Heavy duty at KCMG in the Nürburgring Endurance Series

Both on the northern loop of the Nürburgring and in the Intercontinental GT Challenge, KCMGMore remained one of Nissan's last strong arms in the GT3 category until 2019.

Paul ip's team, however, indicated at the end of last year that it wanted to continue its GT3 commitment with a potential brand change at the start of the 2020 campaign. Words put into action since the team quickly confirmed un programme avec Porsche.

Concerning the part of the Nürburgring and the major meeting of the 24 Hours, contested from September 24 to 27, KCMG will begin its preparation this weekend for the double meeting of the Nürburgring Endurance Series, with one race on Saturday and a second the next day.

Two rounds allowing us to see the two 911 GT3 R's operated by the team in action, the No. 18 being entrusted to a crack quartet with Romain Dumas, Patrick Pilet, Richard Lietz and Dennis Olsen. That is, three former winners and the champion IGTC in title, who will thus be able to accompany KCMG in the discovery of the 911 GT3 R on the very specific route of the Nordschleife.

“Our main goal is to find the right rhythm, improve the settings and create a good team spirit, underlines Richard Lietz, winner in 2018 with Manthey Racing for the last victory to date at Weissach in the Green Hell. After this weekend we will know a lot more about the team and the car as we prepare for the 24 Hours. »

KCMG will also be able to count on the reinforcement of Greg Wheeler, chief engineer, who officiated during the team's LM P2 victory at Le Mans in 2015. “This attempt to conquer the Nordschleife with our new cars in these new conditions will be a real challenge, but we are ready for this new adventure and to savor every second of it. » indicates boss Paul Ip.

The experience of the Dumas – Pilet – Lietz – Olsen crew will undoubtedly not be too much to tackle this challenge. KCMG will field its second 911 GT3 R for the Liberati – Imperatori – Burdon team.