Le Mans
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The battle for the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans is already heating up with Peugeot protesting Audi's R15 race car, and things will only get hotter as the weekend approaches. If you don't want to miss a minute, then you'd better have satellite radio, because Sirius XM will be covering the event from green flag to checkered. Broadcasting every minute of the event from the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, Sirius channel 126 and XM channel 243 coverage will start at the flag drop at 9:00am ET Saturday and run through the finish Sunday morning. With Aston Martin also returning to the fray in...
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Mazda France to celebrate 20 years of the MX-5 at Le MansOrganizing an exclusive event for one of the most inclusive sports cars ever made - the Mazda MX-5 Miata - may seem paradoxical, but that's exactly what Mazda France is doing this June at the Le Mans 24 Hours race. A maximum of 200 MX-5s and their owners will gather for a show and shine celebration...
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Audi teams readying R8 LMS to take on 24 hours of the NurburgringAudi's R8 took the consumer world by storm when it was released and since the debut of the R8 LMS, the success has continued, taking a podium spot at its first race, the BFGoodrich Endurance Championship. Now the car is looking to stretch its legs and prove its mettle in even more arduous...
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Nissan reveals official details for FIA-GT1 GT-R race carNissan is just a year out from entering its giant-killing GT-R supercar into an FIA sanctioned GT1 race, with the company confirming that a race-prepped version will be available for sale to teams competing in the FIA-GT1 class early next year. We will get our first taste of the new car on May 3rd...
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Tag Heuer celebrates 24 Hours of Le Mans with special edition Monaco chronographThe 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most arduous car races in the world, which is why it’s also one of the most heralded and talked about automotive events in history. Hosted every second week of June, the 86-year-old race is now being celebrated by Tag Heuer with the release of a new...
Jeremy Weber -
Google puts Laguna Seca on Street View for American Le MansGoogle's Street View camera system is famous, even infamous, for the interesting and sometimes wacky things it catches as it tours the country, taking roadside footage. But soon the view will include the on-track perspective of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as the American Le Mans Series racers...
Ralph Hanson -
Diesel is fast - scary fast - as Audi's R10 TDI proved when it swept through the world of Le Mans and endurance racing by storm. Since then rule changes have dampened the flame somewhat, but it's still a competitive and formidable platform. This season, it's getting a full-scale upgrade with the launch of the R15 TDI Le Mans racer. Today, Audi has let loose a drool-worthy selection of close-up shots of the dry carbon fiber work, cockpit, and more in anticipation of the car's first trial by fire the legendary 12-hour race at Sebring, Florida, on March 21. The real proving grounds for the car...
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Renault Sport Experience: touring Europe with hot hatchesThe best way to make a small fortune in motorsports? Start with a large one. Yes, the old adage is true as ever, but it need not always be, at least in a few cases. The Renault Sport Experience is one way to get some track time on the cheap, and it's getting ready to hit some of the most famous...
Kenneth Hall -
Aston Martin LMP1 racer debuts at Paul Ricard CircuitIn 1959, racing legend Carroll Shelby along with Roy Salvadori raced to overall victory at Le Mans in an Aston Martin DBR1, followed by another DBR1 in second place - both cars 25 laps ahead of third place. This year, marking the 50th anniversary of that feat, Aston Martin will field two works...
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Audi R15 TDI to contend three ALMS events this yearDiesel is fast - scary fast - as Audi's R10 TDI proved when it swept through the world of Le Mans and endurance racing by storm in previous years. Since then rule changes have dampened the flame somewhat, but it's still a competitive and formidable platform. This season, it's getting a full-scale...
Jeremy Weber -
New Barnard supercar born in South AfricaRight now the finishing touches are being put to South Africa’s latest supercar in a secluded factory outside Bloemfontein in the nation’s heart. The car is the new Barnard, and while its name may not generate the kind of excitement as names such as Zonda or Veyron, its expected...
Ralph Hanson -
Spy shots: FIA-GT1 Nissan GT-R race car prototypeJust when you think there’s nothing more to see or read about Nissan’s GT-R supercar, images of a mysterious prototype start to crop up on the internet. The latest shot depicts a car with several features you would normally find on a GT style race car, leading to speculation that Nissan...
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It's been known for some time that Toyota is very interested in competing in LeMans, sending squads of racing engineers and observers to the races both in Europe and the American series. Last week word has broke that Toyota may be considering a switch from the costly and thankless world of Formula One to the storied Le Mans series, but today the Japanese automaker and racing empire has denounced the claim as rumor. The team issued a written statement stating, "Toyota are committed to succeeding in Formula One for the long-term and our objective in Formula One is to win - we exist to win and...