Audi still leads but Kristensen's dream of a record eighth win at Le Mans ends Jun 17, 2007
Capello's co-pilot, Allan McNish, had clocked the best lap in 3 minutes, 27. 204 seconds on the 8. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Le Mans returns to summit of its former glory Jun 16, 2007
"Le Mans is quite rightly billed as the hardest race in the world," said Allan McNish, a former Formula One driver who has raced here seven times and who won in 1998. "In this 24-hour period, we will average more than 200 kilometers per hour, including all of the pit stops," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Diesel engines come of age at Le Mans Jun 16, 2007
Again, Audi will have an advantage, as several of its drivers from last year will race again, notably Tom Kristensen, who has won the race a record seven times, and Allan McNish, who finished third last year, and who won in 1998 in a Porsche. "I never felt that sort of kick in the back of power in my life including in Formula One," said McNish of driving the diesel. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Motors Revved Up for Competition in Toole May 22, 2007
A gamble on fuel strategy paid off and gave the team and Porsche its third straight overall victory in the American Le Mans Series with a 10-second victory over Audi's Allan McNish. "The gas was a bit of concern, but the engineers in the box told me what number to conserve to and they were working with me on that," said Australian native Briscoe, who scored his second career class win. (The Daily Universe, UT)
2007 American Le Mans Series schedule and standings Apr 19, 2007
(Allan McNish, Rinaldo Capello) ... (tie) Allan McNish, 62. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Porsches end Audi's ALMS win streak Apr 15, 2007
But the best Audi could do yesterday was a seventh overall by the R10 co-driven by Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello. Porsche RS Spyders fielded by Roger Penske finished 1-2 with the team of Romain Dumas and Timo Bernhard surviving a rules challenge to score a three-quarters-of-a-second victory over teammates Sascha Massen and Ryan Briscoe. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
These cars, drivers get passing grades Apr 12, 2007
Not so in ALMS, where the turbo diesel-powered Audi R-10s, featuring drivers Allan McNish and Renaldo Capello, are the overall cars to beat. Since being introduced at the start of the 2006 season, the Audis are 10-0, including an overall victory at last summer's legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Audi Sweeps Acura Challenge Apr 1, 2007
This was not an easy win by any stretch. " The Penske Porsches actually rolled off the grid ahead of the Audis - out-qualifying the diesel-powered cars for only the second time in two seasons. But just as the 24-car field came upon the green flag, cars spread out three-wide. The winning Audi - then driven by McNish - moved inside to avoid the pole-winning Porsche driven by Romain Dumas but it created a mad scramble into the first turn. Audi led the first lap. Dumas' Porsche suffered a punctured... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Audi Not Assuming Victory Mar 17, 2007
" His primary competitors - a fast group of LMP2 class Honda Acuras and Porsche Spyders - concur. However, it may take a little convincing for the fans well aware of the Audi track record. "I'm looking at the overall picture and we could still win," said sports car veteran Andy Wallace, who will co-drive a LMP2 class Porsche RS Spyder and concedes nothing to the dominant Audi team. "They [Audi] should win, but this race does have a habit of biting you. " The 34-car Sebring field is the smallest... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Cooling problem puts Meier in pits Mar 16, 2007
Tom Kristensen, who set a record last year with his fourth Sebring win, again will team with Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello in an Audi prototype. Indy Racing League drivers Tony Kanaan and Helio Castroneves are entered in the race, which begins at 7 a.m. Saturday. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Pit Passes: By Bill Center Dec 7, 2006
Road Racing: Grand-Am Daytona Prototype series champions Scott Pruett and Luis Diaz and American Le Mans champs Jorg Bergmeister, Rinaldo Capello and Allan McNish. At-Large: Rally driver Travis Pastrana and Formula Ford champion J.R. Hildebrand. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Audi fastest at Road Atlanta Oct 1, 2006
Braselton Scot Allan McNish and Italian Rinaldo Capello teamed in their Audi R10 to win the ninth annual Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta Saturday ... Rinaldo Capello (left) and Allan McNish, overall winners in the LMP1 class, bask in their victory in the ninth annual Petit Le Mans endurance race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Audi Diesel Powers Ahead Sep 6, 2006
Having made history by winning the Le Mans 24 Hours in June with its revolutionary Audi R10 TDI, Britain's Allan McNish and Dindo Capello, of Italy, have added to the German manufacturer's incredible 2006 success story to take the prestigious American Le Mans Series championship. That's six starts and six wins so far and it's a far cry from the until-recent perception of diesels as those rough-sounding, smelly, commercial vehicles that billow black smoke. (BusinessWeek)
Audi Claims American Le Mans Series Title Sep 5, 2006
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With victory in the eighth race of the season at Mosport (Canada), Allan McNish (Scotland) and Dindo Capello (Italy) in their Audi R10 TDI clinched the LM-P1 title in the American Le Mans Series ahead of time ... While Allan McNish was already ALMS champion in 2000, his co-driver Dindo Capello wins the championship for the first time on this occasion ... Capello handed over his leading Audi R10 TDI to his co-driver Allan McNish in the 73rd minute. (PR Newswire)
McNish-Capello combo tears up Mosport Sep 4, 2006
MOSPORT Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello, driving an Audi Sport North America Audi R10 diesel, won an exciting Mobil 1 presents the Grand Prix of Mosport Sunday but what many of the 40,000 spectators were talking about when they left for home was the good news-bad news day experienced by Canadian drivers. First, the good news. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Audi clinches ALMS LMP1 title; McNish, Capello win at Mosport Sep 4, 2006
Bowmanville, Ontario Another championship performance by Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello has delivered just that ... (2) Rinaldo Capello, Italy; Allan McNish, Scotland; Audi R10 TDI Power (1, P1), 133 ... Unofficial PointsLMP1Allan McNish 155Rinaldo Capello 155James Weaver 106Butch Leitzinger 106Emanuele Pirro 66Frank Biela 66Chris Dyson 60Guy Smith 60Andy Wallace 48Michael Lewis 41Chris McMurry 41Duncan Dayton 26Tom Kristensen 26Bryan Willman 12. (Backstretch Motorsports)
Fifth Victory for the Audi R10 TDI Aug 21, 2006
Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten: Frank Biela (Germany) and Emanuele Pirro (Italy) celebrated together with their team-mates Dindo Capello (Italy) and Allan McNish (Scotland) a double victory in the fifth race of Audi's new diesel sportscar ... From the very last position, Biela started a charge which brought him and his team-mate Emanuele Pirro to second place behind the second Audi R10 TDI of Dindo Capello and Allan McNish before the final phase of the race ... Allan... (PR Newswire)
Both Audi R10 TDI Sportscars on the Front Row Aug 20, 2006
Allan McNish claims pole-position in Road America * Championship leader shatters ALMS track record * Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro in second place ELKHART LAKE, Wis ... In qualifying on Saturday, Audi "works" driver Allan McNish (Scotland) secured pole-position with a lap time of 1:49 ... Starting beside the championship leaders on the front row are their team-mates Frank Biela (Germany) and Emanuele Pirro (Italy) in the second Audi R10 TDI. During the 20 minute qualifying session on Saturday,... (PR Newswire)
Audi R10 TDI Claims Victory in US Comeback Jul 17, 2006
After 61 minutes of the race, Allan McNish handed over the leading #2 R10 TDI to co-driver Dindo Capello ... With the fourth place overall and third place in the LM P1 class, Allan McNish and Dindo Capello defended their lead in the LM P1 Driver's championship ... Quotes after the race at Salt Lake City Dr Wolfgang Ullrich (Head of Audi Motorsport): "It was a great race and full of tension -- for my taste a little bit too much tension. Emanuele Pirro and Frank Biela drove a great race. Allan... (PR Newswire)
Diesel flexes muscles Jul 16, 2006
Biela, who started in the pole position, turned the lead over to teammate Allan McNish of Monaco in car No. 2 when he went wide on the fourth turn of the race and dropped to 3rd ... The No. 2 Audi, which was leading and being driven by Rinaldo Capello, who replaced Allan McNish, suffered a puncture on one tire and pulled into the pit. (Deseret News)
Viva La Mans Jul 13, 2006
It was deliberately designed that way," said Alan Wilson, track designer and park CEO. Second, the Tooele track is also unique in that it is the longest track in the 10-race series 4.5 miles and has the most turns 24 in all. The Sebring track is 3.7 miles long and has 17 turns. Most tracks average around 10 turns. One twist to this race is the favored car to win the overall title is the Audi R10, a diesel-powered car that won the 24-hour Le Mans earlier this year. Current leaders in the series... (Deseret News)
Too much celebrating? Jul 3, 2006
Allan McNish drove past Romain Dumas with 30 minutes left as he and Rinaldo Capello won the American Le Mans Series race at Lime Rock, Conn. Posted 7/2/2006 10:43 PM ET. (USA Today -- Sports)
AUDI Triumphs With TDI Power at Le Mans Jun 19, 2006
Dindo Capello (Italy), Tom Kristensen (Denmark) and Allan McNish (Scotland) also achieved a podium in finishing third overall ... Audi's triumph was completed by Dindo Capello, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish who finished third ... Quotes after the race Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn (Chairman of the Board of AUDI AG): "This historic Le Mans triumph is doubtlessly the greatest in the successful motorsport history of AUDI AG. It is stunning evidence of 'Vorsprung durch Technik'. The aim to win the Le... (PR Newswire)
Audi takes grid front row Jun 16, 2006
He shares the car with Scotsman Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen. Marco Wenner, driving the number 8 Audi, ensured the team filled out row one of the grid. (iAfrica.com)
Audi R8 Makes a Winning Comeback in USA May 14, 2006
FSI technology helps Audi achieve comprehensive victory * Capello and McNish extend championship lead * Five-year-old Audi R8 beats latest sports-prototypes HOUSTON, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Dindo Capello (Italy) and Allan McNish (Scotland) extended their American Le Mans Series lead when they steered their "factory" Audi R8 home to victory in the inaugural Grand Prix in Houston (US state of Texas) on Friday night ... Quotes after the race in Houston Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich (Head of Audi Motorsport):... (PR Newswire)
Foyt has his doubts May 10, 2006
USATODAY.com - Foyt: Vet racers 'kidding selves. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
All-star Audi lineup set for Sebring, Le Mans Feb 20, 2006
Audi did not disappoint, announcing that the five drivers joining Tom Kristensen to pilot the two Audi R10 prototypes will be Frank Biela, Rinaldo "Dindo" Capello, Allan McNish, Emanuele Pirro and Marco Werner. The goals for Audi AG are simple: to win at La Sarthe in June, and to become the first manufacturer to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a diesel engine. (Motor Sport)
Audi AG driver lineup for Sebring, ... Feb 19, 2006
Ingolstadt, 18 February 2006 -- High-calibre driver squad for Audi R10 Seasoned campaigners at wheel of the new diesel sportscar First race on 18 March at Sebring (USA) AUDI AG wants to achieve its ambitious goal, to be the first automobile manufacturer to win the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with a diesel engine, with a high-calibre driver line-up: The two Audi R10 prototypes will be driven by Frank Biela (D), Dindo Capello (I), Tom Kristensen (DK), Allan McNish (GB), Emanuele Pirro (I) and... (Motor Sport)
Drivers named for Audi R10 Sebring ... Feb 19, 2006
Frank Biela, Dindo Capello, Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish, Emanuele Pirro and Marco Werner will drive two Audi R10s when the diesel-powered prototype makes its race debut at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The race kicks off the 2006 American Le Mans Series. (Motor Sport)
Wheldon leads team to Rolex 24 at Daytona win Jan 31, 2006
" The No.60 team which included A.J. Allmendinger and Justin Wilson finished second overall. A Pontiac Crawford driven by Rusty Wallace, Danica Patrick and former F1 driver Allan McNish was as high as third place before a blown head gasket ended their day. NASCAR Series champion Tony Stewart, who came close to winning the last two years, was not a factor this year. Other Nextel Cup drivers to participate included Bobby Labonte (finished 35th), Kyle Petty and Boris Said (42nd), and current TV... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Daytona 24: Race report Jan 30, 2006
" One car that made a big splash in its Rolex 24 At Daytona debut was the No. 23 Porsche Crawford for Alex Job Racing/Emory Motorsports. Lucas Luhr started the car from the pole position, and Luhr and his fellow Porsche factory drivers Mike Rockenfeller and Long were certainly one of the race's many powerhouse driver lineups. The No. 23 machine was forced to the garage for the first time in the race's third hour with suspension problems, dropping seven laps off the pace and into 17th place... (Motor Sport)
Ganassi team wins 24-hour Daytona race Jan 30, 2006
Andretti Green Racing Andretti Green Racing, A.J. Allmendinger, Allan McNish, Casey Mears, Formula One, AUTO RACING,Champ Car Champ Car, Chip Ganassi Racing Chip Ganassi Racing - CBS SportsLine. com. (CBS Sportsline)
Ganassi Racing leads Daytona at halfway mark Jan 29, 2006
The Pontiac Crawford shared by recently retired NASCAR star Rusty Wallace, Indy Racing League sensation Danica Patrick and former Formula One drivers Allan McNish and Jan Lammers got as high as third in the 10th hour before an overheating problem and a blown head gasket retired their Pontiac Crawford. We had a really good race car, said Steve Nelson, the teams crew chief. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Danica-mania rolls into Daytona International for 24-hour race Jan 29, 2006
"At the end of the day, I cannot blame people for wondering if the girl can drive," she said of having to try out earlier this month with new Howard-Boss Motorsports teammates Rusty Wallace, Allan McNish and Jan Lammers. "I'm very comfortable with who I am. I know very well that it draws attention. . . . People are watching. People are watching whether you do well or don't do well.". (Orlando Sentinel)
Daytona 24: Thursday qualifying ... Jan 27, 2006
As part of a unique race car unveiling on the famed Daytona International Speedway frontstretch, No. 2 Callaway Golf Pontiac Crawford co-drivers Rusty Wallace, Danica Patrick, Allan McNish and Jan Lammers were provided with the rare opportunity to use the grass between the tri-oval and pit lane as the "fairway" for a chipping competition by Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig. While McNish earned a GT1 class victory in the 1998 Rolex 24 At Daytona and Lammers is a two-time... (Motor Sport)
The boys (and girl) are back Jan 27, 2006
She and three new teammates -- former NASCAR stalwart Rusty Wallace and sports-car drivers Allan McNish and Jan Lammers -- will drive the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Saturday and Sunday. The 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway is a first for Patrick and Wallace. (Orlando Sentinel)
Daytona 24: Graham Rahal preview Jan 25, 2006
Buddy Rice will be in the Finlay Motorsports Crawford Ford No. 28 with Rob Finlay, Michael Valiante and Bryan Herta, while Danica Patrick will share the Howard-Boss Motorsports Crawford Pontiac No. 2 with Rusty Wallace, Allan McNish and Jan Lammers. In addition to the 39 GT cars in Rahal's class there are 31 Daytona Prototypes entered for a field of 70. (Motor Sport)
HBM No. 2 Daytona Prototype driver ... Jan 24, 2006
Rusty Wallace to Co-Drive No. 2 Callaway Golf Pontiac Crawford with Danica Patrick, Allan McNish and Jan Lammers in Rolex 24 At Daytona ... Wallace, along with IRL Indy Car Series racing sensation Danica Patrick and sports car drivers Allan McNish and Jan Lammers will attempt the 44th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona starting on January 28 ... "With Rusty, Danica Patrick, Allan McNish and Jan Lammers on the Callaway team, we feel like we have a great chance in the race.". (Motor Sport)
Daytona 24: All-star driver lineup Jan 20, 2006
One team that will garner plenty of attention is the No. 2 Howard-Boss Motorsports Pontiac Crawford operation, with 1989 NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace and 2005 Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year Danica Patrick joining Scottish sports car ace Allan McNish. Patrick and Wallace created quite a stir during their appearance at the recent Daytona Test Days, which will grow even larger throughout the Rolex 24 At Daytona weekend. (Motor Sport)
Indy Racing League News and Notes ... Jan 7, 2006
The Bombardier Rookie of the Year accepted an invitation to co-drive a Daytona Prototype with Rusty Wallace, Allan McNish and Boris Said after testing with the team on Jan. 5 ... Patrick will share the car with Wallace, Allan McNish and Boris Said. (Motor Sport)
Audi unveils R10 in North America Jan 7, 2006
265 seconds ahead of teammate Allan McNish and the first victory at the legendary Sebring for Champion Racing. Tom Kristensen at the Audi Designers Tuesday. (Motor Sport)
Danica may drive Wallace's car at Rolex Jan 7, 2006
The 1989 NASCAR champion has officially announced his participation in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, and has invited Patrick to join the team, which will also include American road racing stalwart Boris Said, and Scottish sports car ace Allan McNish. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rusty, Danica looking to team up in Rolex 24 Jan 7, 2006
He is expecting to team up with sports car veterans Allan McNish and Boris Said and Patrick. "We're going to get (Danica) in the car and get her some time and see if she likes driving the car," Wallace said. (Fox Sports -- NASCAR)
