 05/06 July
Kansas Speedway GRAND-AM 16/17 August
Calabogie, Canada IMSA 07/08 September
Virginia International Raceway AMLS 05/06 October
Fontana, California 18/19 October
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