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Motorsport Games Launches RaceControl.gg and Announces Partnership with Coach Dave Academy

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
Motorsport Games, Le Mans, Motorsport, News, Ecosystem, Partnership, CDA, Video game

As part of this exciting initiative, Motorsport Games has partnered with Coach Dave Academy (Speed Capital Ltd) to manage the content and development of RaceControl.gg.

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  • As part of this exciting initiative, Motorsport Games has partnered with Coach Dave Academy (Speed Capital Ltd) to manage the content and development of RaceControl.gg.
  • Stephen Hood, CEO of Motorsport Games, commented on the launch and partnership: "We are excited to unveil RaceControl.gg as a brand-new destination for Le Mans Ultimate lovers, in collaboration with Coach Dave Academy.
  • Our partnership with Coach Dave Academy ensures that the site will be managed by the best in the business, enhancing the game experience with top-tier content and cutting-edge racing setups."
  • This partnership marks a significant milestone for us, underscoring our broad expertise in the sim racing domain,” said Dave Perel, Founder of Coach Dave Academy.

Peugeot Sport Aims for the Endurance Racing Finish Line With Simulation From Dassault Systèmes

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Vendredi, avril 26, 2024
Motor Sports, Sports, Data Management, Automotive Manufacturing, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, General Automotive, Software, Electronic Design Automation, SIMULIA, CATIA, Transport, Product lifecycle, Le Mans, Partnership, Peugeot Sport, 3D, WEC, Euronext Paris, Wind, Environment, PLM, Multimedia, Motorsport, Dassault Group, Running, Atmosphere, Automotive industry

Through a seamless connection of its design and simulation data in the cloud, Peugeot Sport was able to evaluate and optimize design ideas.

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  • Through a seamless connection of its design and simulation data in the cloud, Peugeot Sport was able to evaluate and optimize design ideas.
  • “Dassault Systèmes and its technology and expertise are at the center of our design and simulation.
  • It requires teams to have speed and precision,” said Laurence Montanari, Vice President, Transportation & Mobility Industry, Dassault Systèmes.
  • Peugeot Sport succeeded in developing a competitive hypercar with high endurance.”
    Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions: http://www.3ds.com

Hennessey Venom F5 Sets Road Car Lap Record at Circuit of The Americas

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Lundi, mars 25, 2024
Roadster, Ethanol, Circuit, Bosch, Shell, Hennessey Venom F5, F5, V8, Space, Brembo, Pennzoil, Life, Telemetry, AMG, Venom, Revolution, NASA, Le Mans, Coupe, McLaren P1, P1, Grand Prix Circuit, BHP, Daytona, McLaren, Road

SEALY, Texas, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has set a new road car lap record at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) with a blistering 2:10.90 lap of the 3.41-mile-long racetrack.

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  • Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution hits 193.10 mph on home circuit in Austin, Texas
    SEALY, Texas, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has set a new road car lap record at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) with a blistering 2:10.90 lap of the 3.41-mile-long racetrack.
  • Breaking the previous COTA road car lap record* by 0.43 seconds makes the track-focused Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution the fastest ever road-going hypercar around the Texan circuit.
  • Seeing the Venom F5 take the production car lap record at our home circuit has been an important part of our journey with the F5.
  • *The previous COTA production car lap record was set by a Czinger 21C of 2:11.33 on September 23, 2023.

Broad Arrow Announces Continued Expansion into the UK and EU with the Addition of Five New Team Members, including Veteran Car Specialists Joe Twyman and Robert Glover

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024
Lancia, Growth, Lamborghini, Yves, Broad arrow, Romeos, Post-war, Porsche, Alfa, Touring car, Sale, Pointe technique, University, Land Rover, Essen Motor Show, BMW, Jaguar, Bonhams, Le Mans, Gooding & Company, Calendar, Collection, Lukas, Economics, Car, Nightclub

Joe joins Broad Arrow as Director and Head of UK and European Consignments following an eight-year tenure working with Gooding & Company.

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  • Joe joins Broad Arrow as Director and Head of UK and European Consignments following an eight-year tenure working with Gooding & Company.
  • Based in the UK with strong ties to Europe, Joe frequently travels to meet clients, attend events, and inspect cars.
  • Robert joins Broad Arrow Group as a consignment specialist with 20-plus years of experience within the collector car industry.
  • Prior to joining Broad Arrow, Matt developed a career background in the automotive industry, working for BMW and Land Rover.

Broad Arrow Fires on All Cylinders at The Amelia with Total Sales Exceeding $63M with a 92% Sell-Through Rate

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Lundi, mars 4, 2024
Collection, Le Mans, Top Ten, Spyder, Racer, Sale, Broad arrow, RSK, GT40, Canepa, Ford, Porsche, Auction

Amelia Island, FL, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 4 March 2024 – Broad Arrow Auction’s sale at The Amelia meaningfully exceeded expectations this past weekend, with total sales surpassing $63M and a sell-through rate of 92%.

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  • Amelia Island, FL, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 4 March 2024 – Broad Arrow Auction’s sale at The Amelia meaningfully exceeded expectations this past weekend, with total sales surpassing $63M and a sell-through rate of 92%.
  • Now in its second year as the official auction house at The Amelia, Broad Arrow executed a two-day, standing-room-only sale with more than 1,000 registered bidders and their guests.
  • With palpable energy on both days, the Broad Arrow Auction total sales doubled over last year ($31M in 2023).
  • For Broad Arrow, the sale results doubled the previous year’s sale total of $31M which further highlighted the increased demand and interest in the offering.

Broad Arrow Fires on All Cylinders at The Amelia with Total Sales Exceeding $63M with a 92% Sell-Through Rate

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Lundi, mars 4, 2024
Collection, Le Mans, Top Ten, Spyder, Racer, Sale, Broad arrow, RSK, GT40, Canepa, Ford, Porsche, Auction

Amelia Island, FL, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 4 March 2024 – Broad Arrow Auction’s sale at The Amelia meaningfully exceeded expectations this past weekend, with total sales surpassing $63M and a sell-through rate of 92%.

Key Points: 
  • Amelia Island, FL, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 4 March 2024 – Broad Arrow Auction’s sale at The Amelia meaningfully exceeded expectations this past weekend, with total sales surpassing $63M and a sell-through rate of 92%.
  • Now in its second year as the official auction house at The Amelia, Broad Arrow executed a two-day, standing-room-only sale with more than 1,000 registered bidders and their guests.
  • With palpable energy on both days, the Broad Arrow Auction total sales nearly doubled over last year ($31M in 2023).
  • For Broad Arrow, the sale results nearly doubled the previous year’s sale total of $31M which further highlighted the increased demand and interest in the offering.

Hennessey Celebrates ‘World’s Fastest Car’ Accolade with 300mph Plans

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Mardi, février 20, 2024
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SEALY, Texas, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has set out plans for its 1,817bhp Venom F5 to exceed 300mph in 2024. The announcement was timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the company’s Venom GT becoming the world’s fastest car in February 2014.

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  • 2014 - World's Fastest Car: 270.49 mph Hennessey Venom GT
    SEALY, Texas, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has set out plans for its 1,817bhp Venom F5 to exceed 300mph in 2024.
  • The announcement was timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the company’s Venom GT becoming the world’s fastest car in February 2014.
  • 2024 marks the tenth anniversary of the Hennessey Venom GT achieving a verified world record 270.49mph top speed to become the fastest production car ever.
  • Prospective clients may inquire by calling the Hennessey Special Vehicles sales team at +1 979.885.1300 or visiting HennesseySpecialVehicles.com .

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet Named Best in Show at The Amelia

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Lundi, mars 4, 2024
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AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was crowned Best in Show, Concours de Sport while a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet took home Best in Show, Concours d'Elegance at the 29th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. The Sunday Concours concluded a week long celebration of the automobile which included auction, seminars, film viewings and several automotive events. In total, over 27,000 automotive enthusiasts visited The Amelia between February 29 and March 3.

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  • AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was crowned Best in Show, Concours de Sport while a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet took home Best in Show, Concours d'Elegance at the 29th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
  • The Sunday Concours concluded a week long celebration of the automobile which included auction, seminars, film viewings and several automotive events.
  • The 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet is one of six "Narval" cabriolets built, so named as its nose is reminiscent of the bump on a narwhal's head.
  • The Broad Arrow team is firing on all cylinders, executing seamlessly in our second auction at The Amelia.

First design studies for Julie Mehretu's BMW Art Car revealed

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Lundi, février 5, 2024
BMW Art Car, Centre Pompidou, Element, Georges Pompidou, BMW, Le Mans, Art car, Thought, Industrial design

NEW YORK and MUNICH, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie Mehretu presents her first design studies for the 20th BMW Art Car.

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  • NEW YORK and MUNICH, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie Mehretu presents her first design studies for the 20th BMW Art Car.
  • In the course of this creative process, the BMW M Hybrid V8 racing car prototype becomes the canvas of Mehretu's multi-layered art and the next addition to the legendary BMW Art Car Collection.
  • Mehretu on the design process of the 20th BMW Art Car: "It wasn't until after going to the 24 Hours race in Daytona last year that the idea of how to approach the BMW Art Car really crystallised.
  • I was thinking about Frank Stella's grid and how this could also be a shout-out to former BMW Art Car artists.

First design studies for Julie Mehretu's BMW Art Car revealed

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Lundi, février 5, 2024
BMW Art Car, Centre Pompidou, Element, Georges Pompidou, BMW, Le Mans, Art car, Thought, Industrial design

NEW YORK and MUNICH, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie Mehretu presents her first design studies for the 20th BMW Art Car.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and MUNICH, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie Mehretu presents her first design studies for the 20th BMW Art Car.
  • In the course of this creative process, the BMW M Hybrid V8 racing car prototype becomes the canvas of Mehretu's multi-layered art and the next addition to the legendary BMW Art Car Collection.
  • Mehretu on the design process of the 20th BMW Art Car: "It wasn't until after going to the 24 Hours race in Daytona last year that the idea of how to approach the BMW Art Car really crystallised.
  • I was thinking about Frank Stella's grid and how this could also be a shout-out to former BMW Art Car artists.