2014 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series...

[FIRE]

Forgot to watch it myself last weekend.

[rustyfan]

I forgot to tune in as well. I will, however, watch the replay that will be shown in a couple of minutes at 19:05 CET.

Edit - Nice looking field, lots of cars. Pretty close, hard racing too.

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by rustyfan

I forgot to tune in as well. I will, however, watch the replay that will be shown in a couple of minutes at 19:05 CET.

Thanks for the reminder.

[FIRE]

I like these stockcars. Good bang for the buck.

[gomick]

Seeing them bang there way around the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit would be great to see...

[MJ_N_09]

Wow, I remember quite a few of the names from GT Racing (FIA GT, ELMS, etc)

[Giannazzo]

Hi guys, for those who missed the magazine on TV, here you can find the highlights of the four races from Valencia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA97...0T2zml-DVEQqoz

[Giannazzo]

Next week the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series will race at Brands Hatch for the second edition of the American Speedfest. Here's the entry list:

ELITE 1

Car ELITE 1 Driver Country Team Model
1 Garcia Borja Spain Ford Autolix Competition Ford Mustang
2 Vilarino Ander Spain TFT - Banco Santander Chevrolet SS
3 Zimmer Yann (J) Switzerland TFT - Moser Vernet Ford Mustang
4 Javier Villa Spain Ford Autolix Competition Ford Mustang
7 Gandon Anthony (J) France TFT - Red Line Chevrolet SS
8 Bec Hugo (J) France RDV Compétition Ford Mustang
9 Thievin Romain France Exotics Racing by Still Ford Mustang
10 Tba RDV Compétition Chevrolet SS
11 Longin Bert Belgium PK Carsport Chevrolet SS
12 Gabillon Frederic France Still Racing Chevrolet Camaro
13 Rousseau Guillaume © France Bull Racing Team Ford Mustang
17 Gonzalez Jr Victor Puerto Rico VGJL Motorsports Toyota Camry
22 Andrea Larini Italy OverDrive - Buffalo Chevrolet Camaro
23 Iannetta Romain France RDV Compétition - Mc Donald's Chevrolet SS
24 Kumpen Anthony Belgium PK Carsport Chevrolet SS
25 Rocca Nicolo (J) Italy Caal Racing Chevrolet SS
31 Armetta Fabrizio © Italy Caal Racing Chevrolet SS
32 Leinders Bas Belgium RCP - Marc VDS Toyota Camry
33 Gabbiani Gian Maria Italy Overdrive Chevrolet SS
44 Nordström Freddy (J) Sweden Still Racing Chevrolet Camaro
46 Paltalla Markus Finland RCP - Marc VDS Toyota Camry
51 Cheever III Eddie (J) Italy Caal Racing Chevrolet SS
52 Ayer Jr William © Brazil Flag Racing
66 Lauda Mathias Austria DF-1 Racing by B66 Chevrolet SS
77 Bouchut Christophe France DF-1 Racing by B66 Chevrolet SS
82 Rodrigues Cassiano Brazil Brazil Team Chevrolet SS
83 Guerin Victor (J) Brazil Brazil Team Chevrolet SS
85 Gaudin Nicolas © France VTS 85 Chevrolet Camaro
86 Tiroch Dominic © Austria TB Renauer Motorsport Ford Mustang
88 Monforte Simone (J) Italy Euro Kart Racing Chevrolet Camaro



ELITE 2

Car ELITE 2 Driver Country Team Model
1 Miguel Angel Dasi Perez Spain Ford Autolix Competition Ford Mustang
2 Quintal Eric (G) France TFT - Banco Santander Chevrolet SS
3 Vernet Léonard (L) Switzerland TFT - Moser Vernet Ford Mustang
4 Miguel F. Martinez Portillo Dominican Rep. Ford Autolix Competition Ford Mustang
7 Tba TFT - Red Line Chevrolet SS
8 Bec Didier (L) France RDV Compétition Ford Mustang
9 Perrisset David (G) France Exotics Racing by Still Ford Mustang
10 Violas Franck (G) France RDV Compétition Chevrolet SS
11 De Weerdt Jerry (G) Belgium PK Carsport Chevrolet SS
12 Sabates Stéphane (G) France Still Racing Chevrolet Camaro
13 Laurin Jerome (L) France Bull Racing Team Ford Mustang
17 Smith Bradley England VGJL Motorsports Toyota Camry
22 Ferrando Thomas ® France OverDrive - Buffalo Chevrolet Camaro
23 Delsaux Ulysse ® France RDV Compétition - Mc Donald's Chevrolet SS
24 Dumarey Maxime Belgium PK Carsport Chevrolet SS
25 Luca Pirri Italy Caal Racing Chevrolet SS
31 Ercoli Gianmarco ® Italy Caal Racing Chevrolet SS
32 Dupont Denis ® Belgium RCP - Marc VDS Toyota Camry
33 Wilfried Boucenna France Overdrive Chevrolet SS
44 Cozzella Joseph (G) France Still Racing Chevrolet Camaro
46 Maillet Nathalie (G) ♥ Luxembourg RCP - Marc VDS Toyota Camry
51 Laureti Simone Italy Caal Racing Chevrolet SS
52 Bonifacio Paulo (G) Brazil Flag Racing
66 Linossi Francesca ® ♥ Italy DF-1 Racing by B66 Chevrolet SS
77 Canuti Marsilio Italy DF-1 Racing by B66 Chevrolet SS
82 Melo Marçal (G) Brazil Brazil Team Chevrolet SS
83 Fabiano Alex (G) Brazil Brazil Team Chevrolet SS
85 Gaudin Jack (L) France VTS 85 Chevrolet Camaro
86 Lietz Philipp ® Austria TB Renauer Motorsport Ford Mustang
88 Monforte Erika ® ♥ Italy Euro Kart Racing Chevrolet Camaro

[gomick]

Anyone see the big heavy cars running around Brands?

Elite 1 Points...

Anthony Kumpen - 165
Ander Vilarino - 156
Christope Bouchut - 150
Borja Garcia - 144
Matthias Lauda - 139
Frederic Gabillon - 136
Eddie Cheever - 135
Bert Longin - 132
Bas Leinders - 131

[R.Lee]

This was posted at Jayski's, this morning. Don't know if anyone has seen it. From Jayski's Silly Season:

NASCAR Euro driver killed in Philippines: Former NASCAR Whelen Euro Series driver Ferdinand "Enzo" Pastor was shot and killed Thursday night in Quezon City, Philippines. Pastor was the first Filipino driver in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, finishing sixth in the series standings in 2013. According to reports, the 32-year-old was traveling to Pampanga for the Asian V8 Championship, a stock-car race for drivers from the Asia-Pacific area. The incident occurred when Pastor was driving a truck carrying his race car to Clark International Speedway in Pampanga. Paulo Salazar, Pastor's assistant who was also injured in the shooting, said they stopped at a traffic light when a masked man approached the vehicle and began shooting. Pastor was struck in the head, neck and arm, and died after being transported to the hospital. According to the report, police investigators ruled out robbery since none of Pastor's personal belongings were stolen during the incident. They are still trying to determine if the shooting was related to racing.(FoxSports)(6-14-2014)

[R.Lee]

Think this might draw some interest here, just saw it at Jayski's:

Eddie Cheever III interested in NASCAR: Eddie Cheever Jr. came up through the European open-wheel ranks to run Formula One and capture the 1998 Indianapolis 500. His son, Eddie Cheever III, was taking the same path. But, earlier this year, Cheever abruptly diverted course and made a significant career change when he discovered the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. The Euro Series emulates American-made, NASCAR-style racing with full-bodied, sedan-style cars with races in England, France, Spain, Italy and Germany. With the Formula One dream out of the way, Cheever hopes this new path takes him to the United States, where his stock-car training will be elevated. Cheever hopes to have a NASCAR K&N Pro Series ride in the near future. K&N has been a major pipeline to NASCAR's national series in recent years."My goal is to become a professional driver," Cheever said. "If I'm good enough and have resources, Sprint Cup driver would be my dream."(Daytona Beach News-Journal)(6-15-2014)

[Giannazzo]

FIRST NASCAR WIN AN HONOUR FOR EDDIE CHEEVER

Eddie Cheever won his first NASCAR race in his third attempt by conquering the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series ELITE 1 Saturday Race at Brands Hatch, UK. The Italian driver lead every lap, claiming a win that make him proud and represents an important step in his stock-car career.

“It’s an honour for me to be counted among NASCAR race winners and I hope this is just the first of many to come. It was fantastic to achieve it in my what was my third stock-car race,” sai Eddie, who is also leading the classification of the Jerome Sarran Trophy for drivers aged 25 and under. “Winning is never easy and we worked very hard for this result. I want to thank CAAL Racing for giving me a very fast Chevrolet SS #51 and I hope to be able to repeat very soon”

The historic victory, the first for an Italian driver in the European NASCAR Series, came few hours after Eddie won the pole position in a very close saturday morning qualifying session that saw 19 drivers separated by just 7 tenths of a second. Starting from the pole was fundamental for the final result on the tight 1.198 miles British track.

“Starting in front is very important on this track and winning the pole in my second NASCAR qualifying session was amazing, considering also that we went very close to it Valencia in April,” continued Cheever. “Once the green flag dropped, I had to keep myself focused to avoid any mistake and to keep all the doors closed. I knew the track vey well and I gave my best each and every lap”.

The next NASCAR Whelen Euro Series event will take place in France at the Tours Speedway – a half-mile oval track built in downtown Tours, with four 9-degree banked turns – and it will mark Eddie’s debut on oval.

“We were always very competitive this year. I think that the Series’ top drivers will battle for the win again in Tours and I believe we can be very fast. To contend for the top step of the podium on an oval would be fantastic,” concluded Cheever.

English version of the driver's PR: http://motorsportrants.com/nascar/wh...ria-in-nascar/

[gomick]

After Tours Speedway...

Elite 1 Points...

Ander Vilarino - 247
Anthony Kumpen - 238
Matthias Lauda - 226
Frederic Gabillon - 219
Borja Garcia - 219
Bert Longin - 205
Eddie Cheever - 200
Freddy Nordstrom - 200
Christope Bouchut - 196

Elite 2 Points...

Maxime Dumarey - 239
Thomas Ferrando - 228
Philipp Lietz - 222
Denis Dupont - 213
Marcal Melo - 197
Marsilio Canuti - 192
Simone Laureti - 186
Leonard Vernet - 182

[kurski]

NASCAR's popularity in Europe has been on the rise.
http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup...nce-in-europe/

[JHamilton]

That race at Tours was in the rain... that's awesome.

[MagVanisher]

Originally Posted by kurski

NASCAR's popularity in Europe has been on the rise.
http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup...nce-in-europe/

That's good news! Hopefully, NASCAR could expand their brand of stock-car racing to other markets like Asia, minus the silly rules such as Green-White-Checker, Lucky Dog rule, phantom yellow flags, etc.