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Audi R10 triumphs despite rules change Audi R10 triumphs despite rules change

Audi R10 triumphs despite rules change

Audi's R10 TDI diesel race car remains unbeaten -- despite a controversial rules change mid-season that threatened to take away the car's chances. The team celebrated a double victory in the fifth race of the car and the seventh round of the American Le Mans Series at Road America. Earlier this month, the racing league decided to allow the competing gas-powered LM P1 Lolas to drop 143 pounds of weight to make for a tighter race. At the time, Audi said it was "deeply disappointed about the random decisions of the IMSA organization." Meanwhile, the competitors justified the new rules by saying the R10 had an "insurmountable and crushing advantage." This weekend's long distance race lasted over 2.45 hours. Quotes and gallery after the jump...





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