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2017 4 Hours Of Sepang
The 2017 4 Hours of Sepang was an auto race held on January 22, 2017, at Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia. It served as the last race of the 2016-17 Asian Le Mans Series season. Qualifying Qualifying results Pole positions in each class are indicated in bold. Race Race Results Class winners are in bold. {, class="wikitable" ! rowspan="2" , ! rowspan="2" , Class ! rowspan="2" , ! rowspan="2" , Entry ! rowspan="2" , Drivers !Chassis ! rowspan="2" , Laps , - !Engine , - ! rowspan="2" , 1 , rowspan="2" , LMP2 , rowspan="2" , 25 , rowspan="2" , Algarve Pro Racing , rowspan="2" , Andrea Pizzitola Aidan Read Andrea Roda , Ligier JS P2 , rowspan="2" , 115 , - , Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 , - ! rowspan="2" , 2 , rowspan="2" , LMP2 , rowspan="2" , 8 , rowspan="2" , Race Performance , rowspan="2" , Giorgio Maggi Struan Moore Fabian Schiller , Oreca 03R , rowspan="2" , 115 , - , Judd HK 3.6 L V8 , - ! rowspan="2" , 3 , rowspan="2" , LMP2 , rows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sepang
Pekan Sepang is a small border town and also a mukim in Sepang District, Selangor Selangor ( ; ), also known by the Arabic language, Arabic honorific Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity", is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the e ..., Malaysia. The most known part of the town is its western part, which contains both Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Malaysia's largest airport – and the Sepang International Circuit, where the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix was and Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix is held. Administrative divisions The area of Mukim Sepang covers 198.08 km2. There are 6 Malay villages, 2 Chinese New villages and 31 neighbourhoods in this mukim. Schools * SJK (C) Sepang References External links Sepang District Towns in Selangor {{Selangor-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audi R8
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German car manufacturer Audi AG in 2006. Production ended in the first quarter of 2024. The car is exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's private subsidiary company manufacturing high performance automotive parts, Audi Sport GmbH (formerly quattro GmbH), and is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo and presently the Huracán platform. The fundamental construction of the R8 is based on the ''Audi Space Frame'', and uses an aluminium monocoque which is built using space frame principles. The car is built by Audi Sport GmbH in a newly renovated factory at Audi's 'aluminium site' at Neckarsulm in Germany. At the time it was introduced in 2006, the R8 became the first production car with full- LED headlamps. First generation (2006; Type 42) The Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car (designed by Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigel Moore (racing Driver)
Nigel Moore (born 4 January 1992 in Tockwith, England) is a British racing driver. Career Moore began his racing career in karting, in which he competed until 2007, when he began racing in the Ginetta Junior Championship, which he won with eight victories. He graduated to the Ginetta G50 Cup for 2008, which he also won. He also took two GT4 class wins in the British GT Championship racing a Ginetta G50. He raced in the series full-time in 2009. His co-driver Jody Firth won the title, due to Moore missing the Knockhill round as he was racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Ginetta. At 17, he became the youngest Briton to race at the legendary race. He also raced in four races of the GT4 European Cup, winning once. For 2010, Moore moved into single-seater racing in the Formula Palmer Audi championship. He won the title, along with a prize Formula Two scholarship. He was also shortlisted for the 2010 McLaren BRDC Young Driver of the Year award. After leaving school in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Hanson (racing Driver)
Philip Beauchamp Hanson (born 5 July 1999) is a British racing driver who currently competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship with AF Corse. Hanson has won multiple titles in sportscar racing, including the Dunlop Endurance Championship in 2016 (alongside an event win at the British LMP3 Cup), 2016–17 Asian Le Mans Series, 2016–17 and 2018–19 Asian Le Mans Series championships in the LMP3 and LMP2 classes respectively, and the 2020 European Le Mans Series. Hanson is also a class winner at the 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Le Mans, an achievement he garnered in 2020, a year in which he also won the 2019–20 FIA World Endurance Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship in LMP2. He is also the youngest driver ever to win a WEC title and the youngest British driver to win LMP2 at Le Mans. After being promoted to AF Corse's #83 car in 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, 2025, Hanson won the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, alongside Robert Kubica and Yifei Ye. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Patterson (investor)
MatlinPatterson is a distressed securities fund that participates in Distressed securities, distressed and credit opportunities on a global basis. The firm was established in 2002 as a spinout from Credit Suisse First Boston. It is headquartered in New York City and has offices in London and Hong Kong. MatlinPatterson was founded by David Matlin and Mark Patterson. MatlinPatterson, through MatlinPatterson Global Advisers, manages private equity vehicles with a distressed-for-control mandate as well as an open-ended strategy seeking non-control credit investment opportunities. MatlinPatterson is managed by co-founder David Matlin, together with Managing Partner, Peter Schoels and Michael Lipsky. Mr. Schoels has served as Managing Partner since 2009 and is also responsible for management of the illiquid investment portfolio. Mr. Lipsky, who joined the Firm in early 2011, is responsible for management of the liquid investment portfolio. Co-founder Mark Patterson serves as Chairman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fabian Schiller
Fabian Schiller (born 24 May 1997) is a German racing driver who currently competes in the Nürburgring Endurance Series. Career Junior formula Schiller began his racing career in karting at the age of 12, competing in the ADAC Kart Masters series. In 2012, he began competing in single-seater formula cars, taking part in the Formula BMW Talent Cup. The following season, Schiller stepped up to compete in the ADAC Formel Masters championship, competing for the Schiller Motorsport team run by his father and uncle. He would finish 11th in his first season in the competition, scoring his first victory at the Lausitzring. After two years of competition and three race victories in the series, Schiller graduated to the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, signing with Team West-Tec for the 2015 season. However, with three races remaining in the season, Schiller was removed from his seat due to unsatisfactory performances. Sports cars In March 2016, Schiller joined Marc VDS Racing Team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giorgio Maggi
Giorgio Maggi (born 18 December 1997) is a Swiss professional racing driver. He competes in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series' EuroNASCAR PRO division, driving the No. 18 Toyota Camry for Race Art Technology. He has also raced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Career Maggi ran the 2019 season in the Whelen Euro Elite 2 series, finishing 2nd in the standings with 3 wins. Maggi spent the 2020 season in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, finishing 11th in the standings with 1 podium. Maggi attempted to qualify for his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the 2021 Pennzoil 150, but failed to qualify. In the 2022 season, Maggi switched teams to Race Art Technology to drive the team's No. 18 Toyota Camry in the EuroNASCAR PRO division. Racing record Career summary Complete ADAC Formel Masters/Formula 4 Championship results ( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) NASCAR ( key) () Xfinity Series Whelen Euro Series – EuroNASCAR PRO ( key) () ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nissan VK Engine
The VK engine (formerly known as the ZH) is a V8 engine, V8 piston engine from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan. It is an aluminum DOHC Multi-valve#Four valves, 4-valve design. The VK engine was originally based on Nissan's ''Nissan VQ engine, VQ'' V6 rather than the ''Nissan VH engine, VH'' V8 used in previous Infiniti Q45, Q45/Nissan Cima, Cima models. Changes include: a variable intake manifold, newly designed heads, and a larger drive by wire throttle chamber. The intake manifold directs air through different paths at different engine speeds to optimise low-end torque or high-end horsepower. VK45DE The VK45DE was introduced in 2002 and is built in Yokohama, Japan. Bore and stroke is . Output is at 6,400 Revolutions per minute, rpm with of torque at 4,000 rpm. Redline is at 6,600 rpm. It has an aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. It uses Sequential fuel injection, SFI, has 4 titanium valves per cylinder with CVTCS, Continuous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Pizzitola
Andrea Luigi René Pizzitola (born 19 June 1992) is a professional French racing driver. He is best known for winning the 2018 European Le Mans Series with G-Drive Racing. Career Karting Born in Montpellier, Pizzitola entered karting in 2008, racing in local championships. His best achievement was eighth place in the French KF2 Championship in 2011. Formula Renault In 2011, Pizzitola made his début in single-seaters, taking part in the French F4 Championship 1.6-litre category. He finished as runner-up to his future Eurocup rival Matthieu Vaxivière with seven podiums, including wins at Lédenon, Val de Vienne and Albi. Pizzitola moved to the 2-litre Formula Renault machinery in 2012, joining R-Ace GP in the Formula Renault Eurocup. He finished 21st with two-point-scoring finishes. He also had eleven starts in the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup with the same team, collecting podiums at Hockenheim, the Nürburgring and Assen. Pizzitola stayed with R-Ace GP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a high-performance homologation model of the Porsche 911 sports car. It is a range of high-performance models, which began with the 1973 911 Carrera RS. The GT3 has had a successful racing career in the one-make national and regional Porsche Carrera Cup and GT3 Cup Challenge series, as well as the international Porsche Supercup supporting the FIA F1 World Championship. __TOC__ Road cars 996 GT3 The "GT3" nameplate was introduced in 1999 as part of the first generation of the Porsche 996 model range (commonly known as 996.1) as a homologation model for the cars entered in the FIA GT3 cup. As with Porsche's previous 911 RS models, the 996 GT3 was focused on racing, and so was devoid of items that added unnecessary weight to the car. Sound deadening was almost completely removed, as were the rear seats, rear loud speakers, sunroof, and air conditioning, although automatic air conditioning and CD/radio became no-cost optional add-ons. The engine o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ADESS-03
The ADESS-03 is a Le Mans Prototype LMP3 built to ACO Le Mans Prototype LMP3 regulations. It was designed and built by ADESS AG. The car had its competition debut at the 2015 2 Hours of Fuji. The car also serves as a base for the GreenGT LMPH2G and H24 Hydrogen powered Le Mans Prototype. Development In 2013, the ACO announced a new category of Le Mans Prototypes, known as LMP3, which would replace the previous Le Mans Prototype Challenge (LMPC) class in 2015. Initially, the car was meant to be made by LAS Motorsport, a joint venture between Sebastien Loeb Racing, ADESS AG, as well as SORA Racing. Under the initial agreement, Sebastien Loeb Racing would be in charge of development and assembly, while ADESS AG would be in charge of the design and homologation of the car, and SORA Racing handling production. However, when the car was launched on 9 June 2015, it was known instead as the ADESS-03, with no branding on the car from Sebastien Loeb Racing, SORA Racing, or LAS Motors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KC Motorgroup
KC Motorgroup Ltd, known as KCMG, is an auto racing team based in Hong Kong. Founded by former racing driver Paul Ip in 2007, KCMG has participated in a variety of championships across the world in touring car, sports car, and open-wheel racing. History KCMG entered the Formula Nippon series in 2010 as a Toyota customer team, with Katsuyuki Hiranaka finishing 12th. In 2011, Alexandre Imperatori finished 12th. In 2012, Ryo Orime finished 19th. In the 2013 Super Formula, Richard Bradley finished 21st. Yuichi Nakayama finished 20th in 2014, 16th in 2015, and 18th in 2016. In 2013, KCMG expanded outside Asia with an entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans before entering the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2014, during which the team won three races. The team went on to win the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMP2 category on its way to a second-place finish in the 2015 WEC season. However, in the following year, KCMG pared down its LMP2 participation to a one-off entry at Le Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
