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.