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Eurocup Mégane Trophy
The Renault Eurocup Mégane Trophy was a one-make racing series created and managed by Renault Sport. The series has raced with the Renault Mégane Renault Sport since 2005 as part of the World Series by Renault. The Renault Eurocup has run with various models under differing names since 1976. History The Eurocup use a single Renault produced vehicle. The series use cars according to era and the championship name is so altered : * Coupe d'Europe Renault 5 Alpine (1976–1980) * Coupe d'Europe Renault 5 Turbo (1981–1984) * Europa Cup Renault Alpine V6 Turbo (1985–1988) * Europa Cup Renault 21 Turbo (1989–1991) * Europa Cup Renault Clio (1992–1995) * Renault Sport Spider Elf Trophy (1996–1998) * Renault Sport Clio Trophy (1999–2004) * Eurocup Mégane Trophy (2005–2008) * Eurocup Mégane Trophy Mk. II (2009–2013) Scoring system *Here is the current scoring system for races in the Eurocup Mégane Trophy: *There was a point awarded for pole position up unt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One-Design
One-design racing is a racing method which may be adopted in sports using complex equipment, whereby all vehicles have identical or very similar designs or models, avoiding the need for a Handicapping, handicap system. Motorsport One-make racing series (also known as spec racing series) are racing series in which all competitors race with identical or very similar vehicles from the same manufacturer and suppliers. Typically, this means the same type of chassis, powertrain, tyres, brakes, and fuel are used by all drivers. The idea behind one-make car racing is that success will be based more on driver skill and Racing setup, car setup, instead of engineering skill and budget. One-make series are popular at an amateur level as they are affordable, due to the use of a common engine and chassis. Examples of one-make racing series from around the world included the Dodge Viper, Dodge Viper Challenge, Ferrari Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup and Porsche Supercup, Supercup, Radical Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joël Gouhier
Joël Gouhier (born 22 October 1949) is a French former racing driver. He raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans () is an endurance-focused Sports car racing, sports car race held annually near the city of Le Mans, France. It is widely considered to be one of the world's most prestigious races, and is one of the races—along with ... from 1983 until 1986, where he returned to the series in 1993 and retiring in 1994. He also raced in the 24 Hours of Spa. Racing record 24 Hours of Le Mans results References 1949 births Sportspeople from Eure-et-Loir Living people French racing drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers 24 Hours of Spa drivers {{France-autoracing-bio-stub Larbre Compétition drivers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Eurocup Mégane Trophy
The 2006 Eurocup Mégane Trophy season was the second season of the Renault–supported touring car category, a one-make racing series that is part of the World Series by Renault.. The season began at Circuit Zolder on 29 April and finished at the Circuit de Catalunya on 29 October, after seven rounds and fourteen races. Jaap van Lagen won the title, having battled Matthieu Lahaye Matthieu Lahaye (born 23 November 1984 in Rennes) is a French racing driver, competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship for OAK Racing. Along with his brother Jean-Baptiste, he runs a small sports car racing team called Ultimate. Career L ... for the entire campaign. Teams and drivers Race calendar and results Standings Drivers' Championship References External linksThe Eurocup Mégane Trophy website {{DEFAULTSORT:2006 Eur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azerti Motorsport
Azerti Motorsport (also known as Racing for Belgium) is a Belgian motorsport team founded by former racer Wim Coekelbergs. History Racing for Belgium started racing in Belgian Clio Cup in 2003, but graduated to the Renault Eurocup, Eurocup Mégane Trophy in 2005, taking the driver and teams titles with Jan Heylen. They also won the 2005 and 2006 SEAT Leon Supercopa in Spain with Oscar Nogues. In 2007, the team entered an Alfa Romeo 156 in the World Touring Car Championship for Miguel Freitas and an Aston Martin DBRS9 in the Belcar series for Wim Coekelbergs and Ron Marchal. For 2008, the team regrouped their activities and planned to move to the SEAT Eurocup, but retreated back to the Belgian Clio Cup. Operating under the name Azerti Motorsport, the team moved to Superleague Formula in 2008, where they have operated several cars, including PSV Eindhoven (Superleague Formula team), PSV Eindhoven, Al Ain (Superleague Formula team), Al Ain, A.C. Milan (Superleague Formula team), A. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Heylen
Jan Heylen (born 1 May 1980) is a Belgium, Belgian racing driver, based out of Tampa, Florida. Racing career Early career (1992-2004) He began karting in 1992, and worked his way up through various feeder series through the years including the British Formula Ford Winter Series (2000), British Formula Ford Championship (2001), Formula Ford Festival, UK Formula Ford Zetec Championship (2002), Formula 3 Spain and Euro (2003), and German Formula 3 (2004). In 2005, he was crowned the Eurocup Mégane Trophy champion. He also won the 2002 Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch and has competed in the Formula Three Euroseries. In 2004 Heylen drove in the first four International Formula 3000, Formula 3000 races of the season with Team Astromega before being replaced by Olivier Tielemans. Following the changeup, Heylen returned to the German Formula 3 series and finished third in the championship with six wins and eight podium finishes. European Sports Car Racing (2005-2011) Through sti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Eurocup Mégane Trophy
The 2005 Eurocup Mégane Trophy season was the inaugural season of the Renault–supported touring car category, a one-make racing series that is part of the World Series by Renault. The season began at Circuit Ricardo Tormo on 4 June and finished at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on 23 October, after seven rounds and fifteen races. Jan Heylen Jan Heylen (born 1 May 1980) is a Belgium, Belgian racing driver, based out of Tampa, Florida. Racing career Early career (1992-2004) He began karting in 1992, and worked his way up through various feeder series through the years including the ... won the title, having battled Renaud Derlot for the entire campaign. Teams and drivers Race calendar and results ;Notes Drivers' Championship References External linksThe Eurocup Mégane Trophy website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luca Rangoni
Luca Rangoni (born 23 September 1968 in Bologna) is an Italian auto racing driver. He is a married man with one son and one daughter. Early career Like many racing drivers, Rangoni's first taste of racing was in karts, where he spent four years. He made his debut in circuit racing in the 1989 Italian Formula Alfa Boxer Championship, where he finished sixth on points. This was followed by two years in the Italian F2000 Trophy, which he won in his second year in 1991. In 1993 he competed in the Italian Formula Three Championship, winning the title in 1995 in a Dallara-Fiat. His success the previous year led to a drive in the 1996 FIA International F3000 Championship. Despite only entering one round in Pau, he ended the year in seventeenth after coming sixth in the race. After his time in Formula 3000 he took a break from racing due to a family tragedy. Touring cars He returned to racing in 1999, switching to touring cars with the Renault Sport Clio International Trophy. He domi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jérôme Policand
Jérôme Jean Édouard Policand (born 1 October 1964 in Grenoble) is a French racing driver. He drove in Le Mans Series Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in GT1 class for the Team Luc Alphand Aventures. He is currently the team principal of French GT World Challenge Europe team AKKodis ASP. 24 Hours of Le Mans results References External links * * 1964 births Living people Sportspeople from Grenoble French racing drivers Formula Ford drivers French Formula Three Championship drivers British Formula 3000 Championship drivers International Formula 3000 drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers European Le Mans Series drivers 24 Hours of Daytona drivers IMSA GT Championship drivers FIA GT Championship drivers American Le Mans Series drivers Rolex Sports Car Series drivers Porsche Supercup drivers International GT Open drivers GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup drivers {{France-autoracing-bio-stub DAMS drivers Porsche Carrera Cup France drivers Le Mans Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Belicchi
Andrea Belicchi (born 18 December 1976) is an Italian professional racing driver. He has competed in such series as the Porsche Supercup, Le Mans Series and FIA World Endurance Championship. He won the Russian Formula Three Championship in 2002 and Finnish Formula Three Championship in 2003 with Lukoil Racing and previously the Renault Sport Spider Elf Trophy in 1998. He also competed in Italian Formula 3000 and Formula Renault V6 Eurocup before switching to sports car racing. He was the GTS class champion in 2006 International GT Open along with Stefano Zonca. Also in 2006 he got a GT2 class win at the 2006 1000 km of Nürburgring on a GPC Ferrari. In 2007 he drove a Spyker at the Le Mans Series. In 2008 he switched to the LMP2 class, finishing second in class at the 1000 km of Catalunya. In 2009 he progressed to the LMP1 class, where he took a 2nd overall finish at the 1000 km of Silverstone. For the 2010 Le Mans Series, Belicchi switched to Rebellion Racing. Driving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Rustad
Tommy Rustad (born 3 September 1968) is a Norwegian racing driver. He currently drives in the FIA European Rallycross Championship and occasionally in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. Tommy is the son of former well known Norwegian racer Ola Rustad. Racing career Early Rallycross Years Rustad started his motor sport career in karting before racing in the Norwegian Rallycross Championship, winning the so-called ''Supernasjonal'' title for six years in a row between 1987 and 1992. On 14 June 1992 he claimed overall victory in the Irish round of the European Rallycross Championship at Mondello Park, racing one of the two 650bhp strong Ford RS200 Group B cars of his compatriot and mentor Martin Schanche. Single Seaters In 1993 he switched to circuit racing, becoming the Swedish Formula Opel Champion in his first year. He drove in the Formula Opel Euroseries in 1994, finishing fifth in points, and finished sixth in the 1995 Eurocup Formula Renault. In 1996 he was in the Italia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franck Lagorce
Franck Lagorce (born 1 September 1968) is a racing driver from France. He participated in two Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on 6 November 1994. He scored no championship points. Career Lagorce competed in French Formula Ford between 1987 and 1989, and was runner up in the French Formula Renault Championship in 1990. He stepped up to the French Formula Three Championship in 1991 and won the title the following year. He competed in Formula 3000 for the next two years, winning four races and finishing the 1994 season in second place. He was Ligier's test driver in 1994 and 1995 and drove in the last two races of the 1994 Formula One season when Johnny Herbert moved to Benetton to replace JJ Lehto who had been loaned to Sauber. He then became test driver for Forti Corse in 1996. He won the Renault Spider trophy in 1996, and has since competed in production car and sportscar racing Sports car racing is a form of motorsport road racing that uses sports cars with two sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
