Though Audi’s return to the ALMS in 2010 remains very much in doubt, the company’s active engagement with the ACO over 2011 rules indicates a continuing commitment to (or at least an interest in) the sport. Does that mean a full ALMS program in 2010? Not with any certainty, since it depends on whether “commitment” or “interest” is the right descriptor. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Pratt & Miller’
139. Tony to chuck it? NASCAR exec “loses it.” Silly supercar. Stupid Rules – again. Scurrilous Schedule.
Thursday, September 17th, 2009136. Porsche’s presence reduced in Grand Am, increased in ALMS. BMW for Grand Am. All Speedtv, all the time. Favre to Vikings.
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009The Bear was told the Stud Farm will abandon (or significantly reduce) support and development for its Grand Am cars in 2010. That doesn’t mean they will all be gone, since some privateers will likely continue to field GT cars, but the two “big” DP teams – to which Porsche has provided significant assistance – will depart. The two cars belonging to the North Florida team will go into other hands, but will likely remain Porsche powered – Porsche truck, that is. The boxer six has reached the end of the line as a prototype race motor. If Penske can’t win with it…. (more…)
130. Shocking news at a clandestine meeting.
Friday, July 3rd, 2009Murphy called his friend A.C. “I’m hearing some interesting stuff. Can we talk?”
“So am I, buddy, so am I. Sure. But not over the phone. Can you meet me?” was the response from NASCAR’s favorite local scribe.
“Sure, where?” asked the Bear.
“I hear you’re in town on business, I’m near Hooter’s on International Speedway…across the street, actually. Can you meet me there?” asked A.C. (more…)