William Langhorne Racing

And the Supercup 2009 season comes to a close...

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:41:15 -0700

All in all, a great first full season for the Sanitec team! William is already thinking ahead to next year, and how to get more out of the car. Testing, Testing, Testing...!

Abu Dhabi: Race 2 Finals

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:27:00 -0700

It was a tough finish in race 2 for the Sanitec team. Listen to the post-race audio report below.

William fought hard in the #7 car but was pushed off the pace to a 14th place finish while teammate Matt Halliday in the #8 car dropped back to 9th place, losing his entire side mirror in the process.

One great finish, one not great finish, and the weekend result comes in OK!

Abu Dhabi: Race 1 is a Top-Ten Finish!

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:00 -0700

Nice driving William! It's an 8th place finish in race one, and Saturday closes with success!

There is still one more race to go... so it's time for Will to rest up for Sunday.
He's staying optimistic and working to keep the momentum.

Abu Dhabi: Qualifying

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:37:00 -0700

Not the qualifying William was looking for, he finishes in 15th place.Listen to his trackside post-qualifying audio report below.

Let's not forget: this weekend is especially grueling, with not one but two races, one on Saturday AND one on Sunday.

Perhaps he is saving up for the race that begins in just about three hours? We will see...

Abu Dhabi: Free Practice

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:43:27 -0700

Positions 12-15 are separated by only 6/10ths of a second, and William enters the qualifying round in position 15 tomorrow.

Abu Dhabi: The 2009 Season Final

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:29:49 -0700

Will checked in yesterday from Dohar, Qatar on route to Abu Dhabi, where they are preparing for the first-ever PMSC race at Yas Marina Circuit and the final race of the 2009 season.

It's a challenging environment of change with the weather at 86F (30 degrees celsius) and a shift in time zone (EST +8 hours).

Good luck Will!

Monza: Final

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:42:00 -0700

It was a hot Sunday in Monza, and despite skilled driving Will remains in position 12 at the finish line.
On to Abu Dhabi, where temperatures currently exceed 100F, 37C.

Monza: Italian Grand Prix

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:57:35 -0700

It's the last European race of the season before moving on to Abu Dhabi.
Will was off to a great start, placing 10th in the free practice, but after narrowing avoiding a crash in front of him during qualifying he is forced out of position.

It's a 12th place finish moving out of qualifying and into the final race tomorrow.

Spa Francorchamps: Final

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:47:00 -0700

In the final race at Spa Will isn't happy with the handling of the car, so he keeps a steady pace and comes in at position 11.

Spa: Qualifying

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:27:00 -0700

Will hoped for the top ten, but after a couple mistakes and pushing a bit too hard in the Eau Rouge he takes twelth place after qualifying.

The drivers were pre-warned by the PMSC race director; it's a contested decision for the top position contenders after one car leaves the track.

Spa Francorchamps: A Precise Course

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:12:00 -0700

It's a tricky track, and any driver who shortcuts the track beyond the white line will have his time cancelled. This rule is reiterated by PMSC officials during a drivers' meeting before practice.

In this course, with its world-famous bends and curves, precision is important.

Valencia: 7th Place Final

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:31:00 -0700

A first-lap crash pushed Will from his starting position of 8th into last place, but he fought back for a final 7th place finish.
There's lots more potential in the car, and we hope to see continued improvements in performance next week at Spa Francorchamps!

Valencia: 8th after Quali

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:51:50 -0700

Changes to the car and the team have made William more comfortable, paying off with an 8th place finish in the qualifying round.
#7 flirted with a top-5 position during the quali, let's see if he can move up in tomorrow's race!

Valencia: Free Practice

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:47:11 -0700

It's the second annual European Grand Prix in Valencia, home of the harbor circuit.
With a fresh new design and coat of paint, Sanitec #7 is off to a great start!
Will places 10th in the free practice.

PR: The Global Fund for Children

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:59:00 -0700

Washington, DC - On Sunday, July 26, three young Hungarian boys had the chance to attend the Formula 1 Grand Prix race and watch the Porsche Supercup from a VIP box. They got to meet a real international race car driver and even walk down to the pit to see the car up close. An opportunity like this does not come along often for anyone, let alone these young boys.

The boys participate in programs run by the Tudor Foundation, a GFC grantee partner in Hungary that works with gifted youth who do not have the means to develop their abilities or continue their education past the primary years. Tudor’s workshops help children build self-confidence, gain critical-thinking skills, and begin to set goals and form aspirations for the future. These boys were the lucky recipients of a prize for winning a competition put together by the Tudor Foundation.

This special opportunity for the boys was set up by GFC’s new partner, Porsche Supercup and the Sanitec racing team. Will Langhorne, the team’s captain and driver from the United States, spent time walking through the Porsche Supercup paddock with the boys, talking about his life and inspiring them to dream big.

Continue reading "PR: The Global Fund for Children"

Budapest: Will's Charity Event

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:20:48 -0700

In Budapest, William and Sanitec sponsored a very special event for local children.

“Together with my partner SANITEC, the Global Fund for Children and the National Child Relief organizations we try to give our young visitors a very special day at a motosports weekend to to take them out of their everyday and sometimes difficult lives”, says PMSC driver Will Langhorne when he arrived in the paddock on Saturday morning. For almost two hours he makes time for his young visitors. "The children will have a walk through the paddock and then they will visit me in the starting grid for the qualifying session. Later on the kids will watch Saturday's sessions of the Formula 1.”

Read more about Will's charity event on the Racecam website.

Happy Birthday #7!

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:37:53 -0700

Wishing you more throttle and less brake William!

Budapest: Top Ten Finish

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:49:09 -0700

Despite a situation with his tires, William manages to gain on a course where moving up is virtually impossible.
It's a 10th place finish for the American!

Budapest: Qualifying

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:48:49 -0700

Pushing hard, William just misses a top ten finish in qualifying.
He starts the race tomorrow in 12th position.

Sanitec: #8 Makeover

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:17:58 -0700

Team Sanitec gave their #8 car a sleek makeover, debuting at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Driven previously by Christian Engelhart and Luigi Ferrara, guest driver Isaac Tutumlu Lopez will be behind the wheel for this race.

Will departs for the Hungarian Grand Prix

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:01:28 -0700

Just outside Budapest, racing at the Hungaroring requires tires that can endure the high summer temperature as well as a strong qualifying finish, since the narrow circuit makes it difficult to overtake others during the race.

Good luck Team Sanitec!

Nurburgring: Final

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:10:00 -0700

It is a 15th place finish for the #7 Sanitec car, as Will fought for position and just couldn't gain enough ground.

...and the European Grand Prix moves to Budapest.

Maintaining Position: Qualifying

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:50:00 -0700

Will's driving style has improved the performance of the car, and he maintains his 12th place position after the qualifying round.

The goal is to move up and finish in the top-10 at tomorrow's race!

Below, an autograph signing session and Will's post-qualifying report.

Nurburgring: Free Practice

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:07:00 -0700

After some fast segments in the free practice Will finishes 12th, hoping to put it all together into a fast qualifying tomorrow.

German Grand Prix: Nurburgring

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:51:22 -0700

Post-race buzz from Silverstone is that contact during the race disconnected a brake line in the #7 car. Luckily Will avoided any major collisions.

After spending two days testing in Germany at the beginning of the month, the Sanitec team has arrived in Frankfurt and is preparing for the hilly, demanding track of Nurburgring for the German Grand Prix.

Silverstone: Final

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:28:00 -0700

It's a disappointing end to Silverstone for Will and the Sanitec Racing Team.

Will reports from overseas:

"It's something specific to this car. Ultimately the speed in this car depends on me completely changing driving style, and I will double my efforts, come back for testing next week."

On to the British Grand Prix...

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:01:28 -0700

After a strong free practice in Silverstone, William places 13th and is optimistic for tomorrow's qualifying in the 7th round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.

Istanbul: Final

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:04:35 -0700

The weekend ends with frustration for Will, though he managed to move into 11th place and finish up a couple spots from qualifying.

Istanbul: Qualifying

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:55:00 -0700

The car still isn't 100% optimized, and with his placement in the qualifying Will needs to drive hard tomorrow to grab some points.

Istanbul: A Shaky Start

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:56:43 -0700

It was a rough practice in Istanbul, and despite Will pushing at the end it just wasn't happening- the tires were done.
We all hope for a better ride in qualifying tomorrow.

Monte Carlo: Final

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sun, 24 May 2009 11:03:35 -0700

After a smooth, successful race through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo- no crashing, no damage, no mishaps- Will takes 13th place out of 23 drivers in the Monaco Grand Prix.

Special congratulations to René Rast of Veltins MRS Racing, William's former team, for his 2nd place win!

On to the highly-demanding course of Istanbul, Turkey...

A Day of Rest

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:18:21 -0700

The Monaco Grand Prix is structured differently from most races.
Practice is Thursday, Qualifying Friday & the drivers get a day off on Saturday.

William reports that he is energized and excited to race tomorrow!

Monte Carlo: Qualifying

nospam@example.com (William Langhorne) — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:26:37 -0700

Well done, but not in the top ten, Will finishes in 16th place after the qualifying round on the perilous street course in Monaco.