WEC: Ferraris 1-2 in first qualifying at Le Mans
Ferrari AF Corse topped Wednesday evening’s first qualifying for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Antonio Fuoco set the fastest lap time of 3:25.213 in the No. 50 Ferrari 499P, … Read More
Category: SportsCars
WEC: Toyota tops Practice 1 at Le Mans
Brendon Hartley led a Toyota one-two in the opening Practice session for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Hartley clocked a best lap of 3:27.742 around the Circuit de la … Read More
WEC: Corvette hopes to win its final Le Mans race
Corvette Racing wants to win its final 24 Hours of Le Mans appearance as a team as it seeks a class victory in GTE-Am according to Nicky Catsburg and add … Read More
NASCAR: Kobayashi, to Make NASCAR Debut at Indy for 23XI Racing
–Press Release– Toyota and 23XI Racing announced today that famed Toyota Gazoo Racing driver and WEC (World Endurance Championship) team principal, Kamui Kobayashi will make his NASCAR debut in the … Read More
NASCAR’s Garage 56 Entry Wins Pit Stop Challenge at Le Mans
Hendrick Motorsports pit crew tops all GTE challengers, finishes 5th overall Though the distinct roar of the NASCAR Garage 56 Chevrolet has earned global attention at the 24 Hours of … Read More
WEC: Porsche aims to add to its unparalleled track record in Le Mans
Stuttgart. The Porsche Penske Motorsport works team has one goal at the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 75th birthday of the sports car brand … Read More
NASCAR: Garage 56 car passes first on-track test at Le Mans
— NASCAR News Wire — Wherever Jimmie Johnson walked trackside at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France on Sunday, fans wandered over for a photograph with the … Read More
WEC: NBA Superstar Lebron James Named Le Mans Starter
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been named the official starter of this weekend’s centenary running of the Le Mans 24 Hours. James, who has won NBA titles with the … Read More
WEC: Officials will try to cripple Toyota with BoP change (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– As predicted, the WEC was going to hit Toyota with a significant BoP adjustment because they engineered a superior car. How dare they do that! Ahead of … Read More
IMSA: Series Extends Partnership with Greenlight International
–Press Release– International audiences have long been fans of IMSA competition, but interest is especially high this season with the introduction of the hybrid-electrified GTP platform in the IMSA WeatherTech … Read More
Garage 56 is one week away from 24 Hours of Le Mans
–Press Release– One week from today, NASCAR’s long-awaited, highly-collaborative Garage 56 Project will formally make its 24 Hours of Le Mans debut in France – the No. 24 Next Gen … Read More
IMSA: WTR with Andretti Autosport To Run 2nd Acura ARX-06 GTP in 2024
–Press Release– Acura Motorsports today confirmed Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport will run a second, electrified Acura ARX-06 prototype sports car in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, starting … Read More
IMSA: Victory for No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R at Laguna Seca
Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R captured the checkered flag at IMSA’s Course de Monterey for their first victory of the year. Sebastien Bourdais and Renger van der Zande … Read More
IMSA: Penske Porsches sweep front row at Laguna Seca
–by Mark Cipolloni– In sunshine and temperatures just above 20 degrees Celsius at the 2.238-mile undulating Laguna Seca road course, the two Porsche 963 fielded by Porsche Penske Motorsport left … Read More
WEC: FIA rescinds tire blanket ban for Le Mans to avoid $millions in crash damage
–by Mark Cipolloni– Ferrari’s criticism of the ban on tire warmers in the FIA WEC has resulted in a reversal of the decision for next month’s 24 Hours of Le … Read More
Video: 6 Hours of Spa Full Access
Spa is always a race unlike any other, but the 2023 edition of the last rehearsal before the 24 Hours of Le Mans was unique in many ways. Fans showed … Read More
F1: Audi’s entry into F1 will drive it out of GT Racing
–by Mark Cipolloni– Audi’s move into Formula 1 has resulted in the following: IMSA Hypercar Program – Deep Six WEC Hypercar Program – Deep Six Customer GT Racing after 2023 … Read More
IMSA: Montoya to drive 3 races for Rick Ware Racing
Rick Ware Racing announced today that former NASCAR, IndyCar and F1 driver Juan Montoya has been signed to drive the No. 51 Biohaven sponsored Rick Ware Racing IMSA LMP2 car … Read More
IMSA: Series decides to deep-six the LMP3 class
The LMP3 class will be eliminated from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the end of the season, the sanctioning body has confirmed, leaving the entry-level prototypes to race exclusively … Read More
WEC: #3 Ganassi Cadillac in massive Spa crash
Saturday’s FIA World Endurance Championship race is at Spa-Francorchamps saw Renger van der Zande suffer a major shunt at the top of Eau Rouge. The Cadillac was in the middle … Read More
WEC: Toyota sweeps 6 Hours of Spa
Toyota Gazoo Racing clinched a 1-2 victory at today’s TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, round three of the FIA WEC, in front of a record crowd for a WEC race … Read More
WEC: Porsche to run special liveries at LeMans
–Press Release– The Porsche Penske Motorsport works team is giving its three Porsche 963 a special color scheme at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. The basic character of … Read More
WEC: Toyota On Pole At SPA As Ferrari Loses Top Spot
Toyota Gazoo Racing with its #7 entry driven by Kamui Kobayashi will start from the pole position for tomorrow’s TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps after qualifying’s fastest driver Antonio Giovinazzi … Read More
WEC: Ferrari tops Friday practice at Spa
Ferrari AF Corse’s pair of 499Ps topped the times in the second practice session of the FIA WEC meeting at Spa this afternoon, the #51 finishing up 1.2 seconds quicker … Read More
WEC: LMEM renews contract with Spa for FIA WEC and ELMS
–Press Release– Le Mans Endurance Management [LMEM] has signed a contract extension with Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, which will see the iconic Belgian circuit remain as a round of the FIA … Read More