The qualifying sessions of the Le Mans 24H race week are behind us now, and what a story they tell. After both qualifying sessions, the LMP1 Porsches are literally flying at the front, occupying positions 1-2-3, with the three Audis right behind, followed by the two Toyotas. One would expect the three works Nissans to be somewhere in that mix, but the two Rebellions are next, … [Read more...]
Personal Impressions on the Silverstone Power Day
Last weekend in August Silverstone circuit rocked to the tune of more than 16,000 horsepower when the 35 contenders took to the Northamptonshire track in the fourth round of the World Endurance Championship. For yours truly, the event began on Thursday evening with a Toyota interview for a magazine feature, followed by some cheeky snaps of the teams unpacking the … [Read more...]
Silverstone WE Championships – before the big race
Silverstone...Thursday afternoon - Eventually got connected to the wi-fi system so we're cooking! Have got a photographer's sign-on shortly, then it is off to get some pix around the paddock area, because that is the only place where there is any action today apart from scrutineering. Free practice starts on Friday, 24 August 2012, at 11h30, 16h00 and Saturday at 11h00 … [Read more...]
Krohn Racing Captures Podium Finish at 80th 24 Hours of Le Mans
Today we are publishing a press release by Krohn Racing who have done very well at Le Mans (3rd place in the GTE-Am class) and we include some of our own pics which we were able to take of the #57. We have also just found out that the Ferrari 458 Italia has been nominated the Performance Car of the Year 2012 by Auto Express, this is the second time, last time in 2010. … [Read more...]
Le Mans Post No.1
It’s Thursday evening and with the Wednesday night’s opening rounds of practice and qualifying behind us, the action is well and truly under way at this year’s Le Mans 24-Hours to finalise the grid for the big race on Saturday. In some ways Wednesday’s qualifying produced the expected Audi contingent occupying the top of the leader board, but it wasn’t all one-way traffic as … [Read more...]