Established by the American entrepreneur Don Panoz and organized by the umbrella organization IMSA, in close cooperation with the 24 Hours of Le Mans organizer the ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest), the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) has developed, over a short period of time, into one of the most popular race series in North America.
Audi has been involved in the ALMS since 2000 and has been the dominating marque in the series since then. In the Manufacturers', Drivers', and Teams' championship of the prototype class Audi remains, up till now, unbeaten just as it does in the 12-hour race at Sebring and “Petit Le Mans” in Road Atlanta, the two most important races of this year's ten event ALMS schedule.
Audi and its drivers have won the ALMS titles 2000-2007. This year sees a "factory" Audi Sport North America entry once more.