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Programme Cover - Petit Le Mans 2008
Event: Petit Le MansDate: 4.10.2008
Track: Road Atlanta (USA), 4.088 kmsDistance: 1000 milesAttendance: unknown

Petit Le Mans
Start time: 11:15; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right, rolling start; Weather: unknown

Entered: 41

Practiced: 38

Started: 37

Finished: unknown

Le Mans Prototype 1 (LMP1) : P:10, ST:10

Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) : P:10, ST:9

Le Mans Grand Touring 1 (GT1) : P:2, ST:2

Le Mans Grand Touring 2 (GT2) : P:16, ST:16
Entry List
Entry List - Petit Le Mans 2008
Photos by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews (36), Brandon Bird (7), Gene Bird (3) and Joe Martin (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 09/12/2008 Last photo update on this page: 09/12/2008
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007007 - Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 #GT2/001 - Drayson - BarwellAston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 #GT2/001 - Aston Martin V8 4475 cc N/AGT2
Drayson - BarwellClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jonathan Cocker (GB)/Darren Turner (GB)/Paul Drayson (GB)Result: 22nd - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 26th (1:20.940) - 29th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
0707 - Peugeot 908 HDi FAP #04 - Peugeot Sport TotalPeugeot 908 HDi FAP #04 - Peugeot HDi FAP V12/100° 4v DOHC 5496 cc 2xGarrett TDLMP1
Peugeot Sport Total (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nicolas Minassian (F)/Stéphane Sarrazin (F)/Christian Klien (A)
listed, never drove: Marc Gené (E)		Result: 2nd (4s512 behind the winner)
Grid: 1st (1:06.242)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
11 - Audi R10 TDI #103 - Audi Sport North AmericaAudi R10 TDI #103 - Audi TDI V12/90° 4v 5499 cc 2xGarrett TDLMP1
Audi Sport North America (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Allan McNish (GB)/Emanuele Pirro (I)/Rinaldo Capello (I)Result: winner - (166.239 kph) - margin: 4s512
Grid: 2nd (1:06.327)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews and Brandon Bird
22 - Audi R10 TDI #101 - Audi Sport North AmericaAudi R10 TDI #101 - Audi TDI V12/90° 4v 5499 cc 2xGarrett TDLMP1
Audi Sport North America (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Marco Werner (D)/Lucas Lühr (D)Result: 3rd (7s565 behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:06.818)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
33 - Chevrolet Corvette C6.R #007 (Pratt & Miller) - Corvette RacingChevrolet Corvette C6.R #007 (Pratt & Miller) - Chevrolet LS7.R V8/90° 2v OHV 6993 cc N/AGT1
Corvette Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Johnny O'Connell (USA)/Jan Magnussen (DK)/Ron Fellows (CDN)Result: 10th 1st in GT1 (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:16.542) - 20th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
44 - Chevrolet Corvette C6.R #008 (Pratt & Miller) - Corvette RacingChevrolet Corvette C6.R #008 (Pratt & Miller) - Chevrolet LS7.R V8/90° 2v OHV 6993 cc N/AGT1
Corvette Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Olivier Beretta (MC)/Oliver Gavin (GB)/Max Papis (I)Result: 11th (35 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (1:16.589) - 21st fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
55 - Porsche RS Spyder #9R6 702 - Penske Motorsports, Inc.Porsche RS Spyder #9R6 702 - Porsche MR6 V8/90° 4v 3397 cc N/ALMP2
Penske Motorsports, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ryan Briscoe (AUS)/Helio Castroneves (USA)Result: 4th 1st in LMP2 (42s672 behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:07.061)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Gene Bird
66 - Porsche RS Spyder #9R6 801 - Penske RacingPorsche RS Spyder #9R6 801 - Porsche MR6 V8/90° 4v 3397 cc N/ALMP2
Penske Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Long (USA)/Sascha Maassen (D)/Emmanuel Collard (F)Result: 6th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (1:07.401)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
77 - Porsche RS Spyder #9R6 710 - Penske RacingPorsche RS Spyder #9R6 710 - Porsche MR6 V8/90° 4v 3397 cc N/ALMP2
Penske Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Timo Bernhard (D)/Romain Dumas (F)Result: 5th (1m04s350 behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (1:07.149)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
88 - Lola B08/86 Mazda #HU02 - BK MotorsportsLola B08/86 #HU02 - Mazda MZR-R LMP2
BK MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ben Devlin (GB)/Gerardo Bonilla (USA)
listed, never drove: Raphael Matos (BR)		Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: (1:08.896) - 15th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Brandon Bird and Gene Bird
99 - Acura ARX-01b #LC70-N°7 (Courage) - Patron Highcroft RacingAcura ARX-01 b #LC70-N°7 (Courage) - Acura AL7R V8/90° 4v DOHC 3400 cc N/ALMP2
Patron Highcroft RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Scott Sharp (USA)/David Brabham (AUS)/Dario Franchitti (GB)Result: practiced only (Accident in practice)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Joe Martin
9T9T - Acura ARX-01b #LC70-N°11 (Courage) - Patron Highcroft RacingAcura ARX-01 b #LC70-N°11 (Courage) - Acura AL7R V8/90° 4v DOHC 3400 cc N/ALMP2
Patron Highcroft RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Scott Sharp (USA)/David Brabham (AUS)/Dario Franchitti (GB)Result: 37th - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 33rd (1:08.064) - 12th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
1111 - Dodge Viper Competition Coupe #VCC C12 - Primetime Race GroupDodge Viper Competition Coupe #VCC C12 - Dodge N/AGT2
Primetime Race GroupClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Joel Feinberg (USA)/Chris Hall (GB)Result: 27th - did not finish
Grid: 31st (1:22.302) - 34th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
1212 - Lola B06/10 AER #HU07 - Autocon MotorsportsLola B06/10 #HU07 - AER P32 C V8/75° 4v 3997 cc 2xGarrettLMP1
Autocon Motorsports (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chris McMurry (USA)/Tony Burgess (CDN)/Bryan Willman (USA)Result: 33rd - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 36th - 37th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
1515 - Acura ARX-01b #LC70-N°9 (Courage) - Lowe's Fernandez RacingAcura ARX-01 b #LC70-N°9 (Courage) - Acura AL7R V8/90° 4v DOHC 3400 cc N/ALMP2
Lowe's Fernandez RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Luis Diaz (MEX)/Adrian Fernandez (MEX)/Michel Jourdain (MEX)Result: 26th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 32nd (1:07.866) - 11th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
1616 - Porsche RS Spyder #9R6 705 - Dyson Racing TeamPorsche RS Spyder #9R6 705 - Porsche MR6 V8/90° 4v 3397 cc N/ALMP2
Dyson Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chris Dyson (USA)/Guy Smith (GB)Result: 9th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:08.175) - 13th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
1818 - Porsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799939 - VICI RacingPorsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799939 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3795 cc N/AGT2
VICI RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Nicky Pastorelli (NL)/Marc Basseng (D)/Francisco Pastorelli (NL)Result: 23rd - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 30th (1:21.876) - 33rd fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
2020 - Porsche RS Spyder #9R6 704 - Dyson Racing TeamPorsche RS Spyder #9R6 704 - Porsche MR6 V8/90° 4v 3397 cc N/ALMP2
Dyson Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Butch Leitzinger (USA)/Marino Franchitti (GB)/Andy Lally (USA)Result: 7th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:08.446) - 14th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
2121 - Panoz Esperante GTLM Ford #IP9PB48303B213012 (EGTLM 003b) (Multimatic) - Panoz Team PTGPanoz Esperante GTLM #IP9PB48303B213012 (EGTLM 003b) (Multimatic) - Ford V8/90° 4v DOHC N/AGT2
Panoz Team PTG (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Milner (USA)/Joey Hand (USA)
listed, never drove: Tom Sutherland (USA), Andreas Wirth (D)		Result: 25th (112 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th (1:21.419) - 30th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
2626 - Acura ARX-01b #LC70-N°8 (Courage) - Andretti Green RacingAcura ARX-01 b #LC70-N°8 (Courage) - Acura AL7R V8/90° 4v DOHC 3400 cc N/ALMP2
Andretti Green RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Kanaan (BR)/Franck Montagny (F)/Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 16th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 7th (1:07.486)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
2828 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 #08-001 (Riley) - LG MotorsportsChevrolet Corvette C6 #08-001 (Riley) - Chevrolet Corvette N/AGT2
LG MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tomy Drissi (USA)/Lou Gigliotti (USA)/Marc Goossens (B)Result: 36th - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 25th (1:20.743) - 28th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
3030 - Lola B07/17 Judd #HU03 - Intersport RacingLola B07/17 #HU03 - Judd LMP1
Intersport Racing-
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Driven by: Ryan Lewis (GB)/Luke Hines (GB)/Georges Forgeois (F)
listed, never drove: John Faulkner (USA)		Result: 30th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 15th (1:09.785) - 18th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
3737 - Lola B06/10 AER #HU01S - Intersport RacingLola B06/10 #HU01S - AER LMP1
Intersport RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jon Field (USA)/Richard Berry (USA)/Clint Field (USA)Result: 31st - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 10th (1:07.784)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
4040 - Ford GT-R #JE5-002 (Doran) - Robertson RacingFord GT-R #JE5-002 (Doran) - Ford /Roush-Yates V8/90° N/AGT2
Robertson Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Murry (USA)/Andrea Robertson (USA)/David Robertson (USA)Result: 29th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 28th (1:21.438) - 31st fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
4444 - Porsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799914 - Flying Lizard Motorsports 44Porsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799914 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3795 cc N/AGT2
Flying Lizard Motorsports 44Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Darren Law (USA)/Lonnie Pechnik (USA)/Seth Neiman (USA)Result: 19th (55 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 35th (1:23.589) - 36th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
4545 - Porsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799913 - Flying Lizard MotorsportsPorsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799913 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3795 cc N/AGT2
Flying Lizard MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jörg Bergmeister (D)/Wolf Henzler (D)/Marc Lieb (D)Result: 13th (36 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd (1:19.885) - 25th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
4646 - Porsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799912 - Flying Lizard MotorsportsPorsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799912 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3795 cc N/AGT2
Flying Lizard Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Johannes Van Overbeek (USA)/Patrick Pilet (F)Result: 21st - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 37th - 38th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
4848 - Zytek 07S #02 - Corsa MotorsportsZytek 07S/1 #02 - Zytek N/ALMP1
Corsa MotorsportsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Johnny Mowlem (GB)/Stefan Johansson (S)/Gunnar Jeannette (USA)Result: 35th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 14th (1:09.504) - 17th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
5050 - Ginetta-Zytek 07S #04 - Team LNTGinetta-Zytek 07S #04 - Zytek N/ALMP1
Team LNT (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Danny Watts (GB)/Olivier Pla (F)Result: 14th (39 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:07.660)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews and Gene Bird
5454 - Ford GT-R #JE5-003 (Doran) - Black Swan RacingFord GT-R #JE5-003 (Doran) - Ford /Roush-Yates V8/90° N/AGT2
Black Swan RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Anthony Lazzaro (USA)/Tim Pappas (USA)/Andy Pilgrim (GB)Result: 24th (103 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (1:21.616) - 32nd fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
6161 - Ferrari F430 GTC #2438b (Michelotto) - Risi CompetizioneFerrari F430 GTC #2438b (Michelotto) - Ferrari F136 GT V8/90° 4v DOHC 3996 cc N/AGT2
Risi Competizione (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niclas Jönsson (S)/Tracy Krohn (USA)/Eric van de Poele (B)Result: 17th (48 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:20.667) - 27th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
6262 - Ferrari F430 GTC #2606 (Michelotto) - Risi CompetizioneFerrari F430 GTC #2606 (Michelotto) - Ferrari F136 GT V8/90° 4v DOHC 3996 cc N/AGT2
Risi Competizione (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jaime Melo (P)/Mika Salo (SF)Result: 12th 1st in GT2 (36 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:19.399) - 22nd fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews and Brandon Bird
6666 - Acura ARX-01b #LC70-N°12 (Courage) - de Ferran MotorsportsAcura ARX-01 b #LC70-N°12 (Courage) - Acura AL7R V8/90° 4v DOHC 3400 cc N/ALMP2
de Ferran MotorsportsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gil de Ferran (USA)/Scott Dixon (NZ)/Simon Pagenaud (F)Result: 8th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:07.656)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews and Brandon Bird
7171 - Ferrari F430 GTC #2608 (Michelotto) - Tafel RacingFerrari F430 GTC #2608 (Michelotto) - Ferrari F136 GT V8/90° 4v DOHC 3996 cc N/AGT2
Tafel Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dirk Müller (D)/Dominik Farnbacher (D)Result: 15th (39 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:19.795) - 24th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews and Brandon Bird
7373 - Ferrari F430 GTC #2610 (Michelotto) - Tafel RacingFerrari F430 GTC #2610 (Michelotto) - Ferrari F136 GT V8/90° 4v DOHC 3996 cc N/AGT2
Tafel Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alex Figge (USA)/Jim Tafel (USA)
listed, never drove: Pierre Ehret (D)		Result: 20th (63 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 34th (1:23.096) - 35th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
8787 - Porsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799915 - Farnbacher Loles RacingPorsche 997 GT3 RSR #WPOZZZ99Z8S799915 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3795 cc N/AGT2
Farnbacher Loles RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dirk Werner (D)/Bryce Miller (USA)/Jorg Hardt (D)Result: 28th - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 20th (1:19.456) - 23rd fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
8888 - Creation CA07 AIM #002 (KW Motorsport) - Creation AutosportifCreation CA07 #002 (KW Motorsport) - AIM YS5.5 V10/90° 4v 5496 cc N/ALMP1
Creation Autosportif (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Stephen Simpson (RSA)/Harold Primat (CH)/Jamie Campbell-Walter (GB)Result: 32nd - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 13th (1:09.402) - 16th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Brandon Bird and Michael O. Crews
9999 - Ferrari F430 GTC #2466 (Michelotto) - JMB RacingFerrari F430 GTC #2466 (Michelotto) - Ferrari F136 GT V8/90° 4v DOHC 3996 cc N/AGT2
JMB RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pierre Kaffer (CH)/Ben Aucott (GB)/Stéphane Daoudi (F)
listed, never drove: Alain Ferté (F)		Result: 18th (50 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:20.206) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews and Brandon Bird
888888 - Creation CA07 AIM #001 (KW Motorsport) - Creation AutosportifCreation CA07 #001 (KW Motorsport) - AIM YS5.5 V10/90° 4v 5496 cc N/ALMP1
Creation Autosportif (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Stuart Hall (GB)/Liz Halliday (USA)/Dean Stirling (GB)Result: 34th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 16th (1:09.944) - 19th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2008Photo by: Michael O. Crews
Entered cars that did not arrive:
008The car did not arriveAston Martin DBR9 #5 (Prodrive) - Aston Martin DBR9 V12/60° v4 5993 cc N/AGT1
Bell MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Terry Borcheller (USA)/Chapman Ducote (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
08The car did not arrivePeugeot 908 HDi FAP #03 - Peugeot HDi FAP V12/100° 4v DOHC 5496 cc 2xGarrett TDLMP1
Peugeot Sport Total (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Stéphane Sarrazin (F)/Pedro Lamy (P)/Alexander Wurz (A)Result: did not arrive (Accident in Silverstone)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
10The car did not arriveRadical SR10 #SR9-006 - AER /ECO LMP1
ECO RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Ben Collins (GB)/Harri Toivonen (SF)/Simon Wright (GB)Result: did not arrive (Lack dry testing)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown