Today we look into news from Grand Am, Le Mans Series and what a bunch of ALMS drivers are up to.
Le Mans Series, December 2009, Volume 9, No. 12
News Aplenty from Aston Martin
Submitted by stickell on Thu, 2009-12-24 09:34.
The Aston Martin GT1 Championship teams are now known
JMW Motorsport have announced that they will race an Aston Martin Vantage GT2 in 2010. This was the first of a number of announcements from Aston Martin just before Christmas.
Kolles Commits to Le Mans Series
Submitted by stickell on Wed, 2009-12-23 07:58.
Team Kolles will be back in the Le Mans Series in 2010 racing the Audi R10 TDI. The team also aims to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Le Mans Intercontinental Cup.
Strakka Confirms Switch to Acura for 2010
Submitted by stickell on Tue, 2009-12-22 08:06.
Strakka will have their third new car in three years
Strakka Racing has confirmed its move to Acura for the 2010 Le Mans Series. The team will compete in an Acura ARX-01 LMP2 sports prototype.
News in Brief for 21 December
Submitted by stickell on Mon, 2009-12-21 07:46.
WTCC, PK Carsport, Porsche and their RS Spyder, Racing Box and Spyker makes up today's news in brief
News in Brief - 19 December
Submitted by stickell on Sat, 2009-12-19 14:18.
News today includes major Signature-Plus news, de Ferran and Grand Am updates!
Its True - Oreca to Race a Peugeot in 2010
Submitted by stickell on Fri, 2009-12-18 15:11.
The Peugeot and Oreca squads will be tightly aligned in 2010
After months of speculation, it has been confirmed by Peugeot and Oreca that the two French companies will work together in 2010.
News in Brief - 17 December - pt 1
Submitted by stickell on Thu, 2009-12-17 12:17.
Rumours about Peugeot and Porsche make today's news, plus Oliver Pla and Grand Am announce good news.
News in Brief - 17 December - pt 2
Submitted by stickell on Thu, 2009-12-17 12:42.
ALMS rumours and an expectation from JWM are in today's second helping of news!
OAK Racing Takes Control of Pescarolo the Manufacturer
Submitted by stickell on Wed, 2009-12-09 22:42.
OAK Racing have taken control of the manufacturing aspects of the Pescarolo prototype car program
French Le Mans Series team, OAK Racing has taken over the manufacturer and marketing of the Pescarolo prototype P1 and P2 cars.
OAK Racing will also develop the car and ensure its continued adherence to the ACO rules.
News in Brief for 08 December
Submitted by stickell on Tue, 2009-12-08 08:09.
David Brabham racing a Mini in Australia
Today we look at Audi and Peugeot rumours (and industry news!) along with David Brabahm news and more!
ACO Releases Full Regulations for 2010
Submitted by stickell on Tue, 2009-12-08 07:51.
The ACO has released the Le Mans branded races regulations for 2010. Items of note include revised front and rear body work. While most cars would have been effected, Pescarolo LMP1/P2, ORECA LMP1, Lola LMP1/LMP2 and Acura ARX-01C LMP2 have been given waivers.
BMW Announce Their 2010 Sportscar Programs
Submitted by stickell on Mon, 2009-12-07 11:55.
BMW has announced their 2010 plans which include a number of exciting sportscar programs. Firstly, they plan to contest the 2010 ALMS Championship with Rahal Letterman Racing. They will have an unchanged lineup of Dirk Muller, Tommy Milner, Bill Auberlen and Joey Hand.
Le Mans Series Confirms 2010 Calendar
Submitted by stickell on Sun, 2009-12-06 05:27.
At the same time as the past season is officially declared over and many guests are gathered at the Le Mans circuit for the 2009 prize giving ceremony, the complete 2010 calendar is finally disclosed. Five races for this seventh season, including some novelties.
Speedy Racing Team Sebah Turn Into Rebellion Racing
Submitted by stickell on Fri, 2009-12-04 07:09.
Rebellion Racing will race in P1 in 2010
Speedy Racing Team Sebah have announced today a rebranding of their team for the 2010 season. The Anglo/Swiss team will now be known as Rebellion Racing in deference to their main partner, Rebellion time pieces and race two Lola LMP1 Coupes in 2010.
Loeb Closer to a Ride with Peugeot
Submitted by stickell on Thu, 2009-12-03 23:36.
Loeb could make a return to Le Mans with Peugeot
Last week saw Peugeot Sport organise a test session with the 908 HDi FAP at the new Motorland circuit in Aragon, Spain. The drivers present at this test were Sébastien Bourdais, Marc Gené, Franck Montagny, Alexander Wurz and Sébastien Loeb.
News in Brief for 02 December
Submitted by stickell on Wed, 2009-12-02 07:56.
On the brief today is - will Abu Dhabi be part of the Le Mans Series Calendar, will Eco Racing race, VdeV and Porshce GT3 Challenge race updates.