We're on a crazy schedule here in Le Mans and will be publishing most of our photos and video interviews following our chance to catch our breath. However, we just attended a press conference with Allan where he spoke about his horrible accident that demolished the #3 Audi R18 TDI in the first hour of the race. We were relieved to hear Allan was unhurt (as was Rocky in the accident that destroyed the #1 car), and shot vide of the ...

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For the fans, the highlight of Tuesday during Le Mans week has to be the autograph sessions. No doubt a tradition taken from the ALMS, early arrivals to race week have the opportunity to meet their favorite drivers such as Allan McNish (above) and grab a quick autograph.

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2011 marks Fourtitude's sixth 24 Hours of Le Mans. And while La Sarthe continues to offer up surprises like last year's 1-2-3 Audi win, scrutineering usually isn't often at the top of the list of Le Mans' most unexpected moments. This year though, we're just two days in to race week and it's already been most memorable.

Below are a few unforgettable ...

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We've just uploaded our scrutineering day two photo gallery with several hundred shots. Day 2 marked visits to the Le Mans city center by both Audi Sport and their chief rival Peugeot Sport for technical inspection. We witnessed plenty and will file a summary report shortly but wanted to let you know the photos are live. Follow the link below to our scrutineering ...

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With Audi Sport representing the only Audi or Audi-powered cars on the grid this year and also a Monday scrutineering slot, Sunday at scrutineering wasn't terribly momentous for Audi fans watching Le Mans week make its anticipated beginning. Rain showers plagued this first day of car inspection and driver licensing and, as usual, Audi safety cars made for interesting ...

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Andy Blackmore has released the 2011 version of his uber useful 24 Hours of Le Mans Spotter Guides. This guide was released on 3rd June 2011 and was made possible by many teams who assisted in supplying liveries in advance. For those leaving for Le Mans at a later date, we will release an update following Scruitneering on this page.

We've been proud to work with Andy ...

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Speaking of comprehensive guides for Le Mans, you'll want to check out this latest guide from Audi UK. In 2010, Audi's British arm paired with EVO Magazine to bring a guide for those headed to Le Mans or for those who wanted to make sure they could follow along. Now, for 2011, the app's been improved on several ...

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Heading over to Le Mans and looking to become an expert quickly. Of course you'll want to watch the Steve McQueen movie by that name and 'Truth in 24' is a must. Still, there's more to know and a good place to start is with this PDF guide by Club Arnage. Ace Le Mans photographer (this'll be his 31st) ...

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Just a reminder for Audi motorsport fans out there, Allan McNish will be in our Audi Sport discussion forum asking questions from 11 AM to 6PM EST (4-11PM UK) today. Even better, Allan will be popping in and out between 8:30AM and 6PM EST (8:30AM - 11 PM UK) as he has time between interviews in the morning and then ...

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#4FACT
If Audi Had Le Mans Sunday Scrutineering Slot, 2010 Winner Rocky Would have Missed it Due to DTM Schedule Conflict

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Though technically just a technical inspection, scrutineering in Le Mans' city center in the shadow of the town's ornate cathedral is a big part of the show. Throngs of fans amass ...

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