Blancpain & Lamborghini Super Trofeo race celebration event presenting : Blancpain L-evolution Split Seconds Flyback Chronograph Lamborghini LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale
Blancpain and Automobili Lamborghini Japan held a luxurious event together at Cite du Temps Ginza in Tokyo to celebrate the Super Trofeo Asia series taking place first time in Japan, at the Fuji speed way on the following weekend. To celebrate this first extreme one make race series for the first time in Japan, each company presented a new product.
Blancpain presented their “L-evolution Split Seconds Flyback Chronograph” which is designed beautifully combined technology with style, inspired by the Motorsport world . Lamborghini presented the “Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale” which is the new, extreme top model in the Gallardo lineup based on the successful race car from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo race, the world's fastest single-make series. The production will be limited to only 150 units. During the exquisite event, a fashion show was held featuring the Spring and Summer Collection from Collezione Automobili Lamborghini. The audience was also fascinated by the dynamic acrobatic performance by “Triangle Connection” that brought to life the strength and speed that was represented by the new products of both brands.
Mr. Alain Delamuraz, Vice President and Head of Marketing of Blancpain said, “The L-evolution Split Seconds Flyback Chronograph was inspired by our involvement in the Motorsport world, represents the capacity of our watchmaker to always innovate without forgetting the Swiss matchmaking art. We are delighted to be here in Japan today to introduce the thrilling world of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo to our customers.”
Eginardo Bertoli, Country Manager of Lamborghini Japan stated, “Super Trofeo Stradale is the most extreme Gallardo ever, bringing motor racing excitement directly to the road inspired and designed by the ultimate ferocity and excitement of the Super Trofeo Race, the world's fastest single-make series. We are delighted to have this opportunity too “
Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Race
In May 2009 Automobili Lamborghini started a brand new race series – the fastest one-make series in the world. Lamborghini and Blancpain confirmed the next Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo seasons in 2012 and 2013. Building on the series' success, the Asian Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo will debut in Sepang, Malaysia in May 2012 with five further race weekends across Japan, China and Taiwan. Lamborghini offers an exclusive racing car – the Gallardo Super Trofeo with 419 kW (570 hp) engine performance, re-engineered chassis and reduced weight.
Technical data
Blancpain L-evolution Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph
8886F-1503-52B, 8886F-3603-52B
L-EVOLUTION, Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph Large Date
Caliber 69F9
Power Reserve 40 hours
Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph Large Date
Carbon fibre bezel and case back
Satin-brushed white or red gold caseband and lugs
Self-winding
Water resistance 10 bar
Diameter 43 mm
Sapphire case back
Alcantara strap with carbon fibre inserts, buckle with carbon fibre insert
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Lamborghini and Blancpain make a splash on wet Fuji International Speedway for the second race weekend of the Super Trofeo Asia Series
July 15, 2012, Fuji, Japan - Set against a misty Mount Fuji in Oyama, Japan, the Fuji International Speedway this weekend played host to 18 “Racing Bulls” scrambling for victory in the second stop of the 2012 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Asia Series. Following an exciting first race weekend in May in Sepang, Malaysia, Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini and its luxury watch partner Blancpain left the tropical heat behind and brought their passion for motor racing to the Far-East.
And the level has come up a notch for the Super Trofeo drivers, many of them trying out the Fuji International Speedway for the first time in this supporting race weekend to the Formula Nippon Series. Since its opening in 1965, the Fuji International Speedway has become a household name in the world of motor racing, seeing the likes of Michael Schumacher, Tom Kristensen and more recently Lewis Hamilton top the podium in F3 and F1 Series.
“This race weekend was a real challenge for the drivers. The Fuji track is a tough and fast track, with uphill and downhill turns as well as a very long and therefore very fast straight” said Head of Super Trofeo Asia Series Cristiano Inverni. “Despite the rain we were spoilt with two gripping races. The pure amateur teams especially improved on their performance as they are getting more familiar with the Super Trofeo race car.”
“This round of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo is a particular one for Blancpain. It is the symbol of the Manufacture's attachment to Japan and it is also the symbol of our active presence in the country” explained Blancpain Vice President and Head of Marketing Alain Delamuraz. “We are delighted to see the Super Trofeo Asia paddock stop here on the mythical and sensational Fuji race track. “
Competing on home-ground, amateur drivers Terashima and Yasuoka (#10) came with high hopes of securing a place on the podium. Having won both races in Sepang, however, pro-am team Liu and Rizzo (#37) from China still took to the track as favourites.
With headlights and windscreen wipers switched on, drivers took off in drizzly and foggy conditions for the first race on Saturday. After sliding off due to a wet track, Liu (#37) found himself in last position for a short period, only to race passed competitors and steal bsecond position from Cheng (#2) within four laps. Bo (#3) who started tenth on the grid, maintained the first position until the driver compulsory change, where pro-am driver Rizzo (#37) gained the lead and kept it until the finish line. Meanwhile, amateur team Terashima/Yasuoka (#10) accomplished their goal and finished in second position ahead of bronze winners Chen / Bo (#3). Commenting on differences between Sepang and Fuji, Chen Kenan said: “Sepang was more demanding in terms of endurance because of the heat. Fuji was cooler, but the rain required more skill on technical handling.”
With the sun piercing through, the second race on Sunday afternoon saw the pro-am racing teams lead the race, although showers in the morning made the track even more unpredictable than the previous day. Ramli (#9) from Malaysia took the lead for the first time in the Series, closely followed by Liu/Rizzo (#37) for several laps. But the favourite team from China managed once more to secure victory, 5 seconds ahead of Ramli (#9).
Results
Race 1
1. Liu / Rizzo (#37), China
2. Terashima / Yasuoka (#10), Japan
3. Chen / Yuan (#3), China
4. Chou / Chen (#24), Thailand
5. Garbagnati / Indrasasana (#6), Indonesia
6. Cheng / Lok (#2), China
7. Chao / Lin (#38), Taiwan
8. Motoaki (#12), Japan
9. Charlz (#99), Singapore
10. Masahiko / Hashimoto (#22), Japan
11. Wiser / Zheng (#66), China
12. Chan / Tse (#88), Hong Kong
13. Zhu (#11), China
14. Ramli (#9), Malaysia
15. Lim / Ip (#8), Hong Kong
16. Xu / Zhang (#7), China
Race 2
1. Liu / Rizzo (#37), China
2. Ramli (#9), Malaysia
3. Charlz (#99), Singapore
4. Wiser / Zheng (#66), China
5. Motoaki (#12), Japan
6. Chan / Tse (#88), Hong Kong
7. Chen / Yuan (#3), China
8. Cheng / Lok (#2), China
9. Garbagnati / Indrasasana (#6), Indonesia
10. Xu / Zhang (#7), China
11. Lim / Ip (#8), Hong Kong
12. Zhu (#11), China
13. Chou / Chen (#24), Thailand
14. Chao / Lin (#38), Taiwan
15. Terashima / Yasuoka (#10), Japan
16. Masahiko / Hashimoto (#22), Japan
Already in its fourth year in Europe, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Championship in Asia provides an exclusive platform for Gentlemen drivers, entering individually or in teams of two, to compete at the wheel of the bespoke Lamborghini Super Trofeo race car in one of the world's fastest one-make Series. The Gentlemen drivers are divided into two categories: pure amateurs, and pro-amateurs. Each race therefore ends with two podium ceremonies: one irrespective of the driver category, and one for pure amateur drivers only. With 18 provisional teams coming from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan, the Asia Series is the perfect platform to witness the brand's extreme, uncompromising and quintessentially Italian Super Trofeo race cars.
Each race weekend is organized as follows:
- One practice session (50mn)
- One qualifying race (35mn)
- Two official races (50mn each) - compulsory driver change/pit stop from minute 20 to minute 30.
