Sentences with phrase «race history»

The $ 2.6 million payday was the largest in racing history.

So, the car up for sale is pretty special and has a decent amount of racing history behind it.

Its name highlighted the continuity with the generation of 8 - cylinder cars which wrote one of the finest chapters in motor racing history back in the 1930s.

For 10 years, a group of French enthusiasts have fought the good fight, to save a piece of motor racing history for us all.

Two of them were favorites, and the other was a second choice, and if ever there was a chance this was a day to make racing history.

As a designer, our unique racing history really does inspire us to take chances with design for future cars.

She is a driver, model, spokeswoman and arguably one of the most successful woman in racing history.

It's the first time in motor racing history that that's happened.

It also signals the start of a new chapter in Corvette Racing history with the Le Mans debut of the second - generation Corvette C6.R in the fiercely contested GT2 category.

Chevrolet will salute this rich racing history with a special Corvette Legends of Le Mans display at Laguna Seca, and drivers Thompson and Guldstrand will attend the event.

DETROIT (July 22, 2014)-- There is no shortage of Chevrolet racing history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Now as Chevrolet celebrates its 100th birthday and Corvette Racing commemorates the 10th anniversary of its first class win in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2001, Corvette Racing is seeking to write another chapter in Chevrolet's rich racing history with its first victory in the GTE Pro (formerly GT2) category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

There is a lot of drag racing history on the Central Coast and Bay Area.

DETROIT (Jan. 24, 2017)-- One year ago, Corvette Racing produced one of the most iconic finishes in sports car racing history in the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

Bentley says the name channels its long racing history, as it won five of the first eight Le Mans and six overall.

In the largest celebration this year outside of Munich, BMW will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding and its illustrious racing history at the four premiere events of Monterey Car Week from August 18 - 21 in Monterey, California.

The Montero (Pajero) makes endurance race history by winning the triple crown in its first appearance at the Paris - Dakar Rally, widely considered the world's toughest race.

Extensive race history file with video, invoices, photos, articles and SAAC authentication.

On October 2, 1964, Walt Arfons» Wingfoot Express, with Tom Green at the wheel, earned a place in land - speed racing history by setting a new record of 413.20 mph, besting the previous 407.45 mark set the previous year by Craig Breedlove.

While the car was both alloy - bodied and Ferrari Classiche certified, a lack of period race history for this competition model likely helped to tamper bids.

DETROIT — There is no shortage of Chevrolet racing history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Road America figures prominently in Corvette's rich 50 - year racing history.

The top betting year in U.S. racing history saw the major award go to Nashua for a sensational record in a season of many other distinguished performances

Racer Alain de Cadenet does some laps in his Mille Miglia - winning car and traces the Monterey Peninsula's storied racing history

This was a race car without an impressive race history, campaigned in club - level racing events by its first owner, rather than in professional series with top - flight teams and drivers.

Lot # 1153.1 - Fully restored with awesome black exterior with a black vinyl roof and gorgeous red interior, this car is a rare piece of Ford racing history.

Chevrolet Corvette to Be Honored as First American Manufacturer in Sebring Hall of Fame SEBRING, Fla. — Corvette's racing history runs deep at Sebring International Raceway.

While you can tell this is still a Tacoma, new styling cues like LED daytime running lights and an exterior design inspired by Toyota's off - road race history set it apart from past trucks.

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Secretariat had one of the greatest runs in horse racing history at the Belmont Stakes.

For the first time in New York racing history the weather cancelled out a program.

Billy Haughton obviously has high expectations for his boy, but then Billy himself is something of an overachiever, being merely the most successful trainer - driver in harness racing history.

Last night saw arguably one of the most important moments in sim - racing history when 20 Formula E drivers raced against 10 professional sim - racers in Las Vegas for a $ 1 million prize pot.

These can range from «Moments in Motorsports» to «The Race Driver Experience» and see you re-creating famous moments in racing history such as the Ferrari and Ford rivalry at LeMans, to experiencing the thrill of being the race car driver behind the wheel of an IndyCar at Indianapolis.

A similar lack of race history also hampered the 1994 333 SP sports racer, which failed to meet reserve at a high bid of $ 3,085,500.

The 340/375 MM would carry on a prominent racing history with three World Champions at the helm before being imported to the U.S. in 1954.

Regardless of the unsuccessful race history, the Kar Kraft Boss is ripe for participation in Trans - Am reunions and historic racing leagues.

Take a walk through racing history and the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in the photo gallery below.

Two cars stand out: a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB «Speciale,» a one - off preproduction car built and used by Pininfarina at period auto shows throughout Europe, and a 1956 Jaguar D - type that has some privateer racing history but is painted red, out of character for a British car.

Called the 911 Carrera S Endurance Racing Edition, it not only celebrates Porsche's success with its high - powered prototypes but also the 911's exceptional racing history.

Designer Gioacchino Colombo helped shape Alfetta, the most enduring single - seater in modern racing history.

Nissan Racing History to be Celebrated as Featured Marque at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 23 - 26