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10/26/2002, 2:53:20 PM cet
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Dallas, Febuary 26, 2001

When the season-opening round of the American Le
Mans Series (ALMS) at the Texas Motorsport
Speedway kicks off the new motorsport year for Audi
on 4 March, the squad faces a tough challenge which
is to defend the Le Mans and ALMS titles. In the first
round, the teams Frank Biela / Emanuele Pirro and
Rinaldo Capello / Tom Kristensen will go for points.
“We will not rest on our successes and will give
everything to defend our titles”, says Dr Wolfgang

Ullrich, Head of Audi Sport.

With the new season, last year’s best sportscar which
scored a triple success at Le Mans and clinched all
ALMS titles, receives a new name. Due to the
intensified partnership with hi-tech specialist Infineon
Technologies AG, with immediate effect the racing

sportscar is now dubbed the "Infineon Audi R8".

Two further developed cars, featuring several technical
modifications under the unchanged body, will compete
at Texas. “Standing still in motorsport means taking a
step backwards”, declares Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich.
“Therefore we’ve improved many important details on
the R8.” In the pre-practice at Le Mans on 6 May, the
2001 spec will be completed with optimized

aerodynamics.

In the 2001 season, the two Infineon Audi R8s will
compete with the start numbers one and two. “You can
only earn the start number of the title defender by
working extremely hard and so we are proud to be

carrying it this year”, says Dr Ullrich.

The Audi drivers’ memories of the 2.32 mile circuit,
which consists of a high speed oval and a narrow
infield, could not be better: Last year Audi celebrated a
superior double success under extremely hot
conditions with more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
This time the drivers can expect more comfortable
conditions: Weathermen forecast spring like weather

with less than 70F.

To ensure that the Audi drivers can cope with the
strains of the forthcoming motorsport season, Team
doctor Dr. Christian John organised an intensive
fitness training in St Moritz, Switzerland, at the end of
February. “The campaign was to work on staying
power and fitness. It was also important that the
drivers spent time together to further strengthen their
team spirit”, says Dr. John. His opinion after six hard
days in the snow: “Our boys are ready, the season can

begin.”

Texas Motor Speedway Directions

Nearest airport
Dallas Fort Worth

Driving instructions From Dallas, Texas

There are a variety of routes from Dallas to
Texas Motor Speedway. However, because
of the volume of traffic associated with most
major races at the facility, the following route

is recommended:

North from Dallas on Interstate 35E to
Denton, TX. At the junction of I35E and I35W,
head back south on Interstate 35W. Exit

right on SH 114 to the speedway.

Driving Instructions From Fort Worth,

Texas

Take Interstate 35W north from Fort Worth.
Exit on SH 114 and turn under the overpass

to the speedway.

Alt.- Take Interstate 35W to U.S. 287 North.
Left on U.S. 287 to FM 156. Right on FM 156
to SH 114. Right on SH 114 to the

speedway.

LMP 900
1 Rinaldo Capello Tom Kristensen Audi R8
2 Frank Biela Emanuele Pirro Audi R8
8 Scott Schubot Rick Sutherland Lola B2K/10 / Ford
38 Dorsey Schroeder Andy Wallace Audi R8
49 Jay Cochran TBA Panoz
50 Jan Magnussen David Brabham Panoz
51 Klaus Graf Gualter Salles Panoz

LMP 675
11 Mel Hawkins Steven Knight Lola B2K/40 / Nissan
77 Wayne Jackson Gunnar Jeannette Lola B2K/40 / Porsche

GTS
3 Ron Fellows Johnny O'Connell Chevrolet Corvette C5-R
4 Andy Pilgrim Kelly Collins Chevrolet Corvette C5-R
44 Tom Weickardt Joe Ellis Dodge Viper GTS-R
45 Erik Messley Neil Hanneman Dodge Viper GTS-R

GT
6 Boris Said Hans Stuck BMW E46 M3
10 Bill Auberlen Niclas Jönsson BMW E46 M3
12 Shane Lewis Vic Rice Callaway C-12 R
17 Owen Trinkler Jeff Altenburg Chevrolet Corvette C5-R
22 Randy Pobst Christian Menzel Porsche 911 GT3-RS
23 Lucas Luhr Sascha Maassen Porsche 911 GT3-RS
30 Michael Petersen Bob Wollek Porsche 911 GT3 RS
42 J.J. Lehto Jörg Müller BMW E46 M3
52 Tony Burgess Stefano Buttiero Porsche 911 GT3 RS
98 Rick Polk Cort Wagner Porsche 911 GT3 RS
99 Christophe Bouchut Anthony Lazzaro Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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 WebSaturday, 3 March
15.30 - 17.00 qualifying

Sunday, 4 March
12.30 - 15.30 the race

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Sunday, 4 March
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Texas Motor Speedway Track Map
Dr. Wolfgang Ulrich, Head of Audi Sport

Name Infineon Audi R8
Vehicle type Le Mans Prototype (LM-P)
Monocoque Carbon fibrer, crash structure ACO and FIA approved, CFC rollbars front and rear,
carbon fibre body
Engine V8, turbo charged, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder,
2 Garrett turbo chargers, to comply with the rules 2 x 32.4 mm air restrictors
and boost pressure restriction to 1.67 bars absolute
Engine management Bosch MS 2.9
Engine lubrification Dry sump, Shell Racing Oil SR
Displacement 3600 ccm
Output 610 bhp
Torque 700 Nm
Power transmission Rear wheel drive
Clutch CFC clutch
Gearbox Sequential 6-speed sports gearbox, partner Ricardo
Differential Multiple-disc limited-slip differential
Driveshafts Constant-velocity plunging tripod joint
Steering Servo-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Suspension Independent suspension at front and rear. Double-wishbone suspension.
Pushroad system with horizontal spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled
shock absorbers
Brakes hydraulic dual-circuit brake system, monobloc light-alloy brake callipers,
ventilated carbon fibre brake discs at front and rear, brake balance adjustable
by driver
Rims O.Z. forged magnesium rims, Front: 13,5 x 18 inches, Rear: 14,5 x 18 inches
Tyres Michelin Radial, Front: 33/65-18, Rear: 36/71-18
Length 4650 mm
Width 2000 mm
Height 1080 mm
Minimum weight 900 kgs
Tank capacity 90 litres
Start - of the season on the Texas Motor Speedway

Friday, 2 March

Test Day
13:15 - 13:45 - GTS/GT
13:45 - 14:45 - LMP 900/LMP 675/GTS/GT
14:45 - 15:15 - LMP 900/LMP 675

Saturday, 3 March

08:45 - 09:45 - free practice
12:30 - 13:30 - free practice
16:10 - 16:30 - qualifying

Sunday, 4 March
09:05 - 09:35 - warm-up
13:00 - start

All times are local times

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