SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 18, 2024 – Audi Sport customer racing teams have continued their winning streak, securing multiple titles and victories in national and international endurance racing. The Audi R8 LMS GT3 and Audi RS 3 LMS proved their exceptional performance capabilities in various club racing events.
Audi R8 LMS GT3: Victorious at the Nürburgring
The Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) witnessed impressive performances by Audi customer teams. Team équipe vitesse emerged as a top contender, with Michael Heimrich, Arno Klasen, and Sascha Steinhardt securing victory in the SP9 Pro-Am classification with their Audi R8 LMS.
This team also celebrated two titles in the final classification of the racing series. Their #50 Audi R8 LMS earned the Goodyear Wingfoot Award, outperforming 14 other competitors. Additionally, Heimrich and Klasen claimed the SP9-Am classification title.
Another Audi customer team, Up2Race, made a strong debut at the NLS finale. The driver trio of Michel Albers, Philippe Charlaix, and Pierre Lemmerz triumphed in the SP9 amateur classification with their Audi R8 LMS GT3.
Audi RS 3 LMS (TCR): Endurance Champions
The Audi RS 3 LMS has proven to be a dominant force in the TCR touring car category. Håkon Schjærin, driving for Møller Bil Motorsport, secured the TCR category win in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Schjærin, along with his teammate Kenneth Østvold, achieved class victories in three out of the six NLS races.
This latest victory adds to the Audi RS 3 LMS's impressive record, bringing its total number of worldwide titles in overall or class categories to 18 this season.
In the Super Taikyu Series, Audi Team Show Apex also demonstrated the RS 3 LMS's capabilities. Drivers Yoshinori Fujiwara, Ryosuke Kagami, Takahiro Kimura, and Shozo Tagahara achieved a third-place finish in the TCR classification at the Fuji circuit.
Audi R8 LMS GT4: Podium Finish in France
Audi customer team Loca Racing showcased the Audi R8 LMS GT4's potential in the Trophée Tourisme Endurance. Guillaume Charentier and Anthony Plessis secured a second-place finish in the T5 class at Le Mans.
Upcoming Races
Audi Sport customer racing teams are gearing up for upcoming races, including:
- November 23-24: Round 6 of the Campeonato de España GT in Barcelona, Spain.
- November 23-24: Round 4 of the TCR Spain in Barcelona, Spain.
About Audi Sport customer racing
Audi Sport customer racing provides customer teams with high-performance race cars, including the Audi R8 LMS GT3, Audi RS 3 LMS, and Audi R8 LMS GT4. The department supports teams with technical expertise and a comprehensive range of services to ensure competitive success in various motorsport events worldwide.
About the Audi Group
The Audi Group is a global leader in the premium and luxury automotive segment. With brands like Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati, the Audi Group has a strong presence in over 100 markets worldwide. The group is committed to sustainable and innovative mobility solutions, continuously developing new models and technologies to shape the future of the automotive industry.