LEMANS: Peugeot pulls out of Le Mans prototype racing
French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen announced this morning that they will not contest the new 2012 World Endurance Championship; including the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. They cited economic reasons for their pull out of endurance racing. The sleek prototype using diesel engines was one of the top teams in sportscar Le Mans-style racing. The reason was stated in their press release: “This ...
Prototype racing suit unveiled to prevent injury to skiers
A new prototype racing suit, unveiled in Austria just hours before freestyle skiing superstar Sarah Burke's death, could help prevent future injuries.
Drayson Racing Unveils All-Electric Le Mans Prototype
Drayson Racing Technologies and Lola Group unveiled an electric-powered Le Mans Prototype racing car, the Lola-Drayson B12/69EV, at the 2012 Low Carbon Racing Conference at [...]
Corvette prototype connects racing machine to the street car
A sleek new Corvette made its debut here this week, moving up to the top class for the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the latest chapter in America's long love affair with the sleek, homegrown sports car.
ALMS: Honda Performance Development adds Black Swan racing to its LMP ranks
The U.S.-based Black Swan Racing team has joined the roster of outfits running Honda Performance Development engines and chassis in the Le Mans Prototype classes in 2012.
ALMS: Muscle Milk Pickett Racing winter test day 1 report
Muscle Milk Pickett Racing unveils LMPC entry, takes to the track for Winter Test #5 Muscle Milk Pickett Racing Oreca FLM09: Michael Guasch, Memo Gidley Photo by: Mike Geng Sebring, FL (February 8, 2012) - Muscle Milk Pickett Racing unveiled the livery on its #5 Le Mans Prototype Challenge entry earlier today when it took to the track for the first day of the American Le Mans Series Winter Test ...
LEMANS: Photo gallery: Peugeot pulls out of Le Mans prototype racing
With news that Peugeot has officially pulled out of endurance racing, we take this opportunity to look back at the best photos during their presence at Le Mans and in the LMS and ALMS. Very sad to see those beautiful cars fade away. LMP1 podium: Stéphane Sarrazin and Marc Gene celebrate with champagne Photo by: Eric Gilbert #8 Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908: Stéphane Sarrazin, Franck Montagny ...
Watch: AC/DC's Brian Johnson tests his Daytona Prototype for the Rolex 24; Hurley Haywood talks about Brumos Racing's ...
jacksonville.com caught up with Brian johnson,front man for the legendary rock band AC/DC and a veteran vintage car racer, as he tested with the Fifty Plus Racing team in its No. 50 Riley-BMW Daytona Prototype with Byron DeFoor, Elliott Forbes-Robinson, Jim Pace and Carlos DeQuesada.
GRANDAM: Team Chevy and the new Corvette DP ready for the Daytona 24H
New Corvette Daytona Prototype, Redesigned Team Chevy Racing Display Highlight Season-Opening Rolex 24-Hour at Daytona for Chevrolet DETROIT – Chevrolet is ready to kick off the 2012 season with excitement both on and off the track. Daytona International Speedway is the setting for the debut of a new race car, new teams and a redesigned Team Chevy Racing Display for the running of the 50th ...