Dyson Racing announced that it will switch from the LMP1 class and will be running two LMP2 RS Spyders in the American Le Mans Series in 2007. Dyson Racing will be the first customer team in the American Le Mans Series to race the Porsche RS Spyders.
“The RS Spyders for Penske Motorsports and for Dyson […]

Former grand prix driver Clay Regazzoni died on Friday in an accident on Italy’s public roads.
Regazzoni made his Formula One debut with Ferrari in 1970, for whom he raced for most of his career. The 67-year old ex-Formula One driver won five races in the 1970s, and also drove for the BRM, Ensign, Shadow and […]

Double world champion Fernando Alonso made a early debut for McLaren on Friday, after being given permission by Renault to test for McLaren. Alonso surprise test at the Jerez came after formally asking Renault for an early release.
Alonso wore unbranded overalls as he stepped into an unmarked car for his first run. Alonso is still […]

After becoming the first automaker to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a diesel powered race car in June 2006, Audi is aiming to become the first manufacturer to win the legendary 24 hour race with a bio-fuel powered car in 2008.
Audi Sport’s head of engine technology Ulrich Baretzky said, “We want to […]

The long-rumored buyout of McLaren by DaimlerChrysler’s Mercedes-Benz appears to be close to happening, according to insiders. Mercedes acquired a 40 percent stake in McLaren in 1999, and deal for complete buyout was rumored to have been done this summer.
Ron Dennis is open to the possibility of a Mercedes buyout. “If an opportunity presents itself […]

This video of the Porsche Research & Development Facility in Weissach, Germany is a must see for anyone who considers themselves a Porsche fanatic. Porsche opened the doors to the facility, and this video highlights some of the features of the new Motorsport Facility, including the maintenance center and the engine assembly area.
Check out the […]

Audi’s diesel-powered R10 TDI sportscar has won the “Pioneering and Innovation Award” from the British magazine “Autosport” for the most important innovation of the 2006 motorsport season. Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich accepted the trophy for the automaker on Sunday evening in London in front of over 1,000 guests.
The 650-hp diesel sportscar won […]

Not that this should come as a surprise to anyone. After dominating the competition on the track, Audi and its 650-hp V12 TDI engine have picked up “Race Engine of the Year 2006″ and “Alternative Race Engine of the Year”. The award was given by British specialist magazine “Race Engine Technology” magazine.
Ulrich Baretzky accepted the […]

Very cool official promotional video for the all-conquering, diesel-powered, Le Mans winning Audi R10 racecar.
The video is heavy on flashy clips but still cool anyway.
Video after the jump.

General Motors is continuing its promotion of Chevrolet’s diesel-powered WTCC Ultra racecar with the release of this promo video of the car during a test at the Estoril racetrack in Portugal. GM also revealed the WTCC Ultra to the public at the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) race on October 22.
Video and full press releases […]