LE MANS, France — By Gian Luca Guiglia, NASCAR — Stephane Azemard photo — Ander Vilarino (#2 TFT-Banco Santander Chevrolet SS) started the Le Mans Finals weekend on the right foot by scoring his second pole position of the 2014 season on a damp Circuit Bugatti granting himself a physical and psychological advantage on the other title contenders. Reigning champion Vilarino, who …
NWES: Dumarey Scores Maiden ELITE 2 Whelen Euro Victory in Italy
MAGIONE, Italy — official release — NASCAR photo — Maxime Dumarey had to wait until the beginning of the playoffs to score his maiden NASCAR Whelen Euro Series stock win, but he did it in style on the 2.507-kilometer Autodromo dell’Umbria, leaving his opponents far behind him. The Belgian started from the pole and jumped to an early lead, but …
NWES QUALIFYING: Vilarino Bolts to First Pole of Season at the Nurburgring
NURBURG, Germany – official release — On the twisty Nurburgring GP-Strecke, Ander Vilarino set the fastest lap early in the 15-minute qualifying session and took the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series ELITE 1 Saturday race pole position. This is the first pole of the season for the two-time NASCAR Whelen Euro Series champion. “My team did an outstanding job today and I …
NWES: Zimmer Wins Euro Opener In Thriller
April 12, 2014 — official release — Stephane Azemard photo — VALENCIA, Spain — After winning the Jerome Sarran Trophy last year, Yann Zimmer (#3 TFT – Moser Vernet Ford Mustang) began his 2014 campaign with an outstanding win in the ELITE 1 Saturday Race at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. The Swiss driver made a brilliant move in the final …