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No 1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro Crashes Again in Qualifying at Le Mans
No 1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro Crashes Again in Qualifying at Le Mans

13 Jun 2014, 12:03 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Bad luck is said to often come in threes, and if that saying is taken literally then Audi shouldn't fare too good at this year's edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours race, as their No 1 Audi R1...

 
Nissan ZEOD RC Hits 300 KM/H at Le Mans in Electric Mode
Nissan ZEOD RC Hits 300 KM/H at Le Mans in Electric Mode

13 Jun 2014, 11:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Apart from being the first prototype to lap the Circuit de la Sarthe using only electric power, Nissan’s ZEOD RC check-marked another target on the list by reaching 300 km/h without the gasoli...

 
Patrick Dempsey's Le Mans Clip Makes You Want to Race
Patrick Dempsey's Le Mans Clip Makes You Want to Race

12 Jun 2014, 13:18 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Driving for the third time in the world’s oldest active sports car race, Patrick Dempsey has once again partnered with top German Porsche team Proton Competition for this weekend’s race....

 
No 1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro Destroyed in Huge Crash During Le Mans Practice
No 1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro Destroyed in Huge Crash During Le Mans Practice

11 Jun 2014, 16:18 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / A terrible blow was received by Audi Motorsport about an hour ago during Le Mans practice, when the R18 e-tron quattro driven by Loic Duval crashed in a rather spectacular fashion on the famous Pors...

 
Porsche 911 S Martini Racing Edition, a Le Mans Return Appetizer
Porsche 911 S Martini Racing Edition, a Le Mans Return Appetizer

10 Jun 2014, 10:08 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / As we noticed during the decades and decades spent on the track, Porsche doesn’t like waiting in line. Thus, the carmaker couldn’t just wait for the weekend to come in order to put on it...

 
Le Mans 2014 Welcomes Patrick Dempsey Back
Le Mans 2014 Welcomes Patrick Dempsey Back

10 Jun 2014, 09:08 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Best known for his role as the neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd on the ABC soap Grey’s Anatomy, Patrick Dempsey is also a race enthusiast. After filming the "Patrick Dempsey: Racing Le Man...

 
Audi on Porsche's Return to Le Mans Racing: "Welcome Back"
Audi on Porsche's Return to Le Mans Racing: "Welcome Back"

6 Jun 2014, 18:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The return of Porsche, the company with the most motorsport victories in the world, to the 24 Hours of Le Mans should be cause for concern for Audi, who are the current champions. However, the guys ...

 
Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype Going Under the Hammer
Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype Going Under the Hammer

26 May 2014, 14:34 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 8th of twelve GT40 prototypes ever built is one of the most sought-after examples of American engineering and design at its best. This one of four roadsters ever made will be up for auction at t...

 
New Pagani Zonda 760 LM Has Le Mans Headlights
New Pagani Zonda 760 LM Has Le Mans Headlights

20 May 2014, 09:55 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / One of the many reasons for which we love the Pagani Zonda is that this hypercar has the wrong name. It should be called the Pagani Phoenix. Seriously, just when you think its Huayra “replacem...

 
917 + 918 + 919 = Awesome Porsche Photo
917 + 918 + 919 = Awesome Porsche Photo

19 May 2014, 12:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Porsche's cars have steadily become more and more impressive over the years. Their growth is linear, an evolution that's as predictable as it is impressive. In 1986, they launched a new fl...

 
2014 MotoGP: Marquez Wins at Le Mans, Makes It Five in a Row
2014 MotoGP: Marquez Wins at Le Mans, Makes It Five in a Row

19 May 2014, 10:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Road racing history in the making this weekend at Le Mans in France, with the defending Champion Marc Marquez winning his 5th victory in a row, and from pole position, too, one of the rather rare th...

 
2014 MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo Fights Back, Leads Free Practice 3 at Le Mans
2014 MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo Fights Back, Leads Free Practice 3 at Le Mans

17 May 2014, 10:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like old Jorge Lorenzo is back, as he claimed the top position on the time sheet in the 3rd Free Practice session ahead of the Grand Prix de France, at Le Mans. While Marc Marquez led the F...

 
Valentino Rossi Confirms His Intentions to Ride for Yamaha Two More Years
Valentino Rossi Confirms His Intentions to Ride for Yamaha Two More Years

17 May 2014, 08:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / During the press conference ahead of the Grand Prix de France, Valentino Rossi was asked directly about his relationship with Yamaha. His answer made it clear that the 9-time World Champion is looki...

 
2014 MotoGP: Marquez Leads FP1 in Le Mans
2014 MotoGP: Marquez Leads FP1 in Le Mans

16 May 2014, 10:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / With the weather forecast indicating a nice and shiny weekend in Le Mans, the 5th round of the 2014 MotoGP championship kicked off this morning with the first Free Practice session. Even though Stef...

 
2014 MotoGP: Honda Has Marc Marquez for Three more Seasons
2014 MotoGP: Honda Has Marc Marquez for Three more Seasons

14 May 2014, 11:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) announces the contract renewal with the actual MotoGP champion Marc Marquez. The contract was extended for two more years, and this means we’ll have Marquez ridi...

 
These Are the Best Porsche Print Ads Ever
These Are the Best Porsche Print Ads Ever

9 May 2014, 17:24 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Since the dawn of the internal combustion engine, print ads have been the number one marketing medium for car manufacturers around the globe. Out of the few automakers with solid tradition in print ...

 
Update on Dani Pedrosa's Condition, 1 Week Rest and a Cast
Update on Dani Pedrosa's Condition, 1 Week Rest and a Cast

7 May 2014, 13:16 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Motogp.com has spoken with Dr. Xavier Mir for the the Quieron-Dexeus University hospital in Barcelona and he was kind enough to provide updates on Dani Pedrosa’s health status. Dr. Mir says...

 
Happy 10th Anniversary, Ford GT!
Happy 10th Anniversary, Ford GT!

11 Apr 2014, 14:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Ten years ago, an American sports car legend was reborn in Michigan. Of course, we're talking about the Ford GT, the modern interpretation of Ford's four-time Le Mans-winning racer, the GT...

 
Toyota Le Mans History Under One Roof
Toyota Le Mans History Under One Roof

8 Apr 2014, 16:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The new Toyota TS040 Hybrid endurance racecar got unveiled last week amazing us with its revamped aerodynamics, four-wheel drive and around 1,000 hp coming out of its hybrid powertrain. But before t...

 
Shelby Cobra Daytona to Headline Carroll Shelby Tribute and Car Show in May
Shelby Cobra Daytona to Headline Carroll Shelby Tribute and Car Show in May

2 Apr 2014, 08:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Le Mans-winning CSX2299 Shelby Cobra Daytona will once again headline the Carroll Shelby Tribute and Car Show. Besides the starring 1964 Daytona, the single day tribute event will also feature a...