Sentences with phrase «sports car race»

The new prototype is the first diesel car in the world to win a major sports car race.

The lessons learned during that rain - soaked day and night of racing formed the foundation for Corvette Racing's six GTS / GT1 class wins in the world's most prestigious sports car race.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Corvette's first participation in the world's most prestigious sports car race.

«Our team has been preparing the C7.R race cars for the past 12 months, focused on delivering the right combination of performance, durability and efficiency for this iconic sports car race.»

It was an unfortunate weekend for all the American Le Mans Series entrants who had made the journey to France for the world's greatest sports car race as all of them experienced misfortune in some form or other, with many failing to see the chequered flag.

We believe none of this should make much difference to Jaguar fans, who now find their marque squarely back in the sports car 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.

Both cars ran the full two - hour second session with all six drivers turning laps in preparation for the world's most celebrated sports car race.

In June we celebrated Corvette's fifth win in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's greatest sports car race.

Lastly, Corvette Racing has enjoyed international success in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's biggest sports car race, with six class victories since 2001, the latest in 2009.

Tickets for the tribute include a discounted four - day entry package to all the events happening at Daytona with the HSR Classic 24 Hour sports car race so come out and learn about John Greenwood's legacy and then see all the historic sports car racers which include Corvettes, Porsches, Ferraris, Jaguars, Camaros, Mustangs, Cobras, Mopar and more.

Both cars must be completely refreshed and rebuilt after racing twice around the clock in the world's greatest — and most grueling — sports car race.

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Corvette's first visit to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, GM has opened up the media archives and is showing this 1960 documentary which captures Corvette's first class win at the historic sports car race.

Official practice and qualifying for the world's most prestigious sports car race will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight on June 11 and 12.

Qualifying will continue with a second session on Thursday evening to set the grid for the 75th running of the world's most revered sports car race.

LE MANS, France — Corvette Racing finished the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans for the 12th time in 13 attempts as both the No. 73 and No. 74 Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars were running at the finish of the world's most demanding sports car race.

The competition has been intense and the obstacles formidable — but the challenge has never been greater than in this year's edition of the world's biggest and most prestigious sports car 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.

«It is most fitting that Corvette will pace the field for the 65th running of America's classic sports car race.»

Corvette Racing fans will be able to give the American Le Mans Series» most successful team a grand send - off before the twin Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars begin their transatlantic journey to France, where they'll compete in the world's biggest sports car race on June 12 - 13.

Good tests indeed for the world's biggest sports car race.

LE MANS, France, June 9, 2011 — At midnight in Le Mans, the field was set for the 59th running of the world's greatest sports car race.

Qualifying will continue with a second four - hour session on Thursday evening to set the starting grid for the 76th running of the world's most revered sports car race.

The combination of open - wheel and sports car race craft makes these two ladies formidable series contenders.

Corvette's Milestone 50th Anniversary at Le Mans Opens New Chapter for Corvette Racing in GT2 Category LE MANS, France — This year's 24 Hours of Le Mans marks the 50th anniversary of Corvette's first participation in the world's most celebrated sports car race.

What It Takes to Win Le Mans What does it take to win the world's most prestigious sports car race?

Drivers Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell and Jan Magnussen piloted their No. 63 Compuware Corvette C6.R to a runner - up finish in the GT1 class and sixth overall in the world's most prestigious sports car race.

CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING: Halfway Report Team going for 12th class victory since 1999 at 12 Hours SEBRING, Fla. (March 17, 2018)-- Corvette Racing entered the second half of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Advance Auto Parts well positioned for a shot at its fourth consecutive class victory in America's oldest sports car race.

It's where I won my first sports car race in a prototype in the ALMS.

«We know what it means to the fans to have the Corvettes race at Le Mans, and we're looking forward to competing in the world's greatest sports car race for the 11th consecutive year.»

SEBRING, Fla. (March 17, 2018)-- Corvette Racing entered the second half of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Advance Auto Parts well positioned for a shot at its fourth consecutive class victory in America's oldest sports car race.

Last year the No. 73 Compuware Corvette C6.R driven by Tommy Milner, Antonio Garcia, and Olivier Beretta scored a come - from - behind victory to capture Corvette Racing's seventh class title in the world's biggest sports car race.

Le Mans Timetable Practice for the world's most prestigious sports car race will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight on June 10 and qualifying from 7 p.m. to midnight on June 11.

This year's edition of the world's most prestigious sports car race has special significance for Corvette Racing.

The team will add to that total when it fields its two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs in the 66th annual running of America's oldest sports car race.

But when the opportunity to hire the Mount Panorama circuit arose in the days following last weekend's 12 - Hour sports car race, it couldn't resist the chance to launch its brand - new «halo» model at Australia's most famous racetrack.

Qualifying for the world's most prestigious sports car race will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, June 11.

Fans will be able to give the series» most successful team a spirited send - off before the Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars begin their transatlantic journey to France, where they will compete in the world's most prestigious sports car race on June 12 - 13.

2012 was the 50th running of the race which had begun as a three - hour duration sports car race in 1962.

As the only American to win his class four times at Le Mans, Corvette Racing driver Johnny O'Connell is acutely aware of the impact of the world's greatest sports car race.

Now we are very proud to provide fans with even more opportunities to experience the magic of Le Mans and to see Corvette take on a field of world - class competitors in the most demanding sports car race on the planet.»

Johnny O'Connell, Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia scored Corvette Racing's sixth class victory in the world's biggest sports car race with the No. 63 Compuware Corvette C6.R.

A third camera in the Corvette Racing garage will take viewers inside the world's most prestigious sports car race.

Now 11 years later, Taylor is returning to Le Mans — not as a spectator, but as a driver in the world's most prestigious sports car race.

The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is America's oldest sports car race, and the 62nd running of the Florida classic is set for this weekend.

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.

Competing in the world's greatest sports car race is motivation enough, but the memory of last year's runner - up finish in the GT1 class still rankles.

America's premier sports car team has made winning America's oldest sports car race almost routine with 10 victories, nine pole positions and six fastest race laps in 18 appearances.

SEBRING, Fla. (March 18, 2017)-- Corvette Racing stormed to a stunning class victory in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida on Saturday — its third straight in North America's oldest endurance sports car race.

It's ideal for sports cars and ideal for developing sports cars, and it's no wonder the world's greatest sports car race evolved at Le Mans on a circuit of public roads just like this.