Italian super sports car maker Automobili Lamborghini and Swiss luxury watchmaker Blancpain have returned to Shanghai for the third time for another round of exciting races as the Super Trofeo pulls into its fifth stop of this year’s circuit.
A regular stop on the Super Trofeo lineup, the Shanghai Circuit is the second stop in China this year, the addition of Zhuhai speaking to the increased importance that Lamborghini and Blancpain attaches to China and Chinese racers. The nearly 5.5km track will not be new to seasoned Super Trofeo racers, but its two sets of challenging turns, the first decreasing in radius from 93.9m to 31.8m and then another increasing from a tight 8.8m to a generous 120.55m will still challenge the skill of even the most experienced racers. The required speed limit of 87km/h on narrow turns also forces racers to be creative and adds a sense of excitement and anticipation for spectators.
Top racers will have to work hard to maintain their leading positions as the Super Trofeo enters the last few races of the season as competitors have precious few opportunities to edge ahead and take the final prize in Sepang. The star team of this year’s Super Trofeo has been Jiang Xin and Max Weiser, who have taken straight first places in all races, but if they are not careful, even their unblemished record may yet be tarnished. The team of Malagamua and Urata kept the pressure on in Zhuhai and are poised to keep it going in Shanghai. Solo driver Toshiyuki Ochiai from Japan is also one to watch as he comes off of strong performances in both Fuji and Zhuhai.
Shanghai’s international appeal and history with the Super Trofeo Asia make it the perfect location to showcase the power and elegance that Lamborghini and Blancpain embody. This is why Lamborghini has chosen the Shanghai Circuit to showcase the new Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo, which will debut and share the race with Gallardo in all three regions (Europe, Asia and North America) of the 2015 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo. This revolutionary super sports car was specially designed for the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, focusing on the elements that maintain the tradition of Lamborghini’s long heritage, but also provide the power and speed that competitors crave on the racetrack.
With a weekend packed full of activity and pressure mounting on Super Trofeo drivers, the competitive spirit will intensify in Shanghai, ensuring non-stop excitement. China’s first look at the all-new Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo will also be a unique draw in the lead-up to the vehicle’s first run in Sepang coming up next month.
Another exciting element of this stop is that the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo will be part of the third annual Sports Car Champion’s Festival (‘SCCF’), which includes four other major races. The SCCF also focuses on racing and automotive culture with public events including classic car parades, events for children and an exhibit of the latest high-performance racecars.