Late race drama is a trademark of Sebring
05.03.2008
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After 1,221 miles of racing over 12 hours, negotiating 5,610 turns and making over 7,200 gear shifts, the GT2 class at last year's Sebring 12-hour classic was decided by a margin of less than a second.
The 56th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida on Saturday, March 15th, will add yet another chapter in Sebring's storied endurance ... mehr |
Andretti driving at Sebring... this time it's Marco
05.03.2008
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Marco Andretti will make his first American Le Mans Series start at Sebring as part of the Andretti Green Racing lineup. Photo: LAT USA
More than 40 years after the name first competed at ... mehr |
Sebring International Raceway to showcase million$ of new improvements
05.03.2008
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The Four Points by Sheraton Chateau Elan hotel at Sebring recently underwent a $7 million expansion.
When fans enter the hallowed grounds of ... mehr |
Sebring als Prüfstand für die Audi TDI-Technologie
04.03.2008
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- Zwei Audi R10 TDI beim 12-Stunden-Rennen in Florida (USA)
- Audi R8 TDI Le Mans im Fahrerlager von Sebring
- Audi kommt in die "Hall of Fame" der US-Rennstrecke
Mit der Vision, einen Diesel-Sportwagen zu bau ... mehr |
A decade of voices : Tom Milner
04.03.2008
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PTG owner Tom Milner (right) has an American Le Mans Series championship to his credit and returns to GT2 with a Panoz Esperante GTLM in 2008.
"I'm probably one of the oldest original IMSA members that are still runn ... mehr |
Grand Prix of Houston cancelled for 2008
04.03.2008
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Porsche reigns at 2007 Grand Prix of Houston
The Grand Prix of Houston announced today that the 2008 event, originally scheduled for April 25-27 at Reliant Park, has been cancelled. Grand Prix officials made the determination that after the unexpected unificat ... mehr |
MIA returns to Sebring
01.03.2008
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...for 2nd annual motorsport energy efficiency conference
The Motorsports Industry Association will hold a conference titled "Developing Energy Efficiency Through Motorsports" on March 13 at Sebring.
The Motorsport Industr ... mehr |
Mowlem: Corsa heading in the right direction
29.02.2008
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Johnny Mowlem will team with full-season partner Gunnar Jeannette and Ralf Kelleners at Sebring for Corsa Motorsports.
The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is a tough enough race for even the most seasoned teams in the American Le Mans ... mehr |
Corvette Racing Drivers 2008
20.02.2008
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12hours of Sebring race 2008
Olivier Beretta, Compuware Corvette No. 4
Birthdate: Nov. 23, 1969
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Notes: Five-time ALMS GTS/GT1 champion, five class wins in 24 Hours of Le Mans, holds ALMS records for most career wins (37) and most career poles (20), two FIA championships, overall victory in 2000 Rolex 24 at Dayt ... mehr |
Corvette Racing confirms 2008 driver lineup
20.02.2008
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Chevrolet's Championship-Winning Team Returns for American Le Mans Series and 24 Hours of Le Mans
Corvette Racing's roster of championship-winning drivers will return in 2008 to race the Chevrolet factory team's twin Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars in the 12-race American Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Johnny O'Connell and Jan Magnussen will drive th ... mehr |
Porsche-Werksfahrer im Trainingscamp: Fitness für den Erfolg auf der Rennstrecke
19.02.2008
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Die Saisonvorbereitung der Porsche-Werksfahrer geht in den Endspurt. Bei einem zehntägigen Fitness-Intensivtraining auf Fuerteventura arbeiteten Timo Bernhard (26), Romain Dumas (30), Sascha Maassen (38), Patrick Long (26), Jörg Bergmeister (32), Wolf He ... mehr |
Peugeot sets sights on Sebring with 12 Hours entry
16.02.2008
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Peugeot will enter its diesel-powered 908 factory prototype in the 56th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida.
On the heels of an impressive showing last month at the American Le Mans Series Winter Test, Peug ... mehr |
Phil Quaife samples LMP1 sportscar in Florida
13.02.2008
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Young British racer, Phil Quaife, was given his first taste of an LMP1 sportscar in Florida, USA last week, running with the leading privateer American Le Mans Series team, Intersport Racing. Driving this top category race car was a new experience for Quaife, wh ... mehr |
Penske, Audi Highlight Sebring Hall inductees
12.02.2008
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Roger Penske had three class victories at Sebring, then served as manager for Jim Hall's 1965-winning Chaparral team
Sebring International Raceway has announced the 2008 inductees into the Sebring Sports Car Racing Hall of Fame. American L ... mehr |
Patrick Pilet verstärkt Porsche-Mannschaft
09.02.2008
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Motorsportsaison 2008:
Der Franzose Patrick Pilet verstärkt in der Saison 2008 den Kader der Porsche-Werksfahrer. Damit wächst das Aufgebot des Stuttgarter Sportwagenherstellers auf elf Piloten an. Der 26-Jährige aus Le Chesnay in der Nähe von Paris ... mehr |
BMW, M3 returning to American Le Mans Series with Rahal Letterman
07.02.2008
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BMW announced Wednesday that its next-generation M3 will compete in the American Le Mans Series.
BMW announced at the Chicago Auto Show Wednesday its plan to return to the American Le Mans Series with its next-generation M3 coup ... mehr |
American Le Mans Series, SPEEDtv.com join online forces
06.02.2008
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A new partnership with SPEEDtv.com will enhance the presence of the American Le Mans Series online.
When SPEEDtv.com re-launches its revolutionary motorsports website Wednesday, it also will mark the launch of one of the most innovative new me ... mehr |
Motorsportsaison 2008: Wolf Henzler neuer Porsche-Werksfahrer
05.02.2008
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Wolf Henzler aus Nürtingen wird in der Motorsportsaison 2008 für die Dr. Ing h.c. F. Porsche AG an den Start gehen. Der 32-jährige Deutsche wird einen Porsche GT3 RSR des Teams Flying Lizard in der American Le Mans Series steuern. 200 ... mehr |
Ferrari-Test für Pierre Ehret in Sebring
03.02.2008
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Beim traditionellen Wintertest in ... mehr |
2007 Sebring finish voted series' greatest moment
01.02.2008
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The final-lap duel between Risi Competizione and Flying Lizard Motorsports at Sebring last year was voted the Series' Greatest Moment by fans.
Throughout its history, the American Le Mans Series has been filled with memorable and ... mehr |
Peugeot - Sebring Winter test
31.01.2008
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January 28-30, 2008
Peugeot Sport took part in the three-day test organised by the American Le Mans Series at Sebring, Florida (Monday January 28 to Wednesday January 30), where three drivers took turns at the wheel of the 908 HDi FAP. Thanks to previous participations in the 12 Hours of Sebring, Pedro Lamy and Stéphane Sarrazin had prior knowledge of the ci ... mehr |
In their own words: Scott Atherton & Tim Mayer
31.01.2008
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Scott Atherton (left) and Tim Mayer have been hard at work throughout the winter as the American Le Mans Series prepares for a historic 2008 season.
Proving that there really is no offseason, the leadership of the American Le Mans Series has bee ... mehr |
Faces in the crowd : Sebring winter test
31.01.2008
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Patrick Long: "I have to be ready to start the run for the championship at Sebring."
A collection of the American Le Mans Series' new and returning faces gathered at ... mehr |
Porsche-Piloten proben den Ernstfall
31.01.2008
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American Le Mans Series, Wintertest in Sebring, USA, 2. Tag:
Der Wintertest der American Le Mans Series auf dem Sebring International Raceway ist auch für die Porsche-Piloten die Generalprobe für die 12 Stunden von Sebring. Mit dem ältesten Sportwagenrennen der USA beginnt am 15. März die neue Saison.
Im RS Spyder mit der Startnummer 6 bekommt Sascha Maasse ... mehr |
Timo Bernhard startet beim Wintertest der American Le Mans Series in Sebring/USA
30.01.2008
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Der Wintertest der American Le Mans Series auf dem Sebring International Raceway ist auch für die Porsche-Piloten die Generalprobe für die 12 Stunden von Sebring. Mit dem ältesten Sportwagenrennen der USA beginnt am 15. März die neue Saison.
Im RS Spyder mit der Startnummer 6 bekommt Sascha Maassen (Aachen), der Meister von 2006, einen neuen Partner: Patrick Long (USA) er ... mehr |
Gil de Ferran to launch Acura LMP2 program for 2008
29.01.2008
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Gil de Ferran has announced he will own and drive a fourth Acura ARX-01b in the 2008 American Le Mans Series.
Acura Motorsports will enter a fourth Acura ARX-01b sports car in the LMP2 class of the 2008 American Le Mans Serie ... mehr |
Series, Epic introduce cellulosic Ethanol for 2008
29.01.2008
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Corvette Racing and Drayson-Barwell Motorsport will campaign on cellulosic ethanol during the 2008 American Le Mans Series season.
In a technological breakthrough in both the renewable fuels arena and racing, KL Process Design Group (KL) ... mehr |
Sebring Winter test Tuesday test1 results
29.01.2008
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1 1 07 LMP1 PEUGEOT SPORT Pedro Lamy/Nic Minassian/Stephane Sarrazin 1:42.801 129.571 30 0.000 45 Pegueot 908 Hdi
2 2 2 LMP1 AUDI SPORT NORTH AMERICA Dindo Capello/Tom Kristensen/Allan McNish/Mike Rockenfeller 1:43.639 128.523 38 0.838 42 Audi R10 TDI
3 1 26 LMP2 ANDRETTI GREEN RACING Bryan Herta/Christian Fittipaldi 1:44.542 127.413 11 1.741 30 Acura ARX-01a ... mehr |
Rob Bell confirmed for Sebring 12 hours race
29.01.2008
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Rob Bell, one of Britain’s leading young sportscar drivers, will take the start for the first time at the famed 12 Hours of Sebring, one of the blue riband events of American sportscar racing. Driving a Ferrari F430 GTC for Tafel Racing, the team will compete for the GT2 Class crown.
Bell partners with 2007 FIA GT Series GT2 class Champion Dirk Müller and
Domini ... mehr |
Audi leads the pack on first day of Sebring test
29.01.2008
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Audi's R10 TDI diesel-powered prototype was fastest Monday at Sebring.
The first day of the American Le Mans Series' Winter Test at ... mehr |
Wintertest in Sebring, USA, 1. Tag: Erfolgreiche Test-Premiere für den RS Spyder
29.01.2008
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American Le Mans Series,
Der neue RS Spyder, mit dem Porsche seine Erfolgsserie in der American Le Mans Series auch 2008 fortsetzen will, hat seine erste Bewährungsprobe bestanden. Zum Auftakt des offiziellen Wintertests in ... mehr |
Bell Motorsports launches GT1 effort with Aston Martin DBR9 for 2008 season
29.01.2008
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Jim Bell's Bell Motorsports will field an Aston Martin DBR9 in GT1 for the 2008 American Le Mans Series.
Jim Bell, one of the elite names in the history of sports car racing, announced today a shared venture with prom ... mehr |
Lowe's Fernandez readies for full Acura effort
25.01.2008
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Adrian Fernandez and Tom Anderson both have high hopes for the new Acura ARX-01b chassis for Lowe's Fernandez Racing in 2008.
When Lowe's Fernandez Racing hits the circuit at Sebring International Raceway thi ... mehr |
Highcroft Racing announces Scott Sharp: Patron Spirits join team
23.01.2008
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Scott Sharp will join David Brabham for the 2008 season. Photo: Patron Highcroft Racing
Highcroft Racing announces exciting changes for the 2008 American Le Mans Series season. Scott Sharp will be joining the team and part ... mehr |
Porsche RS Spyder - Erfolgreicher Sportprototyp 2008 in zwei Versionen am Start
18.01.2008
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Der Porsche RS Spyder wird in der Motorsportsaison 2008 in zwei unterschiedlichen Ausführungen ins Rennen gehen. In der American Le Mans Series (ALMS) müssen die Sportprototypen der LMP2-Klasse mit 800 Kilogramm Mindestgewicht antreten.
Im Vorjahr brac ... mehr |
Green Racing: Detroit commentary and reactions
17.01.2008
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Scott Atherton led Tuesday's announcement of a partnership with EPA, DOE and SAE at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Reactions and commentaries on the American Le Mans Series' partnership with the U.S. Environme ... mehr |
American Le Mans Series announces Green Racing initiatives...
15.01.2008
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...in association with EPA, DOE and SAE International
The opportunity to partner with EPA, DOE and SAE furthers the Series' relevancy to manufacturers and their consumers, Scott Atherton says.
The American Le Man ... mehr |
In their own words: Green Racing
15.01.2008
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The American Le Mans Series will further its platform of alternative fuels with the introduction of E85 for its races in 2008.
Tuesday's announcement of the American Le Mans Series' official partnership with the U.S. Envi ... mehr |
Corvette Racing goes green with E85 Ethanol Fuel in 2008 American Le Mans Series
15.01.2008
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Chevrolet Factory Team to Demonstrate Performance and Environmental Benefits of E85 Ethanol in 12-Race Series
Corvette Racing will be powered by E85 ethanol, a high-octane, renewable alternative fuel, in the 2008 American Le Mans Series. As part of the series' "green racing" initiative, the most successful team in ALMS history will use a blend of 85 percent ethanol ... mehr |
