feda16 136 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne...1269647,00.html Rangers Football Club has today become the first UK-based club to join Superleague Formula - an exciting, new motorsport championship which kicks off at the Donington Park racing circuit in August. Superleague Formula carRangers - the last British side remaining in the UEFA Cup this season - will be the sole Scottish representative on the Superleague Formula grid and will compete against AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven, FC Porto, Olympiacos, Borussia Dortmund, RSC Anderlecht, FC Basel, Galatasaray SK and Sevilla plus Brazilian greats Flamengo and Corinthians in the six round championship later this year. The Club's blue, white and red colours will adorn the 750 horsepower, V-12 powered Superleague Formula single-seater car and the new Rangers car - one of 20 that will line up on the grid - will be unveiled at Ibrox Stadium next month. Rangers Chief Executive Martin Bain commented: "We are thrilled to join so many great clubs in a totally new sporting endeavour - a project which will not only promote Rangers across the world but also provide an income stream for the Club. "We will benefit greatly through sponsorship, television and spectator revenues so it is a win-win situation for us. Superleague Formula will introduce the passion of the Rangers brand to a whole new range of fans, in addition to our existing support, and we are proud to represent Scotland in the new venture. "The Club has enjoyed some fantastic European nights of late and we look forward to competing against some of the biggest names in world football in Superleague Formula." Alex Andreu, Superleague Formula President and CEO, is delighted to have Rangers Football Club on board. With a world record 108 major trophies already secured - 51 League Championships, 31 Scottish Cups, 25 League Cups and the 1972 Cup Winner's Cup - he says Rangers are a welcome addition to the list of teams competing for glory. Superleague FormulaAndreu commented: "Rangers record is really quite remarkable and we are delighted that they are now part of Superleague Formula. "We are looking at bringing together the biggest brands in world football to take part in Superleague Formula and Rangers is a perfect addition for us. "Not only has the club been wildly successful throughout its history, the Rangers fans are incredibly passionate and we are looking forward to encouraging them to make the trip down to Donington Park to see their car do battle in the opening round of the championship. "The Superleague Formula grid is certainly filling fast. We have 12 of the 20 spots now announced, two additional clubs to announce after Easter and we are currently finalising arrangements for the final six places." Pre-season training has already begun for Superleague Formula with the V-12 powered, 750 horsepower prototype hitting the track for the first time recently at Donington Park. Testing will continue after Easter at the Circuito Monteblanco in Spain. For more information on Superleague Formula, log on to www.superleagueformula.net Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy 0 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Cars a belter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamabluegrass 0 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I like it good be quite entertaining if youre into motorsport Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feda16 136 Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Cars a belter i ken, i would certainly buy a model of it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejeff 16 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 are we sending Boydy as driver , a hear he likes his motors? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Cars a belter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxblue 122 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 http://superleagueformula.net/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boab 73 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 http://www.flickr.com/photos/7480659@N06/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,367 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Sweet looking motor like! Coulda been a shocker but hats off. Does anyone know what TV channel will be showing this? Sky? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroxwonder 0 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Great news... love motorsport, so hopefully this takes off (not physically!), and really benefits the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Can't really lose out by giving something like this a shot. If it falls flat, no big deal. If it's successful, we make some extra cash and get the chance to promote the 'Rangers brand' to a wider audience. Glad to see that the guys in suits are trying to 'think outside the box' a bit. Something we need to do for as long as we're living within the financial constraints of the SPL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delparlane 5,753 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Fine ride indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasileBoliSoup 9 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 the prize money for 1st place for each round is 1,000,000 £ or euros. dont know how much the club would get but im really excited by this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohan 25 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Not into motorsport but I would watch this competition just because it's football related and Rangers are involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasileBoliSoup 9 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 sorry its 1,000,000 euros prize money per race, not for the winners Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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