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Looking back at the 2007 season as a whole, I have to say that it’s been a difficult one in some respects but an extremely satisfying one in other ways. With the regulations for the LM P2 cars in America, on American circuits, and the might of Penske and Porsche, those elements combined to make it difficult for us (Audi) at times.
Posted 30 November 2007 in Allan's Blog | Full post » | 1 Comment
I head contented in to the winter months having wrapped up another ALMS title, having won the last two races outright, but also knowing that the opposition are not going to lie down during the close season which means we (Audi) must come out fighting in 2008.
Posted 12 November 2007 in Allan's Blog | Full post » | No Comments
I'm standing on the hotel patio here in Monterey, a few miles from Laguna Seca, the scene of our latest triumph when Dindo and I managed to pull it out of the bag again. Audi Sport North America is holding an end-of-season party, with a nautical theme, hence the Pirate outfit if you check my gallery!
Posted 22 October 2007 in Allan's Blog | Full post » | 4 Comments
Between the Detroit and Road Atlanta races, Dindo and I tested at the track in Georgia primarily for Michelin in terms of tyres for the 2008 season. But it enabled us to get onto the Atlanta track prior to the Petit Le Mans race which was beneficial because they’ve resurfaced it which has changed its characteristics significantly and I’m sure, looking back now a day or so after the race itself, that experience allowed us to attack on Saturday.
Posted 09 October 2007 in Allan's Blog | Full post » | 4 Comments
Having visited the Detroit track a month or so ago, I knew our race this weekend would be tough. The concrete surface was very bumpy and many of the corners were pretty slow second or third gear ones – and first gear at times come to that – and that was never going to be the ideal scenario for an LM P1 car. And that’s irrelevant as to whether it’s a petrol or diesel engined LM P1 car. 925kg is a heavy weight to try to manoeuvre around – a bit like trying to ride a bike in your living room – basically a difficult situation and one I’d not recommend you try at home!
Posted 03 September 2007 in Allan's Blog | Full post » | No Comments
