2017 Eskom Kyalami 9 Hours: Race Finished!

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 13 Jun 2015, 08:44

V8fan12 wrote:Yes Mont Blanc will take the Listers.

Vic Sunset will partner Wade.

Our car numbers shall be #3 for Wade/Sunset and #91 for Mackintosh/Beauchene

Okay. EDIT: V8fan you still yet to specified your TC2 entries number. Other edit: I don't think Beauchene have ever raced yet. So put another driver please

FantometteBR wrote:Team name+nationality: Équipe Fantomette by Euromotor International (French/German)
Class choice GT1
Car choice: Lister Storm
Car 1
Driver 1+nationality: Lee Honmei (CHN)
Driver 2+nationality: Patrick Feldhoffer (GER)
Car 2
Driver 1+nationality: Quentin Bisping (CAN)
Driver 2+nationality: TBA

Numbers can be 444 and 445

Second seat of the second car are up for grabs

So Fantomette your only option is Ford Focus TC2 if you want it.

You can now tell what kind of livery you want or do your own livery. Preferly you send me the psd file, but if you want to send it in dds it's fine too

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 13 Jun 2015, 10:54

AndreaModa wrote:Yeah that'll do

Ok then.

Driver change for the #25 Trueba Maserati;

Hagane Shizuka (JPN)

Danny van Rijkens (RSA)

Post by **Bobby Doorknobs** » 13 Jun 2015, 14:07

ABC would like to run in two separate liveries if possible:

Car 27 to run in a blue and gold livery, representing County Wicklow. Something along the lines of this year's Sauber will do.
Car 28 on the other hand will run in Rosso Corsa, something like AF Corse's livery.

If for some reason two separate liveries are not allowed, the Rosso Corsa livery on both cars will do.

As for Kurosawa, I would like for both cars to run in a livery along these lines:

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 13 Jun 2015, 16:14

Greggs Racing will employ our standard livery as seen here.

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 13 Jun 2015, 16:58

Kurosawa Engineering Mitsubishi Lancer

Anthony Bryne Cars F550
#27

#28

Added logos is from real drivers sponsor

Post by **Bobby Doorknobs** » 13 Jun 2015, 17:34

These liveries look very nice. There seems to be a slight typo in the name of the ABC team (it's "Byrne", not "Bryne"). Still, it's not a major issue, nice job

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 13 Jun 2015, 20:36

I'll take the Ford Focus then...

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 13 Jun 2015, 20:44

Hunter Autosport would like a livery along these lines

http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=16765

much appreciated if someone is able to do one

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 14 Jun 2015, 06:31

Greggs Racing Peugeot 407

Hunter Autosport SEAT Leon TDI

Post by **Londoner** » 14 Jun 2015, 09:48

Travis Crabtree will join Damon Cannon in driving the #94 Vauxhall Vectra for DMR. The #95 Vectra still has a seat available.

As for liveries, DMR will go with the same livery we're planning to run for IPCC, which is as such: Blue/Green, with McVities, BetFred, and Ovo Energy logos liberally splashed around the place.

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 14 Jun 2015, 13:14

Équipe Fantomette will run using the Euromotor's AR 3.5 livery. If I can find a working pic, would be able to show it. If not, let's try something different

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 14 Jun 2015, 14:49

Mecha's livery will be yellow with blue and red accents around the car bumpers and side skirts. The team logo is to be placed in the engine cover. Sponsors will be Pertamina, Dell, TVRI and Garudafood.

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 15 Jun 2015, 00:21

AxelP800 wrote:
V8fan12 wrote:Yes Mont Blanc will take the Listers.

Vic Sunset will partner Wade.

Our car numbers shall be #3 for Wade/Sunset and #91 for Mackintosh/Beauchene

Okay. EDIT: V8fan you still yet to specified your TC2 entries number. Other edit: I don't think Beauchene have ever raced yet. So put another driver please

TC2 number will be #33 for Klien/Ziegler and #52 for Larsen/Kristoffersen

Oh ok I will be fielding offers from any interested drivers for that seat then.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 15 Jun 2015, 21:55

Roberto Dinella will take a drive at the first team to offer him a seat. You'll need to accommodate some Lampre logos and a healthy shade of pink into your livery design as payment though.

Post by **Londoner** » 15 Jun 2015, 22:01

AndreaModa wrote:Roberto Dinella will take a drive at the first team to offer him a seat. You'll need to accommodate some Lampre logos and a healthy shade of pink into your livery design as payment though.

DMR are happy to offer Roberto the #95 Vauxhall Vectra, driving alongside the lovely Poppy Whitechapel.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 15 Jun 2015, 22:13

East Londoner wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:Roberto Dinella will take a drive at the first team to offer him a seat. You'll need to accommodate some Lampre logos and a healthy shade of pink into your livery design as payment though.

DMR are happy to offer Roberto the #95 Vauxhall Vectra, driving alongside the lovely Poppy Whitechapel.

Folks, we have ourselves a deal. :dance:

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 16 Jun 2015, 04:41

Mecha Corolla #31&32

DMR Vectra #94

DMR Vectra #95

Equipe Fantomette #444

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 16 Jun 2015, 16:41

For Valerian i will simply ask a Pepsi livery (red, blue and white).

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 17 Jun 2015, 13:29

USD TC2

Error can't be fixed...... I think I have to run the race with the buggy window

Trueba #25

Trueba #24

Renzo

Alfa Corse

USD GT1

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 23 Jun 2015, 17:36

AxelP800 wrote:Mecha Corolla #31&32

That's not the shade of blue my team uses (see the F1RWRS 2017 spotters guide), can you change the blue parts to the correct shade of blue - you know, the same shade this forum uses?

Post by **Nuppiz** » 23 Jun 2015, 17:47

FMecha wrote:That's not the shade of blue my team uses (see the F1RWRS 2017 spotters guide), can you change the blue parts to the correct shade of blue - you know, the same shade this forum uses?

And once again you decided to specify this only after the livery has been made. Seriously, is your goal to piss off as many people as possible?

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 23 Jun 2015, 17:48

Nuppiz wrote:
FMecha wrote:That's not the shade of blue my team uses (see the F1RWRS 2017 spotters guide), can you change the blue parts to the correct shade of blue - you know, the same shade this forum uses?

And once again you decided to specify this only after the livery has been made. Seriously, is your goal to piss off as many people as possible?

It's not my intention.

I'll redact my request.

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 25 Jun 2015, 13:06

FMecha, that "blue" is purple to my eyes. Tell me with picture for no misunderstanding. I'm not changing the livery unless I want to improve some livery again

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 25 Jun 2015, 16:56

AxelP800 wrote:FMecha, that "blue" is purple to my eyes. Tell me with picture for no misunderstanding. I'm not changing the livery unless I want to improve some livery again

"Purplish blue" is the correct term (or alternative the blue this forum uses), but I already redacted my request so just leave it as is.

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 28 Jun 2015, 17:13

Rob Lomas Racing GT1

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 30 Jun 2015, 14:40

Lotto Racing - TC2

Valerian Motorsport - GT1

Uhm Normal32, if you don't like it say it so..... (I put the drivers name on different sides of the car i.e. Vanthoor on right, Aurelien Moll on left

Btw, V8Fan12, post your livery plan for both of your teams by July 3rd, or I will paint it using the team's name reference, and also your #91 2nd driver, otherwise I will RNG a real-life South African driver

FantometteBR, complete your line-up for #445 by July 3rd too, otherwise I will RNG a real-life South African driver

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 30 Jun 2015, 21:00

Bisping then will be partnered by Karun Chandhok then

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 01 Jul 2015, 03:13

Livery plans:

Racing Team Scandinavia
#33: Sponsorship from Vienna Insurance Group, Deutsche Telecom, Billa. Colours: Orange
#52: Sponsorship from IKEA, Scania, LEGO. Colours: Blue & Yellow (Swedish scheme)

Mont Blanc Racing
#3: Sponsorship from Texaco, Havoline, Meguiars. Colours: Red & Yellow (Texaco colours)
#91: Sponsorship from Red Bull, Lloyd's TSB. Colours: Blue & Red (Red Bull colours)

The second driver for the #91 car will be real-life driver Ben Collins (GBR)

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 01 Jul 2015, 08:17

Alright, livery all done! Below at this post later there will be a 3 hours practice result from 7th December 2017!

Mont Blanc GT1

Scandinavia TC2

2017 Kyalami 9 Hours Open Test Result

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 02 Jul 2015, 03:14

Thanks for doing the liveries Axel mate! They look mint

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 02 Jul 2015, 05:31

Kyalami Circuit, 1st December 2017 wrote:33rd wildcard entry added to this year's Kyalami 9 Hours

Following the completion of entry list of 9 Hours, Porsche South Africa expressed their little disappointment, since the race only have 1 South African drivers, citing the race is "too professional" in terms of drivers.

"Endurance since beginning are always a mix between pros and non-pros. I believe Markus' family missed this fact when created the event. We'll make sure that next year we will have more South African drivers on the grid by changing the class structure." said the Head of Porsche South Africa.

Markus and Porsche SA reached agreement to run a 33rd entry, squeezing a temporary garage just before pit exit. The entry is a Porsche 997 GT3-R driven by Kevin van der Linde, and Adrian Zaugg. Why GT3 car? To make sure they won't cheat but also not outpaced by TC2 cars. "If they actually win, that's a big surprise. The goal is to draw attention for South African, or even African motorsport fans."

Kyalami Circuit, 7th December 2017 wrote:Wildcard entry failed to run in open test

A problem with car shipment to Kyalami delays action for van der Linde and Zaugg. The plane supposed to carry the car got an issue and had to do emergency landing, delaying the shipment by 3 days. Then in South Africa, the lorry got a flat tire, futher delaying the action. But from that all, the car is now good, and expected to turn laps in tomorrow's midnight 2 hours practice session.

Qualifying will be held on the afternoon of the race day, and race will get on the way 7:30 PM local time.

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 03 Jul 2015, 11:34

Porsche South Africa

"Midnight" Practice 2 Result (120 minutes)

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 03 Jul 2015, 19:39

Oh my god, that RLR livery looks freaking awesome! Thanks

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 08 Jul 2015, 05:42

It's happening!

2017 Eskom Kyalami 9 Hours

Porsche South Africa wrote:Kelvin van der Linde and Adrian Zaugg couldn't start the race due to engine failure. We do not bring any spare, so they will be honoured to drive the safety car and the checkered flag.

Qualifying Result (60 mins)

Race result

What a race that was!

Some little document on race: http://pastebin.com/rSmEVdgi

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 08 Jul 2015, 17:41

Autosprint wrote:Trueba boss Roda lauds new driver lineup after double podium in Kyalami

Trueba team principal Giovanni Roda heaped praise on his new driver lineup after winning the Kyalami 9 Hours on the team's debut with the Maserati MC12. New pairing Franck van Nifterick and Lorenzo Crescenzi, both experienced GT racers, brought home the lead car to the top step of the podium, while the other debutant pairing of Simon Redman and local hero Danny van Rijkens came home in third place.

"This is a dream start for our new GT programme," said the Italian boss. "Giving the difficulties this year in car development in GT-R, we were only cautiously optimistic of some improvement. But the drivers have settled into the car instantly, we have made many improvements to the MC12 after constant co-development and testing with Voeckler, and already it has bore fruit."

While the car has clearly made a step forward from the mediocre form demonstrated in its debut season of GT-R, Roda too praised the men at the wheel for the improved form.

"The drivers were spectacular," he said. "They were able to ride the fine line between pace and fuel conservation. We had an unfortunate incident with the second car and uncooperative TC2 traffic, but apart from this it was a fantastic performance by all four of the guys."

"Danny has ARWS commitments and so this was basically a little bit of fun for him away from his day job but the other three guys will be sticking with us next year. Based on their performance today, I am very excited about our full debut as a factory team in GTs next season. Running with the Ferraris last season gave us some experience of the difficulties of the sport, and with these lessons we can build an even stronger team."

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 08 Jul 2015, 18:06

Danny van Rijkens wrote:Sure it's a great result for the team, both cars on the podium is fantastic, and it's brilliant to represent all of the fans and all of Africa on the podium with my third place. It's been a lot of fun and I would never rule out looking more seriously at GTs at a future stage in my career.

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 09 Jul 2015, 17:17

Video highlights

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 09 Jul 2015, 20:52

MotorsportNews France wrote:Mont Blanc has an amazing day at Kyalami
French team Mont Blanc Racing is overjoyed after an amazing effort in the 2017 Eskom Kyalami 9 Hours yesterday. Both of their cars finished in the top ten, the #3 of Randall Wade and Vic Sunset coming in 4th followed by the #91 of Steven Mackintosh and Ben Collins coming in 5th after qualifying on the front row. Sunset and Wade came from 8th to nearly clinch a podium position.

Wade had this to say: "Golly, today was a great day for the team. I have to say a big thanks to Vic for partnering up with me, he's a very capable driver and we managed to get it done with some good strategy and teamwork from all the guys. Big thanks to them."

Mackintosh stated: "For sure, this is a great morale booster, we are a fairly new operation and to be punching out results like this in such a short space of time is really encouraging. Ben did a great job and thanks to him for coming all the way out here to join us."

It has been rumoured that off the back of this stellar Kyalami campaign, Mont Blanc may be looking at entering the 2018 GT-R season after their plans for the Le Mans Cup fell over after the series collapsed.

Scandinavian Sport wrote:Racing Team Scandinavia very pleased with Top 5 TC2 runs
New endurance outfit Racing Team Scandinavia had high hopes for their drivers in the 2017 Eskom Kyalami 9 Hours and they were well rewarded with stellar drives by the two pairings of Verna Klien and Alvin Ziegler (in the #33) and Ragnar Larsen and Ludvig Kristoffersen (in the #52). The #33 would place 12th in the overall standings and 5th in the TC2 class with the #52 placing 10th in the overall standings and a stunning 3rd place in the TC2 class.

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 09 Jul 2015, 22:24

Autosport wrote:Hunter Autosport end season on a high
Hunter Autosport ended their 2017 campaign ended on a high note after the #100 SEAT Leon TDI driving by Deanna McMahon and Peter Oliver took the TC2 class victory and finished 8th overall in the Kyalami 9 hours. The pair had initially started 23rd overall but were able to use the car better fuel consumption to great effect to move to the front of the pack.

"Its fantastic to win" says McMahon "Having a diesel engine allowed us take the initiative in the race, we could stay out much longer then the other TC2 cars create a gap and focus on our own race and not trying to defend why trying to keep out of the way of the GT1 cars"

Oliver stated "staying out of the way of thr GT1 was a challenge the closing gap between them and us . we were lucky we had a couple of near misses with faster cars wanting to get passed as quick as possible"

A Second Seat Leon driven by David Simmons and Chelsie Knight finished 17th overall and 10th in class. While the rest of the team head back to the UK to prepare for the 2018 season both McMahon and Oliver head to Dubai to take part in the opening round of the Caterham Winter Series.