The Audi R8 LMS Cup was a
one-make sports car racing
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series by
Audi
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based in
Asia
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. Audi R8 LMS Cup cars were based on the
Audi R8 LMS (GT3).
History
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Audi R8 LMS Cup started in 2012 in all around the Asia. Constructor of this one make racing series was
Audi
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and the tyre supplier was
Michelin
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until the end of 2016.
2016 saw the debut of the new Audi R8 LMS car. Also in 2016,
Phoenix Racing and
KCMG KCMG may refer to
* KC Motorgroup, based in Hong Kong, China
* Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, British honour
* KCMG-LP, radio station in New Mexico, USA
* KCMG, callsign 1997-2001 of Los Angeles radio station KKLQ (FM) ...
, join
Absolute Racing as Audi R8 LMS Cup service teams.
In 2017,
Pirelli
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became the new official tyre partner for the Audi R8 LMS Cup.
2018 saw the addition of the new Audi R8 LMS GT4 to the series.
Champions Results
Race Cars
Audi R8 LMS/LMS Ultra (2012–2015)
Audi R8 LMS (2016–2018)
Audi R8 LMS Evo (2019)
Audi R8 LMS GT4 (2018–2019)
Schedule
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
See also
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Ferrari Challenge
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Lamborghini Super Trofeo
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo is an international motor racing series. The Lamborghini Super Trofeo is the one-make championship organized by Lamborghini Squadra Corse. The series involves exclusively Huracán Super Trofeo Evo model cars in 3 cont ...
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Porsche Carrera Cup
Porsche Carrera Cup (sometimes abbreviated PCC) is a number of one-make racing by Porsche premier series competed with, initially Porsche 911 Carrera Cup, then later Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. The cars are specifically built by Porsche for one-m ...
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Porsche Supercup
The Porsche Supercup (officially known as Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, known as Porsche Michelin Supercup prior to 2007) is an international one-make sports car racing series supporting the FIA Formula One World Championship organized by Porsche ...
References
External links
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R8 LMS Cup
Asian auto racing series
Sports car racing series
One-make series
Recurring sporting events established in 2012
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