Mugello Classic preview with Maserati MC12 and Dallara SP1 ...

This weekend we are in the flowing Tuscan hills for the Mugello Classic. Organised by Peter Auto, the event features a capacity grid for the Endurance Racing Legends. The field of 1990s and 2000s sports racers is not just Porsche 911 derivatives but boasts a breadth and depth that is quite spectacular. To get you in the mood we have taken a closer look at two cars that are exemplary for the field. First up is this Maserati MC12 Corse, which is one of three entered this weekend. It was originally raced by the JMB team and finished second in the 2005 Spa 24 Hours. It was subsequently raced in the Citation Cup for gentleman drivers. Restored to its original configuration, chassis 008 will now be raced by another gentleman racer, who competed with a sister car in period.
The MC12s will be joined by this Judd V10-engined Dallara SP1. The sixth and final chassis built, it was originally fielded by the Playstation Team Oreca at Le Mans in 2002. Starting fourth, it eventually finished sixth. It then sat for two years, before it was campaigned by Martin Short's Rollcentre Team. Retained for many years by Short, DO-006 still sports Rollcentre colours but is now under new ownership.

Enjoy the links:

[URL="https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/chassis/3307/Dallara-SP1-Judd-DO-006.html"]2002 Dallara SP1 Judd (DO-006)[/URL]

[URL="https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/chassis/1355/Maserati-MC12-Corse-008.html"]2005 Maserati MC12 Corse (008)[/URL]