2012 SEASON REVIEW - Grasser Racing Team

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01. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
WELCOME
“It has been a terrific season for the Blancpain Endurance Series in 2012. Large
grids, close racing and multiple winners is a very sound basis for any series but
especially so, for one that has just single class of car – GT3.
“We had 50 cars as season entries this year and 60-car grids at some races. That is a
phenomenal achievement and commitment from the teams. The structure of the
series works. Teams, drivers and manufacturers like racing under this rulebook. They
thrive with the challenge it presents and that is why in 2013 we will have a stable
platform again. This will attract new manufacturers, teams and drivers and ensure yet
more exciting racing for the coming year.
“We will also welcome Pirelli as tyre supplier next season. They were impressed with
the Blancpain Endurance Series and what it stands for, so they wanted to be part of
the action. This indicates a very healthy championship.
“To all the teams that competed this year, I say thank you. Thank you for your
passion and dedication to the series. We know you have fun and we at SRO will
ensure that the series maintains its core principals of a convivial racing environment
and an excellent calendar.”
STEPHANE RATEL
Chairman of SRO Motorsports Group

02. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
HISTORY
SRO MOTORSPORTS GROUP HISTORY
SRO Motorsports Group is a company specialising in the promotion and organisation of motorsport series. Although
primarily concerned with GT racing, with whose revival in the 1990’s SRO was inextricably linked. SRO has offices in
London, Paris, Brussels, as well as a partnership in Latin America, Russia and a franchise in the Netherlands.
SRO promotes twelve championships and series, including the FIA GT1 World Championship, the FIA GT3 European
Championship, the Blancpain Endurance Series, the Cooper Tires British F3 International Series, the Avon Tyres British
GT Championship, the HDI-Gerling Dutch GT Championship, the Air Asia Renault Clio Cup UK, the Brazilian GT
Championship and Mercedes-Benz Grand Challenge.
SRO is also a partner in the Le Mans Series and a new partnership agreement has been finalised with the Super Taikyu
Series for the introduction of the GT3 category in Japan.
SRO is chaired by Stephane Ratel, working with a team of full-time staff and freelancers worldwide, and with the support of
the FIA and numerous other national sporting authorities and sanctioning bodies.
BLANCPAIN ENDURANCE SERIES HISTORY
Launched in 2011 the Blancpain Endurance Series is the result of twenty years of motorsport experience built by the SRO
Motorsport Group.
The recipe for 2011 was quite simple : to bring GT3 cars to endurance racing, by setting up a convivial championship
which met the requirements and expectations of teams and drivers alike.
Simplicity, technical competence, a rigorous sporting environment, excellent organisation, an attractive calendar and top
quality TV production allowing pan-European live broadcasts : these were the priorities of the first season.
In 2012, in full acceleration, this new reference in GT racing, which has quickly become known as the ‘Blancpain’ in the
paddocks, has moved to a new level. More competitors, more diversity, more events…
As a reflection of their prestigious title sponsor’s market position, the race meetings have become a cosmopolitan public
relations platform, exclusive and convivial, built around a stable programme of complementary series, racing at the most
beautiful European circuits.

02. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MONZA SILVERSTONE PAUL RICARD TOTAL 24H OF
SPA
cars on the starting grids
FACTS
average number of
cars entered per race
in 2012
NUERBURGRING NAVARRA
different manaufacturers
represented
models
represented
over the
season

03. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
54
AVERAGE GT CARS ENTERED PER RACE
48
38
29 28
26 26
21 21 20 20 19
16 15
11 10
6
52
BENCHMARKING
AVERAGE GT3 CARS ENTERED PER RACE
38
26
21 21 20 19 18
14
12
10
7 7
5
0

04. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
REGULATION OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS.
Based heavily on the FIA regulations, and with the successful balance of performance (BOP) guidelines, the Blancpain Endurance Series has a proven formula for
ensuring a level playing field is maintained, despite the vast array of marques and performance characteristics of the cars.
SCRUTINEERING.
As ever, scrutineering is strictly policed and enforced, and it will be the same for 2013. This process has been developed and streamlined through experience gained over
previous seasons and from SRO’s involvement in International motorsport.
TESTING.
Private testing on any circuit which will host an Event is forbidden as from 28 days before the beginning of that Event, and until the date scheduled for that Event.
HOMOLOGATED CARS.
In 2012 the Homologated cars in Pro & Pro-Am Categories are the FIA GT3 cars in conformity wit the latest FIA Homologation (2011/2012) as well as the GT3 cars under
temporary RACB homologation for cars under development. In the Gentlemen Category all the FIA GT3 cars with older specifications and models for the trophy class are
accepted.
For 2013 all the FIA GT3 cars in conformity with the latest FIA Homologation (2011/2012/2013) will be accepted in all categories.
LICENCE REQUIREMENT AND DRIVER GRADES.
All drivers must hold a racing licence of at least International C grade. Drivers are categorised Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze according to their experience and
successes.
“Platinum” drivers being professionals, “Bronze” drivers being amateurs, typically amateur drivers can be paired with Platinum, Gold or Silver graded drivers. Other
combination may be considered and will be subject to the sporting regulations.
TRANSPONDER & DATA LOGGER.
For 2012 each car will be fitted with a data logger and a transponder, which will indicate which driver is in the car during sessions, making easier for the fans to follow
during weekends. The same systems will be used for 2013.
FORMAT.
The 2012 Blancpain Endurance Series has been the headline event throughout the season, with a race format creating excitement and interest for teams, fans, and media
alike. Typically the two-day event format has been (and will remain the same for 2013):
THURSDAY Access to the Paddock and Boxes / Set-Up
FRIDAY Team Set-up / Administrative & Scrutineering Checks
SATURDAY Bronze Test 1 x 60 mins Test exclusively reserved for Bronze Drivers
SATURDAY Free Practice 1 x 90 mins
SATURDAY Pre-Qualifying between 60 mins to 90 mins
SUNDAY Qualifying 3 x 15 mins
SUNDAY Race Day 1 race of 3hours
PIT STOPS.
All races feature two mandatory pit stop where the teams must refuel, change all four tyres and the driver. Each driver must drive a minimum of one hour and 10minutes
in all categories, except if it is a two-driver line-up, where the bronze driver will have to drive one hour and fifty minutes.
TYRES & FUEL.
All cars must use the tyre manufacturer chosen at the beginning of the season. For 2012, Michelin was the unique tyre manufacturer (except if particular contract and
approval of SRO). Each car is restricted to 5 new set of tyres at the first event. At the following rounds, each team is allowed to have 4 set of tyres,There is no restriction
on the number of wet-weather tyres. All cars must run on a control fuel supplied through Total.

05. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
GT3 PRO & PRO-AM
Aston Martin
Vantage GT3
Class : GT3
Engine :
As ton Martin V12
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
6.0L
Weight :
1230 kg
Audi R8 LMS
Class : Gentlemen
Engine :
Audi V10
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
5.2L
Weight :
1320 kg
Audi R8 LMS
Ultra
Class : GT3
Engine :
Audi V10
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
5.2L
Weight :
1250 kg
GT3 GENTLEMEN TROPHY
Dodge Viper
CC2
Class : Gentlemen
Engine :
Viper V10
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
8.4L
Weight :
1300kg
BMW Z4 GT3
Class : GT3
Engine :
BMW V8
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
4.0L
Weight :
1200 kg
Ferrari 430
Scuderia
Class : Gentlemen
Engine :
Ferrari V8
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
4.5L
Weight :
1230 kg
Ferrari 458
Italia GT3
Class : GT3
Engine :
Ferrari V8
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
4.5L
Weight :
1250 kg
Ford Mustang
FR500GT
Class : Gentlemen
Engine :
Ford V8
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
5.0L
Weight :
1380kg
Jaguar XK Emil
Frey GT3
Class : GT3
Engine :
Jaguar V8
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
5.0L
Weight :
1200 kg
Lamborghini
Gallardo LP520+
Class : Gentlemen
Engine :
Lamborghini V10
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
5.0L
Weight :
1202kg
Lamborghini
Gallardo LP600+
Class : GT3
Engine :
Lamborghini V10
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
5.2L
Weight :
1200kg
Porsche
Carrera Cup
Class : Gentlemen
Engine :
Porsche Flat 6
Horsepower :
450bhp
Displacement :
3.8L
Weight :
1200kg
CARS
McLaren MP4-
12C
Class : GT3
Engine :
McLaren V8 Twin Turbo
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
3.8L
Weight :
1230kg
Porsche
Carrera Cup S
Class : Gentlemen
Engine :
Porsche Flat 6
Horsepower :
450bhp
Displacement :
3.8L
Weight :
1160kg
Mercedes-Benz
SLS AMG GT3
Class : GT3
Engine :
Mercedes -Benz V8
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
6.2L
Weight :
1320kg
Porsche 997
GT3-R 2011
Class : Gentlemen
Engine :
Porsche Flat 6
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
4.0L
Weight :
1200kg
Nissan GT-R
Nismo GT3
Class : GT3
Engine :
Nissan V6 Twin Turbo
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
3.8L
Weight :
1300kg
Porsche 997
GT3-R
Class : GT3
Engine :
Porsche Flat 6
Horsepower :
+500bhp
Displacement :
4.0L
Weight :
1200kg

06. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
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2
4
3
1
5
MONZA – ITALY
Round 1
14 & 15 April 2012
Spectator attendance : 7,500
TOTAL 24H OF SPA – BELGIUM
Round 4
26 - 29 July 2012
Spectator attendance : 70,000
2012 CALENDAR
SILVERSTONE – UK
Round 2
2 & 3 June 2012
Spectator attendance : 7,000
NURBURGRING – GERMANY
Round 5
22 & 23 September 2012
Spectator attendance : 8,500
PAUL RICARD – FRANCE
Round 3
30 June & 1 July 2012
Spectator attendance : 9,500
NAVARRA – SPAIN
Round 6
13 & 14 October 2012
Spectator attendance : 7,500

07. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
SPONSORS
Over 275 years of tradition in motion
Founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, the watch brand bearing his name is the oldest in the
world. Blancpain is currently engaged in a long-term commitment to the renewal of mechanical
watchmaking and to passing on exceptional expertise from one generation to the next through constant
investment in human resources, production facilities and research.
From the creation of components through to watch design, Blancpain is distinguished by its ability to
develop exceptional movements. Over the past seven years, the Manufacture in Le Brassus has indeed
developed no less than 22 new calibres.
Through its various models, Blancpain preserves its heritage of precision and elegance, while also
displaying an innovative and occasionally provocative spirit. Its range encompasses the daring Levolution
line, the legendary Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch, as well as the classic Villeret collection and the
Blancpain Women models.
The sports enthusiasts’ watch: Chronographe Flyback à Rattrapante Grande Date
While remaining loyal to its fundamental values, Blancpain quite naturally associates with the world of
fine automotive mechanical engineering, since the key values of precision, reliability and sturdiness are
required and shared by both cars and watches.
The bezel, caseback, dial and even the cap of the folding clasp are all made of carbon fibre and
represent technical accomplishments vividly reflecting Blancpain’s innovative strength. To highlight the
sporting nature of the new L-evolutionR, a digital font displays the large date as well as the 3 and 9
o’clock numerals, while the shape of the pushpiece at 8 o’clock resembles a fuel tank cap.
When the chronograph is in action, the movement with its column wheel and vertical coupling-clutch
ensures excellent precision. Two major horological complications offer additionally useful functions: the
split-second chronograph enables a split-time read-off, while the flyback function serves to instantly reset
and restart the chronograph.
The black alcantara strap is equipped with carbon fibre inserts evoking the latest technological
evolutions in racing car design.

07. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
SPONSORS
HEXIS Group: quality and performance
HEXIS is a leading European manufacturer of self-adhesive films used for sign making, vehicle marking and surface
treatment. The company specialises in adhesive coating and has developed a unique process to produce high performance
cast films.
HEXIS Group permanently expands and is now structured into domains as divers as visual communication, antimicrobial
protection, modular construction and energy drinks.
In each domain HEXIS has pioneered new technologies that make human interaction with the technical and natural
environment safer and more enjoyable.
The company was incorporated in 1989 and is still presided by its founder, Michel MATEU. The group head office is located in
Frontignan, near Montpellier in France, and owns subsidiaries in the French West Indies, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and
the USA with affiliate HEXIS companies in Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.
Today HEXIS exports over 40% of its sales to some 50 countries worldwide with consistent growth rates of 25% every year.
HEXIS is represented at all the major professional exhibitions for sign making and visual communication: FESPA, ISA Las
Vegas, Sign Business & Digital Graphics Long Beach, VISCOM France and VISCOM Germany.
In recent years, HEXIS has received numerous prizes and awards acknowledging the company’s continued growth and
innovative entrepreneurship.
HEXIS and motor sport: a longstanding commitment
HEXIS Racing was founded in 2001-2002 by Michel MATEU, President of the HEXIS Group. The stable was born out of his
passion for car racing which combines technique, quality, performance and innovation. HEXIS Racing was then created as a
powerful marketing tool to promote HEXIS both on the national and international scales.
From 2007 to 2011, the team officially carried the Aston Martin Racing colours: in 2009, HEXIS Racing became HEXIS AMR.
Over the years, the British brand became the team’s privileged partner, running Aston Martin DBR9s (GT1) and DBRS9s
(GT3) and became, in 2011, the FIA GT1 World Team Champion.
In 2012, the team changed and is now working with the prestigious brand McLaren. After a year of experience with this new
icon, the team secured its well-known experience in motorsport and was crowned 2012 FIA GT1 World Vice Team Champion.
In close cooperation with the HEXIS Graphics Division, HEXIS AMR has perfected a technique whereby vehicle body panels
are covered in vinyl film instead of paint for a noticeable weight reduction, thus achieving fuel savings and faster laps!
Finally, HEXIS has entered a major partnership with the SRO Motorsports Group to supply all adhesive media and provide the
necessary technical assistance. Over the years, the association with SRO has reinforced HEXIS’ commitment to motorsports
and confirms their position as a provider of adhesive solutions for race cars.

07. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
PARTNER
ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF BELGIUM
Founded in 1986, The Royal Automobile Club of Belgium undertakes the role of
automobile sporting federation recognized by the International Automobile
Federation (FIA). It represents the sporting authority with a unified national
status. In this capacity, it is also a member of the Olympic Committee and the
Belgian Interfederal.
As well as the role, the club’s activities surround two main centres : services and
leisure activities offered directly to its members, and road safety through the
development of driving skills and eco-driving.
In this capacity, the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium has recently acquired
eco-driving simulators, through the intermediary of the RACB Safety Academy.
The RACB considers this mission to be a priority, and will continue to develop
training programmes and to make the authorities aware of the usefulness and
efficiency of these courses.
The RACB also takes part in the mobility programme set up by the FIA
Foundation, and is a member of the FIA Institute for Motorsport Safety.
Alongside its task of managing motorsport, the RACB takes part in the
promotion and organization of large-scale motorsport events in Belgium. In this
way, it contributed towards the return of the Formula One Grand Prix to
Belgium.
The RACB also organizes the return of various events which have been part of
the history of motorsport.
The RACB and SRO Motorsports Federation have a long-term working
relationship. Over the past two years, the RACB has been the official federation
of the Blancpain Endurance Series. Additionally, SRO is a partner in the
running of the 24 Hours of Spa, the leading endurance race for GT cars.

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08. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
EVOLUTION OF THE STARTING GRID
49
52
40
36
43
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
49
43
70,000
36
NUMBER OF SPECTATORS AT THE
TOTAL 24HOURS OF SPA 2012 | BELGIUM
43
62
66
Blancpain
Endurance
Series
13
TOTAL 24 HOURS OF SPA
IN NUMBERS
21
45
66
95
248
509
TOTAL 24 HOURS OF SPA
More than 65 competitors, over 500 journalists, TV broadcast in 38
countries, 15 hours Live TV… The Total 24 Hours of Spa, blue-ribband
race of the Blancpain Endurance Series, has become the most prestigious
GT race in the World !
The Total 24 Hours of Spa spreads over a week of festivities, from the
Parade which gives the audience an exclusive show of the GT cars in the
city, to the four live concerts, without forgetting the Superpole Show and
various entertainments in the village.
The Total 24 Hours of Spa offers the 70,000 spectators a sensational
event, including 11 races featuring the Lamborghini Blancpain Super
Trofeo, the Cooper Tyres British F3 International Series and the Belgian
Racing Car Championship.

08. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
70,000
TOTAL 24HOURS OF SPA | BELGIUM
Our typical spectator is
• a man of 37 years of age (on average)
• 55% are workers or employees
• 25% are managers or self‐employed
• Very loyal
• 10% come with a group of more than 7
Source: Spectator Report 2012, Think Out Of The Track
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
87%
13%
Gender
Male Female
15%
31%
TOTAL 24 HOURS OF SPA
/ DEMOGRAPHIC STATS
SPECTATOR ATTENDANCE & PROFILE OF THE TOTAL 24 HOURS OF SPA
24%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
2%
Work Status
4%
Age
26%
28%
36%
< 14 15‐18 19‐25 26‐40 41‐60 60+
13% 12%
Student Employee Worker Manager Self‐Employed n.a. Unemployed
1%
4%
4%

09. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
Round 1 - MONZA
PRO-CUP
PRO-AM
GENTLEMEN
TROPHY
2012 RACE RESULTS
DRIVERS N° CAR TEAM
1 Maxime Martin (BEL) Markus Palttala (FIN) Bas Leinders (BEL) 3 BMW Z4 Marc VDS Racing Team (BEL)
2
Edward Sandstroem
(SWE)
Laurens Vanthoor (BEL) Marco Bonanomi (ITA) 2 Audi R8 LMS Ultra Belgian Audi Club Team WRT (BEL)
3 Koen Wauters (BEL) Karl Wendlinger (AUT) Anthony Kumpen (BEL) 13 Mercedes SLS AMG KRK Racing (BEL)
1 Eugenio Amos (ITA) Giacomo Petrobelli (ITA)
Alessandro Bonacini
(ITA)
57 Ferrari 458 Italia Vita4one Team Italy (ITA)
2
Jean-Luc Beaubelique
(FRA)
Patrice Goueslard (FRA) Ludovic Badey (FRA) 20 Ferrari 458 Italia SOFREV ASP (FRA)
3 Hans-Guido Riegel (DEU) Mike Stursberg (DEU)
Richard Westbrook
(GRB)
8 Porsche 997 GT3 R Haribo Racing Team (DEU)
1 Paolo Andreasi (VEN) Pablo Paladino (VEN) Beniamino Caccia (ITA) 73 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Kessel Racing (CHE)
2 Luc Paillard (FRA) Gaël Lesoudier (FRA) Gilles VAnnelet (FRA) 82 Dodge Viper GCR (FRA)
3 Marc Sourd (FRA) Pierre Hirschi (CHE) Robert Hissom (GBR) 41 Audi R8 LMS Saintéloc Racing (FRA)

09. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
Round 2 - SILVERSTONE
PRO-CUP
PRO-AM
GENTLEMEN
TROPHY
DRIVERS N° CAR TEAM
1 Maxime Martin (BEL) Markus Palttala (FIN) Bas Leinders (BEL) 3 BMW Z4 Marc VDS Racing Team (BEL)
2
Edward Sandstroem
(SWE)
Laurens Vanthoor (BEL) Andrea Piccini (ITA) 2 Audi R8 LMS Ultra Belgian Audi Club Team WRT (BEL)
3 Christopher Haase (DEU) Christopher MIes (DEU) Stéphane Ortelli (MCO) 1 Audi R8 LMS Ultra Belgian Audi Club Team WRT (BEL)
1 Marc A. Hayek (CHE) Peter Kox (NDL) 24
2 Eugenio Amos (ITA) Giacomo Petrobelli (ITA)
2012 RACE RESULTS
Alessandro Bonacini
(ITA)
Lamborghini Gallardo
LP600+
Blancpain Reiter (DEU)
57 Ferrari 458 Italia Vita4one Team Italy (ITA)
3 Josh Wakefield (GBR) Andrea Ceccato (ITA) Michael Lyons (ITA) 59 Ferrari 458 Italia Vita4one Team Italy (ITA)
1 Mikael Bender (SWE) Jan Brunstedt (SWE) Jocke Mangs (SWE) 98 Audi R8 LMS JB Motorsport (SWE)
2 Pierre Hirschi (CHE) Robert Hissom (GBR) 41 Audi R8 LMS Saintéloc Racing (FRA)
3 Paolo Andreasi (VEN) Pablo Paladino (VEN) Beniamino Caccia (ITA) 73 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Kessel Racing (CHE)

09. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
Round 3 - PAUL RICARD
PRO-CUP
PRO-AM
GENTLEMEN
TROPHY
DRIVERS N° CAR TEAM
1 Christopher Haase (DEU) Christopher MIes (DEU) Stéphane Ortelli (MCO) 1 Audi R8 LMS Ultra Belgian Audi Club Team WRT (BEL)
2 Maxime Martin (BEL) Markus Palttala (FIN) Bas Leinders (BEL) 3 BMW Z4 Marc VDS Racing Team (BEL)
3 Stefano Gattuso (ITA) Davide Rigon (ITA) Daniele Zampieri (ITA) 71 Ferrari 430 Italia Kessel Racing (CHE)
1 Niek Hommerson (NDL) Louis Machiels (BEL) Andrea Bertolini (ITA) 52 Ferrari 548 Italia AF Corse (ITA)
2 Eugenio Amos (ITA) Giacomo Petrobelli (ITA)
2012 RACE RESULTS
Alessandro Bonacini
(ITA)
57 Ferrari 458 Italia Vita4one Team Italy (ITA)
3 Mike Savary (FRA) Gabriel Balthazard (FRA) Jérôme Policand (FRA) 10 Ferrari 458 Italia SOFREV ASP (FRA)
1 Daniel Desbruères (FRA) Christian Kelders (BEL) 58 Porsche 997 GT3 R Exagon Engineering (FRA)
2 Mikael Bender (SWE) Jan Brunstedt (SWE) Jocke Mangs (SWE) 98 Audi R8 LMS JB Motorsport (SWE)
3 Pierre Hirschi (CHE) Robert Hissom (GBR) Philippe Marie (FRA) 41 Audi R8 LMS Saintéloc Racing (FRA)

09. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
Round 4 - TOTAL 24 HOURS OF SPA
PRO-CUP
PRO-AM
GENTLEMEN
TROPHY
DRIVERS N° CAR TEAM
1 Andrea Piccini (ITA) Rene Rast (DEU) Frank Stippler (DEU) 16 Audi R8 LMS Ultra
Audi Sport Performance cars Team
Phoenix (DEU)
2 Christopher Haase (DEU) Christopher MIes (DEU) Stéphane Ortelli (MCO) 1 Audi R8 LMS Ultra Belgian Audi Club Team WRT (BEL)
3 Mathias Lauda (DEU) Greg Franchi (BEL) Frank Kechele (DEU) 66 BMW Z4 Vita4one Racing Team (DEU)
1
2
CUP 1
Niek Hommerson
(NDL)
Hans-Guido Riegel
(DEU)
Louis Machiels
(BEL)
Mike Stursberg
(DEU)
Andrea Bertolini
(ITA)
Christian Menzel
(DEU)
2012 RACE RESULTS
Alessandro Pier
Guidi (ITA)
3 Olivier Panis (FRA)
Fabien Barthez
(FRA)
Morgan Moulin-
Eric Debard (FRA)
Traffort (FRA)
1
Steve van Bellingen
Armand Flumal
Bert Redant (BEL)
(BEL)
(BEL)
Johan Vanloo
(BEL)
25
2
Gilles Vannelet
(FRA)
Gaël Lesoudier
(FRA)
Christophe
Decultot (FRA)
Pierre Fontaine
(FRA)
3
Philippe Marie
(FRA)
Pierre Hirschi
(CHE)
Robert Hissom
(GBR)
Jérôme Demay
(FRA)
Kevin Balthazard
(BEL)
Christophe
Bigourie (BEL)
Raf Vleugels (BEL) Mr Renmans (BEL) 94
52 Ferrari 548 Italia AF Corse (ITA)
Uwe Alzen (DEU) 8 Porsche 997 GT3 R Haribo Racing Team (DEU)
10 Ferrari 458 Italia SOFREV ASP (FRA)
Porsche 997 GT3
Cup S
First Motorsport (BEL)
82 Dodge Viper GCR/Bull Fight Racing
41 Audi R8 LMS Saintéloc Racing (FRA)
Porsche 997 GT3
Cup (BEL)

09. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
Round 5 - NÜRBURGRING
PRO-CUP
PRO-AM
GENTLEMEN
TROPHY
DRIVERS N° CAR TEAM
1 Marc Goossens (BEL) Marc Hennerici (DEU) Xavier Maassen (NDL) 75 Porsche 997 GT3 R Prospeed Competition (BEL)
2 Congfu Cheng (CHN) Mike Parisy (FRA)
Jeroen Bleekemolen
(NDL)
18 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Falcon (DEU)
3 Mathias Lauda (DEU) Greg Franchi (BEL) Frank Kechele (DEU) 66 BMW Z4 Vita4one Racing Team (DEU)
1 Oliver Morley (GBR) Steve Jans (LUX) Sean Edwards (GBR) 19 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Falcon (DEU)
2 Henry Hassid (FRA) Anthony Beltoise (FRA) 34 Porsche 997 GT3 R Pro GT by Almeras (FRA)
3
Grégoire DEmoustier
(FRA)
Duncan Tappy (GBR) 12 McLaren MP4-12C ART Grand Prix (FRA)
1 Daniel Desbruères (FRA) Christian Kelders (BEL) 58 Porsche 997 GT3 Exagon Engineering (FRA)
2
Georges Cabannes
(FRA)
2012 RACE RESULTS
Fabien Michal (FRA) Fabien Thuner (CHE) 31
Lamborghini Gallardo
LP520+
Ruffier Racing (FRA)

09. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
Round 6 - NAVARRA *(PENDING APPEAL)
*PRO-CUP
PRO-AM
GENTLEMEN
TROPHY
1 Stef Dusseldorp (NDL) Alvaro Parente (PRT)
DRIVERS N° CAR TEAM
Frédéric Makowiecki
(FRA)
7 McLaren MP4-12C Hexis Racing FRA
2 Christopher Haase (DEU) Christopher MIes (DEU) Stéphane Ortelli (MCO) 1 Audi R8 LMS Ultra Belgian Audi Club Team WRT (BEL)
3 Frank Stippler (DEU) Oliver Jarvis (GBR)
1
Grégoire DEmoustier
(FRA)
2012 RACE RESULTS
Filipe Albuquerque
(PRT)
6 Audi R8 LMS Ultra Belgian Audi Club Team WRT BEL
Duncan Tappy (GBR) 12 McLaren MP4-12C ART Grand Prix (FRA)
2 Jochen Habets (NLD) Andrew Danyliw (CAN) Simon Knap (NLD) 37 BMW Z4 DB Motorsport (NDL)
3 Oliver Morley (GBR) Steve Jans (LUX) Sean Edwards (GBR) 19 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Falcon (DEU)
1 Mikael Bender (SWE) Jan Brunstedt (SWE) Daniel Roos (SWE) 98 Audi R8 LMS JB Motorsport (SWE)
2 Pierre Hirschi (CHE) Robert Hissom (GBR) Philippe Giauque (FRA) 41 Audi R8 LMS Saintéloc Racing (FRA)

10. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
TEAMS DRIVERS
SECOND-PLACED DRIVERS
DRIVER CHAMPIONS
2012 CHAMPIONS – PRO CUP (PROVISIONAL PENDING APPEAL)
THIRD-PLACED DRIVERS
Bas Leinders Markus Palttala Maxime Martin Christopher Haase Stephane Ortelli Christopher Mies Xavier Maassen Marc Goossens Marc Hennerici
Marc VDS Racing Team BMW Z4
SECOND-PLACED TEAM
Belgian Audi Club Team WRT Audi R8 LMS ultra
TEAM CHAMPIONS
Prospeed Competition Porsche 997 GT3 R
THIRD-PLACED TEAM

10. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
TEAMS DRIVERS
SECOND-PLACED DRIVER
DRIVER CHAMPIONS
2012 CHAMPIONS – PRO AM CUP
THIRD-PLACED DRIVERS
Andrea Bertolini Louis Machiel Niek Hommerson Eugenio Amos Alessandro Bonacini Giacomo Petrobelli
SOFREV Auto Sport Pomotion Ferrari 458 Italia
SECOND-PLACED TEAM
AF Corse Ferrari 458 Italia
TEAM CHAMPIONS
Vita4one Team Italy Ferrari 458 Italia
THIRD-PLACED TEAM

10. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
TEAMS DRIVERS
SECOND-PLACED DRIVERS
DRIVER CHAMPIONS
Jan Brundsted Mikael Bender Robert Hissom Pierre Hirschi Jocke Mangs
JB Motorsport Audi R8 LMS
SECOND-PLACED TEAM
Sainteloc Racing Audi R8 LMS
TEAM CHAMPIONS
2012 CHAMPIONS – GENTLEMEN TROPHY
THIRD-PLACED DRIVERS
Exagon Engineering Porsche 997 GT3 R 2011
THIRD-PLACED TEAM

11. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
Spectator attendance
7,500 7,000 9,500
MONZA | ITALY SILVERSTONE | GREAT BRITAIN PAUL RICARD | FRANCE
70,000 8,500
TOTAL 24HOURS OF SPA | BELGIUM
Media attendance
1,197
NUMBER OF JOURNALISTS in 2012
NUERBURGRING | GERMANY
445
RACE by RACE
512
NATIONAL
7,500
NAVARRA | SPAIN
194
PERMANENT/ REGULAR
TOTAL RACE by RACE NATIONAL PERMANENT
R1 MONZA 160 51 81 28
R2 SILVERSTONE 131 13 79 39
R3 PAUL RICARD 124 29 64 31
R4 TOTAL 24H OF SPA 509 268 196 45
R5 NÜRBURGRING 190 65 92 33
R6 NAVARRA 83 19 46 18
TOTALS 1197 445 512 194
MEDIA / PROMOTION / GENERAL STATS
Media attendance per nationality
Country
R1
MONZA
R2
SILVERSTO
NE
R3 PAUL
RICARD
TOTAL 24h
of SPA
R5
R6
NÜRBURGRI
NAVARRA
NG
TOTAL
AUT 2 1 4 7
BEL 14 14 7 196 23 6 260
CAN 1 1 7 9
CHE 19 7 19 12 57
CHN 2 2
CZE 1 1 1 8 1 12
DEN 1 1
DEU 7 7 5 73 92 1 185
ESP 1 1 46 48
EST 1 1
FRA 8 7 64 29 9 12 129
GBR 18 79 23 65 21 10 216
IND 7 10 17
IRL 1 1 2
ITA 81 7 7 28 9 5 137
JPN 1 2 1 4
LEB 1 1
LUX 4 1 5
NLD 2 3 2 41 11 1 60
MYS 2 2
POL 1 1 2
PRT 1 1 1 1 2 6
RSA 1 1
SLO 1 1 1 1 4
SWE 1 1 1 3 1 1 8
USA 3 1 2 12 2 1 21
Total 160 131 124 509 190 83 1197

11. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEDIA / PROMOTION / PRESS COVERAGE
The Blancpain Endurance Series receives excellent coverage in the written press around the world, in daily, weekly and monthly motorsport magazines and newspapers.
8,200
Readers
month
89.130
Readers &
Web
Viewers
6,225
Readers
week
16,000
Readers
253,022
Readers
Year Up to
1st Nov
Auto Hebdo France
Auto Sport Great Britain
Autosprint Italy
Motorsport Aktuel Germany
Revue Automobile Switzerland
Sport Auto Germany
Speedweek Switzerland
Automobil Revue Switzerland
Motorsport Weekly China
de Standaard Belgium
Dernière Heure Belgium
Gazet van Antwerpen Netherlands/Belgium
Gentenaar Belgium
Grenz Echo Belgium
La Libre Belgique Belgium
La Capitale Belgium
L'Avenir Belgium
La meuse Belgium
Le Soir Belgium
Metro Belgium
Nord Eclaire Belgium
Turbo Magazine Belgium

11. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEDIA / PROMOTION
/ ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN EXAMPLES
TV COMMERCIALS RADIO COMMERCIALS MAGAZINE ADVERTISING POSTER/FLYER CAMPAIGNS BILLBOARDS
TOTAL 24 Hours of SPA
Production of 2 different TVC’s.
TVC promoting line – up concerts: 20 sec.
TVC Promoting race + reminder concerts: 20
+ 10 sec.
Campaign on RTL house, VTM, 2BE and
Life!TV
Campaign Promoting Concerts: June 2012
Campaign Promoting 24H race: July 2012
Value: €271,400
Paul Ricard 2012
TOTAL 24 Hours of SPA
Radio contact & Bel RTL, part of RTL
house , promoted the event through 20
seconds radio commercial.
OMD Heyes Germany package Funk
Combi West
The package groups 9 different radio station
in the Cologne Region, Strasbourg…
Value: €72,204
Radio Vitamine:
48 spots + contest
Radio Sainte Baune:
contest
Mistral :
32 spots + contest
Star :
32 spots + contest
MENZO:
62,200 readers
908,400 readers
P Magazine :
348,400 readers
CHé :
155,500 readers
L’équipe :
Paid Circulation
around 340,000
Total Audience : 2,890,000 persons
e.g. 140,000+ pocket flyers and posters
distributed for 24H of Spa event alone in
Brussels and Nürburgring
10,000+
pocket
flyers in
Paul
Ricard

11. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
15,437+
Fans still growing
Major Motorsport Website Carrying the Blancpain Endurance Series
Dailysportscar.com Great Britain
Endurance-info.com France
Autohebdo.com France
Autosport.com Great Britain
Monzanet.it Italy
Planetlemans.com Netherlands
MotorsTv.com Europe
Skynet.be Belgium
Just For you .be Belgium
E-TV .be Belgium
brusselslife.be Belgium
Total24hours.be Europe
Motorsport.com United States
allrace.net Italy
Circuitodenavarra.com Spain
Wikipedia Worldwide
Speedhunters.com
Teams and Drivers websites
And many many more…
MEDIA / PROMOTION / ONLINE COVERAGE
80,000
Viewers
40,000+
Viewers

11. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
The number of unique visitors has doubled compared to 2011
The amount of files downloaded has increased by 65%
The biggest month in terms of traffic was July 2012, with 18 million hits, 314 Gb of
traffic and over 65,000 unique visitors
The second-biggest was the launch in April 2012.
MEDIA / PROMOTION / ONLINE COVERAGE
/ OFFICIAL WEBSITE STATISTICS
TOP 15 COUNTRIES USING THE WEBSITE
www.blancpain‐endurance‐series.com

11. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEDIA / PROMOTION / TV STATS
All rounds have been produced live and proposed to a certain number of channels. Live streaming was also available on the Blancpain Endurance Series website in HD.
KEY FACTS
• Over 30 Hours Live broadcast over
the season
• Over 22,5 millions household reach
per race
• 12hours live broadcast for the Total
24h of Spa
• All programs in HD on TV and Web
• Blancpain Endurance Series TV
embedded into many other media
outlets
22,5
Million Homes
Some of the major channels broadcasting the races :
Country Channel
UK ESPN
Belgium Life TV
Pan-European
Asia, Middle East &
North Africa
Germany
MOTORS
Motorvision
Reach in
mio.
3.0
0.2
22.5
1.5
Motorvision
(SKY) 3.1
Cyprus, Greece Novasports
Belgium RTL
North America SPEED 2
Australia
Czech Republic,
Slovakia
1.5
2.0
35.0
SPEED
AUSTRALIA 0.6
SPORT5
0.7
Worldwide Audi TV
Worldwide Mobil TV na
…

12. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
SUPPORT RACES

13. 2012 SEASON REVIEW
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4
3
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5
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
Official Test Days– PAUL RICARD, FRANCE
12 & 13 March 2013
Round 1 – MONZA, ITALY
13 & 14 April 2013
Round 2 – SILVERSTONE, UK
1 & 2 June 2013
Round 3 – PAUL RICARD, FRANCE
29 & 30 June 2013
Round 4 – TOTAL 24 HOURS OF SPA, BELGIUM
26 - 29 July 2013
Round 5 – 1000kms NURBURGRING, GERMANY
21 & 22 September 2013
2013 IN PERSPECTIVE
We have seen this year the big interest and the huge success of the Blancpain
Endurance Series. The receipe works well! To continue and increase the success of the
Series, SRO has refined the sporting regulations to take into account all the comments
& clarification made over the season.
The 2013 edition of the Blancpain Endurance Series will remain quite stable and will not
have major changes.
CALENDAR
TYRES:
• 5 races, including the 24 Hours of Spa
• Nürburgring will be a 1000kms.
• A minimum two-week gap with the FIA GT World series
• Pirelli has been designated as the unique and sole tyre manufacturer for the
Series. All teams will have to use customer tyres from Pirelli, registered and
bought on site at the event.
• The numbers of set of tyres will remain at 5 at the 1 st event and 4 at the
following rounds.
HOMOLOGATED CARS
• Pro & Pro-Am: same as in 2012 all the cars with the latest FIA GT3
homologation in addition to G3 cars under the RACB Homologation.
• Gentlemen Trophy: all the cars with the latest FIA GT3 homologated will be
accepted as well as the G3 cars under the RACB Homologation.
DRIVERS PAIRING
POINTS
TV
AWARD
• Gentlemen Trophy: the class is restricted to Bronze drivers over 30 years of
age, with Silver drivers aged over 40
• Race-by-race teams entering the last round of the season will not score
points
• Big increase in TV coverage in combination with the FIA GT World Series.
A Trophy will be awarded to the best team doing both Series, Blancpain Endurance Series
and the FIA GT World Series.

SRO LONDON
110 Old Brompton Road
London SW7 3RA
UNITED KINGDOM
SRO PARIS
72 rue du Faubourg Saint Honore
75008 Paris
FRANCE
LAURENT GAUDIN
Series Manager
+33 6 34 62 47 39
laurent@sro.fr
SERIES CONTACTS
SEVERINE ULENAERS
Event Manager
+44 7714 770 711
severine@sro.co.uk
CLAUDE SURMONT
Technical Director
+44 7827 316 679
claude@sro.co.uk
SOPHIE PEYRAT
Team Relations Manager
+33 6 34 62 47 29
sophie@sro.fr
JACQUIE GROOM
Sporting Director
+41 792 064 661
jacquie@sro.co.uk