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🏆 DUQUEINE D08 Continues Podium Streak
After an impressive weekend at Zandvoort and Watkins Glen, the DUQUEINE D08 continues to shine on the international stage. This time, both the Prototype German Cup and IMSA WeatherTech were back in action at Norisring and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, where the D08 maintained their exceptional form, securing multiple podiums and wins in each competition.
🚗 Prototype German Cup: A Complete Domination by the D08s
This weekend, the D08 cars continued to dominate the Prototype German Cup, delivering a flawless performance in both qualifying and the races. On Saturday, KOIRANEN’s n°72 took pole for the first race, followed by Racing Experience’s n°15 and Van Ommen Racing’s n°6. Racing Experience maintained their lead throughout the race and claimed the top spot, while both Van Ommen cars made their first appearance on the podium.
For the second race, five D08s started at the front, with DKR’s n°77 securing pole. KOIRANEN’s n°78 took revenge for the first race, clinching the win despite a collision in the battle for first place. Mücke’s n°8 finished in second position, ahead of the winner from the first race.
🏁 Race 1 Results:
P1: #15 Racing Experience
P2: #5 Van Ommen
P3: #6 Van Ommen
P4: #8 BWT Mücke Motorsport
P5: #72 Koiranen Kemppi Motorsport
P12: #12 Racing Experience
🏁 Race 2 Results:
P1: #72 Koiranen Kemppi Motorsport
P2: #8 BWT Mücke Motorsport
P3: #15 Racing Experience
P4: #6 Van Ommen
P9: #12 Racing Experience
P10: #5 Van Ommen
The DUQUEINE cars continue to lead the way, monopolizing the podium and maintaining a dominant position in the overall standings.
🌍 IMSA WeatherTech & VP Racing: Remarkable Results in Canada
The VP Racing Challenge returned to Canada this weekend after a four-month break, and Courtney Cone secured her second podium of the season in Race 1 aboard the Forty7. In Race 2, Dan Goldburg of JDC Motorsport widened his lead in the championship by claiming victory.
In IMSA WeatherTech, the D08 cars had little rest after their stellar performance at Watkins Glen. For their home race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, AWA Racing delivered excellent results, with D08 n°17 and n°13 finishing in 3rd and 4th positions, continuing their impressive podium streak.
🏁 WeatherTech Results:
P3: #17 AWA Racing
P4: #13 AWA Racing
🏁 VP Racing 1 Results:
P3: #99 Forty7 Motorsports
P4: #73 JDC Miller Motorsports
🏁 VP Racing 2 Results:
P1: #73 JDC Miller Motorsports
P4: #99 Forty7 Motorsports
The weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park was yet another success for the D08, showcasing their consistency and exceptional performance against tough competition.
🏆 A Successful Weekend for the D08s
The DUQUEINE D08s once again demonstrated their consistency and performance, continuing to dominate in both the Prototype German Cup and IMSA WeatherTech. This weekend further solidified their position in the standings, expanding their streak of podiums and victories.
The results at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Norisring underscore the constant quality of the D08, which continues to shine on international circuits.
🚗 Next Stop: Castellet
The next stop for the DUQUEINE D08 is this weekend at Castellet, for the second round of the ELMS and the third round of the MLMC. The battle for the championship continues, and the D08 cars are ready to defend their top position.
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