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“Porsche returns to compete in ALMS with 911 GT3 R Hybrid”
September 19th, 2011 | 
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The Porsche powers that be decided to bring the totally revised and still officially unclassified Porsche GT3 R Hybrid back to the U.S. for what could possibly have been it’s last appearance at the most recent ALMS (American Le Mans) race, held at the legendary Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca and presented by Tequi;a Patron. That decision may be rethought, since the highly unusual racer finished tenth overall in the grueling six hour race, ahead of even the GT Class winners.
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Racers Get Revved-Up in Sin City
The rugged 400 mile race was started in 1978 as a promotion for the Mint Hotel in Las Vegas. Billed as the “Great American Desert Race,” the brutal course quickly skyrocketed to fame as racers braved the rough roads of the Moapa Indian reservation and treacherous trails like the infamous Rock Garden. With the race back on track, more than 250 drivers are expected to participate. Fans can also get their fix at the annual Fan Fest, where car buffs can meet the racers, check out the hottest cars and pose for pictures with Miss 400, a title once held by Vanna White. The Mint 400 will take place March 25th – 28th.