Audi unveils Le Mans R15 ‘plus’
March 16, 2010 by SJ Skid
Filed under Other Racing, Parc Fermé
Amid all the hand-wringing yesterday about the Bahrain GP, a very fast car drove past our radar: the new Audi R15 plus.
Of course, Le Mans isn’t our main deal here, but I’d hate to disappoint Todd and not make note of what I’m sure will become his next car-obsession.
Here’s a little on the car courtesy [...]
Le Mans entry list announced; McNish looks to rebound from ‘under par’ result
February 4, 2010 by SJ Skid
Filed under Other Racing, Parc Fermé
The ACO today announced the initial list of 55 cars that will compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours, with more than half the field made up of LMP1 and LMP2 challengers.
All total, 21 LMP1 cars — including Peugeot and Audi — nine LMP2, eight GT1 and 17 GT2 entries make up the list.
Audi was [...]
Is Spanish the new American? More USF1 driver rumors
February 3, 2010 by vmr
Filed under People & Events
In news today from Spanish daily Marca, there may be another driver announced for USF1 in the near future. The article (here in its original Spanish) says that “negotiations are well advanced and just need to finalize the details of a contract that aims to one year,” suggesting that USF1 and 23 year-old Spanish driver [...]
Off to the races: Live coverage of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona
January 24, 2010 by vmr
Filed under F1B Op-Ed, Other Racing, Parc Fermé, Top Story, VMR on Sunday
For all those readers interested in other forms of roadracing, I will be providing live coverage of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona beginning on set-up day Thursday, January 28 through the race beginning at 3pm EST Saturday, January 30th and ending after the winner’s circle festivities Sunday, January 31st.
Coverage will be provided through articles and pictures [...]
Fernandez to race Aston-works car in ALMS?
January 24, 2010 by Negative Camber
Filed under Other Racing, Parc Fermé
If you’re a fan of the ALMS series then there is little doubt you were surprised to hear the Adrian Fernandez shut his team down after winning the LMP2 category last year. Fernandez claimed the championship in his self-titled team and has always been a terrific guy in motorsport. Tragically the economic pressures [...]
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