Le Mans Series
 A busy time for David BrabhamThe globe-trotting Brabham tested with Peugeot prior to Long Beach.It’s been a whirlwind month for Patrón Highcroft Racing’s David Brabham. He has been across the Atlantic and back (twice) with a globe-trotting trek that included two Ameri ... (more) |
 Tommy Milner and Dirk Müller race n. 92 BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team M3 to a second place GT2Tommy Milner and Dirk Müller raced the No. 92 BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team M3 to a second place GT2 class finish today at the Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg. (more) |
 Impressive debut for Audi R8 LMSADAC GT Masters: Although the Audi R8 LMS was reassessed and subsequently reclassified by the FIA governing body immediately before its first race in the ADAC GT Masters, and had to compete with less power, more weight, a narrower rear wing and increased rid ... (more) |
 Scott Sharp, David Brabham lead Acura\'s St. Pete sweepDavid Brabham and Scott Sharp scored an overall victory for Acura at the aptly named Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg on Saturday as the auto manufacturer swept both prototype classes in the second round of the 2009 American Le Mans Series. (more) |
 Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas reinforce Audi at Le MansThe Audi driver lineup for the 24 Hours of Le Mans is complete: by signing Timo Bernhard (28/Germany) and Romain Dumas (31/France) Audi managed to engage two absolute endurance specialists for the most important sports car race of the year. (more) |
 Audi \'legends\' to compete at the NürburgringThree drivers, who have made a major contribution to AUDI AG’s successful motorsport history, will be honored in a special way next weekend: in the new Audi R8 LMS’s first test race, the former Audi \"factory\" drivers Frank Biela (Germany), Eman ... (more) |
 Another turn: the real RisiEven the most ardent supporters of Risi Competizione had to wonder which team would show up for the 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. Would it be the team that ran away with the 2007 American Le Mans Series’ GT2 titl ... (more) |
 A record-breaking start to 2009 at SebringQuite appropriately, the American Le Mans Series 100th race generated record-breaking performances both on and off the track. The 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida saw the fastest race ever recorded in event history. (more) |
| 12 hours of Sebring - second place on GT2 Sebring March, 21th h. 22.30 pm. A great beginning of Spring for Advanced Engineering Pecom Racing Team.During the very hard racing hours the three drivers drove perfectly, without making any mistakes. They were always concentrated, fast and steady. (more) |
| Another debut, another Audi win at Sebring One slip up, one extra minute in the pits and the story might be different. Yet it’s a familiar story with a familiar ending – Audi debuts a new car with a victory at Sebring. The German marque posted win No. 1 for the Audi R15 TDI on Saturday as Allan McNish, Dindo Capello and Tom Kristensen beat Peugeot at the 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Seb ... (more) |
 Perfect debut for the Audi R15 TDIThe Audi R15 TDI has defeated its competition in its debut race: Dindo Capello (Italy), Tom Kristensen (Denmark) and Allan McNish (Scotland) achieved a historic victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring (US state of Florida) with the new diesel-powered sports car of ... (more) |
| 12 hours of Sebring With the end of the official qualifying, the pre-race part begins. The three Advanced Engineering Pecom Racing team drivers have reached the third best timing in their class and the fifteenth in general classification. This is a brilliant performance for a team which has never taken part at this 12 hours race. In fact, the Sebring’s track is really ... (more) |
 Audi R15 TDI on the front row on its debutGood debut for the Audi R15 TDI: The all-new diesel-powered sports car from AUDI AG will start its first ever race from the front row of the grid. Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen (Denmark) missed the pole position for the 12-hour race at Sebring (US state ... (more) |
| Second Row Start for Conquest Racing’s Schlegelmilch at Sebring Conquest Racing may have been away from the Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda scene for one year, but it’s not showing. The team will be starting fourth with rookie Harald Schlegelmilch in Sebring, in their Atlantic ‘come back’. Both Schlegelmilch and teammate James Winslow were hoping to improve their posi ... (more) |
| Strong Fourth Place Performance by Conquest Racing’s Schlegelmilch in Provisional Qualifying at Sebring Conquest Racing rookie drivers Harald Schlegelmilch and James Winslow took part today in what was an exciting first qualifying session for the Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda race at Sebring International Raceway. (more) |
 In his own words: Scott AthertonAtherton: If people want to see the most sophisticated, progressively advanced and environmentally innovative race cars in the world race in head-to-head competition with constant passing and action, the American Le Mans Series will continue to be the only p ... (more) |
| Conquest Racing to Field Second Car with James Winslow at Atlantic Championship Race in Sebring Conquest Racing today confirmed that British racecar driver James Winslow will be behind the wheel of their #12 Atlantic car at this week’s Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda race at Sebring International Raceway. (more) |
 First major challenge for the Audi R15 TDINow it’s serious: After tests in Spain and Italy, the first race looms for the new Audi R15 TDI. During the 12-hour race at Sebring (Florida, USA) on Saturday, March 21, the new diesel racing sportscar meets the competition from Acura/Honda, Peugeot and ... (more) |
 Audi R15 TDI: first \'second\' generation diesel racing sports carAUDI AG is the world’s first automobile manufacturer to develop a \"second\" generation diesel racing sports car. Audi aims to underline its supremacy and consolidate its expertise in car technology once more at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with t ... (more) |
 Audi unveils new R15 TDIThe world got its first look Monday at Audi\'s new R15 TDI, the latest diesel-powered factory prototype from Audi AG that will race for the first time at the 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. (more) |
 In his own words: Darren LawAs one of America\'s leading and most experienced road racers, Darren Law is more than qualified to speak on the challenges of Sebring International Raceway. Law will drive at the 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida, the 100t ... (more) |
 Panoz Team PTG announces 2009 ProgramPanoz Team PTG announced today that it will again field one Panoz Esperante GTLM in the 2009 American Le Mans Series\' GT2 class with Dominik Farnbacher driving for the full season and another yet-to-be-named driver. (more) |
 Series well represented at Le MansThe entry list for this year\'s running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is officially released with teams from the American Le Mans Series in prime positions to once again bring class championships back to the United States. (more) |
| 12 Hours of Sebring The new season starts with a really challenging event. Advanced Engineering will line up one Ferrari F430 GT2 for the next 12 hours race in Sebring, one of the most prestigious race of the world, which will take place the 22nd March in Florida (USA). (more) |
 Race of the Year: no shortage of votesIf indeed variety is the spice of life, then recent comments regarding the American Le Mans Series\' Race of the Year for 2009 features a liberal spead. A great majority of Series venues are represented in the most recent gathering with voting coming to a cl ... (more) |
 Team ECOSpeed: a new challenger for Endurance RacingNewly founded Team ECOSpeed, based in Lugano, Switzerland, is ready to challenge the established competitors in Le Mans Series, Asian Le Mans Series, selected events of American Le Mans Series, and, if the entry is accepted, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. (more) |
| American Le Mans Series remembers Larry Miller The American Le Mans Series is mourning the loss of Larry Miller, creator and founder of Miller Motorsports Park along with the Utah-based Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. Miller passed away Friday from complications due to Type 2 diabetes at his home. (more) |
 Vici Racing latest to confirm Sebring entriesVICI Racing has joined the grid for the 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida, the opening race of the 2009 American Le Mans Series season. The team has submitted paperwork for a pair of Porsche 911 GT3 RSRs for America\'s grea ... (more) |
 Diverse, quality field forming for sebringThe second decade of the American Le Mans Series will be off to a roaring start with one of the most exciting and diverse fields ever seen for the 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida, America\'s greatest sports car race. (more) |
 Another turn: field of dreamsA pretty compelling case can be made to support the proposition that the 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida will be THE premier sports car endurance race of the 2009 season. (more) |
 James Weaver: Panoz Q9 was ahead of its timeThe technology that Corsa Motorsports and Zytek will employ with the scheduled race debut of the team\'s hybrid-powered 07S prototype at the 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida is a revolutionary concept. (more) |
| Sebastien Bourdais confirmed for Le Mans, Sebring Peugeot on Monday confirmed that Sebastien Bourdais, to race full-time in F1 with Toro Rosso in 2009, will also contest the famous Le Mans 24 hour race in June. It was reported at the weekend that the 29-year-old Frenchman would race at Le Mans this year for the seventh time in his career. Peugeot also said Bourdais will contest the forthcoming Sebr ... (more) |
 Two new Audi R15 TDI at Sebring openerThe eagerly awaited first race of the new diesel sports car from AUDI AG draws ever closer: Audi Sport Team Joest contests the notorious 12-hour race at Sebring, Florida on 21 March with two Audi R15 TDI. (more) |
 Pair of Peugeots for Sebring 12 HoursPeugeot confirmed today its two-car entry into the 57th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida with a pair of diesel-powered 908 HDi factory prototypes for America\'s greatest sports car race. (more) |
| Sebastien Bourdais to combine F1 with Le Mans Sebastien Bourdais will buck the trend in 2009 by combining his formula one campaign with the Le Mans 24 hour race. The French sport daily L\'Equipe said the 29-year-old, who was confirmed for this season by the Red Bull-owned team Toro Rosso just last Friday, is to contest the world famous event in mid-June for Peugeot. \"I will be with Peugeot on ... (more) |
 Steve Wesoloski on building a Greener CorvetteAs Corvette Racing prepares for its sixth season as a Michelin partner team in the American Le Mans Series, GM Road Racing Group Manager Steve Wesoloski is embracing the tire corporation\'s involvement in the MICHELIN Green X Challenge for 2009. (more) |
 Scott Dixon fastest on final day of Winter TestScott Dixon turned in the fastest time on the final day of the American Le Mans Series\' annual Winter Test on Wednesday. The reigning Indy 500 and IndyCar champion turned a lap of 1:45. (more) |
| Clarification on GT1 From comments made during Winter Test Media Day: The GT1 class is not going away. The American Le Mans Series is still a four-class series; it follows the ACO rules and remains affiliated with the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Series encourages competitive entries to GT1 class; however it does not currently believe there are any such competitors in the pipeline ... (more) |
 Aston Martin to challenge for overall Le Mans winOn the 50th anniversary of its outright win at Le Mans, Aston Martin will return to La Sarthe with two Works LMP1 cars bearing the iconic blue and orange livery of Gulf Oil. (more) |
| Christian Klien to contest Le Mans again BMW-Sauber third and reserve driver Christian Klien in 2009 intends to once again contest the Le Mans 24-hour race. Last year, the 25-year-old Austrian, and a plethora of other F1 faces, teamed up for the famous event with Peugeot. Given formula one\'s even harsher test restrictions this year, Klien joked to motorsport-magazin.com that he wants to aga ... (more) |
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