more Intercontinental GT Challenge stories

More headlines have come up from the Intercontinental GT Challenge.  Most of them dropped, last week.

AAI Commits to Suzuka 10H with BMW GT3 Entry
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/aai-commits-to-suzuka-10h-with-bmw-gt3-entry/

Entries Open for California 8H
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/registration-open-for-california-8h/

Modulo Drago CORSE Enters Honda NSX GT3 in Suzuka 10H
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/modulo-drago-corse-enters-honda-gt3-in-suzuka-10h/

WRT Planning Two-Car Entry for Remaining IGTC Races
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/wrt-planning-two-car-entry-for-remaining-igtc-races/

IMSA news recap + the latest Double Stint Podcast

Recapping some stories that have already made the rounds recently, in IMSA, and also, today marks the latest edition of the Sportscar365 Double Stint Podcast.  So, in case you've missed any updates, here they are, again./

IMSA Fan Fest Set for Sebring
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/imsa-fan-fest-set-for-sebring/

Go behind the scenes at the Rolex 24.

Behind the Scenes at Rolex 24
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/behind-the-scenes-at-rolex-24/

Just posted this story, but, here again, is the Sean Rayhall feature as he begins his career at the Lexus GTD program.

Rayhall in "Right Place, Right Time" for 3GT Lexus NAEC Drive
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/rayhall-in-right-place-right-time-for-3gt-lexus-naec-drive/

*Obviously, since the season has begun, and the 24 Hours of Daytona is in the books, we look forward to the final three North American Endurance Cup races.  The 12 Hours of Sebring in just over two weeks, followed in mid summer by the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen, and the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, in the fall.

Also, this week's latest Double Stint Podcast features an interview, with Ford Chip Ganassi Racing's Richard Westbrook.

Double Stint: News Recap, Richard Westbrook Interview (2-27-18)
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/double-stint-news-recap-richard-westbrook-interview-2-27-18/

Right Place, Right Time Leads to New Opportunity for Rayhall in 3GT Racing Lexus

Sean Rayhall’s career is about to get a major boost, as he joins the 3GT Lexus RC F GT3 squad in GT Daytona for the rest of IMSA 2018.

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/right-place-right-time-leads-new-opportunity-rayhall-3gt-racing-lexus

Weekly Racing Roundup 2-26-18

Alessio Picciarello joins Land for ADAC GT Masters, plus GT3 and GT4 news.

http://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-2-26-18/

more stories from the FIA World Endurance Championship & 24 Hours of Le Mans

More updates from the FIA World Endurance Championship, including some major news from the Ford camp.  Plus, some 24 Hours of Le Mans headlines to catch up on.

Kubica to Test Manor Ginetta LMP1
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/kubica-to-test-manor-ginetta-lmp1/

Nair Exits Ford After Reports of 'Inappropriate Behavior'
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/nair-exits-ford-after-inappropriate-behavior/

Le Mans Start Line Moved
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/start-line-for-24h-le-mans-moved/

Kanaan Remains at Ford for 24H Le Mans; Lineups Finalized
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/kanaan-remains-at-ford-for-24h-le-mans-lineups-finalized/

Treluyer Working on LMP1 Return
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/treluyer-working-on-lmp1-return/

Bleekemolen: Keating Ferrari Effort Should Be "Really Strong"

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bleekemolen-keating-ferrari-effort-should-be-really-strong-at-le-mans/

Inaugural IMSA Twelve Hour Fan Fest At Historic Downtown Sebring To Take Place March 13

A note to the readers of this blog.  If you are headed to see the 12 Hours of Sebring, check this event out.

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/inaugural-imsa-twelve-hour-fan-fest-historic-downtown-sebring-take-place-march-13

February Sebring Test - Day 4 Notebook

From yesterday's fourth day of testing for the upcoming 12 Hours of Sebring, but posted today, Saturday.

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/february-sebring-test-day-4-notebook

Sebring testing video footage

Some video footage of Sebring testing, from Lanky Turtle, fansofthe12hours, and another YouTube user, Mr. CleaN.  Check it out.

Here too, is some footage from night practice, in another video from fansofthe12hours.

The Mr. CleaN video can be seen HERE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie1YkhZ8Jf0

...And, last, but certainly not least, another Lanky Turtle video of the night test session.

Sebring February Test - Day 3 Notebook

The third and final day of the Sebring IMSA test session took place yesterday (Thursday), and here's what happened.

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/sebring-february-test-day-3-notebook

IMSA stories (continued)

Continuing to look at IMSA headlines during the Sebring test session.

CJ Wilson Racing Set for Acura NSX GT3 Program
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/cj-wilson-racing-unloads-acura-nsx-gt3-at-sebring/

Miller, Bechtolsheimer Confirmed in CJWR Acura for Acura for NAEC
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/miller-bechtolsheimer-confirmed-in-cjwr-acura-for-naec/

Colton Herta Named BMW Team RLL Reserve Driver
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/colton-herta-named-bmw-team-rll-reserve-driver/

Sebring Test Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/sebring-test-notebook-3/

Lally, GTD Teams Coming to Grips with New Continental Tire
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/lally-gtd-teams-coming-to-grips-with-new-continental-tire/

Auberlen Hoping for 'Stars to Align' in 25th Sebring Start
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/auberlen-hoping-for-stars-to-align-in-25th-sebring-start/

Dean: United Autosports Better Prepared for Remainder of NAEC
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/dean-united-autosports-better-prepared-for-remainder-of-naec/

ESM on Hunt for Petit Le Mans Driver Replacements Amid Fuji Clash
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/esm-on-hunt-for-petit-le-mans-driver-replacements/

"No Other Place Like Sebring" as Corvette Seeks 4th Straight Win

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/fehan-no-other-place-like-sebring-as-corvette-seeks-fourth-straight-win/

BMW Hits Trouble; Mazda Packs Up Early in Second Day of Sebring Test

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/bmw-hits-trouble-mazda-packs-up-early-in-second-day-of-sebring-test/

CJ Wilson Racing to enter Sebring with Acura NSX

IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge championship-winning team CJ Wilson Racing will make its WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race debut at Sebring with an Acura NSX GT3 in the GT Daytona class.

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/cj-wilson-racing-to-enter-12-hours-of-sebring-with-acura-nsx-1007497/?s=1

Sebring February Test - Day 2 Notebook

More news coming your way, this Thursday.  All the news of day two of IMSA testing at Sebring.

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/sebring-february-test-day-2-notebook

more Pirelli World Challenge news

More headlines from Pirelli World Challenge via Sportscar365.

Former Mazda Marketing Executive Joins AIM Autosport
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/former-mazda-marketing-executive-joins-aim-autosport/


K-PAX, Flying Lizard Complete New Car Rollouts
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/k-pax-flying-lizard-roll-complete-new-car-rollouts/

Gottsacker "Settling Down" in Full-Time PWC Return with Racer's Edge

http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/gottsaker-settling-down-in-full-season-pwc-return-with-racers-edge/

Christensen Eager for "Hard and Fair" Racing in PWC Debut
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/christensen-eager-for-hard-and-fair-racing-in-pwc-debut/

Crowdstrike Named Official Series Partner
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/crowdstrike-named-official-series-sponsor/

PWC Retains Right for Bronze, Silver Driver Rating Adjustments
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/pwc-retains-right-for-bronze-silver-driver-rating-adjustments/

IMSA headlines

More IMSA stories as we look ahead to round two of the championship, and the second round of the Tequila Patron North American Endurance Cup, the 12 Hours of Sebring in Sebring, Florida, in mid-March.

Rayhall Joins 3GT for Sebring, Petit Le Mans
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/rayhall-joins-3gt-for-sebring-petit-le-mans/

The latest Double Stint Podcast.

Double Stint: News Recap; Renger van der Zande Interview (2-20-18)
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/double-stint-news-recap-renger-van-der-zande-interview-2-20-18/

Picariello Joins Land Audi Effort for Sebring
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/picariello-joins-land-audi-effort-for-sebring/

Sebring February Test - Day 1 Notebook

News and notes on the first day of Sebring testing, from IMSA's official website.

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/sebring-febuary-test-day-1-notebook

SRO Pre-Selects 26 Pro Entries for Endurance Cup

26 pre-selected Pro entries for Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup chosen...

http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/sro-pre-selects-26-pro-entries-for-endurance-cup/

Sebring Heats Up with Four Days of IMSA Testing This Week

While the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Advance Auto Parts is slightly less than a month away, Sebring International Raceway will host a plethora of IMSA competitors this week with a four-day test that begins Tuesday.

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/sebring-heats-four-days-imsa-testing-week

Weekly Racing Roundup (2-19-18)

DriveX quickest in International GT Open test plus GT3 and GT4 driver announcements.

http://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-2-19-18/

headlines from Blancpain GT

Lots more news coming out of the Blancpain GT Series.  Here's what has been going on, via Sportscar365.

Emil Frey to Run Lexus GT3s in Blancpain GT
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/emil-frey-to-run-lexus-gt3s-in-blancpain-gt/

TF Sport, Al Harthy Move into Silver Cup
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/tf-sport-al-harthy-move-into-silver-cup/

Rinaldi Confirms Two-Car Endurance Cup Program

http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/rinaldi-announces-two-car-blancpain-gt-endurance-cup-program/

Sainteloc Set for Full-Season Blancpain GT Program
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/sainteloc-set-for-full-season-blancpain-gt-program/

Emil Frey Racing will race it’s Jaguar GT3 in addition to Blancpain GT competition.

Emil Frey  confirms Jaguar Return; Reveals Lexus Lineup

http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/emil-frey-confirms-jaguar-return-reveals-lexus-driver-lineup/

IMSA Appoints Snyder, Maesky To New Single-Make And Challenge Series Race Director Roles

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) today appointed veteran race officials Todd Snyder and John Maesky to new race director roles for IMSA-sanctioned single-make and challenge series.

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/imsa-appoints-snyder-maesky-new-single-make-and-challenge-series-race-director-roles

IMSA Drivers Cast Their Pick for 2018 Daytona 500 Winner

Sports car racing fans may not follow tomorrow's Daytona 500, but some of the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship drivers, have cast their vote for who they think might win tomorrow.

Heading into this Sunday’s 60th Daytona 500, we informally polled IMSA drivers and personalities to pick the driver they think will win the “Great American Race.”

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/imsa-drivers-cast-their-pick-2018-daytona-500-winner

Performance Tech makes full-season IMSA Prototype commitment

Brent O'Neill's PC championship-winning team will contest the remainder of IMSA's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with its ORECA 07-Gibson entry in the Prototype class.

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/147467-performance-tech-makes-full-season-imsa-prototype-commitment

WEC could penalize ‘misleading’ LMP1 privateers if they beat Toyota

World Endurance Championship rule makers have reserved the right to penalize LMP1 privateers if they outperform the factory Toyota’s.

https://www.autosport.com/wec/news/134384/wec-could-penalise-privateers-that-beat-toyota

Full Interview: Jeff Gordon Talks with Fernando Alonso

The full length interview of Fernando Alonso, by Jeff Gordon, before Alonso set off on his odyssey in the Rolex 24 last month.

IMSA headlines

More headlines from IMSA, as the next race, the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring, (round two of the Tequila Patron North American Endurance Cup), is a little over a month away.

Shank Targeting Expanded Program After Daytona Podium

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/shank-hoping-daytona-podium-to-lead-to-additional-races-for-no-86-acura/

Michelin Outlines 'On-Track Opportunities' for IMSA Teams
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/michelin-outlines-on-track-opportunities-for-imsa-teams/

Rolex 24 Sights & Sounds
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/rolex-24-sight-sounds/

35 Cars on Sebring Test Entry List
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/35-cars-on-sebring-test-entry-list/

Dyer Joins HART for Sebring
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/dyer-joins-hart-for-sebring/

Di Resta Set for Sebring, Watkins Glen with United Autosports
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/di-resta-set-for-sebring-watkins-glen-with-united-autosports/

BMW M8 GTEs Adjusted in Sebring Test BoP
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/bmw-m8-gtes-adjusted-in-bop-for-sebring-test/

Double Stint Podcast: News Recap; Guy Cosmo Interview (2-13-18)

The latest Double Stint Podcast from Sportscar365.  Guy Cosmo is the featured guest for the weekly interview.

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/asian-lms/double-stint-news-recap-guy-cosmo-interview/

WEC pushing for IMSA to adopt next-gen LMP1 Rules

The FIA World Endurance Championship is pushing for the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship to adopt its next set of LMP1 rules in a drive for a common platform across the two arenas.

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/wec-pushing-for-imsa-to-adopt-next-gen-lmp1-rules-1004705/?s=1

Weekly Racing Roundup (2-12-18)

GT Masters grid revealed, Super GT lineups and new co-drivers for British GT champion...

http://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-2-12-18/

more Le Mans & FIA World Endurance Championship headlines

Continuing with stories pertaining to the FIA WEC "super season" and the 2018 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.  Another team has decided to discontinue operations and thus, will not be racing in the super season or at the French sports car classic.

ARC Bratislava Pulls Plug on LMP2 Program
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/arc-bratislava-pulls-plug-on-lmp2-program/

Ullrich Wanting to 'Lend His Support' to Endurance Racing in New ACO Role

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/ullrich-wanting-to-lend-his-support-to-endurance-racing-in-new-aco-role/

ByKolles Signs Ravetto as Team Principal
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bykolles-signs-ravetto-as-team-principal/

Ebimotors Set for Porsche Program
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/ebimotors-set-for-porsche-program/

IMSA "strongest" sportscar series worldwide, says Nasr

The IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship is stronger than any other sports car racing series worldwide, claims ex-Formula 1 racer Felipe Nasr.

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/imsa-stronger-championship-than-wec-says-nasr-1000537/?s=1

Pirelli World Challenge news update

A major update on stories from the Pirelli World Challenge.

No Tire Changes Required for GTS SprintX
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/no-tire-changes-required-for-gts-sprintx/

Alegra Confirms Switch to PWC; Christensen, Pumpelly as Drivers

http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/alegra-confirms-switch-to-pwc-christensen-pumpelly-as-drivers/

ST Names Drivers for Two-Car BMW GT4 SprintX Effort
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/st-confirms-two-car-bmw-gt4-sprintx-effort/

Aschenbach, Gaples Return to Blackdog in GTS Sprint Program
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/aschenbach-gaples-return-to-blackdog/

Fuentes Returns in New Ferrari GT3 Effort
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/fuentes-returns-in-new-ferrari-gt3-effort/

Gush: New-Gen Bentley GT3 Heading in "Right Direction"
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/gush-new-gen-bentley-gt3-in-right-direction/

R.Ferri Confirms Return; Vilander for PWC Season
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/r-ferri-motorsport-announces-vilander-for-pwc-season/

PWC Lime Rock Event Includes Racing on Memorial Day
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/pwc-lime-rock-date-returns-to-memorial-day/

Pilgrim, Cooper Complete Blackdog Speed Shop Lineup for SprintX Races

http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/pilgrim-cooper-complete-blackdog-speed-shop-lineup-for-sprintx-races/

Pilgrim "Genuinely Excited" for PWC Return
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/pilgrim-genuinely-excited-for-pwc-return/

K-PAX Adds Soucek, Soulet for SprintX Rounds
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/k-pax-adds-soucek-soulet-for-sprintx-rounds/

BHA Enters PWC with Hyundai TCR cars for Lewis, Wilkins
http://sportscar365.com/world-challenge/bha-enters-pwc-with-hyundai-tcr-cars-for-lewis-wilkins/

Until we see each other again - Porsche at the 24h at Daytona

The 24h of Daytona is one of the toughest endurance races in the world. This year we went beyond our limits, fought through day and night and did not stop defending our legacy, until we made it to the end. Thank you Daytona until we see each other again.

Seven IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship Cars Set For 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours

The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will be represented by at least seven cars in the 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours, as race organizers from the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) today unveiled the entry list for the 86th running of the twice-around-the-clock race in France on June 16-17.

https://www.imsa.com/news/022018/seven-imsa-weathertech-sportscar-championship-cars-set-2018-le-mans-24-hours

more FIA WEC headlines

More news has come forth in the FIA World Endurance Championship, and we still have a ways to go before the "super season" gets underway.  In fact, this is a major update, as tons of headlines have been released including full-season entry lists for the FIA WEC, and for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.  Here's all you need to know. 

Fisichella Confirms Full-Time WEC Return
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fisichella-confirms-full-time-wec-return/

Toyota Reveals First Image of Updated LMP1 Car
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-reveals-first-image-of-updated-lmp1-car/

Rowland Announced as First Manor LMP1 Driver
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/rowland-announced-as-first-manor-lmp1-driver/

The FIA WEC race at Fuji in Japan is set to clash with the final IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship race of 2018, the Petit Le Mans.  So, drivers will have to prioritize, if they are indeed racing in both championships.

Fuji Date Change Confirmed; Set for Petit Le Mans Clash
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fuji-date-change-confirmed-set-for-petit-le-mans-clash/

Thiriet Joins Signatech Alpine
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/thiriet-joins-signatech-alpine/

Big news.  The official entry list for the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been released.

24H Le Mans Entry List Released
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/60-cars-on-24h-le-mans-entry-list/

36 full season entries are confirmed for the rest of the FIA WEC "Super Season".

36 Full-Season Entries for WEC
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/36-entries-for-wec-season/

Ullrich Named Special Advisor to ACO
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/ullrich-named-aco-special-advisor/

Bergmeister, Lindsey Headline Project 1 Porsche Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bergmeister-lindsey-headline-project-1-porsche-lineup/

Manor Confirms Second Ginetta LMP1
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/manor-confirms-second-ginetta-lmp1/

Le Mans Winners Turner, Adam Split Up in AMR Reshuffle
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/le-mans-winners-turner-adam-split-up-in-amr-reshuffle/

Larbre Commits to Full WEC Season
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/larbre-commits-to-full-wec-season/

No Banana Boat or Red Dragon at Le Mans this year.

JDC-Miller Forgoes Le Mans Entry
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/jdc-miller-forgoes-le-mans-entry/

Neveu: WEC Took "Biggest Interests" in Mind for Fuji Date Change
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/neveu-wec-took-biggest-interests-in-mind-for-fuji-date-change/

Rebellion Reveals LMP1 Driver Pairings
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/rebellion-reveals-lmp1-driver-pairings/

more IMSA news after Daytona + the Prototype Challenge Daytona race broadcast

With a bit of a break now in full swing between Daytona and Sebring, there is more to talk about with respect to IMSA headlines.  Here's the latest.

Acura Team Penske Daytona Recap
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/acura-team-penske-daytona-rewind/

Reinke Calls for Minimum Refueling Times in Wake of Land BoP Penalty

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/reinke-proposes-minimum-refueling-times-in-wake-of-land-bop-penalty/

Land Explains Daytona Refueling BoP Penalty
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/land-explains-daytona-refueling-bop-penalty/

Trio of IMSA Teams Complete New Daytona Doubleheader

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/trio-of-imsa-teams-successfully-complete-new-daytona-doubleheader/

Here is the video of the IMSA Prototype Challenge race that ran back in January during the Roar Before The Rolex 24.  John Hindhaugh, Jeremy Shaw, and Shea Adam, have the call.

Plus, the news cycle continues. 

Michelin Daytona GTLM Recap
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/michelin-daytona-gtlm-recap/

Porsche To Expand Selected Driver Program
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/porsche-set-to-expand-selected-driver-program/

INSIGHT: Surviving the Daytona/Bathurst double

36 hours of sports car racing, over the course of back-to-back weekends.  How does a driver manage two endurance sports car races in such a short time span?  This is the account of how some drivers survived in the Daytona/Bathurst double.  From Racer magazine.

http://www.racer.com/more/viewpoints/item/147260-insight-surviving-the-daytona-bathurst-double

PRUETT: The strange Land Motorsport penalty

Marshall Pruett from Racer magazine, clarifies and explains the utterly weird penalty that was handed to Land Motorsports by the IMSA stewards during the Rolex 24, having to do with their fueling rig.

http://www.racer.com/more/viewpoints/item/147156-pruett-the-strange-land-motorsport-penalty

56th Rolex 24 at Daytona Rearview Mirror: Five Takeaways

This is older news, from January 30th, right after the race took place.  But here are five takeaways from the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

https://www.imsa.com/news/012018/56th-rolex-24-daytona-rearview-mirror-five-takeaways

Bathurst 12 Hours Race Broadcast

Both parts of the Bathurst 12 Hours race broadcast.

Part 1

Part 2 (the final hour)

Double Stint: Bathurst Recap; Spencer Pumpelly Interview (2/6/18)

The latest Double Stint Podcast, covering the wild race we saw at Bathurst last weekend, and more racing coverage that also occurred.

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/asian-lms/double-stint-bathurst-recap-spencer-pumpelly-interview-2-6-18/

more headlines from the FIA World Endurance Championship

An update, on several headlines that have come through the wires in the last week or so, pertaining to the FIA World Endurance Championship.

ACO Planning June Release for New LMP1 Regulations
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/aco-planning-june-release-for-new-lmp1-regulations/

Lammers Completes Team Nederland 24H Le Mans Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/lammers-completes-racing-team-nederland-24h-le-mans-lineup/

Alonso Confirmed at Toyota for Le Mans, WEC Rounds
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fernando-alonso-confirmed-at-toyota-for-le-mans-wec-rounds/

Toyota Sets 'Super Season' Lineup, Drops Davidson
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-sets-wec-super-season-line-up-drops-davidson/

Neveu Targeting Balanced Grid for 'Super Season'
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/neveu-prototype-gt-balance-for-wec-super-season/

6H Fuji Date Could Change to Avoid F1 Clash for Alonso
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fuji-date-could-change-for-alonso/

Van der Zande Completes DragonSpeed LMP1 Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/van-der-zande-completes-dragonspeed-lmp1-lineup/

ORECA-Built Rebellion R 13 Gibson Confirmed
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/oreca-built-rebellion-r-13-gibson-confirmed/

Floury: Tight Timeframe for Rebellion R13
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/floury-tight-timing-for-rebellion-r13/

Neveu Insists Sebring Double Header Will Happen
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/neveu-insists-sebring-double-header-will-happen/

Rolex 24 Race Broadcast Part 4

The fourth and final part of the 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona race broadcast, which encompasses the race's final seven hours.

Rolex 24 Race Broadcast Part 3

Part three of the 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona.  The night continues and the dawn approaches in this eight hour coverage bloc. 

Rolex 24 Race Broadcast Part 2

Part two of the Rolex 24 race broadcast. The first two hours of the overnight coverage.

Rolex 24 race broadcast Part 1

Part one of the 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona race broadcast, the opening seven and a half hours.  

Bathurst Post-Race Notebook

John Dagys at Sportscar365 has compiled post-race news and records, from the Bathurst 12 Hours.  A bonus post, for your Sunday evening.

http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bathurst-post-race-notebook/

Highlights of a dramatic Bathurst 12 Hours

Yours truly, spent a large chunk of the day yesterday, (Saturday), viewing the web stream of the Bathurst 12 Hours on my iPad.  The race was wild to say the least.  Lots happened.  Let's have a look at the race highlights via the headlines written about it for Sportscar365.  We start off with a lap of Mount Panorama in qualifying by Aussie Porsche Junior driver Matt Campbell, and will go from there.

A Lap of Bathurst with Matt Campbell
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/a-lap-of-bathurst-with-matt-campbell/

Hope you enjoyed the on board lap around one of the most amazing race tracks on this planet.  With the track lap in a race car out of the way, we go straight to the race highlights, and this one was so action packed, yours truly couldn't have possibly written a full race report about it without becoming kind of confused as to what was happening.  Watching the live video of the race was great (and I hope many of you took that opportunity, to follow the live streaming on YouTube, of the race itself). Thank goodness for abbreviated highlights.  Here's all the major action.

Mostert Leads Opening Hour at Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/mostert-leads-opening-hour-at-bathurst/

A scary incident in hour two, involving New Zealand driver Andrew Bagnall.

Bagnall Airlifted to Hospital After Hour 2 Accident
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bagnall-transported-to-hospital-after-hour-2-accident/

Bathurst legend, Steve Richards, led the race briefly in the fourth hour.

Richards Leads as Schnitzer BMW Penalized in Hour 4
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/richards-leads-as-schnitzer-bmw-penalized-in-hour-4/

Halfway home, (hour six), and Audi runs 1-2.

Audi 1-2 at Halfway Mark in Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/audi-1-2-at-halfway-mark-in-bathurst/

Drama for Van der Linde with Four Hours to Go
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/drama-for-van-der-linde-with-four-hours-to-go/

Within the last couple of hours, there were a series of dramas that turned this race completely on it's head.

Leading Bentley, BMW's, Crash in Hour 10
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/leading-bentley-bmws-crash-in-hour-10/

This, was another turning point.  Markus Winkelhock's Audi R8's drive train packed up, and to say the least, he was disgusted about it as anyone would be, close to the end of a prestigious race.

Race Leader Winkelhock Stops on Track
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/winkelhock-stops-on-track-from-lead/

This next incident is not for the faint of heart.  If you are squeamish, you may not want to watch the video.  The impact here between a couple of the Class A GT3 cars, was absolutely gut wrenching.

Massive Accident Puts Race Under Red
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/massive-accident-puts-bathurst-12h-under-red/

Safe now, and you will want to watch this, as two legends, Patrick Long, and Mark Webber, take a tour of Mount Panorama.

Mark Webber Tours Bathurst with Patrick Long
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/mark-webber-tours-mt-panorama-with-patrick-long/

Porsche's Were "Good to Go" on Fuel in Dramatic Bathurst Finish
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/porsches-were-good-to-go-on-fuel-in-dramatic-bathurst-conclusion/

Victory goes to WRT Audi.

WRT Audi Wins Shortened Bathurst 12H
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/wrt-audi-wins-shortened-bathurst-12h/

Congratulations to Robin Frijns, Stuart Leonard, and Dries Vanthoor.

Bathurst Race Highlights
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/bathurst-race-highlights/

VIDEO: Competition Motorsports Bathurst Race Recap
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/video-competition-motorsports-bathurst-race-recap/

Top Photo Picks from Bathurst 12H
http://sportscar365.com/features/photography/top-photo-picks-from-bathurst-12h/

What a race!  We'll see you, at The Mountain, next year.

Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge: Daytona

The video of the first race of the 2018 IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Championship season, at Daytona International Speedway.

Bathurst 12 Hours pre-race news & link to race coverage

Here's the pre-race news from Bathurst, as the race starts in a few hours' time.

Video of qualifying highlights is first up.

Bathurst Qualifying Highlights
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/bathurst-qualifying-highlights/

Mostert, BMW Team Schnitzer on Bathurst 12H Pole
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/mostert-bmw-team-schnitzer-on-bathurst-12h-pole/

VIDEO: Competition Motorsports Bathurst Qualifying Update
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/video-competition-motorsports-bathurst-qualifying-update-2/

Bathurst Saturday Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bathurst-saturday-notebook-4/

In addition, here is the starting grid for the race.  You can watch the live stream of the race on the official Bathurst website or on NISMO TV despite Nissan not having any cars entered in this year's race. 

THE GRID: 2018 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour
http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/news/grid-2018-liqui-moly-bathurst-12-hour/

The NISMO TV live stream link, can be found HERE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwLVSX1p_nM

Bathurst 12 Hours: Top Ten Shootout

The top 10 shootout qualifying session before the Bathurst 12 Hours.

Bathurst 12 Hours LIVE Practice & Qualifying

Here's practice and qualifying for the Bathurst 12 Hours, and some of the support races.

Class poles decided in opening qualifying

The class pole positions have been decided for the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hours in a rapid 45 minute qualifying session at Mount Panorama.

http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/news/class-poles-decided-opening-qualifying/

Bathurst 12 Hours news

Lots of news, headed into another endurance racing classic this weekend, the Bathurst 12 Hours at Mount Panorama in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, the opening event of the four race Intercontinental GT Challenge.

Here is the entry list for Bathurst on the IGTC Wikipedia page.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Intercontinental_GT_Challenge#Calendar

Now, for the news.

Bentley Ready for Bathurst 12H Return
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/bentley-ready-for-bathurst-12h-return/

Five Manufacturers Set for New IGTC Season; New Bronze Title
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/five-manufacturers-set-for-igtc-season/

First Photos from Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/features/photography/first-photos-from-bathurst/

Parente: "High Expectations" in Mercedes Debut

http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/parente-heading-to-bathurst-with-high-expectations-on-mercedes-debut/

Bentleys Yet to Arrive at Bathurst After Shipping Delay
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bentleys-yet-to-arrive-in-bathurst-after-shipping-delay/

Black Swan Commits to IGTC Season
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/black-swan-commits-to-igtc-season/

Bathurst Thursday Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bathurst-thursday-notebook-4/

Farfus Tops Opening Practice at Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/farfus-tops-opening-practice-at-bathurst/

BMW Teams Schnitzer Quickest Again in Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bmw-team-schnitzer-fastest-again-in-bathurst/

Romain Dumas is gearing up to drive for Porsche, in Intercontinental GT Challenge, and also in Blancpain GT, in 2018. 

Dumas "Very Motivated" for Busy Porsche GT3 Program
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/dumas-very-motivated-for-busy-porsche-gt3-program/

Vervisch, Audi Top Friday at Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/vervisch-audi-top-friday-at-bathurst/

The action has begun at Bathurst.  Here is the first of what will be several updates from the Competition Motorsports Porsche team.  

VIDEO: Competition Motorsports Friday Bathurst Update
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/competition-motorsports-friday-bathurst-update/

Bathurst Friday Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bathurst-friday-notebook-4/

U.S.-Based Porsche Squads Team Up at Bathurst 12H
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/u-s-based-porsche-squads-team-up-at-bathurst-12h/

Audi 1-2 in Final Practice at Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/audi-1-2-in-final-practice-at-bathurst/

Top 10 Shootout, Class Pole-Sitters Determined at Bathurst
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/top-10-shootout-class-pole-sitters-determined-for-bathurst-12h/

more post-race coverage after the Rolex 24

There's more post-race news after the Rolex 24, that includes the latest installment of the Double Stint podcast.

United Autosports on Rolex 24 Debut
http://sportscar365.com/features/videos/video-united-autosports-on-rolex-24-debut/

Auberlen Targeting Full Season Return
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/auberlen-targeting-full-season-return/

Lexus Keeping DPi Prospects in "Field of Vision"
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/lexus-keeping-dpi-prospects-in-field-of-vision/

Juttner: Joest "Must Improve" After Challenging Mazda Debut
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/joest-looking-to-improve-after-challenging-mazda-dpi-debut/

The latest Double Stint podcast, recaps the Rolex 24, and features an interview with Joao Barbosa, one of the winning drivers for Action Express Racing.

Double Stint: Rolex 24 Recap; Joao Barbosa Interview (1-30-18)
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/double-stint-rolex-24-recap-joao-barbosa-interview-1-30-18/

Braun: Rolex 24 Podium "Gets the Momentum Going"
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/braun-rolex-24-podium-gets-the-momentum-going/

Vautier Confirmed in SunEnergy1 Mercedes for Lime Rock, VIR

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/sunenergy1-set-for-rotation-of-co-drivers-vautier-for-lime-rock-vir/

Sellers: Paul Miller "Just Kept Fighting" for Daytona Podium
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/sellers-pmr-just-kept-fighting-for-daytona-podium/

Stay tuned, as a race replay, will be posted here on the blog, very, very soon.