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14th Dec 2008

Flying Lizard Unveils 2009 ALMS program TEAM NEWS
Flying Lizard Motorsports, the 2008 American Le Mans Series GT2 team champions, announced today its 2009 racing program. The Sonoma, California-based team will field two 2009 911 GT3 RSR Porsches in the GT2 class. Full report


Porsche backs GT teams with work's drivers
In the 2009 season, three Porsche factory drivers will support the GT teams in the American Le Mans Series. Full report

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10th Dec 2008

Alexander Davison most successful private race driver
As the first Australian, Alexander Davison (29) won the Porsche Cup, which has been awarded annually to the most successful driver of privately-entered racing cars by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, since 1970. Full report

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5th Dec 2008

Lester fourth despite troubles at Ruapuna
Fast rising New Zealand Porsche race driver Jono Lester claimed fourth overall at the seconf round of the 2008/09 Battery Town Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge at Powerbuilt Tools Raceway at Ruapuna last weekend. Full report

Justin Marks returns to TRG for 2009 TEAM NEWS
After two years racing in ARCA and NASCAR, former BMW factory driver, Justin Marks is returning to his road racing roots and will compete in the 2009 Grand-American Rolex Sports Car Series. Full report


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1st Dec 2008

Credit Crunch hits 24 Hour Le Mans

ACO cancel the test day scheduled for 31st May 2009, and to rethink the format of the Le Mans Series events. Full report

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18th Nov 2008

Lester takes race three victory at Pukekohe
Fast-rising Porsche race driver Jono Lester made a strong start to his 2008/2009 Battery Town Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge campaign over the weekend. Full report

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11th Nov 2008

Porsche Juniors win Cup classification
The season final of the VLN Long Distance Championship on one of the world’s most demanding race tracks ended with a strong performance from Marco Holzer (Germany) and Martin Ragginger (Austria). Full report


Bryan Silas joins TRG for 2009 Rolex 24 TEAM NEWS
On August 30th, 2008, Bryan Silas made his first Grand-Am start in the No. 40 Carlsen Porsche/TRG Porsche 997 at New Jersey Motorsports Park's Thunderbolt Raceway. Full report

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6th Nov 2008

Guardiam Angel Motorsports join forces with TRG
Guardian Angel Motorsports (GAM) and TRG have joined forces with Children's Hospital Boston to combine the exciting world of motorsports with the drive to raise money to help children of the greater Boston area. Full report

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3rd Nov 2008

Spectacular 2009 Season on the cards
The 2009 Australian motorsport season is already shaping as one of the most exciting in living memory and again Carrera Cup Australia will be in the middle of all the action. Full report

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27th Oct 2008

Step by Step to the title
René Rast is the new champion of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland. At the very last race of the 2008 season on the Hockenheimring. Full report


Holzer takes win, Rast is champion
The final of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland was the race of the youngsters. UPS-Porsche-Junior Marco Holzer secured a flag-to-flag win. Full report

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25th Oct 2008

Baird two from two at Nikon Indy 300
Craig Baird (ACER/Leading Solutions) declared his love for the Indy street circuit in the lead up the Nikon Indy 300 and after Carrera Cup’s second race of the event today it is easy to see why. Full report

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23rd Oct 2008

Shaun Juniper unhurst after Indy crash
Shaun Juniper (Juniper Group) has praised the integrity of his Porsche GT3 Cup racecar after he walked away from a high-speed crash at the Nikon Indy 300 today. Full report


Baird wins at Nikon 300
Craig Baird has won the first race of Carrera Cup Australia’s three races on an eventful first day at the Nikon Indy 300 on the Gold Coast today. Full report

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22nd Oct 2008

Penske secures title for Posche
TEAM NEWS
The DHL Penske Porsche American Le Mans Series (ALMS) teams entered Saturday’s Monterey Sports Car Challenge, the final round with the manufacturers title was still up for grabs. Full report


Yellow Peril for Dyson
TEAM NEWS
At times, it seemed like the Mobil Economy Run had been resurrected. Almost half of the ALMS season-ending four-hour Monterey Sports Car Championship was run under yellow, with green periods often few and far between. Full report


Steiner finishes 2nd in IMSA for Alex Job
TEAM NEWS
Dino Steiner narrowly missed winning his first IMSA Challenge by Michelin Platinum Cup drivers' championship this weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Full report


Christian Jones to race at home this weekend
Carrera Cup Australia has attracted many famous racing identities throughout its six-year history and at the Nikon Indy 300 this weekend another will be added. Full report


Gold Coast Homecoming
The Carrera Cup Championship might have been decided at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 with the Gold Coast’s Craig Baird securing the title, but at the Nikon Indy 300 this weekend there is still plenty to race for. Full report

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19th Oct 2008

Porsche take all championship titles
Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in the American Le Mans Series again in 2008. At the season final on the Laguna Seca Raceway. Full report

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18th Oct 2008

Porsche lead the way in ALMS GT2 qualifying
In this class for modified standard sports cars, Dirk Werner (Germany) secured pole position for the second time this season. At the wheel of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR fielded by Farnbacher Loles Racing. Full report

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15th Oct 2008

Porsche goes for manufactures title in ALMS
At the final round of the American Le Mans Series, Porsche aims to win the last championship title still up for grabs on the circuit where the success streak of the RS Spyder began in autumn 2005. Full report


Armin Schwarz powers ahead
German rally fans can see the action of the 385 hp Cayenne S Transsyberia live. Ex-European rally champion Armin Schwarz will drive the sporty 4WD featuring a 4.8-litre V8-engine at the final round of the German Rally Championship. Full report

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13th Oct 2008

Fiore completes round win
Dean Fiore (Complispace/Advance Energy) has completed his second Carrera Cup career round win after taking victory in Race Three at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama this morning. Full report

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10th Oct 2008

History created at Mount Panorama toady
Dean Fiore might have won the first Carrera Cup Australia race at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 today but it was Baird who created history at the famous circuit. Full report

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9th Oct 2008

Steiner wins at Road Atlanta
TEAM NEWS
Alex Job Racing driver Dino Steiner remains tied for the Platinum Cup drivers' championship point lead after winning Friday's IMSA Challenge by Michelin Round 12 race at Road Atlanta. Full report

Russell secures first pole of the season in Carrera Cup Aus
David Russell (Boom Logistics) has claimed his first ever Carrera Cup Australia pole postion with a blistering qualifying session in the sunshine at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 today. Full report

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7th Oct 2008

Porsche wins prize for best efficiency
Porsche win the ALMS Green Challenge, held for the first time and awarded to the most efficient sports prototype. Full report

Ragger and Holzer team up for the Nordschleife
The UPS-Porsche Juniors Martin Ragginger (Austria) and Marco Holzer (Germany) tackle the German Motorsport Association's 250 mile race on the Nürburgring. Full report
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Penske Racing win at Petit Le Mans TEAM NEWS
The Porsche RS Spyder/Acura prototype pilots battle in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) LMP2 class ended happily for the German sports car manufacturer. Full report

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6th Oct 2008

TRG finish strong in Koni Challenge
TEAM NEWS
TRG's two car Grand-Am KONI Challenge team finished the 2008 season in strong fashion at Virginia International Raceway on Sunday. Full report

Moffat returns to Mount Panorama, Carrera Cup Australia
Debuting at Bathurst is intimidating enough for any race driver, but when your family name is synonymous with success at Mount Panorama, the task is made even more daunting. Full report


No indictment for speed
TEAM NEWS
Dyson Racing race report from Petit Le Mans ALMS Full report

Bermeister & Henzler clinch Championship
TEAM NEWS
Five years in the making, Flying Lizard celebrated their first ALMS team championship -- clinched with a second-place finish at Saturday's 1000-mile Petit Le Mans. Full report

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5th Oct 2008

Two title wins for Porsche
With a fourfold victory of the RS Spyder and a second place for the GT3 RSR, Porsche secured an early win of the drivers' titles in the LMP2 and GT2 classes of the American Le Mans Series. Full report

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24th Sept 2008

TRG Battles to 2nd place in Utah
TEAM NEWS
In the course of Sunday's two-and-a-half hour Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series, the two-car TRG Porsche team experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows and finished the day celebrating on the podium with a second-place finish. Full report

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22nd Sept 2008

Ruby Tuesday finishes 8th in Rolex finale
TEAM NEWS
Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team drivers Joey Hand and Bill Auberlen finished the 2008 season with an eighth-place finish in the Grand-Am. Full report


TRG closes out season with podium result
TEAM NEWS
In the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 season-ending SunRichGourmet.com 1000 at Miller Motorsports Park. Full report


Seyffarth win ahead of Holzer and Rast
The penultimate round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland turned into an all-German youth festival. Driving for his team SMS Seyffarth-Motorsport, Jan Seyffarth (22 years) brought home victory. Full report

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17th Sept 2008

New Era for Carrera Cup Australia
After an eight-week hiatus Carrera Cup Australia will finish its 2008 season with three events in the space of six weeks. Full report


TRG Seeking return to winning form
TEAM NEWS
Headed into this weekend's penultimate round at the Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah,  TRG are keeping all eyes focused on the second KONI Challenge GS victory for TRG in 2008. Full report

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16th Sept 2008

16th Sept 2008 Five RS Spyders to race at Petit Le Mans
For the first time in the ALMS five RS Spyder roll to the start. Penske Racing fields three sports prototypes with the new direct fuel injection engine. Full report


TRG heads to Utah looking for 2nd win
TEAM NEWS
On the heels of a victory at New Jersey Motorsports Park last month, TRG heads to the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series season finale at Miller Motorsports Park looking to close out the season with a second consecutive victory. Full report


Long to join TRG for Rolex Finale
TEAM NEWS
Patrick Long will join Andy Lally and Tim George Jr. for the Grand-Am Rolex Series presented by Cask No. 16 season finale Sunrichgourmet.com 1000k  to be run at Miller Motorsports Park on September 20. Full report

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15th Sept 2008

Three-way fight between young hotshots
At the penultimate round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland in Barcelona (Spain), the fight for the championship title enters a decisive phase. Full report

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14th Sept 2008

Le Mans Series, Double victory for RS Spyder
It was a season final made to measure: The gripping last race of the Le Mans Series (LMS) in Silverstone ended with a double victory for the Porsche RS Spyder in the LMP2 class. Full report

Nicolas Armindo triumphs at gripping finale
The final race of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup in the Italian city of Monza could hardly have been more thrilling
. Full report

Baird extends lead in championship
Graig Baird is one step closer to creating Carrera Cup Australia history after winning round seven at the L&H 500 Phillip Island this weekend. Full report

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13th Sept 2008

Round 7 on a tightrope after two races
Round seven of the Carrera Cup Australia is evenlt poised after Aaron Caratti and Graig Baird shared the spoils in today's two races at the L&H 500 Phillip Island. Full report

Verstappen claims 5th pole with RS Spyder
The outcome of the maiden season couldn't be better: The Porsche RS Spyder takes up the final of the Le Mans Series in Britain's Silverstone from first on the grid in the LMP2 class. Full report


Rene Rast takes 4th pole of season
At the last qualifying session of the year, 21-year-old René Rast again dominated. Competing for the VELTINS MRS Racing squad, the young German takes up the final round of this year's Porsche Mobil1 Supercup from pole position. Full report

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12th Sept 2008

Prince and the Royal Park
The final of the 2008 Porsche Mobil1 Supercup on the high-speed circuit of Monza (Italy) is particularly auspicious. Full report

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10th Sept 2008

Baird aiming for history at Phillip Island
Craig Baird (ACER/Leading Solutions) has the chance to create Australian motorsport history when he competes in the Porsche Carrera Cup at the L&H 500 Phillip Island this weekend. Full report

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7th Sept 2008

Sean Edwards - King of the rain
Sean Edwards from Great Britain triumphed at the eleventh round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup in Spa-Francorchamps. For the 21-year-old Konrad Motorsport pilot, this was his second victory of the season, with both wins on wet tracks. Full report

Rene Rast claims pole
The qualifying for the eleventh round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup was all about Jeroen Bleekemolen from the Netherlands. By setting the second quickest time of the day, the Jetstream Motorsport PZ Essen pilot secured the coveted championship title before the season final. Full report

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5th Sept 2008

Porsche travels to final as champions
With three championship titles already secure, Porsche travels to the final round of the 2008 Le Mans Series in Silverstone. With his victory at the penultimate race on the Nürburgring. Full report


Title decision looming in Supercup
The decision in the fight for the coveted championship title of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup is nigh: This coming weekend at the penultimate round of the world's fastest international one-make series. Full report

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2nd Sept 2008

Rough day in koni Challenge for TRG
TEAM NEWS
In the first Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series race of his career, rookie Bryan Silas combined with Bryan Sellers to lead a three-car entry from TRG Full report


Late pass lands podium for Ruby Tuesday
TEAM NEWS
Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing land podium place in Grand-Am Full story

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1st Sept 2008

Lally and George take first win for TRG
TEAM NEWS
Lally and George take first win of the season for TRG racing in Grand-Am Full report

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31st Aug 2008

Flying Lizard win at Detroit
TEAM NEWS
Starting from the pole in GT2, Wolf Henzler and Joerg Bergmeister brought the No. 45 Flying Lizard Porsche in for their fourth GT2 win so far this season in Saturday's Detroit Sports Car Challenge. Full report


Ruby Tuesday qualifies third
TEAM NEWS
Ruby Tuesday driver Joey Hand qualified third for today's Grand-Am at the Supercar Life 250 at New Jersey Motorsports Park
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Sellers puts TRG on Pole
TEAM NEWS
A TRG Porsche will be starting on the pole for Sunday's inaugural race at New Jersey Motorsports Park's Thunderbolt Raceway. Full report

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30th Aug 2008

Double victory for Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in ALMS
The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR celebrated a clear double victory at the ninth round of the American Le Mans Series in Detroit.
Full report


Ruby Tuesday fastest in practice
TEAM NEWS
The Ruby Tuesady team was fastest in both practice sessions at the Nw Jersey Motorsports Park in preparation for this weekends Grand-Am. Full report

45 on pole for Flying Lizard
TEAM NEWS
Wolf Henzler put the Flying Lizard No. 45 Porsche on the GT2 pole for Saturday's Detroit Sports Car Challenge, with a lap time of 1:24.941. Full report


Dyson put RS Spyder on second row
A good start position for Dyson Racing's Porsche RS Spyder: In qualifying for the ninth round of the American Le Mans Series on Saturday in Detroit. Full report

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29th Aug 2008

Ruby Tuesday still looking for first win
TEAM NEWS
The Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team heads into th penultimate round of the Grand-Am Rolex Series season still looking for its first win of the year Full report

Steiner has mixed results at Mosport
TEAM NEWS
Alex Job Racing driver and co-championship point leader Dino Steiner had mixed results in last weekend's IMSA Challenge by Michelin Grand Prix of Mosport. Full report

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28th Aug 2008

ALMS Title Fight in Motor City
In the automotive metropolis of Detroit, dubbed Motor City, the American Le Mans Series turns onto the season's finish straight. With three rounds to go in the racing series with the world's fastest sports cars, Porsche is well on course to winning the title.
Full report


Back in the USA
TEAM NEWS
The Flying Lizard squad is back in the U.S. this week for the ninth round of the American Le Mans Series season, the Detroit Sports Car Challenge, to be held August 30 in a joint race weekend with IndyCar. Full report


TRG Expands to 3 cars in Koni Challenge
TEAM NEWS
For the first time since the 2008 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway in January, TRG will field three Porsches in Sunday's inaugural KONI Challenge Series. Full report

TRG ready for first visit to Jersey TEAM NEWS
The second-to-last race of the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series will also be the inaugural visit to Thunderbolt Raceway at New Jersey Motorsports Park and TRG will field a GT-class leading four Porsches in Sunday's Supercar Life 250. Full report

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25th Aug 2008

Frustrating Day for Ruby Tuesday
TEAM NEWS
The Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team ended a frustrating day with an eight-place finish in today's Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Armed Forces 250 at Infineon Raceway. Full report

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24th Aug 2008

Podium for Porsche RS Spyder
At the eighth round of the American Le Mans Series on the Mosport International Raceway, Sascha Maassen (Germany) and Patrick Long (USA) secured third in the LMP2 class with their Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder. Full report

Third win of the season foe Bleekemolen
Jeroen Bleekemolen (Netherlands) secured the maiden Porsche victory at the harbour of Valencia. At the tenth round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup. Full report

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23rd Aug 2008

Top time goes to Porsche RS Spyder in ALMS
Romain Dumas (France) posted the fastest time in the LMP2 class at the 8th round of the American Le Mans Series on the Mosport International Raceway. Full report


Brumos Racing to start on front row
David Donohue will start second in the No. 58 Brumos Racing Porsche Riley, running a lap of 1:26.344 (102.983 mph). in Grand Am Full report


Ruby Tuesday to start in 6th place
TEAM NEWS
Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team driver Bill Auberlen, of Redondo Beach, Calif., will start sixth in tomorrow's Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Armed Forces Grand-Am 250 at Infineon Raceway. Full report


Sean Edwards snatches pole
In qualifying for the 10th round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, Sean Edwards (Great Britain) created a stir: On the 5.47 kilometre street circuit in the seaport city of Valencia, the Konrad Motorsport pilot secured pole position just minutes before the end of the qualifying. Full report

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21st Aug 2008

Home sweet home for Ruby Tuesday
TEAM NEWS
Home track advantage could play a significant role in California drivers Bill Auberlen and Joey Hand's quest for victory in Saturday's Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Armed Forces 250 at Infineon Raceway. Full report


Porsche aims to increase point lead in ALMS
The fastest sports cars in the world come to Canada: On the Mosport International Raceway on the outskirts of Toronto, the ALMS takes off on Sunday. Full report


Hurtling round the harbour
This coming weekend the tenth round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup takes place around the harbour of Valencia in Spain.
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18th Aug 2008

Pumpelly runs fastest lap in tough race
TEAM NEWS
Spencer Pumpelly ran the fastest lap of the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres. Full report


Porsche secures early championshio title
The German debut of the Porsche RS Spyder concluded with a fourth vivtory at the fourth race of the season. Full report

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14th Aug 2008

Fresh from Lowa TRG heads North
TEAM NEWS
On the heels of its first victory of the 2008 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series season, the two-car TRG team makes its way north of the border for the annual Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres. Full report

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13th Aug 2008

Schroeder and Lally bring victory for TRG
TEAM NEWS
It was a dream Sunday at Iowa Speedway for TRG and No. 41 Carlsen Porsche/Cohen Financial Porsche 997 co-drivers Scott Schroeder and Andy Lally. Full report

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11th Aug 2008

Spyder makes debut in Germany, Le Mans Series preview
After securing wins in Spain, Italy and Belgium, the Porsche RS Spyder now races on home ground for the first time.
Full report

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10th Aug 2008

Hurry downs Denouement, Dyson Racing
TEAM NEWS
Four hours is a nice civilized length for an endurance race. It was just the right length for Dyson Racing as Butch Leitzinger took over third in the LMP2 class five minutes from the end of the American Le Mans race at Road America. Full report


Double podium for Porsche
One man’s luck is another man’s misfortune – and this can certainly be said to describe the drama of the seventh round of the American Le Mans Series. Full report

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9th Aug 2008

Flying Lizard qualifies 3rd, 5th and 11th
TEAM NEWS
In the Flying Lizard No. 45 Porsche, Joerg Bergmeister qualified third, Patrick Pilet in the No. 46 was fifth and Seth Neiman in the No. 44 was eleventh in qualifying for tomorrow's 2008 Generac 500 at Road America. Full report


Porsche concentrates on race set-up
At the qualifying for the seventh round of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in Elkhart Lake, Romain Dumas (France) set the third fastest time in the LMP2 class. Full report


Brumos Racing finish on Podium at the Glen
Law and David Donohue finished third in the No. 58 Brumos Racing Porsche Riley, followed by Hand and Auberlen in the No. 23 Ruby Tuesday Porsche Riley. Full report


Ruby Tuesday finishes 4th at the Glen
TEAM NEWS
Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team drivers Bill Auberlen and Joey Hand finished fourth in last nights Grand-Am Rolex\Sports Series round 11 race at Watkins Glen International. Full report

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8th Aug 2008

Tonights Grand-Am will be a thriller
While Darren Law and David Donohue are on a roll in the No. 58 Brumos Racing Porsche Riley - scoring six straight top-five finishes - Joao Barbosa and JC France have also been impressive in the team's No. 59 entry, with six consecutive top-10 outings. Full report


Ruby Tuesday qualifies 7th at Crown Royal
TEAM NEWS
Driver Bill Auberlen qualified the No 23 Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team Porsche-powered Riley in seventh place for tonights Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen. Full report

RS Spyder faces great new challenge
After the successful class-winning premiere of RS Spyder racing the new direct fuel injection engine at Mid-Ohio, the next great challenge is here. Full report

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7th Aug 2008

Flying Lizard in Wisconsin for round 7 of ALMS
TEAM NEWS
The Flying Lizard squad arrived in Wisconsin today for the 2008 Generac 500 at Road America, to be held Saturday, August 9 at 4 pm Central Time. Full report


Two car TRG kicks of 2nd half of series
TEAM NEWS
Although the calendar has now flipped to August, the 2008 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series is just kicking off the second half of its 10-race season this weekend. Full report

Ruby Tuesday return to the Glen TEAM NEWS
Two months ago, the Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team debuted the new Crawford bodywork at Watkins Glen International. Full report

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4th Aug 2008

TRG places Two in top Ten
TEAM NEWS
TRG came into the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Montreal 200 as the defending GT race champions, and for most of the race, it appeared the team had a good shot at repeating the performance. Full report

Ruby Tuesday comes up short TEAM NEWS
The Ruby Tuesday Team came up half a lap short of winning its first Grand-Am race of the season. Full report

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3rd Aug 2008

Faulkner celebrates flag to flag victory
Reigning vice-champion Damien Faulkner (Ireland) claimed his second victory of the season at the ninth round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup. Full report

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31st July 2008

Direct Fuel Injection
After the road-going Porsche Cayenne and 911, now the sports prototype RS Spyder profits from direct fuel injection technology (DFI). Full report


Spirit of Daytona Debut
Porsche has always been known for sporting international appeal, attracting envious glances and attention across the globe. Spirit of Daytona Racing will embody that this week. Full report

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30th July 2008

Bleekemolen chased by strong pursuers
The hunt is on: With four races left on this year’s Porsche Mobil1 Supercup calendar, front-runner Jeroen Bleekemolen has built up a respectable lead. Full report


Auberlen and Hand looking for win
TEAM NEWS
Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team Bill Auberlen and Joey Hand are set to win their first race of the Grand-Am Full report

TRG looks to defend Montreal
TEAM NEWS
The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 makes its lone visit north of the border this weekend. Full report

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27th July 2008

Jan Seyffarth wins ahead of juniors
The action-packed seventh round of the Carrera Cup Deutschland turned into a festival of the UPS-Porsche juniors. Jan Seyffarth (Germany), as a former junior driver, celebrated victory. Full report

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25th July 2008

Porsche win Transsyberia Rally
Porsche has won the Transsyberia Rally for the third time in succession. After its double victory in 2006 and triple victory in 2007, the Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia has now secured the first six positions. Full report


Steiner records two podium finishes
TEAM NEWS
Alex Job Racing driver Dino Steiner continued his assault on the IMSA Challenge by Michelin Driver's Championship by recording two podiums finishes this past weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Full report


Team Spain forges ahead
Like on all previous days of competition, victory on leg 13 of the Transsyberia Rally 2008 powered by Sony Ericsson went to Porsche. Full report

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24th July 2008

Schwarz gaining on leaders
The Transsyberia Rally 2008 powered by Sony Ericsson is on the final stretch and the suspense is growing. Full report

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23rd July 2008

Schwarz wins leg and moves up 2nd place
Armin Schwarz and Andi Schulz of Team Germany 1 were the fastest of the Transsyberia Rally 2008 powered by Sony Ericsson for the fourth time on leg four.


Bleekemolen repeats flag-to-flag victory in Monaco
At the first rain race of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, Jeroen Bleekemolen (Netherlands) secured a easy flag-to-flag victory.
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Triple victory for Porsche at Nurburgring 24
The 24 hour race on the Nürburgring has ended with a triple victory for Porsche. In a Porsche GT3 RSR fielded by the Manthey Racing team. Full report

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16th June 2008

Double victory for RS Spyder at Le Mans
The Le Mans premiere for the Porsche RS Spyder could not have gone better: At the world’s toughest long distance race, the sports prototype from Weissach celebrated a double victory in the LMP2 class. Full report


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12th June 2008

A Class victory in Le Mans is a huge success
After its successes in the American Le Mans Series and the Le Mans Series, the Porsche RS Spyder is on the verge of its next great challenge: On Saturday at 3pm, the Weissach-developed and built sports prototype tackles the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time. Full report

Porsche customer teams aim for class victories
The Porsche customer teams are well prepared for the highlight of the sports car racing season. They contest the Le Mans 24 hour race (France) on 14/15 June with a total of five racing vehicles. Full report


Porsche RS spyder fastest in LMP2

The premiere of the Porsche RS Spyder on the legendary race track of Le Mans (France) ran successfully. At the pre-test of the Le Mans 24 hour race, which will be contested on 14/15 June. Full report


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23rd May 2008


Jeroen Bleekemolen clinches pole in Monaco
Jeroen Bleekemolen from the Netherlands stands on pole position for the fifth round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup on Sunday (25 May) in Monaco. Full report

TRG Ready for restart after long break TEAM NEWS
It has been four long months since the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series opened its season in the Fresh From Florida 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Full report


TRG Bring four-car entry for Lime Rock
TEAM NEWS
After racing just a short drive from TRG's Petaluma headquarters last weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the team's transporters quickly headed 3,000 miles to the East for this weekend's Lime Rock GT Classic 250. Full report


Dino Steiner wins IMSA Challenge
TEAM NEWS
Alex Job racing driver and IMSA Challenge point leader Dino Steiner captured his second career victory in Sunday's Round Four race at Miller Motorsports Park. Full report

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20th May 2008

420 hp through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo
The fifth round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup is a race of superlatives. For competitors, the 3.3 kilometre city circuit through the streets of the Principality is the most challenging of the year and at the same time the highlight of the season. Full report


A library for Motoring Enthusiasts
A new Motoring Library opened on Wednesday 9th April at the Haynes International Motor Museum at Sparkford (UK). Full report

Australians on the grid for 24 hour race
It's not clled the "Green Hell" for nothing and this weekend Carrera Cup Australia drivers Craig Baird, Shaun Juniper and Max Twigg will attempt to tame the beast which is Nurburgring. Full report

Porsche Teams prepare together
Between Moscow and Ulaanbaatar they will compete against each other, but prior to the start of the 2008 Transsyberia Rally, they all pull together. Full report

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19th May 2008

Fast Track, Dyson Racing Team report
TEAM NEWS
Befitting a race track right up the Interstate from the Bonneville Salt Flats, today’s third running of Utah Grand Prix was one of the faster races in ALMS history. Full report


George and Pumplly on podium again for TRG
TEAM NEWS
Co-drivers Spencer Pumpelly and Tim George Jr. once again showed at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca that they are serious contenders for the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Full report


Flying Lizard finish 1st and 2nd at Salt Lake
TEAM NEWS
The Lizards continued their podium streak at the Utah Grand Prix (ALMS), finishing first and second in GT2. Full report


Twofold double victory for Porsche
In Salt Lake City, Porsche celebrated one of its greatest successes in the American Le Mans Series: With the 476 hp RS Spyder. Full report


Joerg Hardt wins 2nd of the season
With an immaculate drive, Joerg Hardt (Germany) secured his second victory of the season at the fourth round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland on the Eurospeedway Lausitz. Full report

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18th May 2008

Point's leader Rene Rast on Pole
At the qualifying session for the fourth round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland on the Eurospeedway Lausitz, René Rast from Germany posted pole position. Full report


Ruby Tuesday finish 11th at Laguna
TEAM NEWS
The Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team finished 11th in Saturday's caution-filled Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Rum Bum.com 250 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Full report


RS Spyder on Pole for todays race at Salt Lake
The best always comes last: In the next-to-last lap of the fiercely contested qualifying session at Miller Motorsports Park in Salt Lake City. Full report

Henzler puts Lizard on pole
TEAM NEWS
With a time of 1:47:135, Wolf Henzler put the Flying Lizard No. 45 Porsche on the pole for Sunday's Larry H. Miller Utah Grand Prix, setting a new GT2 qualifying lap record for the track. Full report

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16th May 2008

Ruby Tuesday gunning for 3rd win at Laguna
TEAM NEWS
The Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team looks to defend its race title from a year ago when it travels to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for this weekend's Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Full report

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13th May 2008

Top three pilots hold same points tally
When it comes to suspense, the fight for the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland title is hard to beat. After the first three championship rounds. Full report

Porsche comes to Salt Lake as Front-runner
Variety in the American Le Mans Series: After the street race on the waterfront of Long Beach, the championship-leading Porsche RS Spyder now comes to the Miller Motorsport Park circuit in Utah. Full report

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11th May 2008

Porsche take 1, 2 and 3 at Spa in LMP2
Porsche’s customer teams drive from success to success in the European Le Mans Series (LMS). In a repeat of the recent Monza race, the third round ended with another triple victory for the Porsche RS Spyder. Full report


Craig Baird rockets into Carrea Cup (AUS) Lead
Craig Baird has flow to the top of the Carrera Cup Australia championship ladder after wining round four at Barbagallo Raceway this weekend. Full report

Van Lagen celebrates first win of season
Jaap van Lagen secured his first win of the season at the fourth round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup in Istanbul (Turkey).
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10th May 2008

Pole position for RS Spyder
The Porsche RS Spyder debut on the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit has succeeded. Jos Verstappen (Netherlands) secured his third pole position in the LMP2 class at the third round of the Le Mans Series (LMS). Full report


Team mates Mamerow and Van Lagen share front row
Chris Mamerow and Jaap van Lagen dominated the qualifying session for the fourth round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup.
 Full report


Aaron Caratti makes its four in a row
Aaron Caratti come out top again even after the team decided to change from wet to slicks in the last few minutes of qualifying. Full report

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9th May 2008

Flying Lizard heads to Utah, round 4 ALMS
TEAM NEWS
Flying Lizard heads to Utah next week for round four of the American Le Mans Series season: the Larry H. Miller Utah Grand Prix on May 18. With five podium finishes so far this season. Full report


RS Spyder celebrates debut on Ardenner Circuit
Without respite the Le Mans Series (LMS) continues for the successful Porsche customers teams. After an acclaimed triple victory for the Porsche RS Spyder in the LMP2 class in Monza. Full report


Stanton and Maher join TRG
TEAM NEWS
In a season that has featured a team driving lineup which included everything from Rolex 24 At Daytona winners and series champions to standouts from open-wheel and prototype ranks. Full report

Aaron Carati fastest on day one
Local knowledge has proved the difference on day one of the Carrera Cup Australia's fourth round at Barbagallo Raceway today. Full report

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6th May 2008

Series leader keen to repeat success
This coming weekend the fourth round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup takes off as support to the Grand Prix of Turkey.
 Full report


Carrera Cup secures complispace partnership
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia is thrilled CompliSpace will join the category as sponsor of the championship's next round at Barbagallo Raceway. Full report

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4th May 2008

Uwe Alzen secures clear flag-to-flag victory
Reigning champion Uwe Alzen (Germany) won the third round of the Carrera Cup Deutschland. Full report

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2nd May 2008

Mamerow comes as number 1
Premiere atmosphere in the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland: This coming weekend Europe’s fastest brand trophy series makes its debut in the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello in Italy. Full report

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28th April 2008

New result GT2 Class LMS
The original GT2 class result was revised three hours after the race. Full report

Ruby Tuesday finish 7th at 250 VIR
TEAM NEWS
Drivers Joey Hand and Bill Auberlen drove the No. 23 Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team Porsche Crawford Daytona Prototype to a seventh place finish in Sunday's Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Full report

Triple Victory for Porsche RS Spyder
Porsche customer teams triumphed in Monza, Italy. With the Porsche RS Spyder they claimed a triple victory in the LMP2 class at the second round of the Le Mans Series (LMS). Full report

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27th April 2008

George is TRG's top-qualifer
TEAM NEWS
Tim George was TRG's fastest qualifier in today's Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16
Full report


Seyffarth takes flag-to-flag win
Jan Seyffarth (Germany) won the third round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup at the Spanish Grand Prix. Full report


Three RS Spyders to start on front row
The three Porsche customer teams made a picture-perfect start to the race weekend in Monza. Full report

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22nd April 2008

Bleekmolen heads the field in Supercup
After an exciting season-opener with two races in Bahrain, the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup now takes off on European soil. Full report

Porsche teams keen to secure 2nd win in in LMS
Just three weeks after the RS Spyder’s convincing class victory at its European premiere, the second round of the Le Mans Series (LMS) now approaches. Full report


TRG's Miller and Ballou finisth 6th in Mexico
TEAM NEWS
TRG's two-car effort finished with mixed results in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Mexico City 250. Full report


Swift Shoreline Sojum
TEAM NEWS
Approaching a third of the way through the 2008 American Le Mans season, the four Dyson Racing drivers could not be more evenly matched. Full report

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21st April 2008

21st April 2008 Wayward Dog is returned to race driver Richard Antoine
Family pet is found safe and well after jumping from the moving truck of Porsche Race driver Richard Antoine at 55 mph.
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20th April 2008

Joerg Hardt celebrates flag-to-flag win
With a convincing flag-to-flag victory, Joerg Hardt (Germany) claimed his first win of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland season. Full report


Long and Murry team up with Synergy
TEAM NEWS
Long and Murry team up with Synergy Racing with new sponsor Oil Heat America.com for round four of the Rolex Sports Car Series. Full report

Third podium in row for Flying Lizard
TEAM NEWS
The Lizards continued their podium streak with 2nd, 3rd, and 7th place finishes for the three-Porsche, GT2 squad at yesterday's Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series at Long Beach. Full report

Craig Baird confirms GT3 domination TEAM NEWS
There was no stopping Triple X Motorsport team driver Craig Baird in the Porsche GT3 race at the V8 Suppcars meeting at Hamilton today. Full report

Hardt claims pole, Carrera Cup Germany round two
Joerg Hardt secured pole position in qualifying for the second round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland in the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. Full report


Porsche defends top position in ALMS
Porsche defended its top position in the American Le Mans Series at the city race in Long Beach/California. At the wheel of their 476 hp RS Spyder. Full report


Ruby Tuesday fight with handling issues
TEAM NEWS
The Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team finished 13th, despite an ill-handling car, in today's Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Mexico City 250. Full report

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16th April 2008

Triple X to enter 6 car team
TEAM NEWS
The newly crowned 2008 Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup Champions, Triple X Motorsport, will field what is probably their strongest Porsche GT3 entry yet when they line up with six cars at the Hamilton 400 this coming weekend. Full report

TRG heads south of the border with points lead
TEAM NEWS
As the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 makes its annual trek south of the border to Mexico. Full report


Ruby Tuesday look for first win at Mexico
TEAM NEWS
Heading into round three of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16, the Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team has shown signs that it is destined to win some races this season. Full report


Lizrard head to Long Beach
TEAM NEWS
The Lizard squad heads to Southern California today for ALMS round three: the Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach. Full report


Four RS Spyders in the most famous city in the USA
On the famed city circuit of Long Beach/California, where the third round of the American Le Mans Series is contested on Saturday, the sports prototypes celebrated a historic triumph last year with their phenomenal triple victory. Full report

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14th April 2008

Rene Rast celebrates first win of season
René Rast (Germany) secured his first win of the year at the first round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland on the Hockenheimring. Full report


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12th April 2008

Rene Rast posts 3rd pole position in 7 days
René Rast (Germany) set pole position in 1:43.081 minutes at the qualifying session for the first round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland. Full report

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7th April 2008

Aaron Caratti's perfect weekend
West Australian Aaron Caratti has produced the perfect race weekend on his way to claiming his first ever Carrera Cup round win. Full report

Victory for RS Spyder in season-opener
The perfect start for the Porsche RS Spyder in Europe: At the season-opener of the Le Mans Series (LMS) in Barcelona, the Dutch driver duo Jos Verstappen and Peter van Merksteijn secured victory in the LMP2 class. Full report


Lizrads flying High in ALMS
TEAM NEWS
The St. Petersburg street circuit proved to be a challenge for the Lizard squad Saturday at the Acura Sports Car Challenge -- the second race of the ALMS season. Full report


Bay Watched Battles
TEAM NEWS
In a city known for 361 days a year of sunshine, there was a figurative spring shower on the Dyson team’s running of the second annual American Le Mans St. Petersburg Grand Prix. Full report

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6th April 2008

Mamerow wins 2nd race in Bahrain
At the second championship round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, Chris Mamerow from Germany claimed his first win of the season. Full report


Full grid for GT Cup opener
The grid for round one of the new GT Cup series has been confirmed by series organiser Bute Motorsport. Full report

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5th April 2008

Second victory of the season for RS Spyder
Porsche underlined its leading position in the American Le Mans Series scoring the second win of the season. On the city course in St. Petersburg/Florida, Timo Bernhard (Germany) and Romain Dumas (France) won the LMP2 class with their 476 hp RS Spyder. Full report


Faulkner repeats season-opener
Damien Faulkner won the first round of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup on the Bahrain International Circuit. The 30-year-old reigning vice champion repeated his success from last year and crossed the finish line first at the season-opening round. Full report


New-comer Ren'e Rast secures pole in Supercup
To open the season, René Rast (Germany) secured pole position for the first round of this year’s Porsche Mobil1 Supercup in Bahrain. Full report


RS Spyder to start on front row
The Porsche RS Spyder of Romain Dumas (France) and Timo Bernhard (Germany) takes up the second race of the American Le Mans Series on the street circuit of St. Petersburg/Florida, from the first row. Full report


Cartti wins race one of Carrera Cup AUS
Aaron Caratti has claimed his second ever Carrera Cup race victory after taking out race one at Wakefield Park in Goulburn.
Full report

Flying Lizard on pole in ALMS
TEAM NEWS
Wolf Henzler put the Flying Lizard No. 45 Porsche on the GT2 pole in today's qualifying session at St. Petersburg. Henzler had the fastest lap time of the 14-car GT2 field: 1:11.745, a new GT2 qualifying record for this circuit. Full report

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2nd April 2008

Carrera Cup Championship leader on notice
The gauntlet has been thrown down to Carrera Cup Australia championship leader Craig Baird as the category heads into round 3 at Wakefield park this weekend. Full report

Flying Lizard readies for round 2
TEAM NEWS
Coming on the heels of their one/two GT2 finish at Sebring, Flying Lizard heads back to Florida this week for ALMS round two at St.Petersburg. Full report

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1st April 2008

Le Mans Series round 1 preview
At the season-opening round of the European Le Mans Series (LMS) on 6 April in Barcelona, three Porsche RS Spyders line up on the grid for the first time. Full report


Mobil1 Supercup round's 1 and 2 preview
The Porsche Mobil1 Supercup has never been as powerful as this: At the season-opener in Bahrain, pilots contesting the world’s fastest one-make cup compete for the first time with the latest Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Full report


Daniel gaunt's Carrera Cup jaunt
Gaunt, 23 2ill step into Sherrin Equipment Porsche driven by Iain Sherrin at the first two rounds of the year, in what will be his Australian Porsche debut. Full report

RS Spyder returns to St Petersburg as double winner
The second race of the American Le Mans Series also takes place in Florida. Variety, however, is guaranteed. Full report

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30th March 2008

TRG take points lead
TEAM NEWS
There's just something about Homestead-Miami Speedway for TRG, as the team once again brought home a podium result.
Full report

Ruby Tuesday take 2nd Place in Miami TEAM NEWS
Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team drivers Bill Auberlen and Joey Hand earned a well-fought second place finish in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Full report

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28th March 2008

Ruby Tuesday 9th in practice
TEAM NEWS
The defending Grand Prix of Miami race winner and Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team driver Bill Auberlen turned the ninth quickest time in Thursday's Grand-Am Rolex practice sessions. Full report

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26th March 2008

Ruby Tuesday looks for repeat history
TEAM NEWS
If history is any indicator of future results, then Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team drivers Auberlen and Hand should find themselves a top the podium following this weekend's round two of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Full report

TRG looks for 4th Rolex win TEAM NEWS
TRG has earned the distinction of being the winningest team in Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series history, owning 23 class victories. Full report


Marco Holzer new UPS Porsche junior
Marco Holzer is the new driver in the UPS Porsche Junior Team. Full report

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16th March 2008

The Rides of March
TEAM NEWS
What a difference a year makes. Last year’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring was the inaugural run for Dyson Racing’s new LMP2 Porsche RS Spyders. Full report

Baird wins Historic round at Melbourne
craig Baird made history today at the Australian Grand Prix when he claimed the first ever Carrera Cup round at the Albert Park Circuit. Full report

Flying Lizard win GT2 at Sebring
TEAM NEWS
In last night's grueling Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the Flying Lizard squad take's 1st and 2nd in GT2. Full report


Porsche win at Sebring
Exactly 20 years after the last Porsche win at the 12 hours of Sebring, the German sports car manufacturer resumes its success. Full Report

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15th March 2008

Flying Lizard Sebring 6 hour report.
TEAM NEWS Full report

Flying Lizard Sebring 4 hour report.
TEAM NEWS Full report

Baird wins his second race of the weekend
Round two of the Carrera Cup Australia is still up for grabs after Craig Baird won race three in Melbourne today. Full report

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14th March 2008

Baird wins race two in Melbourne
Craig Baird (ACER/Leading Solutions) has stormed to victory in race two of the Carrera Cup AUS at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Full report

A Season in review for Russ, Carrera Cup AUS
The 2007/2008 season for Mark Russ in the 996 GT3 Porsche Carrera Cup series has been outstanding. Mark won 3 out of the 6 rounds but he also had 4 dnfs. Full report

Abbreviated Sebring Qualifying
TEAM NEWS
After qualifying for the 56th running of the Twelve Hours of Sebring was shortened by a lengthy debris clean-up in turn one. Full report


Good start for RS Spyder at Sebring
A good start for Porsche in the 2008 American Le Mans Series: For the Sebring 12 hour race. Full report

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13th March 2008

Caratti's maiden Carrera Cup victory
Western Australia's Aron Caratti has won his first ever Carrera Cup race after taking out Race One at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix this Afternoon. Full report

Ludwig and Schroeder team up with TRG
TEAM NEWS
TRG's No. 41 Cohen Financial Porsche 997 will have a different driver lineup than it had in January's season-opening Fresh From Florida 200. Full report

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11th March 2008

Young Guns looking to pounce at weekend
If round one of the Carrera Cuo Australia's 2008 season was anything to go by, Craig Baird won't be the only young driver eyeing off race wins this weekend. Full report

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10th March 2008

We're well prepared
With the 12 hour race in Sebring/Florida, the new American Le Mans Series season takes off on 15th March. Full report

Jono Lester limps to Australian Grand Prix
The 18 year old racing sensation was sent to Make his Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix debut in the second round of the Carrera Cup Australia thsi week. Full report

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9th March 2008

Baird wins championship for Triple X
TEAM NEWS
Kiwi motor racing star Craig Baird has won his fourth straight Battery Town Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup after he won Race 2 of the final round at Teretonga Park Full report

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8th March 2008

Baird closes in on 4th title
TEAM NEWS
Triple X Motorsport driver Craig Baird inched closer to his fourth straight Battery Town Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup title at Teretonga Park (Invercargill) today after he scored a conservative 4th place in Race 1 of the final round. Full report

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7th March 2008

25,000 Porsche horsepoer on the Hockenheimring
The winter break is over for the teams of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup and the Carrera Cup Deutschland. On 5th and 6th March, more than 40 pilots and 29 teams tested their new racing sports cars for the first time on the Hockenheimring. Full report

Le Mans to be shown on Eurosport
Le Mans Series is pleased to announce its new broadcasting agreement signed with Eurosport. This notification is the evidence of the expanding Le Mans Series media
exposure. Full report

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6th March 2008

Triple X lead championship into final round
TEAM NEWS
The debut motor racing season for Triple X Motorsport is on the verge of outstanding success as the Battery Town Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup enters its final round at Teretonga Park (Invercargill) this coming weekend. Full report

Five RS Spyders to contest at Sebring
The American Le Mans Series takes off into the new season with a true classic: The Sebring 12 Hours on the bumpy airfield circuit in the heart of Florida on 15 March is the longest and toughest race of the year. Full report

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3rd March 2008

Baird & Reynolds dominate at Timaru
TEAM NEWS
The second day of Round 5 of the Battery Town Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup has been a successful but expensive day for top racing team Triple X Motorsport after they dominated both races at Levels International Raceway, near Timaru. Full report

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1st March 2008

Vici and Kumho Tires announce ALMS program
TEAM NEWS
VICI Racing and Kumho Tire are pleased to announce their participation in the 2008 American Le Mans Series (ALMS), in a collaboration focusing on an innovative new tire development programme. Full story

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29th Feb 2008

Preview Round 1 of British Historic Championship
The most competitive entry in the history of the championship will make the opening round of the 2008 Dunlop/Gambia MSA British Historic Rally Championship one of the most eagerly awaited rallies of 2008. Full Report

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28th Feb 2008

Flying Lizards first days of test at Sebring
TEAM NEWS
he three new 2008 Flying Lizard Motorsports 911 GT3 RSR Porsches -- No. 44, No. 45, and No. 46 -- had their U.S. debut this week in Sebring, Florida at a two-day private test. Full Story

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27th Feb 2008

Decision time for Triple X and Baird
TEAM NEWS
This coming weekend as the 2008 Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup heads into its penultimate round and points leader Craig Baird is facing important decisions on his Championship strategy. Full report

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26th Feb 2008

AJR sign Dino Steiner and return to the ALMS for 2008
Alex Job Racing announced today that it signed German driver Dino Steiner for the ALMS 2008 IMSA Challenge by Michelin racing season. Full report


Paul Frere Dies at the age of 91
Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart mourns a great journalist and racing driver: Paul Frère has died at the age of 91. Full story

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24th Feb 2008

Russell wins battle at Clipsal 500
Davis Russell (Boom Logistics) has won his first ever Carrera Cup Australia race, taking out race three at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide this afternoon. Full report

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23rd Feb 2008

Craig Baird on track for round win
Craig Baird was denied victory in race one but he stormed to victory in race two of the Carrera Cup Australia at Clipsal 500 Adelaide this Afternoon. Full report

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22nd Feb 2008

Bryce Washington takes his first ever pole
Adelaide boy Bryce Washington (ADRAS Radiators) has continued his brilliant weekend at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide by claiming his first ever Carrera Cup Australia pole position after today's qualifying session. Full report

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21st Feb 2008

Bryce Washington star's at home
Bryce Washington has starred on the first day of the Carrera Cup Season 2008, setting the fastest time on day one of round one at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide. Full report

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18th Feb 2008

Mark Larkham to join Carrera Cup Australia
Former V8 Supercar Championship Series driver Mark Larkham will be a permanent fixture around the paddock in 2008, but not behind the wheel of a Porsche. Full report

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17th Feb 2008

Baird's Hat-Trick of wins for Triple X
TEAM NEWS
Triple X Motorsport Team driver Craig Baird has completed another hat-trick of race wins at the 4th Round of the Battery Town Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup. Full report

Baird saves the day for Triple X
TEAM NEWS
Queensland based Kiwi driver Craig Baird salvaged what was a day of drama for Triple X Motorsport when he won the opening race of Round 4 of the Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup at Manfeild Park in Feilding. Full report

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14th Feb 2008

Le Mans Series full entry list for 2008
Le Mans Series is proud to introduce the full entry list for 2008 season Full report

New improved RSR to hit the tracks this season
The Porsche GT3 RSR launches into the new model year with extensive modifications. The most powerful race car based on the Porsche 911, which last year scored wins at the 24 hour races. Full report

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8th Feb 2008

Patrick Pilet joins Porsche squad
Patrick Pilet from France joins the ranks of Porsche works drivers for the 2008 season. With Pilet, the number of pilots driving for the Stuttgart sportscar manufacturer increases to eleven. Full report


Triple X set for GT3 thriller
TEAM NEWS
With the 2008 Battery Town Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup reaching the half way point, Triple X Motorsport now need to head to Manawatu region for the 4th round of the New Zealand Series. Full report

Pilatus aircraft backs Carrera Cup Australia
The world's leading manufacturer of single-engine turboprop aircraft, Pilatus Aircraft backs the world's most successful one-make sports car championship. Full report

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6th Feb 2008

New race car for 911 family
Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, adds another member of the 911 family to its range of products. The new GT3 Cup S.
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5th Feb 2008

Wolf Henzler joins Porsche as works driver
Wolf Henzler from Nuertingen will be starting for Dr. Ing h.c. F. Porsche AG in the motorsport season 2008. The 32-year-old German will be at the wheel of a Flying Lizard Team’s Porsche GT3 RSR in ALMS. Full report

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1st Feb 2008

Lounge of Lizards
TEAM NEWS
Flying Lizard Motorsports announced today the team's plans for the 2008 American Le Mans Series racing season. The California-based racing team will field three Porsche 2008 911 GT3 RSRs in the GT2 class: the No. 44, No. 45, and No. 46 Flying Lizard Porsches. Full report

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29th Jan 2008

Succesful first test for RS Spyder
The new RS Spyder, with which Porsche is eager to continue its success streak in the American Le Mans Series, has passed its first practical test
. Full report

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27th Jan 2008

Porsche teams put in strong performance
Daytona USA. The 46th running of the Daytona 24 hour race will go down in the history of America's longest standing sportscar race as one of the most exciting. Full report


Ruby Tuesday come-up-short at Daytona
TEAM NEWS
Just a couple hours after the sun came up on the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Rolex 24 At Daytona,  the Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team suffered a disappointing blow when something happened to No. 23 Porsche-powered Crawford Daytona Prototype engine. Full report

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25th Jan 2008

Porsche's among the fastest at Daytona
With 42 vehicles entered to start, the GT class at the 46th running of the endurance classic is particularly competitive. Porsche customers make up the lion's share in this class fielding 30 911 GT3 Cup racers. Full report

All set and ready to go
TEAM NEWS
It’s go time for the Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing team as they made final car preparations in Friday’s Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 final practice sessions prior to Saturday’s 46th Rolex 24 Full report

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24th Jan 2008

Ruby Tuesday qualify 12th at Daytona
TEAM NEWS
The Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team is anxious to get the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 season underway after qualifying 12th for Saturday’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. Full report

Ruby Tuesday looking for win at Daytona TEAM NEWS
Nearly 20 Daytona Prototype teams (totaling 25 cars) will descend upon the “World Center of Racing” this weekend for the 46th Rolex 24 At Daytona all looking to notch their first win of the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 season. Full report

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19th Jan 2008

Two versions of success in LMP2
The Porsche RS Spyder will be entering the 2008 motorsport season in two different versions: In the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Full report

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14th Jan 2008

VIP PetFoods- Porsche wins Dubai 24HR
Carrera Cup Australia driver Craig Baird has enhanced his driving reputation and that of the Porsche 997 GT3 RSR after leading team VIP Petfoods to victory at the prestigious 24 Hour Dubai race at the weekend. Full report

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9th Jan 2008

Historic Carrera Cup Event at 2008 Grand Prix
Carrea Cup Austraila will feature a nine round Championship season for the first time since 2005, after the category's appearance at the Formula 1 tm ING Australian Grand Prix was granted Championship status recently. Full report

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7th Jan 2008

TRG looking good for Daytona 24 Hour
TEAM NEWS
In what might be the most massive undertaking in team history, TRG put the finishing touches on a seven-car assault toward the GT class victory in the 46th Rolex 24 At Daytona. Full report


Ruby Tuesday complete Daytona testing
TEAM NEWS
When a race team goes testing, the results may find the team asking more questions than the test sessions answered.
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2nd Jan 2008

TRG Fields seven car line-up for Rolex 24
TEAM NEWS
Setting out for this week’s Daytona Test Days, TRG has one goal for the 2008 Rolex 24 at Daytona, continue the winning streak.
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