Acura To Debut American Le Mans Series Sports Car Racing Program In 2007
Jun 27, 2006
June 26, 2006 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Acura found several enticements about the American Le Mans Series, but one major attraction drew them into the sports car series for 2007. "We love competition," said Robert Clarke, president of Honda Performance Development. In particular, HPD loves competing against the big dogs, ... Continue reading
Audi R8 to Make its Final ALMS Race Appearance
Jun 22, 2006
INGOLSTADT, Germany, June 22 -- Saturday, July 1, 2006, is an extremely special day for Audi Sport: The Audi R8 competes in its final race at Lime Rock Park near Lakeville, CT. With 62 wins from 79 races to date -- including five victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans -- the R8 is the most successful Le Mans Prototype of ... Continue reading
First Place at Le Mans 24 Hour Race for the Audi R10
Jun 21, 2006
Victory for Bosch Diesel Injection Technology * Diesel technology combines maximum performance with low consumption * Specially adjusted Bosch common rail system FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 21 -- Together with Audi, Bosch has developed the diesel injection system for the successful Audi R10 TDI racecars, supplying hi ... Continue reading
Honeywell Boosts Audi TDI Win at Le Mans
Jun 20, 2006
TORRANCE, California, June 20 -- - Turbocharged Audi R10 TDI Writes New Chapter in Motorsports History Honeywell helped the Audi R10 TDI make history by besting all competition at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, recording the first-ever turbodiesel-powered victory in the world's most famous endurance event. The win follows th ... Continue reading
Audi Triumphs With TDI Power At Le Mans
Jun 19, 2006
LE MANS, France - June 18, 2006: AUDI AG has written an important chapter in the history of motor racing with its historic triumph in the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The new Audi R10 TDI was the first diesel car to win arguably the toughest car race in the world. In front of a record crowd of 235,000 spectators, Frank Biela ... Continue reading
Tracy Krohn's Le Mans reflections
Jun 19, 2006
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Jun 18, 2006
LE MANS, France, June 18 -- The venerable British automaker Bentley Motors has been inducted into Musée Automobile de la Sarthe. This prestigious honour was celebrated today when Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive Franz-Josef Paefgen was awarded the Spirit of Le Mans Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) president Jean-C ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Driver Bergmeister Comments on Le Mans Incident
Jun 18, 2006
Petersen/ White Lightning Driver Jörg Bergmeister Comments on Incident LE MANS, France, June 17, 2006 â Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing driver Jörg Bergmeister (Langenfeld, Germany) returned to the paddock and offered more insight into the incident that eliminated he and the No. 90 Krohn/ Peters ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2006
Team Contact: Jennifer Hart, Flying Lizard Motorsports Tel: 707.935.9600 x 552; Mobile: 415.425.3578, e-mail: jennifer@lizardms.com Flying Lizard Finishes Fourth in GT2 at the 24 Heures du Mans; Top Three GT2 Positions Held by Three Different Manufacturers June 18, 2006--Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France--The Flyin ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning - 24 Hours of Le Mans - Race Morning
Jun 17, 2006
Petersen/White Lightning On Brink of Le Mans Start Warm-up Complete, Two-Time GT2 Winner No. 90 Porsche on Grid LE MANS, France, June 17, 2006 â With the final warm-up session now behind them, two-time 24 Heures du Mans LM GT2 class winning Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing is gridded and waiting. As th ... Continue reading
Houston's Tracy Krohn Amazed by Le Mans Crowds and Atmosphere
Jun 17, 2006
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Jun 16, 2006
Team Contact: Jennifer Hart, Flying Lizard Motorsports Tel: 707.935.9600 x 552; Mobile: 415.425.3578, e-mail: jennifer@lizardms.com Flying Lizard Qualifies Fourth in GT2 for the 24 Heures du Mans June 16, 2006--Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France--Flying Lizard driver Patrick Long qualified the team's No. 80 Porsche ... Continue reading
Bergmeister Runs Fifth in Today's 74th Annual Le Mans Qualifying
Jun 16, 2006
Petersen/White Lightning to Start in Le Mans GT2 Top-Five Bergmeister Runs Fifth in Todayâs 74th Annual Le Mans Qualifying LE MANS, France, June 15, 2006 â After taking the LM GT2 class provisional pole position for the 74th Annual 24 Heures du Mans yesterday, Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing retu ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing with White Lightning takes GT2 provisional pole
Jun 15, 2006
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Michelin Le Mans 24 Hours Preview
Jun 13, 2006
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