The Frenchman secures the victory for Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart. Nani Roma leaves the Transiberian Rally running the fastest times during the last day with the MPR14 Diesel

The third round of the 2008 season, which will take place 31st May and 1st June, marks an important moment in the history of the International GT Open, as the series will make its first visit to one of the most beautiful, demanding and history-rich circuits of the world: Spa-Francorchamps.

Chip Herr leading the field at Lime Rock Park

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (May 26, 2008) – Chip Herr, of Lititz, Pa., led every lap from the pole to capture his fifth career SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge win in Monday’s second half of a SCCA SPEED Touring Car doubleheader at Lime Rock Park. Peter Cunningham, of Milwaukee , Wis. , and Pierre Kleinubing, of Coconut Creek , Fla. , completed the podium.

VICI and Hughes Telematics have inked an agreement

HUGHES Telematics, a pioneer in end-to-end telematics solutions, and development partner Hughes Network Systems, LLC, the world's leading provider of broadband satellite networks and services, announced they will be the primary sponsors of the VICI Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR car in the American Le Mans Series. The #18 Porsche, driven by VICI Racing’s Nicky Pastorelli, Francesco Pastorelli and Ruben Carrapatoso, ran its first HUGHES-sponsored race in this past weekend’s Utah Grand Prix in Tooele, UT.

Team RPM triumph at Rockingham

After winning both Rockingham races in 2007, Team RPM were once again victorious in 2008 as Steve Clark took the chequered flag behind the safety car to win his and Paul O'Neill's first Avon Tyres British GT race. The circumstances were a bit bizarre after the Viper inherited the lead after race leader Leo Machitski spun out at Gracelands while following the safety car in the Tech 9 Lamborghini. Rob Austin and Hunter Abbott won their second British GT4 class race well ahead of championship leaders Stewart Linn and Matt Nicol-Jones.

"In simple words I’m just proud and happy..." Kris Nissen

The quotes from Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen and the eleven drivers about the class one-two with the new Scirocco GT24 in the 24-hour race around the Nürburgring: