• Latest
  • Trending
Team Porsche New Zealand to make Spa 24 Hour debut with Kiwi drivers

Team Porsche New Zealand to make Spa 24 Hour debut with Kiwi drivers

July 26, 2021
Lamborghini entering WEC and IMSA

Lamborghini entering WEC and IMSA

May 18, 2022
Pigs can fly: Ken Block to race 1400 hp Porsche at Pikes Peak

Pigs can fly: Ken Block to race 1400 hp Porsche at Pikes Peak

May 18, 2022
Dixon fastest in first Indy 500 practice

Dixon fastest in first Indy 500 practice

May 18, 2022
In Images: NIERDC season-opener at Pukekohe

NIERDC off to Taupo for round two

May 17, 2022
Why Duncan didn’t race over the weekend and her plan to return stronger than before

Why Duncan didn’t race over the weekend and her plan to return stronger than before

May 17, 2022
Hayden Paddon takes second season win at Rally of Whangarei

Hayden Paddon takes second season win at Rally of Whangarei

May 16, 2022
Racing World Podcast: IndyCar review and Kiwis in action

Racing World Podcast: IndyCar review and Kiwis in action

May 16, 2022
Marathon for McElrea, podiums for Frazer and Sharp as NZ takes on the world

Marathon for McElrea, podiums for Frazer and Sharp as NZ takes on the world

May 16, 2022
SVG third in Mercedes-AMG clean sweep of Bathurst 12 hour podium

SVG third in Mercedes-AMG clean sweep of Bathurst 12 hour podium

May 15, 2022
McLaughlin spins from lead behind safety car, Dixon top ten despite running out of fuel

McLaughlin spins from lead behind safety car, Dixon top ten despite running out of fuel

May 15, 2022
Evans climbs to fifth in Berlin, McLaren to join Formula E

Evans climbs to fifth in Berlin, McLaren to join Formula E

May 15, 2022
Thursday, May 19, 2022
VelocityNews
Classifieds
Subscribe
  • International
    • Formula 1
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • Formula E
    • Esports
    • Super GT
    • Super Formula
    • TCR
    • WEC
    • GT
    • Porsche Carrera Cup
    • BTCC
    • DTM
    • IMSA
    • IndyCar
    • NASCAR
    • WRC
    • MotoGP
    • Motorcycle Racing
    • Historic Racing
  • New Zealand
    • Toyota Race Series
    • Toyota 86 Championship
    • Rally
    • Speedway
    • Drifting
    • Formula Ford
    • Formula First
    • TCR NZ
    • TransTasman V8 Series
    • V8 Utes
    • Super GT NZ
    • GTRNZ
    • Central Muscle Cars
    • Pirelli Porsche
    • Mazda Racing Series
    • NIERDC
    • SIERDC
    • SsangYong Utes
    • Kartsport
    • NZ General
  • Australia
    • Supercars
    • Super2
    • Australian V8 Touring Car Series
    • S5000
    • Australian GT
    • TCR AU
  • Features
    • Features
    • Opinion
    • Profile
    • Race Cars
  • Circuit News
  • Velocity TV
  • Performance Cars
  • Classifieds
    • Classifieds
    • Post Classified
    • Manage your listings
  • Jobs
    • Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Job Dashboard
No Result
View All Result
VelocityNews
No Result
View All Result

Team Porsche New Zealand to make Spa 24 Hour debut with Kiwi drivers

by Zane Shackleton
July 26, 2021
in GT, International, News
0

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Lamborghini entering WEC and IMSA

Pigs can fly: Ken Block to race 1400 hp Porsche at Pikes Peak

Team Porsche New Zealand will make its Spa 24 Hour debut this weekend with Kiwi drivers Will Bamber and Reid Harker at the helm.

Bamber and Harker will join international drivers Adrian Henry D’Silva and Carlos Rivas for the hallowed endurance event.

The entry is run by Earl Bamber Motorsport, which Will and his older brother Earl co-own.

Earl Bamber will also be on the grid this weekend, aiming to defend his victory last year with GPX Racing.

The event marks Will’s first return to a race car after what he described as an ‘agonisingly’ long absence.

“It’s amazing to be back in the seat after such a long time,” Bamber said.

“It’s been agonising, but to return to racing with EBM and Team Porsche New Zealand is an amazing feeling.

“Spa is no joke. We have a huge challenge ahead but our team has put in a massive amount of work and we have the crew and drivers to do the job.”

Will Bamber

Harker has been linked with EBM for a while now.

The youngster was set to race in the Asia Porsche Carrera Cup with the squad before Covid-19 stalled his plans.

This weekend will be Harker’s first international GT3 race start and in one of the most gruelling endurance races, no less.

“I’m super excited to be making my international GT3 debut with EBM and Porsche New Zealand at the 24 Hours of Spa,” Harker said.

“This is an amazing opportunity to race alongside the best in the world, and I can’t wait.

“We have all the ingredients to challenge for the Pro-Am win so we will be pushing for a strong result.”

Reid Harker

It is not just the team and drivers that have the Kiwi flavour too.

New Zealander Jeff Docherty sketched up the livery on the Porsche 911 GT3 R the crew are running.

Docherty says the livery was inspired by the Porsche 906 that raced in the Sebring 12 Hour in 1967.

“We bounced designs back and forth, but we kept coming back to two of the proposed designs,” he said.

“They both utilised iconic Porsche DNA, with subtle nods to historic Porsche race cars and colours: Miami Blue and Fashion Grey.”

The Spa 24 Hour begins at 2.30 am NZT on August 1.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2022 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news.

No Result
View All Result
  • International
    • Formula 1
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • Formula E
    • Esports
    • Super GT
    • Super Formula
    • TCR
    • WEC
    • GT
    • Porsche Carrera Cup
    • BTCC
    • DTM
    • IMSA
    • IndyCar
    • NASCAR
    • WRC
    • MotoGP
    • Motorcycle Racing
    • Historic Racing
  • New Zealand
    • Toyota Race Series
    • Toyota 86 Championship
    • Rally
    • Speedway
    • Drifting
    • Formula Ford
    • Formula First
    • TCR NZ
    • TransTasman V8 Series
    • V8 Utes
    • Super GT NZ
    • GTRNZ
    • Central Muscle Cars
    • Pirelli Porsche
    • Mazda Racing Series
    • NIERDC
    • SIERDC
    • SsangYong Utes
    • Kartsport
    • NZ General
  • Australia
    • Supercars
    • Super2
    • Australian V8 Touring Car Series
    • S5000
    • Australian GT
    • TCR AU
  • Features
    • Features
    • Opinion
    • Profile
    • Race Cars
  • Circuit News
  • Velocity TV
  • Performance Cars
  • Classifieds
    • Classifieds
    • Post Classified
    • Manage your listings
  • Jobs
    • Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Job Dashboard

© 2022 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news.