With Audi streamlining its racing priorities into the 24 Hours of Le Mans, DTM and GT3, there isn't any more space for other racing formulae. So Audi has taken the decision not to have a factory team in the American Le Mans Series in 2009.

A statement issued by Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich reads as thus: "The decision to withdraw was a very difficult one also for these reasons. Furthermore, with the Champion racing team we also had a partner that operates at the highest level. The extraordinary dedication and precision of Team Champion was the key to Audi's victories over the last few years in America. We achieved an unprecedented winning series together. Since the 2000 season Audi has won the LMP1 title nine-times in succession in this high-calibre sportscar championship. Our brand dominated proceedings last season by taking seven wins in eleven races. TDI in racing supported the market launch of Audi TDI technology in the USA perfectly."

 

That sucks..At least I get to see the R15 TDI at Sebring

 

wow, that's quite shocking.............

 

Wow, didn't see this one coming. At least they went out on top.

 

This economic crisis really sucks it effects are far more than I expected