1989 IMSA Camel Continental @ Watkins Glen

ESPN SpeedWorld presents the 1989 IMSA Camel Continental at the legendary Watkins Glen International Raceway in Watkins Glen, New York.  Ken Squier, Bill Adam, and Tom Blackaller call the action from the booth and are joined in the pit lane by Bob Varsha and Mike Joy.

more news from the FIA World Endurance Championship

More off-season headlines from the FIA World Endurance Championship, including the latest Double Stint Podcast, which is a review of the 2017 FIA WEC season.

Drivers, Team Bosses Praise Auto BoP After First Season in Action

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/drivers-team-bosses-praise-auto-bop-after-first-season-in-action/

Double Stint: WEC Year In Review (12-26-17)
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/double-stint-wec-year-in-review-12-26-17/

TDS Confirms LMP2 Return; Duval Joins Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/tds-confirms-lmp2-return-duval-joins-lineup/

Outstanding Field Ready To 'Roar' At Daytona

As 2017 draws to a close this week, the eyes of the racing world will be focused on Daytona International Speedway at the end of next week as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship returns to action with the three-day Roar Before the Rolex 24 At Daytona test next Friday-Sunday, Jan. 5-7, 2018.

https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/outstanding-field-ready-roar-daytona

IMSA headlines

Recent headlines from the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship.

Rayhall, Falb Complete HART Acura GTD Lineup for Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/rayhall-falb-complete-hart-acura-gtd-lineup-for-daytona/

Da Costa, Habsburg Complete Jackie Chan DCR JOTA Lineup for Daytona

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/da-costa-habsburg-complete-jackie-chan-dcr-jota-lineup-for-daytona/

Ford CGR Celebrates the Holidays

http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/ford-chip-ganassi-racing-team-celebrates-christmas-in-daytona/

P1 Confirms Mercedes NAEC Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/p1-confirms-mercedes-naec-lineup/

Big news.  The initial entry list has been released for the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

50 Entries for Roar Before Rolex 24
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/50-entries-for-roar-before-rolex-24-2/

Jaminet, Renauer Complete Wright Porsche Lineup for Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/jaminet-renauer-complete-wright-porsche-lineup-for-daytona/

Menezes Completes JDC-Miller GAINSCO Lineup for Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/menezes-completes-jdc-miller-gainsco-lineup-for-daytona/

Unchanged Lineup for Paul Miller Lamborghini
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/unchanged-lineup-for-paul-miller-lamborghini/

WTR Lamborghini GTD Plans On Hold; Focus on Cadillac DPi
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/wtr-lamborghini-gtd-plans-on-hold-focus-on-cadillac-dpi/

stories from IMSA's official website

More headlines, this time from IMSA's official website.

AFS/PR1 Motorsports To Take On WeatherTech Championship with Saavedra, Yacaman

https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/afspr1-mathiasen-motorsports-take-weathertech-championship-saavedra-yacaman

Innovation, Drive Lead To Strategic Alliance Between IMSA, Skeleton Optics

https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/innovation-drive-lead-strategic-alliance-between-imsa-and-skeleton-optics

Barfield Appointed IMSA Prototype Challenge Presented By Mazda Race Director

https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/barfield-appointed-imsa-prototype-challenge-presented-mazda-race-director

Making of A Champion: Antonio Garcia
https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/making-champion-antonio-garcia

Audi Celebrates Successful 2017 Season, Preps For Big Year In 2018
https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/audi-celebrates-successful-2017-season-preps-big-year-2018

1993 IMSA Camel Continental X

The 1993 running of the IMSA Camel Continental at Watkins Glen International Raceway, as covered by TNN Motorsports, with commentary from Mike Joy, the late, great driver turned race analyst Neil Bonnett, driver turned analyst Dorsey Schroeder, and pit reporters Glenn Jarrett and Randy Pemberton.  This race, was marred by a shocking accident involving Nissan factory driver, from New Zealand, Steve Millen, that was the first of two major wrecks he had in his career that would ultimately cause him to retire from active driving as a sports car racer. 

Gulf 12 Hours Race 2

The second race as part of the Gulf 12 Hours that ran a couple of weekend's ago. 

Gulf 12 Hours Race 1

12 Hours in duration, but split into two separate races.  This is race one from the Gulf 12 Hours a few weekend's ago. 

Gulf 12 Hours Qualifying

Qualifying for the Gulf 12 Hours.

FIA World Endurance Championship news

More headlines from the FIA World Endurance Championship, right here, right now.

BMW Reveals WEC, 24H Le Mans Drivers
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bmw-reveals-wec-24h-le-mans-drivers/

DC Racing Disputing Laurent's Rebellion Contract
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/dc-racing-disputing-laurents-rebellion-contract/

Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich's Audi Career in Pictures
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/dr-wolfgang-ullrichs-career-in-pictures/

24H Le Mans Trophy Arrives at Porsche Museum
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/24h-le-mans-trophy-arrives-at-porsche-museum/

Di Grassi Targets Le Mans Return Once LMP1 Future Becomes Clear

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/di-grassi-targets-le-mans-return-once-lmp1-future-becomes-clear/

ACO Confirms JDC-Miller, Keating IMSA Auto Invites
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/aco-confirms-jdc-miller-keating-imsa-auto-invites/

Toyota's return to the FIA WEC for the "Super Season" was confirmed a while ago.  But, here's the story again, ICYMI.

Toyota Formalizes WEC Return
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-officially-confirms-wec-return/

Martin Confirmed at Aston Martin
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/martin-confirmed-at-aston-martin/

LMP2 Subject to BoP Adjustments
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/lmp2-now-subject-to-bop-adjustments/

FIA, ACO Outline New LMP1 EoT Protocols
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fia-aco-outline-new-lmp1-eot-protocols/

*EoT: Equivalence of Technology

WEC to Introduces Points-Based Penalty System
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-to-introduce-points-based-penalty-system/

ByKolles, SMP Continue Testing Programs
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bykolles-smp-continue-pre-season-testing-programs/

As announced a few days ago, Racing Team Nederland is moving into WEC for the 2018/'19 "Super Season".

Racing Team Nederland Steps Up to WEC
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/racing-team-nederland-steps-up-to-wec/

Buemi: Toyota's Le Mmans, WEC Defeats 'Not Bad Luck Any More'
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/buemi-toyotas-le-mans-wec-defeats-not-bad-luck-any-more/

Mark Webber & Patrick Dempsey: Porsche's Retired Racer's?
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/mark-webber-patrick-dempsey-porsches-retired-racers/

Retirement?  What retirement?

Reliving Audi's victory in the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans, Benoit Treluyer put in a mega stint to bring Audi the 12th of their 13 Le Mans triumphs.

Michelin Memories: 2011, Audi's Quintuple Stint at Le Mans
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/michelin-memories-2011-audis-quintuple-stint-at-le-mans/

more IMSA stories

Via Sportscar365, here is more of the latest news surrounding IMSA 2018.

Ricky Taylor: Acura, Penske "Ready to Win"
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ricky-taylor-acura-penske-ready-to-win/

Scuderia Corsa Adds Second Car for NAEC; Sweedler, Bell Return
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/scuderia-corsa-adds-second-car-for-naec-sweedler-bell-return/

Zanardi to Compete in Modified BMW M8 GTE in 2019 Rolex 24
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/zanardi-to-compete-in-modified-bmw-m8-gte-in-2019-rolex-24/

Krohn Added to BMW Team RLL Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/krohn-added-to-bmw-team-rll-lineup/

Mecachrome Evaluating DPi Engine
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/mecachrome-evaluating-dpi-engine/

Dr. Jim Lowe's "World's Fastest Neurosurgeon" Book Chronicles Racing, Work Life Balance

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/dr-jim-lowes-worlds-fastest-neurosurgeon-chronicles-racing-work-life-balance/

GAINSCO Partners with JDC-Miller for New 'Red Dragon'
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/gainsco-partners-with-jdc-miller-for-return-of-red-dragon/

Hindman, Ledogar Complete MSR Acura GTD Lineup for Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/hindman-ledogar-complete-msr-acura-gtd-lineup-for-daytona/

WeatherTech Rolls Out New Ferrari GTD in Fiorano
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/weathertech-rolls-out-new-ferrari-gtd-in-fiorano/

Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada Season to Kick Off at Sebring
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/porsche-gt3-cup-challenge-canada-to-kick-off-season-at-sebring/

AFS, PR1 Mathiasen Join Forces for Ligier LMP2 Entry
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/afs-pr1-mathiasen-join-forces-for-ligier-lmp2-entry/

2018 FOX Sports TV Schedule Released
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/2018-fox-sports-schedule-announced/

Alon to Make Prototype Return with JDC-Miller
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/alon-to-make-prototype-return-with-jdc-miller/

Corvette Retains Full-Season Driver Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/corvette-retains-full-season-driver-lineup/

Fassler, Rockenfeller Return to Corvette for IMSA Enduros
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/fassler-rockenfeller-return-to-corvette-for-naec-races/

Parente: "It's Time for Change" in 2018
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/parente-its-time-for-change-in-2018/

Spirit of Daytona Confirms Cadillac DPi for Vautier, McMurry
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/spirit-of-daytona-confirms-cadillac-dpi-for-vautier-mcmurry/

Miller Joins BAR1 for Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/miller-joins-bar1-for-daytona/

Dutch Dallara set to contest WEC 'Super Season'

Another entrant for the 2018-2019 "Super Season" in the FIA World Endurance Championship.  It's the Racing Team Nederland Dallara LMP2 car.

http://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/146411-dutch-dallara-set-to-contest-wec-super-season

Pirelli World Challenge stories

It has been a good while since we've covered Pirelli World Challenge here on Endurance... The Sports Car Racing Blog.  Well, here are some of the stories that have developed in the last couple of weeks.  Plus, the latest Double Stint podcast, reviewing the 2017 Pirelli World Challenge season.

Barnicoat Awarded Sean Edwards Trophy
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/barnicoat-wins-sean-edwards-trophy/

Precision Driving Set for PWC GTS With BMW M4 GT4
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/precision-driving-set-for-pwc-gts-with-bmw-m4-gt4/

K-PAX Switches to Bentley for 2018
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/k-pax-switches-to-bentley-for-2018/

Robinson Confirms Two-Car Mercedes-AMG GT4 Effort

http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/robinson-racing-announces-pcw-gts-two-car-mercedes-amg-entry/

Callaway Confirms Cooper, Keilwitz for PWC Campaign

http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/callaway-announces-cooper-keilwitz-for-2018-pwc-campaign/

St. Pete to Open PWC GT, GTS Seasons
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/st-pete-to-open-pwc-gt-gts-seasons/

Callaway Shifts Focus to North America Program
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/callaway-shifts-focus-to-north-america-program/

Cooper Ready to take Callaway's "Championship Pedigree" to PWC

http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/cooper-ready-to-take-corvette-c7-gt3-rs-championship-pedigree-to-pwc/

Radical Sportscars to Partner with PWC
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/radical-sportscars-to-partner-with-pwc/

Hargrove Confirmed in New Pfaff Porsche Entry
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/hargrove-confirmed-in-new-pfaff-porsche-entry/

PWC Confirms TCR Class for 2018
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/pwc-confirms-tcr-class-for-2018/

Parente Returns to K-PAX Despite Bentley Switch
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/parente-returns-to-k-pax-despite-bentley-switch/

The latest Double Stint Podcast, is a review of the 2017 Pirelli World Challenge season.

Double Stint: Pirelli World Challenge Year In Review (12-19-17)

http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/double-stint-pirelli-world-challenge-year-in-review-12-19-17/

Baptista Joins K-PAX Bentley Effort for 2018
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/baptista-joins-k-pax-bentley-effort-for-2018/

Muehlner Switches to PWC with Two-Car Porsche GT4 Effort

http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/muehlner-switches-to-pwc-with-planned-two-car-porsche-gt4-effort/

SprintX To Be Integrated into GTS season
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/sprintx-to-be-integrated-into-gts-season/

headlines from the Intercontinental GT Challenge

The sports car racing news wires have been buzzing as of late.  Here's more about the Intercontinental GT Challenge, and particularly, news confirming entries for the Bathurst 12 Hours at Mount Panorama, in February.

WRT Announces Two-Car Lineup for Bathurst 12H
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/wrt-announces-two-car-lineup-for-bathurst-12h/

Audi Factory Stars in Jamec Pem Entry for Bathurst 12H
sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/factory-stars-in-jamec-pem-audi-for-bathurst-12h/

Whincup, Vautier Set for Bathurst 12H in SunEnergy1 Mercedes

http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/whincup-vautier-set-for-bathurst-12h-in-sunenergy1-mercedes-amg-gt3/

Audi Confirms IGTC Return
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/audi-confirms-igtc-return/

Lowndes, Van Gisbergen to Lead McLaren Effort at Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/lowndes-van-gisbergen-to-spearhead-mclaren-effort-at-bathurst/

Penske Acura DPi Testing at Sebring

From YouTube user Lanky Turtle, here is video of the new Penske Acura DPi conducting a test session at Sebring International Raceway.

Penske Racing continues testing of the new Acura ARX-05 at Sebring Raceway to prepare for the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.

Toyota Formally Confirms 'Super Season' Return

A commitment to compete for "at least" the 2018/19 season.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/12/19/toyota-formally-confirms-super-season-return.html

New BMW M8 GTE Testing at Sebring

From YouTube user, Lanky Turtle, BMW M8 GTE testing at Sebring International Raceway in preparation for the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.

2018 FOX Sports Coverage of WeatherTech Championship Schedule Announced

All you need to know about the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship race broadcast schedule on Fox Sports.  Note, that some races will be delayed and most will be carried live either in their entirety or in bits and pieces for the endurance races.

https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/2018-fox-sports-coverage-weathertech-championship-schedule-announced

The 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship season

Here is the season review of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship.  Yours truly, watched it on television, on Sunday, and there's also a version on the FIA WEC YouTube channel.  Season-long FIA WEC commentator, Martin Haven, narrates the program.  Enjoy.

1992 IMSA Camel Continental

IMSA has begun reaching back into their vaults for coverage of some of the classic races during the Grand Touring Prototype era.  Yours truly, has published some of the videos of those races before.  But, every so often in the foreseeable future, there will be posts where you can see these classic events on Endurance... The Sports Car Racing Blog, once again, published by the IMSA Official YouTube channel.

Here is the 1992 Camel Continental IX, as broadcasted by The Nashville Network.  Let's join commentators Mike Joy, the late, great NASCAR driver and race analyst Neil Bonnett, sports car racing veteran Dorsey Schroeder, and pit reporter Glenn Jarrett, for all the action. 

Gulf 12 Hours

Over the weekend, the Gulf 12 Hours GT endurance race was run at Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.  There was months and months of news buildup before the race actually happened, that yours truly did not get around to.  So, let's review that, and then, there is a review of the race itself.

News:

United Autosports Returns to Gulf 12H with Three Ligier JS P3s

http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/united-autosports-returns-to-gulf-12h-with-three-ligier-js-p3s/

Gulf 12H Receives ACO Backing for LMP3 Class
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/gulf12h-receives-aco-backing-for-lmp3-class/

Kessel Commits to Three-Car Effort for Gulf 12H
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/kessel-commits-to-three-car-effort-for-gulf-12h/

GT3s to remain "On Top" Despite ACO LMP3 Regs for Gulf 12H

http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/gt3-to-remain-on-top-despite-lmp3-addition-for-gulf-12h/

TF Sport, Al-Harthy Announce Gulf 12H Entry
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/tf-sport-al-harthy-announce-gulf-12h-entry/

So, there was lots of buildup to the race, and yesterday it finally came.  Here's how things went down.

Gulf 12H Race Report:

Kessel Racing scores the three-peat in Abu Dhabi.

Kessel Takes Third Consecutive Gulf 12H Victory
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gulf12h/kessel-takes-third-consecutive-gulf-12h-victory/

Aston Martin Thinks Hypercars Could Save Le Mans Racing

This has been tried before, in the mid-1990s of course, and was discussed via another article from Sportscar365, weeks ago.  Aston Martin believes ultra rare production based hypercars might just save endurance sports car racing from falling into decline.  MSN Autos, via Motor Trend Canada, has the story.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/enthusiasts/aston-martin-thinks-hypercars-could-save-le-mans-racing/ar-BBGL0Pm?li=AAggFp0

IMSA headlines from their official website

Some news from IMSA's official website, including great news for fans of the classic IMSA GTP era.

Busy Weekend for Porsche as 2018 Plans Materialize for GTLM, GTD
https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/busy-weekend-porsche-2018-plans-materialize-gtlm-gtd

Making of A Champion: James French
https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/making-champion-james-french

LMP3 Prototypes Deliver 'Adrenaline Rush' For Competitors In Advance of Daytona Debut

https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/lmp3-prototypes-deliver-adrenaline-rush-competitors-advance-daytona-debut

This is the great news for IMSA nostalgia buffs.

IMSA Adds GTP Races To Official YouTube Page
https://sportscarchampionship.imsa.com/news/122017/imsa-adds-gtp-races-official-youtube-page

FYI.  Some of those races, will soon be linked to this blog.  Stay tuned.  

To serve its Latino audience, IMSA has improved upon their Spanish language website as well.

IMSA Upgrades Spanish-Language Website
https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/imsa-upgrades-spanish-language-website

Vervisch, Dries Vanthoor Named as Audi Factory Drivers

Frederic Vervisch, Dries Vanthoor join Audi Sport customer racing factory driver roster.

http://sportscar365.com/other-series/n24/vervisch-dries-vanthoor-named-as-audi-factory-drivers/

Intercontinental GT Challenge stories

A few stories have come up in the Intercontinental GT Challenge as we look ahead to the opening race of 2018, the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hours. 

Twigg, D'Alberto, Baird Confirmed for Bathurst 12H

http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/australian-gt-regulars-confirmed-in-mercedes-amg-gt3-for-bathurst-12h/

Porsche is bringing some of their star drivers into the fold for their planned attack on the 2018 Intercontinental GT Challenge.

Porsche Ramps Up IGTC Commitment
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/porsche-ramps-up-igtc-commitment/

Go HERE to see highlights of the 2017 Intercontinental GT Challenge season.

IGTC Season Review
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/igtc-season-review/

Glock, Eng Join BMW Team SRM for Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/glock-eng-join-bwm-team-srm-for-bathurst/

Strakka Confirms Supercars Rising Star Waters for Bathurst 12H

http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/supercars-rising-star-waters-headlines-strakka-lineup-for-bathurst-12h/

60 Cars on Provisional Entry List for Bathurst 12H
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/60-cars-on-provisional-entry-list-for-bathurst-12h/

Bentley Signs Gounon for Blancpain GT, IGTC
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/bentley-signs-gounon-for-blancpain-gt-igtc/

Wittmann, Farfus to Lead Schnitzer BMW Entry for Bathurst 12H
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/wittmann-farfus-to-lead-schnitzer-bmw-entry-for-bathurst-12h/

more FIA WEC news

More announcements from the FIA World Endurance Championship during the off-season.

Richard Mille Named New FIA Endurance Commission President
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/mille-named-new-fia-endurance-commission-president/

Rebellion Poised for Return to LMP1
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/rebellion-poised-for-return-to-lmp1/

Porsche 919 Hybrid: Birth of A Legend
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/porsche-919-hybrid-birth-of-a-legend/

The anticipation of Rebellion's LMP1 return, has become official.  Details below.

Rebellion Confirms LMP1 Return; Lotterer, Jani Headline Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/rebellion-confirms-lmp1-return-lotterer-jani-headline-lineup/

Martin Parts Ways with BMW
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/martin-parts-ways-with-bmw/

Six Drivers Linked With 2018 Rebellion WEC Effort

LMP1 programme announcement imminent?

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/12/11/six-drivers-linked-with-2018-rebellion-wec-effort.html

Panoz/Green4U GT-EV Not Yet Confirmed For Le Mans 2018

Discussions still ongoing.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/12/11/panozgreen4u-gt-ev-not-confirmed-for-2018-le-mans.html

The Le Mans 24 Hours Numbers Game: Bigger WEC Grid Expected for 'Super Season'

But ACO Selection Committees have crucial choices ahead for entries elsewhere.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/12/11/the-le-mans-24-hours-numbers-game-bigger-fia-wec-grid-expected-for-201819-super-season.html

The Drug-Running Team Who Got Into Racing With A Bag Full Of Cash At Le Mans

The absolutely bizarre story of the Whittington brothers, who won overall at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans.

https://blackflag.jalopnik.com/the-drug-running-team-who-got-into-racing-with-a-bag-fu-1821122960/amp

6 Hours of Bahrain Race Broadcast

The full length race replay broadcast of the 6 Hours of Bahrain, the season finale for the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2017.

Wolf Henzler Loses Porsche Factory Driver Status after a Decade of Success

ALMS, Le Mans, Spa 24 Hours, Petit Le Mans and Rolex 24 Hours titles.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/12/10/wolf-henzler-loses-porsche-factory-driver-status-after-a-decade-of-success.html

Le Mans & FIA WEC news

Some of the more recent headlines from the FIA World Endurance Championship/24 Hours of Le Mans.

WEC Sporting Regs Changes Confirmed for 'Super Season'
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-sporting-regs-confirmed-for-super-season/

BAR1 Planning 24H Le Mans Effort
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bar1-planning-24h-le-mans-effort/

WEC 'Super Season' Trailer
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-super-season-trailer/

WEC Champions Crowned at FIA Gala
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-champions-crowned-at-fia-gala/

Porsche Planning 919 Hybrid 'Farewell Tour'
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/porsche-planning-919-hybrid-farewell-tour/

Ried Wins Porsche Cup
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/ried-wins-porsche-cup/

Porsche Confirms Plans for Four-Car GTE-Pro Effort for 24H Le Mans

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/porsche-confirms-plans-for-four-car-gte-pro-effort-for-24-h-le-mans/

IMSA stories (continued)

Plenty more IMSA related headlines to look into, via Sportscar365.

Senna Completes United Autosports Rolex 24 Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/senna-completes-united-autosports-rolex-24-lineup/

HART Confirms NAEC Effort with Eversley, Gilsinger
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/hart-confirms-naec-program-for-eversley-gilsinger/

De Philippi "Thrilled" for U.S. Return with BMW
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/de-phillippi-thrilled-for-u-s-return-with-bmw/

3GT Signs Heinemeier Hansson for Lexus GTD Campaign
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/3gt-signs-heinemeier-hansson-for-lexus-gtd-effort/

Aschenbach, Marks Among Additions to MSR Acura GTD Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/msr-confirms-two-car-acura-gtd-effort-for-2018/

Pagenaud: Acura DPi is 'Like a Mini Peugeot'
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/pagenaud-acura-dpi-is-like-a-mini-peugeot/

Tincknell: IMSA Move Has Been "On My Radar" for "Quite a Long Time"

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/tincknell-imsa-move-has-been-on-my-radar-for-quite-a-long-time/

Tandy, Bamber Confirmed in IMSA Return
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/tandy-bamber-confirmed-in-imsa-return/

Long, Nielsen Confirmed in Wright Porsche GTD Effort
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/nielsen-long-confirmed-in-wright-porsche-for-gtd-effort/

More IMSA headlines (from their official website), after the Daytona test

A few more key headlines and features, after the IMSA test at Daytona International Speedway, in preparation for next month's 56th renewal of the Rolex 24, from their official website.

Daytona December Test Tuesday Notebook
https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/daytona-december-test-tuesday-notebook

Daytona December Test Wednesday Notebook
https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/daytona-december-test-wednesday-notebook

Making of A Champion: Jan Magnussen
https://www.imsa.com/news/122017/making-champion-jan-magnussen

From Sebring International Raceway's official website, the legend, A.J. Foyt, is named Grand Marshal for the 66th renewal of the 12 hour endurance classic, in March.

A.J. Foyt Named Sebring Grand Marshal
https://www.sebringraceway.com/news/284-a-j-foyt-named-sebring-grand-marshal

2017 IMSA December Testing at Daytona

From YouTube user, Lanky Turtle, here is video of the December IMSA Daytona test session.

Prototype and GT cars from the IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship testing on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the 2018 Rolex 24 Hours.

Wednesday Daytona testing news

News from Wednesday and the final day of the December test session for IMSA at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the 56th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, at the end of January.

3GT Finalizing GTD Return with Lexus
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/3gt-finalizing-gtd-return-with-lexus/

Tincknell to Miss Mid-Ohio Due to Ford WEC Commitments
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/tincknell-set-to-miss-mid-ohio/

Jordan Taylor: "Amazing Experience" Driving Cadillac "Le Monstre"
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/jordan-taylor-amazing-experience-driving-cadillac-le-monstre/

Photos From Wednesday's Testing at Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/photos-from-wednesdays-testing-at-daytona/

Daytona Wednesday Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-wednesday-notebook-7/

2018 CTSCC Entry List Tracker

What does the probable entry list for the 2018 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge look like?  Find out, HERE.

http://nasportscar.com/2018-ctscc-entry-list-tracker-2/

Daytona testing continuing on Tuesday

More headlines as testing for IMSA at Daytona is underway on Tuesday.

Ford Retains IMSA Lineup for 2018
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ford-retains-imsa-lineup-for-2018/

Carter (IMSA): "We've Got Various Test Plans for Different Cars"
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/carter-weve-got-various-test-plans-for-different-cars/

Mazda "Ready for Action" in First Public Test with Joest, Revised DPi
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/mazda-ready-for-action-in-first-public-test-with-joest-revised-dpi/

IMSA Testing Kicks off in Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/features/photography/imsa-testing-kicks-off-in-daytona/

In addition, as testing gets underway, the latest Double Stint podcast, is a Year In Review of IMSA 2017.

Double Stint: IMSA Year In Review (12-5-17)
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/double-stint-2017-imsa

Daytona Tuesday Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-tuesday-notebook-6/

Monday Daytona testing

Some headlines from yesterday's opening day of testing for the 24 Hours of Daytona, for the December session sanctioned by IMSA at Daytona International Speedway.

First Photos from Daytona Test
http://sportscar365.com/features/photography/first-photos-from-daytona-test/

...and

Daytona Monday Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-monday-notebook-2/

24 Hours of Le Mans stories

A couple of separate stories pertaining to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, have surfaced recently.  Here are those headlines.

SO24, Capillaire Partner with Graff for 24H Le Mans
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/lemans24/so24-capillaire-partner-with-graff-for-24h-le-mans/

...and, from the European Le Mans Series.

Minassian Named IDEC Sport Sporting Director
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/elms/minassian-named-idec-sporting-director/

SpeedSource cars and equipment headed to auction

Former Mazda partner SpeedSource Race Engineering will make most of the cars and equipment it used to service the Japanese brand available for purchase by online auction.

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/146092-speedsource-cars-and-equipment-headed-to-auction

catching up on Blancpain GT news

It has been a while since news has been covered pertaining to the Blancpain GT Series.  Over the off-season, and particularly, the last month or so, here's what's been going on.

Team75 Bernhard Set for Expansion; Bernhard Likely to Drive
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/team75-bernhard-set-for-expansion-bernhard-likely-to-drive/

Three weeks ago, Bentley debuted their new for 2018 Continental GT3.

Bentley Reveals New Continental GT3
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/bentley-reveals-new-continental-gt3/

Sanna: "Still a Lot of Work To Do" After Banner Year for Lamborghini
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/sanna-still-a-lot-of-work-to-do-after-banner-year-for-lamborghini/

Garage 59 Announces Return to Blancpain GT
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/garage-59-announces-return-to-blancpain-gt/

Porsche Closing In on Manthey Blancpain GT Program
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/manthey-blancpain-gt-program-on-porsches-bucket-list/

Barnicoat Awarded Sean Edwards Trophy
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/barnicoat-wins-sean-edwards-trophy/

Brundle, Dennis to Drive New R-Motorsport Aston Martin GT3 Entry

http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/brundle-dennis-to-drive-new-r-motorsport-blancpain-gt-entry/

1999 24 Hours of Le Mans Part 8

The eighth and final part of the 1999 Speedvision 24 Hours of Le Mans telecast.

1999 24 Hours of Le Mans Part 7

Part seven of the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

1999 24 Hours of Le Mans Part 6

Part 6 of the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

1999 24 Hours of Le Mans Part 5

Part five of the 1999 edition, the 67th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

1999 24 Hours of Le Mans Part 4

Part four of the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

1999 24 Hours of Le Mans Part 3

Part three of the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans.  For the late night shift, we have Andrew Marriott and Dorsey Schroeder providing commentary in the commentary box, and Diana Binks in the pit lane. 

1999 24 Hours of Le Mans Part 2

Part two of the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans.

1999 24 Hours of Le Mans Part 1

One of the greatest editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.  Let's relive the 1999 edition of the race which was won by BMW.  We join Speedvision for the coverage, and their commentary team.  In the booth, Gregg Creamer, David Hobbs, and Sam Posey.  In the pits, Andrew Marriott and Alain de Cadenet.

1999 Rolex 24 at Daytona Finish

The final six hours of the 1999 Rolex 24 at Daytona, the second part of the race broadcast of what was the 37th renewal of this great sports car race. 

1999 Rolex 24 at Daytona Start

Re-posting the 1999 running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, which at the time, was under the sanction of the SCCA and the United States Road Racing Championship.  Here is the start, and opening few hours.  Bob Varsha and Jeremy Dale in the booth, and Marty Reid and Bill Weber in the pit lane, call all the action.  

 

IMSA & FIA WEC news

Some news coming out of both IMSA, and the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Ford Confirms Unchanged Lineup for 'Super Season'
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/ford-announces-unchanged-lineup-for-wec-super-season/

Up To Ten Porsche 911 RSRs Possible for 24H Le Mans
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/up-to-ten-porsche-911-rsrs-expected-for-24h-le-mans/

The latest Double Stint Podcast.

Double Stint: News Recap; Trent Hindman Interview (11-28-17)
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/ctscc/double-stint-news-recap-trent-hindman-interview/

Tincknell, Jarvis Join Mazda Team Joest
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/tincknell-jarvis-join-mazda-team-joest/

Dallara Details LMP2 Evo Kit Updates
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/dallara-details-lmp2-evo-kit-updates/

Mazda Unveils Updated 'Soul Red Crystal' Livery
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/mazda-team-joest-unveils-new-soul-red-crystal-livery/

Performance Tech Steps Up to Prototype with Oreca LMP2
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/performance-tech-steps-up-to-prototype-with-oreca/

Daytona December Test Entry List Released
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-december-test-entry-list-released/

Trummer Joins JDC-Miller in Second Oreca LMP2
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/trummer-joins-jdc-miller-in-second-oreca-lmp2/

Stroll Confirmed in Jackie Chan DCR JOTA Lineup for Rolex 24
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/stroll-confirmed-in-jackie-chan-dcr-jota-lineup-for-rolex-24/

CORE Adds Dumas, Duval for Rolex 24
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/core-adds-duman-duval-for-rolex-24/

Foyt Named Grand Marshal for 12H Sebring

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/foyt-named-grand-marshall-for-66th-mobil-1-twelve-hours-of-sebring/

De Phillippi Joins BMW Team RLL; Auberlen Set for NAEC Role
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/de-phillippi-joins-bmw-team-rll-auberlen-set-for-naec-role/

Davidson: "Bittersweet" Season for Toyota "Hurts Quite A Lot"
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/davidson-bittersweet-season-for-toyota-hurts-quite-a-lot/

1991 IMSA SunBank 24 Hours of Daytona

The 1991 edition of the 24 Hours of Daytona.  Bob Jenkins, David Hobbs, Dave Despain, and Marty Reid call the action. 

Mazda Team Joest Announces 2018 Driver Lineup

Mazda Team Joest has made their 2018 driver lineup official.  Splitting driving chores in their two cars for the season will be Jonathan Bomarito and Tristan Nunez, and, Oliver Jarvis and Harry Tincknell.  For the endurance races at Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen, and Road Atlanta, the two additional drivers will be (in each car), Spencer Pigot, and Rene Rast.

http://nasportscar.com/mazda-team-joest-announce-2018-driver-lineup/

Fernando Alonso at the 2017 WEC Rookie Test

F1 star and self-confessed sports car racing fan, Fernando Alonso makes his LMP1 debut alongside @Sebastien_buemi in No. 8 Toyota Hybrid TS050 HYBRID.

more FIA WEC news

Plenty of headlines from the FIA World Endurance Championship to get caught up on.

Hartley "100 Percent" Interested In Future Sports Car Races Despite F1 Move

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/hartley-100-percent-interested-in-future-sports-car-races-despite-f1-move/

Official 24H Le Mans Poster Revealed
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/aco-reveals-24h-le-mans-poster/

Project 1 Confirms Porsche 911 RSR
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/project-1-confirms-porsche-911-rsr/

Dallara-Built BR1 a "Completely New" Car
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/dallara-built-br1-completely-new-car/

Dillman Gets First Laps With ByKolles; Team Planning WEC Return
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/dillman-gets-first-laps-with-bykolles-team-planning-wec-return/

Toyota Drivers Support Planned 24H Le Mans Point Reduction
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-drivers-support-planned-le-mans-points-reduction/

Q&A With Porsche's Fritz Enzinger & Andreas Seidl, Pt. 1
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/qa-with-fritz-enzinger-and-andreas-seidl-pt-1/

Alonso Interested in Expanded WEC Campaign
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/alonso-interested-in-expanded-wec-campaign/

Q&A With Porsche's Fritz Enzinger & Andreas Seidl, Pt. 2
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/qa-with-fritz-enzinger-andreas-seidl-pt-2/

Sims Praises "Very Well Refined" BMW M8 GTE
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/sims-lessons-have-been-learned-for-bmw-m8-gte-development/

Toyota Poised for Driver Shakeup
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-poised-for-driver-shakeup/

IMSA news stories

Some of the latest developments from IMSA, via Sportscar365, including new wrinkles in the sporting regulations for next year.  Sorry, guys.  It's been a little while since posting ANY headlines from IMSA.  So, playing catch up after the conclusion of the FIA WEC season.

Simpson, Goikhberg Return to JDC-Miller
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/simpson-goikhberg-return-to-jdc-miller/

United Autosports Completes Paul Ricard Test with Di Resta, Norris
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/united-autosports-completes-paul-ricard-test-with-di-resta-norris/

Sunoco Challenge Winner Middleton, "Really Excited" for Rolex 24 Drive

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/sunoco-challenge-winner-middleton-really-excited-for-rolex-24-drive/

*News that has already been highlighted about Fernando Alonso's test with United Autosport, that is part of this catch-up on IMSA headlines.

Alonso Poised for Initial United Autosports Test
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/alonso-poised-for-initial-united-autosports-test-next-week/

Now, to continue with stories yours truly has not linked to as yet.

Roar Qualifying to Determine Rolex 24 Pits, Garage Locations
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/roar-qualifying-to-determine-rolex-24-pits-garage-locations/

Stroll Linked to All-Star DC Racing JOTA Lineup for Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/stroll-linked-in-all-star-dc-racing-lineup-for-daytona/

Another article about Fernando Alonso's initial test with United Autosports.

Alonso Tests With United Autosports Ahead of Rolex 24 Debut

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/alonso-tests-with-united-autosports-in-preparation-for-rolex-24-debut/

New Restart Procedure Among Changes to Sporting Regs for 2018
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/new-restart-procedure-among-changes-in-sporting-regs-for-2018/

We have, a Silly Season update, for GTLM.

2018 IMSA Silly Season Update: GTLM
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/2018-imsa-silly-season-update-gtlm/

United Autosports Confirms de Sadeleer for Daytona, ELMS
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/elms/united-autosports-confirms-de-sadeleer-for-daytona-elms/

Alonso on First Test with United Autosports
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/alonso-on-first-test-with-united-autosports/

24 Hours of COTA: Part 4

Part four of the 24 Hours of Circuit of the Americas, in Austin, Texas, the first race for the 24 Hour Series, held in the United States. 

24 Hours of COTA: Part 3

Part three of the 24 Hours of COTA.

24 Hours of COTA: Part 2

Part two of the 24 Hours of Circuit of the Americas.

24 Hours of COTA: Part 1

Part one of the 24 Hours of Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas for the 24 Hour series. 

Pirelli World Challenge news update

Some updated breaking news from Pirelli World Challenge.

Racers Edge Signs Gottsacker for 2018 GTS Campaign
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/racers-edge-signs-gottsacker-for-2018-gts-campaign/

A story that has been posted already.  But, GAINSCO/BSR is no more.

GAINSCO/BSR Ceases Operations
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/gainscobsr-ceases-operations/

Calvert Joins Panoz in Expanded Two-Car Avezzano GT4 Program
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/calvert-joins-panoz-in-two-car-avezzano-gt4-program/

Watkins Glen Confirmed as PWC Season Finale
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/watkins-glen-confirmed-as-pwc-season-finale/

Callaway Confirms Factory PWC Effort
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/callaway-confirms-factory-pwc-effort/

Callaway: "A Lot to Learn" in U.S. Debut of Corvette C7-GT3R
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/callaway-a-lot-to-learn-in-u-s-debut-of-corvette-c7-gt3r/

STR Targeting SprintX Effort with BMW M4 GT4
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/str-targeting-sprintx-effort-with-bmw-m4-gt4/

Tire Changes Confirmed for SprintX Races
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/tire-changes-confirmed-for-sprintx-races/

K-PAX Planning PWC Return
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/k-pax-planning-pwc-return/

Pirelli World Challenge Announces Sporting Regulations Changes for 2018

Much like other series in the realm of sports car racing are doing before the new season, Pirelli World Challenge has today, announced new regulations.

http://nasportscar.com/pirelli-world-challenge-announces-sporting-regulations-changes-for-2018/

Shank closing on two-car NSX GT3 return

Mike Shank Racing will field two Acura NSX GT3's in the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship, but now, as a privateer effort.

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/145914-shank-closing-on-two-car-nsx-gt3-return

INSIGHT: Developing the 2018 Vantage GTE

More about Aston Martin's new 2018 GTE racer that will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

http://www.racer.com/more/viewpoints/item/145899-analysis-developing-the-2018-vantage-gte

Plus, a bonus.  A very thrilled Nicki Thiim, shows you his new ride.  Dig this.

more FIA WEC headlines (and ideas about where the future design concept of LMP1 could be headed)

More post-race news after Bahrain, including ideas about where the future design concept for LMP1 cars could be headed.  Inspiration seems to be being drawn from some of the legendary GT production cars of the late 1990s.

Bahrain Sights & Sounds
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bahrain-sights-sounds/

Vasselon: "Positive Momentum" for GT-Styled LMP1 Proposal
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/vasselon-positive-momentum-for-gt-styled-lmp1-concept/

The latest Double Stint Podcast, covering a myriad of sports car racing action from FIA WEC and elsewhere.

Double Stint: Weekend Recap; Timo Bernhard Interview (11/21/17)
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/double-stint-weekend-recap-timo-bernhard-interview/

Aston Martin Reveals New Vantage GTE
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/aston-martin-reveals-new-vantage-gte/

Aston Martin Racing Confirms Alex Lynn
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/lynn-joins-aston-martin-gte-driver-lineup/

New Aston Martin Vantage GTE in Pictures
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/new-aston-martin-vantage-gte-in-pictures/

Alonso tests United Autosports' LMP2 Ligier at Aragon

Fernando Alonso continues to prepare for his appearance with United Autosport in the 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona, testing their Ligier JS P217 at Motorland Aragon in Spain.

http://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/145893-alonso-tests-united-autosport-s-lmp2-ligier-at-aragon

post-race news after the 6 Hours of Bahrain

We look at the post-race headlines after the finale for the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship in Bahrain.  This post, is actually a double whammy, because it highlights the race, and also, the Sunday test session.

Calado, Pier Guidi Secure GTE-Pro Championship
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/calado-pier-guidi-secure-gte-pro-title-in-bahrain/

Rebellion Claims LMP2 Title After Bahrain Fightback
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/senna-canal-claim-lmp2-title-after-bahrain-fightback/

Toyota Dominates 6H Bahrain; Takes Fifth Win of Season
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-dominates-6h-bahrain-takes-fifth-win-of-season/

Toyota Confirms Alonso LMP1 Debut in Bahrain Rookie Test
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-confirms-alonso-lmp1-debut-in-bahrain-rookie-test/

Senna Hails "Extraordinary" Turnaround in Earning First Title
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/senna-hails-extraordinary-turnaround-after-first-championship/

Jani: Porsche Had To "Roll the Dice" in Bid for Swansong LMP1 Win

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/jani-porsche-had-to-roll-the-dice-in-bid-for-swansong-lmp1-win/

Final Bahrain Rookie Test Entry List Released
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bahrain-rookie-test-entry-list-released-2/

Bahrain Post-Race Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bahrain-post-race-notebook-3/

Laurent: "Dream LMP1 Test Softens Blow of Title Defeat
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/laurent-dream-lmp1-test-softens-blow-of-dramatic-title-defeat/

Fittipaldi Fastest Rookie in Bahrain Test as Alonso Debuts
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fittipaldi-fastest-rookie-in-bahrain-test-as-alonso-debuts/

Alonso Happy to Complete Long-Awaited Maiden LMP1 Test
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/alonso-happy-to-complete-long-awaited-maiden-lmp1-test/

Toyota Confirms LMP1 Return for 2018/19
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-confirms-lmp1-return-for-201819/

Dalla Lana: Long-Awaited First WEC Title Will "Take A While to Sink In"

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/dalla-lana-long-awaited-first-wec-title-will-take-a-while-to-sink-in/

BMW Completes 24-Hour Endurance Test with M8 GTE
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bmw-completes-24-hour-endurance-test-with-m8-gte/

WEC Poised for Revised Pit Stop Regulations
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-poised-for-revised-pit-stop-regulations/

Q&A With Michelin's Pascal Couasnon on WEC Partnership Extension

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/qa-with-michelins-pascal-couasnon-on-wec-partnership-extension/

FIA GT World Cup, Macau, Qualifying & Feature races

Check out single car qualifying, and, both the qualifying and feature races from Macau for the FIA GT World Cup.  The qualifying race saw a MASSIVE melee at the start of it.

FIA GT World Cup at Macau

All the news of the race weekend from the FIA GT World Cup on the streets of Macau.

Engel Tops Free Practice 1 in Macau
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gt-world-cup/engel-tops-free-practice-1-in-macau/

Frijns Quickest in FP2 on Macau Debut
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gt-world-cup/frijns-quickest-in-fp2-on-macau-debut/

Macau Friday Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gt-world-cup/macau-friday-notebook-2/

Mortara Takes Pole in Hard-Fought Macau Qualifying

http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gt-world-cup/mortara-takes-pole-in-hard-fought-macau-qualifying/

Macau Saturday Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gt-world-cup/macau-saturday-notebook-3/

Huge Crash Suspends FIA GT World Cup Qualifying Race

http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gt-world-cup/huge-crash-suspends-fia-gt-world-cup-qualifying-race/

Mortara Victorious in Shortened Macau Qualifying Race

http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gt-world-cup/mortara-victorious-in-shortened-macau-qualifying-race/

Video Footage Surfaces of GT World Cup Carnage in Macau
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6 Hours of Bahrain race highlights

All the highlights of yesterday's season finale for the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship, the 6 Hours of Bahrain, in case you missed the TV coverage. 

6 Hours of Bahrain: Part 2

Two and a half hours now remain in the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship season.  This 3.6 mile, 15 turn track is amazing.  Here are some highlights.  Porsche is in their final race.  Fernando Alonso could test for Toyota here tomorrow.  We saw a great opening stanza to this race.  The battle has continued.  Early on there was a yellow for a loose bollard.  Oliver Jarvis and Bruno Senna battle for LMP2 honors.  Lots of pit action in the first hour, having used copious amounts of fuel.  Andy Priaulx makes a move for the lead on the Ferrari in LM GTE Pro.  Ferrari has battled Porsche.  Porsche is still looking for a GT win with the 911 RSR.

Tire degradation has been big.  Problems for the #77 Dempsey Proton Porsche with a broken headlight.  The #98 Aston Martin has run well.  Michael Christensen gets slammed by the #7 Toyota and it's game over for the second factory GT Porsche, as we also saw the Toyota having problems.  Sebastien Buemi, Anthony Davidson, and Kazuki Nakajima are the overall race leaders at this moment.  Anything can happen as we have two and a half hours to the end.  Gustavo Menezes makes a move on Ben Hanley.  They double stinted their tires, and moved back.  Gustavo Menezes is fourth in class.  Ben Hanley is fifth in class, ninth in the overall.

Any number of drivers and teams are battling for their futures before the super season starts.  The GT championships are world titles.  The #51 Ferrari leads LM GTE Pro.  What happened to Matthias Lauda at the start?  He had to fight and claw his way back to the top.  Ford has surely rebounded since a horrid race in Fuji, Japan.  They rebounded in Shanghai, China.  Chip Ganassi Racing is looking for his 200th win in all of motorsport.  IndyCar, NASCAR, Rallycross, sports cars, you name it.  The Sakhir circuit has a great flow to it.  Meanwhile, the #91 Porsche 911 RSR is sneaking their way up the order.

They are managing their tires.  How much ground can porsche make up?  Davide Rigon in one of the Ferrari's, is coming.  Sam Bird, Rigon's team mate, looks on.  We've been in darkness since the one hour mark of this race and the temperatures have dropped just four degrees.  It was 82 degrees Fahrenheit at the start and is 78 degrees Fahrenheit now.  We have two hours and 20 minutes still to go.  Porsche #91 must win this race.  Sam Bird is ready to go.  Alessandro Pier Guidi is flying, running in the 1:59 bracket for lap times.

Michael Christensen came together with Kamui Kobayashi.  It was a racing incident, but it is game over for the #92 car.  It's a 50/50 responsibility between LMP and GT drivers in this form of racing.  The gap between Davide Rigon and Richard Lietz, it's a scrap.  The oyota out accelerates the Porsche GT car, and he didn't anticipate the Toyota going to the outside.  "Cowboy" Kamui is still in the #7 Toyota.  Christensen said he should have been able to see (Kobayashi), the Porsche.  It's a racing incident, even though that's such a cliche term.

You had to make an instantaneous decision, but it doesn't mean that's a right decision.  Nick Tandy in the pit lane.  There's a red stripe on the Porsche highlighting all 260 employees for this team.  Three Le Mans wins.  Three driver's championships in successive years, and three constructor's championships, in three successive years.  Toyota calling Kazuki Nakajima to the pit lane.  Anthony Davidson will get into the car.  Toyota desperately wants to win one more race than Porsche has, as the two brands are tied at four races apiece.

Toyota senior management will not hesitate to make drastic decisions on their driver lineups.  Porsche #1 appears to have taken the lead on the pit stop cycle.  This is a high stakes business, motor racing.  So, if a driver doesn't perform, they can't hold up the team.  You have to have your best bullets in the gun.  The factory teams, you are in it together.  It's a true team effort.  We've come to the point in the race where teams back time the race to the end.  Just over two hours remaining. 

The GTE Pro battle continues.  Kamui Kobayashi has driven the Toyota for some time, as we see Andy Priaulx being chased by Davide Rigon.  Richard Lietz in the Porsche is closing in, too. This could be a three way scrum, very soon.  Lietz and Makowiecki came in a couple points behind the two leaders, as Leo Roussel spins the #26 G-Drive LMP2 racer.  This battle in GTE Pro is headed for being an argy bargy demolition derby.  Priaulx is frustrating Davide Rigon.  Rigon holds his temper in check for now.

The Ford and Ferrari war that started in the mid 1960s, continues.  The GTE cars hit 163 miles an hour down the straightaway.  Meanwhile, the overall battle between Nick Tandy and Anthony Davidson is also heating up.  Toyota has had the pace over Porsche in race trim here in Bahrain.  They are a minute clear of the sister Porsche with Earl Bamber at the wheel of it.  Porsche #1 is fighting hard.  They want a victory.  They really want to go out on top.  Oh!  The #86 Porsche 911 RSR for Gulf Racing turned into Nick Tandy!  He has 3/4 of a lap to limp the Porsche to the lane.  Nick Foster should have given Nick Tandy, room.

Davide Rigon has the line on the Ford and Richard Lietz is coming in a hurry.  Poor old Nick Tandy has to trundle around the circuit with a flat left rear tire.  He is in damage control mode.  This is devastating for Porsche giving the 919 a win in it's last race.  Nick Foster wins the "what were you thinking?" award.  Tandy is now in the pit lane, but he will still have to make an extra stop for fuel.  Alessandro Pier Guidi is in the lane for regular service too.  He has put in an amazing stint so far and stays in the car.

What kind of lap times will he run?  How will his tires hold up? Work goes on on the damaged left front corner of the Porsche.  Change the nose and send Nick Tandy back on track.  Bahrain Circuit was built well over a decade ago, but it is a popular venue for both racing and testing.  It was originally built to host the first Middle Eastern Formula 1 race.  Andre Lotterer is now at the wheel of the #1 Porsche.  They were really pushing the Toyota hard.  But Lotterer sets fast lap of the race at 1:43.230 on fresh Michelin tires.  Go for it.  Gustavo Menezes is trying to keep his hopes alive in LMP2 for the title.  He clears the Ferrari after almost running into it.

Priaulx had a very quick pit stop with no real service on the Ford GT.  No tire change.  The Ferrari's are trying to stretch it on fuel.  Ford needs the points to catch up to Ferrari.  Ford needs to win and to be very highly placed in the order as the race goes on.  Ferrari's dashboard is a traditional one with all the info readouts.  No readouts on the steering wheel.  The championships are still open.  Replay of the Ferrari pit stop.  Sam Bird is at the controls of the #71 Ferrari.  Cars are being warned for track limits violations.  Turns four and 13, are both calamity corner.  Fred Makowiecki is chasing Sam Bird right now.  Push, push, push.  Get to the front, and get ahead of the #51 sister AF Corse Ferrari.

The #13 Rebellion in the lane with Nelson Piquet Jr. at the controls.  Ho Pin Tung has gone past in the #38 Jackie Chan DC Racing car.  Since the Nurburgring, the #31 Rebellion car has been on a roll, winning three of the last four races.  Bruno Senna is back behind the wheel.  This is going to be a fast, frantic hour and 47 minutes.  Ho Pin Tung is fifth overall and leading in LMP2.  The Aston Martin Vantage and it's thundering V8 are making a final run in the WEC this weekend.  Fred Makowiecki moves into second in LM GTE Pro.

Porsche splits the Ferrari's.  All is status quo in LM GTE Am with the Aston Martin of Paul Dalla Lana leading by a minute and a half over the Ferrari #54 of Thomas Flohr.  Aston Martin has had seven poles in the 2017 WEC season.  Fred Makowiecki exceeds track limits at turn 15, the final corner.  He is charging hard.  The #61 Clearwater Racing Ferrari won the season opener at Silverstone back in April, as you recall.  Aston Martin and the Spirit of Race Ferrari, collided of course.

Keita Sawa is in the #61 Ferrari.  Keita Sawa is battling with Thomas Flohr.  Ho-Pin Tung continues to lead LMP2.  We have just an hour and 37 minutes left to run in the race, and the season.  If they finish as they're running, that will reverse the points order and allow the #38 Jackie Chan DC Racing team to win the championship.  Earl Bamber continues to run second, a minute and 22 seconds behind Anthony Davidson.  Tandy and Bamber will race in IMSA in GT Le Mans next year.  There's tire clag all over the car.  It used to be, to stop the top fenders from sticking to the tires,teams would use Pam cooking spray to stop them from sticking.

These developments came after louvered fenders on these Prototype race cars, would perhaps cause an aerodynamic disturbance and the dead air, would cause the car to lift and backflip on straightaways.  Shades of the Porsche 911 GT1 at Road Atlanta in 1998, the Mercedes CLR at Le Mans in 1999, and the BMW V12 LMR at Road Atlanta in 2000.  Just over 90 minutes are left in the race and the season.  Paul Dalla Lana pits.  Check that.  It's the #95 GTE Pro Aston Martin V8 Vantage.  This car traces it's roots to 2008.  It's been active since 2012 and is the oldest race car in the championship.

An all new Aston Martin comes to the WEC next year.  It was running at Sebring and on Michelin tires.  Harry Tincknell is still in the #67 Ford GT.  At one point they led.  But now, things have changed.  Alessandro Pier Guidi has been reeling off 1:59 laps throughout this race.  Can Ferrari get to the finish with one stop left?  The #38 car is pitting.  There could be rule changes to allow tire changes and fuel to happen at the same time.  There's restrictions on the amount of tires used.  But faster pit stops would make the action work out better for the fans and make things more entertaining.

Sam Bird is closing on Fred Makowiecki as Sam Bird continues to lead.  Porsche #2 is into the lane.  Earl Bamber, out.  Timo Bernhard, in.  This has not been Porsche's race here in Bahrain by any means.  Timo Bernhard has been with Porsche since 1999.  He owns his own team, Team 75, running Porsche's.  Maybe Timo Bernhard will switch from driving, to being a team owner.  If you are looking for an opportunity in racing, check out safeisfast.com.  They have loads of resources for you.  Dig it.  Brendon Hartley will move full time into Formula 1 next year.  Earl Bamber won the Porsche Cup after being invited, winning Le Mans, and winning a world championship.

Bruno Senna is being told that #38 will need a splash and dash with fuel.  Crunching the numbers for the final hour and 23 minutes.  The pit lane delta is 22 seconds on a 60 kilometer per hour speed limit.  You lose 30 seconds on entry, service, and exit, within the lane.  Give that info to the driver so he can adjust accordingly.  Oliver Jarvis and Matthias Beche are discussing something.  When you back time these races, you don't want to have the fuel burn off too quickly.  The #13 sister Rebellion entry is also right there.

Oliver Jarvis has just gotten word that the DC Racing team is out of sync.  Jarvis may join Mazda and Reinhold Joest, next year.  Rene Rast and Spencer Pigot could be there for the endurance races.  Alex Brundle looks a little shattered.  He's probably been giving it everything, just as everyone else has.  Plenty of stories to tell before we end this race in an hour and 20 minutes.  Do drivers know the other team's drivers?  It's a game of WEC Guess Who?  That's hilarious.  The #26 G-Drive car pits.  Anthony Davidson pitted from the lead, and held onto it.

Car #13 has passed #38.  Matthias Beche on Ho-Pin Tung.  What will the Ferrari's be able to do?  It's nip and tuck as the championships come down to the wire.  Jean Eric Vergne and Nicolas Lapierre are battling each other.  Anthony Davidon's gap on Andre Lotterer is 90 seconds.  There's 24 seconds in LMP2.  44 seconds, in LM GTE Pro, and a minute and a half gap between Paul Dalla Lana and Keita Swa in LM GTE Am.  Many drivers in these cars have Formula 1 experience at one time or another.  Turn 13 has seen a lot of drivers going four tires off the road, incurring the wrath of the marshals.

Pit stops still to come that could affect the championship with just an hour and ten minutes to go, here in Bahrain.  We are steadily closing in on the end of the 2017 season.  Andre Lotterer is taking a stop and go penalty for the collision with Nick Tandy and Mike Wainwright.  Tandy was pushing very hard.  That's a tough call.  One more stop for the #8 Toyota to come.  Toyota #7 is three laps down to their rivals including their sister car.  Anthony Davidson could take the #8 Toyota to the finish.

The LMP1 cars have give to them in deference to tire degradation, evn though they ar usually very stiffly sprung.  Put stop time again for Porsche and Andre Lotterer.  Quick stop.  We're approiaching the one hour to go mark in the 6 Hours of Bahrain.  Just under an hour to go yet.  Final pit stops coming up for cars that don't have to make two stops in the final hour.  Tung and Senna both may need one, or two more stops.  This race will go dsown to the wire.  Andre Lotterer lowers fast lap to a 1:42.860.  Porsche wants to go out on a high.  Audi leaving after creating a dynasty, was very emotional.  This time, with Porsche, maybe it is less so.  Winner takes all in LMP2 championship standings.

Senna has to reduce the delta.  Alssandro Pier Guidi turns Ferrari #51 over to Brit James Calado.  Calado can make it to the end.  Ford seems to have slightly better fuel mileage.  But Ferrari can also make it on fuel as the race comes to it's conclusion.  As we enter the last hour, championships remain up for grabs.  Toyota can grab their fifth win of the year.  Toyota can get bragging rights for most LMP1 race wins in 2017.  The LMP2 championship may be able to be wrapped up.  James Calado and Alesandro Pier Guidi could win the GTE Pro title for Ferrari, and Aston Martin could win the GTE Am title.  Toyota in the lane.  They want to break the tie on wins with Porsche.

Sebastien Buemi is now taking over from Anthony Davidson.  Toyota exits the pit lane.  The LMP2 scrap will be major.  Ho-Pin Tung pitted and handed the car to Oliver Jarvis.  They need an additional pit stop over the Rebellion racer.  Rebellion has the edge.  Maybe DC Racing could short fill the car.  Rip off fast lap times.  If they hit traffic, pit immediately.  Bruno Senna at the controls of the Vaillante Rebellion, who may very well win the championship.  This is going to be very, very close.  Power steering failure on the Rebellion car?  Oh dear!  Muscle up, pal.  You'll have to wrestle that car around this track.

You cannot script auto racing.  It's impossible.  It's time to go for it.  Nicolas Prost could finish this race.  Can you do 50 minutes behind the wheel with no power steering?  Yikes!  Bruno Senna is distressed about driving the car without power steering.  He's going to be knackered.  We're basing computations on points with a seven point difference.  If they drift farther back, the points margin will lessen.  Beche has to take points off the #38 car.  Bahrain has some long straightaways to recharge the muscles.  Less than 45 minutes to go.  Don't get caught in a box you can't fight your way out of. 

Sebastien Buemi is leading for Toyota, and they could get their eighth win of the year.  The #37 DC Racing car in the lane, with team boss David Cheng at the controls.  Nico Prost has his race overalls back on.  Will there be a driver change if Bruno Senna can't make it with no power steering?  40 minutes to go, or less.  This will be quite the finish to the race, and the season.  Tension ratchets up another notch as Toyota leads in the overall.  Bruno Senna continus to struggle with no power steering.  Porsche #2 in the lane.  The pit entry here is so close to the final corner, it's hard to enter into the lane coming out at full speed and then, having to slow down.  #2 makes it's final stop of the day.

Oliver Jarvis is 32 seconds behind Bruno Senna.  Senna needs a full fuel load.  Jarvis needs a splash and a dash.  Control what you can.  Don't risk getting your numbers wrong.  Bruno Senna could be losing grip in his tires.  His lap times are on pace with Oliver Jarvis.  Matthias Beche is the meat in that sandwich.  Senna could fall back, as long as the #13 car wins in class.  Senna has to figure out how he feels, if he can take the car to the end, or give it over again to Nico Prost.  Senna says "it's OK" through gritted teeth. 

All the cars are set up for power steering with the geometry etc.  But when it fails, drivers have to use all their muscle, because all the geometry changes.  James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi are in positiuon to be champions in LM GTE Pro, leading their team car with Sam Bird at the controls.  AF Corse is top notch, running a monstrous amount of cars in different GT championships.  Andy Priaulx is digging deep in the #67 Ford GT.  They've lost a lot of track position.  You don't need all the fuel you can get as there is a timed fill on the #38 car.  It's in Oliver Jarvis' hands.

Paul Dalla Lana and Pedro Lamy lead for the championship in LM GTE Am.  Lamy leads his rival by a minute and a half.  Canadian fans cheering for Paul Dalla Lana, will be proud.  Nicolas Prost is ready.  Lots of blue flags are being ignored as we enter the final 30 minutes of the season.  Matthias Beche is placed between his team mates contending for the title, and their rivals from Jackie Chan DC Racing.  Hats off to Bart Hayden and company who moved into LMP2 with huge competition.  Beche pits.  Will Rebellion get their sixth sports car racing championship?

24 minutes remain and Bruno Senna pits.  He is staying in the car.  He had a 1:18 gap over Jarvis hitting the lane.  He'll have a buffer for the end of this one.  Can Bruno match his uncle, the late Ayrton Senna, and get a world championship?  Nico Prost is now done with his work for the season.  Can Oliver Jarvis cut into the lead?  He will likely run out of time.  As Curly said in the City Slickers movie, "the day ain't over yet".  In GTE Am, the gap is 1:41 between Aston Martin and Ferrari.  Calado leads Bird by 20 seconds.  Sebastien Buemi leads in LMP1 by 1:41.  LMP2 is the battle we are watching.  Bruno Senna vs. Oliver Jarvis, for the championship.

Will Oreca face competition from rival constructors like Riley, Dallara, or Ligier, for next year?   Stop and go penalty for the #7 Toyota for contact with the #92 Porsche.  The onus is on the LMP1 car.  Mike Conway will have to serve the penalty.  Jarvis may not have time to catch Senna.  James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi will win their first championship.  Alessandro Pier Guidi was drafted in after Gianmaria Bruni left Ferrari to join Porsche at mid-season.  Bruni could be part of the WEC team at Porsche for next year after racing in IMSA in 2017.  Bruni was kept out of Porsche for as long as he could be post-Le Mans.  Julien Canal, team mate to Bruno Senna and Nicolas Lapierre, will win his second championship.

We have nine or ten laps left in the season now.  The gap at the finish will be tight in LMP2.  Don't cruise.  Go for it.  Stand by for the final minutes of the 6 Hours of Bahrain and the final minutes of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship.  Thirteen minutes to go now.  A great battle for third in LM GTE Pro.  Ferrari runs 1-2.  Andy Priaulx in the Ford is chasing Fred Makowiecki in the Porsche.  Porsche will not grab a win in LM GTE Pro in WEC 2017.  Priaulx wants to seize the opportunity now, and does.  Fred Makowiecki's tires are toasted.  There's no way he can gain back ground.

Of the three classes in this race, two of the three Le Mans race winners, will not claim a championship.  Julien Canal is amazed that he's won another championship.  Rebellion has made up 49 points since the Nurburgring race in July.  Rebellion looks for their fourth win in five races to close out the 2017 season, which has ten minutes to go.  Toyota #7 pits.  One potato, two potato, three potato, and he's back on the road.  A splash and dash right at the end is a bear.  Porsche #1 in the lane.  Timo Bernhard is doing his final laps, perhaps, at the wheel of a Prototype race car. 

Check out the FIA WEC season review, that is coming up on Fox Sports 2, in December.  Yours truly will be tuning in.  Calado and Pier Guidi took no poles, and won three races.  Rigon and Bird, have three poles, and one win.  Bruno Senna has battled through the power steering issue for the final hour and could be a candidate for Driver of The Race.  Porsche have had an amazing success story with the 919 Hybrid.  Sadly, they will not go out the way they wanted.  There will be some tears in the Porsche garage.

Toyota have really come on strong in the second half of the season.  Bruno Senna, Julien Canal, and Nico Prost will win in LMP2.  James Calado, and Alessandro Pier Guidi will win the LM GTE Pro championship.  In LM GTE Am, winners will be Matthias Lauda, Paul Dalla Lana, and Pedro Lamy.  We will salute the champions in a post, tomorrow.  Stay tuned for that.  Toyota won't win the titles, but they will get their fifth win of the nine race season.  Final lap of the race, and the season.  Rebellion has been here before.  But they've fought for this win and this championship.

Sebastien Buemi is a winner.  He won't like losing the title.  But, he'll like winning the race.  It will be a long off season, but then, next May, it's the super season, starting at Spa Francorchamps.  The 6 Hours of Bahrain, is in the books!  Your winners, Toyota #8 of Sebastien Buemi, Anthony Davidson, and Kazuki Nakajima!  In LMP2, Rebellion wins with Nicolas Prost, Bruno Senna, and Julien Canal.  Ferrari wins LM GTE Pro, with AF Corse and the #71 of Davide Rigon and Sam Bird.  In LM GTE Am, Aston Martin wins, with Pedro Lamy, Matthias Lauda, and Paul Dalla Lana.

Overall/LMP1: #8 Buemi/Davidson/Nakajima     Toyota TS050 Hybrid

             LMP2: #31 Senna/Prost/Canal                  Oreca 07 Gibson

             LM GTE Pro: #71 Rigon/Bird                   Ferrari 488 GTE

             LM GTE Am: #98 Lamy/Lauda/Dalla Lana     Aston Martin V8 Vantage

That's a wrap from Bahrain.  The 2017 FIA WEC season, is done and dusted.  Stay tuned for a post tomorrow, paying tribute to, and congratulating all of the champions, and tune in, in December for the season review on Fox Sports 2.  It remains to be seen what TV or online coverage of the 2018-2019 FIA WEC "super season" will look like.  We'll be updating that, and hope to bring it to you, or, subscribe to the FIA WEC app for all the action.  For now, so long, from Bahrain, everyone.