Schloss Dyck Classic Days / Bugatti Type 37

14 / 08 / 2013 Motul.Sport.News 33 english version Motul.Sport.News 33

Schloss Dyck Classic Days

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Motul face to face with history

From 2-4 August Schloss Dyck, near Düsseldorf, several Bugatti Grand Prix cars, the convertible Trac- hosted the Classic Days event for the eighth time. tion 15/Six belonging to Mme Michelin and some racing Motul has been a long-time partner for the last six Bentleys. Towering over everything was the extraordi- years, and had a tented area where it could welcome nary record breaking Fiat Mefistopheles with its huge its guests as well as spectators - whether they were 6-cylinder 21.7 litre aeroplane engine which developed lovers of motorcycles, cars or trucks – and introduce 320 bhp at 1800 rpm. In 1924 this rare car set a road them to its products. The show this year was up to its speed record of 234.97 km/h. usual high standard and took place in the presence of The event included other activities such as a presti- personalities such as John Surtees and Jochen Mass, gious Concours d’Elegance in which «Best of Show» top class drivers who brought their support to the de- was awarded to a 1939 convertible Talbot Lago T120. monstrations of race cars on the small track laid out in In a relaxed atmosphere with plenty enjoying picnics, public park area. More than 80 cars followed one after around 27,000 visitors took advantage of a blissfully the other, including spectacular machines such as a sunny day, perfect for showcasing the beautiful bo- Porsche 917 Le Mans, a propeller-driven Leyat Hélica, dywork of the cars on display.

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FIA European Rally Championship / Sibiu Round 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

Toshi Arai / Stohl Racing / Subaru Impreza WRX STI Toshi Arai on the third step of the podium

The seventh round of the European Rally Championship tough weekend,» admitted McLoughlin. «Toshi was took place in Sibiu in Romania from 25-27 July, on gra- sick and I had to drive on certain sections while he vel. At the head of the field was a battle which pitched slept beside me. What is amazing is that he was able Czech driver Jan Kopecký against rally legend Fran- to wake up five minutes before the Special Stage and çois Delecour; the former eventually prevailed after even set one of the best times! « Delecour suffered a puncture which deprived him of all This season, Toshi Arai is scheduled to participate in chance of victory. four ERC events and the Sibiu Rally was the first of Motul was present with Stohl Racing, the Austrian team these. «I will also be present in Poland, the Barum running the Subaru Impreza of Japanese driver Toshi Czech Republic Rally and at San Remo in Italy,» he Arai. He had a brilliant race, finishing third overall and confirmed after the rally. Next up is the Barum from 30 at the same time winning the Production Cup. He was August to 1 September. teamed with Australian co-driver Anthony McLoughlin, with whom he competed in last year’s Rally Hokkaido. Results However, the Sibiu Rally almost ended badly for the 01 / Kopecký-Dresler, Skoda Motorsport, Skoda Fabia line-up after Arai was struck down on the last day by severe stomach problems, so much so that his team- 02 / Delecour-Savignini, Delecour, Peugeot 207 S2000 mate was forced to drive the road sections. «It was a 03 / Arai-McLoughlin, Stohl Racing, Subaru Impreza

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French Hill Climbing Championship / Mont Dore Round 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13

Sébastien Petit / Norma BMW

Schatz and Petit retain championship lead The Mont Dore hill climb is considered to be one of the established over Thomas and his F3000 proved it!» finest events in the French Hill Climb Championship: at The fourth placed man was in fact almost 10 seconds 5.075 km long, it has an elevation of 380 m, and is at behind the leaders. Sébastien Petit remains third in the at the foot of the Puy de Sancy, the highest point of the title race, lying in wait to pounce on Schatz. Massif Central. For the last three years Motul has been The championship now heads towards the Alps for the a partner to the race which, this year, took place on 10- next round, scheduled to be at Chamrousse on 24-25 11 August in beautiful summer weather. In front of 6000 August. spectators, almost 200 competitors lined up for the start of this 53rd edition, some of which received tech- Sport Results nical support from Motul such as Nicolas Schatz and Sébastien Petit, both driving a Norma BMW. French Hill 01 / Christian Merli, Osella 2000 Climb Champion in 2010, 2011 and 2012, Schatz was 02 / Nicolas Schatz, Norma BMW this time pipped at the post by Italian Christian Merli 03 / Sébastien Petit, Norma BMW who drove a highly developed Osella PA2000. Having 04 / Alban Thomas, Lola B99/50 set the best practice time, Schatz and his Norma proto- type nevertheless claimed a good second place finish Sport Standings which allowed him to retain his championship lead. 01 / Nicolas Schatz, 279 pts Just behind him in his tyre tracks by less than a second was Sébastien Petit. «We both really gave our all,» Petit 02 / Alban Thomas, 243 pts acknowledged. «Nico’s slight contact and the gap we 03 / Sébastien Petit, 229 pts

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Australian Superbike Championship / Sydney Round 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

Wayne Maxwell - Robbie Bugden / Team Suzuki / Suzuki GSX-R1000

Maxwell takes the championship lead after a clean sweep Team Suzuki’s Wayne Maxwell is the new Australian on the grid and he again led during both races. The Superbike Championship leader following Sydney Mo- five-time New Zealand champion was second in race torsport Park’s fourth and fifth rounds of the 2013 sea- one, before a hard-fought fifth place in the following son where he claimed a superb clean-sweep of results. event sealed him his second overall runner-up placing The 30-year-old won all four 12-lap premier class Su- for the weekend. Bugden also claimed a new circuit re- perbike races in fine fashion and takes a 24-point lead cord of 1m 29.842s during Friday’s Superpole session, in the championship. It was a convincing weekend for joined in the 29s by Maxwell. Bugden also clinched a Maxwell and the GSX-R1000, working their way to the new race lap record of 1m 30.445 in race one on Satur- front of the field in each outing, while Team Volvo Group day afternoon. Suzuki team-mate Robbie Bugden made it a special The Australian Superbike Championship will next head to 1-2 result for the team during both rounds. Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin on 12-15 September. Bugden finished second in both races on Saturday after spending his fair share of time at the front of the Standings Superbike field. Round four’s second race provided some of the 01 / Wayne Maxwell, Team Suzuki, 180 pts weekend’s best action as the Suzuki duo duelled in the final stages. 02 / Glenn Allerton, Nextgen Motorsports, 156 pts Sunday saw Bugden start from the Superpole position 03 / R.Bugden, Team Volvo Group Suzuki, 156 pts

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Super Formula / Motegi Round 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

Naoki Yamamoto / Team Mugen / Honda HR12E

Super Formula enters its final 2013 stretch

With four races completed and just two more to go, Team Mugen driver Naoki Yamamoto is currently third the battle to be crowned the Japanese Championship in the driver standings, and has seen two podium Super Formula champion is starting to heat up. finishes this year. His consistent performance thus 2013 signalled a new beginning as the series was re- far puts him just 11 points adrift from the top and, gi- named Super Formula. Previously known as Formula ven the unpredictability of racing, the championship Nippon, this prestigious championship fields fully fle- chase is still wide open. dged single-seater machines and truly lives up to its Round 6 will take place at Sportsland Sugo on 28-29 reputation as Japan’s top formula racing category. September, after which the series travels to its final To further develop its long-standing relationship and round at Suzuka Circuit on 9-10 November. provide the perfect backdrop for R&D work, Motul once again continues its successful partnership with Team Mugen on its Super Formula journey. This year Standings sees a total of 11 teams competing with a similar 01 / A. Lotterer, Petronas Team Tom’s, 29 pts Swift Engineering chassis, mated to either a Honda 02 / L. Duval, K. Sunoco Team LeMans, 20 pts HR12E or Toyota RV8K 3.4-litre V8 engine, and run- ning on Bridgestone slick tyres. 03 / Naoki Yamamoto, Team Mugen, 18 pts

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Toyota Etios Motor Racing Trophy Round 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

Toyota Etios Motor Racing Trophy

Motul enters exclusive lubricant partnership with Toyota Etios Motor Racing Trophy Following a series of successful technical par- tnerships with Toyota and TRD in New Zealand and Thailand, and the launch of an exclusive TRD by Mo- tul product range, Motul has once again renewed its association with TRD – one of the leading and most accomplished companies in motorsports. This official lubricant partnership is based out of In- As well as providing its expertise and support, Motul dia, and will see the 160-year-old French lubricant will also be present at the various races with a dedi- company become heavily involved in the Toyota cated booth to showcase its wide range of products. Etios Motor Racing Trophy. In addition, Motul branding will be widely seen throu- Managed by Toyota India, and with technical input, ghout the championship, including on the cars, track guidelines and various racing parts provided by TRD, side and in various digital and print media. this one-make championship features 30 race-ready A total of eight races will be held this year, with the Toyota Etios that are prepared by a local performance top three drivers getting the opportunity to race in garage. To complement the technology and adhere a one-make Toyota Vios Cup organised by TRD in to strict TRD technical guidelines, the cars will run on Thailand. The first four races were held on 27 and Motul’s race-proven products including 300V engine 28 July at Madras Motor Race Track, while the next oil, RBF 600 brake fluid, Gear 300 gear oil and MoCO- racing weekend takes place at Buddh International OL radiator additive. Circuit in September.

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