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Get a Ride With Derek Bell at Sebring

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:54:03 +0000

So, how about flying over to Florida and sitting next to Derek Bell while he drives a few laps around the Sebring International Raceway? That would be fun, right? First, because you get a ride on the actual Sebring track and second, because Derek Bell is behind the wheel. So if you’re interested rush over at ebay and start bidding!

And if by any chance you’ve missed who Derek Bell is, here’s a hint: 5 times 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, he’s prints are all over Place Saint-Nicolas in downtown Le Mans. Good luck with the bidding!

Marc Goossens to race for Jaguar Rocket Sport Racing

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:12:19 +0000

Marc Goossens has signed up with Jaguar Rocket Sport Racing to drive the team’s Jaquar XKR GT #33 in the 2010 American Le Mans Series season. Marc Goossens has plenty of experience at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other endurance series.

Rolex 24 at Daytona

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:59:52 +0000

Just like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Daytona is a legendary 24 Hours endurance car race. This year’s the event will take place on January 31^st.

Cars racing Daytona and Le Mans are quite different, most certainly because the two races are governed by different regulatory bodies. While the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (A. C. O.) makes the rules at Le Mans, Daytona is regulated by the Grand American Road Racing Association, or Grand-Am. While Le Mans has four categories – LM P1, LM P2, LM GT1 and LM GT2, Daytona has only two: Daytona Prototypes and GT. Many Le Mans drivers are also maintaining a Daytona presence. Krohn Racing is competing in the Daytona Prototype category on a Ford / Lola and Tracy Krohn is listed as a driver. Other Le Mans teams and drivers racing at Daytona are Alex Job Racing and Patrick Dempsey’s Dempsey Racing.