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Lonnie Pechnick Set to Drive P1Motorsports Second Car for IMSA Prototype Challenge Presented by Mazda Series

March 14, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Monday, March 13, 2017P1 announces Lonnie Pechnick set to drive the No. 17 Ligier JS P3 entry in the LM P3 category for the IMSA Prototype Challenge Presented by Mazda series along with owner and teammate JC Perez also piloting the No. 71. “After giving careful thought to our goals," said Perez, "I decided to get Lonnie behind the wheel of my second LM P3. This is going to be a very competitive series and I feel confident Lonnie can show everyone that we are all about having fun and testing the limits.”

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Alex Job Racing to Field Sebastian Landy in IMSA Porsche Cup

March 14, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Landy is a Porsche standout already, having placed second last year in the Gold category on the strength of running 16 races, where he amassed 10 wins, 14 podiums and five pole positions to finish the season second in the points standings. In 2017 Landy will be moving up to the ultra-competitive Platinum Class in his No. 49 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup car. “Moving up to the Platinum Championship this year was always a goal of mine and I know it is going to be a challenge,” Landy said. “With a brand new Porsche 997 GT3 Cup car for 2017, the most important part of the off-season for me has been getting as much time in the new car as possible so we can start the year off in the right way.

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McLAREN INCREASES FACTORY DRIVER STABLE AS BLANCPAIN GT PLANS COME TOGETHER

March 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

McLaren is also delighted to confirm that all five Factory Drivers – Rob Bell, Jonny Kane, Côme Ledogar, Alvaro Parente and Dean Stoneman – will provide the foundation for customer team Strakka Racing’s ambitious Blancpain GT Series Pro class driver line-up as part of the expansion.

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Ford Chip Ganassi Racing to Field Three Ford GTs at Sebring

March 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Ford Chip Ganassi Racing will send three Ford GTs to the 12 Hours of Sebring March 18, 2017 as the team attempts to sweep three of the most legendary endurance sports car races in the world within nine months.

Race cars

The new Audi RS 5 DTM

March 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The new RS design language premieres in this model that features numerous modifications required by the regulations as well.

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Porsche announces WEC driver pairings for the new 911 RSR

March 9, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Porsche GT Team campaigns two 911 RSR in the GT class of the FIA World Endurance Championship. ...

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Here are the 2017 Champions of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East

March 9, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Five victories out of six races, four pole positions, no mistakes and two very talented drivers: the duo formed by Rik Breukers and Axcil Jefferies

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Customer Racing: Australian GT / Pirelli World Challenge: Mercedes-AMG GT3 scores first overall win of 2017

March 8, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

On the top step down under: the Mercedes-AMG GT3 scores its first overall win of the still fresh 2017 motorsport season. During the season opener of the Australian GT Championship, Customer Racing Team Eggleston Motorsport had a near-perfect weekend with its driver Tony Bates: ...

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Ricky Taylor: Life Is Good

March 8, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

For Ricky Taylor, 2017 already has been a pretty good year. In January, the eldest son of team owner Wayne Taylor co-drove the No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R to victory in the 55th Rolex 24 At Daytona alongside his brother, Jordan, longtime family friend and mentor Max Angelelli, and four-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon. There was a lot riding on this year’s Rolex 24. It was the debut race for Daytona Prototype international (DPi) and LM P2 Prototypes, and everybody in the field wanted to be the first to win in the new car. Gordon brought considerable attention as a past NASCAR champion and multi-time Daytona 500 winner, and was competing in just his second Rolex 24 and first in 10 years. It was Angelelli’s last race before retirement from driving. And “unfinished business” became a somewhat official tagline for the team as they’d come close to victory several times over the past several years but missed out for one reason or another.

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DTM: Backstage – Introducing: Ulrike Fröhlich

March 6, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Mercedes-AMG Motorsport DTM Team is one big, happy family but has other members apart from the racing drivers. We would like to introduce you to the people behind the scenes. In the spotlight today: Ulrike Fröhlich, Team Organisation (Travel & Planning). ...

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DTM: Backstage – Introducing: Stefan Kalke

March 4, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Mercedes-AMG DTM Team is one big, happy family but has other members apart from the racing drivers. We would like to introduce you to the people behind the scenes. In the spotlight today: Chief Mechanic, Stefan Kalke. ...

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World’s Craziest Bus Ride: “Circuit Safari”

February 23, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

nissan vs bus at speed on track

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Nissan and NISMO announce global motorsport program for 2017

February 20, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

CEO and president of NISMO, has now officially announced Nissan/NISMO’s motorsport activities for 2017.

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Breukers and Jefferies won again in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East

February 18, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The two young PRO drivers of GDL Racing Team got the first step of the podium in Race 1 at the Dubai Autodrome Andrew Haryanto shines with a second place overall and a victory in the AM class... ...

Roman De Angelis set to join Mark Motors Racing in 2017 Photo Mark Motors Racing

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MARK MOTORS SIGNS ROMAN DE ANGELIS FOR 2017

February 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Just one week shy of his 16th birthday, this young racer from Belle River, Ontario has been given a set of keys for a Porsche GT3 Cup car.

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BATHURST 12 HOUR – OUTSTANDING WIN FOR THE MARANELLO MOTORSPORT 488 GT3

February 11, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Ferrari wrote another page in its legendary history in GT racing, taking the Bathurst 12 Hour for the second time.

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TOP FIVE FINISH FOR 650S GT3 IN 2017 BATHURST 12 HOUR AFTER HEROIC COMEBACK DRIVE

February 11, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Defending Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour Champions Tekno Autosports claimed a hard-earned top five finish, and a podium in the Pro class, in the 2017 edition of the race.