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De Angelis Joins Kelly-Moss For IMSA GT3 USA Effort

IMSA Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama Gold Cup class champion Roman De Angelis has signed on to drive with Kelly-Moss Road and Race in the IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama series.

NASCAR

Bowyer Carrying High Hopes Into New Season

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

This will be Clint Bowyer’s second season as part of Stewart-Haas Racing and the 38-year-old Kansas native is ready to hit the ground running.

Indycar

Juncos Racing Sticks With Chevrolet

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

Juncos Racing will continue its partnership with Chevrolet for the Verizon IndyCar Series.

NASCAR

Opportunity Strikes For McReynolds

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

And for racing team owner John Visconti III, an opportunity of a lifetime flashed before him last fall. And it's paid dividends for driver Brandon McReynolds. Visconti was at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series weekend, which also included a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race. It was that trip to Charlotte that brought the opportunity to his attention.

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WEATHERTECH RACING READY FOR THE 24 HOURS AT DAYTONA

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

Drivers Cooper MacNeil (Hinsdale, ILL.), Alessandro Balzan (Italy), Gunnar Jeannette (Salt Lake City, Ut.) and Jeff Segal (Miami, Fla.) came away from the Roar test three weeks ago with a lot of laps under their belts and optimism for the race this weekend. The team, on the strength of the Scuderia Corsa prepared No. 63 WeatherTech Racing Ferrari 488 GT3, had a fault-free run at the test allowing the drivers to focus on getting laps and the team to get a set-up on the white and black Ferrari that satisfied all four drivers.

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CADILLAC DPi-V.R TEAMS READY FOR ROLEX 24 HOURS AT DAYTONA

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

Cadillac V-Performance Racing teams Konica Minolta Cadillac, Mustang Sampling Cadillac, Whelen Engineering Cadillac, and Spirit of Daytona Cadillac are taking the momentum from the Roar Before the 24 test three weeks ago into the IMSA WeatherTech Championship Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona race weekend, January 27-28. Cadillac DPi-V.R race cars posted the four fastest times.

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GRT GRASSER RACING INTENDS TO REPEAT ITS DUBAI SUCCESS IN DAYTONA

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

Two 24-hour races within a fortnight are a special challenge for any race team. With a podium finish in the Dubai 24 Hours, the 2018 season started off in a promising way. The GRT Grasser outfit with Mark Ineichen (CHE), Rolf Ineichen (CHE), Christian Engelhart (DEU) and Mirko Bortolotti (ITA) rounded out their successful weekend.

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DETERMINED FOR REPEAT WIN, ESM RETURNS TO DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SWEEDWAY

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

This week, Tequila Patrón ESM will return to Daytona International Speedway in hopes of again clinching the overall victory at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The 2016 Rolex race winners bring with them strong momentum, as they ready to officially begin the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship.

NASCAR

Gilliland Set For Select K&N & ARCA Runs

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

David Gilliland Racing and CROSLEY Sports Group announced Todd Gilliland will drive the No. 54 Frontline Enterprises Toyota in select races in the NASCAR K&N Pro East Series and ARCA Racing Series

PWC

PWC Looks To Cut Costs To GTS Teams

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

Officials of the Pirelli World Challenge have made two cost-saving measures for the GTS class teams in the 18-race Pirelli World Challenge schedule with reduced tire usage as well as no required tire changes in the GTS SprintX events.

NASCAR

Fan First Initiatives; More From Media Tour

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

Several Speedway Motorsports Inc. properties have introduced a number of fan friendly initiatives as part of the Fans First program.

GP3

Hubert completes ART’s GP3 driver line-up

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

Anthoine Hubert says winning the GP3 title is his target for the 2018 season after confirmation that the Frenchman will remain with ART Grand Prix.

NASCAR

K-LOVE Joins McDowell With Front Row

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

K-LOVE Radio will join Michael McDowell in his move to Front Row Motorsports, partnering with the No. 34 Ford team for five races in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

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WHELEN ENGINEERING RACING 2018 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA PREVIEW

January 23, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Whelen Engineering Racing will look to make a big start to the team’s 2018 IMSA campaign next weekend as the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will kick off with the 56th running of the Rolex 24 at the Daytona International Speedway. The 2018 season will see the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac co-driven by Eric … Continue reading → ...

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MUSTANG SAMPLING RACING READY FOR THE ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA

January 23, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

The 2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season will open next weekend at Daytona International Speedway with the 56th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, and Mustang Sampling Racing will look to start the year with a big result in the twice around the clock classic event. Mustang Sampling Racing won the 2014, 2015, 2016, and … Continue reading → ...

News

Shane van Gisbergen returns to drifting

January 22, 2018 Charles Côté

The Red Bull Holden Racing star, who won the Supercars championship in 2016, confirmed he would take part in drifting events at Tauranga's Baypark Stadium on February 17, Levels Raceway in Timaru on March 9-10 and Pukekohe Park Raceway on May 11-12.

News

RNW Exclusive – Roman De Angelis Interview

January 22, 2018 Charles Côté

Following his first karting win at just nine years old, Roman De Angelis has never looked back. The young Canadian driver has had a very successful career so far. At just sixteen years old, Roman has been named rookie of the year in his debut F1600 season, won the 2017 Porsche GT3 gold cup challenge Canada and finished third in the GT3 gold cup challenge USA. On January 6, Roman won the inaugural IMSA LMP3 prototype challenge presented by Mazda at Daytona International Speedway.

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SPIRIT OF DAYTONA LOOKING FOR ADVANTAGE AT HOME

January 22, 2018 Charles Côté

With a new car, new drivers, and a new season to take on, Spirit of Daytona Racing is looking forward to getting a strong start its 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign in the Rolex 24 At Daytona this weekend.

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Acura Team Penske “All Stars” Ready to Shine in Rolex 24 At Daytona

January 22, 2018 Charles Côté

There have been “all-star” driver lineups in the Rolex 24 At Daytona before, but this year’s Team Penske Acura ARX-05 DPi two-car roster is absolutely one for the ages.