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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Scrutineering under bright sunshine for Morand Racing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Despite gloomy weather forecast, a glorious sun welcomed Morand Racing and their Morgan powered by Judd on their arrival in Le Mans town center this Monday for the traditional scrutineering and official photo. Supporters came in huge numbers in order to attend the various scrutineering steps. 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/scrutineering-under-bright-sunshine-for-morand-racing/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Racing unveils winning Le Mans Gulf livery]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Le Mans, 18 June 2013 - Aston Martin Racing and Gulf have unveiled the winner of their livery design competition.

The design, inspired by the change in atmosphere as day gives way to night during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, was created by Jonathan Wesley from Kettering in the UK and will adorn the #97 Vantage GTE throughout race week.

Darren Turner (GB), Stefan Mücke (D) and Peter ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/aston-martin-racing-unveils-winning-le-mans-gulf-livery/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Corvette Racing returns for Le Mans glory]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[LE MANS, France (June 17, 2013) – Each year in the middle of June, the road-racing universe turns its eyes to the Sarthe region of France for the world’s most famous endurance event. Corvette Racing is back at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in search of its eighth class victory since 2001.
 
The two velocity yellow Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars undertook a successful test at Le Mans on ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/corvette-racing-returns-for-le-mans-glory/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Seven ORECA 03 and one Alpine A450 in search of victory]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After a conclusive Test Day, eight ORECA chassis will take part in the 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours : seven ORECA 03 and one Alpine A450, built and developed by ORECA. After podium finishes in the previous two editions of the race, the customer teams will be aiming for victory in a particularly competitive LM P2 class : 22 cars and 6 constructors, of which ORECA is the best represented ! The ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/seven-oreca-03-and-one-alpine-a450-in-search-of-victory/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[OAK Racing determined and well-armed for its 7th participation to the Le Mans 24 Hours]]></title>
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Yesterday, OAK Racing created a noticeable thrill during the administrative and technical checkings of this 81st edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours when it came out with its three Morgan-Nissan LM P2s. Next to its two traditionnally black and pink decorated prototypes, the French team presented the new official racing version of the OAK Racing Costa Art Car, the Official Art Car of the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/oak-racing-determined-and-well-armed-for-its-7th-participation-to-the-le-mans-24-hours/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Le Mans 24 Hours: The town in party mood!  ]]></title>
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The great week of the 24 Hours started yesterday with the traditional &quot;Pesage&quot; which concluded on Monday evening. The formalities completed, all the competitors are allowed to participate in the race.

Although Audi and Toyota are hot favourites but, at Le Mans, the town celebrates all its champions, from the smallest to the biggest.
 

From the outskirts of Le Mans, there ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/le-mans-24-hours-the-town-in-party-mood/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MOTUL strengthens visibility at Le Mans with sponsored grandstand! ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Internationally recognised as a name representing quality, reliability and performance in endurance racing, Motul has been involved with the jewel in the crown of sportscar racing – the 24 Hours of Le Mans – for over 60 years, one of the most enduring partnerships in motorsport.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/motul-strengthens-visibility-at-le-mans-with-sponsored-grandstand/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rebellion Racing aiming to repeat best privateer finish at the Le Mans 24h]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rebellion Racing will be putting the team’s two Lola-Toyota B12/60 Coupé LMP1 prototypes through the toughest endurance aiming for a podium finish whilst battling for top Privateer and petrol powered honours, repeating last years and recent successes.

Rebellion Racing finished as the best privateer car in the 2011 and 2012 edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours (6th and 4th overall), results ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/rebellion-racing-aiming-to-repeat-best-privateer-finish-at-the-le-mans-24h/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[20th participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Christophe Bouchut]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 90th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is also the 20th anniversary of the overall victory claimed by Christophe Bouchut on his first attempt. Among the 168 drivers on this year’s entry list, the Frenchman has the greatest number of participations in the event, where he is delighted to be competing for a manufacturer once again.

At the start of this season, Christophe joined the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/20th-participation-in-the-24-hours-of-le-mans-for-christophe-bouchut/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The programme of celebrations ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[he teams are settling in in the paddock, and the whole interior of the legendary circuit is being dressed in its most beautiful attire to welcome spectators! The final touches are being put to the festivities to celebrate this anniversary race.

A quick round-up of the not-to-be-missed events...

Final viewing in Epau this weekend!
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/the-programme-of-celebrations/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Busy week for Level 5 Motorsports driver Ryan Briscoe ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Le Mans, France -- In the midst of preparing for the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans, Level 5 Motorsports team owner and driver Scott Tucker encouraged team driver Ryan Briscoe to take the weekend off in order to race in the Milwaukee IndyFest at the Milwaukee Mile in Wisconsin.  
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/busy-week-for-level-5-motorsports-driver-ryan-briscoe/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Le Mans 24 Hours - Scrutineering procedures]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Scrutineering (originally weigh-in in French) is a rather quaint word! It goes back to the dawn of motor racing when the ‘verifs’ or the Anglo-Saxon word ‘scrutineering’ had not yet even been invented!

Whatever! During the two days the ten or so scrutineers will do much more than just weigh the cars or take a close look at them. It’s a long job combining patience and rigour to check ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/le-mans-24-hours-scrutineering-procedures/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Level 5 prepares for Le Mans:  inside scrutineering]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Every year, the 24 Hours of Le Mans officially kicks off in the city centre, where each of the 56 cars and their crews make the trip downtown for the annual scrutineering and administrative checks. With thousands of fans flocking to the streets to get their first glimpse of the cars and drivers, “pesage” as it’s known in French, is one of the most popular events during the entire race ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/level-5-prepares-for-le-mans-inside-scrutineering/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ORECA, 40 years old, is a 'Le Mans Addict']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ORECA is celebrating its 40th anniversary, in the same year the 24 Hours of Le Mans celebrates its 90th year. It is a special double 
anniversary for the Team ORECA who, although it has competed in all the disciplines, has fallen in love with the La Sarthe twice around the clock classic. 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/oreca-40-years-old-is-a-le-mans-addict/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:01:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chevrolet V6-powered teams ready for return to historic Milwaukee Mile]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[DETROIT – In 2012, the series of IZOD IndyCar Series oval track races in late spring and early summer was good for the Chevrolet IndyCar V6 teams. Thus far in 2013, with Tony Kanaan’s amazing victory in the Indianapolis 500 followed by Helio Castroneves win at Texas Motor Speedway, the trend appears to be repeating itself.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/chevrolet-v6-powered-teams-ready-for-return-to-historic-milwaukee-mile/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Audi aims for twelfth victory at Le Mans]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ingolstadt, June 14, 2013  On June 22/23, Audi will be competing at the classic 24-hour race at Le Mans for the 15th time. On the 90th anniversary of the worlds most important endurance race, the challenge is particularly great for the brand with the four rings, following the most recent changes in the regulations.
 
Le Mans 2013 will be a year of historic dimensions. The inaugural ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/audi-aims-for-twelfth-victory-at-le-mans/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:12:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2013 Le Mans 24 Hours the Web TV up and running on Sunday 16th June!]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After the phenomenal success of the 2012 Le Mans 24-Hours Web TV thanks to which 3.2 million visitors were able to follow the race throughout the world, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest has now launched an improved version with the backing of Rolex and Michelin that will start broadcasting on Sunday 16th June.

The Le Mans Internet channel is back! After broadcasting Patrick Dempsey’s ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/2013-le-mans-24-hours-the-web-tv-up-and-running-on-sunday-16th-june/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[SRT Motorsports adjusting to Le Mans]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Wednesday, June 12, 2013) – Following Sunday’s successful test day, SRT Motorsports and Riley Technologies are taking advantage of the 10-day break until on-track activities resume on Wednesday, June 19, for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 90th anniversary of the first event in 1923 is set for June 22-23.

Despite the 10-day dark period of on-track activity, crew ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/srt-motorsports-adjusting-to-le-mans/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Audi at Le Mans: engine technology forges close links to production]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ingolstadt, June 13, 2013  One more week before the Le Mans 24 Hours celebrates its 90th anniversary. 15 years of engine development have been shaping Audis prototype racing commitment. Through intensive development work the engineers have repeatedly compensated for the restrictions imposed by the regulations while consistently enhancing efficiency of the engines fielded.
 
Two major ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/audi-at-le-mans-engine-technology-forges-close-links-to-production/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Successful rollout for new Porsche LMP1 sports prototype]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Stuttgart. The new Porsche LMP1 sports prototype, which will compete in the sports car World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 2014, successfully completed its first rollout today on the Porsche test track in Weissach. Before the eyes of the entire Board of Porsche AG, Porsche works driver Timo Bernhard took his new ‘wheels’ through its initial function ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/successful-rollout-for-new-porsche-lmp1-sports-prototype-2/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
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