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==History==
==History==
[[File:Paul Kumpen.jpg|thumb|PK Carsport founder Paul Kumpen in 2015|250px]]
[[File:Paul Kumpen.jpg|thumb|PK Carsport founder Paul Kumpen in 2015|250px]]
PK Carsport has a long history in Belgian autosport. In 1968 PEKA Racing was founded by racing driver [[Paul Kumpen]]. Besides racing Kumpen was an entrepreneur and partial owner of [[Ridley Bikes]]. Initially the team started in rallycross. In 1989, 1990 and 1991 Kumpen participated in the Dutch and Belgian rounds of the [[FIA European Rallycross Championship]]. Racing at the [[Duivelsbergcircuit]]<ref>{{cite web|title=FIA European Rallycross Championship for Drivers 1991|url=http://rallycross.com/history/fiachampionship_1991_div2.html|website=Rallycross.com|accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref>, [[Glossocircuit]] and [[Mandescircuit]] and the Dutch [[Eurocircuit]]. Besides GT's the team entered the [[Formula Opel Euroseries]] with [[Jean-François Hemroulle]] and [[Oscar Middeldorp]] in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|title=Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries 1992 standings|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/formula-opel-lotus-euroseries/1992/|website=DriverDB.com|accessdate=23 May 2016}}</ref> In 1994 and 1995 the team with Middeldorp switched to the [[Formula Renault]] running [[Alpa Racing Cars|Alpa]] chassis. Middeldorp ended up eighth in the final standings in 1994 in the Eurocup.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eurocup Formule Renault 1994 standings|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/formula-renault-europe/1994/|website=DriverDB.com|accessdate=23 May 2016}}</ref> [[David Saelens]] joined the team in 1995.<ref>{{cite web|title=Championnat de France Formule Renault 1995 standings|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/formula-renault-france/1995/|website=DriverDB.com|accessdate=23 May 2016}}</ref>
PK Carsport has a long history in Belgian autosport. In 1968 PEKA Racing was founded by racing driver [[Paul Kumpen]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Geschiedenis van PK Carsport|url=http://www.pk-carsport.com/2014/nl/about/history/|website=PK Carsport|accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref> Besides racing Kumpen was an entrepreneur and partial owner of [[Ridley Bikes]]. Initially the team started in rallycross. In 1989, 1990 and 1991 Kumpen participated in the Dutch and Belgian rounds of the [[FIA European Rallycross Championship]]. Racing at the [[Duivelsbergcircuit]]<ref>{{cite web|title=FIA European Rallycross Championship for Drivers 1991|url=http://rallycross.com/history/fiachampionship_1991_div2.html|website=Rallycross.com|accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref>, [[Glossocircuit]]<ref>{{cite web|title=FIA European Rallycross Championship for Drivers 1990|url=FIA European Rallycross Championship for Drivers 1991|website=Rallycross.com|accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref> and [[Mandescircuit]]<ref>{{cite web|title=FIA European Rallycross Championship for Drivers 1989|url=http://rallycross.com/history/fiachampionship_1989_div2.html|website=Rallycross.com|accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref> and the Dutch [[Eurocircuit]]. He scored his best result in 1990 at the Eurocircuit finishing in ninth place in Division 2.
After rallycross the team entered the [[Formula Opel Euroseries]] with [[Jean-François Hemroulle]] and [[Oscar Middeldorp]] in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|title=Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries 1992 standings|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/formula-opel-lotus-euroseries/1992/|website=DriverDB.com|accessdate=23 May 2016}}</ref> In 1994 and 1995 the team with Middeldorp switched to the [[Formula Renault]] running [[Alpa Racing Cars|Alpa]] chassis. Middeldorp ended up eighth in the final standings in 1994 in the Eurocup.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eurocup Formule Renault 1994 standings|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/formula-renault-europe/1994/|website=DriverDB.com|accessdate=23 May 2016}}</ref> [[David Saelens]] joined the team in 1995.<ref>{{cite web|title=Championnat de France Formule Renault 1995 standings|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/formula-renault-france/1995/|website=DriverDB.com|accessdate=23 May 2016}}</ref> In 1995, Paul Kumpen, [[Albert Vanierschot]] and [[Georges Cremer]] won the [[24 Hours of Zolder]] in a [[Porsche 933]].<ref>{{cite web|title=24h Zolder 1995|url=http://www.racingsportscars.com/results/Zolder-1995-09-03.html|website=Racing Sports Cars|accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref>

In 1997 PEKA Racing merged with GL Racing, a racing team ran by Ghislain Lenaers, to form GLPK Racing. In 1998 it entered the short-lived [[GTR Euroseries]], winning the Misano Gold Cup. Kumpen shared the [[Porsche 911 GT2]] with [[Stéphane Cohen]] and [[Charles Margueron]]. The team scored another podium finish at the [[Nürburgring]].<ref>{{cite web|title=GTR Euroserie|url=http://www.racingsportscars.com/championship/GTR-Euroserie.html|website=Racing Sports Cars|accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref>


===FIA GT1 World Championship===
===FIA GT1 World Championship===
[[File:C5R and Maserati.JPG|thumb|PK Carsport racing at Oschersleben in 2005|300px]]
[[File:C5R and Maserati.JPG|thumb|PK Carsport racing at Oschersleben in 2005|300px]]
In 2004 GLPK Racing joined forces with [[Carsport Holland]], the team run by [[Mike Hezemans]], changing it's name to PK Carsport. The team entered the prestigious [[FIA GT Championship]] in [[2005 FIA GT Championship|2005]]. [[Bert Longin]], [[Anthony Kumpen]], [[Mike Hezemans]] won two races, the [[2005 FIA GT Zhuhai Supercar 500]] and [[2005 FIA GT Imola Supercar 500]]. The [[Chevrolet Corvette C5-R]] team ended up fourth in the season standings. The following year the same drivers finished fifth in the season standings winning at the [[2006 FIA GT Paul Ricard 500km]]. In 2007 the union between Carsport Holland and PK Carsport ended. PK Carsport continued in the FIA GT1 World Championship. At the [[2007 Spa 24 Hours]] the team signed [[Kurt Mollekens]] and [[Frédéric Bouvy]] besides their regular drivers Kumpen and Longin. The team failed to win a race the whole season finishing fifth in the standings, behind Carsport Holland. For 2008 PK Carsport switched cars. The team attracted the [[Saleen S7]]-R to race. The teams performance was variabel. The team initially struggled to score points but won the season finale at the [[2008 FIA GT San Luis 2 Hours|Potrero de los Funes Circuit]]. Hezemans returned in 2009 to race in the final 'old' style FIA GT championship. The team also returned to the Chevrolet Corvette, upgrading to the [[Chevrolet Corvette C6.R|C6.R]] type. The team won the races at [[2009 FIA GT Oschersleben 2 Hours|Oschersleben]] and the [[2009 24 Hours of Spa|24 Hours of Spa]]. However the season came to a dramatic end at [[2009 FIA GT Zolder 2 Hours|Zolder]] (the teams home track). Battling for the championship the [[Vitaphone Racing]] team won the race at Zolder. However PK Carsport filed an appeal as they claimed the Vitaphone team breached the pitstop regulations. However, after an investigation, the PK Carsport team was disqualified for a technical infringement.<ref>{{cite web|title=PK Carsport excluded from Zolder results|url=http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/12/07/pk-carsport-excluded-from-zolder-results/|website=Planet Le Mans|accessdate=23 May 2016}}</ref>
In 2004 GLPK Racing joined forces with [[Carsport Holland]], the team run by [[Mike Hezemans]], changing it's name to PK Carsport. The team entered the prestigious [[FIA GT Championship]] in [[2005 FIA GT Championship|2005]]. [[Bert Longin]], [[Anthony Kumpen]], [[Mike Hezemans]] won two races, the [[2005 FIA GT Zhuhai Supercar 500]] and [[2005 FIA GT Imola Supercar 500]]. The [[Chevrolet Corvette C5-R]] team ended up fourth in the season standings. The following year the same drivers finished fifth in the season standings winning at the [[2006 FIA GT Paul Ricard 500km]]. In 2007 Ghislain Lenaers resigned from GLPK Racing, leaving the team PK Racing, later renamed to PK Carsport.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nieuw logo en nieuwe teamnaam voor GLPK-Racing|url=http://www.pk-carsport.com/2014/nl/nieuws/2/|website=PK Carsport|accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref> In 2007 the union between Carsport Holland and PK Carsport ended. PK Carsport continued in the FIA GT1 World Championship. At the [[2007 Spa 24 Hours]] the team signed [[Kurt Mollekens]] and [[Frédéric Bouvy]] besides their regular drivers Kumpen and Longin. The team failed to win a race the whole season finishing fifth in the standings, behind Carsport Holland. For 2008 PK Carsport switched cars. The team attracted the [[Saleen S7]]-R to race. The teams performance was variabel. The team initially struggled to score points but won the season finale at the [[2008 FIA GT San Luis 2 Hours|Potrero de los Funes Circuit]]. Hezemans returned in 2009 to race in the final 'old' style FIA GT championship. The team also returned to the Chevrolet Corvette, upgrading to the [[Chevrolet Corvette C6.R|C6.R]] type. The team won the races at [[2009 FIA GT Oschersleben 2 Hours|Oschersleben]] and the [[2009 24 Hours of Spa|24 Hours of Spa]]. However the season came to a dramatic end at [[2009 FIA GT Zolder 2 Hours|Zolder]] (the teams home track). Battling for the championship the [[Vitaphone Racing]] team won the race at Zolder. However PK Carsport filed an appeal as they claimed the Vitaphone team breached the pitstop regulations. However, after an investigation, the PK Carsport team was disqualified for a technical infringement.<ref>{{cite web|title=PK Carsport excluded from Zolder results|url=http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/12/07/pk-carsport-excluded-from-zolder-results/|website=Planet Le Mans|accessdate=23 May 2016}}</ref>


===NASCAR Whelen Euro Series===
===NASCAR Whelen Euro Series===

Revision as of 19:44, 25 May 2016

Belgium PK Carsport
Founded2014 (as PK Carsport)
Current seriesNASCAR Whelen Euro Series
Belcar Trophy
Former seriesFIA GT1 World Championship
Current driversAnthony Kumpen
Bert Longin
Stienes Longin
Gabriele Gardel

PK Carsport is a racing team currently competing in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, Belcar Trophy among other series. The team has previously competed in other series such as the FIA GT1 World Championship.

History

PK Carsport founder Paul Kumpen in 2015

PK Carsport has a long history in Belgian autosport. In 1968 PEKA Racing was founded by racing driver Paul Kumpen.[1] Besides racing Kumpen was an entrepreneur and partial owner of Ridley Bikes. Initially the team started in rallycross. In 1989, 1990 and 1991 Kumpen participated in the Dutch and Belgian rounds of the FIA European Rallycross Championship. Racing at the Duivelsbergcircuit[2], Glossocircuit[3] and Mandescircuit[4] and the Dutch Eurocircuit. He scored his best result in 1990 at the Eurocircuit finishing in ninth place in Division 2.

After rallycross the team entered the Formula Opel Euroseries with Jean-François Hemroulle and Oscar Middeldorp in 1992.[5] In 1994 and 1995 the team with Middeldorp switched to the Formula Renault running Alpa chassis. Middeldorp ended up eighth in the final standings in 1994 in the Eurocup.[6] David Saelens joined the team in 1995.[7] In 1995, Paul Kumpen, Albert Vanierschot and Georges Cremer won the 24 Hours of Zolder in a Porsche 933.[8]

In 1997 PEKA Racing merged with GL Racing, a racing team ran by Ghislain Lenaers, to form GLPK Racing. In 1998 it entered the short-lived GTR Euroseries, winning the Misano Gold Cup. Kumpen shared the Porsche 911 GT2 with Stéphane Cohen and Charles Margueron. The team scored another podium finish at the Nürburgring.[9]

FIA GT1 World Championship

PK Carsport racing at Oschersleben in 2005

In 2004 GLPK Racing joined forces with Carsport Holland, the team run by Mike Hezemans, changing it's name to PK Carsport. The team entered the prestigious FIA GT Championship in 2005. Bert Longin, Anthony Kumpen, Mike Hezemans won two races, the 2005 FIA GT Zhuhai Supercar 500 and 2005 FIA GT Imola Supercar 500. The Chevrolet Corvette C5-R team ended up fourth in the season standings. The following year the same drivers finished fifth in the season standings winning at the 2006 FIA GT Paul Ricard 500km. In 2007 Ghislain Lenaers resigned from GLPK Racing, leaving the team PK Racing, later renamed to PK Carsport.[10] In 2007 the union between Carsport Holland and PK Carsport ended. PK Carsport continued in the FIA GT1 World Championship. At the 2007 Spa 24 Hours the team signed Kurt Mollekens and Frédéric Bouvy besides their regular drivers Kumpen and Longin. The team failed to win a race the whole season finishing fifth in the standings, behind Carsport Holland. For 2008 PK Carsport switched cars. The team attracted the Saleen S7-R to race. The teams performance was variabel. The team initially struggled to score points but won the season finale at the Potrero de los Funes Circuit. Hezemans returned in 2009 to race in the final 'old' style FIA GT championship. The team also returned to the Chevrolet Corvette, upgrading to the C6.R type. The team won the races at Oschersleben and the 24 Hours of Spa. However the season came to a dramatic end at Zolder (the teams home track). Battling for the championship the Vitaphone Racing team won the race at Zolder. However PK Carsport filed an appeal as they claimed the Vitaphone team breached the pitstop regulations. However, after an investigation, the PK Carsport team was disqualified for a technical infringement.[11]

NASCAR Whelen Euro Series

Kumpen's car after winning at Raceway Venray in 2015

In early 2014 PK Carsport announced it would enter the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.[12] Bert Longin and Anthony Kumpen entered the Elite 1 division. Maxime Dumarey raced the Elite 2 division full time while the other car featured various drivers. At the first race in Valencia Longin scored the pole position. Longin and Kumpen finished second and third in the race while Yann Zimmer won.[13] Kumpen was a constant top ten finisher. He eventually won one race, at the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit.[14] Kumpen won the championship by one point at the final round over multiple series champion Ander Vilarino. In the Elite 2 division Dumarey was very successful. Despite winning only one race, he won the championship. The team struggled the following season. Kumpen crashed twice, at Raceway Venray (first race) and Tours Speedway. The Belgian driver also won the second race at Raceway Venray. Kumpen placed fourth in the series championship. In Elite 2 Stienes Longin, son of Elite 1 driver Bert, had a strong debut season. Longin was a regular top five finisher and also winner at Tours. He placed fourth in the season standings.

Motorsports results

Complete FIA GT Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - Elite 1 results

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Complete NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - Elite 2 results

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

  • Start of the 2006 FIA GT Tourist Trophy
    Start of the 2006 FIA GT Tourist Trophy
  • PK Carsport at Oschersleben 2009
    PK Carsport at Oschersleben 2009
  • PK Carsport at Budapest 2009
    PK Carsport at Budapest 2009
  • PK Carsport at Budapest 2009
    PK Carsport at Budapest 2009
  • PK Carsport at Budapest 2009
    PK Carsport at Budapest 2009
  • Anthony Kumpen and Maxime Dumarey at Raceway Venray 2015
    Anthony Kumpen and Maxime Dumarey at Raceway Venray 2015
  • Stienes Longin winning at Raceway Venray 2016
    Stienes Longin winning at Raceway Venray 2016

References

  1. ^ "Geschiedenis van PK Carsport". PK Carsport. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. ^ "FIA European Rallycross Championship for Drivers 1991". Rallycross.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  3. ^ [FIA European Rallycross Championship for Drivers 1991 "FIA European Rallycross Championship for Drivers 1990"]. Rallycross.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ^ "FIA European Rallycross Championship for Drivers 1989". Rallycross.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries 1992 standings". DriverDB.com. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Eurocup Formule Renault 1994 standings". DriverDB.com. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Championnat de France Formule Renault 1995 standings". DriverDB.com. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  8. ^ "24h Zolder 1995". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  9. ^ "GTR Euroserie". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  10. ^ "Nieuw logo en nieuwe teamnaam voor GLPK-Racing". PK Carsport. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  11. ^ "PK Carsport excluded from Zolder results". Planet Le Mans. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  12. ^ "PK Carsport met twee wagens naar de NASCAR Whelen Euro Series". PK Carsport. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  13. ^ "2014 Valencia NASCAR Fest Division 1 Race No. 1". The Third Turn. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Anthony Kumpen 2014 Season Results". The Third Turn. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
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