Scheduled To Thrill: 2009 Race Calendar

 Lamborghini is poised for the Super Trofeo season-opener

The inaugural Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo race series has confirmed its 2009 race calendar. It’s less than four weeks until the world’s fastest one-make series debuts the thrills of the 570 hp Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 race car at the historical British Silverstone circuit in May.

The pan-European series will visit legendary race tracks across the continent. Each Super Trofeo race weekend will comprise of three 40-minute races, 30-minute qualifying session and free practice, supporting both the FIA GT Championship and the DTM series.

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Calendar

Date/ Track / Event01-03 May Silverstone (UK) FIA GT15-16 May Adria (Italy) FIA GT26-28 June Norisring (Germany) DTM23-25 July Spa Francorchamps (Belgium) FIA GT18-20 September Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona (Spain) DTM02-04 October  Paul Ricard (France) FIA GT

An official Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo test session took place at Misano World Circuit, Italy, on 07-08 April. The event provided essential track time for drivers and teams to learn about the Super Trofeo and prepare for the season-opener. Manfred Fitzgerald, Director of Brand and Design for Lamborghini, was impressed with the results: “The Super Trofeo car showed incredible speed at Misano. The Lamborghini 4-wheel drive system also resulted in excellent tyre consistency, whilst delivering very impressive lap times.”