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Join the team Oly Express for Le Mans Classic 2012

By Social Media on 15 April 2012 | (2) Comments | Permalink

Since its first edition in 2002, the Le Mans Classic has become the biggest and most exclusive vintage race in the world. Held on the big 24 Hours track, Le Mans Classic is a once in a lifetime experience. Stay with us at a 16th century Chateau and enjoy full access track-side privileges. Exclusive Team Packages are available for a limited time. Don’t miss out on this dream opportunity for racing fans – Spots are going fast, reserve yours today!

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2011 Historic Rallye Monte Carlo VIP package: be with the Ford Falcon Team

By Social Media on 19 October 2010 | (1) Comments | Permalink

Here is your chance to savour the Monte Carlo Historic Rallye to the fullest without carefree VIP package. Download Monte Carlo Falcon VIP package here and get in touch with us!

Michel Disdier's and Sagamore Noonan's Shake and Bake racing week-end at Le Castellet (F)

By Social Media on 13 October 2010 | (2) Comments | Permalink

These pictures are from Adrien Paviot of Com'On Racing Agency. I'll let the excellent shots speak for themselves as you can see our progress to a Top Ten finish! Shake and Bake!

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Gstaad Grand Prix at Le Castellet on October 8-9-10

By Social Media on 22 September 2010 | (0) Comments | Permalink

During Patrick Peter's soon to happen and promissing Dix Mille Tours event, the Classic Endurance Races will exceptionally be held as the Grand Prix de Gstaad on October 8-9-10! The Swiss Alps ski resort does not keep its love story with dream cars secret. Asides the Gstaad Classic Audemars Piguet, prestigious historic bi-annual rally (next edition from 31 August to 4 September 2011), there is also the Gstaad Automobile Club (GAC). Many members of this club of a happy few successfully race at major European events. Hence the GAC has decided to create the Grand Prix de Gstaad for the two CER racing grids at the Dix Mille Tours on the French Paul Ricard circuit.

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Nürburgring 1000 km lives on thanks to FHR Vintage Racing

By Social Media on 15 September 2010 | (2) Comments | Permalink

After that Group C dominated the prestigious Nordschleife for the last 1000 km race in 1983 and that the Le Mans Series had their last outing there on the modern Grand Prix track in 2009, the greatest thing in the 50 year old history of the ADAC 1000 km race happened last week-end when FHR promoter Kai von Schauroth reunited the Nordschleife and Grand Prix track for the 2010 race! And what a race it was! While the first three hours were in the dry, with best lap times in the low 10 minute region, pouring rain and some fog marked the final four hours of the race.

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Book your stay for Le Mans Classic 2010 with Team Oly Express

By Social Media on 5 January 2010 | (2) Comments | Permalink

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Way too cool real McCoy: Dale Mewhorter

By Social Media on 22 December 2009 | (2) Comments | Permalink

Meet Dale Mewhorter, one of the many almost famous short track racers from accross the land. Despite his all unsuccessful attempt to race at Daytona in his way too wedgie Superbird, good ole Dale made his racing laps on the Albuquerque dirt track with his too tight T-shirt and bell bottom jeans wearing buddies. All this of course back in the day. We ought to venerate such amateur racers for their looks alone! Dale is now 71 and lives in Apache River, AZ.

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Rapid Roy Blumenhagen at Langley Speedway, Canada

By Social Media on 22 December 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink

Here is another local hero! Rapid Roy Blumenhagen and his red Oldsmobile Cutlass. Often sponsored by Kirby Hairstudio, although it does not look as if Rapid Roy was a frequent customer there, he later switched to a Camaro, which looked more than a cheapo batmobile wannabee and lacked the class of the Olds!

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V8 power deal: buy a ride for Le Mans Classic 2010

By Social Media on 12 December 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink

I'm selling a NASCAR inspired 1972 racecar. It is a fire breathing, loud, fast and impressive Dodge Charger. It eats Shelby Mustangs for breakfast and chews Aston Martins in no time! It is fully race prepped and well race proven. Here is your chance to buy a cool ride and go enter the coming Le Mans Classic race! If you're interested, leave a comment here below or contact me by e-mail at oly DOT express AT free DOT fr .

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Ron Eaton's #7 bow-tie racercars at Langley, BC

By Social Media on 29 November 2009 | (2) Comments | Permalink

Here are a few pictures of local racer Ron Eaton. Ron was always loyal to General Motors bow-tie brand and race various Chevies throughout the years. It seems that he did that with quite some success as you can see by the victory lane fotos from Langley Speedway!

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