Oreca will have a new engine partner for 2009

Japanese engine supplier, AIM has ended their four year association with Creation and has signed up to supply engines to Oreca from 2009.

Quifel ASM will run a Zytek in 2009, instead of the Lola used in 2008

Quifel-ASM, one of the leading LMP2 teams in the Le Mans Series, has become the first customer for the Ginetta-Zytek 09S, as Zytek Engineering's latest car is to be called. Developed from the already impressive Zytek 07S, the 09S will feature a revised aero package and will be powered by a new version of the 2007 Le Mans class winning, 3.4-litre Zytek ZG348 engine. The power unit improvements include a 3kg reduction in weight and increases in both power and torque.

Le Mans will course have its traditional June slot

The Automobile Club de l'Ouest's 2009 season is going to be an intense one full of exciting events for 2, 4 and 6-wheel vehicles on the Bugatti track as well as on the big Le Mans 24-Hours circuit. Get out your diaries now -- weekends like these are not to be missed!

By Sam Tickell

Peugeot should have won the title but let it slip away, to the benefit of Audi

The 2008 Le Mans Series was truly a battle of the titans. Audi vs Peugeot – a battle for diesel and manufacturer glory. The Le Mans Series has always had battles, but not usually at the front. 2008 changed that.

A few days ago we bought you the story that Racing Box is looking to enter the 2009 Le Mans Series P2 Class. More information has come to light.

Pirro will end his racing career with Audi at Laguna but his longer term future hasn't been decided

Laguna Seca ALMS will be my last race with an Audi prototype.

The agreement to end this part of my career together with the R10 TDI was taken a long time ago with Dr. Ullrich as Audi is preparing their future with a new generation of drivers.

2002 was a highlight for Pirro as he crossed the line to take his third Le Mans title

Ingolstadt/Laguna Seca -- Emanuele Pirro will race an Audi sports prototype for the last time in his career at the American Le Mans Series finale on 18 October at Laguna Seca. The Italian has served the brand since 1994 and is one of the most successful Audi factory drivers ever with three touring car titles, two sportscar championship victories in the American Le Mans Series and five wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

After Racing Box's disastrous foray into LMP2 with Lucchini, the team could be back for 2009.

The Le Mans Series will the trip to Portugal for the first time

2008 was a cracking season! The Le Mans Series races contributed to giving the colours of Le Mans and endurance racing an even higher profile on the international scene.