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2024 Ferrari 296 Challenge

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[itracing]

First Look: The Ferrari 296 Challenge

On the eve of the Finali Mondiali, which take place at the Mugello Circuit between October 24 & 30, Ferrari will present the 296 Challenge, the ninth model in the history of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli.

Due to debut in the Europe and North America series in the 2024 season, the 296 Challenge introduces a slew of new features with respect to the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo and, in certain respects, is a revolutionary design.

The new 296 Challenge is the embodiment of an innovative new philosophy that has seen far-reaching work carried out on the road car to optimise its specifications for track use. Both in terms of performance and lap consistency throughout a race, the 296 Challenge rewrites the parameters of the Prancing Horse single-make series, offering solutions that closely mirror the specifications of the 296 GT3, which made its debut this season.

Derived from the 296 GTB, the 296 Challenge ushers in substantial modifications on the power unit, aero and vehicle dynamics fronts, all aimed at guaranteeing maximum performance on the track. It is the first car in the history of the championship to be powered by a 120-degree V6: the new model sports the 2992cc twin turbo engine without the hybrid component, a choice also made for the 296 GT3. The engine unleashes 700 cv with maximum torque of 740 Nm, with the result that the 296 Challenge sets a new power record for the segment with 234 cv/l.

The 296 Challenge’s aero package delivers downforce figures unprecedented in the single-make series’ history, ensuring the maximum efficiency in all conditions. In fact, the 296 Challenge generates in excess of 870 kg of downforce at 250 km/h with the spoiler at its maximum angle of attack.

The car sees the debut of ABS EVO Track, a specific adaptation of the innovative system introduced for the first time on the 296 GTB. With the addition of new CCM-R PLUS brake discs, both braking performance and consistency are improved. New, specifically-developed Pirelli 19” tires have also made a substantial contribution to the car’s handling and performance.

[cherocarofficial]

Ferrari unveiled the '296 Challenge' at the Finali Mondiali race at Mugello Circuit. The car is scheduled to debut in the Ferrari Challenge in the 2024 season and is the ninth model in the history of the single-make championship hosted by Ferrari. The Ferrari Challenge is currently in its 32nd season.

As riders around the world became more skilled and competitive, the 296 Challenge attempted to make bigger changes than the original model. The 296 Challenge continues Ferrari's long tradition of developing cars for gentleman drivers, but draws on the expertise accumulated in the '296 GT3' more than any other model. The 296 Challenge is a vehicle for drivers who are passionate about future GT racing. During the development of the 296 Challenge we made significant changes, not just minor changes to the model of the production car, but to make it a vehicle optimized for track driving. An extreme form of the vehicle was developed that improves overall performance while maintaining consistency and repeatability for testing and competition.

The 296 Challenge is the first car in Ferrari's single-brand range to be equipped with a V6 engine. So far, all models participating in the Challenge have been equipped with V8 engines. The biggest change compared to the 296 GTB is the elimination of the hybrid powertrain like the 296 GT3. As a result, while reducing the weight of the vehicle, the power output was increased to 700 horsepower (cv), setting a new record in this segment with an output of 234 horsepower per liter. In terms of aerodynamics, solutions derived from the 296 GT3 were taken and pushed to the extreme to achieve unprecedented downforce figures. These include the "S-shaped duct" (which draws air into the central radiator and exhausts it through the vents on the bonnet), the "swan-neck rear wing layout (another element inspired by the development of the 296 GT3)", and the A device that maximizes the stability of downforce generated in different trim conditions.

The braking system has also been completely redesigned. It's the first to feature the new "CCM-R PLUS" disc, which features technology derived from extreme track applications. New Pirelli tires developed specifically for the 296 Challenge also contributed significantly to improved performance. After its debut at the "2019 Finali Mondiali", the 296 Challenge set a record at the Mugello circuit approximately 2 seconds faster than its predecessor "488 Challenge Evo" which debuted in the 2020 season. From the early stages of development, the 296 Challenge discussed removing all hybrid components from the V6 powertrain, as in the 296 GT3. The electric motor and high-voltage battery have been eliminated, and the output of the twin-turbo V6 engine has been increased to 700 cv. This approach helps limit vehicle weight and overall unit complexity, which are fundamental factors in track driving.

Ferrari unveils '296 Challenge' race car with F1 technology

[jasonryudotnet]

[속보] 페라리, 새로운 페라리 챌린지 경주차 '296 챌린지'와 WEC 경주차 기반 트랙 전용 모델 '499P 모디피카타' 공개

페라리가 피날리 몬디알리 2023에서 2024년 페라리 챌린지에 투입할 296 챌린지와 새 트랙 체험 프로그램을 위한 WEC 경주차 기반 트랙 전용 모델 499P 모디피카타를 공개했습니다.

페라리가 페라리의 연간 모터스포츠 프로그램과 활동을 결산하는 이벤트로 이탈리아 무젤로 서킷(Mugello Circuit)에서 열리고 있는 피날리 몬디알리 2023(Finali Mondiali 2023)에서 두 가지 중요한 새 모델을 공개했습니다. 하나는 2024년 페라리 챌린지 시즌에 첫 선을 보일 경주차 296 챌린지(296 Challenge)고, 다른 하나는 새로운 고객 모터스포츠 체험 프로그램인 스포트 프로토티피 클리엔티(Sport Prototipi Clienti)를 위한 WEC(세계 내구 레이스 선수권) 경주차 기반 트랙 전용 모델인 499P 모디피카타(499P Modificata)입니다. 페라리 296 챌린지 296 챌린지는 페라리가 1992년에 시작한 원메이크 모터스포츠 이벤트인 페라리…

[mensfactory]

2024 Ferrari 296 Challenge Race Car

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Ferrari 296 Challenge, 2023. The 9th model in the Ferrari Challenge series has been revealed. Based on the 296 GTB, aerodynamic modifications including the massive rear wing add up to more than 870 kg (1,918 lbs) of downforce at 250 km/h (155 mph). The car uses the GTB's 120ºC 3.0 V6 powertrain minus the electric motors, tuned to produce 690 hp. The new race car will make its official debut on the eve of the Finali Mondiali at the Mugello Circuit between October 24 and 30. 

[queenjunothegreat]

!!!!!! I just realized I'm gonna break 300K on Ao3 for the year soon!!!!

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[viper-motorsports]

AF Corse owned the weekend of the 2023 GT World Challenge Europe Three Hours of Barcelona ES where their N°51 Ferrari 296 GT3 dominated the Spanish track to win from pole.

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[opelman]

24h Spa 2023 by Ste Tit

[kaitlinj16]

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[296/365] Characters 》 Brenda Carter

"Yeah, well, you know, I really don't care what they say. Next year, I am going to Cancun with my friends. Not going on any more of their lame family trips."

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Silhouettes of Ferrari 296 family, including GTB, GTS with open and closed roof, GT3 and Challenge.

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[kinda-daily-warriorcat]

I ended up coming home from my classes and falling asleep until 1AM, meaning that I didn't post on Day 296. I thought the challenge was over since I didn't draw that day. But I remembered that I did end up doodling during math class today on my work. Even though it's posted the next day, since it's "drawn in it's entirety on the same day" as according to my own rules, I'm going to count it. But I am very upset about this right now

[thissying]

Chris Lulham, sim racer for Team Redline - Verstappen's sim racing operation - was also present [at the Norschleife].

He appeared in some photos, though remained anonymous throughout the ordeal. "We shared the car all day," Lulham told Autosport at the subsequent GT World Challenge event at Zandvoort.

"I mainly drove in the afternoon - I think I did most of the laps then. It was an incredible experience driving that track for the first time. Nothing can really prepare you for it.

"I've done thousands of laps on the simulator and even won the 24-hour sim race there several times, but nothing compares to the real thing."

[...]

When it's pointed out that he was indeed visible in some of the photos, but the focus was mainly on 'Franz', Lulham laughs.

"That's a shame, isn't it?" he said. "But he was super helpful throughout the day. We had the live onboard feed in the truck, and he pointed out the little lines he had discovered.

"There are over a hundred corners on that track, so plenty of nuances to find. We helped each other with what we learned. It was a very productive day and the car was really fast."

According to Lulham, both drivers had a similar objective: to log miles on the Nordschleife and support the team.

"It was the first time on the Nordschleife for both of us and also about building a baseline for the team, as it was the first time the 296 had been run on that track," Lulham explained.

"We both need to get a permit if we want to race there. That's still an open question."

Lulham confirmed that he does aspire to race in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring, but there's no guarantee he'll earn the permit this year, though.

"There are a lot of loose ends that need to be tied up to make that happen," he said.

"I need to get that permit in the coming months if I want to race. For Max, it's a different story. He obviously has very limited time. Honestly, I don't know what his plans are. Hopefully, we can both race in the NLS [Nurburgring Langstrecken Serie] by the end of the year."

[...]

Support from Verstappen.com Racing and Verstappen himself has "been crucial" to this rise through he ranks, he said.

"We had a long winter programme that started late last year to prepare me for this season, and I think the results show that," Lulham said.

[...]

“The Verstappen.com Racing family is a big one, with many influential people backing me and my career,” Lulham said.

“You always feel the support, but you also feel the pressure – so it’s a double-edged sword. But it’s been a fantastic start.”

[...]

But does real-world experience feed back into his sim racing?

“It helps in the sense that you work with skilled engineers during real race weekends – people who’ve been in the sport for years,” Lulham said.

“You learn lots of small details you might miss as a sim racer, and you start thinking differently. In terms of lap time, it probably doesn’t help, because the techniques you use in a real car differ. But I’m confident I’ll still be competitive in sim races this year.”

(big thanks to @leafitoutmate for passing this on to me <3)