Europe is home to some of the finest racing series in the world and the Lamborghini Super Trofeo spec series is gearing up for its second season.
Never heard of the Super Trofeo? These racecars are lightened versions of the Gallardo LP 560-4 dressed in Blancpain livery and prepped for race duty. The Gallardo’s 5.2-liter V-10 puts out 570 horsepower while a retuned six-speed e.gear sends power to the all-wheel-drive system. High-friction steel brakes, “racing” ABS, a special aero package, and 18-inch competition wheels wrapped in Pirelli slicks complement the Super Trofeo’s 2900-pound weight. The chassis has been reworked and launch control has also been eliminated.
This year, the six-round season starts the weekend of April 24-25 at the Hockenheimring in Germany. The first round will support the DTM touring-car series; the remaining events will be paired with venues from FIA GT1 World, Le Mans Series, and Campionato Italiano di Gran Turismo. Each round contains 30 minutes of free practice, a 30-minute qualifying session, and three 40-minute races.
“The second Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo season is highly anticipated,” said Manfred Fitzgerald, Lamborghini’s director of brand and design. “We’re excited to see new teams join the Super Trofeo family for 2010, while competitors from last season will return to defend their honours. The on-track battles were extremely close in 2009, and we’re set for another thrilling season ahead.”
2010 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Calendar
April 24-25 -- Hockenheim -- DTM
May 22-23 -- Brno -- GT1 World
July 3-4 -- Paul Ricard -- GT1 World
July 29-31 -- Spa-Francorchamps -- GT1 World
August 21-22 -- Hungaroring -- Le Mans Series
September 24-26 -- Vallelunga -- Campionato Italiano di Gran Turismo (Italian GT Championship)
Source: Lamborghini
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Racing Series Returns for Season Two
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