Audi says NO to 2009 American Le Mans Series

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This morning Honda announced that it will withdraw from all Formula One activies. Times must be truly hard as now Audi has announced their withdrawal from 2009 American Le Mans Series.

Audi will make its last appearance in North America during the 12-hour race at Sebring, Fla in March 21, 2009 when they are premiering the all-new Audi R15 TDI sports prototype. Later on the R15 TDI will take part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France.

Audi will concentrate its motorsports efforts for 2009 on the new R15 TDI sport prototype for the 24 Hours of Le Mans races, the re-worked race touring car A4 for the DTM circuit, and the newly developed R8 LMS for racing customer use in the GT3 class.

Source: Audi