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Qualifying for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 begins on Saturday, with several racers vying for a spot in arguably the most famous race in the world at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

It's not often a driver gets the chance to compete in one of the most famous races in the world with their childhood hero as a teammate

For a driver, any driver, that bomb is a potential minefield where a mental misstep, or the unfortunate circumstance of being caught up in another driver's incident, or a breakdown of the car, or the politics of a sanctioning body can end your dreams of participating in the most famous race in the world.

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The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the oldest and most famous motor races in the world.

There were horse races for everybody at the world's famous resorts last week, but none could equal the feature at the track they call The Spa, where a young colt turned in an old - pro performance

Among the drivers jockeying for those final spots in the world's most famous race will be Ed Carpenter, who was cleared to race after his violent Saturday crash, Bryan Clauson and Oriol Servia, who also crashed.

In Sunday night's final of the 100 meters — the event in which Bolt, now 25, won the 2008 Olympic gold medal and the»09 world title, lowering the world record from 9.72 to 9.58 seconds — the world's most famous runner false - started and was disqualified from the racIn Sunday night's final of the 100 meters — the event in which Bolt, now 25, won the 2008 Olympic gold medal and the»09 world title, lowering the world record from 9.72 to 9.58 seconds — the world's most famous runner false - started and was disqualified from the racin which Bolt, now 25, won the 2008 Olympic gold medal and the»09 world title, lowering the world record from 9.72 to 9.58 seconds — the world's most famous runner false - started and was disqualified from the race.

Daily fitness and technical training at the Iffley Road facilities is required by those wanting to compete in what is arguably the most famous rowing competition in the world, the 180 - year old Boat Race against Cambridge.

Now we've had our first look at the very orange livery two - time F1 champion Alonso will run at the world - famous IndyCar race, following on from McLaren's move to the bold colour in F1 this year.

It also still races at Long Beach, one of the most famous street circuits in the world.

It was in the Welsh Liberal Democrat 2011 manifesto for Wales to bid for the Tour de France, and with the world - famous race visiting England this year, the possibility of visiting Wales in the future is even greater.

This watch is inspired by the cars in the world famous race, and it shows in its sleek contours, rugged design and straightforward masculine aesthetic.

For instance, sampling Martin Luther King's famous «I have a dream» speech is a well worn - trope within rap, R&B and pop, but here it is re-fashioned to represent the current world in which attitudes to race and sexuality are changing in certain «woke» circles, but perhaps getting more regressive as a reactionary result from others.

... you play the role of Ryan McKane, son of world famous racing car drive James McKane and brother to the equally famous Donnie McKane who is making headlines in the racing world.

The film, based on the lives of the two famous racers, captures the climax of their collision in the 1976 world championship that came down to the final race and that also featured a crash that left Lauda's face terribly burned.

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War Horse Vauxhall — David Burgess-Wise examines the rôle played by the Vauxhall D - Type in the First World War, and drives the example in the manufacturer's collection / The Pomeroy Trophy at 60 — Peter McFadyen tells the story of the VSCC's event for finding the best sports touring car, and explains the arcane formulae behind it / The 1926 - 27 Grand Prix Talbot - Darracqs, part three — In the third and final part of his series about these famous racers, Simon Moore investigates the fate of each / Auto - biography: Cally Callomon — Matthew Bell visits this art director, Vintage car owner and bicycle fanatic, and learns about his career and hobbies / Peugeot Racing Engineers 2: Louis Verdet Sébastien Faurès Fustel de Coulanges looks at the career of this engineer, whose influence spread far beyond motoring / The Ballot 2LS, part eight — Our Publisher concludes his series on the twin cam Ballot 2LS, listing the cars known to have existed but which have now disappearin the First World War, and drives the example in the manufacturer's collection / The Pomeroy Trophy at 60 — Peter McFadyen tells the story of the VSCC's event for finding the best sports touring car, and explains the arcane formulae behind it / The 1926 - 27 Grand Prix Talbot - Darracqs, part three — In the third and final part of his series about these famous racers, Simon Moore investigates the fate of each / Auto - biography: Cally Callomon — Matthew Bell visits this art director, Vintage car owner and bicycle fanatic, and learns about his career and hobbies / Peugeot Racing Engineers 2: Louis Verdet Sébastien Faurès Fustel de Coulanges looks at the career of this engineer, whose influence spread far beyond motoring / The Ballot 2LS, part eight — Our Publisher concludes his series on the twin cam Ballot 2LS, listing the cars known to have existed but which have now disappearin the manufacturer's collection / The Pomeroy Trophy at 60 — Peter McFadyen tells the story of the VSCC's event for finding the best sports touring car, and explains the arcane formulae behind it / The 1926 - 27 Grand Prix Talbot - Darracqs, part three — In the third and final part of his series about these famous racers, Simon Moore investigates the fate of each / Auto - biography: Cally Callomon — Matthew Bell visits this art director, Vintage car owner and bicycle fanatic, and learns about his career and hobbies / Peugeot Racing Engineers 2: Louis Verdet Sébastien Faurès Fustel de Coulanges looks at the career of this engineer, whose influence spread far beyond motoring / The Ballot 2LS, part eight — Our Publisher concludes his series on the twin cam Ballot 2LS, listing the cars known to have existed but which have now disappearIn the third and final part of his series about these famous racers, Simon Moore investigates the fate of each / Auto - biography: Cally Callomon — Matthew Bell visits this art director, Vintage car owner and bicycle fanatic, and learns about his career and hobbies / Peugeot Racing Engineers 2: Louis Verdet Sébastien Faurès Fustel de Coulanges looks at the career of this engineer, whose influence spread far beyond motoring / The Ballot 2LS, part eight — Our Publisher concludes his series on the twin cam Ballot 2LS, listing the cars known to have existed but which have now disappeared

Stanaway was scheduled to drive a Subaru WRX STi race car developed and prepared by Prodrive out of Banbury, England, a company famous for its exploits in the World Rally Championship with Subaru several years ago.

Le Mans Legend features a field of 60 cars that race the full 8.5 - mile circuit, and you'll see everyone who's famous in the world of classic cars.

Here is the chance to see Corvette Racing against the world's best GT cars in the most famous race of all.

Ahead of difficult test in world's most famous endurance race LE MANS, France — Members of Corvette Racing met with media at the Circuit des 24 Heures on Wednesday ahead of the first practice and qualifying session for the 90th anniversary running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Team goes for eighth class victory since 2001 at 24 Hours LE MANS, France — Each year in the middle of June, the road - racing universe turns its eyes to the Sarthe region of France for the world's most famous endurance event.

The Krider Racing Nissan Sentra SE - R takes second place at the world famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the ChumpCar 7.5 hour enduro.

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is about rarely seen race cars that are authentic and historic, showcased not on a lawn but at speed at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the world - famous 2.238 - mile circuit nestled in the hills of Monterey.

David King said: «We will be running a series of exclusive track day events commencing in 2016 that will offer the opportunity for these customers to explore their driving capabilities, and the car's performance potential, on some of the world's most famous and glamorous race circuits.»

Chevrolet's two - car factory road racing team will also return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in pursuit of a sixth GT1 title in the world's most famous sports car race.

The current FIA World Endurance Championship GTE Pro leader, Aston Martin Racing is running an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the world - famous 24 - hour endurance race, and the V12 - powered charger will carry the luxury hotel group's branding as it challenges the 200 - strong grid for the raceWorld Endurance Championship GTE Pro leader, Aston Martin Racing is running an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the world - famous 24 - hour endurance race, and the V12 - powered charger will carry the luxury hotel group's branding as it challenges the 200 - strong grid for the raceworld - famous 24 - hour endurance race, and the V12 - powered charger will carry the luxury hotel group's branding as it challenges the 200 - strong grid for the race win.

Chasing his fifth 24 Hours of Le Mans title, and coming into the world's most famous endurance race on the back of two consecutive wins in the American Le Mans Series, Olly had every reason to be hopeful of a positive result.

The new 2017 Nissan GT - R NISMO made its debut today at the famous Nürburgring race course, known as the one of the longest and most challenging race tracks in the world.

The bodywork of the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 comes in a new colour for MINI, namely Connaught Green — harking back to the famous colour of British race cars of the 1950s and 60s era.

Nürburgring, GERMANY (May 27, 2016)- The new 2017 Nissan GT - R NISMO made its debut today at the famous Nürburgring race course, known as the one of the longest and most challenging race tracks in the world.

The 16 year gap between the AMR1 and the DBR9 was the longest period in the history of Aston Martin that the marque had not competed at the worlds most famous motor race.

Made famous from competing in the SCCA and the Pirelli World Challenge racing series in 2016.

In what turned out to be one of the most exciting and dramatic races at the 24 Hour of Le Mans, Audi's technology, this year iterated through the R18 TDI, has one again proved superior by winning the 79th edition of the world's most famous endurance competition.

This weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans brought joy and despair to teams up and down the pit lane in equal measure, and Corvette Racing's Oliver Gavin experienced both during the world's most famous, and toughest, sportscar race.

The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), organizer of the world's most famous sports car race, has recognized Corvette's rich racing heritage by naming the section of the Le Mans circuit between Virage Du Pont and Maison Blanche in honor of America's iconic performance car.

The fact that only a few years later, a triumphant Maserati captured back - to - back victories in «The World's Most Famous Race,» remains at the heart of Maserati's legend today.

LE MANS, France — Each year in the middle of June, the road - racing universe turns its eyes to the Sarthe region of France for the world's most famous endurance event.

The Krider Racing Nissan Sentra SE - R takes second place at the world famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the ChumpCar 7.5 hour...

In keeping with Genesis Coupe color names selected at launch, all new color names are derived from world - famous racing circuits and their most challenging track segments.

UPDATE 08/19/11: Mazda has come out with a new video featuring the MX5 - GT taking a hot lap around the world famous Spa Francorchamps race track in Belgium.

SCORE Baja 1000 To Air On NBC In a new agreement between SCORE and AURA360, the world's most famous desert race will air as a one - hour special on NBC in DecembeIn a new agreement between SCORE and AURA360, the world's most famous desert race will air as a one - hour special on NBC in Decembein December.

The new 2017 Nissan GT - R NISMO today made its world debut at the famous Nürburgring race course, known as one of the longest and most challenging race tracks in the...

This is, after all, the same car that went around the Nurburgring, arguably the world's most famous race track, in just 7:10.92, good enough to place fourth overall, trailing only the Porsche 918 Spyder (the current record holder), the Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce, and the Nissan GT - R.

The New Generation i30 has been developed and tested in Europe performing accelerated durability tests and dynamic testing on the most demanding race track in the world, the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife, as well as undergoing rigorous public - road testing throughout Europe from the coldest winter testing conditions in Sweden to trailer testing in the Alps and hot weather testing in the south of Spain to ensure that the high expectations of European customers are met.

The race will feature a grid of 20 of these specially prepped Jaguars on some of the most famous tracks in the world currently used for FIA Formula E Championships.

Called the Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition, the modern GT40 tribute comes painted in black with the matching silver - stripe livery of the Mark II GT40 race car that was part of the famous 1 -2-3 Ford finish in the world - famous endurance race.

Briscoe will reunite with Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen in the No. 63 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R for the world - famous endurance sports car race set for June 13 - 14.

At the end of the month, spectators at the world famous Nüreburgring Nordschleife will be able to watch as Toyota Motorsport GmbH attempts to race around the track in record time.

Located in the Santa Cruz mountains just north of the world - famous Laguna Seca race track, Canepa sells and restores high - end collectible race cars and sports cars, and clearly, the shop did its homework before turning a wrench on this M1.