Gulf Aston DBR9 // Pride of the UK

So, to complete our segment on British automotive interests, we decided to offer a bit more information on the GT1 class champion, the Gulf Aston Martin DBR9. As we all know (or should know by now) Aston Martin's are to the UK, what the Corvette is to America. Having taken the GT1 class by storm, with a number of Aston Martin's competing in the class, the 009 numbered Gulf Aston stormed its way through 24 hours and a well stocked field of competitors, to take the checkered flag and the GT1 championship. The #009 DBR9 was driven by David Brabham, Darren Turner and Antonio Garcia. Quite the way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Gulf Oil's first victory at Le Mans! The blue and orange of the Gulf Oil Aston Martin, was first made famous via a ColdTrackDays favorite, Steve McQueen, in his 1971 film Le Mans. With Gulf Oil having teamed up with Aston Martin, they are sure to secure their place as a cult favorite amongst motorsport fans. Above, is a brief video of Darren Turner laying down a hot lap in the GT1 champion DBR9 // 06.28.2008