Antiques experts The Keno Brothers head to The Music Hall Nov 15, 2009
and we are antique dealers. "Today Leigh is director of American Furniture for Sotheby's. Leslie, worked for Christie's, went on to become a New York City antique dealer and recently launched Keno Auctions. The pair appears on PBS' "Antiques Roadshow" hosted "Collect This. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Triumph's great escape Nov 11, 2009
McQueen might be best remembered for his fence-jumping stunt in The Great Escape or his role in Le Mans, which featured a 'co-star' in the form of a Porsche 917 K. ... Triumph head of brand communications Neil Morley said: "We are delighted to play our part in this exciting project. The Triumph Bonneville and TAG Heuer Monaco are both timeless masterpieces, celebrating their respective 50th and 40th anniversaries this year. "We also both have a natural connection with Steve McQueen, who famously... (iAfrica.com)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
The IRL uses ethanol to power its cars, and the American Le Mans Series employs alternative fuels. The ALMS also holds a Green Challenge at each event, rewarding the team that goes the fastest the farthest while minimizing its use of energy, petroleum and greenhouse gas emissions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Malaysian actress Datuk Michelle Yeoh's husband Todt elected new FIA president Oct 24, 2009
Todt led Peugeot into endurance racing, winning Le Mans in 1992 and 1993. His repeated success attracted the attention of ailing Ferrari in 1993. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* LFP: Bordeaux title hopes take dent after setback at home Oct 19, 2009
E Le Mans 1, Boulogne 1. E Valenciennes 2, Grenoble 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
France: Lyon still on top despite loss to Sochaux Oct 18, 2009
Also, it was: Nancy 0, Marseille 3; Valenciennes 2, Grenoble 0; Le Mans 1, Boulogne 1 and Lille 0, Rennes 0 ... "Let's not have second thoughts.'' Argentine forward Gonzalo Bergessio notched a consolation goal for Saint-Etienne in the 71st from a spot kick. Saint-Etienne was down to 10 men on the stroke of halftime after Yohann Andreu picked up a second yellow card. In Nancy, Marseille snapped a three-game losing streak in all competitions to make up ground in the title race. Mathieu Valbuena... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Where Are They Now? Oct 18, 2009
Hindery has also written a couple of books The Biggest Game of All (2003) and It Takes a CEO: Its Time to Lead With Integrity (2005) raced Porsches professionally (he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2005); and stumped for then-presidential candidate Barack Obama. NOW: Today, Hindery is managing partner of InterMedia Partners VII, which owns The Sportsman Channel and recently purchased Vibe Lifestyle Network. (Multichannel News)
North Koreans playing diplomacy on France trip Oct 9, 2009
The North Koreans' tour will feature two friendlies, against second-division team Nantes on Friday and the Republic of Congo on Tuesday at Le Mans. North Korean football federation vice president Kim Jang San also hopes the tour will help forge a diplomatic thawing between the two nations. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Sustainable Racing Car Runs On Chocolate Oct 6, 2009
(June 26, 2009) Green racing is now part of the American Le Mans series. It's auto racing where the prize goes to the fastest car with the smallest environmental footprint. (Science Daily)
New ridgetop lodge crowns 12,000-acre Blue Ridge resort that caters to outdoor enthusiasts Sep 23, 2009
(Among the eight children is Harold, a professional Le Mans racer, who keeps a red Aston-Martin down at the motor pool. . (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Saint-Exupery's Humane Imagination Sep 16, 2009
According to his biographer, Curtis Cate, Saint-Ex s passion for aviation was stimulated when he was 9, when his family relocated to Le Mans, the city where American flying pioneer Wilbur Wright had moved a year earlier. At the age of 12, he was taken up in the air by a flying ace, and the event moved him so deeply that he wrote a poem about it. (The American Conservative)
Parents 'dumped body in concrete' Sep 14, 2009
The girl, Marina Sabatier, was discovered at her father's workplace in Le Mans, south-west of Paris ... On Wednesday the father told officers that Marina had been taken from his car, which he had parked to buy food at a McDonalds' restaurant near Le Mans. (BBC News -- Europe)
Gouffran keeps Bordeaux on top Sep 14, 2009
Marseille, who will also be in Champions League action against AC Milan tomorrow, did not have it all their way at Le Mans but they won 2-1 with a superb Brandao display. The Brazilian striker set up Senegals Mamadou Niang for a splendid volley in the 14th minute and sealed the win with a timely header 21 minutes from time after the hosts had levelled through Modibo Maiga just after the hour. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* LFP: Bordeaux claim top spot, but winning streak ends Sep 1, 2009
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Being McQueen for a day Aug 21, 2009
Not only was McQueen a talented driver, rider and racer -- he won his class at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1970 -- he was, as an actor and producer, responsible for some of the most beloved cult films of autodom, including the weirdly wonderful "Le Mans," in 1971, a movie that does for racing fans what "The Devil Wears Prada" does for shoe fetishists. "Everything Steve McQueen is hot, hot, hot," says Dick Messer, director of the Petersen Automotive Museum. (FOX61, CT)
Panasonic EVOLTA Dry Cell Batteries Set Second Guinness World Record Aug 10, 2009
Osaka, Aug 9, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Panasonic Corporation today announced that its EVOLTA batteries powered a tricycle robot to achieve a Guinness World Record(TM) on August 6 at the Le Mans Circuit in France ... The new honor is based on the robot's challenge for the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race ... 2 km Le Mans race circuit for 24 hours. (JCN Network, Japan)
Multichannel Newswire Jun 5, 2009
com will stream portions of this years Le Mans 24 Hours race on June 13-14. OpenTV and Sigma Systems are pitching an integrated solution to allow TV service providers to use subscriber data for addressable-advertising placement in video-on-demand environments. (Multichannel News)
Speedtv.com To Stream Part Of Le Mans 24 Hours Jun 5, 2009
com To Stream Part Of Le Mans 24 Hours ... com will stream portions of this years Le Mans 24 Hours race on June 13-14 ... com, in conjunction with Radio Le Mans, will stream the action during noon-to- 4:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-to-midnight windows on June 13. (Multichannel News)
on the air tv and radio May 17, 2009
10 p.m. American Le Mans Series (same-day tape), SPEED. COLLEGE SOFTBALL. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Today's Sports Calendar May 17, 2009
(same-day tape)8 p.m.SPEED American Le Mans Series, at Salt Lake City (same-day tape)GOLF7 a.m.TGC European PGA Tour, Irish Open, final round, at Baltray, Ireland11 a.m.TGC Nationwide Tour, BMW Charity Pro-Am, final round, at Spartanburg, S.C.NoonESPN2 LPGA, Sybase Classic, final round, at Clifton, N.J.1 p.m.CBS PGA Tour, Texas Open, final round, at San Antonio5 p.m.TGC Champions Tour, Regions Charity Classic, final round, at Hoover, Ala. (same-day tape)MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL11... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Morning Leadoff May 17, 2009
SPEED - American Le Mans Series, at Salt Lake City (same-day tape) ... SPEED - MotoGP 250, French Grand Prix, at Le Mans, France (same-day tape) ... SPEED - MotoGP World Championship, French Grand Prix, at Le Mans, France (same-day tape). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TV and Reno Line May 15, 2009
SundayAUTO RACINGIRL, pole qualifying for Indianapolis 500*(VERSUS) 9 a.m.Rolex Sports Car Series, Festival of Speed*(SPEED) 1 p.m.NHRA, Thunder Valley Nationals*(ESPN2) 4 p.m.American Le Mans Series(SPEED) 7 p.m.GOLFEuropean PGA Tour, Irish Open*(GLF) 6 a.m.Nationwide Tour, BMW Charity Pro-Am*(GLF) 10 a.m.LPGA, Sybase Classic*(ESPN2) 11 a.m.PGA Tour, Texas Open*(CBS) noonChampions Tour, Regions Charity Classic(GLF) 4 p.m.BASEBALL Twins-Yankees*(TBS) 10 a.m.As-Tigers*(CSNC) 10... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
SIRIUS XM Radio Offers Motorsports Fans Unrivaled Coverage of NASCAR(R), IndyCar(R), Formula 1(TM) and American Le Mans Series Racing Apr 18, 2009
SIRIUS XM, the leader in motorsports, is the only place to get live coverage of every NASCAR, every IndyCar, every Formula 1(TM) and every American Le Mans Series race ... NEW YORK, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: - ) will provide listeners from coast to coast with unparalleled coverage of the world's greatest auto racing series with live coverage of every NASCAR race, every IndyCar Series race, every Formula 1(TM) race and every American Le Mans Series race ...... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Video: How You Can Appreciate Le Mans Racing Though Truth In 24 Apr 9, 2009
If you can look past candy-colored decals masking sheet-metal sameness, turn to NASCAR. But if you seek visceral motorsports thrills loaded with human drama, unique engineering, real racing strategy, exhaustion and suspense, then the Le Mans series is your ticket ... Now you can experience the exhilaration of Le Mans racing, culminating in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race ... With all of these offerings, Truth in 24 will come alive on any Mac or PC, iPhone, iPod with video and on... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lyon beats Le Mans 3-1 in French league Apr 5, 2009
PARIS (AP): Karim Benzema scored twice to lead Lyon over Le Mans 3-1 and help the defending champion keep its title rivals at bay in the French league on Saturday ... Anthony Le Tallec notched a consolation goal for Le Mans in the 77th. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sports on tv Apr 4, 2009
ABC American Le Mans Series, Acura Sports Car Challenge, at St. Petersburg, Fla. 3 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Demand for Truth in 24 Triggers Exclusive (and Free) iTunes Release Mar 26, 2009
Truth in 24 provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Audi Sport auto racing dynasty pushing to maintain its dominance at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in France against a powerful new rival. Although Audi had claimed seven of the previous eight Le Mans competitions, its chances entering the 2008 race were far from certain ... "Nothing in recent memory captures the true team effort that is Le Mans, or the unrivaled prowess of a(n) Audi in the sport. It's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Veteran trio drives Audi to another Sebring victory Mar 23, 2009
Audi Sport Team Joest's Tom Kristensen, of Denmark, steering an Audi R15 TD1 into Turn 1 to a victory in the American Le Mans Series 12 Hours of Sebring on Saturday ... It is Audi's ninth win in the American Le Mans Series opener in the past 10 years a string broken only by Porsche's victory last year and the third time in that stretch that Audi has won in the debut of a new car ... Kristensen, Capello and McNish, who won last year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, also won the Sebring race as a team in... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Smaller car counts to be the standard for ALMS Mar 22, 2009
(AP) -- Car count has been a big topic of conversation at Sebring International Raceway this week, with the very real prospect of seeing much smaller fields than the 28 cars that started Saturday's 12-hour American Le Mans Series opener ... But only the Acuras will be on hand in two weeks when the ALMS moves on to the streets of St. Petersburg, with the other two manufacturers leaving the series to concentrate on European sports car racing's biggest event, the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June ...... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Rahal returns to racing roots in sports car effort Mar 21, 2009
Known for IndyCar, Bobby Rahal returns to racing roots in Le Mans - Racing - SI.com ... Rahal is running all-new BMW M3 sports cars in the American Le Mans Series ... (AP) -- Bobby Rahal is still searching for sponsorship for an IndyCar effort in 2009, but his team will keep busy, regardless, running all-new BMW M3 sports cars in the American Le Mans Series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Zany sports science show answers questions you never had Mar 20, 2009
But not when its football shooters show up in France for an inside look at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where drivers see how many miles they can cover in a full day in one of racing's marquee events. Keith Cossrow, co-director of Truth in 24, which debuts on ESPN tonight (8 ET), says it took some ice-breaking: "We're used to being in locker rooms with (NFL coaches) like Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin. But the (Le Mans teams) were incredibly secretive. Suddenly, they're raising questions of... (USA Today -- Sports)
On ESPN Primetime Friday: A Racing Film for the Ages, Truth in 24 Mar 19, 2009
- Film festivals are lauding the NFL Films documentary on the 2008 Le Mans title quest ... The full-feature documentary by NFL Films, co-produced by Chicago-based sports programmer Intersport, gives audiences unprecedented access to the human drama leading up to the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's most grueling race which once captivated the likes of Steve McQueen and Paul Newman ... We shot 4 races and over 150 hours of film and HD. We went from a novice crew of three at the 12 Hours of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Marseille beats PSG 3-1 in French league Mar 16, 2009
Also Saturday, it was: Monaco 3, Toulouse 2; Le Mans 2, Rennes 2; Caen 0, Lille 1; Nantes 1, Lorient 1; Sochaux 2, Nancy 1; and Valenciennes 3, Le Havre 2. . (International Herald Tribune)
Saturday redemption comes for battered Juventus Mar 16, 2009
Also Saturday, it was: Monaco 3, Toulouse 2; Le Mans 2, Rennes 2; Caen 0, Lille 1; Nantes 1, Lorient 1; Sochaux 2, Nancy 1; Valenciennes 3, Le Havre 2. Igor Lolo pounced on a loose ball to give mid-table Monaco the victory two minutes into injury time and snap Toulouse's 15-game unbeaten run in all competitions. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Motorsports calendar for the week of March 9, 2009 Mar 9, 2009
American Le Mans March 21, Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, Sebring, Fla. NHRA Sunday, ACDelco Gatornationals, Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, Fla. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
On Saturday Hertha tramples Cottbus on Voronin's hat trick Mar 9, 2009
Also Saturday, it was: Marseille 0, Valenciennes 0; Nice 0, Monaco 0; Nancy 2, Le Mans 2; and Grenoble 2, Caen 1. ItalyInter Milan warmed up for its Champions League matchup against Manchester United with a 2-0 win in Genoa on Saturday, maintaining a seven-point lead over Juventus, which beat Torino 1-0 in a derby. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The Voyage of the Yes TV Movie (197... Mar 9, 2009
Lee H. Katzin (Le Mans, The Salzburg Connection, Sky Heist) directed. Richard Markowitz created the original music score. (Suite101.com)
* Soccer Shorts Mar 5, 2009
FRANCE Guingamp defeat Le Mans. Bakary Kone scored a late winner as Ligue 2 side En Avant Guingamp defeated top flight Le Mans 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the French Cup on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Le Mans Racers Slowed Down as Recession Restrains Backing of Millionaires Feb 27, 2009
Le Mans Slowed Down as Recession Curbs Millionaires (Update1) ... Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Getting to the starting line may be the toughest part of the Le Mans 24-hour car race this year ... Shorts team, which featured in the 2006 film Le Mans: In the Lap of the Gods, is asking drivers to find sponsorships themselves to secure a place. (Bloomberg)
Eric Bana chops up the race track Feb 21, 2009
Newman, who finished second at Le Mans in 1979 and won some sports car titles, was the pick of the actors turned racers. Share this article. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
New U.S. Formula One team considering Danica Feb 16, 2009
" Epsilon Euskadi is active in Le Mans and there is a wind tunnel there that meets FIA standards. Getting back into F1 was a no-brainer for Anderson. "It's the biggest sport in the world and the biggest TV show in the world," he said. "NASCAR has just become a national sport, never mind an international sport. " With the global economic downturn, more independent teams are possible, especially since FIA president Max Mosley stepped in to reign in the costs with sweeping regulation changes and... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stewart aims to emulate Foyt at Daytona Feb 14, 2009
Foyt won NASCAR's biggest race in 1972, part of a rsum that includes four Indy 500s wins and victories in both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Daytona 24 hours. Since making the tough decision in the late '90s to leave open-wheel racing, which was what attracted him to the sport in the beginning, Stewart has become one of NASCAR's biggest stars. (Erie Times-News, PA)
