The 458 Italia Grand Am was given its track baptism today at the Fiorano circuit. The car has been developed in conjunction with Michelotto Automobili, based on the GT3 version of the V8 Ferrari berlinetta, with the aim of racing in the famous North American series. The 458 Grand Am is built to match the […] More »
By: DJ | July 21, 2011
Jaguar is throwing it’s hat back in the ring and a decision has already been made in principle to mount an attack on the race in the future, although it is unclear what timeframe Jaguar and Tata are working to. A Jaguar spokesperson said: “We are monitoring developments in motorsport around the world.” Jaguar has […] More »
By: DJ | July 19, 2011
Model change in the DTM: From 2012 on, Audi will bank on the A5 in the most popular international touring car racing series. The coupe, which is internally named “R17,†will replace the four-door A4 DTM with which Audi has won the prestigious DTM title four times since 2004.The technically and visually upgraded A5 that […] More »
By: DJ | July 16, 2011
Jeff Zwart, seven-time Pikes Peak Champion bests his 2010 record setting run by 10 seconds in his street-legal Porsche 911 GT2 RS. He also set the record for the fastest street-legal car to ever race at the Peak.
By: DJ | July 10, 2011
Ferrari has changed their official team name from “Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro†to “Scuderia Ferrariâ€. Quoted from a spokesperson at Ferrari: “Philip Morris International and Ferrari have responded to recent concerns regarding the official Ferrari team name and have decided, effective immediately and worldwide, that ‘Marlboro’ will no longer be a part of the team name.
By: DJ | July 10, 2011
Porsche returns to Le Mans with a works-run LMP1 sports prototype. The first outing of the completely new developed race car is planned for the year 2014. With 16 overall victories, Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in Le Mans. The most recent win was in 1998 with the Porsche 911 GT1. “Motorsport was always […] More »
By: DJ | July 9, 2011
Nürburgring 22 June 2011. This week Aston Martin is putting the final touches to its race preparations in readiness for the toughest 24 hour race of them all – the annual ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours on 25 and 26 June where a brace of new Aston Martin V12 Zagatos will compete. This weekend marks the […] More »
By: Bluestrike2 | June 30, 2011
