June 3, 2002 Audi of America, Inc. reported May sales of 7,710, representing a small shortfall when compared to May 2001’s sales total of 7,719. For the year, the German luxury carmaker is slightly ahead of last year’s record-setting pace. Audi’s year-to-date sales are now 34,896, up 2.7 percent versus 2001 sales of 33,983.
By: admin | June 3, 2002
May 19, 2002 Round two of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) at Sears Point was a nerve-racking one: Torrential rain, spins, accidents, caution periods and a dramatic photo finish provided plenty to talk about even hours after the race in which Audi scored precious championship points. Johnny Herbert and Tom Kristensen finished second to […] More »
By: admin | May 19, 2002
May 18, 2002 The second round of the American Le Mans Series 2002 (ALMS) sees another all Audi front row – a familiar but on this occasion, somewhat unexpected picture: At Sears Point (US state of California), Audi is not racing the latest generation Infineon Audi R8 sportscars which stayed in Europe after the Le […] More »
By: admin | May 18, 2002
May 17, 2002 The third round of the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) demands not only a perfectly set up vehicle, but also a huge portion of courage from the drivers. The 4.023 kilometre circuit in Donington, with its flowing corners as well as its roller-coaster passages, is regarded as one of the fastest tracks on […] More »
By: admin | May 17, 2002
May 10, 2002 Auburn Hills, Mich. — The Audi drivers will face a difficult task for the second round of the American Le Mans Series, the team has made the decision to run a 2000 spec R8 at Sears Point. Audi “works” drivers Frank Biela, Rinaldo Capello, Tom Kristensen and defending champion Emanuele Pirro will […] More »
By: admin | May 10, 2002
May 5, 2002 Le Mans, France — Audi enjoyed a successful dress rehearsal for the Le Mans 24-hour race on coming up in June. During the pre-practice on Sunday, the three Infineon Audi R8 sports cars from Audi Sport Team Joest and Audi Sport North America once again ran like clockwork. During the eight available […] More »
By: admin | May 5, 2002
May 3, 2002 Auburn Hills, Mich. — On Sunday, May 5, the Le Mans pre-practice serves as a Le Mans dress rehearsal for Audi Sport Team Joest. To date, only a few car manufacturers have managed to win the legendary Le Mans 24 Hour race three times in succession. After netting victories in 2000 and […] More »
By: admin | May 3, 2002
