Lola B98/10 HU03

Lolas return to 24 hours of Le mans was announced with the B98/10, a Le Mans prototype intended for the 1998 season. Delays in testing resulted in the car not making its debut until the 1999 season, where the cars new innovations could be put to the test. Most notable was the blunt fenders and side mounted headlights, whick allowed for a larger splitter across the nose. While a multitude of engines would be fitted to the chassis; it was originally designed for the Ford 6.0L V8. A total of eight B98/10s would be built and they would participate in events for another three years, even after the B2K/10 was introduced to replace it.

The B98/10 HU03 is fitted with the Ford engine and was driven by Scott Maxwell at 6 out of 7 events for Multimatic Motorsports. It placed 9th at the American Le Mans series Mosport.

Racing history

1999 Season

12h Sebring
(1999-03-20)
Result: DNA
2h 45min Road Atlanta
(1999-04-18)
Result: 31st
2h 45min Mosport
(1999-06-279
Result: 9th
Tourist Trophy
(1999-07-18)
Result: DNF
2h 30min Nürnbergring
(1999-09-05)
Result: DNA
Petit Le Mans
(1999-09-18)
Result: DNS

 

2000 Season

Daytona test
(2000-01-08)
Result: 18th
24h Daytona
(2000-02-06)
Result: 73rd
12h Sebring
(2000-03-18)
Result: 32nd
24h Le Mans
(2000-06-18)
Result: DNA
General information
  • Brand Lola
  • Model B98/10
  • Year 1999
  • Class LMP
Powertrain
Chassis and body