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  • Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series Heads To VIRginia

    Lamborghini-USA-Super-Trofeo-Status-THUMBLamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo will compete at the famous road-racing course – Virginia International Raceway for rounds 7 and 8 of the inaugural North American Blancpain Super Trofeo Series. In fact, VIR will deliver exciting racing at the 3.27 mile circuit and will test drivers to the limit.

    The event will include a number of new teams and drivers that are to take the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo grid for the first time. Among them is Justin Bell, who is a 24 Hour Le Mans winner, FIA GT2 World Champion and The World’s Fastest Car Show host. He is definitely going to bring about his competitive spirit and driving experience to the race.

    At the event the Lamborghini vehicles are going to be based on light weight LP 570-4 Gallardos equipped with 5.2 liter V10 engine, which delivers 570 hp (420 kW) and All-Wheel-Drive. The race series will include five runs in partnership with North America’s most established racing promoters including GRAND-AM, ALMS, IMSA and IndyCar and other.

    In addition, at the VIR, Lamborghini is going to show its typical hospitality by hosting a number of VIPs, international journalists and the odd familiar face. Undoubtedly, the Virginia crowd can expect to see some great Lamborghini racing action.

    Source: Lamborghini

  • Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series With Debut In North America

    Lamborghini-Blancpain-Super-Trofeo-THUMBLamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series is going to make its debut in North America at the AMLS North Eastern Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park this week. The model is a single make series, which can be used as a base from those who want to go to professional GT racing.

    The series is based on the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo. The latter includes 570 hp (420 kW), all-wheel drive and variable aerodynamics, which result in a downforce range from 282lbs (128kg) to 352lbs (160kg). This means that the Super Trofeo allows drivers to master high-level sports car racing competition skills.

    In addition, this Lamborghini is the high standard of off-track hospitality that features a genuine sense of esprit de corps among competitors. In fact, it represents a bold statement of commitment towards motorsport.

    The introduction of the model to the IMSA portfolio is an historic moment for sports car racing in the North America, because the luxury Italian brand will eventually have its representative there. 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.

    Source: Lamborghini