Aston Martin Race Cars Unveiled for 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
Aston Martin has unveiled its lineup of race cars for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race, with the number-97 vehicle sporting a new Gulf livery.
The design, by Jonathan Wesley, was chosen by Aston Martin fans as part of a Gulf contest and Wesley will be able to spend the Le Mans weekend as a VIP guest for the British automaker.
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Driving the unique-liveried Vantage GTE will be Darren Turner, Stefan Mucke, and Peter Dumbreck. According to Wesley, the design was inspired by the four Gulf corporate colors arranged from lightest to darkest, with the right side of the vehicle painted white and the left side painted dark blue which symbolizes the endurance race’s change from daylight to dusk.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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