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Yes, Le Mans Classic 2008 is in just two month from now. The Moparshop is double checking everything on the Charger and fixing what went off at Monza.
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While the Chevrons are not really our competition since they are prototypes and our Dodge Charger is a GT, they are on the track with us at the same time. We can run with them on the Mulsanne in terms of top speed but they are much faster in all turns and Le Mans has quite a few of those!
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Our new team shirts have just come in today! These shirts, on which you'll find the logos of our sponsors Hippopotamus Le Mans, MOPARSHOP, MOTUL, NITRO, DODGE France, Chateau Claymore and Chiron Publicité, are our official 2008 team wear. Each of our VIP guests will also receive one at Le Mans Classic. All of our fans can buy one for $40 including shipping to the USA. You can order yours by writing to oly DOT express AT free DOT fr or by leaving a comment below.
When FIA released the Group 5 rules in 1976, Porsche jumped onboard with modifying their 930 Turbo into the 935 that dominated the late 70s endurance races.
Sporting a 2.8 litre double turbocharged 590 hp engine, the Porsche 935 relies on 917 type brakes to slow down.
When Porsche decided in 1974 to upgrade their 3.0 RS into a fire breathing and lightened racing machine, they created the Carrera RSR. With extra light and flared bodywork and a high compression 330 hp 3 litre engine, the Porsche RSR is capable of 180 mph.
Continue reading "Our competitors: Porsche Carrera RSR 3.0" »
During the wild 70s, when sex was safe and racing dangerous, american engineer and race driver Horst Kwech teamed up with chassis expert Lee Dykstra to build the ultimate Porsche terror out of a mundane Chevrolet Monza.
Continue reading "Le Mans Classic G6: DeKon Chevrolet Monza" »
Certainly one of the most popular Le Mans entries of its time, thanks to its ease of operation, robust performance and reliability, the Porsche 911 3.0 RS, also known as Group 3 Porsche 911, is a force to rekon at Le Mans Classic.
Continue reading "Le Mans Classic Grid 6: Porsche 911 3.0 RS" »
Now that the Le Mans Classic entry list is pretty much complete, we take the time to take a look at the competition that we'll see at the world most awesome vintage race. In our grid 6, which are the Le Mans cars from 1973 to 1979, the organizers achieved to make a very even selection that reads like the who's who of race cars.
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For our third year racing in Europe, popularity of our Dodge Charger keeps growing. The same goes for media coverage, as a five page feature just appeared in Motoraver. Sponsor interest follows the same route. We are now happy to announce that Hippopotamus Le Mans steakhouse will be supporting us too! I can tell you that there are not many spots left on the car and we are still two month away from our first race in Monza!
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As in 2006, we will again hold a press and fans party at Chiron in Le Mans. We expect about 50 reporters, some TV crews and at least 150 fans to show up at the event, which will be hosted during race week on Wednesday, July 9. This years inside scoop is that we'll be presenting more than just our Charger... In order to serve y'all right, we'll have Chateau La Claymore, a great red wine from the Bordeaux region. We happy and proud to have a sponsor with such a great tradition with us now. There are more great news about our sponsors to come, so stay online!
Even before the March 15 deadline, up to 90% of the Le Mans Classic strting grids have been filled. To check if your favorite team or what exotic cars will be racing there, you should download the current selectees on the Le Mans Classic website.
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We are very happy to announce that our Le Mans Classic 2008 application has been accepted! See you at Le Mans on July 11, 12 and 13! Be there or be square!
After checking with our main sponsors, taking into account track speeds and the motivations of our team members, here are our planned race dates for 2008:
April 24-26 CER at Monza, Italy
July 11-13 Le Mans Classic, France
September 12-14 CER at Silverstone, England
We hope to see you at the tracks!
Here is our new fan card! A considerable quantity was made thanks to our sponsor Pixeleye Interactive. Pixeleye also did the photography and design for this card. What you see above is the front side. On the back side, you'll find informations about the Dodge, its racing history and its records alongside with smaller pictures. You can get one signed at the CER races in Monza and Silverstone and, of course, at Le Mans Classic 2008. For those who cannot be at the tracks, we'll be glad to send you one home if you drop us an e-mail.
Continue reading "First half of Le Mans Classic 2008 entries about to be confirmed this week!" »
We are pleased to announce that Erkrath Trucking, who handled all our race car logistics with great care and perfect timing during our 2007 season, will be with us for 2008. We are happy to have such a dedicated logistics partner for our coming European season!
The team at Classic Endurance Racing (CER) has just released the 2008 race dates! The Classic races will again be run as an opening event to the Le Mans Series races. On top of the CER, we also hope to be at Le Mans Classic 2008! You, friends and fans, shall pick the 3 races that you would like us to do in 2008. Leave a comment below telling us where you want to see the Charger in action!
Le Mans Classic countdown can now be followed on the official 2008 website. Keep your fingers crossed that our Dodge will be invited for the coming edition of the greatest vintage race in the world!
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