24 Hours Of Lemans
TVR forms a Le Mans partnership and returns to racing
The legendary British sportscar maker TVR hasn't been involved in motorsport for quite a while, as a decade ago it was unclear whether it would even be making cars in the future. But an upheaval is taking place under new management, and now TVR is returning to racing as it partners with Rebellion Racing from Switzerland.
How to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year
You want to watch/stream/identify the cars in/hear/Like/Tweet the 90th anniversary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend? For a long list of ways to consume the action that's already begun, check out this page put together by our former colleague and current friend Reilly Brennan. Here's the short list:
Nissan looks back at the DeltaWing's first year
It was a tumultuous year for the Nissan DeltaWing. After garnering the support of sponsors and fielding one of the most unique race cars in recent history, the team suffered an early crash at the 24 Hours of Le Mans that saw them sidelined during the remainder of the car's debut race. Likewise, a collision during qualifying at
Video: Corvette Racing Episode 6 - 2010 Le Mans recap
Episode six of the Corvette Racing Track to Street series went up this week and as expected, it's a recap of what went down at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last month. 2010 marked the 50th anniversary or the American sports car's first appearance at the French endurance race and a parade of 50 'Vettes took to the track prior to the race.
Audi TDI triumphs again at Le Mans with variable geometry turbos
By now you've no doubt heard that Audi returned to the top of the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year after losing out to Peugeot in 2009. Even though the Audi R15+ was much improved this year, it still didn't have the outright speed to match the French diesels. Still, the extra speed did allow the Audis to push the Peugeots
Le Mans 2010: To finish first, first you must finish
#1 Peugeot 908 powers through the night at Le Mans – Click above for high-res image gallery
Le Mans 2010: Mid-race report
Racing action in the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans – Click above for high-res image gallery
BMW Art Car and all-female Ford GT out of Le Mans
BMW Art Car and all-female Ford GT out of Le Mans – Click above for image gallery
Get your 24 Hours of Le Mans spotters guide for this weekend's race
For those planning to watch the 55 cars starting 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, a spotter's guide is a must-have. Thankfully, Andy Blackmore has created a two page, high-resolution, full-color guide with all the latest liveries and driver lineups that can be downloaded and printed out.
Le Mans 2010: Peugeot grabs first four grid spots, Corvette on GT2 pole
Peugeot 908 HDi qualifying for Le Mans 2010 – Click above for high-res image gallery
Diesels grab first 7 slots in first Le Mans qualifying session, Peugeot on top
Peugeot 908 HDi practicing for 2010 Le Mans – Click above for high-res image gallery
BMW art car by Jeff Koons unveiled for 24 Hours of Le Mans [w/video]
Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 art car – Click above for high-res image gallery
Panoz teases new Abruzzi "Spirit of Le Mans" sports car
Panoz Abruzzi teaser – Click above to enlarge
Aston Martin to run two works LMP1 cars at Le Mans, debut at Sebring
Lola-Aston Martin LMP1 - click above for high-res image gallery
Report: Porsche could again challenge for overall Le Mans victory
You might think now that Porsche is firmly ensconced in the Volkswagen Group family, challenging Audi for overall victory at Le Mans isn't on the to-do list. Apparently, you would wrong. With 16 overall victories, Porsche has more wins at Le Mans than any other manufacturer. However, while Porsches have continued to do well in GT, the marque's last overall victory came in 1998. Plans to build a prototype early this decade were abandoned, although the V10 engine developed for it eventually found
2009 24 Hours of Le Mans: Peugeot finally at the top
382 laps. 3,247 miles. 24 hours. If you haven't been following along, that's the recipe for Peugeot's first and second place finish at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans. After a ten-minute stint in the pits, the No. 1 R15's fate was sealed, and when the checkered flag finally dropped, the Audi was seven laps behind the No. 9 Peugeot. But just as impressive asPeugeot's win (and its first-place standing since 9 pm last night) is the 007 Lola Aston Martin's fourth-place finish, the Corvette C6.R's compl
2009 24 Hours of Le Mans: Late night/early morning
2009 24 Hours of Le Mans - Click above for a high-res image gallery