Diesel Sports Car Makes History in Opening Le Mans Race
by Jacob Gordon, Nashville, TN 
on 03.20.06
We love hearing about diesels kicking ass, so we’re happy to report that Audi Sport North America made history this weekend by winning a Le Mans series race with their R10 TDI. This marks the first time a diesel has won a major sports car race. The prototype car won by three laps in the 12 Hours of Sebring race in Florida, the opening race of the 2006 Le Mans series. This win paves the way for competing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France later this season. Last year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans saw its first biodiesel competitor. :: Le Mans (thanks to Zach for the tip)
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This was the most beautiful race I have watched in a long time. It made me cheer for the Audi team and everyone around me told me to be quiet I was so excited. This is something that has been coming down the pipe for a long time, and maybe now we'll see something from the big manufacturers because of it.
would you be able to send me some info about when and where the first sprots car was made.
thankyou
ashley
yeah, that was a beautiful race. while i don't think you could fill that car up with SVO, i like to look at the win as the triumph of an alternative fuel vehicle in a major racing event. amazing.
in watching the coverage of the race, the diesel audi was the complete star of the event. the announcers never stopped talking about the r10, and were very enthusiastic about this being a turning point for motorsports and the automotive industry. they said that the r10 was a huge attraction among the fans and responsible for the high turnout at the track that day. not only was the race amazing to watch but also the commentators response to the car and the win.
i am going to stay in all weekend for the 24 hours of le mans coming up this saturday, june 17th.