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VIDEO: Singapore GP Preview

Friday, September 19th, 2008

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This weekend Singapore will host Formula 1’s first night race, and SPEED TV has created a computerized lap of the course narrated by Mark Webber taking you through the 24 corners. Perhaps the best part of this brand new track in a brand new host country at a brand new time of ~~day~~ night is the knowledge that there are three spots for overtaking, which hopefully means this will be more than just a two-hour parade lap. If nothing else, McLaren might be packing a surprise. Follow the jump to check out the video. Thanks for the tip, Andy!

[Source: Speed TV via MotorWorldHype]

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VIDEO: McLaren makes a Singapore Sling Zing

Friday, September 19th, 2008

Filed under: Motorsports, Euro, Marketing/Advertising, Videos

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We know that McLaren has a sense of humor, we simply never know when it’s going to reveal itself. Happily for us, the team has decided it’s time to laugh again. The Singapore Grand Prix, on September 28, is the first Formula 1 race at night, and team CEO Martin Whitmarsh gives us a little insight into McLaren’s preparations. This is the kind of silly season that makes sense. Follow the jump for the video. Thanks for the tip, Peter!

[Source: YouTube]

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Audi wins everything… add European Le Mans Series to the list

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Filed under: Motorsports, Audi

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Audi R10 in action

If Audi was a greater beneficiary of the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” adage, they would have trounced Mercedes and BMW in sales long ago. The house of the four rings took the 24 Hours of Le Mans, then they claimed the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), and now Audi extends its arms once again to grab the European Le Mans Series championship (LMS) trophy.

In fact, by finishing first and fourth at Silverstone with two Audi R10s, Audi takes the driver’s title (Alex Prémat and Mike Rockenfeller), the manufacturer’s title, and the team title. It’s only real competition was Peugeot, which walks away empty handed even though it won four of the five LMS races, had two cars on the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and had pole position for every race. Next year’s battle for Franco-German supremacy should be even better. Make the jump for Audi’s press release.

Gallery: Audi at 2008 Le Mans

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Lexus returning to Targa Newfoundland with GS 450h

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Filed under: Motorsports, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green, Lexus, Canada

At last year’s Targa Newfoundland, driver Mark Lachapelle brought his Lexus GS 450h — yeah, that’s a hybrid — home 18th overall, and sixth in his division. This year he’ll return to the 2,200-kilometer race which runs over six days through the central and eastern part of the island.

The 339 hp Lexus is the only one of last year’s hybrid contestants to return, and is kitted for duty with just a safety cage, performance exhaust and upgraded shock absorbers. Slotted into the modern division, this year’s race will pit the Japanese hybrid against big bore Americana: among other competitors, Ralph Gilles and Karen Wagner are scheduled to drive a Dodge Challenger SRT in the same class.

Targa Newfoundland runs from September 13-20, and if you want to keep up with the action in a timely manner, check out Autonet.ca. For you French speakers, go to the French version of Autonet.ca, or PassionPerformance.ca.

[Source: Lexus]

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F1: Ferrari holds on to its Finn — Raikkonen extends to 2010

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari

Ferrari announced during the first practice day of this weekend’s Monza GP that Kimi Raikkonen’s contract has been extended by one year. This mean’s he’s locked into service with the scuderia until the end of 2010, which is the same time Felipe Massa’s contract runs out. Terms of the extension weren’t disclosed, but the fact that Ferrari re-signed the Iceman means they aren’t nearly as worried about his recent form as the rest of the paddock appears to be. It also means that Fernando Alonso can now decide where he wants to go for at least two years and get the silly season officially over with.