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Four-Links – kiddie Ferrari, smallest Mazda, Fox-body GT500, Marty Robbins returns

Scarlett Gurr of Surrey, UK, is one lucky kid. As the Metro reported earlier this week, her father, Stuart, scratchbuilt a half-scale 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO for her to drive around in, possibly in the Little Big Man race at Le Mans this summer. In 1991, Mazda engineers built a fully functional three-wheeler [...]

Viral world: what caught fire on the internet this week

Conversations with Coco, the enmity between a dog and a kangaroo plus an extremely good looking man First Post LAST UPDATED AT 15:57 ON Fri 24 May 2013 OUR weekly round-up of the crème de le crème of the web – from memes to videos to blogs. Show More Summary

Viper returning to Le Mans

The Viper will return to compete in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race in its first factory-backed entry since 2000. Chrysler Group’s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) Motorsports Team is preparing two identical SRT Viper GTS-R racers to … Continue reading ? The post Viper returning to Le Mans appeared first on CarAdvice.

Audi Le Mans Prototypes: Lightness Through Gorgeous Carbon

Lightness is a highly sought-after attribute in a race car. Even when adding complex, often heavy systems like hybrid drive and large, powerful engines, there's a focus on saving weight. That's usually done through carbon fiber these days. Audi appears to have perfected the art. The carbon fiber monocoque has become quite familiar over the years...

Audi Le Mans Prototypes Highlight Ultra-Lightweight Design - Potentially Influencing Production Models

London: Soldier Beheaded in Street, Two Shot in Suspected Terrorist Attack

A horrible crime in London is being treated as a terror attack. A man believed to be a soldier has been beheaded in an attack on a street near the Woolwich barracks in London, witnesses report. Metropolitan Police Commander Simon Letchford...Show More Summary

SRT Viper has had Plenty of Prep Time for 24 Hours of Le Mans

Posted on 05.22.2013 14:00 by Simona Earlier this year, the SRT team announced that the new-generation Viper is preparing its return to the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race after an absence of 13 years. Now it looks like the company has big hopes for the 81st edition set for June 22nd and 23rd at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. Show More Summary

UFC 160: Mark Hunt and a UFC Dream

"E toa e le loto, a e pa le noo." (Strong in heart but broken in the back of a man whose will is stronger than his body.) - A Samoan proverb Mark Hunt will fight Junior Dos Santos Saturday in a title eliminator at UFC 160 in Las Vegas. Show More Summary

SRT Prepares Viper GTS-R Race Cars For 24 Hours Of Le Mans

Having dominated the GTS class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for three consecutive years between 1998 and 2000, the Dodge Viper has been noticeably absent from the event for the past decade. That’s all about to change, as the Viper in its latest iteration, now badged an SRT, will be returning to Le Mans in France for this year’s race. As...

Why The 24 Hours Of The Nurburgring Is The Ultimate Proving Ground

There is nothing like the 24 hours of the Nürburgring. Some say Le Mans is the world's top endurance race, but for me it's the madness in the Eifel mountains known as the "Green Hell." I love this race because it's only for production cars and companies are free to develop whatever is needed to win. Read more...

Someone Posted The Greatest Racing Film Ever To YouTube

With the 24 hours of Le Mans coming soon, it's a good time to review Steve McQueen's classic Le Mans, which someone politely posted to YouTube. It's what many consider to be the greatest racing film about what many consider to be the greatest racing event. Read more...

Va-Va-Vroom: Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept

Aston Martin debuts its new CC100 Speedster Concept. Based on the automobile manufacturer’s 1959 Le Mans and Nurburgring-winning DBR1, the CC100 is an absolute stunner. It was designed and built in less than six months at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon. Read the rest of the story at: Va-Va-Vroom: Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept

Kristensen gets steward role in Monte-Carlo

Tom Kristensen will act as the driver representative steward for the Monaco Grand Prix. The Dane, who is the most successful driver in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours, last held the role at the championship-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix in 2012.

The 24 Hours Of Le Mans Is Coming

It starts June 22 and it ends June 23rd. Get excited. Read more...

Why Would a Man Date Me If He Doesn’t Think I Am the ONE?

Evan, I have a lot of male friends who are currently dissatisfied with their relationships. They tell me how they’re sure the girl is not “the one” and how certain things just really bother them. Yet, for some reason, they do not leave…even after communicating their dissatisfaction and attempting to fix problems to no avail. [...]Show More Summary

Hamilton enjoys Le Mans MotoGP visit

Lewis Hamilton took time out of his schedule to watch MotoGP at Le Mans, France on Sunday. The Mercedes driver, who toured the pit lane and met with riders including Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo, was hosted by Monster Energy, a sponsor of the Silver Arrows in F1 and a well-known brand in the top echelon of motorcycle racing.

MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa Takes Convincing Victory in Le Mans, Cal Crutchlow Second

Le Mans, France shares equal parts fame and infamy for motorsports fans. Famous for its renowned 24-hour car race, infamous as a result of the wet conditions with which it persistently plagues (or bestows, if you're a Ducati fan) the MotoGP series. Show More Summary

Blood, Waltz, Avengers 2, GRRM: Five Things You May Not Have Heard About This Week

Sunday, Sunday...Important Stuff day. 5. Someone at Cannes Fired Shots Near Christoph Waltz. Saturday, as my man was being interviewed by French news program "Le Grand Journal" in front of a live audience, shots rang out...mayhem ensued. Waltz was quickly...

Pedrosa takes second win of the season

Dani Pedrosa has become the first rider to win two races in the 2013 MotoGP season, coming from sixth position on the grid in mixed conditions at Le Mans. He now leads the championship from Repsol Honda Team partner Marc Marquez, who fought to the podium after a poor start as Britain’s Cal Crutchlow finished second.

Lorenzo fastest in Le Mans warm-up practice

Jorge Lorenzo has led the morning Warm-Up session ahead of the Grand Prix of France, setting the pace on a damp Le Mans track from Cal Crutchlow and this afternoon’s pole-sitter Marc Marquez.