The B2K/10 was more of an evolution of the Lola B98/10 than a completely new design, sharing many elements, particularly at the front. The unusual fenders and headlights remained, but the nose was raised to accommodate a larger footbox. Unlike other prototypes, the B2K/10’s nose did not taper to an intake, resulting in a large vertical protrusion and the mounting of a third headlight for improved visibility.
Cooling air was drawn from underneath the car, a design choice that proved problematic due to ambient track temperatures, similar to issues experienced by the BMW V12 LM in 1998. The large air intake from the B98/10 could be removed, with intakes relocated to nacelles beside the cockpit to improve airflow to the rear wing.
The sides of the car were significantly altered, with large openings allowing air to escape from the nose. Radiator intakes were also larger than those on the B98/10. Lola continued to use the Roush Racing-designed Ford 6.0 Litre V8 engine, but teams also chose engines such as the Judd GV4 V10 and a Porsche twin-turbocharged Flat-6.
The first three B2K/10s were delivered to customers in early 2000: Team Rafanelli with a Judd engine, Philip Creighton Motorsport with a Ford engine, and Champion Racing with a Porsche engine. Rafanelli and Champion debuted at the 12 Hours of Sebring, but neither finished, with Champion suffering a suspension failure and Rafanelli retiring early.
Rafanelli and Champion continued in the American Le Mans Series, later joined by Intersport Racing, who ran a Judd-powered B2K/10 alongside their B98/10. Rafanelli achieved the best result of the season, a third-place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Creighton Motorsports competed in the Grand American Road Racing Championship, finishing second at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, while Intersport also took a second place at Watkins Glen International during a brief appearance in the series.
Konrad Motorsport purchased a chassis and competed in the Sports Racing World Cup with a Ford engine, scoring a third-place finish at the Nürburgring. Both Rafanelli and Konrad entered the 2000 24 Hours of Le Mans, but neither car finished.
In 2001, Intersport remained in the American Le Mans Series, while Champion Racing moved to the Grand American Road Racing Championship and Rafanelli purchased a Ferrari 550 Maranello. Intersport secured wins at Phoenix International Raceway and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in the Grand American Road Racing Championship.
By 2002, the B2K/10’s design limitations were becoming apparent. Intersport continued to race the car in both the ALMS and GARRC, while Pegasus Racing purchased Champion Racing’s Porsche-powered chassis for the GARRC. Intersport achieved a best result of second at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the GARRC.
In 2003, the B2K/10 saw a resurgence, with Intersport concentrating on the American Le Mans Series and Taurus Sports Racing entering the FIA Sportscar Championship with the former Rafanelli car, as well as select ALMS events. Taurus Sports Racing achieved the best result of the year, a third-place finish at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
In 2004, Taurus Sports Racing attempted to bring diesel technology to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, running both a Judd-powered B2K/10 and a second chassis powered by a Caterpillar-tuned Volkswagen twin-turbocharged V10 engine. The diesel-powered car’s gearbox failed after 35 laps, while the Judd-powered car finished 20th. Following a final failure at Silverstone Circuit, the final active B2K/10 was retired.
The B2K/10 was partially replaced by the Lola B01/60 (MG-Lola EX257) in 2001 and fully replaced by the Lola B06/10 in 2006.
#HU-01: Team Rafanelli (Judd, 2000), Taurus Sports Racing (Judd, 2003), Taurus Sports Racing (Caterpillar, 2004), Team Euroracing (Judd, 2008)
#HU-02: Philip Creighton Motorsport (Ford, 2000–2001)
#HU-03: Champion Racing (Porsche, 2000–2001), Pegasus Racing (Porsche, 2001)
#HU-04: Konrad Motorsport (Ford, 2000–2001)
#HU-05: Intersport Racing (Judd, 2002–2003), Taurus Sports Racing (Judd, 2004), Team Euroracing (Ford, 2015)
#HU-06: Intersport Racing (Judd, 2000–2003), Team Euroracing (Judd)