20 Nov 2017

Macau Grand Prix Always a Thriller (Video)

 by: George Achorn This past weekend was the Macau Grand Prix, a race of GT3 cars such as the Audi R8 LMS that takes place on one of the world's tightest circuits on any racing calendar, though in this case on the FIA GT World Cup. As you might expect, the race provided plenty of thrilling moments, including one of the most expensive pile-ups of racecars we think we've seen in a very long time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1n8F4uClUU In the first situation, there was no Audi at fau...
15 Oct 2017

One-Two for Audi in California 8 Hours

source: Audi Sport Laguna Seca, CA– Audi Sport celebrated a one-two win at the first U.S. event of the Intercontinental GT Challenge. At the California 8 Hours, Pierre Kaffer, Kelvin van der Linde and Markus Winkelhock in the Audi R8 LMS from Audi Sport Team Magnus crossed the finish line with a 2.488-second advantage in front of the sister car from Audi Sport Team Land. “Sincere congratulations to our winners, Pierre Kaffer, Kelvin van der Linde and Markus Winkelhock. Following Au...
8 Oct 2017

IMSA: Audi Wins Petit Le Mans

source: Audi Sport Neuburg – Montaplast by Land-Motorsport brought the curtain down on the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a stunning victory in the Petit Le Mans (7 October). Denied a GTD class victory by a mere 0.293secs in the opening Rolex 24 At Daytona, Connor De Phillippi (USA), Christopher Mies (D) and Sheldon van der Linde (ZA) swept their Audi R8 LMS to a 15.518-second win in the 10-hour race at Road Atlanta – the team’s only third IMSA race of the year. Chr...