Monthly Archives: June 2013

Fatal Crash at 24 Hours of LeMans

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Heartbreaking news out of the South France this weekend when the Aston Martin of Allan Simonsen crashed heavily at the Tertre Rouge. Soon after the crash Simonson succumbed to the injuries he sustained. He was 34-years-old. The Dane was a veteran driver, having raced in the previous 24 hours of LeMans. He also had over [...]

MB sub-SLS Sports Car Spyshots Released

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Mercedes-Benz released these shots of its on-again/off-again sub-SLS sports car prototype in heavy camouflage. While the car appears similar to the SLS, retaining its long hood/short deck proportions, it is a bit smaller and loses the gullwing doors. Internally codenamed the C190, this 911-fighter will probably be called the SLC or GT. Power should be provided by a [...]

Nasty Porsche GT2 Wreck at the Nürburgring

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The ‘Ring’s section called Flugplatz (which means airport) is well known for sending cars flying, and this Porsche GT2 driver was clearly in over his head. Luckily the driver and passenger escaped with their lives–just bumps on the head and a broken arm for the passenger. Video of the wreck after the jump and you [...]

Viper GTS-Rs Ready For Le Mans

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Qualifying is complete at Le Mans and both Vipers have secured their spots on the grid: 10th and 11th positions respectively for the #53 and #93 cars, which are competing in the  the LM GTE Pro class. Today they go through final prep, which includes fresh engines! You can follow along with the SRT team at ...