Spa Francorchamps sees the return of the Michelin Le Mans Cup after a mid-season break. Naj Husain and Colin Braun are hoping to improve on their top-eight finish at Red Bull Ring, while Matt Bell and Jim McGuire are also hoping to make headway on their top-10 placements this year. Richard Meins and Christian England have been unlucky, running in the top-five earlier in the season, only for a power glitch to ruin their progress. They too will be hoping for top-10 finishes at Spa.
The Spa Francorchamps race weekend begins on Friday 21st September with Michelin Le Mans Cup free practice at 10:45. The two-hour Michelin Le Mans Cup race will be held on Saturday 22nd September at 15:50, with the 4 Hours of Spa Francorchamps beginning at 12:30 on Sunday 23rd September.
Richard Meins (GB), driver car #23, United Autosports:
"There is no better place to be getting behind the wheel of the Ligier after the summer break than Spa. No matter how many times I race there, the sheer thrill of driving on this historic track never fails to bring a smile. We know the United Autosports Ligier will be competitive, the team are pulling together as always and Christian and I will be determined to put our run of bad luck behind us. If we can string together a trouble-free weekend, I am confident of a good result but whatever happens, you always leave Spa with great memories."
Christian England (GB), driver #23, United Autosports:
“I love driving at Spa, it is my favourite circuit of the year. It’s the circuit we won the championship at in 2016 so it always seems special going back there. There’s only two rounds remaining in this year’s championship so Richard and I are looking for some strong performances and results to finish off the season, what better place to start.”
Naj Husain (US), driver car #32, United Autosports:
“Spa is the mega track that everyone raves about and I am excited to finally race there with United Autosports. Colin and I will push hard for a great result. We are close, we just need to put it all together.”
Colin Braun (USA), driver car #32, United Autosports:
“I’m really looking forward to racing at Spa with Naj! It feels like it’s been a long time since Red Bull Ring so I am more than ready to get back in the car. Naj and I have not been to Spa before, so learning new tracks is always a fun challenge but a place like Spa really should be incredible. I have heard so many amazing things about the track and cannot wait to get going. For these last two races in MLMC we are just looking to put it all together, I think we have been in a position to be in the top five if we had a few things fall our way - so that is our goal - try and finish on a strong note and achieve a top five!”
Jim McGuire (US), driver car #22, United Autosports:
"I absolutely love Spa. Racing there last year with United Autosports was unreal, and I've been counting down the days since then until this year's race. I think our AERO-painted Ligier JS P3 will be competitive in Belgium this weekend and we know Matt can be very quick. My goal is to keep the peddle down through Eau Rouge, turn some quick laps, and keep the car in good position for Matt. And also embrace the dream world that is racing at Spa! Absolutely incredible."
Matt Bell (GB), driver car #22, United Autosports:
“It feels like forever since our last MLMC race. I’m really looking forward to teaming up with Jim again, I always enjoy driving with him and we had a good run here last year with a P6 finish so we’ll be aiming for a repeat performance, and hopefully do even better.”
