Hot on the heels of the announcement yesterday of a third customer for the Ginetta Juno LMP3 car comes the confirmation of a second option for potential LMP3 customers.
Adess AG, known best on these pages for the design of the 2013 Lotus T128 LMP2 coupe, SORA Racing, constructors of the Pescarolo Le Mans ‘School’ race car and Sebastien Loeb Racing have combined to create a new joint venture, LAS Motorsport.
Within the new venture:
ADESS AG, is in charge of the car design and homologation.
SORA Racing, will be responsible for the composite´s production and the RTM chassis.
Sébastien LOEB Racing will be in charge of the car development and assembly.
The car will hit the track in the coming weeks for its first tests.
As per the LMP3 regulations it will feature a full safety closed-top, true 2 seats and (in common with the Ginetta Juno) will be available in two versions: an ACO LMP3 version with a 420hp Nissan engine and a LMP “Challenge” version with a 500hp engine.
The “Challenge” Sports Car will be offered to track day enthusiasts who would like to have a first taste of Le Mans Prototypes competition and will feature the same carbon monocoque and safety requirements as the LMP3 racecar but will be proposed with various extremely cost effective powertrain combinations. It will be eligible in various racing series such as VdeV Endurance Series, Open Sports Car Series or the DMSB Sports car Challenge.
Stéphane Chosse, CEO ADESS AG:
“I am delighted with this new joint venture with Sébastien LOEB Racing and SORA Racing. We will combine our passion and expertise to provide teams with an innovative and affordable Le Mans Prototype. I´m looking forward to see the LMP3 and “Challenge” Sports Cars running on track.”
Jean-Philippe Perrier, Project Manager Sora Racing:
‘’When we started this project 6 years ago, we had the hope that our products one day will race in an international series. It’s the case now! We are proud to announce this joint venture that proposes an interesting combination of skills to deliver the best service and car to our future customers. We open a new chapter for our motorsport activity, which is definitely the most exciting.“
Dominique Heintz, Team Principal Sébastien LOEB Racing:
“We are very happy with the reactions of the drivers to whom we presented the car beforehand. This new Le Mans Prototype is a perfect fit for gentlemen drivers and young talents of tomorrow.”
