2012 Pirelli World Challenge

Last updated

The 2012 Pirelli World Challenge season was the 23rd running of the Sports Car Club of America's World Challenge series. All races were televised by NBC Sports Network. All telecasts were tape-delayed, with all races being streamed live. [1]

Contents

Format change

The series began using a four class format. A new "touring car B-spec" class was introduced, similar to the SCCA's amateur divisions, using vehicles such as the Fiat 500, Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Kia Rio, Mazda 2, and Nissan Versa. [2] [3] The new class debuted at the event at Miller.

Schedule

Four rounds were announced November 11, 2011, [4] with an additional three rounds announced November 18, [5] and the round at St. Petersburg announced January 4. [6] A second Touring Car race was later added to the Mid-Ohio round. The GT and GTS classes had 12 races, Touring Car had 14, and Touring Car B-Spec had 9.

RndDateCircuitLocationClassesSupporting
1March 24 Streets of St. Petersburg St. Petersburg, Florida GT, GTS, TC (x2) IndyCar Series
2April 15 Streets of Long Beach Long Beach, California GT, GTS IndyCar Series/American Le Mans Series
3April 28–29 Miller Motorsports Park [A 1] Tooele, Utah GT, GTS
TC, TCB (x3)
K&N Pro Series West
4May 11 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, California GT, GTS, TC American Le Mans Series
5June 1–3 The Raceway on Belle Isle Detroit, Michigan GT, GTS (x2) IndyCar Series
6June 22–24 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Bowmanville, Ontario GT, GTS (x2)
TC, TCB (x3)
Headliner
7August 3–5 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio GT, GTS, TC (x2) IndyCar Series/American Le Mans Series
8August 24 Sonoma Raceway (Indy course) Sonoma, California GT, GTS
TC, TCB (x3)
IndyCar Series

Race results

RndCircuitGT Winning CarGTS Winning CarTC Winning CarTCB Winning Car
GT Winning DriverGTS Winning DriverTC Winning DriverTCB Winning Driver
1 St. Petersburg #3 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe #50 Ford Mustang Boss 302S #03 Mazdaspeed3 Did not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Johnny O'Connell Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Justin Bell Flag of the United States.svg Michael Cooper
#1 Porsche 911 GT3 #50 Ford Mustang Boss 302S #03 Mazdaspeed3 Did not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Lawson Aschenbach Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Justin Bell Flag of the United States.svg Michael Cooper
2 Long Beach #8 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe #68 Porsche Cayman S Did not participateDid not participate
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Pilgrim Flag of the United States.svg Jack Baldwin
3 Miller Motorsport Park [A 1] Did not participateDid not participate#71 Honda Civic Si #00 Fiat 500
Flag of the United States.svg Todd Lamb Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Start
Did not participateDid not participate#03 Mazdaspeed3 #00 Fiat 500
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Cooper Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Start
#1 Porsche 911 GT3 #20 Chevrolet Camaro Did not participateDid not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Long Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lee
Did not participateDid not participate#33 Volkswagen GLI #45 Honda Fit
Flag of the United States.svg Tristan Herbert Flag of the United States.svg Sage Marie
4 Laguna Seca #6 Volvo S60 #42 Acura TSX #71 Honda Civic Si Did not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Randy Pobst Flag of the United States.svg Peter Cunningham Flag of the United States.svg Todd Lamb
5 Belle Isle #3 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe #20 Chevrolet Camaro Did not participateDid not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Johnny O'Connell Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lee
#3 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe #20 Chevrolet Camaro Did not participateDid not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Johnny O'Connell Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lee
6 Mosport Park #02 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 #36 Kia Optima Did not participateDid not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Skeen Flag of the United States.svg Michael Galati
Did not participateDid not participate#43 Volkswagen GLI #73 Honda Fit
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Altenburg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Andre Rapone
Did not participateDid not participate#03 Mazdaspeed3 #73 Honda Fit
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Cooper Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Andre Rapone
Did not participateDid not participate#82 Honda Civic Si #73 Honda Fit
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gary Kwok Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Andre Rapone
#02 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 #38 Kia Optima Did not participateDid not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Skeen Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mark Wilkins
7 Mid-Ohio #6 Volvo S60 #42 Acura TSX #03 Mazdaspeed3 Did not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Randy Pobst Flag of the United States.svg Peter Cunningham Flag of the United States.svg Michael Cooper
#6 Volvo S60 #60 Porsche Cayman S #71 Honda Civic Si Did not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Randy Pobst Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Gleason Flag of the United States.svg Todd Lamb
8 Sonoma #9 Volvo S60 #20 Chevrolet Camaro Did not participateDid not participate
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Figge Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lee
Did not participateDid not participate#08 Volvo C30 #45 Honda Fit
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Thorne Flag of the United States.svg Conner Ford
Did not participateDid not participate#71 Honda Civic Si #90 Kia Rio
Flag of the United States.svg Todd Lamb Flag of Bermuda.svg Russell Smith
Did not participateDid not participate#03 Mazdaspeed3 #92 Kia Rio
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Cooper Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Lepper
  1. 1 2 The GT and GTS classes raced on the 3.048-mile (4.905 km) Outer Course, while the TC and TCB classes raced on the 2.2-mile (3.5 km) West Course.

Championships

Drivers' Championships

Championship points are awarded to drivers based on qualifying and finishing positions. In addition, 5 bonus points are awarded to a driver leading a lap during a race, and 5 bonus points are awarded to the driver leading the most laps. [7]

Position12345678910111213141516171819202122232425
Race1401109585807672686460575451484543413937353331292725
Qualifying1512963

GT

PosDriverCar STP LBH UTA LGA DET MOS MOH SON Points
1 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny O'Connell Cadillac CTS-V 12327112103751348
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Pilgrim Cadillac CTS-V 53143341054521199
3 Flag of the United States.svg Randy Pobst Volvo S60 12925115911DNS1131137
4 Flag of the United States.svg Lawson Aschenbach Porsche 911 GT3 415422426341112
5 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Figge Volvo S60 312131324312312211095
6 Flag of the United States.svg Mike Skeen Nissan GTR DNS1414131411813887
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3611
7 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Ott Porsche 911 GT3 10596551534713788
8 Flag of the United States.svg Tony Gaples Chevrolet Corvette 86169111110568912767
9 Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas Porsche 911 GT3 24461575723
Audi R8 LMS 56
10 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Daskalos Nissan GTR 13DNS1712141412911417
11 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Courtney Porsche 911 GT3 77151214109415
12 Flag of the United States.svg Tomy Drissi Porsche 911 GT3 6116987413
13 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Fred Roberts Dodge Viper 12117991214413
14 Flag of the United States.svg David Welch Ferrari F430 9810DSQ11407
Porsche 911 GT3 66
15 Flag of the United States.svg Brett Sandberg Porsche 911 GT3 6710116341
16 Flag of the United States.svg Anders Hainer Audi R8 LMS 111013101310339
17 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Snow Porsche 911 GT3 89888336
18 Flag of the United States.svg Justin Marks Porsche 911 GT3 11138118281
19 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Taylor Cadillac CTS-V 24210
20 Flag of the United States.svg Dino Crescentini Porsche 911 GT3 1410716166
21 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Long Porsche 911 GT3 1145
22 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Lindsey Chevrolet Corvette Z06 131416142
23 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Davis Porsche 911 GT3 772
24 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Hedlund Porsche 911 GT3 868
25 Flag of the United States.svg Bret Curtis Porsche 911 GT3 1060
26 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Holden Porsche 911 GT3 12DNS54
27 Flag of the United States.svg Craig Stanton Mercedes-Benz CLK-AMG 1545
28 Flag of the United States.svg Brian Kubinski Chevrolet Corvette 1839
29 Flag of the United States.svg Erich Joiner Porsche 911 GT3 DNS0
PosDriverCar STP LBH MIL LGA DET MOS MOH SON Points
ColorResult
GoldWinner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
Green4th & 5th place
Light Blue6th–10th place
Dark BlueFinished
(Outside Top 10)
PurpleDid not finish
RedDid not qualify
(DNQ)
BrownWithdrawn
(Wth)
BlackDisqualified
(DSQ)
WhiteDid not start
(DNS)
BlankDid not
participate

GTS

PosDriverCar STP LBH MIL LGA DET MOS MOH SON Points
1 Flag of the United States.svg Peter Cunningham Acura TSX 2278123761321366
2 Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lee (R) Chevrolet Camaro 43915119411711264
3 Flag of the United States.svg Jack Baldwin Porsche Cayman S 57142426268121185
4 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Galati Kia Optima 710113686155551055
5 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Esayian Acura TSX 1754546917122916859
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Justin Bell Ford Mustang 11210137526253821
7 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mark Wilkins Kia Optima 8111521764705
8 Flag of the United States.svg Alec Udell Ford Mustang 18159719215313219700
9 Flag of the United States.svg Brad Adams Ford Mustang 98661498118151615690
10 Flag of the United States.svg Harry Curtin (R) Chevrolet Camaro 1217101691710121124138620
11 Flag of the United States.svg Ric Bushey Nissan 370Z DNS1311121814131423127503
12 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Aaron Povoledo Ford Mustang 33184151019497
13 Flag of the United States.svg Jason von Kluge Ford Mustang 34541222436
14 Flag of the United States.svg Richard Golinello Ford Mustang 1662022872220394
15 Flag of the United States.svg Don Istook Audi TT RS 1613111317201711376
16 Flag of the United States.svg Roger Miller (R) Ford Mustang 151152119172414368
17 Flag of the United States.svg Karl Poeltl Porsche 911 6910101414356
18 Flag of the United States.svg Bill Ziegler Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 101217141722339
Pontiac Solstice GXP 2518DNS
19 Flag of the United States.svg Brian Kleeman (R) Nissan 370Z 11141516201911DNS322
20 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Gleason Porsche Cayman S 31263
21 Flag of the United States.svg Todd Napieralski (R) Chevrolet Camaro 191314111615257
22 Flag of the United States.svg Mark Klenin BMW M3 1210101318DNS234
23 Flag of the United States.svg Dane Moxlow Ford Mustang 16127DNS2123231
24 Flag of the United States.svg Greg Shaffer Nissan 370Z 1319141515DNS226
25 Flag of the United States.svg Al Carter BMW M3 42207
26 Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun Kia Optima 141632198
27 Flag of the United States.svg Alfonso Perri (R) Ford Mustang 81812DNS161
28 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Brown Ford Mustang 39159
29 Flag of the United States.svg Mark Boden BMW M3 94149
30 Flag of the United States.svg Lou Gigliotti Chevrolet Camaro 86144
31 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Putman BMW M3 810128
32 Flag of the United States.svg Craig Capaldi Ford Mustang 151299
33 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ernie Jakubowski Porsche Cayman S 141399
34 Flag of the United States.svg Ben Crosland Ford Mustang 772
35 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Stout Nissan 370Z 231672
36 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Heitkotter (R) Nissan 370Z 1060
37 Flag of the United States.svg Vafa Kordestani (R) Maserati Trofeo 1351
38 Flag of the United States.svg Dan McKeever Ford Mustang 1545
39 Flag of the United States.svg Steven Goldman Chevrolet Camaro 1643
40 Flag of the United States.svg Tom Felt Honda S2000 CR 1741
41 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Bove BMW M3 DNS0
PosDriverCar STP LBH MIL LGA DET MOS MOH SON Points

TC

PosDriverCar STP MIL LGA MOS MOH SON Points
1 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Cooper (R) Mazdaspeed3 1141452141143211767
2 Flag of the United States.svg Todd Lamb (R) Honda Civic Si 2213213610312121659
3 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Winchester (R) Honda Civic Si 913223DSQ472525531212
4 Flag of the United States.svg Shea Holbrook Honda Civic Si 51254547236114441119
5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Patrick Seguin Volkswagen Golf GTI 1310111093DNS981412889810
6 Flag of the United States.svg Tristan Herbert Volkswagen Golf GTI 103671
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 12111768DNSDSQDNS
7 Flag of Peru.svg Gustavo Michelsen (R) Honda Civic Si 473676476
8 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Altenburg Volkswagen Jetta GLI 7112110DNS456
9 Flag of the United States.svg Travis Wolcott (R) Volkswagen Jetta GLI 286310439
10 Flag of the United States.svg Robb Holland Honda Civic Si 65432
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 10511DNS
Volkswagen Golf GTI 6
11 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Karl Thomson Honda Civic Si 69101168416
12 Flag of the United States.svg Peter Schwartzott Honda Civic Si DNSDNS104795361
13 Flag of the United States.svg Fred Emich (R) Volkswagen Jetta GLI 811DNS5710337
14 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Thorne (R) Volvo C30 177306
15 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gary Kwok (R) Honda Civic Si 5DSQ1228
16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tom Kwok (R) Honda Civic Si 839227
17 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Blethen (R) Mazda RX-8 956220
18 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Pettiford Volkswagen Jetta GLI 776220
19 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marlin Langeveldt (R) Mazda RX-8 1047217
20 Flag of the United States.svg Tommy Boileau (R) Mazda RX-8 888204
21 Flag of the United States.svg Tom Lepper Chevrolet Cobalt SS 10106196
22 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Anthony Rapone (R) Honda Civic Si 34DNSDNS189
23 Flag of the United States.svg Don Istook Volkswagen Jetta GLI 91111178
24 Flag of Sweden.svg Carl Rydquist (R) Mazda RX-8 13DNS12DNS12159
25 Flag of the United States.svg Ray Mason III Honda Civic Si 85148
26 Flag of the United States.svg Carl Hober Honda Civic 88136
27 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Aaron Povoledo Volkswagen Jetta GLI 126130
28 Flag of Venezuela.svg Roberto Ricciardelli (R) Volkswagen Jetta GLI 119121
29 Flag of the United States.svg David Tuaty Honda Civic Si 129118
30 Flag of the United States.svg Tom Martin (R) Volkswagen Golf GTI 913115
31 Flag of the United States.svg Ian Baas Volkswagen Golf GTI DSQ3101
32 Flag of Venezuela.svg Alex Popow Volkswagen Golf GTI 497
33 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan Heylen Volkswagen Jetta GLI 9DNSDNS84
34 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Peterson Honda Civic 772
35 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Roth (R) Honda Civic 1157
36 Flag of the United States.svg J.D. Mobley Mazda RX-8 DSQDSQ1257
37 Flag of Venezuela.svg Enzo Riccardelli Volkswagen Jetta GLI DNS0
PosDriverCar STP MIL LGA MOS MOH SON Points

TCB

PosDriverCar MIL MOS SON Points
1 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Start (R) Fiat 500 114333455946
2 Flag of the United States.svg Craig Capaldi (R) Ford Fiesta 333225651
3 Flag of Bermuda.svg Russell Smith (R) Kia Rio 766212630
4 Flag of the United States.svg Connor Ford (R) Honda Fit 5DNS2123584
5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Andre Rapone (R) Honda Fit 111480
6 Flag of the United States.svg Sage Marie Honda Fit 441335
7 Flag of the United States.svg Braden Miller (R) Ford Fiesta 6564DNS329
8 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Gatrell (R) Honda Fit 334293
9 Flag of the United States.svg Peter Schwartzott, Jr. (R) Mazda 2 544262
10 Flag of the United States.svg Shaun Bailey Mazda 2 22DSQ252
11 Flag of the United States.svg Brad Adams Mazda 2 566235
12 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jim Kenzie Kia Rio 666234
13 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Lepper Kia Rio 51230
14 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg PJ Groenke (R) Mini Cooper 45165
15 Flag of the United States.svg Joel Lipperini Honda Fit 2110
16 Flag of the United States.svg Dan McKeever Ford Fiesta DSQ0
17 Flag of the United States.svg Michael J. Lliteras Kia Rio DNSDNS0
PosDriverCar MIL MOS SON Points

Manufacturer championships

Manufacturer points are awarded according to the highest-finishing car from that manufacturer. Only manufacturers that are SCCA Pro Racing corporate members receive points. [7] Points are awarded on the following basis:

Position123456
Points975321

In addition, one bonus point is awarded to the pole-winning manufacturer. In the table below, the manufacturer's top finishing position is shown, with pole winner in bold.

GT

PosManufacturer STP LBH MIL LGA DET MOS MOH SON Points
1 Flag of the United States.svg Cadillac 12123112524282
2 Flag of Sweden.svg Volvo 392514311311169
3 Flag of Germany.svg Porsche 21414223263468
4 Flag of the United States.svg Chevrolet 861636111011891228
5 Flag of Japan.svg Nissan 13141412141312911118130
PosManufacturer STP LBH MIL LGA DET MOS MOH SON Points
ColorResult
GoldWinner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
Green4th–6th place
Dark BlueFinished
(Outside Points)
PurpleDid not finish
BlankDid not
participate

GTS

PosManufacturer STP LBH MIL LGA DET MOS MOH SON Points
1 Flag of Japan.svg Acura 22451237613268
2 Flag of the United States.svg Ford 1126334331016354
3 Flag of the United States.svg Chevrolet 438151194117152
4 Flag of South Korea.svg Kia 710326861155441
5 Flag of Japan.svg Nissan 111413111216141314191170
PosManufacturer STP LBH MIL LGA DET MOS MOH SON Points

TC

PosManufacturer STP MIL LGA MOS MOH SON Points
1 Flag of Japan.svg Honda 22122132131212106
2 Flag of Japan.svg Mazda 11414521411432191
3 Flag of Germany.svg Volkswagen 7375121852363956
4 Flag of Sweden.svg Volvo 17710
PosManufacturer STP MIL LGA MOS MOH SON Points

TCB

PosManufacturer MIL MOS SON Points
1 Flag of Japan.svg Honda 44111112367
2 Flag of Italy.svg Fiat 11433345544
3 Flag of the United States.svg Ford 33322564736
4 Flag of South Korea.svg Kia 76566621133
5 Flag of Japan.svg Mazda 22654456628
PosManufacturer MIL MOS SON Points

References

  1. "TV schedule for 2012". Archived from the original on March 12, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
  2. Smith, Steven Cole (December 24, 2012). "Another Great Show". Autoweek . 62 (26): 68.
  3. "Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car B-Spec Class Announced". SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge. Sports Car Club of America. November 11, 2011. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
  4. "2012 Pirelli World Challenge Schedule, Touring Car B-Spec Class Announced". SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge. Sports Car Club of America. November 11, 2011. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
  5. "Three More 2012 Pirelli World Challenge Dates Announced". SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge. Sports Car Club of America. November 18, 2011. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
  6. "Complete 2012 Pirelli World Challenge Schedule Announced". SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge. Sports Car Club of America. January 4, 2012. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
  7. 1 2 "2010 SCCA Pro Racing Regulations" (PDF). Sports Car Club of America. June 22, 2010. pp. 29–30. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2010.