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MOTORSPORT: Bridgestone Americas marks 45th Anniversary of #Potenza tire line at One Lap of America Two teams from #Bridgestone – Team Potenza Race and Team Potenza RE-71RS – are competing in the eight-day, 3,500-mile journey across 15 states, which being held on May 4-11. "#Motorsports have been fundamental to Bridgestone's identity for more than 60 years, and racing is a true passion for us as a company to enhance the joy of the sport," said Cara Krstolic, executive director of race tire engineering and production at Bridgestone Americas. "One Lap of America offers a thrilling platform to celebrate and showcase our high-performance Potenza line-up's enduring legacy of performance and reliability. We will continue to use #racing as a proving ground for our R&D efforts. What really matters is that the new solutions we deliver on track today will transform premium mobility on the road tomorrow." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/erNycZPz #Tires #Tyres #TireTechnology #TireDevelopment #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ChemicalEngineering #MechanicalEngineering #Technology #Transportation #TireTechExpo

Five #Porsche 911 Turbo S were in action at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, fulfilling their roles as Safety and Leading Cars. 🚨 All were prepared at our Manthey Headquarters in Meuspath. A four-strong #Manthey crew was also on site at the Circuit de la Sarthe to look after the vehicles. Why four Safety Cars? Because of a special procedure at Le Mans: Three safety cars enter the track at the same time at different spots to form three separate groups of cars. Once the track is safe, all cars regroup behind a single Safety Car (called merging) before the restart.🟡➡️🟢 With more than six hours behind the Safety Car this year due to heavy rain and some incidents, all Porsche spent a lot of time on the Circuit des 24 Heures. Interesting fact: The Safety Car period during the night actually lasted so long that the three cars were running low on fuel. As a result, the fourth Safety Car was deployed to replace the respective one that had to pit for refueling. ℹ️⛽ FIA World Endurance Championship Porsche AG

The successor to the #FerrariGTO, #FerrariF40 and #FerrariF50, the #FerrariEnzoFerrari was, unsurprisingly, sublime in every aspect of its design and development, from its Formula 1-bred technical innovations to the first use of the F140 V12 engine, the unit that served as the basis for all the Ferrari V12s that followed. Find out more about the iconic supercar at the link. #FerrariMagazine #FerrariSupercars #ScuderiaFerrari #Ferrari

"More than a Race Team: The Other Side of Manthey’s Business" 👇 In a recent article, the Racecar Engineering Magazine provides an insight into how we draw on our many years of experience in #motorsport to develop products not only for our own use on the racetrack and in the workshop, but also for customers. Read the full article below to learn more about the items available from us, such as a tyre heating tent or a lightweight drinking system. ⬇️

Porsche Achieves Remarkable Milestone at Nürburgring with Pre-Series Taycan In a groundbreaking development, Porsche's skilled development driver, Lars Kern, has set a new benchmark at the Nürburgring. Maneuvering a pre-series Taycan, Kern recorded an extraordinary lap time of 7:07.55 minutes on the Nordschleife, surpassing his previous record by a significant 26 seconds. This previous record was set in August 2022 with a Taycan Turbo S Sport sedan equipped with a performance package. Kevin Giek, Head of the Model Line, expressed his awe at this achievement, stating, "A 26-second improvement in motorsport is a substantial margin. Lars' performance elevates the Taycan to a level comparable with the most elite electric hypercars in the world. The consistency of his lap times over several rounds further underscores the Taycan's exceptional performance capabilities." The testing day at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife was devoted exclusively to this high-speed test, with the vehicle equipped for utmost safety, including a legally mandated roll cage and racing bucket seats. Compared to the 2022 record with the Taycan Turbo S, the pre-series Taycan demonstrated remarkable improvements, achieving speeds up to 25 km/h faster at key sections like the Schwedenkreuz. This performance difference is highlighted by the fact that when Kern finished his lap in this test, he would have only been entering the Antoniusbuche section during his 2022 record attempt with the Taycan Turbo S. This puts the pre-series Taycan more than 1.3 kilometres ahead of the Turbo S, illustrating a significant advancement in performance over the 20.8 km track. An onboard video capturing the complete lap will be published in mid-March, providing an exclusive glimpse into this remarkable achievement. #PorscheInnovation #Taycan #Nürburgring #AutomotiveExcellence #PerformanceEngineering

This weekend marks the 92nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with 62 cars competing across three different classes. The lineup includes 15 types of cars, 14 car manufacturers, and over 30 different teams. There will be plenty of action across the 3 different classes of Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3. Most of the excitement and attention centers on the Hypercar class, which sees the return of Cadillac. American car enthusiasts are excited as Cadillac will be the only American manufacturer competing in the class this year. I’ll be watching intermittently, but I won’t be watching any specific class. I don’t have a horse in the race, but I enjoy the race for its history and importance in motorsports. Winning this race is one of the requirements for drivers to claim the unofficial Triple Crown of Motorsports. This prestigious achievement, only claimed by Graham Hill, requires winning at the Monaco Grand Prix (F1), Indianapolis 500 (Indycar), and 24 Hours of Le Mans (WEC). Who are you cheering for this year? Is there a specific class, team, or manufacturer you’re interested in? #24hoursoflemans #motorsport #cadillac

🏆 Vintage supercar roadtesting in Lier kommune with Lamborghini GT3 racecar driver @Marcus Påverud💥 We were testing the XJ220 and the Countach 5000S, and I think we both agreed the crazy twin-turbo Jaguar XJ220 was a narrow winner! It was after all the fastest production car in the world for almost two years before McLaren F1 detroned it. These two cars are the last remaining supercar bargains on the planet, but round-belly Countaches are going up fast, with prices approaching €1M. The XJ220 is still a huge bargain with prices at about €500K. @ Marcus Paverud

Royalty - the Stirling Moss Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR! When it comes to legendary cars, the list has some of the most iconic machines ever conceived by man. And this is no exception. Stirling Moss piloted this 300 SLR to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia. He blasted across the Italian country side, finishing the race in 10 hours 7 minutes and 53 seconds, at an average speed of 97.96mph. A record that will never been broken. The "722" that adorns the car, depicts the time he left and has become a moniker on special editions of Mercedes models since. Now here it is, decades later in London. A public outing. Powering the 300 SLR is the engine out of the W196 Formula 1 car, bored & stroked from 2.5L to 3.0L. It is a straight-8 making a peak of 310hp with 296lb-ft of torque (290hp sustained). The valves & mechanical direct fuel injection from the V12 in the Messerschmitt fighter was also used. Sir Stirling Moss described the car as "The greatest sports racing car ever built, really an unbelievable machine.". Only 9 were made in total, two of which special hybrid prototypes. These two were named the Uhlenhaut Coupés, after Rudolf Uhlenhaut. One of the two sold for a record $142 million to a private buyer. #mercedes #300slr #stirlingmoss #legendary #millemiglia #performance #speed #germany 🇩🇪 #Anis_Maaouia

The First Alfa Romeo Race Car to Win in the U.S. Is Available in Mostly Original Condition

Continuing our series of posts showcasing some of the world's most expensive cars. The world's most expensive cars - Buckle up for a journey into unparalleled luxury 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 The 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 is an automotive masterpiece that holds a special place in racing history. Developed by Aston Martin to compete in endurance racing, this iconic model was built to challenge the likes of Ferrari and Jaguar on the track. The DBR1 had a highly successful racing career, including a historic overall victory at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, securing its place as one of the most coveted vintage racing cars. As for its price, a 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 made headlines in 2017 when it fetched approximately $22.6 million at an auction, setting a record for the highest price ever paid for a British car at that time. The DBR1 remains a symbol of automotive excellence, both in terms of racing prowess and collector value. Visit our website to view many Supercars and Classic cars for sale along with classic car-related news: https://lnkd.in/gGGz9Cx7 #FridayMorning #FridayThoughts #FridayMotivation #classiccars #ClassicMotorsForSale #classiccar #instacar #carsofinstagram #historicscars #racecars #vintagecars #prestigecars #supercars #carsonline #classiccarmarketplace #carofyourdreams #astonmartindbr1