How soon do you start planning logistics for Le Mans?
“In reality, we will start planning for next year’s Le Mans the moment we hit the ground there this year. Every year proves to be incredibly instructional in how we improve the process. We have the “big chunks” pretty well handled; the opportunity to turn your attention to the details is what separates us from the rest of the pack. There is a reason most all of the U.S.-based teams (and some of the European teams) come to us when they need something they don’t have  … More
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So how do you feel in the moments, those precious few seconds, before climbing aboard the new Lamborghini Aventador to drive it for the very first time? Nervous? Yes. Intimidated? Of course. This, after all, is a car that costs $350,000 and can catapult itself to 62mph in less than three seconds on its way to a top speed of 217mph.
Yet the overwhelming impression, the sensation you become more aware of  … More
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s losing streak has reached 103 races—long enough that he’s no longer guaranteed an automatic berth in the upcoming $1 million All-Star event.
His last shot to qualify ahead of the May 21 race comes Sunday at Dover International Speedway, where a victory would be his first since 2008 and earn him a coveted spot in the Sprint All-Star race. But Earnhardt doesn’t see  … More
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Auto racing is often thought of as a man’s sport, but more and more women are becoming involved. In the history of the Indianapolis 500, eight women have attempted to make the race, and seven have competed in the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – in 2011, a ninth woman will make her first attempt at the Indy 500.
Janet Guthrie was the first woman to pass her driver’s test for the Indy 500 in 1976Â Â …Â More
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