24 hours of le mans
Lexus LFA GTE Race Car Teased
Lexus race car driver Akira Iida tweeted a photo yesterday, referring to it as his next challenge but saying little more.
Audi R8 e-tron Sets Nurburgring EV Record
Subject to much curiosity in the automotive world, Audi’s R8 e-tron electric sports car set a set world record today, even if the competition is relatively sparse.
Le Mans Helmet Cam Footage Shows First-Person Race Experience – Video
Always wanted to be a race car driver? This footage, taken from the helmet camera of Jordan Taylor in the #73 Corvette Racing ZR1, is a great representation of exactly what it would be like to pilot a Le Mans racer.
The Facts Behind Audi’s 11th Le Mans Victory
Last week, Audi captured its 11th Le Mans victory in the last 13 years, but the big news was the technology involved with achieving this year’s victory for the German automaker.
Mazda, Patrick Dempsey Team up to Campaign Skyactiv-D Clean Diesel at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Earlier in the month, Mazda announced its diesel racing program for the Grand Am series, but the Skyactiv-D will also be present at next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Audi Captures 24 Hours of Le Mans Title, Again
Another 24 Hours of Le Mans has come and gone, and once again, Audi finds itself on top of the podium – and well, all of it – with a 1-2-3 finish at the endurance classic.
Watch Toyota’s Hybrid Race Car Catch Air in Wild Crash at 24 Hours of Le Mans – Video
For those not catching the 24 Hours of Le Mans online or on television, Toyota‘s hopes of victory, or even a podium spot, at the endurance classic got a lot slimmer thanks to the actions of a Ferrari that wasn’t watching its mirrors.
Watch the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans Live Streaming Online
This year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans promises to be an exciting one, and it kicks off at 9:00am EST today. Of course, you can catch a vast majority of the action on Speed TV, but for those that don’t have access or are stuck in front of a computer today, we’ve got you taken…
Le Mans Pole Position Goes to Audi R18 e-tron
The 24 hours of Le Mans is set to run this weekend, and with qualifying now over, the starting lineup has been revealed with Audi sitting on the pole.
Corvette Racing Prepares for the 24 Hours of Le Mans – Video
Ever wonder what it takes to get ready for one of the most rigorous races in the world? Corvette Racing is releasing a five-part video series giving enthusiasts an inside look at the team as it gets ready for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Nissan Juke NISMO to Appear During Le Mans 24 Hours
Scheduled to sell in Europe at the beginning of next year, but without a Japanese or North American release date, the Nissan Juke NISMO will make its debut this weekend at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Onboard Video of Toyota’s TS030 Hybrid Race Car
Finishing fourth and fifth in practice ahead of qualifying for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota’s TS030 Hybrid race cars are set to mark the brand’s return to what might just be the word’s most famous race.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Race Car Headed to 24 Hours of Le Mans
At this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’re already expecting a lot of exciting new prototype cars. One of the biggest surprises however, will be GreenGT’s H2 race car, which is the most powerful hydrogen-powered race car currently active.
Toyota ‘Road to Le Mans’ to Air June 15 on SPEED – Video
With its main rival at the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans being none other than Audi, Toyota is taking a page from the German automaker’s playbook by documenting its preparation for the endurance classic.
Nissan Delta Wing Track Testing for 24 Hours of Le Mans
Another video of the head-turning Nissan Delta Wing emerged online, this time giving us a look at the car’s initial testing.
Toyota TS-030 Race Cars Get New Livery, Place 4th and 5th in Le Mans Testing
Ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in two weeks time, Toyota debuted its duo of TS030 Hybrid race cars at the famous Circuit de la Sarthe for the first test day, finishing with solid times, but still short of the Audis that have dominated the sport for a decade.
Nissan to Power One-Quarter of All 24 Hours of Le Mans Cars
A glowing performance for the performance credentials of Nissan, the Japanese automaker’s engines will power one-quarter of all entries in the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Toyota Racing Announces Final LMP1 Driver
Despite setbacks, Toyota Racing has finally filled the seats of its TS030 hybrid race cars, which will debut next month at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Audi Adds Digital Rear-View Mirror to R18 Race Car
A new advantage will be granted to Audi’s drivers next month in the 24 Hours of Le Mans: a rear-view mirror. It wasn’t possible to see behind the R18 race car until now, thanks to a tiny rear-mounted camera.
Audi Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts Now Free on iTunes
A few weeks ago, a trailer for Audi‘s Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts documentary was unleashed onto the Internet packed with plenty of high-speed action at arguably the world’s most famous race. Now you can grab your favorite Apple device and download the film for free on iTunes.
Bentley Exploring Options to Return to Racing
It’s been nearly a decade since Bentley captured the overall win at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2003, and now the British automaker is in the preparation stages to possibly make a return to racing.
Truth in 24 II Trailer Released by Audi With Fast Driving and Car Carnage – Video
Audi is jumping back into the documentary film making game with its Truth in 24 II documentary, the first of which was released three years ago.
Audi Truth in 24 II Coming Soon
It’s been three years since Audi’s first Truth in 24 aired to document the team’s 2008 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A sequel is now in the works, which will be a film on Audi’s 2011 Le Mans victory. Packed with drama, the 2011 Le Mans victory was a fantastic choice to showcase the…
DeltaWing Racer Gets Nissan Power, But Can it Turn? – Video
Nissan has just announced its official partnership with the bizarre yet impressive DeltaWing project, with plans to take the fighter-jet styled race car to this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Using a unique layout with the two forward wheels located next to each other in a center section, rather than at the…
