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Opel Kadett Drag Races 1,200-HP McLaren 720S And It’s a Close Race

The Opel Kadett E, which was produced from 1984 to 1991, holds a special place in Opel’s history as it marked the transition from the Kadett nameplate to the Astra. It featured a modern and aerodynamic design, with smooth lines, flush-fitting glass, and integrated bumpers. The Kadett E also introduced innovative features and design elements.

While the Kadett E came with a range of gasoline and diesel engines, none of them offered the performance showcased in the video. The Kadett from the video has been heavily modified, featuring a turbocharged engine that generates close to 900 horsepower. The power is sent to the front wheels, resulting in constant struggles for traction.

In the video, the modified Kadett races against two fast cars. The first race is against a stock Dodge Challenger, which proves to be no match for the Kadett. The second race is against a tuned McLaren 720S with 1,200 horsepower, and the results are very close.

In the final section of the video, the Kadett completes a half-mile run and reaches a top speed of 185.02 miles per hour (297.76 kilometers per hour). This impressive performance allowed the Kadett to win the award for the fastest front-wheel-drive car at the Race1000 event where the video was recorded.

CRAIG DELONG WINS BUCKWHEAT 100 GNCC

Kanati Tires Buckwheat 100: Motorcycle Race Report
Delong Earns Overall Win at Penultimate Round

Temperatures have been on the chilly facet in West Virginia as Round 11 of the 2023 Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series introduced by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, (GNCC Racing) made its technique to Newburg, West Virginia for the Kanati Tires Buckwheat 100 GNCC.

Craig Delong (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) got here via to earn the general win at spherical 11, and now sits with a 23 level lead heading into the finale. Photo: Ken Hill

When the inexperienced flag dropped for the XC1 Open Pro bike begin it was Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig Delong who captured the $250 All Balls Racing Holeshot Award. Delong would put collectively a flawless day, main the period of the seven-lap race and capturing his third general win of the 12 months. Delong now sits 23 factors forward within the factors standings because the sequence heads into its finale in two weeks at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

“I came into today with the mindset to win,” mentioned Delong. “I knew that we needed it, and I just put my head down and made it happen. The team and I worked great together today and now we’ve got one round left to seal this championship. We’ll be ready for Ironman.”

AmPro Yamaha’s Ricky Russell would have a great begin to the day as he got here via second on the opening lap. Russell would proceed to battle on the entrance of the pack for the remaining six laps, coming via to earn second general on the day. Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green’s Josh Strang would steadily work his means up from an eighth place begin on the day to spherical out the highest three general finishers at spherical 11 in West Virginia.

“It was an epic track, but it was hard to push,” mentioned Russell. “Last lap I tried to make a pass on Ryder [Lafferty] and I went down, and I was trying to catch up then and I saw Ryder [Lafferty], so he must have fell but Craig [Delong] was gone. I pulled it in for second, I’m happy and rode good all day and I feel good.”

Ricky Russell (AmPro Yamaha) had a terrific journey on Sunday afternoon as he got here via to earn second general. Photo: Ken Hill

As Magna1 Motorsports/Husqvarna’s Jordan Ashburn got here via to earn fourth general on the day, he would put it a powerful journey all through the course of the race managing to battle within the prime 5 at some stage in seven laps. Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green’s Grant Baylor would go back-and-forth however would finally come via fifth general on the day.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Husqvarna Racing’s Trevor Bollinger put in a tough cost after beginning out his day again within the tenth place place. Bollinger would proceed to push, leading to his season-best results of sixth place general. Coastal GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ryder Lafferty made the transfer as much as the XC1 Open Pro class and can be having a terrific day working up in third and second general for almost all of the race. However, on the final lap he would sadly transfer again to seventh general as he crossed the end line.

Coming via eighth within the XC1 class and eleventh general was Liqui Moly Factory Beta Racing’s Evan Smith as he continued to battle all through the day. FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Ben Kelley had an unlucky crash early on within the race, sending him farther again within the pack. Kelley continued to make his means towards the entrance and was in a position to come via ninth within the XC1 class. Kelley continues to sit down third within the factors standings and is 33 factors out from the lead.

Coming via tenth within the XC1 class was Rocky Mountain/Tely Energy/KTM’s Steward Baylor after he needed to make his means again to his pits for an premature pit cease to work on a motorbike problem. Baylor would then have to depart his pits to return to the place he exited the monitor taking over extra priceless time. Baylor would proceed to push ahead making an attempt to salvage any factors for his probability on the National Championship. Baylor now sits 23 factors behind Delong as they head into the season finale race in two weeks.

Liam Draper (middle), Angus Riordan (left) and Mason Semmens (left) rounded out the highest three XC2 250 Pro class finishers at spherical 11. Photo: Ken Hill

As the XC2 250 Pro Sport noticed the inexperienced flag waving it might be Trail Jesters KTM Racing’s Mason Semmens incomes the $250 Steel City Men’s Holeshot Award and the race can be underway. AmPro Yamaha’s Liam Draper would get out to the early lead after making his means round Semmens on lap one. Draper would proceed to push, however he would have firm from FMF/RPM KTM Racing’s Angus Riordan as they’re battling for the XC2 National Championship.

Riordan would transfer into the lead on lap three, however Draper can be proper there to push again and make his means again into the lead on the fourth lap. Draper would proceed to carry the lead, however he must make strategic line decisions as he made his means into the end. Draper got here via to earn the win and prolong his factors lead over Riordan who would end second within the XC2 class. Trail Jesters KTM Racing’s Mason Semmens continued to battle on the entrance of the pack and spherical out the highest three XC2 finishers.

Toby Cleveland (Beaver Creek Cycles/Bells Electric/Wossner Piston) clinched the FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am National Championship. Photo: Ken Hill

In the FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am it might be Josh Lojaks House of Speed XC Coaching/Kibuk Cycle’s/Steel City Men’s Clinic-backed rider, Sawyer Carratura grabbing the $100 Lojak Cycle Salese Holeshot Award to start out out the day. However, it might not take lengthy for the battles to start as Hall’s Cycles/Enduro Engineering/Moose Racing’s Jhak Walker made his means into the lead on the opening lap.

Behind Walker although Beaver Creek Cycles/Bells Electric/Wossner Piston’s Toby Cleveland was feverishly making his means via the pack of riders to battle for the primary spot. As the riders emerged from the woods on the second lap it might be Cleveland into the lead with Walker proper behind him. That wouldn’t trouble Cleveland although, who continued to guide the remainder of the race incomes his sixth win of the season and clinching the 2023 FMF XC3 National Championship.

Walker would come via to earn second on the day, whereas FXR/X Brand Goggles/6D Helmet’s Dakoda Devore would battle forwards and backwards all through the course of the day as he hoped to place a cease to Cleveland’s chance of clinching. Devore would cross the road third within the FMF XC3 class.

Jason Tino got here via to earn the Top Amateur honors this weekend with a 14th general ending place and a 250 A primary place end. Joseph Cunningham would come via to earn second general on the Top Amateur podium with a seventeenth general ending place, and a second within the 250 A category. Michael Delosa rounded out the Top Amateur podium with a 18th general ending place and a 3rd within the 250 A category.

Rachael Archer (AmPro Yamaha) grabbed the early lead and got here via to earn the WXC class in on the Kanati Tires Buckwheat 100. Photo Ken Hill

As the WXC racers took off the road on the Kanati Tires Buckwheat 100, it might be AmPro Yamaha’s Rachael Archer leaping off the road and heading into the woods simply forward of Trail Jesters KTM Racing’s Korie Steede.  Archer would proceed to guide and place a niche over the remainder of the sphere, whereas Steede would proceed to battle behind her.

Archer would proceed to push and are available via with over a two minute hole again to second place. However, Steede would push onerous at some stage in the race with a handful of different WXC racers trying to make a push for the rostrum. Steede would come via second within the WXC class on the day. Bonecutter GASGAS/Fly Racing/Scott Goggle’s Prestin Raines would make her means again onto the rostrum this weekend with a 3rd within the WXC class.

Winning the morning general race was Archer, however behind her Kiefer Galiano and Caden Staats out of the 150 Schoolboy B (12-17) class would come via to earn second and third general within the race.

Doc Smith earned the Youth Overall win in West Virginia from the second row within the YXC2 Super Mini Jr. class. Photo: Ken Hill

In the Youth race it was Doc Smith coming from the second row within the YXC2 Super Mini Jr. class to take the general win and his class win on the eleventh spherical of the season in West Virginia. Another rider coming from the second row to complete second general was Ethan Harwell. Rounding out the highest three general youth finishers was the YXC1 Super Mini Sr. competitor, Ryan Amancio.

Caleb Wood got here via second within the YXC1 class and fourth general on the day, whereas James Jenkins rounded out the highest three YXC1 finishers. Travis Lentz would come via to earn third within the YXC2 class.

In the 85 Big Wheel class it might be Colton McQuarrie taking the win, whereas Ryder Reick battled again to earn the 85 (12-13) class win and within the 85 (7-11) class it might be Hayden Dupuis taking dwelling the win. In the 65 (10-11) class it might be Beau Garetson coming via in first, whereas Hunter Jones got here via to take the 65 (9) class win and Tripp Lewis coming via to earn the 65 (7-8) class win. In the Girls Super Mini (12-16) class it was Zoey Kimble incomes the win, and Josei Grozbean taking dwelling the Girls 85 (7-13) class win whereas Paisley Harris earned the Girls 65 (7-11) class win. Brant Mills from Buckhannon, WV, earned the Trail Rider class win.

The GNCC Season Finale will happen on October 20-22, in Crawfordsville, Indiana with the Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC. This occasion would be the sequence Breast Cancer Awareness occasion, so put on your pink! There may even be reside leisure Friday and Saturday, together with trick-or-treating, a Halloween costume contest, ePeeWee Racing and so many extra particular actions and occasions happening. More data on the occasion could be discovered on-line at www.gnccracing.com/event/ironman.

Craig Delong (middle), Ricky Russell (left) and Josh Strang (proper) rounded out the highest three finishers on the Kanati Tires Buckwheat 100 GNCC. Photo: Ken Hill

Kanati Tires Buckwheat 100 Results and Points Standings
Newburg, West Virginia
Round 11 of 12
Sunday, October 8, 2023

XC1 Pro Event Results:

  1. Craig Delong (HQV)
  2. Ricky Russell (YAM)
  3. Josh Strang (KAW)
  4. Jordan Ashburn (HQV)
  5. Grant Baylor (KAW)
  6. Trevor Bollinger (HQV)
  7. Ryder Lafferty (GAS)
  8. Evan Smith (BET)
  9. Benjamin Kelley (KTM)
  10. Steward Baylor (KTM)

*Overall National Championship Standings:

  1. Craig Delong (233)
  2. Steward Baylor (210)
  3. Ben Kelley (200)
  4. Jordan Ashburn (187)
  5. Ricky Russell (159)
  6. Grant Baylor (155)
  7. Josh Strang (140)
  8. Jonathan Girroir  (124)
  9. Angus Riordan (123)
  10. Liam Draper (120)

*Indicates that the Overall National Championship Standings will decide the 2023 National Champion.

XC2 250 Pro Event Results:

  1. Liam Draper (YAM)
  2. Angus Riordan (KTM)
  3. Mason Semmens (KTM)
  4. Cody Barnes (HON)
  5. Grant Davis (KTM)
  6. Michael Witkowski (HON)
  7. Nathaniel Tasha (KTM)
  8. Jonathan Johnson (BET)
  9. Jesse Ansley (KTM)
  10. Brody Johnson (HQV)

XC2 250 Pro Series Standings:

  1. Liam Draper (245)
  2. Angus Riordan (227)
  3. Cody Barnes (210)
  4. Ruy Barbosa (191)
  5. Michael Witkowski (172)
  6. Mason Semmens (166)
  7. Ryder Lafferty (155)
  8. Jonathan Johnson (150)
  9. Evan Smith (123)
  10. Grant Davis (119)

BMW M Team WRT Wins Indianapolis 8 Hour Race, Maintains Lead in Manufacturer Standings

In the fourth race of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season, BMW M Team WRT emerged victorious at the Indianapolis 8 Hour. The BMW M4 GT3, piloted by Philipp Eng, Sheldon van der Linde, and Dries Vanthoor, secured a win at the prestigious Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 53-second lead. This win marked BMW’s third consecutive victory in the IGTC, allowing them to maintain their lead in the manufacturer standings ahead of Mercedes. Eng remains in second place in the driver’s championship but has closed the gap with the top spot. BMW M Motorsport will compete in the season finale in Abu Dhabi in December, aiming for titles in both categories.

The race saw the #30 BMW M4 GT3 start from fourth position, but Eng managed to take the lead in the first corner. The BMW M Team WRT encountered a setback when they received a drive-through penalty for exceeding the maximum stint duration, temporarily losing the lead. However, with excellent speed and the advantage of cooler temperatures on race day, Eng staged a comeback, propelling the team from fourth to second place. The #31 BMW M4 GT3, driven by Augusto Farfus, Maxime Martin, and Charles Weerts, led the race with a little over two hours remaining. Unfortunately, Farfus collided with another car while attempting to overtake, resulting in damage to the front suspension of his car. Despite the setback, BMW M Team WRT repaired the damage but lost significant time in the process. Nevertheless, the team celebrated their first victory in the USA.

In addition to the BMW M Team WRT, North American BMW M Motorsport teams BimmerWorld and ST Racing also competed in Indianapolis. Samantha Tan, Neil Verhagen, and Jake Walker finished in 12th place, while Bill Auberlen, Robby Foley, and Chandler Hull retired from the race near the end.

The IGTC season finale, the Gulf 12 Hours, will take place on December 9th/10th in Abu Dhabi.

After the race, Andreas Roos, Head of BMW M Motorsport, congratulated BMW M Team WRT and their drivers on their victory and highlighted the global strength of the BMW M4 GT3. Vincent Vosse, Team Principal of BMW M Team WRT, expressed his joy at winning a race in the USA for the first time, despite the setback with their second car. Philipp Eng, Sheldon van der Linde, and Dries Vanthoor, who drove the winning #30 BMW M4 GT3, praised the performance of their team and their determination to fight back after a penalty. Augusto Farfus, who piloted the #31 BMW M4 GT3 before the collision, took responsibility for the incident and expressed his disappointment.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport in WorldSBK: Garrett Gerloff Misses Podium by a Narrow Margin at Portimão

The BMW Motorrad Motorsport team achieved great success at the penultimate event of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship at Portimão, Portugal. Garrett Gerloff from the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team delivered exceptional results, finishing in fourth place in both main races and narrowly missing the podium by just one second in the second race. Michael van der Mark from the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team also made a strong comeback after his injury break, finishing in impressive seventh place several times.

In the Superpole qualifying session, van der Mark finished as the best BMW rider in seventh place. His teammate Scott Redding secured the eleventh position, while Gerloff was right beside him in twelfth. Loris Baz from the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team concluded qualifying in sixteenth place and had to start both main races from the pit lane due to an additional engine in use on his motorcycle since the previous round.

In race one, van der Mark, Redding, and Gerloff each moved up one position on the start grid due to a penalty for a competitor. Gerloff showed impressive progress and finished in fourth place, equaling his best result of the season and claiming first place in the independent class. Van der Mark secured a seventh-place finish, while Redding struggled and crossed the finish line in 15th place. Baz fought his way up from the back and finished in 18th place.

In the Superpole race, van der Mark confirmed his seventh place, and Gerloff once again charged forward from twelfth place to finish in eighth. Baz finished in twelfth place, and Redding closely followed in thirteenth place.

In the second main race, Gerloff demonstrated his racing strength by finishing in fourth place and narrowly missing the podium. Van der Mark finished in eleventh place, while Redding was pushed off the track and finished in fourteenth position. Baz crashed while attempting a comeback from the back.

The season finale of WorldSBK 2023 will take place in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, from October 27th to 29th.

Reflecting on the Portimão round, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers praised the team’s performance. He acknowledged the challenges faced by Redding and Baz but expressed satisfaction with van der Mark’s strong comeback and Gerloff’s impressive results. Gerloff himself expressed happiness with his achievements and the team’s performance, hoping to end the season on a high note. Van der Mark also expressed his satisfaction with the overall weekend and his enjoyment of riding. Redding, on the other hand, admitted to struggling and expressed disappointment with his performance, but he aims to come back stronger for the season finale. Baz reflected on his battles on the track and his unfortunate crash in the second main race.

DTM: René Rast Secures First Victory as BMW M Works Driver, Sheldon van der Linde Takes Second Place

In the penultimate race weekend of the DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, René Rast celebrated his first victory as a BMW M works driver. He finished in first place in Sunday’s race, breaking the DTM record for pole positions in the process. Sheldon van der Linde secured second place, resulting in a 1-2 finish for Team Schubert Motorsport. Marco Wittmann narrowly missed out on a podium finish, coming in fourth.

After a mixed performance on Saturday, the BMW M works drivers bounced back on Sunday. Rast claimed pole position, while van der Linde started in second place. The two drivers held on to their positions throughout the race, with Wittmann also battling for a podium spot but ultimately settling for fourth place. Sandro Holzem retired on Sunday, after finishing 24th on Saturday.

As the season finale approaches at Hockenheim, van der Linde and Rast are currently in fourth and fifth place in the driver’s standings. Schubert Motorsport holds fourth place in the team standings.

Here are some reactions from the DTM weekend at the Red Bull Ring:

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): Congratulated Rast, Schubert Motorsport, and everyone involved with BMW M Motorsport on their fantastic performances. He praised Rast for his first win as a BMW M works driver and for breaking the pole position record. Roos also commended van der Linde for his second-place finish and Wittmann for his fourth-place finish.

René Rast: Expressed his joy and described his first win with BMW M Motorsport as a special moment. He credited his team for their excellent work and expressed his hopes for continued success. Rast also mentioned the upcoming birth of his second child.

Sheldon van der Linde: Said he was proud of his performance on Sunday, especially after a weak race on Saturday. He attempted to overtake Rast early on but was unsuccessful. Van der Linde congratulated Rast on his victory and acknowledged that defending his DTM title is unlikely. He now aims to challenge for third place in the driver’s standings at Hockenheim.

Marco Wittmann: Described his eighth and fourth-place finishes as good results. He admitted that he had hoped for better considering the strength of the BMW M4 GT3 at the Red Bull Ring. Wittmann acknowledged the impressive performance of Schubert Motorsport, but mentioned that a longer pit stop prevented him from securing a podium finish. He remains determined to make a strong push at Hockenheim.

IMSA: BMW M Team RLL takes podium finish at Indianapolis – Paul Miller Racing wins GTD title.

On the penultimate race weekend of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Indianapolis, BMW M Motorsport teams had reason to celebrate. Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly finished third in the 2-hour and 40-minute race in the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8, securing a podium spot. This marks their fifth podium finish in the GTP class debut season. In the GTD category, Madison Snow and Bryan Sellers clinched the GTD title with a third-place finish in the #1 BMW M4 GT3, defending their Sprint Cup championship from 2022.

While De Phillippi and Yelloly made their way to the podium starting from seventh position, their teammates in the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 faced technical issues. Philipp Eng had to pit after just nine laps due to problems with the car. The electric problems persisted, and Eng and Augusto Farfus were ultimately classified as tenth in the GTP class. De Phillippi and Yelloly are currently in fourth place in the IMSA series standings, 38 points behind the leaders, ahead of the season finale in Road Atlanta on October 14th.

In the GTD category, Snow and Sellers secured the championship win before the season’s end. Their third-place finish at Indianapolis was enough to become champions in both the GTD overall standings and the Sprint Cup. They had a total of five class victories in the #1 BMW M4 GT3, the most of any team in the GTD class. At Road Atlanta’s Petit Le Mans in October, they will have the chance to win the Endurance Cup title as well. At Indianapolis, the two BMW M4 GT3s from Turner Motorsport finished fifth and seventh in the GTD category.

Here are some reactions from the drivers after the race:

Connor De Phillippi (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, 3rd place): “We really gave it everything we had today. Our strategy and car preparation were on point, and I’m proud of everyone on the team. Nick’s first stint set us up well, and the team had great strategy. I just had to finish strong.”

Nick Yelloly (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, 3rd place): “We knew it would be important to stay clean throughout the race, and we managed to do that. Turn one was tricky, but we made it through and then focused on navigating through traffic. The team did a fantastic job with the strategy. Connor drove excellently, and I’m thrilled to continue our podium streak.”

Madison Snow (#1 BMW M4 GT3, Paul Miller Racing, 3rd place GTD class): “It feels great to wrap up the championship here at Indy. Petit Le Mans is a long race, and knowing that we can just enjoy racing is a relief. Paul Miller Racing put in a lot of hard work, and we knew that if we gave our absolute best this weekend, we could relax the next. Indy has been amazing.”

Bryan Sellers (#1 BMW M4 GT3, Paul Miller Racing, 3rd place GTD class): “We led a significant portion of the race, but couldn’t match the #57 or the #78. Our goal was to beat the #27, keep an eye on the points situation, and let go of the pursuit for the race win. It’s difficult, but we accomplished our goal in the end.”

BMW M Team RLL aiming for podium finish at the IMSA GTP race in Indianapolis

The BMW M Team RLL is gearing up for the penultimate round of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, which will take place at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, also known as ‘The Brickyard’ from 15th to 17th September. The team’s goal is to secure a podium finish with their new BMW M Hybrid V8 at the Indianapolis race. The #25 BMW M Hybrid V8, which has already claimed victories at Watkins Glen and podium finishes at Sebring, Long Beach, and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, will be driven by Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly. Meanwhile, Augusto Farfus and Philipp Eng will share driving duties in the #24 car.

Recently, the team conducted a two-day test at the Speedway with drivers De Phillippi, Colton Herta, and Jesse Krohn. The test concluded with the #25 and #24 BMW M Hybrid V8s topping the timing sheets. Eng, Farfus, and Yelloly also completed ‘Driver In Loop’ tests to further enhance the team’s race performance at Indianapolis.

It is worth noting that the BMW Team RLL has a history at ‘The Brickyard’. Team Principal Bobby Rahal, for instance, won the Indy 500 in 1986. Additionally, De Phillippi and Farfus emerged victorious in the 8 Hour Intercontinental GT Challenge race at Indy in 2020, driving a Walkenhorst Motorsport BMW M6 GT3 alongside Nick Catsburg. Yelloly also secured a second-place finish in the team’s sister BMW, co-driving with David Pittard and Marco Wittmann.

In the GT Daytona class, BMW M4 GT3s will be competing. Bryan Sellers and Madison Snow, who have already clinched five victories this season, lead the GTD class points with the #1 Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3. Turner Motorsport will also field two BMW M4 GT3s, driven by Robby Foley and Patrick Gallagher, as well as Bill Auberlen and Chandler Hull.

The race at Indianapolis, which lasts for two hours and forty minutes, will commence on Sunday, 17th September at 12:10 local time.

Here are some quotes from key figures ahead of the Road America race:

Bobby Rahal, BMW M Team RLL Team Principal: “Indy is an iconic place. We tested there recently and it went very well. As is every IMSA race we go to, it will be a tough fight. If we have the pace at Indy as we did at other fast circuits like Watkins Glen, I have every reason to believe we’ll have a good weekend.”

Connor De Phillippi (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8): “The Speedway is always a special place to race, and I’m aiming to continue the success I’ve had there. Last month, we had a productive test, and the BMW M Hybrid V8 has undergone testing in Europe, which has been valuable. I’m excited to be back on track after the summer break to continue chasing race wins.”

Nick Yelloly (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8): “I was not there for the GTP test, but I understand it went very well. I hope we can hit the ground running and secure another good result for BMW.”

Philipp Eng (#24 BMW M Hybrid V8): “I’m very excited to finally get the chance to race at Indianapolis. Indy is often referred to as the ‘world centre of racing’ and an incredibly iconic track. I can’t wait to turn my first laps in the BMW M Hybrid V8 there and hopefully secure a podium finish with my teammate Augusto. I believe we’ve deserved it. We’ve been on an upward trajectory in the past few races, but unfortunately, we had a bit of bad luck at Road America. A podium finish for us or the sister car would be a boost for all of us. However, I’m feeling positive. I’ve heard that the Indy test went very well. I’m looking forward to my next race with BMW M Team RLL and hoping for a strong result.”

Augusto Farfus (#24 BMW M Hybrid V8): “The team showed good pace in the test, which gives us hope for a strong weekend. I did race the Indy road course in 2020 with Connor and Nicky Catsburg, and we won the 8-hour Intercontinental GT Challenge. It will be good to be back at Indy.”

Goodwood Festival of Speed cancelled on Saturday due to high winds

The penultimate day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, scheduled for tomorrow, has been cancelled due to a weather warning for high winds, according to official confirmation. Concerns over heavy winds had already cast doubt on whether Saturday’s event would proceed, and sources earlier in the evening confirmed its cancellation. Festival organizers have now officially informed ticketholders, manufacturers, and exhibitors of the decision to close the gates.

A statement on the Festival of Speed website expressed regret over the decision and cited the severe wind warning in the Goodwood area as the reason. The safety of all on-site was highlighted as the utmost priority, with the forecasted high winds posing a significant risk to temporary structures across the site. Attendees were politely asked not to travel to Goodwood or attempt to access the site. It was noted that this was the first time in its 30-year history that the event would not take place on a Saturday.

Exhibitors were instructed to secure their stands ahead of the site shutdown, which is scheduled for 11am tomorrow. Festivalgoers staying at the campsite were allowed to remain but were advised to exercise caution given the conditions. The organizers expected the winds to have subsided by tomorrow evening, allowing the annual Goodwood Ball to proceed as planned from 7pm.

Sunday’s final day, which is forecasted to have little to no rain, is still scheduled to run as planned. However, it was emphasized that Sunday is completely sold out, and Saturday ticketholders will not be granted entry. They will receive a refund in the coming days.

Friday’s weather conditions at the event in Sussex were unfavorable, with the planned Red Arrows display being cancelled and heavy rain persisting throughout the afternoon. As a result, there were some delays for drivers leaving the event’s car parks.