Archive for the ‘Le Mans 2009’ Category
Vette driver Johnny O speaks of Le Mans and the move to GT2
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga — Johnny O’Connell and the Corvette team closed out an era of Corvette racing with a victory in the GT1 class at Le Mans and have dominated the field in GT2 in the ALMS. With the win O’Connell became the only four-time American to win at Le Mans.
However the team is moving [...]
An Interview with Allan McNish, From Le Mans, to Music and everything between
Editor’s Note: We had a chance to catch up with Audi team driver Allan McNish recently and talk about the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans as well as a host of topics from his racing heroes growing up to his taste in music.
TRT: Let’s talk about the 24 hours of Le Mans. Last year [...]
Olivier Quesnel: After Sebring we knew our car would be better at Le Mans
The Peugeot took the checkered flag at the 24 hours of Le Mans, easily outdistancing its closest competitor.
VELIZY, France — It’s not like the Peugeot brand has not been in the winner’s circle before — but the team’s victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans in June has to be one of the most [...]
Aston Martin: The math favors the diesels
The 007 Aston Martin LMP1 car led all petrol-powered cars and finished fourth overall in its first race at Le Mans.
OXFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom – In 1959 one the sweetest looking race cars ever to grace the Circuit de le Sarthe won the overall title at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was the Aston [...]
