Sebring Test – Day 1 Notebook
Fred Poordad A year ago at this time, Fred Poordad was in the early stages of recovery after he was injured in a crash at the Bathurst 12-hour race in … Read More
Category: IMSA
Big Sebring IMSA test this week
BMW’s new M8 GTE has received power adjustments ahead of this week’s Sebring Test. The turbocharged V8 will have less power at the 2500, 3000 and 4000 RPM levels although … Read More
35 Cars on Sebring Test Entry List
Sebring A total of 35 cars are on the entry list for next week’s IMSA-sanctioned test at Sebring International Raceway, which will serve as the official warmup to next month’s … Read More
Full Interview: Jeff Gordon Talks with Fernando Alonso
Ahead of the 56th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, four-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon sat down with Fernando Alonso to discuss with the two-time … Read More
IMSA Appoints Snyder, Maesky to New Race Director Roles
Todd Snyder IMSA today appointed veteran race officials Todd Snyder and John Maesky to new race director roles for IMSA-sanctioned single-make and challenge series. Maesky, a fixture in IMSA race … Read More
Di Resta books two more IMSA races with United Autosports
Paul di Resta Former F1 driver Paul di Resta will join United Autosports for the next two endurance rounds of the IMSA Sportscar Championship. The 31-year-old Scot will co-drive the … Read More
Nissan Announces 2018 Motorsports Programs
Nissan Super GT-R Nissan/NISMO today announced their global motorsports plans for 2018, which include Nissan's debut in the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship, as well as updated lineups for … Read More
JDC-Miller Motorsports Forced To Withdraw Le Mans Entry
The Gainsco JDC Miller entry will skip LeMans DC-Miller MotorSports will not file an entry for the 2018 24 Hours of LeMans. The team had previously announced their intention to … Read More
Enzinger Appointed New Head of Volkswagen Group Motorsport
Fritz Enzinger Former Porsche LMP1 Vice President Fritz Enzinger has been appointed the head of Volkswagen Group Motorsport, replacing the departing Wolfgang Durheimer, the German manufacturer has announced. Enzinger, who … Read More
Haywood comes out
Hurley Haywood Three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Hurley Haywood has always been very private about his personal life, but one personal secret was widely known within the racing … Read More
Hector Cademartori Named Official Artist of 2018 Toyota GPLB
2018 Race Poster Longtime motor racing artist Hector Cademartori has been named official artist for the 2018 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Cademartori’s artwork depicting Grand Prix racing events … Read More
Eric Prill presented with 2017 Mark Donohue Award in Daytona
Eric Prill Eric Prill, of Topeka, Kan., was presented the RRDC Mark Donohue Award at the annual RRDC members' dinner at Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 24. The dinner preceded … Read More
Brown: Common Prototype Regs “In Everyone’s Best Interest”
Zak Brown McLaren CEO Zak Brown feels that common regulations for prototypes in IMSA and the WEC would be a logical step moving forward for teams, drivers and manufacturers. This … Read More
Lexus eyeing DPi entry with Andretti or Oreca (Update)
Is Michael Andretti looking to get back into IMSA with a factory Lexus deal? UPDATE Andretti COO Rob Edwards told RACER the team continues to search for manufacturers that could … Read More
Rolex 24 TV ratings tank
All those star names in the Rolex 24 last weekend and no one seemed to care. Net Event Location Day TotalViewers 18-49Viewers Rating 2017 Rating % Chg FOX Rolex 24 … Read More
NASCAR engines 1-2 in NASCAR owned Rolex 24
Cadillac IMSA engine ECR Engines captured the victory Sunday afternoon in the IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, powering Action Express Racing's No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R across … Read More
Ford CGR Earns Back-to-Back Wins at Rolex 24, 200th Win for Chip Ganassi (Update)
The Ganassi Ford team celebrates their 1-2 finish in GTLM class at the Rolex 24 UPDATE Added a Ford Victory video below. 01/28/18 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing has won back-to-back … Read More
Lamborghini wins GTD class in Daytona 24 hours
#11 takes GTD honors After 24 hours and 750 laps, the #11 Grasser Racing Team Lamborghini Huracan GT3 conquers the 56th edition of the famous endurance race at the Daytona … Read More
Continental Responds to Rolex 24 Prototype Tire Punctures
The #10 Cadillac sustained no less than 5 tire punctures Increased competition in the Prototype class and the ability for some cars to successfully double stint tires has led to … Read More
Rolex 24: Hour 23 – 1 Hour to go and Caddys 1-2
The #5 Cadillac has broken all the Rolex 24 records but it's not over yet. LAT for IMSA With 1-hour to go the #5 Action Express Cadillac in the hands … Read More