Expect to see the famed infield at Sebring International Raceway fill up quickly with gates opening at 6 a.m. Once everyone is in place, the stage will be set for what is sure to be one of the most competitive races in the event's 54-year history. Through the two days of testing, all four class-leading cars have been under the current class qualifying records.

Based on times from testing Monday and Tuesday, things look well for Audi Sport North America's two Audi R10s. The diesel-powered factory prototypes consistently have been the fastest cars through three sessions. The No. 1 car of Marco Werner and defending LMP1 champions Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro has been the quickest so far at 1:47.315. That's 0.8 seconds better than Biela's qualifying record set in 2002 with the Audi R8.

Audi is attempting to become the first manufacturer to win overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a diesel-powered car. On top of that, Audi will spread the word regarding alternate fuels in North America by campaigning two R10s for the second half of the Series season, starting at the Grand Prix of Utah.

The main challenge will come from Dyson Racing's two new Lola B06/10-AERs, which will make their race debut this weekend. They'll be joined by Highcroft Racing and Autocon Motorsports, both of which are running AER-powered Lola EX257s they bought from Dyson Racing.

At last, the day sports car fans have waited for is finally here. Today marks the first official day of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring and the 2006 American Le Mans Series. This is undoubtedly the most anticipated season in the now eight-year history of the American Le Mans Series with new manufacturers and new teams joining the premier professional sports car series in North America.

Expect to see the famed infield at Sebring International Raceway fill up quickly with gates opening at 6 a.m. Once everyone is in place, the stage will be set for what is sure to be one of the most competitive races in the event's 54-year history. Through the two days of testing, all four class-leading cars have been under the current class qualifying records.

Based on times from testing Monday and Tuesday, things look well for Audi Sport North America's two Audi R10s. The diesel-powered factory prototypes consistently have been the fastest cars through three sessions. The No. 1 car of Marco Werner and defending LMP1 champions Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro has been the quickest so far at 1:47.315. That's 0.8 seconds better than Biela's qualifying record set in 2002 with the Audi R8.

Audi is attempting to become the first manufacturer to win overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a diesel-powered car. On top of that, Audi will spread the word regarding alternate fuels in North America by campaigning two R10s for the second half of the Series season, starting at the Grand Prix of Utah.

The main challenge will come from Dyson Racing's two new Lola B06/10-AERs, which will make their race debut this weekend. They'll be joined by Highcroft Racing and Autocon Motorsports, both of which are running AER-powered Lola EX257s they bought from Dyson Racing.

Expect to see the famed infield at Sebring International Raceway fill up quickly with gates opening at 6 a.m. Once everyone is in place, the stage will be set for what is sure to be one of the most competitive races in the event's 54-year history. Through the two days of testing, all four class-leading cars have been under the current class qualifying records.

Based on times from testing Monday and Tuesday, things look well for Audi Sport North America's two Audi R10s. The diesel-powered factory prototypes consistently have been the fastest cars through three sessions. The No. 1 car of Marco Werner and defending LMP1 champions Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro has been the quickest so far at 1:47.315. That's 0.8 seconds better than Biela's qualifying record set in 2002 with the Audi R8.

Audi is attempting to become the first manufacturer to win overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a diesel-powered car. On top of that, Audi will spread the word regarding alternate fuels in North America by campaigning two R10s for the second half of the Series season, starting at the Grand Prix of Utah.

The main challenge will come from Dyson Racing's two new Lola B06/10-AERs, which will make their race debut this weekend. They'll be joined by Highcroft Racing and Autocon Motorsports, both of which are running AER-powered Lola EX257s they bought from Dyson Racing.