Archive for June, 2008

Summer of Love

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

By A.C. Guillermo

Now that we know Big Brown, Peugeot and Hillary Clinton are the big losers of the summer, we can take a look at the big winners:  most notably, the Rolex Series, Roger E. and the ISC. (more…)

French Fried

Monday, June 16th, 2008

By A.C. Guillermo

As I sit in my condo here in Daytona Beach, anxiously awaiting the Rolex Series “home game” here in a few weeks, I must reflect on that ponderous event over in France known as the 24 Heures du Mans. (more…)

Murphy’s Prototype Punter’s Guide

Friday, June 13th, 2008

The Bear’s completed his world famous Le Mans Tip Sheet. Not one to follow the crowd, and a firm believer that the race doesn’t always go to the swift. Particularly in endurance sports car racing. Step up to the betting window.

Murphy’s Prototype Tip Sheet to the 76th 24 Heures du Mans

87. The Lion, a Black Swan, and Salzburg

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Debutants

The ex-Oreca Saleen S7Rs have been testing at Willow Springs with – in the words of their namesake owner – “the goal of running a number of races towards the end of the season.” A Road America debut? (more…)

History Lesson (and AC’s Mailbag)

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

By A.C. Guillermo

Back in January before the Rolex 24, I was sitting in the Hooters on International Speedway Boulevard, across from the World Center of Racing, writing some notes for my next column on why the ALMS sucks.  I heard these two guys sitting across from me, talking about sports car racing. (more…)