Electrification on France-Family owned series
Will there ever be a day when NASCAR goes hybrid or full electric? As race cars continue to evolve, automakers want those cars to resemble and even show off what … Read More
Category: IMSA
Ford Adds Johnson, Bomarito to Sebring WEC Lineup
Jonathan Bomarito Billy Johnson and Jonathan Bomarito will drive for Ford Chip Ganassi Racing in next month’s FIA World Endurance Championship round at Sebring International Raceway. Johnson will partner No. … Read More
Brendon Hartley Joins Mustang Sampling Racing for Sebring 12 Hour
No. 5 Mustang Sampling Racing Cadillac The racing shoes of the retiring Christian Fittipaldi are large ones to step in to, but Mustang Sampling Racing has secured an outstanding addition … Read More
Video: Christian Fittipaldi Reflects On His Career In Motorsport
Christian Fittipaldi (L) with Rolex 24 teammates Albuquerque and Barbosa As the sun sets on a glittering 30-year career, Brazil’s Christian Fittipaldi will bow out of racing as a 2-time … Read More
Construction starts on Acura LB Grand Prix circuit
The “Roar by the Shore" is less than two months away! Construction has begun on the iconic Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach race circuit in preparation for the April … Read More
PR1/Mathiasen Expands to Two-Car LMP2 Operation
#52 PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports Oreca last year PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports will expand its operations into a two-car LMP2 team in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, while also adding a new LMP3 entry … Read More
Sebring hotel gets rebranded
The Sebring hotel was never nice enough to be called a Chateau IMSA Properties and Shaner Hotel Group announced today that the Chateau Elan Hotel and Conference Center is currently … Read More
Video: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
The 45th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will take place April 12-14, 2019. Launched in 1986 as the first Japanese luxury automotive brand, Acura is a leading nameplate that … Read More
New Long Beach Grand Prix Sponsor (2nd Update)
Jim Michaelian happy with new sponsor Acura UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today as the AR1.com prediction came true – The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach announced … Read More
Understand Partnerships With an Inside Look at Chip Ganassi Racing’s Strategy
Kyle Larson Chip Ganassi Racing has an impressive stable of 12 drivers representing four different racing series, and with that diversity comes a variety of partnerships and sponsors. The CGR … Read More
Video: Relive the full 2019 Rolex 24 At Daytona (Parts 1-4)
Relive all the action from the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the first race of the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season and Round 1 of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup. … Read More
Risi Competizione aiming for Le Mans return, no further IMSA plans for 2019
Risi #62 Ferrari Risi Competizione looks to race at Le Mans for the first time in 2017. The team has filed an entry for the GTE Pro field and hopes … Read More
WeatherTech Adds Last Minute CupFone Super Bowl Spot
CupFone Automotive accessory manufacturer WeatherTech has added an additional 15-second spot, titled CupFone™, to its Super Bowl ad buy which includes a 45-second spot, SCOUT, for CBS' broadcast of Super … Read More
IMSA Announces Drive-Time Penalties From Rolex 24
The No.63 Ferrari was penalized Following the 57th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) conducted its normal post-race audit of timing and scoring … Read More
Rolex 24 TV Rating
The hits just keep on coming Dear AutoRacing1.com, Any word on the TV Rating for the Rolex 24 Hours with all those big names racing this year? Joe Perkins, Dallas … Read More
Alonso wants to buy Rolex 24 winning car
Alonso wants his race winning car – the car he used to school all the IMSA drivers Fernando Alonso said in the post-race press conference that he’s likely to “start … Read More
Alonso aiming to ‘do something unprecedented in motorsport’
In order to be called the greatest driver of all-time, a driver must prove he can win in any type of car in any type of discipline. This is Alonso's … Read More
Video: The Fast Way Up the Racing Ladder
In the latest video by Safe Is Fast, five of North America’s top young drivers give you a tutorial on what it takes to succeed on your way up the … Read More
Watkins Glen International continues historic partnership with Sahlen’s
With 150 days until the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, Sahlen Packing Company, Inc. and Watkins Glen International have announced a multi-year renewal of the Western New York-based company’s … Read More
BMW wins GTLM class, dedicates win to Charly Lamm
#25 BMW team celebrates BMW Team RLL took victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA) . When the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship was suspended due … Read More
ECR Engines Scores 1-2 Finish in 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona
The Acuras were no match for the power of the ECR engines. With more HP they were able to run more downforce in the rain and bury the Acuras who … Read More
How the Wayne Taylor Racing team conquered the Rolex 24
It was a very wet finish to the Rolex 24 There have been plenty of wild finishes in the 57 editions of the iconic Rolex 24 At Daytona. But arguably … Read More
Event Recap – 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Fernando Alonso was the star of the race, but it was obvious the #10 Cadillac was the superior car in race conditions Fernando Alonso, the two-time FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ … Read More
Rolex Hour 22: Alonso leads under red flag
The No. 10 Cadillac leads the Rolex 24 under red Rain, rain and more rain with 22 hours complete in the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona. Two-time Formula One World … Read More