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Flash.(Briefs)
Hamilton leads test
McLaren-Mercedes F1 rookie Lewis Hamilton drove at the Valencia circuit in Spain a week after wrecking one of the team's new MP4-22 chassis there and wound up with the fastest lap time over four days of testing.
Fernando Alonso, Hamilton's teammate, was fastest on each of the first two days. Ralf Schumacher went fastest in the new Toyota TF107 on one day, and Giancarlo Fisichella and Heikki Kovalainen ran strongly with Renault's new R27. Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa were also solidly on the pace for Ferrari. Honda and Red Bull Racing merely shook down their new cars, while BMW-Sauber, Super Aguri and Williams also tested.
Fewer provisionals
NASCAR reduced the number of provisional qualifying spots former champions receive each year. Past champions now may use a maximum of six provisionals, rather than an unlimited number.
Audi power; another Porsche
The V8 engine that powered Audi's all-conquering R8 prototype to five Le Mans wins will return to the track this season in the back of a Lola LMP1 contender. The Audi-engined Lola B07/10 will be entered under the Swiss Spirit flag. The deal was put together by longtime sports car driver Jean-Denis Deletraz and Fred Stadler, who formerly ran the successful ROC touring car and sports car team. Stadler ran factory Audi Super Tourers in France and Germany in the 1990s.
- ALFA ROMEO RETURNS TO LE MANS.(Competition)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek January 8, 2007 700+ words
...absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2008. The Italian manufacturer...parallel. Alfa's last Le Mans participation came in 1973...winners in the American Le Mans Series in 2005-06, has...Schuck's Kragen nitro Funny Car, Phil Burkart Jr. will...
- LE MANS LOWDOWN; The 2007 French enduro looks like another classic.(Peugeot...
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek Watkins, Gary June 11, 2007 700+ words
...beat Audi in the turbodiesel battle for Le Mans supremacy? Over one lap, probably...Peugeot has modest expectations for its Le Mans return after a 13-year absence. At...racing-and winning-in the European Le Mans Series in April, Peugeot Sport team manager...
- Test Drive Le Mans Gets the Green Light to Head to Stores This Week for the...
- Press release article from: Business Wire May 4, 2000 700+ words
...Hour racing simulation, Test Drive(R) Le Mans(R), will begin shipping to stores...PlayStation(R) Game Console. Test Drive Le Mans is currently available for the personal...R) Color in June 2000. "Test Drive Le Mans is a game of endurance and skill," said...
- Infogrames, Inc. Races Its Award-Winning Le Mans Series to Stores With Le Mans...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 21, 2001 700+ words
...Melbourne House Continues to Create Le Mans Racing Excellence With Its Latest Installment...ultimate 24-hour endurance racing title, Le Mans 24 Hours(R) for PlayStation(R) 2...real-world racing teams from the 2000 Le Mans race, fully animated pit crews and drivers...
- XL Capital Ltd Becomes Majority Shareholder in Le Mans Re.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 14, 2002 700+ words
HAMILTON, Bermuda and LE MANS, France -- XL Capital Ltd ("XL...acquisition of a 67% majority shareholding in Le Mans Re, the joint venture reinsurer formed...MMA, which previously held 51% of Le Mans Re, will retain a 33% stake in Le...
- American Le Mans Series Announces Green Racing Initiatives in Association with...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 15, 2008 700+ words
...Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Le Mans Series reaffirmed its position as motorsports...its 2008 racing season. The American Le Mans Series will be the first motorsports series...DOE and SAE partnerships, the American Le Mans Series announced the creation of a first...
- Six U.S.-based drivers in Jaguar's Le Mans lineup; four Indianapolis runners...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 24, 1988 700+ words
...U.S.-BASED DRIVERS IN JAGUAR'S LE MANS LINEUP; FOUR INDIANAPOLIS RUNNERS WILL...will line up for the start of the 56th Le Mans 24 Hours on June 11, ready to represent the British manufacturer in the toughest Le Mans 24 Hour field for 20 years. Among the...
- Infogrames Brings Le Mans Racing to the Test Drive Franchise With Test Drive Le...
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 9, 1999 700+ words
...successful Test Drive(R) Franchise, Test Drive Le Mans(TM). Test Drive Le Mans will be available for the personal computer and...game console in early 2000. Formerly known as Le Mans 24 Hours, Test Drive Le Mans delivers a realistic...
Source: HighBeam Research, Flash.(Briefs)