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Audi A3 e-tron prototype: first drive, June 2012

Double Loop-The-Loop, Scion FR-S Crashed, Audi A3 e-tron Driven: Today's Car News

The team at Top Gear Live has run a car around an insane-looking double loop-the-loop, setting a new world record. We have photos of what could be the first Scion FR-S crash. It's unfortunate, but it's good to see it's not just Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and other exotics that get such early abuse...

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Photo courtesy Corvette Racing

Corvette Racing 'Flat Out' For Le Mans: Episodes 1-3

For most of us, a day at the track is practice--improving the driver, improving the car, getting used to a new course. For the pros, it's a performance, where all of the... June 14, 2012 by 


 
2012 Audi LMP1 race car

ACO And FIA Reveal 2014 LMP1 Regulations

Before action begins on the track at Le Mans the Thursday prior to the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, the Automobie Club de l'Ouest (ACO) holds a press conference to... June 14, 2012 by 


 
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Audi e-tron quattro Cars Lead Provisional Le Mans Qualifying

This year Audi has two sets of cars entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, both of them based on its R18 prototype. However, tt has substantially revised the race-winning LMP1... June 14, 2012 by 


 
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Nissan DeltaWing Steering Wheel: The Details With Marino Franchitti

With the daunting task of preparing the Nissan DeltaWing for its racing debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend almost complete--but the whole race ahead--the team has... June 13, 2012 by 


 
Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans

1959 Aston Martin DBR1 To Honor Shelby, Salvadori At Le Mans

The 24 Hours of Le Mans runs this weekend, and as part of the festival that accompanies the event, the 1959 Aston Martin DBR1 will return to the scene of its victory in the... June 13, 2012 by 


 
The full Nissan DeltaWing team - Anne Proffit photo

The Task Of Le Mans Begins For Nissan DeltaWing

The sports car world is gathered in France for the 80th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans twice-around-the-clock endurance contest. The single-day test session took place a week... June 13, 2012 by 


 
Franck Montagny - Anne Proffit photo

Montagny Takes Over OAK LMP1 Car For Injured Moreau At Le Mans

Always the racing must go on. As Guillaume Moreau continues to recover and gain feeling throughout his body following a heavy crash of his OAK LMP1 prototype during pre-race... June 8, 2012 by 


 
Photo courtesy Audi Sport

Le Mans Test Day Completed Ahead Of 24-Hour Race

A week ahead of scrutineering for the 80th 24 Hours of Le Mans, the invited field congregated at The Sarthe race track for a test session to prepare for the seminal... June 5, 2012 by 


 
Circuit of the Americas rendering

American Le Mans Series To Race At Circuit Of The Americas In 2013

It's not even built yet but Circuit of the Americas (COTA) outside Austin TX is making plans for its future even as dirt is moved into place prior to paving the enterprise... June 1, 2012 by 


 
Hybrid transmission zones for Le Mans - image courtesy ACO

FIA Sets Designated Hybrid Transmission Zones For Le Mans 24 Hour Race

This year's 80th 24 Hours of Le Mans features four hybrid cars on the 56-entry grid, where last year there was only a single hybrid from Hope Racing, using a Flybrid flywheel... May 30, 2012 by 


 
Allan McNish answers fans' questions

A Few Minutes With Audi Driver Allan McNish: Video

Unless you follow endurance racing, the name Allan McNish may not be all that familiar to you. If you’re a fan of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, you probably know that McNish... May 29, 2012 by 


 
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Sarrazin Gains Final Seat For Toyota Racing At Le Mans

Toyota Racing filled the final seat for its two-car effort at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next month, naming endurance expert Stephane Sarrazin to drive the No. 8 TS030 Hybrid at... May 26, 2012 by 


 
2012 Nissan DeltaWing project

DeltaWing May Race In ALMS After Le Mans

It might not be "one and done" for the Nissan DeltaWing, scheduled to take garage No. 56 at Le Mans that's reserved for technically innovative entries that aren't eligible to... May 22, 2012 by 


 
Photo courtesy ACO

Le Mans Scrutineering Changes Location

Scrutineering (tech inspection) for the 24 Heures du Mans is like nothing else race fans can experience. The race cars are brought by truck from the circuit to Centre Ville... May 14, 2012 by 


 
Photo courtesy ALMS

2012 ALMS Monterey Race to HPD, Corvette

This past Saturday was the last chance to see the American Le Mans Series combatants until well after the 24 Hours of Le Mans in mid-June. The ALMS traditionally keeps its... May 14, 2012 by 


 
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