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Dyson and Porsche: A return to winning roots.

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Andy Wallace returns to the Dyson line-up on a full-time basis in 2007 [Pic credit: Dyson Racing]
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Dyson and Porsche: A return to winning roots.

Monday, 18th December 2006

As the news breaks that Porsche and Dyson are to link forces once again in a bid to reclaim their 1980s glory days, here is a look-back at the pairing’s chequered history at the pinnacle of US sportscar racing.

Throughout the 90s, Dyson Racing solidified its position as one of North America’s premier sportscar outfits, winning titles in the IMSA World Sports Car Championship and USRRC Can-Am Championship, as well as the 2000 and 2001Grand-Am Series. It returned to the American Le Mans Series full-time in 2003, and has been one of its most consistent competitors ever since.

Now switching to the Porsche RS Spyder for 2007, Dyson is clearly hoping that celebrated run will continue. Developed at Porsche’s Research and Development Center in Weissach near Stuttgart, the 2007 model is an evolution of the sports prototype that won the ALMS LMP2 Championship this year with Penske Motorsports, scoring seven class wins and a one-two finish overall at Mid-Ohio en route.

“The 962 was an exquisite-looking race car,” noted Dyson. “And like the old aeroplane adage, if it looks right, it will fly right. It was a great car to drive and that is what Porsche does best, building ultimate customer race cars with their renowned engineering and support behind them.

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“To combine that Porsche perfection with our successful tradition brings a whole new level of enthusiasm to our team for the upcoming season. This is a reuniting of old family members, building on our partnership of mutual respect and a shared winning history.”
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Andy Wallace returns to the Dyson line-up on a full-time basis in 2007 [Pic credit: Dyson Racing]
Team owner Rob Dyson receives a champagne shower from son Chris
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American LeMans Series.  11-12 May 2006. Grand Prix of Houston. Houston, Texas. #6 and #7 penske porsche rs spyder.
American Lemans Series.  1-4 October 2008. Petit Lemans. Road Atlanta. Braselton, Ga. Penske Porsche chasing Dyson Porsche.
American Lemans Series. 21-24 August 2008. Mosport International Raceway. Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. #20 and #16 Dyson Racing Porsche chasing down front straight.
American Lemans Series. 21-24 August 2008. Mosport International Raceway. Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. Pitstop and nose change for #20 Dyson Racing.
American Lemans Series. 21-24 August 2008. Mosport International Raceway. Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. Chris Dyson and Sharp.
American Lemans Series. 21-24 August 2008. Mosport International Raceway. Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. R. Capello and Chris Dyson.
American Lemans Series. 21-24 August 2008. Mosport International Raceway. Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. Dyson Racing grid girl.
American Lemans Series. 22-24 August 2008. Mosport International Raceway. Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. #16 Dyson Porsche and #7 Penske Porsche.
American Lemans Series. 22-24 August 2008. Mosport International Raceway. Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. Chris Dyson and Marino Franchitti.
American Lemans Series. 22-24 August 2008. Mosport International Raceway. Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. Chris Dyson and Marino Franchitti.
American Lemans Series.  7-10 August 2008.  The Generac 500.  Road America.  Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. #71 Tafel Racing Ferrari and Dyson Porsche.
American Lemans Series.  7-10 August 2008.  The Generac 500.  Road America.  Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. #71 Tafel Racing Porsche and Dyson Porsche.
American Lemans Series.  7-10 August 2008.  The Generac 500.  Road America.  Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. James Rossiter, Chris Dyson and Clint Field.
American Lemans Series.  7-10 August 2008.  The Generac 500.  Road America.  Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. James Rossiter and Chris Dyson.
American Lemans Series.  7-10 August 2008.  The Generac 500.  Road America.  Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. #45 Flying Lizard Porsche adn Dyson Porsche Spyder.
American Lemans Series.  17-19 July 2008.
Acura Sports Car Challenge.  Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. Lexington, Ohio.
#007 Aston Martin, #20 Dyson Porsche and #4 Corvette.
American Lemans Series.  17-19 July 2008.
Acura Sports Car Challenge.  Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. Lexington, Ohio.
Chris Dyson, Penske Porsche, Risi Ferrari, Panoz and Intersport lola.
American Lemans Series.  17-19 July 2008.
Acura Sports Car Challenge.  Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. Lexington, Ohio.
Chris Dyson.
American Lemans Series.  17-19 July 2008.
Acura Sports Car Challenge.  Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. Lexington, Ohio.
Marino Franchitti and Chris Dyson.
American Lemans Series.  17-19 July 2008.
Acura Sports Car Challenge.  Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. Lexington, Ohio.
Chris Dyson.
American Lemans Series.  17-19 July 2008.
Acura Sports Car Challenge.  Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. Lexington, Ohio.
Chris Dyson.
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Acura Sports Car Challenge.  Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. Lexington, Ohio.
#16 Dyson Racing Porsche Spyder.
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