2,6 � 1994 Dauer 962 LEMANS-Fastest car in the World

2,6 � 1994 Dauer 962 LEMANS
list of the fastest cars based on acceleration (in seconds) 0-60 MPH.

2,6 � 1994 Dauer 962 LEMANS-Fastest car in the World

2,6 � 1994 Dauer 962 LEMANS
list of the fastest cars based on acceleration (in seconds) 0-60 MPH.

2009 BMW M3 ALMS Race Car

BMW presented the racing version of the new BMW M3 at the Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. The car is based on the fourth generation of the BMW M3, the high-performance sports car produced by BMW M GmbH.

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen says: "With the sporting genes of the production BMW M3 being clearly evident, developing a racing version of the car was the next logical step. The fact that the road-going vehicle is fitted with a V8 engine as standard provided us with an ideal base. However, the BMW M3 is more than a race car, it has achieved legendary status amongst race fans across the globe. I am convinced that this unique story of the BMW M3 racing cars will now be expanded upon by the addition of further chapters."

BMW's 2009 entry into the American Le Mans Series will be driven by a partnership between BMW of North America, LLC and Rahal Letterman Racing, co-owned by US motorsport legend Bobby Rahal.

"We are very pleased to be returning to the American Le Mans Series with our latest generation BMW M3," states Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO, BMW of North America. "Sports car racing has been part of BMW of North America's history practically from day one. Just two weeks after the company was incorporated in March 1975, a BMW CSL won the Twelve Hours of Sebring. We are confident that the fourth generation M3 will continue the legacy of its two predecessors which combined to win six manufacturer's championships over nine seasons in US sports car racing. As it has been in the past we believe the ALMS is the ideal venue to showcase the potential of the newest BMW M3."

Echoing that sentiment Bobby Rahal adds, "BMW has an illustrious racing heritage. Rahal Letterman Racing is eagerly anticipating, not only becoming part of that heritage, but helping to enhance it. Our dedication to this project will be without equal and we look forward to racing at the front of the grid with BMW in the years to come."

Martin Birkmann, Motorsports Manager, BMW of North America, adds: "We are very excited to announce our return to the American Le Mans Series with the 4th generation M3 at the same time as the road car hits the BMW showrooms. We are also excited about our partnership with Rahal Letterman Racing. The ALMS offers racing where we can compete against the finest and most renowned automotive brands from Europe and the US. Motorsport is deeply ingrained in the BMW DNA and we are pleased to partner with an organization which shares that same heritage. Rahal Letterman Racing is the perfect partner to be behind the wheel of our new BMW M3 racing effort."
http://www.autoclub.com.au/2008/02/bmw-m3-alms-race-car.html

2009 BMW M3 ALMS Race Car

BMW presented the racing version of the new BMW M3 at the Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. The car is based on the fourth generation of the BMW M3, the high-performance sports car produced by BMW M GmbH.

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen says: "With the sporting genes of the production BMW M3 being clearly evident, developing a racing version of the car was the next logical step. The fact that the road-going vehicle is fitted with a V8 engine as standard provided us with an ideal base. However, the BMW M3 is more than a race car, it has achieved legendary status amongst race fans across the globe. I am convinced that this unique story of the BMW M3 racing cars will now be expanded upon by the addition of further chapters."

BMW's 2009 entry into the American Le Mans Series will be driven by a partnership between BMW of North America, LLC and Rahal Letterman Racing, co-owned by US motorsport legend Bobby Rahal.

"We are very pleased to be returning to the American Le Mans Series with our latest generation BMW M3," states Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO, BMW of North America. "Sports Car Evolution has been part of BMW of North America's history practically from day one. Just two weeks after the company was incorporated in March 1975, a BMW CSL won the Twelve Hours of Sebring. We are confident that the fourth generation M3 will continue the legacy of its two predecessors which combined to win six manufacturer's championships over nine seasons in US sports Car Evolution. As it has been in the past we believe the ALMS is the ideal venue to showcase the potential of the newest BMW M3."

Echoing that sentiment Bobby Rahal adds, "BMW has an illustrious racing heritage. Rahal Letterman Racing is eagerly anticipating, not only becoming part of that heritage, but helping to enhance it. Our dedication to this project will be without equal and we look forward to racing at the front of the grid with BMW in the years to come."

Martin Birkmann, Motorsports Manager, BMW of North America, adds: "We are very excited to announce our return to the American Le Mans Series with the 4th generation M3 at the same time as the road car hits the BMW showrooms. We are also excited about our partnership with Rahal Letterman Racing. The ALMS offers racing where we can compete against the finest and most renowned automotive brands from Europe and the US. Motorsport is deeply ingrained in the BMW DNA and we are pleased to partner with an organization which shares that same heritage. Rahal Letterman Racing is the perfect partner to be behind the wheel of our new BMW M3 racing effort."
http://www.autoclub.com.au/2008/02/bmw-m3-alms-race-car.html

Aerodynamics In Car Racing

Aerodynamic efficiency is the goal of all race car designers. It is the most important element in developing a competitive race car.

Aerodynamics In Car Evolution

Aerodynamic efficiency is the goal of all race car designers. It is the most important element in developing a competitive race car.

2009 Honda CBR600RR Project Part I

Crashing always sucks, especially on a brand new 2009 Honda CBR600RR, but with destruction comes creation.

It happens to everyone, we ride, we haul ass and inevitably we crash. It really sucks, so when we tossed our Supersport runner-up 2009 Honda CBR600RR down the bottom of Thunderhill�s Cyclone, damaging every square inch of the bike�s bodywork while also breaking off a few bars and levers, we decided to do a trackday bike re-build.

Take a look at the post-crash carnage. It is amazing how much can happen so quickly. Then again, that�s why some people decide to replace their pristine OEM bodywork with aftermarket fiberglass before they go flogging their new cycle around the race track. Follow along as we transform our road-rashed RR into a trick trackday weapon.

A few shots from the Cutting Edge Illusions online gallery of the CBR600RR's progress.

The first order of business is to procure new bodywork and Sharkskinz is one of our favorites. Their fiberglass looks great, it comes with fasteners in place and the factory-primer finish is good right out of the box. We handed the blank slate over to our pals at Cutting Edge Illusions out of Eugene, Oregon, where our blank bodywork is going to be transformed into a Freddie Spencer-inspired blast from the past with a modern twist.

�We are planning on keeping an overall traditional look the paint scheme,� explains Jeremy Kruempel, Designer for Cutting Edge Illusions. �But of course we will be adding plenty of our signature effects. So far the bike has been prepped (sanded). Then sealed and based. Then color sanded with 1000 grit paper. Next we laid down a super smooth white base with a pearl topcoat. We then put an intermediate coat of clear on then sanded that. Finally we added on a mid coat adhesion promoter. Now the bike is ready to begin laying out the racing graphics and logos.�

Watch the process as the Cutting Edge Illusions team works their magic with their standard target turnaround of four weeks. If you�ve ever had something custom painted before you will understand how quick that actually is. They will be updating photo gallery images on their website throughout the process, so check that out Cutting Edge Illusions online gallery.

No, this isn't a prop from the recent Terminator movie; this is the beginnings of a new and exciting CBR600RR project.

On the performance side of the equation we bolted up an FMF Apex Slip-on Exhaust, ditching the stock exhaust for a much more-stylish carbon canister versus the stock unit. The stock suspension is pretty damn good but it can always be better so we ripped-off the fork and shock and shipped them to Race Tech where they will lay hands on them. Stay tuned for performance details.

Last but not least, the final piece of the Stage 1 rebuild will be a set of Vortex clip-ons and rear-sets. So there you go, we�ve got the bike stripped and the parts are being shipped. If there are any CBR600RR owners out there with some suggestions for our little Honda, we would love to hear about them. Sound off and let us know in the comments below.