Sport Auto takes the Focus RS around Nordschleife
Friday, August 7th, 2009 Posted in Ford, Video | 2 Comments »Respected German magazine Sport Auto has sent its chief editor, Horst von Saurma, out on the Nordschleife in a Ford Focus RS. Here is the video. So, how does Horst go in the 300bhp front-wheel drive hot hatch? And could he ...
Ford GT takes pole at the Ring
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 Posted in 24 hour race, Ford | 1 Comment »The Raeder Automotive Ford GT has upset bigger names to claim pole position for the 37th Nürburgring 24 hour race. The Ford qualified ahead of the 2008 winners in the Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3-RSR. The Audi R8 LMS entries have ...
DTM: They’re coming back!
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 Posted in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Motorsports, Nurburgring news | No Comments »In one of the coolest stories to come across the AUSringers news desk this year old skool Group A DTM touring cars (1988-93) will be returning to the Ring, including the Nordschleife, in a revival festival to be held on ...
Ford Focus RS chasing FWD record
Monday, March 23rd, 2009 Posted in Ford, Manufacturer testing | No Comments »Here's some video footage of the Focus RS lapping the Nürburgring Nordschleife courtesy of BridgeToGantry.com. Rumour has it that Ford are chasing Renault's FWD lap record set by the Megane R26.R and are hoping to announce a new time by ...