FIA Nations Cup 2018

Bcarr6 · 6 Nov 2018, 10:50 (Ref:3861330)

November 30/December 1

Entry List (SO FAR):

AUSTRALIA - Herberth Motorsport - Porsche 911 GT3 R - Stephen Grove / Brenton Grove
BELARUS - AT Racing - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Alexander Talkanitsa Sr. / Alexander Talkanitsa Jnr.
BELGIUM - Belgian Audi Club Team WRT - Audi R8 LMS GT3 - Mike Den Tandt / Charles Weerts
CHINA - Herberth Motorsport - Porsche 911 GT3 R - Li Chao / Ye Hognli
DENMARK - Formula Racing - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Johnny Laursen / Nicklas Nielsen
FRANCE - AKKA ASP Team - Mercedes-AMG GT3 - Jean-Luc Beaubelique / Jim Pla
GERMANY - Rinaldi Racing - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Alexander Mattschull / Nico Bastian
HONG KONG - KCMG - Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 - Shiu Cheong Kwan / Cheuk Wai Andy Yan
ITALY - AF Corse - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Pierguiseppe Perazzini / Matteo Cressoni
JAPAN - AF Corse - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Ken Seto / Tamotsu Kondo
RUSSIA - Rinaldi Racing - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Rinat Salikhov / Denis Bulatov
SWEDEN - Garage 59 - Mclaren 650s GT3 - Alexander West / Victor Bouveng
THAILAND - Kessel Racing TP12 - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Piti Bhirombhakdi / Pasin Lathouras
TURKEY - Ram Racing - Mercedes-AMG GT3 - Salih Yoluc / Ayhancan Guven
UNITED KINGDOM - AF Corse - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Christopher Buncombe / Christopher Froggatt

Full list released by the end of the week....

Great start, I love the AM orientated format too, 50% of the field in Ferraris, but there is still a nice mix of cars elsewhere, Mercedes, Mclaren, Porsche, Nissan, Audi.

Only really lacking a BMW, Lambo, Lexus, etc

The one thing I think is a shame, but probably too hard to manage logistically, is it would have been nice to have nations running with cars/teams from their own nation, if there was a suitable GT3 manufacturer/team available.

UK would have been able to pick from an Aston, Bentley or Mclaren... Germany are running a Ferrari, when they have Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Porsche to chose from.

I get it, logistical nightmare, and not really the point of the competition, but seems odd Team Germany are running a Ferrari, and Team Japan arent running a Honda, Lexus or Nissan....

canaglia · 6 Nov 2018, 14:22 (Ref:3861366)

yeah!
when you read that UK is represented by a ferrari and sweden by mclaren.....

GT6 · 6 Nov 2018, 16:15 (Ref:3861386)

No Aston's?

canaglia · 6 Nov 2018, 17:57 (Ref:3861402)

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Originally Posted by GT6

No Aston's?

wait for an oman entry

Juntos · 7 Nov 2018, 00:05 (Ref:3861499)

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Originally Posted by canaglia

yeah!
when you read that UK is represented by a ferrari and sweden by mclaren.....

How about Japan and Germany being represented by Ferrari. From even the greatest of horrors irony is seldom absent.

deggis · 8 Nov 2018, 05:46 (Ref:3861745)

I don't understand the point of this format. This sort of nations-based format has never worked in motorsports (outside of A1GP, which went quickly bankrupt and Race of Champions, which is more like an exhibition event).

Weird that so many Ferraris when usually Ferraris are absent in many other events.

Juntos · 8 Nov 2018, 16:17 (Ref:3861826)

The nation vs nation concept is good. People like and tend to follow national teams whatever the sport.

broadrun96 · 8 Nov 2018, 17:18 (Ref:3861837)

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The nation vs nation concept is good. People like and tend to follow national teams whatever the sport.

Except as referenced above, no one has cared even a little in the past. It's dividing the available cash into another area and we'll end up with the same whining and crying about performance

Juntos · 8 Nov 2018, 17:23 (Ref:3861839)

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It's dividing the available cash into another area and we'll end up with the same whining and crying about performance

Those taking part are wealthy gentlemen drivers. They could poor their money on this or on any other rich people hobby.

broadrun96 · 8 Nov 2018, 20:44 (Ref:3861870)

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Originally Posted by Juntos

Those taking part are wealthy gentlemen drivers. They could poor their money on this or on any other rich people hobby.

Or a series anyone might care about instead of a less than pointless one-off weekend where only crying a whining we didn't have the BOP for the weekend will result. If it costs even a single drive in any national series for GT3 is that worth it to brag you won for your team. Sorry but are they driving for anything other than a flag pinned to the car? They aren't using a car built in that country, are all of the teams are based in country they're racing for? If not, what's the point of it being a Nation's cup? Or do people think the Olympics is a money-making exercise? It isn't and costs billions

Akrapovic · 8 Nov 2018, 21:56 (Ref:3861877)

Does SRO have anything to do with the Macau GT3 Event? This nations cup feels like an attempt to steal some thunder from that.

I like the idea of a giant GT3 event but this isn’t it. Maybe hold it st a better track. Maybe a series of races over Saturday and Sunday? Could you get enough entries for two qualifying races on Saturday, the top half of both goes into a final on Sunday and then there’s a runners up race for the bottom halves? Could you add GT4 To bump up the grid and make it multi class? Eh.

deggis · 9 Nov 2018, 09:08 (Ref:3861935)

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Originally Posted by Juntos

The nation vs nation concept is good. People like and tend to follow national teams whatever the sport.

But this concept has never worked in motorsports and makes less sense when when primary performance aspect (car) can't be connected to a nation.

Cinghio44 · 9 Nov 2018, 11:23 (Ref:3861952)

It's anonymous in my opninion. I would have preferred a format with all Pro drivers. To race with a Fisichella instead of Perazzini make the difference for the competition profile

deggis · 29 Nov 2018, 04:32 (Ref:3866770)

http://www.sro-motorsports.com/bahrain-gt-festival

Two qualifying sessions will set the grid for a pair of 60-minute qualifying races – the first on Friday, the second on Saturday – which in turn decide how drivers will line up for a 60-minute main race on Saturday afternoon. When the chequered flag falls, the winning drivers and their country will be crowned as champions.

Support events are GT4 International Cup (similar 3-race format) and Peter Auto's Classics race.

I don't see any mention of streaming.

Bcarr6 · 29 Nov 2018, 08:36 (Ref:3866783)

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Originally Posted by deggis

http://www.sro-motorsports.com/bahrain-gt-festival

Two qualifying sessions will set the grid for a pair of 60-minute qualifying races – the first on Friday, the second on Saturday – which in turn decide how drivers will line up for a 60-minute main race on Saturday afternoon. When the chequered flag falls, the winning drivers and their country will be crowned as champions.

Support events are GT4 International Cup (similar 3-race format) and Peter Auto's Classics race.

I don't see any mention of streaming.

I’d be surprised not to see a stream for an SRO event

Edit: SRO have just posted a promo video on their YouTube so I’d expect to see streaming there as with all SRO events

deggis · 29 Nov 2018, 13:57 (Ref:3866843)

GT4 streams are already listed:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLK...ow=grid&view=2

GT1World channel is still empty except for that promo, might be on some other channel too.

Racing Harz · 29 Nov 2018, 15:02 (Ref:3866851)

Qualifying, qualifying races and the main event will be streamed live on www.fiagtnationscup.com website and Facebook page.

GT4 Races will also be streamed.

https://www.blancpain-gt-series.com/...in-gt-festival

Bcarr6 · 29 Nov 2018, 15:06 (Ref:3866852)

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Originally Posted by Racing Harz

Qualifying, qualifying races and the main event will be streamed live on www.fiagtnationscup.com website and Facebook page.

GT4 Races will also be streamed.

https://www.blancpain-gt-series.com/...in-gt-festival

SRO wouldnt have it any other way!

deggis · 29 Nov 2018, 22:50 (Ref:3866900)

All streams listed now: https://www.youtube.com/user/gt1worl...iew=500&view=2

Bcarr6 · 29 Nov 2018, 22:55 (Ref:3866902)

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Originally Posted by deggis

All streams listed now: https://www.youtube.com/user/gt1worl...iew=500&view=2

Anyone know about the Bahrain Classic?

deggis · 29 Nov 2018, 22:59 (Ref:3866904)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

Anyone know about the Bahrain Classic?

While much of the focus will be on contemporary GT equipment, fans will also be given an opportunity to take a step back in time at the Bahrain GT Festival thanks to Patrick Peter’s Classic Endurance Racing Series.

This popular category features packed starting grids and combines iconic machines such as the Ford GT40, Porsche 910, and Ferrari 512. Usually found at Europe’s premier venues, the Classic Endurance Racing Series will make the journey to Bahrain to add a historic flavour to the GT Festival.

http://www.sro-motorsports.com/bahrain-gt-festival

Racing Harz · 30 Nov 2018, 05:35 (Ref:3866952)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

Anyone know about the Bahrain Classic?

...
https://peterauto.peter.fr/wp-conten...rain-entry.pdf

tux · 30 Nov 2018, 12:07 (Ref:3866996)

Im not going to pretend to be the smartest person but why the two qualifying races for one main race?

tux · 1 Dec 2018, 16:36 (Ref:3867267)

Awful lot of money down the drain, scary moment, could have been awful.

Juntos · 1 Dec 2018, 22:19 (Ref:3867320)

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Originally Posted by tux

Awful lot of money down the drain, scary moment, could have been awful.

What are you talking about?

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