Audi Sport Team Joest

Audi Sport Team Joest will enter two Audi R10 TDI cars in the 2008 LMS (2008 Le Mans Series) as announced by Audi.

The two the latest generation Audi R10 TDI will be raced by Alexandre Premat (France) and Mike Rockenfeller (Germany), and Allan McNish (Scotland) and Dindo Capello (Italy).

Press Release
AUDI AG enters the 2008 motorsport season and Le Mans Series (LMS) with a high-calibre driving squad and the most successful Le Mans team ever. Audi Sport Team Joest enters two of the latest generation Audi R10 TDI for Dindo Capello (Italy) and Allan McNish (Scotland) and Alexandre Prémat (France) and Mike Rockenfeller (Germany) in every race of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) organized endurance championship.

For the first time since entering endurance racing exactly ten years ago Audi now contests a European based sportscar series as a factory team. “Previously the European fans have only been able to see the R10 TDI in action at the 24 Hours of Le Mans,” explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich. “We are absolutely delighted that we have been able to create a base together with the ACO over the last few months which will see our diesel sportscars on the grids in the classical European 1000-kilometre races. The Le Mans Series already boasted an extremely attractive field last year. The Audi factory involvement surely will further increase the value of the championship.”

Every round of the European based Le Mans Series is between five and six hours in length and are therefore genuine endurance races in which speed, reliability and low fuel consumption are decisive – all criteria that are of particular importance for Audi.

Audi Sport Team Joest enters two third-generation Audi R10 TDI prototypes in the Le Mans Series which will also compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 14/15 June 2008. Reinhold Joest’s team has been a reliable partner of Audi Sport for than ten years and has already scored five Le Mans wins and four American Le Mans Series titles together with Audi.

High-calibre drivers on the grid

Audi fields defending ALMS Champions Dindo Capello (43) and Allan McNish (38) in the fight for the championship title in Europe. With nine overall victories and two championship titles in succession, the two seasoned campaigners formed the most successful driver pairing in the ALMS over the previous two years. A strong duo also occupies the second cockpit: Alexandre Prémat (25) and Mike Rockenfeller (24) contest the Le Mans Series parallel to their DTM programme. The youngsters impressed at the wheel of the R10 TDI in testing in 2007.

“With Audi Sport Team Joest and our mix of seasoned campaigners and young drivers we should be well prepared for the tough task awaiting us in the Le Mans Series,” says Dr Ullrich. “Our target is clear: We want to take the title to Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm and show who designs and builds the best sportscar and the best diesel engines.”

The season opener is held on 6 April at Barcelona (Spain). A total of five races are scheduled, including the endurance classics at Monza (Italy), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium), Silverstone (Great Britain) and at the Nürburgring (Germany). The venue of a possible sixth race is still to be confirmed.

How to Get Rid of Scars for Beautiful Skin

Acne scars can be quite ugly and can have many negative side effects for those that suffer from acne. Lack of self esteem and confidence are a few of the problems associated with this problem. Often your skin is a reflection of your inner health so look at your lifestyle and diet and the effects they are having on your overall health.

The first step must be to stop the acne from recurring in the first place because even if you get rid of the old acne scars any new acne that forms will just create more scarring. Once you have found a way to eliminate your acne now you can concentrate on some acne scar treatments to help heal those scars and give you more clear skin.

There are many natural and herbal solutions to reducing your acne scars and these are great because they have very little side effects. Of course if you know you have a medical condition or are on certain prescription drugs then you should first consult with your doctor before trying anything. Make sure that you are also keeping your skin clean by washing your face regularly and resist the temptation to pick or pop your acne as this will make the scars even worse.

Vitamin E Oil has been shown to have many healing properties. It is one of the more popular scar treatments products being used today. Most drug stores carry this product and most brands should do the job just fine. Antioxidants in vitamin C can also be beneficial for the skin so consider some sort of vitamin C supplement or just make sure you are consuming enough fruits like oranges, grapefruits, plums and peaches. It is best to buy pure vitamin E oil rather than using a cream that has vitamin E added to it as these creams are not as effective.

Lemon juice is a great natural solution to helping to reduce the appearance of scars. Simply squeeze some onto a cotton ball and apply to the affected areas. Olive oil can also be beneficial to heal those scars. The pure virgin olive oil type is probably the most effective.

Consuming enough water is important as the skin requires it to function appropriately and heal itself. This is a great way to heal yourself from the inside out. Often it is lack of nutrients in your body that hinders the healing process so make sure you are consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

Aloe vera is another great product that can help to get your skin clearer. It has many soothing and cooling effects that help to keep the skin soft and healthy. It also helps to reduce the swelling that occurs when you develop a scar. Dandelion root is another plant that can be useful in treating scars. It has the properties of reducing toxicity and improving the overall look of your skin.

Tea tree oil can also be effective in treating acne scars. Just add a few drops of the oil on a cotton ball and apply to your skin a few times a day. Almond oil mixed with lavender oil can also be a great way to reduce the appearance of acne scars.

Laser acne treatment systems are a more modern approach to reducing the appearance of scars. Laser resurfacing is a process where a laser beam is used and targeted on the affected areas. The process can be quite expensive and it does have some potentially negative side effects as the laser can damage the outer layer of skin.

There are many acne scar treatments out there. The key thing is to pick one and stick with for a while. You need to give any particular treatment at least 30 days before you decide whether or not it is working. Try different approaches if you have to but remember to first get rid of your acne because that is the original cause of your problem to begin with. In many cases it just takes time to heal the scars as your body has its own natural healing mechanisms that can be quite effective as long as you give them some time to work.

Effective and Natural Treatments for Acne Scars

Long after the acne has been treated and healed, many people still have to endure a lasting reminder of their suffering from acne: acne scars. Even if their battle with acne is already over, they are still left questioning how to get rid of acne scars.

Some ways to remove acne scars are through invasive operations. Laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, punch elevation, subcutaneous incision, chemical peels, dermal fillers – the list goes on. These methods of how to get rid of acne scars can have almost instantaneous results but they also come with a high price tag.

Fortunately, there are other inexpensive ways of how to get rid of acne scars. Natural remedies for acne scars can be found right in your very own kitchen. Here are some natural and effective home treatments for acne scars.

Aloe Vera
The healing properties of the aloe vera plant are well documented in history. It has also been proven to be an effective treatment for acne and acne scars. Aloe vera greatly speeds up the skin’s healing process and it regenerates and repairs damaged skin. Aloe vera comes in topical ointment, gel, cream, or soap form. Aloe vera juice can also be ingested orally. You can drink aloe vera juice or use a topical aloe vera treatment for healing acne scars.

Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is nature’s very own bleach. It lightens up dark spots, blemishes, and scars that acne can sometimes leave behind. Lemon juice naturally contains alpha hydroxy acids which peel off the skin’s dead layers revealing new, fresh-looking skin. To use lemon juice as a way of how to get rid of acne scars, soak a cotton ball with about a teaspoon of lemon juice. Swipe the soaked cotton ball on your acne scars and leave it on for approximately 10 minutes. Rinse off with water. Lemon juice can make your skin sensitive to light so always protect yourself with sunscreen after using this treatment.

Vitamin E
Vitamin E promotes healthy skin by eliminating harmful free radicals from the body. Vitamin E also improves the appearance of acne scars and prevents new ones from forming. The recommended daily allowance for vitamin E is 15 IU. Get your dose of vitamin E by orally taking one capsule a day. You can also break open a vitamin E capsule and directly apply it to acne scars.

Essential Oils
These include tea tree oil, rosehip seed oil, and lavender oil. Tea tree oil has antiseptic and antibacterial properties which clears the skin of acne scars and blemishes. Rosehip seed oil is rich in fatty acids that regenerate scarred skin tissue. Lavender oil greatly reduces inflammation, soothes the skin, and heals scars left by acne. Always check the concentration of the essential oils before using them. A much too high concentration can do more harm than good to your skin.

These are some of the natural ways of how to get rid of acne scars. Patience is key in using natural acne scar treatments because it will always take some time before these methods show results.