29 Dec 2022

TK Goes Electric

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81371"] source: Audi Australia, words: Patrick Morda, photos: Robert Fischer Undoubtedly one of the finest racing drivers of the modern era, Tom Kristensen never drove a fully-electric car in his racing career – but he has quite a soft sport for his daily driver RS e-tron GT. It’s surprising just how quiet it can be at the Audi Motorsport Headquarters in Neuburg – just north of the brand’s Ingolstadt HQ. Off in the distance a ...
7 Feb 2022

Unfair Advantage Podcast: Tom Kristensen, “Mr. Le Mans”, Talks Biography, Documentaries, F1 “Drive to Survive” and Le Mans 2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68420"] Over the summer we caught up via conference platform with Audi Sport and Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen for a chat about his biography "Mr. Le Mans". The book is as much about the man as it is about racing, which led to a conversation about documentaries like "Truth in 24" and the "F1 Drive to Survive" series by Netflix. We also got Tom's take on Le Mans 2023 and Audi's return. "Mr. Le Mans" is published by Euro Publishing. It can be found...
4 Feb 2021

Video of the Day: Tom Kristensen’s Ultimate Man Cave

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="57763"] words: Bill, photo: NBC Sports Tom Kristensen...need I say more to this crowd? He's known for winning a couple of races here and there. Recently, he was interviewed on NBC Sports while the Rolex 24 at Daytona was on in the background. He was back in Denmark in his house; specifically in his Ultimate Man Cave® (ok not technically registered but it should be). As the interview progresses, Tom picks up his laptop and takes us on a tour. A...
4 Dec 2020

Weathered 2005 Le Mans Winning Audi R8 1:8 Scale by Amalgam

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="56133"] source: Amalgam Collection Editor's note: With the excitement that Audi is likely headed back to Le Mans by 2023, it was timely that this Audi R8 popped up on my Facebook wall. Amalgam Collection is known for their highly-detailed limited edition models and you can't get more limited than this: only 15 of these almost 2 feet long models will be built. The price? $8,794. It's on preorder now and as soon as your model is completed, they wi...
18 Jun 2020

The First of Many: Audi Celebrates 20 Years Since Its Victory at Le Mans

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="48535"] source: Audi Australia, photos:Audi Sport Two decades ago this month, Audi celebrated the first of what would become the most dominant performance in endurance racing in the modern era. It was the start of one of the most extraordinary chapters in motorsport. A story of dominance that  has rarely been seen and will perhaps never be seen again. In only its second attempt at the race acknowledged as the most gruelling endurance race on...
6 Nov 2019

S1:E8 Unfair Advantage Podcast: Tom Kristensen Part 1: Space-Shuttle-Side Chat with Mr. Le Mans at Audi Club Nationals 2019

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32673"] Yes, Virginia...we still have a podcast. George & I have been busy with traveling to Avantoberfest, meeting in Herndon (Audi HQ), getting the q4_2019 issue of quattro Magazine to bed, and prepping/working the National Event in the D.C. are so we apologize for not airing more episodes. BUT during that time, we did record some podcast including a 800-mile roundtrip in an Audi e-tron and an in-depth interview with Tom Kristensen. In...
24 Oct 2019

Video: Space-Shuttle-Side Chat with Tom Kristensen at Audi Club Nationals

If you missed this year's Audi Club Nationals, then fear not... you didn't miss out entirely. The event culminated in a space-shuttle-side chat with Tom Kristensen at the Smithsonian's gargantuan Udvar Hazy Air & Space museum. Video of Mr. Le Mans' conversation can be found below or directly on YouTube HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26EYsFW5X9o&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1NX64nM6OVV8l_wbF2EUm9VCx5aE_yP7Hbmy0LttiVPjbPYcbqQ_LGmwE
14 Oct 2019

New Audi A6 allroad Will Be At The Audi Club Nationals 2019

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36598"] In addition to Tom Kristensen and Audi of America president Daniel Weissland, the new Audi A6 allroad will be joining the Audi Club Nationals 2019 held at the Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, VA. Come see the A6 allroad at the Audi Oktober Concours and Tech Talks on Saturday. It may also show up for the VIP Dinner on Friday night. Be a part of this exclusive showing of the return of the A6 allroad. It's a year for anniversaries so ...
8 Oct 2019

Audi RS 4 Avant Debuts At DTM Finale Hockenheim

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36429"] words: Bill, photos: Audi Sport While going through over 435 photos from the DTM finale at Hockenheim (won by Nico Müller followed by Mike Rockenfeller and René Rast), we came across these photos from the Audi Thrill Zone. Apparently the Audi RS 4 Avant made its debut there with René Rast behind the wheel...woof. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="36432"] This would be how I would order my RS 4 Avant...if we ...
28 Sep 2019

Audi of America President Daniel Weissland Will Join The Audi Club Nationals Event

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="35616"] Audi Club North America is pleased to announce that recently named Audi of America President Daniel Weissland will join the Audi Club Nationals event in Leesburg, Virginia on October 18 as part of the event’s Hosted Dinner. He joins other notable table hosts, including record Le Mans winning driver Tom Kristensen, plus Audi of America product planners, industry experts and more. A German National, Weissland began his car...
23 Sep 2019

Tom Kristensen, Audi Club Nationals, A Track Day…Oh My

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="34152"] Mingle with Tom and Audi of America employees plus join us for an HPD Mention Tom Kristensen to the average person and they may know the name but not the significance. Mention Tom to an Audi fan? How much time do you have? Tom is the most successful race car driver in sports car history. We all know he won Le Mans  nine time, six of them consecutively but did you know he also won races in every single series he’s ever r...
16 Sep 2019

Tom Kristensen – The Story Of My Life (Video) And Special Guest Of Audi Club North America

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="34152"] words: Bill, video stills: Goodwood Road & Racing , photos: George Achorn, Audi AG Mention Tom Kristensen to the average person and they may know the name but not the significance. Mention Tom to an Audi fan? How much time do you have? Tom is the most successful race car driver in sports car history. We all know he won Le Mans ninetime, six of them consecutively but did you know he also won races in every single series he's ever rac...
24 Aug 2019

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? Tom Kristensen To Attend Audi Club Nationals 2019

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32673"] words: George, photos: George Achorn, Audi Sport Audi Club is pleased to confirm that legendary Audi Sport Le Mans driver Tom Kristensen will attend and take part in Audi Club Nationals 2019 planned for October 16-20 in the Washington, DC metro area and near Audi of America headquarters. In the world of sportscar racing and Le Mans, there is no more winning driver than Tom Kristensen. The 52-year old Dane won Le Mans no less than nine tim...
20 Aug 2019

Three Audi Drivers Extend Lead of the Standings

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32546"] source: Audi Sport Kelvin van der Linde/Patric Niederhauser with a 40-point advantage in ADAC GT Masters standings Antti Buri with Audi RS 3 LMS clearly in front in ADAC TCR Germany drivers’ classification American debut for Audi R8 LMS GT2 The drivers and teams from Audi Sport customer racing were happy not only in the ADAC GT Masters and the ADAC TCR Germany at the Nürburgring. A victory in Sweden and two podium finishes in Russ...
1 Aug 2019

The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering at Monterey Car Week 2019

  [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="33920"] Named for the golf lodge on whose lush grounds it is held, “The Quail” may very well be the most exclusive car event of the weekend. Tickets are three figures and sell out quickly after becoming available. Security is tight, though incredible food and celebrities are plentiful once inside. All that said, it’s obvious that Quail is enthusiast produced. Fireside chats with racing legends, car and concept reveals, e...
8 Jul 2019

First Victories This Season for Audi in Japan and in North America

source: Audi Sport Audi R8 LMS evolution scores first win in Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia String of success for Audi Sport customer racing in DMV GTC at Hockenheim First victory this season for Audi RS 3 LMS in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge The month of July started with excellent results for the Audi R8 LMS in Japan, Germany and Portugal, and with victories for the Audi RS 3 LMS in North America, China and Italy. Audi R8 LMS GT3 First victory this season in Japan: The new ...
1 Jul 2019

First victory of the Audi R8 LMS in Blancpain GT Series this season

source: Audi Sport) Vanthoor/Weerts win at Misano for Belgian Audi Club Team WRT Audi R8 LMS GT4 remains unbeaten in Canada Tom Kristensen drives demo laps at Spielberg Audi Sport customer racing scored further successes with its customer teams last weekend. In round two of the Blancpain GT World Challenge Europe, the Audi R8 LMS drove to its first victory this season. The Audi R8 LMS GT4 triumphed again in the Canadian Touring Car Championship and clinched podium finishes in the United St...
27 Mar 2019

Tom Kristensen Thrills Audience in Audi RS 5 DTM

source: Audi Sport Le Mans record winner back in DTM cockpit as a “taxi driver” More than 750 guests attend event of Audi’s partner MASCOT® WORKWEAR From 2004 to 2009, Tom Kristensen was racing for Audi in the DTM. At a four-day event hosted by Audi’s partner MASCOT® WORKWEAR in Denmark, the Le Mans record winner celebrated a short “comeback.” Kristensen became famous primarily due to his nine triumphs in the Le Mans 24 Hours. However, with n...
28 Nov 2018

‘Mr Le Mans’ Tom Kristensen And World Rally X Champion Johan Kristoffersson Team Up At ROC Mexico

source: Race of Champions Greats from two very different motorsport disciplines have become the latest drivers to sign up for January’s Race Of Champions in Mexico City, joining Sebastian Vettel, David Coulthard and Mick Schumacher in the field Tom Kristensen is the most successful driver in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours, with a record nine victories Johan Kristoffersson is the reigning FIA World Rallycross Champion, having completely dominated the series for the l...
15 Jun 2018

Audi Is Not At Le Mans This Year…But It’s There In Spirit (Plus Spotter’s Guide)

[words: Bill Cho, spotter guide: Andy Blackmore Design, photos: Audi Sport] Audi withdrew from Le Mans in 2016 and Audi fans have been in mourning ever since. While the R8s and R18s may be silent, flashes of Audi's past are back at the track this year. André Lotterer, 3-time winner of Le Mans, will be driving the LMP1 #1 Rebellion R13-Gibson. He starts P3 behind the two Toyota TS050 Hybrids who secured the front row. Look for the #1 Rebellion Racing R13-Gibson with red mirrors and wi...