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DTM

Podiums for Duval and Rockenfeller

January 30, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Last weekend, seven DTM drivers contested the season opener of the American IMSA series – with different results. While Loïc Duval, Paul Di Resta and Mike Rockenfeller secured very good results, the others – particularly reigning DTM Champion René Rast – had to cope with major doses of bad luck, in the legendary endurance race.

Formula 3

Daytona experience for FIA F3 drivers

January 30, 2018 David Martin

FIA Formula 3 European Champion Lando Norris as well as Ferdinand Habsburg and Devlin DeFrancesco (all Carlin) have taken part in their first 24-hours-race last weekend, the famous Rolex24 at Daytona, Florida.

Endurance

AFS/PR1 MATHIASEN MOTORSPORTS FINISH TWELFTH AT THE ROLEX 24

January 30, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

AFS/PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports proved their potential as a fighting team over the weekend by completing their first race ever, the Rolex 24 at Daytona in twelfth place. In what was an untypically calm race for the majority of the competitors, the drivers and crew of the #52 Ligier JS P217 crossed the finish line after … Continue reading → ...

imsa

MARKETING PARTNERS FOR JASON BELL’S PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE PROGRAM CONFIRMED

January 30, 2018 David Martin

With the start of the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) just six weeks away, final plans are coming together for Jason Bell. Confirmed to pilot an Audi GT4 in the PWC GTS category with M1 GT Racing, Bell is pleased to confirm several marketing partners for the 2018 racing season.

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56th Rolex 24 At Daytona Rearview Mirror: Five Takeaways

January 30, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

This weekend’s Rolex 24 At Daytona will be remembered for many reasons. A new distance record was established, a couple of championship-winning, two-car teams proved once again why they’re among the best in the sport, the legendary Scott Pruett called it a career, and a pair of active Formula 1 racers were among the many others who had a great time at Daytona International Speedway.

SPORTSCAR

MANUFACTURES READY TO START INTERCONTINENTAL GT CHALLENGE TITLE QUEST IN BATHURST 12 HOUR

January 30, 2018 Charles Côté

The third season of the Intercontinental GT Challenge starts next weekend with the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour. Throughout the Australian endurance classic, the representatives of Audi, Bentley, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche will battle to claim the honours in the opening round of the only global GT3 championship.

SPORTSCAR

BMW M6 GT3 RETURNS TO BATHURST

January 30, 2018 Charles Côté

On 4th February, the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit will host one of the most spectacular races in Australia: The Bathurst 12 Hour. Following its debut at this event in 2017, the BMW M6 GT3 returns to the grid at this year’s endurance classic. BMW Team Schnitzer from Germany and BMW Team SRM from Australia will each run a BMW M6 GT3. In addition, the Australian fans will see the new BMW M4 GT4 in action for the first time.

Le Mans

McLaren To Allow Alonso To Race At Le Mans

January 30, 2018 Charles Côté

McLaren will allow Fernando Alonso to compete in upcoming rounds of the World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, after reaching an agreement with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

Formula E

FIA Reveals First Look At Next Generation Of Formula E

January 30, 2018 Charles Côté

The FIA and Formula E have released the first digital images of the next generation car for season five of the FIA Formula E World Championship.

Endurance

WILL OWEN FINISHES FOURTH AT ROLEX 24 DEBUT

January 30, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Will Owen passed another career milestone over the weekend after finishing fourth overall at the 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona as part of the prototype class of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. In what ended up being a predominately green race, it was key for United Autosports to keep the #32 Ligier JS P217 running … Continue reading → ...

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MOTORSPORT IN ACTION ANNOUNCES ITS DRIVER LINE-UP FOR THE 2018 SEASON

January 29, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

MIA will once again field #69 as a Premier Entrant with the return of driver Jesse Lazare and newcomer Corey Fergus. Jesse is no stranger to the McLaren 570S GT4 as he competed in the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge last year, scoring his maiden victory at Road Atlanta last year with 8 top 10’s out of 10 races including 3 podiums.

Endurance

PAUL MILLER RACING REBOUNDS FROM REBUILD TO SCORE ROLEX 24 PODIUM

January 29, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

While the Rolex 24 at Daytona never fails to provide excitement and hardships, Paul Miller Racing experienced both ends of the spectrum this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. After a challenging week leading up to the main event, and pre-race rebuild on many of the car’s components, the No. 48 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 with drivers … Continue reading → ...

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LEXUS OPENS SEASON WITH TOP-TEN RESULT AT ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA

January 29, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

The 3GT Racing Lexus RC F GT3s both crossed the finish line Sunday in the season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona that took place at the famed Daytona International Speedway. The 3GT Racing No. 15 Lexus RC F GT3 scored a team-best Rolex 24 at Daytona finish of ninth-place in the GTD class while the No. … Continue reading → ...

Endurance

HART RACING FIGHTS TO ROLEX 24 FINISH

January 29, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

HART Racing impressed in its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut as the team fought and raced to the finish in the fastest-ever Rolex 24 At Daytona. Drivers John Falb, Sean Rayhall, Chad Gilsinger, and Ryan Eversley combined for 719 laps of the 3.56-mile oval-based circuit, taking the checkered flag with a 16th place class result. … Continue reading → ...

Endurance

NIELSEN, WRIGHT MOTORSPORTS ARE THE UNDERDOG STORY OF THE ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA

January 29, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Christina Nielsen’s race at the Rolex 24 at Daytona was part of one of the most compelling stories that developed over the entire event weekend. In her first outing with Wright Motorsports, the two-time Champion and her co-drivers Patrick Long, Robert Renauer and Mathieu Jaminet fought for GTD class points harder than most during the … Continue reading → ...

Formula E

CHILE BECKONS FOR MS&AD ANDRETTI FORMULA E

January 29, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Season 4 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship continues on the streets of Santiago (CHI) this weekend, with the Santiago E-Prix on 3rd February. The fourth round of the season will be the first Formula E event to be held in Chile. BMW works drivers António Félix da Costa (POR) and Tom Blomqvist (GBR) … Continue reading → ...

EFP by TECE – A NEW TEAM FIELDING TWO AUDI R8 LMSs IN THE ADAC GT MASTERS

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A NEW TEAM FIELDING TWO AUDI R8 LMS IN THE ADAC GT MASTERS

January 29, 2018 Charles Côté

The ADAC GT Masters welcomes a new team to the grid in the shape of EFP by TECE who will be fielding two Audi R8 LMS cars in the forthcoming campaign. The two driver pairings are Elia Erhart (29, Germany) with Pierre Kaffer (41, Germany) and Dries Vanthoor (19, Belgium) with Florian Spengler (30, Germany). The ADAC GT Masters season opener will be hosted by Motorsport Arena Oschersleben on the weekend of 13th – 15th April.

Endurance

A PROMISING SEASON OPENER FOR MERCEDES-AMG AT DAYTONA

January 29, 2018 Charles Côté

A motorsport marathon at Daytona International Speedway that remained thrilling till the finish marked the start of this year’s IMSA season. After 24 hours and with 751 laps completed, the Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports only just missed out on a podium finish in the GTD class for GT3 cars.

Endurance

Ganassi Counts To 200 With Rolex 24 Triumph

January 28, 2018 Speed Sport

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Ford GT program proved unbeatable during the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Rolex 24 at Daytona Int’l Speedway, delivering Chip Ganassi his 200th victory as a car owner.

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IMSA Racers Ricky Taylor, Jordan Taylor Win Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian Award

January 28, 2018 David Martin

Ricky Taylor and Jordan Taylor, reigning co-champions of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series, have been named co-recipients of the second annual Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian Award. The award results from the Taylor’s outstanding volunteer efforts for the foundation throughout 2017.

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