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Truth in 24 tonight, one day before Sebring

For those that have been following news of the brand-spankin’ new Audi R15 TDi Le Mans prototype racer, you’ll know that things are very tense down in Sebring, Florida right now, only a day away from the start of the 57th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring. That said, Audi has admitted that the 12 [...]

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Audi R15TDi to make more North American race appearances

Previously, it was believed that the new Le Mans racer, the R15 TDi, was going to only make an appearance at the start of the ALMS season at the 12 Hours of Sebring this March. That race would provide Audi a shake-down and test session to get the car in perfect shape for the 24 [...]

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Truth in 24

One of my favorite movies is Le Mans, though, probably by many critics considered to be one of the worst films ever made by Steve McQueen. However, if you enjoy racing then you’ll love the movie despite no actual dialogue for the first 30 minutes of the movie. But, however good or bad you may think [...]

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R15 TDi to drop at 12 Hours of Sebring

The 12 Hours of Sebring is a historic U.S. and one near and dear to Audi's heart; and it's close to their heart for good reason: Audi has won at Sebring from 2000 to 2007 between the Audi R8 and R10 TDi until being beaten by there brothers at Porsche. For the 2009 season, Audi is aiming to reclaim the crown with it's brand new diesel weapon: the R15 TDi. The R15 TDi will be an evolution over the previously successful R10 TDi and follow in the footsteps of its predecessors with an inaugural race at Sebring. For Audi, this race will not just be important as the first official running of the R15 but it will serve as a full-on test and shake-down session before Audi sets foot back on the Circuit de la Sarthe - the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. Follow the jump for Audi's official press release

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