With the famous Le Mans 24 hour endurance race taking place this weekend, you might be wondering what the track is like. Toyota has released a video ‘track guide’ of the legendary Circuite de la Sarthe in France, as described by racing driver Nicolas Lapierre.
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2014 Toyota TS040 endurance racer revealed
Toyota has revealed its latest weapon for the 2014 World Endurance Championship including the famous Le Mans race. Called the TS040 HYBRID, the racer is more powerful and more efficient than its predecessor. Le Mans cars these days are technological marvels. With hybrid electric systems being the norm in almost […]
For Sale: 1982 Rothmans Porsche 956 Le Mans racer
An utterly legendary motorsport icon will go up for auction next month. Yep, an original 1-of-10, Le Mans-dominating, Rothmans 1982 Porsche 956 Group C sports prototype racers. It was piloted by famous drivers including Derek Bell and Jurgen Barth. Anticipated to attract a lot of attention at the RM Auctions […]
‘Go Like Hell’ 1960s Le Mans movie to star Tom Cruise
20th Century Fox is developing a new movie titled ‘Go Like Hell’ which will recreate the Le Mans scene of the 1960s, following the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari. There’s a bit of a rumour going around at the moment suggesting Tom Cruise will play the role of Carroll Shelby […]
Audi R18 e-tron wins 2013 Le Mans 24 Hour, again
Audi has done it again, winning the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race in France. This is Audi’s second win in a row for the LMP1 class, and the company’s 12th win in Le Mans history. The winning R18 was piloted by Loic Duval, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish, […]
Video: 2014 Nissan LMP1 Le Mans racer to be ‘electrifying’
Nissan announced it will be returning to Le Mans next year with a new Nissan LMP1 racer. The company has just released a teaser video to build anticipation. Specific details on the car are still under tight wraps, however, the ‘Garage 56’ entry will compete in the top LMP1 class […]
Prototype 2014 Porsche LMP1 racer undergoes initial testing
Porsche has revealed a prototype version of its new LMP1 race car which will compete in the 2014 World Endurance Championship and Le Mans. The news comes just over a week away from the 2013 Le Mans event. The prototype has completed its first testing session at Porsche’s dedicated test […]
For Sale: Porsche 917 Le Mans 1:1 scale model with track inside
Looking for a very unique Christmas present? One that will really impress your dearest car enthusiast? What about a full size Porsche 917 model complete with a race track and slot cars inside? Yes, it is perhaps the most extravagant of gift ideas, but still, if you’re after something super […]