Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Will Porsche (be allowed to) Take Le Mans?
Well certainly not this year. The last outright victory Porsche enjoyed was in 1998 using the 911 GT1-98, at this time the maker was still in control of it's destiny.
Now that has all changed. VW AG is now the controller of destiny, not only for Porsche, but for Audi as well - Le Mans winner 9 of past 11 years. Porsche CEO Matthias Muller has stated that a LMP project is being considered, but followed that up with "the only problem is Audi". Will VW AG allow competition from within?
The phrase "racing strengthens the breed" comes to mind, also realizing that someone's feelings would be hurt...
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
1986 Start of Le Mans
The FIA Group C category from 1982-1993 was dominated by Porsche with the 956/962 series cars. Tough competition from Jaguar, Lancia, Sauber, and Mazda through-out the series life span kept things interesting though, yes Porsche won in '86.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
1977: A lap with Jurgen Barth at Le Mans
Watch Jurgen mix it up with his 934 & 935 predecessors in the open cockpit 936/77. Along with Ickx & Haywood, the #4 car limped home to victory on 5 cylinders - with an 11 lap lead over the Mirage Renault.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Actu Auto - Porsche: a victory contender in the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours• - LeMans.org
Actu Auto - Porsche: a victory contender in the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours• - LeMans.org
Porsche's last attempt on an overall Le Mans victory was aborted before it ever got to race in 2000.
Although the 911s will be aplenty, and _maybe_ even a remote chance of the 918RSR running, all this talk of Porsche in the top spot are a bit premature, as neither car is a prototype killer.
Porsche's last attempt on an overall Le Mans victory was aborted before it ever got to race in 2000.
Although the 911s will be aplenty, and _maybe_ even a remote chance of the 918RSR running, all this talk of Porsche in the top spot are a bit premature, as neither car is a prototype killer.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tribute To Alice
On January 7th of 2011 our beloved cat Alice passed due to health reasons. She was quite a character, always letting you know when the food bowl was not completely full, or when it was time to go out on the patio.
She lived for 17 years and we're grateful for each day that she was here and especially that she was with us for 2010 Christmas.
She will always be loved and remembered, but can never be replaced.
She lived for 17 years and we're grateful for each day that she was here and especially that she was with us for 2010 Christmas.
She will always be loved and remembered, but can never be replaced.
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