Algarve: Entry List
Le Mans Series, July 2009, Volume 9, No. 7
Jouanny to Race for WR in Portugal
Submitted by stickell on Wed, 2009-07-22 12:02.
Bruce Jouanny will replace Tristan Gommendy at Portimao
One Frenchman will replace another on WR/Salini's WR/Zytek. Indeed, Brunce Jouanny will reinforce the team formed of Philippe and Stephane Salini for the 1000 Km of Algarve, replacing Tristan Gommendy, held back by another race in England.
Luc Alphand Update
Submitted by stickell on Wed, 2009-07-22 12:00.
The news is good, his back operation went well and « Lucho » was able to return home to Serre Chevalier 10 days ago to continue his convalescence. We are sure that his excellent physical condition will allow him to overcome this difficult phase with few after effects.
Fonsi Nieto with the Q8 Oils Hache Team in Algarve
Submitted by stickell on Fri, 2009-07-17 10:32.
Q8 Oils will have a two wheel champ riding for them
The Spanish motorbike driver, Alfonso Nieto, better known as Fonsi, is starting a new career this year in the Le Mans Series races. The ex-champion of Spain in 125cc and winner of many 250cc World Championship races (he was even vice-champion in 2002) is now taking on four wheeled machines!
Michelin Teams Top 100,000 Miles In 24 Hours Of Le Mans Race
Submitted by stickell on Thu, 2009-07-09 23:45.
In the world of research and development, some days are more productive than others. Few, if any, days can match the scope of Michelin’s efforts in the world’s biggest race, the recent 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 13-14, 2009) where the 41 Michelin technical partner entries in the 55-car starting field racked up a staggering 101,153 miles during the actual race.
RUMOUR; LM24 - Will Spyker Move to GT1???
Submitted by stickell on Wed, 2009-07-01 06:07.
Could this be the car that Spyker races next???
It has emerged that Spyker may move from GT2 to GT1 with the new rules and the 2010 GT1 World Championship.