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Andy Pilgrim’s Living the American Dream


Andy Pilgram prefers to keep things simple

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 18, 2008) - Andy Pilgrim is a lucky guy. He’ll be the first to tell you that. From racing motorcycles in England, to becoming a Champion road racer in the United States and a GM factory driver, all while growing a successful business, the pieces have all settled into place. Many struggle to accomplish just one of those things, but the English-born Cadillac CTS-V driver makes it look effortless.

Le Mans: Guillaume Moreau Race Recap


Moreau along with his Luc Alphand Adventures team finished 5th in class

A delighted Guillaume Moreau saw the chequered flag on his second outing in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. The man from the Limousin region drove a fault-free race with Luc Alphand and Jerome Policand in the no.72 Corvette C6.R to finish 5th in the LM GT1 category.

Mid Ohio: Three Teams Looking to Win at Home


The Bob Stallings team was the victor in 2007

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 17, 2008) - The three Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Daytona Prototype teams based in Ohio - Michael Shank Racing, Southard Motorsports and Doran Racing - have all shown strong at least some time during the 2008 season. But there is another thing all three teams have in common - they are all still searching for that elusive first victory of the season.

Prospeed Win Appeal, Reinstated as Winners at Monza


After a successful appeal, Prospeed Competition was reinstated as winner of the GT2 class at Monza

The nr 61 Prospeed Competition Porsche 997 GT3 RSR of Emmanuel Collard and Richard Westbrook has been reinstated in the Monza results, further to the successful appeal in front of the FIA International Court of Appeal.

Adria: The FIA GT Returns to the Dark


Grey or dark, the FIA GT have yet to run under sunny skies for an entire race in 2008

For the third round of the 2008 season, the FIA GT Championship remains in Italy, but moves southwards, to a track which is diametrically opposed to the Autodromo Nazionale Monza Short, tight and twisting, the Adria International Raceway, built in 2002, is on the FIA GT calendar for the third time. The race will be held on Saturday evening, racing into the sunset and beyond.

RUMOUR: Le Mans - What was Takuma Sato Doing at Le Mans???

Feedmesportscars has been tipped from a friend, Mike Harris, that Honda's favourite driver, Takuma Sato was hanging out at the Le Mans paddock.

Le Mans: Yet Another Titanic Battle in GT1

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By Sam Tickell


Victory went to the Aston Martin squad again in '08

Aston Martin vs Corvette - it seems to already be ingrained in Le Mans mythology. Its something that we look forward to each year and yet, even though it has only been with us for a few.