AUDI ACE LOIC DUVAL, who last won the Le Mans 24-Hours with Scot Allan McNish in 2013, was involved in a controversial high-speed crash two-hours into the race when he was battling for the lead, writes Jim McGill. And the 33-year-old Frenchman believes confusion between the official cause the crash. CLICK HERE…
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Scot Ryan Dalziel bids for more Le Mans glory
A LONE SCOT WILL proudly fly the Saltire when today’s 83rd running of the Le Mans 24-Hours roars into action. And Ryan Dalziel — who won the LMP2 class in 2012, the same year he was crowned FIA LMP2 World Champion — is hoping lightning strikes twice, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE…
Former F1 ace Webber bids for Porsche glory
TWELVE MONTHS AFTER Mark Webber suffered the heartache of seeing a debut Le Mans 24-Hours victory evaporate after his Porsche led into the final 110 minutes before grinding to a cruel halt, the Aussie is back, writes Jim McGill. And he’s targeting the top step of the podium. CLICK HERE to read…
Ford confirms Le Mans return in 2016
FORD HAS CONFIRMED it will return to he Le Mans 24-Hours next year as part of its new GT programme. Chip Ganassi Racing — which helped Bathgate’s Dario Franchitti to IndyCar and Indy500 glories, and uses Ford engines in its USC prototypes — will run the programme, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE…
UK British Drift Championship is go, go, go!
Round 2 of the UK British Drift Championship is underway with practice and Aualifying for the biggest test of the BDC drivers year. Admission is only £12 today with action through to 6pm and the main event day tomorrow with the Pro Battles, Top 16 and Grand finals. Add in 150 plus…
The Knockhill British Drift Championship judging line!
Ever wondered what the judges are looking for when the British Drift competition is in full swing at Knockhill – lines, clipping points and angle? Well, thanks to Kieran Hynes and the following CGI video showing all those elements, we all know now! Book tickets now!
Porsche quali clean sweep at Le Mans 24Hrs
PORSCHE WILL START this weekend’s 83rd running of the Le Mans 24-Hours from the front three positions on the 56-car grid, writes Jim McGill. None of its rivals from Audi — who fill the next three slots — could improve on the times set by the Porsche trio in opening qualifying on…
Win a British Drift Passenger Ride at Knockhill
Fancy a thrilling BDC passenger ride with a leading driver? We have one passenger ride to give away on Sunday 14th June (along with 2 x adult tickets) to our British Drift Championship event this weekend. No driving license required as you’ll be driven, main sideways, by one of the top BDC…
Sideways, smokey action set for Knockhill with BDC drifting
This weekend at Knockhill we look forward to hosting round 2 of the 2015 British Drift Championship. This year’s event will take place over two-whole days on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June, and will see some of the UK’s and Europe’s top drifting talent on show; alongside a healthy spattering of…
“Audi’s up for the fight,” says Allan McNish
THIS WEEKEND’S 83RD RUNNING of the world’s most gruelling and demanding endurance race, the Le Mans 24-Hours, promises to be a thrilling battle between motorsport heavyweights Audi and Porsche, writes Jim McGill. And Scot Allan McNish, who has won with both marques, is relishing the battle. CLICK HERE to read full report