Gulf 12 Hours

Over the weekend, the Gulf 12 Hours GT endurance race was run at Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.  There was months and months of news buildup before the race actually happened, that yours truly did not get around to.  So, let's review that, and then, there is a review of the race itself.

News:

United Autosports Returns to Gulf 12H with Three Ligier JS P3s

http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/united-autosports-returns-to-gulf-12h-with-three-ligier-js-p3s/

Gulf 12H Receives ACO Backing for LMP3 Class
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/gulf12h-receives-aco-backing-for-lmp3-class/

Kessel Commits to Three-Car Effort for Gulf 12H
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/kessel-commits-to-three-car-effort-for-gulf-12h/

GT3s to remain "On Top" Despite ACO LMP3 Regs for Gulf 12H

http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/gt3-to-remain-on-top-despite-lmp3-addition-for-gulf-12h/

TF Sport, Al-Harthy Announce Gulf 12H Entry
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/tf-sport-al-harthy-announce-gulf-12h-entry/

So, there was lots of buildup to the race, and yesterday it finally came.  Here's how things went down.

Gulf 12H Race Report:

Kessel Racing scores the three-peat in Abu Dhabi.

Kessel Takes Third Consecutive Gulf 12H Victory
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/kessel-takes-third-consecutive-gulf-12h-victory/