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EN: 2024 season review SUPER LIGHTS

Posted on January 5, 2025 by - General

Stephan Glaser, a newcomer to the BOSS GP, won the title. With nine race wins, the Swiss driver left the competition without a chance.

In the 2024 season, the SUPER LIGHTS class was once again the home of monoposto cars with V6 engines and older Formula 3000 cars. In particular, the Formula 3000 cars thrilled fans with their sound, manual transmission and spectacular slides. Both regular driver Stefan Eisinger-Sewald (Red Rose Racing) and BOSS GP rookie Stefan Scho proved with several podium finishes that the older Formula 3000 cars are far from obsolete. Although the Austrian Eisinger-Sewald and his team had to deal with several technical issues with their Ralt and therefore had to drop out of the title race early on.

First start, first win for Stefan Scho at the Nürburgring 2024

German Stefan Scho, a former Formula 3 driver, lined up with a dark red Lola F3000 with a V8 Cosworth engine. In his home race at the Nürburgring, he got off to a flying start, taking first place in both races. He followed that up with two second places in Assen and is planning further outings in 2025.

Last season’s champion, Henry Clausnitzer (WF Racing), held his own in the title fight for a long time. Clausnitzer, who is from Germany’s Lausitz region, continues to drive a V6 Formula Renault built by Tatuus in 2003. His eye-catching paintwork, inspired by the 2005/2006 Renault F1 world championship team, attracted a lot of attention again last season. After a solid start to the season, Clausnitzer was held back by several technical problems on race weekends, but numerous night shifts with his crew finally got the car running again. The efforts paid off and another top result was achieved: 2nd place in the overall standings behind Stephan Glaser.

Glaser in front, followed by Scho (left) and one of the GP2 cars from the FORMULA race. Behind them, Eisinger-Sewald (left), Stadelmann (center) and Clausnitzer (right) are in a three-way fight

Glaser, who already had monoposto experience when he entered the series, was quickly noticed by his SUPER LIGHTS opponents. With the relatively modern World Series V6 (built in 2008), entered by Jo Zeller Racing, he was often too fast for the competition. Except for the race weekend at the Nürburgring, he managed to secure at least one race victory at each track. Even retirement in the last race at Misano could no longer change the fact that he had won the championship title.

Further highlights included the starts of ace Walter Colacino (ITA), the comeback of ex-champion Andreas Hasler (AUT) including a stunning victory at the finale in Misano, and the appearances of Jody Stadelmann (SUI) in the Formula Nippon. In the 2025 season, the SUPER LIGHTS class will remain a guarantee for exciting motorsport with thrilling race cars from around the world.

Jody Stadelmann with the Formula Nippon car previously used in Japan, built by the US company G-Force

Interested drivers can already pre-register for the 2025 season. Send a non-binding inquiry now to office@bossgp.com

Photos: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

DE: Saisonrückblick 2024 SUPER LIGHTS

Posted on January 5, 2025 by - Allgemein

Mit Stephan Glaser gewann ein BOSS GP-Neueinsteiger den Titel. Gegen neun Rennsiege des Schweizers hatte die Konkurrenz keine Chance.

Die SUPER LIGHTS-Klasse war auch in der Saison 2024 wieder Tummelplatz für Monoposto mit V6-Motoren und ältere Formel-3000-Boliden. Letztere begeisterten mit ihrem Sound, H-Schaltung und spektakulären Slides. Sowohl Stammpilot Stefan Eisinger-Sewald (Red Rose Racing) als auch BOSS GP-Rookie Stefan Scho bewiesen mit mehreren Podestplätzen, dass die Formel 3000 noch längst nicht zum Alteisen gehören. Wenngleich der Österreicher Eisinger-Sewald und dessen Einsatzteam mit mehreren technischen Wehwehchen an seinem Ralt zu kämpfen hatte und sich deshalb frühzeitig aus dem Titelkampf verabschieden musste.

Erstes Rennen, erster Sieg: Stefan Scho am Nürburgring 2024

Der Deutsche Stefan Scho, früher u.a. in der Formel 3 aktiv, brachte einen dunkelroten Lola-F3000 mit V8-Cosworth-Motor an den Start. Bei seinem Heimrennen am Nürburgring gelang ihm ein Einstand nach Maß: Platz 1 in beiden Rennen. In Assen legte er mit zwei zweiten Plätzen noch einmal nach, für 2025 plant er weitere Einsätze in der BOSS GP Racing Series.

Lange im Titelkampf hielt sich der Meister der Vorsaison, Henry Clausnitzer (WF Racing). Der Lausitzer setzt weiterhin einen V6-Formel-Renault von Tatuus (Baujahr 2003) ein. Die auffällige Lackierung in Anlehnung an das Renault-F1-Weltmeisterteam 2005/2006 zog auch in der vergangenen Saison wieder viele Blicke an. Nach einem soliden Saisonstart wurde Clausnitzer durch mehrere technische Gebrechen an den Rennwochenenden zurückgeworfen, zahlreiche Nachtschichten mit seiner Crew brachten den Wagen schließlich immer wieder zum Laufen. Die Mühen machten sich bezahlt, mit Rang 2 in der Gesamtwertung hinter Stephan Glaser gelang erneut ein Topergebnis.

Vorne Glaser, gefolgt von Scho (li.) und einem der GP2-Boliden aus der FORMULA-Wertung. Dahinter befinden sich Eisinger-Sewald (li.), Stadelmann (mi.) und Clausnitzer (re.) im Dreikampf

Glaser, der bereits mit Monoposto-Erfahrung in die Serie kam, wurde von den SUPER-LIGHTS-Kontrahenten schnell wahrgenommen. Mit dem vergleichsweise modernen World Series V6 (Baujahr 2008), eingesetzt von Jo Zeller Racing, war er der Konkurrenz meistens zu schnell. Mit Ausnahme des Rennwochenendes am Nürburgring gelang ihm auf jeder Strecke zumindest ein Laufsieg. Auch ein Ausfall beim letzten Rennen in Misano konnte am Gewinn des Meistertitels nichts mehr ändern.

Für weitere Farbtupfer sorgten auch die Starts von Ass Walter Colacino (ITA), das Comeback von Ex-Meister Andreas Hasler (AUT) inklusive fulminantem Sieg beim Finale in Misano und die Auftritte von Jody Stadelmann (SUI) im Formel Nippon. Auch in der Saison 2025 bleibt die SUPER LIGHTS-Klasse ein Garant für abwechslungsreichen Motorsport mit aufregenden Rennwagen aus aller Welt.

Jody Stadelmann mit dem früher in Japan eingesetzten Formel Nippon, gebaut von der US-Firma G-Force

Interessierte Fahrer können sich bereits für die Saison 2025 voranmelden. Sendet jetzt eine unverbindliche Anfrage an office@bossgp.com

Fotos: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

A class of its own: SUPER LIGHTS

Posted on January 22, 2022 by - General

Great demand: Formula 3000 and V6 World Series by Renault/Nissan will again have their own classification within the BOSS GP Racing Series in 2022.

Europe’s fastest racing series is expanding its portfolio for drivers and teams: In addition to the OPEN and FORMULA categories, Formula 3000 cars built in 2002 or later and World Series by Renault or Nissan cars with the six-cylinder engine will get a boost in the form of their own class.

As in the other two classes OPEN and FORMULA, SUPER LIGHTS will have their own award ceremony with trophies after each race and an official BOSS GP champion at the end of the year. In 2021, the SUPER LIGHTS already made their debut at several BOSS GP races. Class victories were celebrated by the two Italians Maurizio Copetti and Walter Colacino.

For fans, the new class is also easily recognisable by the starting numbers between 100 and 999.

Season registration (until 18 February 2022) for the SUPER LIGHTS class costs 1,450 euros net. The entry fees per event are also offered at the special price of 1,500 euros net. Teams can find more details under this link.

Interested teams and pilots can contact BOSS GP’s General Manager Dario Pergolini with any questions: office@bossgp.com or +41 78 670 15 00.

Pictures: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

New class: SUPER LIGHTS

Posted on April 22, 2021 by - General

From Red Bull Ring on: own class for Formula 3000 and V6 World Series by Renault/Nissan cars.

The BOSS GP Racing Series extend his offer for drivers and teams. From the next race at the Red Bull Ring (21/22 May) there will be a new SUPER LIGHTS class in addition to the OPEN and FORMULA classifications.

This class is for Formula 3000 cars built in 1996 and later and for World Series by Renault and Nissan cars with six-cylinder engines. As in the other two classes, the SUPER LIGHTS will have there own award ceremony with trophies after each race.

Interested teams and pilots can contact BOSS GP’s Race Coordinator Malin Strandberg for more details: race@bossgp.com or +43 650 78 40 784

Photo: Michael Kavena

Here we go!

Posted on April 7, 2021 by - General

Our preview for the BOSS GP Season Opening 2021 at Mugello Circuit on April 9, 10 and 11.

The BOSS GP Racing Series makes it possible: The upcoming weekend will mark the start of the new season for teams and drivers with their Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3000 and Auto GP bolides. At the season opening of Europe’s fastest racing series, one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world awaits the youngsters and gentlemen of BOSS GP. The 5.245-kilometre track in Mugello (built in 1974) is owned by Ferrari and traditionally hosts the World Motorcycle Championship. Last year, the circuit in Tuscany also hosted a Formula 1 race for the first time. The sequences of curves are usually smooth and fast, the topography hilly – all in all an absolute favourite track for many race drivers.

After a few years of abstinence, Mugello was added back into the Big Open Single Seater race calendar last year. The Cuvee Sensorium Grand Prix became the season finale in October 2020. The first race was dominated by the duel for the FORMULA championship title between Luca Martucci (ITA, MM International) and Marco Ghiotto (ITA, Scuderia Palladio). Although Martucci won his first BOSS GP race, second place was enough for Ghiotto to defend his title. In rainy conditions again, a lot of courage and skill was demanded of the drivers in race 2. Both were combined by Andreas Fiedler (GER, Fiedler Racing), who added a surprising overall victory to a rather disappointing season.

The fact that the BOSS GP Racing Series can start the season as originally planned is also thanks to the race organiser Gruppo Peroni, who is hosting the event at Mugello. The support line-up of BOSS GP includes the one-make trophies Lotus Cup Italia, the Mitjet Italia Racing Series as well as sports prototypes, historic race cars and Porsche regularity classes. Due to the pandemic situation, the paddock and grandstands are not open to fans. BOSS GP hopes to welcome spectators back in our paddock soon.

Timetable BOSS GP Season Opening Mugello:

Friday, 9 April 2021
10:35–11:05          Free Practice 1
14:10–14:40          Free Practice 2

Saturday, 10 April 2021
10:05–10:35          Qualification (8+20 minutes)
15:55–16:15          Race 1 (20 minutes)

Sunday, 11 April 2021
10:00–10:10          Warm-up
14:30–14:55          Race 2 (25 minutes)

The starting list BOSS GP Season Opening Mugello 2021:

Armando Mangini (ITA)MM InternationalDallara GP2
Luca Martucci (ITA)MM InternationalDallara GP2
Simone Colombo (ITA)MM InternationalDallara GP2
Salvatore De Plano (ITA)MM InternationalLola Auto GP
Ingo Gerstl (AUT)Top SpeedToro Rosso STR1 F1
to be announcedTop SpeedDallara GP2
Marco Ghiotto (ITA)Scuderia PalladioDallara GP2
Walter Steding (GER)Scuderia PalladioDallara GP2
Nicolas Matile (MCO)Zig-ZagLola Auto GP
Marc Faggionato (MCO)Zig-ZagDallara GP2
Giulio Tine (ITA)ColacinoLola T96 50
Walter Colacino (ITA)ColacinoLola T96 50
Ulf Ehninger (GER)ESBA RacingBenetton B197 F1
Andreas Fiedler (GER)Fiedler RacingDallara GP2
Bruno Jarach (EST)Esti MotorsportDallara GP2
Alexander Seibold (GER)Alexander SeiboldDallara GP2
Gianluca De Lorenzi (SMR)GDL RacingLola Auto GP