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
Category: SportsCars
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
IMSA: Rockenfeller & Van Der Helm to drive JDC-Miller Porsche LMDh in IMSA
JDC-Miller MotorSports has signed Mike Rockenfeller and Tijmen van der Helm for its 2023 Porsche 963 GTP campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The Minnesota-based team, which took delivery of … Read More
WEC: Record hypercar grid for 6 Hours of Spa
–Press Release– Round three of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Franchorchamps, will see a record 13 Hypercars take to the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit later … Read More
WEC: Cadillac Racing expands driver roster (Update)
–Press Release– After two strong performances as a solo, the No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R will welcome its sister racecar to form a formidable Hypercar duo this week at Spa-Francorchamps. The … Read More
Rumor: Interlagos to return, COTA to replace Sebring on WEC schedule
–by Mark Cipolloni– French publication Auto Hebdo reported last week that Interlagos in Sao Paulo, Brazil is set to replace Portimao on the schedule beginning next year, with COTA currently … Read More
WEC: Toyota previews the 6 Hours of Spa
–Press Release– A total of 13 Hypercars will face off in Belgium in the third round of the 2023 WEC season, the final contest before June’s Centenary edition of the … Read More
NASCAR: Garage 56 Project completes final test session at Sebring before Le Mans
–NASCAR Wire Service– SEBRING, Fla. – A sunny sky, low humidity and a historic sports car track greeted the NASCAR Garage 56 Project at Sebring International Raceway Tuesday as the … Read More
WEC: Peugeot reveals special livery for Le Mans 24 Hours
The French manufacturer Peugeot has taken the wraps off the graphic design that the Peugeot 9X8 will sport at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Centenary (10-11 June 2023). The … Read More