SPEED EuroSeries News

JS Race Engineering, an experienced engine and race support outfit, are seeking a move into the SPEED EuroSeries paddock.

Their team has notable successes with cars running in Lotus race series across Europe and they are looking to duplicate that success in the world of CN racing.

For more information  visit their website by clicking on the logo above or visiting www.jsraceengineering.com

J S Race Engineering is a part of Skyers Racing Engines, has vast experience in engine rebuilds, car preparation and race support and prides itself on top quality craftsmanship at competitive prices.

Contacts

James Skyers – 07540 398117

Lee Smith – 07854 074269

FOR SALE Juno SSE-CN £39,000 + VAT

Following on from SPEED organiser’s announcement about the inclusion of older CN spec race cars in the exciting 2012 season, we are pleased to offer the perfect car to compete in the new category and the sporting league, competitively and reliably. This example of Juno SSE-CN car, was the winner of 2010 VdeV Class B Championship and 5th Overall.

Built in 2008, and upgraded throughout 2009 and 2010. This is an excellent example and has been meticulously prepared and looked after, and raced once in 2011 run by the factory.

Specification:

• Steel Tubular Spaceframe Chassis
• Lightweight, Pre Preg GRP Bodywork (Rosso Red Painted Finish)
• Composite Front Splitter
• Composite Rear Diffuser
• Aluminium Honeycomb Crash Structure
• Adjustable Carbon Fibre Double Element Rear Wing
• 80 Litre Capacity FIA Approved Fuel Cell
• Mountune 2ltr Mugen Honda Engine
• AIM Dash Display with integrated Data Logging System
• Twin Plate AP Racing Clutch
• 6 Speed Sequential Hewland FTRS Gearbox
• Pectel Intelligent Paddle Shift System
• ATS Centre Lock Single Piece F3 Wheels
• Performance Friction Monoblock Brake Calipers and Discs
• Cockpit Adjustable Brake Bias
• Double Wishbones, Fully Rose Jointed Inboard Suspension operated by Pushrods
• Upgraded Billet Aluminium Uprights
• Nitron Adjustable Dampers
• Full Lighting System for Endurance Events
• Two sets of Spare Wheels (One set Wet Tyres, One Slicks)
• Selection of Spare Parts including Roll Bars, Springs, Original Uprights

Everything you need to go racing in SPEED for 2012 for a very reasonable price with an excellent package. For more information please contact Ewan Baldry at Juno Racing Cars by phone on +44(0)7971 531763 or e mail ewan@junoracing.co.uk

The 2012 SPEED EuroSeries registration forms for drivers and manufacturers and the race entry form are now available to download and return to SPEED organisers to indicate participation in this year’s championship. Drivers wishing to take part are asked to return the registration forms and payment by 10th February.

For the 2012 season, drivers/entrants must pay a registration fee to compete in the series. The fee covers FIA event inscription costs for the 12 races this year. Details of inscription fees are available from SPEED organisers.

For all details, please visit the DOWNLOADS page on the SPEED EuroSeries website.

• 2011 Ligier JS51………….£49,950
• New Neil Brown Engineering built engine with 1 hour of running
• Pectel SQ6 ECU
• Geartronics  Paddle shift with light weight compressor
• Chris Tullet  exhaust  system
• AIM Pro data logging including damper sensors
• Faringdon steering wheel with dash display
• Lifeline Zero one fire system
• TMME Chassis and Engine harness
• Super B Lithium battery
• Ohlins dampers

For detail and to arrange viewing contact  Graham Johnson

Mob: 07970 685498

www.lananracing.com

Warwickshire driver Sarah Reader has received recognition of her status as Britain’s top female amateur racer with the award of a Gold Star from the British Women Racing Drivers Club. Presented to her by former World Champion John Surtees, the BWRDC Gold Star is the club’s highest honour and recognition of Sarah’s achievements in international sports car racing.

Reader, 29 and from Stratford-upon-Avon, collected her award at the Autosport International show at Birmingham’s NEC, where she and the other five shortlisted drivers gathered to hear the decision of the judging panel.

“I’m really thrilled to have won and very proud to be a member of the BWRDC,” said Sarah. “This sort of recognition is a huge boost for the career of any aspiring driver, and I am very grateful indeed to the judges.”

Sarah’s successes in the male-dominated motorsport world include four podium finishes in the SPEED EuroSeries in 2011, along with championship fourth. She plans to return to the championship in 2012 with her TFL Racing-prepared Juno sports car.

Reader has been racing since the age of 17, when she started in the Caterham Academy. In 2003 she raced to third place overall in the Caterham Eurocup Roadsport class and was third overall in the Caterham CSR Masters in 2006.

Her BWRDC success nets Sarah a number of prizes from award sponsors, including race lubricants from Millers Oils and safety clothing from Grand Prix Racewear and Stand 21. She will also benefit from the mentoring skills of Susie Wolff, twice a finalist in the McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award. “I am delighted to once again be a mentor and look forward to helping Sarah and watching her progress,” said Susie. “It is a very special year for the BWRDC as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. I shall always be thankful for the support the club gave me.”

SPEED EuroSeries was on display with a busy stand at the Autosport International Show at the NEC in Birmingham this year. Situated in the heart of the show next to the Senna display the series attracted a lot of interest from competitors and fans alike and there were several enquiries into the cars from the series on display – the 2009 Juno and Ligier JS51 – both of which are currently available to purchase (see ‘Cars for Sale’ news filter for more information).

The organisers of the FIA International Authorised SPEED EuroSeries are pleased to announce the calendar for the 2012 season.

The 6 event, 12 race programme will once again feature at Le Mans Series events, starting with the opeing LMS event at the Circuit Paul Ricard at Le Castellet before joining up with the new FIA World Endurance Championship meeting at Spa Francorchamps.

In a change to previously published details, the championship will now make a visit to Imola in June before heading to Donington in July. A journey into Eastern Europe will see SPEED race at the incredible Brno track and will finish on the Grand Prix circuit at Barcelona, Spain for the end of season fiesta.

The dates are:

The points scoring structure of the championship has changed for 2012 with 3 categories in which to score: Elite, Sporting League & Classic League.

The Elite Class will be the general FIA classification and will feature all drivers taking part in the races throughout the season.

A new category has been established, referred to as the Sporting league (often known as the gentleman drivers’ category) which will acknowledge the talents and results of eligible drivers registered for the Sporting Drivers League.

A final category is being initiated to award owner-drivers of earlier model CN cars. A specific model list of these makes of vehicle will be posted on the SPEED website in due course and additional awards instigated for this category.

Championship organiser, Oli McCrudden: “The 2012 calendar gives competitors a season of real race tracks at quality events. We’re very pleased to be part of the LMS events on the calendar; Paul  Ricard will see the spectacular launch of the LMS and SPEED year whilst Donington and Brno are two of the most formidable drivers’ circuits in the world. The FIA WEC event at Spa will be a real highlight; we had 25 cars there in 2011 and it promises to be an even bigger event as the WEC makes its first European splash in 2012. The finale at Barcelona will see SPEED starring, comes at a good time in the year and is the perfect location for a grand finale. We’re looking forward to a great year.”

The decision to run three categories in the championship recognises the clear demand for extra race opportunities.

“There’s a vast amount of older chassis on the market available at remarkably low prices and we want to offer people a way into sports proto racing on this stage at a low-cost level,” says McCrudden. “Entry fees for these older chassis will be priced accordingly to encourage high entry levels and points and trophies will be available for drivers in the Classic League. Whilst we feature some star names on the grid, we remain firmly a pro-am series and it’s important to recognise that gentleman racers are putting in superb performances week in, week out. Amateur drivers’ achievements will be recognised in the Sporting League.”

More details on events, entry fees etc will be available online shortly.

A Gibson Motorsport CN sports prototype will feature on the 2012 SPEED EuroSeries grid, the latest in a line of new chassis designs to announce participation in the championship and will include aero input from a member of Red Bull Racing’s aero department.

Following on from announcements from manufacturers such as Ligier, Juno and Tatuus, this serious declaration from Gibson Motorsport follows in the tradition of bespoke chassis manufacturers from the north east of England challenging in SPEED, with Wakefield-based WFR having secured the 2011 drivers’ title with its own chassis this year.

The new Gibson Motorsport GH19 has been developed over a number of years with the first design encompassing a space frame clad with honeycomb aluminium. However, due to carbon fibre tubs permitted in SPEED for 2011/12 it was decided to focus the team’s efforts on a carbon fibre within the design.

The design draws from the team’s extensive experience in building sport racing cars over the last three decades including the all conquering Vision Clubman cars developing to the Nemesis Supersports cars of the late 1990’s through to 2011. The team’s Nemesis Proto cars were designed to be used as an aerodynamic/mechanical test bench and enjoyed great success winning both Championships in the Cup and Proto Classes by huge margins. The season culminated in 19 wins, 20 poles, 20 fastest laps and 9 lap records.

Drawing from his time in Red Bull Racing’s Aero Department, Dave McKenzie has concentrated on aerodynamic efficiency for both straight line and cornering speeds. The new GH19 has been designed using Solid Works, CFD and the latest generation of multi-body dynamic packages.

The first carbon monocoque is due to be finished week commencing 19th December and the first complete car testing in the first week of March. Gibson Motorsport’s Dan and Paul Gibson will be piloting the car.

Customer car production capacity will be available over the course of 2012. Interested parties should contact Daniel Gibson on:

daniel@gibson-motorsport.com

Website: www.gibson-motorsport.com

The new season trailer is available on our SPEED YouTube channel to whet the appetite for the year ahead.

As well as being an entertaining few minutes of footage, it should also prove a useful tool for drivers, teams et al in promoting the series to potential sponsors. A download file can be obtained by request to organisation@speedeuroseries.com