Audi releases Truth in 24 II

Audi has just released Truth in 24 II: Every second counts, their film about the 2011 Le Mans race. You’ll recall it was a race with the full gamut of emotions for Audi.

Two of their cars were destroyed in horrific crashes—thankfully neither Allan McNish nor Mike Rockenfeller were seriously hurt—while their third and final car hung on to win the company’s tenth Le Mans title by less than 15 seconds.

The film has a dedicated website and readers from Australia, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and United States should be able to download it now for free via iTunes.

Audi returns to Le Mans on 16–17 June to defend their title with the R18 e-tron quattro. This time the competition will come from Toyota, after Peugeot dramatically stopped its sports car program in January.

A short preview and press release from Audi of America can been seen below.

“Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts” Makes iTunes Debut

• Film chronicles the Audi team’s attempt to seek its tenth victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2011
• Free download can be enjoyed in stunning high-definition from iTunes for viewing on any Mac or PC, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or on your HDTV with Apple TV

From the film’s U.S. Premiere in Los Angeles to its nationwide May 5 television debut on SPEED TV, “Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts,” the highly anticipated sequel to “Truth in 24,” has allowed fans a glimpse into the Audi world of racing as it documented the brand’s exciting win at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France.

Now, in response to the film’s successful television debut, “Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts,” will be exclusively available for free download on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com/truthin24ii) beginning May 22 in the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The free download on iTunes also means fans will be able to enjoy the film on any Mac or PC, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or on your HDTV with Apple TV. The first installment of the film, “Truth in 24,” is also available in stunning high-definition on iTunes at www.iTunes.com/truthin24 as a free download.

“Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts,” narrated by Jason Statham, documents the Audi Sport Team Joest as they attempt to seek Audi’s tenth victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2011. When tragedy struck twice, the lone Audi R18 TDI® #2 race car remained to fight three Peugeots. Risks were taken, boundaries were pushed and nerves were rattled. “Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts” highlights Audi’s win and documents what unfolded over the next 24 Hours at Le Mans as it became one of the most competitive and gripping races the world had ever seen.

Written and directed by Rob Gehring, produced and edited by Charlie Askew, Rob Gehring, Dave Neupauer, Brian Rosenfield and Scott Thor and Executive Produced by Charles N. Besser, Howard Katz and Steve Sabol, the film follows the gripping suspense as team engineer Leena Gade, drivers André Lotterer, Benoît Tréluyer and Marcel Fässler worked to gain Audi’s tenth Le Mans victory. The tenth win also made history as Gade, who was forced to make many difficult split second decisions, was named the first female race engineer ever to orchestrate a winner at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“Truth in 24 II” Every Second Counts is the third installment of the series. Audi released its first documentary, “Truth in 24” at AFI FEST in 2008, which was also narrated by Jason Statham and chronicled the Audi R10 team and their quest for a third straight outright win of the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2010, “Truth in Motion” followed the U.S. Ski Team’s road to Vancouver chronicling the road to becoming a world-class skier. The day-to-day triumphs and tribulations are documented in an up close and personal way rarely seen by the consumer. All three films, “Truth in 24,” “Truth in Motion” and “Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts” are available for free on iTunes.