2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona Fan Forum

Some of the biggest names in motorsport gathered for the 2019 Rolex 24 At Daytona Fan Forum leading into the iconic IMSA race. Fernando Alonso, Renger Van Der Zande, Jordan Taylor, Patrick Long, Jan Magnussen, and Andy Lally join the voice of IMSA, John Hindaugh, to talk to the fans about what makes racing for 24 hours at Daytona so special.

a change of plans

IMSA has finally uploaded videos of the Rolex 24.  Yours truly thought he would write about the Bathurst 12 Hours.  Now, that idea will go on the backburner somewhat, as these videos have surfaced from the Rolex.  So, stay tuned, for full coverage, over a period of a few days, of the Rolex 24.

Bathurst 12 Hours news

Tons of news to discuss as we look ahead to another endurance sports car race this weekend, the opening round of the 2019 Intercontinental GT Challenge season, the Bathurst 12 Hours at Mount Panorama in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.

Revisiting a story published during the Rolex 24 weekend, about Black Swan doing double duty with endurance races between Daytona and Bathurst.

Black Swan Managing Daytona-Bathurst Logistics Challenge
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/black-swan-managing-daytona-bathurst-logistics-test/

Nissan Formally Commits to IGTC, Six Brands Confirmed
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/nissan-formally-commits-to-igtc-six-brands-confirmed/

Bathurst is the focus, but entries are now being taken for the Suzuka 10 Hours.

Entries Open for Suzuka 10H
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/entries-open-for-suzuka-10h/

Bathurst Set for ‘Town to Track’ Parade
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bathurst-set-for-town-to-track-parade/

First Photos From Bathurst Paddock
https://sportscar365.com/features/photography/teams-unload-prepare-for-bathurst-12h-2/

Honda, Ferrari Commit to IGTC; Record Eight Manufacturers
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/honda-ferrari-commit-to-igtc-record-eight-manufacturers/

Team Goh Confirms McLaren GT3 for Super GT, Suzuka 10H

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/super-gt/team-goh-confirms-mclaren-gt3-for-super-gt-suzuka-10h/

Webber Set for Demo Laps in Porsche GT2 Clubsport
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/webber-set-for-bathurst-demo-laps-in-porsche-911-gt2-rs/

The flu has plagued some of the key personnel at Mercedes who hoped to be at Bathurst for the race this weekend.

Baumann to Sub for IGTC Champ Vautier at SunEnergy1
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/baumann-to-sub-for-igtc-champ-vautier-at-sunenergy1/

Bamber’s Team Soaking Up “Big Pressure” of GT3 Debut
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bambers-team-soaking-up-big-pressure-of-gt3-debut/

Marquardt on IGTC: “It’s The Places You Want to Go With GT3”
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/marquardt-igtc-features-the-places-you-want-to-go/

MPC Retrofits 2019-Spec Audi R8 LMS for Bathurst
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/mpc-retrofits-2019-spec-audi-r8-lms-for-bathurst/

HubAuto Confirms Full-Season Entry
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/hubauto-confirms-full-season-entry/

Bathurst Thursday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bathurst-thursday-notebook-5/

waiting and wondering

Yours truly still wonders if IMSA will post a replay of the Rolex 24, so a race recap can be written.  Haven't heard or seen anything as of yet.  So, stay tuned.  Hoping to find some way to write a highly detailed race report with multiple parts.

NBC Sports Rolex 24 recap

The short post-race recap of the Rolex 24 at Daytona from NBC Sports.  Don't worry.  Yours truly will still cover the entire race in the coming days.  This is the start of that coverage.

Daily Digest Jan. 28, 2019

Your brief recap of the Rolex 24.  Stay tuned for more in depth coverage on Endurance... The Sports Car Racing Blog.

https://sportscar365.com/podcasts/daily-digest/daily-digest-jan-28-2019/

Weekly Racing Roundup (1-28-19)

Reports from 6H Dubai and TCR Middle East, plus news in GT's, DTM, and prototypes...

https://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-1-28-19/

Rolex 24 qualifying

The thrilling qualifying session before the Rolex 24 at Daytona.  Check it out, and look for extensive coverage in a race report, coming up this week.

RACER: Mazda Breaks Rolex 24 Lap Record

The title of this video, says it all.  Stay tuned, for reports on what turned out to be a thrilling race in this year’s Rolex 24, coming soon.

again, a reminder

The Rolex 24 is less than a half hour away.  Enjoy the race on NBC Sports and on the IMSA stream as well.  Keep in mind, yours truly will blog the race in full, when he has time and no other existing commitments.  So, look for a full race report on the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona broken down into four hour sections over the course of maybe a week or so, in the not too distant future.  Enjoy the race, today, everyone.

Rolex 24 pre-race news

Pre-race news before the Rolex 24 gets underway today at 2PM Eastern Time, 1PM Central Time.  Remember now, yours truly will eventually report on the race, but that report will come in the first part of next week, and will be broken up into maybe 3-4 hourly reports per day.  So, it will take a little bit of time to cover the entire race.  Nonetheless, you will hear about everything that happened.

Acura Teams Ready for Rolex 24
https://sportscar365.com/features/videos/acura-teams-gear-up-for-rolex-24/

A Lap of Daytona with Alex Riberas
https://sportscar365.com/features/videos/a-lap-of-daytona-with-alex-riberas/

Black Swan Managing Daytona-Bathurst Logistics Challenge
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/black-swan-managing-daytona-bathurst-logistics-test/

Rossi on Acura Team Penske Debut
https://sportscar365.com/features/videos/rossi-on-acura-team-penske-debut/

Taylor: "This is the Weekend" for Acura DPi Breakthrough
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/taylor-this-is-the-weekend-for-acura-team-penske/

Keating: Mercedes-AMG Has Advantage Over New GT3 Evos
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/keating-mercedes-has-advantage-over-new-gt3-evos/

Daytona Pre-Race Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-pre-race-notebook-6/

Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona 1999 Finish Order in Pictures

Check out the 1999 Rolex 24 finishing order, in pictures.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/01/25/daytona-1999-finish-order-in-pictures.html

Compass Scores Dramatic Season Opening Win

Compass Racing wins from pole position at the BMW Endurance Classic...

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/compass-scores-dramatic-season-opening-win/

In Memoriam: Karl "Charly" Lamm: 1956-2019

Legendary BMW Team Schnitzer Team Principal passes after short illness.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/01/25/karl-charly-lamm-1956-2019.html?fbclid=IwAR0wRfhD4YKSBiuEXS21sGOLuhCJGc3X05G91Z3w3FWtdByt7WFPdyW5xsg

IMSA Rolex 24: How drivers prepare for and manage the 24-hour race at Daytona | NBC Sports

IMSA drivers detail how they prepare for and manage the 24-hour race at Daytona.

more Friday news from the Rolex 24

More developing stories from the Rolex 24 on Friday before the race, tomorrow.  Again, there will be another morning update, but do not expect a full on race report until later on, when yours truly can carve out a chunk of time to write it.

Audi Teams Expecting Tough Daytona Debut for Evo
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/audi-teams-expecting-tough-daytona-debut-for-evo/

Conway Ruled Out of Rolex 24 Due to Travel Issues
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/conway-ruled-out-of-rolex-24-due-to-travel-issues/

Earnhardt: Rolex 24 Return ‘Wouldn’t be About Performance’
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/earnhardt-rolex-24-return-wouldnt-be-about-performance/

Kobayashi: Traffic Management Key to Success In Rolex 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/kobayashi-traffic-management-key-to-success-in-rolex-24-debut/

Albuquerque, Cadillac Top Practice 4
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/albuquerque-cadillac-top-daytona-practice-4/

Ford GT Future Goes “Hand in Hand” with DPi Prospects
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/rushbrook-ford-gt-future-goes-hand-in-hand-with-dpi-prospects/

Albuquerque: Cadillacs "Don't Have the Pure Pace"
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/albuquerque-cadillacs-dont-have-pure-pace/

Daytona Friday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-friday-notebook-9/

Stay tuned for more headlines before the race tomorrow.

Michelin Pilot Challenge news before today’s race

IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge opens their season today.  The GT4 and TCR cars will be racing.  Some news before the race happens.

Lindsey: Park Place Growth Embracing Porsche’s Model
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/lindsey-park-place-growth-embracing-porsches-model/

Fergus, Lazare Return to MIA McLaren GT4 Effort
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/fergus-lazare-return-to-mia-mclaren-gt4-effort/

eEuroParts Adds Second Audi GT4 for Jeannette, Sales
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/eeuroparts-adds-second-audi-gt4-for-jeannette-sales/

49 Entries for Pilot Challenge Season Opener
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/49-entries-for-pilot-challenge-season-opener/

KohR Confirms Second Mustang GT4 for Season
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/kohr-confirms-second-mustang-gt4-for-season/

Historic Liveries for Multimatic Mustang GT4s
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/historic-liveries-for-multimatic-mustang-gt4s/

Three Cars for LA Honda World at Daytona
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/three-cars-for-la-honda-world-at-daytona/

Johnson: Daytona Return Was “Business as Usual”
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/johnson-daytona-return-was-business-as-usual/

“All Hands on Deck” in New Porsche GT3, GT4 Debuts
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/all-hands-on-deck-in-porsches-gt3-gt4-debuts/

BHA Focusing on “Execution” in Hyundai Veloster N TCR Debut
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/hyundai-drivers-focusing-on-execution-in-veloster-n-tcr-debut/

PF Racing Commits to Full Season Mustang GT4 Effort
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/pf-racing-commits-to-full-michelin-pilot-challenge-season/

Holton Blitzes GS Track Record to Take Daytona Pole
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/holton-blitzes-gs-track-record-to-take-daytona-pole/

Pilot Challenge Daytona Weekend Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/pilot-challenge-daytona-weekend-notebook/

Follow today’s race on the IMSA website or app with IMSA Radio, and stay tuned to find out who wins.

Thursday news from the Rolex 24 after qualifying

More news after qualifying from the Rolex 24.

Bomarito Quickest in Practice 2 at Daytona
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/bomarito-quickest-in-practice-2-at-daytona/

Tandy Puts Porsche on GTLM Pole for Rolex 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/tandy-puts-porsche-on-gtlm-pole-for-rolex-24/

Jarvis Takes Rolex 24 Pole with Record Lap
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/jarvis-takes-rolex-24-pole-with-record-lap/

Daytona Thursday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-thursday-notebook-8/

Duval Paces Thursday Night Practice for CORE
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/duval-paces-thursday-night-practice-for-core/

PODCAST: Trackside at Daytona, Day 2
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/podcast-trackside-at-daytona-day-2/

Thursday Rolex 24 news

More news from Daytona, as we prepare for qualifying for the Rolex 24, getting underway in an hour.  Tune in to NBC Sports Network to watch qualifying, at 2PM Eastern Time, 1PM Central Time.

First Photos From Daytona; Historic Liveries Break Cover

https://sportscar365.com/features/photography/first-photos-from-daytona-historic-liveries-break-cover/

Bell, Kendall Launch "The Torque Show" Trackside IMSA Show
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/bell-kendall-launch-the-torque-show-trackside-show/

PPM Targeting "Good Representation" for Lamborghini

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/gtd-debutants-ppm-targeting-good-representation-for-lamborghini/

Porsche Unveils Historic Brumos Liveries
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/porsche-unveils-historic-brumos-liveries-for-rolex-24/

Rolex 24 Spotter Guide Now Available
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/rolex-24-spotter-guide-now-available/

Haywood: Porsche's Brumos Liveries "An Honor"
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/haywood-porsche-brumos-liveries-an-honor/

Pfaff: Canadian TV Package Fueled IMSA Expansion
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/pfaff-canadian-tv-package-fueled-imsa-expansion/

GTLM Drivers Expecting "More Flat-Out" Daytona Contest
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/gtlm-drivers-expecting-more-flat-out-daytona-contest/

Daytona Wednesday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-wednesday-notebook-9/

Brumos Porsche 935, Porsche 911 RSR Take To Daytona
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/brumos-porsche-935-porsche-911-rsr-take-to-daytona/

Nasr Leads Action Express 1-2 in Damp Opening Practice
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/nasr-leads-action-express-1-2-in-damp-opening-practice/

WTR Confirms Vaxiviere for Remaining Endurance Cup Races
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/wtr-confirms-vaxiviere-for-remaining-endurance-cup-races/

Daily Digest Jan. 24, 2019

The Daily Digest on Sportscar365 for Thursday, January 24th.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daily-digest-jan-24-2019/

a note about the Rolex 24

Before continuing with updating the news as we prepare for the 57th Rolex 24 at Daytona, yours truly is planning to watch the race, but there will be no full blog entries, until later on.  Stay tuned, as in the coming weeks after the race is over, the entire event will be fully covered with hourly reports.  Yours truly has commitments outside of racing on the Sunday of the Rolex 24, and so, will have to wait to post the full on race report, which may be done over a period of days in different sections.  But rest assured, there will be a full report, coming soon.

Wednesday at the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona

Marshall Pruett from RACER magazine's Wednesday coverage from Daytona International Speedway.

https://racer.com/gallery/wednesday-at-the-2019-rolex-24-at-daytona/?fbclid=IwAR0yYHGmAlsw6YZmQw5cgfEnpZWw7z8abUueLaPtm7M_d2MMM10_QFOwvhg
  
RACER: Wednesday Rolex 24 Paddock Tour

Take a stroll through IMSA's Rolex 24 At Daytona paddock with RACER's Marshall Pruett on Wednesday where new liveries and more were revealed.

Michelin tires offer new promise for IMSA's four classes

The move to Michelin as IMSA’s sole tire supplier has been met with rave reviews through the four WeatherTech SportsCar Championship classes.

https://racer.com/2019/01/23/michelin-tires-offer-new-promise-for-imsas-four-classes/?fbclid=IwAR2jxJh82kab_f23NTGzwWr7Zudo4-Nf2NgN3eotOVxwnENGyBsjEqVisCU

Alex Zanardi Looks To Conquer Rolex 24 At Daytona

After losing his legs in a crash in 2001, Italian race car driver Alex Zanardi hasn’t let anything get in his way. His next goal is the 2019 Rolex 24 At Daytona on Saturday, Jan. 26 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with BMW Team RLL. Hear from Zanardi and his peers, and watch him take on the prestigious twice-around-the-clock event beginning at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

RACER: AIM Vasser Sullivan Lexus Arrives

Brand-new IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship team AIM Vasser Sullivan is ready to make its series debut in partnership with Lexus at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Co-owner James 'Sulli' Sullivan brings RACER inside the start-up operation and shares its goals and approach to its rookie season with the Lexus RC F GT3 platform.

more pre-race news before the Rolex 24

More Rolex 24 pre-race stories, this time via Motorsport.com.  A good number of these have already been highlighted elsewhere.

CORE reveals retro-inspired Nissan livery for 2019 IMSA Season
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/core-reveals-retro-nissan-livery/4324946/

Starworks Audi R8 to run in classic 90 Quattro livery
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/starworks-audi-quattro-retro-livery/4326389/

Blomqvist to miss Rolex 24 due to visa issues
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/blomqvist-daytona-visa-issues-bmw/4326575/

Alonso: Rolex 24 atmosphere “unthinkable” in F1
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-daytona-atmosphere-unthinkable-f1/4327454/

24 Hours of Dubai race broadcast

The 24 Hours of Dubai race broadcast, in its entirety.

24 Hours of Dubai Night Practice

Night practice for the 24 Hours of Dubai.

24 Hours of Dubai Qualifying

Qualifying for the 2019 24 Hours of Dubai.

MP 462: PJ Jones on His 1993 IMSA GTP Lap Record at Daytona

Marshall Pruett interviews P.J. Jones, about the stunning 1993 qualifying lap he put in at the wheel of Dan Gurney's Toyota Eagle Mk. III. to earn pole for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

https://marshallpruett.podbean.com/e/mp-462-pj-jones-on-his-1993-imsa-gtp-lap-record-at-daytona/?fbclid=IwAR00oHnlFbWdNBjEAY7R6DkvFG8reGU9n6Xtwzty03f_zJPFiTY2tEkkLDI

Daily Digest: 1/21 & 1/22 2019

The new Sportscar365 Daily Digest program is here.

Daily Digest: Jan. 21, 2019
https://sportscar365.com/podcasts/daily-digest/daily-digest-jan-21-2019/

Daily Digest: Jan. 22, 2019
https://sportscar365.com/podcasts/daily-digest/daily-digest-jan-22-2019/

Plenty of IMSA news for Tuesday

Lots of news from the IMSA world as we prepare for this weekend's Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Eriksen: Acura "Building Momentum" with NSX GT3 Evo
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/eriksen-hpd-building-momentum-with-acura-nsx-gt3-evo/

Michelin Inside the Role: Spotters
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/michelin-inside-the-role-spotters/

The latest Double Stint Podcast.

Double Stint: Rolex 24 Preview; Bryan Sellers Interview
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/double-stint-news-recap-bryan-sellers-interview/

Mayer's Notebook: Rolex 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/mayers-notebook-rolex-24-2/

Magnus Racing: A Decade in the Making
https://sportscar365.com/features/videos/magnus-racing-a-decade-in-the-making/

Lexus will stay focused on their GT3/GTD program and not dive into the Prototype waters yet, for the time being.

Lexus Rules Out DPi for 2020
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/lexus-rules-out-dpi-for-2020/

IMSA Begins Historic 50th Anniversary Season With Unprecedented 19 Manufacturers

What will be an unforgettable 50th Anniversary season for the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) gets under way this weekend at Daytona International Speedway with one of the most respected groups of manufacturers in motorsport comprised of 19 manufacturers eligible to participate.

https://www.imsa.com/news/012019/imsa-begins-historic-50th-anniversary-season-unprecedented-19-manufacturers

Sportscar365 Radio Daily Digest

Check out a new feature on Sportscar365.  It is their daily digest radio program.  You can listen to it, here.

https://sportscar365.fm/show/daily-digest/

2019 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge 101

From the showroom to the speedway, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge is IMSA’s showcase for the latest in American-made and imported high performance sports cars, coupes and sedans straight from the dealer showroom floor. Racing takes place in two classes, Grand Sport (GS) and Touring Car (TCR) with the series running a 10-race schedule in tandem with the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 101

IMSA’s flagship series competes at 12 of North America’s leading sports car venues, including Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta, Long Beach and Road America. Competition takes place in four different classes: Daytona Prototype International, Le Mans Prototype 2, GT Le Mans and GT Daytona, with action in each of the four classes typically going all the way to the checkered flag.

RACER: Juncos Ready For IMSA Cadillac DPi Debut

IndyCar Series team owner Ricardo Juncos is ready to bring his energetic outfit to IMSA where Juncos Racing will make its WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut this weekend with the No. 50 Cadillac DPi-V.R.

Weekly Racing Roundup (1-21-19)

New regs for ADAC GT Masters and news from Race of Champions and GP Ice Race...

https://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-1-21-19/

All Female Rolex 24 at Daytona Driving Team

Video from Lanky Turtle.  The Michael Shank racing Caterpillar Acura NSX GT3 testing at Daytona with Christina Nielsen, Simona De Silvestro, Katherine Legge, Bia Figueiredo, and Jackie Heinricher for the 2019 IMSA Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.

more IMSA news

More IMSA developments, including the full broadcast team for NBC's coverage of the Rolex 24.

NBC To Utilize IndyCar, NASCAR Talent for Rolex 24 Coverage

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/nbc-to-utilize-indycar-nascar-commentators-for-rolex-24-coverage/

Alonso Eager to Learn from WTR in Rolex 24 Return
https://sportscar365.com/features/videos/alonso-eager-to-learn-from-wtr-in-rolex-24-return/

Starworks Reveals Historic Historic Audi Livery for Rolex 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/starworks-reveals-historic-audi-livery-for-rolex-24/

Altoe, Proto Complete Ebimotors Lineup for Rolex 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/altoe-proto-complete-ebimotors-lineup-for-rolex-24/

Sellers Praises "Huge Change" in Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/sellers-paul-miller-adapting-to-huge-change-in-lamborghini-huracan-gt3-evo/

Farfus to Sub for Blomqvist at Daytona
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/farfus-to-sub-for-blomqvist-at-daytona/

Pipo Derani’s first column of the year for Sportscar365.

DERANI: A New Era Dawns
https://sportscar365.com/features/commentary/derani-a-new-era-dawns/

Intercontinental GT Challenge news

Loads of news in anticipation of the season opening Bathurst 12 Hours at Mount Panorama in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, and, the California 8 Hours at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, which will move to Saturday, the last weekend in March.

Estre, Evans Join Competition Porsche Lineup for Bathurst 12H
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/estre-evans-join-competition-porsche-lineup-for-bathurst-12h/

Two KCMG Nissans Confirmed in Full-Season Entry
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/two-kcmg-nissans-confirmed-for-igtc-season/

43 Cars on Bathurst 12H Entry List
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/43-cars-on-bathurst-12h-entry-list/

Paffett, Engel, Stolz in Craft-Bamboo Mercedes for Bathurst
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/dtm-champion-paffett-joins-craft-bamboo-for-bathurst-12h/

BMW Sets Bathurst 12H, IGTC Lineups
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bmw-sets-bathurst-12h-lineups/

Earl Bamber Motorsport Set for Bathurst 12H with Porsche
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/earl-bamber-motorsport-set-for-bathurst-12h-with-porsche/

Audi Sets Lineups for Lead Bathurst 12H Entries
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/audi-sets-lineups-for-lead-bathurst-12h-entries/

Vautier, Jaeger in SunEnergy1 Lineup for Bathurst 12H
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/sunenergy1-racing-bathurst-lineup-announced/

This news has been posted with respect to IMSA.  Reposting it for the sake of IGTC.

Black Swan Commits to IMSA Endurance Cup, IGTC
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/black-swan-commits-to-imsa-endurance-cup-igtc/

R-Motorsport Names Drivers for Two-Car Bathurst Entry
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/r-motorsport-names-bathurst-12h-drivers/

Nielsen, Burmaan Confirmed in Mercedes GT3 for Bathurst 12H
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/nielsen-buurman-confirmed-in-mercedes-gt3-for-bathurst-12h/

Pittard Joins Walkenhorst for 24H Spa, N24
https://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/pittard-joins-walkenhorst-for-24h-spa-n24/

GruppeM Announces Bathurst 12H Lineup, New Livery
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/gruppem-announces-bathurst-12h-lineup-new-livery/

41 Entries for Bathurst 12H
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/41-entries-for-bathurst-12h/

Mercedes-AMG Confirms Nine Factory Drivers for Full Season
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/mercedes-amg-confirms-9-works-drivers-for-full-igtc/

All-Factory Lineup for Earl Bamber Motorsport Porsche’s
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/all-factory-lineup-for-earl-bamber-motorsport-porsches/

California 8H Moves to Saturday Race
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/california-8h-moves-to-saturday-race/

Fernando Alonso Joins Forces with Wayne Taylor Racing for 2019 Rolex 24

Two-time Formula 1 Champion Fernando Alonso is embarking on his second attempt at victory in the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 26-27, 2019. Joining forces with Jordan Taylor, Renger Van Der Zande and Kamui Kobayashi in the No. 10 Konica Minolta DPi-V.R., Alonso and the Wayne Taylor Racing squad will battle on the banks of Daytona International Speedway for 24 hours with the goal of receiving a coveted Rolex watch.

Rolex 24 at Daytona: A Golden Race for a Golden Anniversary

With IMSA’s 50th Anniversary well underway, there’s no bigger race to celebrate at than the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Drivers from around the world take to Daytona International Speedway for the prestigious twice-around-the-clock event with only a handful walking away with a coveted Rolex watch. See it all unfold on Saturday, Jan. 26 on NBCSN at 2 p.m. ET.

RACER: Corvette Racing's Oliver Gavin Ready For Title Defense

Corvette Racing veteran Oliver Gavin is ready to help the factory team defend its championship in IMSA's GT Le Mans class, and speaks with RACER's Marshall Pruett on the task he and his teammates will face in 2019.

news from IMSA's official website (WeatherTech Championship + Michelin Pilot Challenge)

Lots of news, including that of how the broadcast team on NBC Sports will work for the 57th Rolex 24 at Daytona.

NBC Sports Surrounds 57th Running of Rolex 24 at Daytona with 17 of it's IMSA, NASCAR, and IndyCar Commentators, All On Site

https://www.imsa.com/news/012019/nbc-sports-surrounds-57th-running-rolex-24-daytona-17-its-imsa-nascar-and-indycar

CORE Unveils Nissan Tribute Livery For 2019 Season
https://www.imsa.com/news/012019/core-unveils-nissan-tribute-livery-2019-season

Achieving Together: Father, Daughter Pair Up For IMSA Debut in Michelin Pilot Challenge

https://www.imsa.com/news/012019/achieving-together-father-daughter-pair-imsa-debut-michelin-pilot-challenge

Second Annual IMSA Twenty-Four Premier Set For Jan. 23 at One Daytona

https://www.imsa.com/news/012019/second-annual-imsa-twenty-four-premier-set-jan-23-one-daytona

Acura Team Penske Expecting Big Results To Match Efforts In Second Year of Sports Car Return

https://www.imsa.com/news/012019/acura-team-penske-expecting-big-results-match-efforts-second-year-sports-car-return

...and, the entry list notebook.

57th Rolex 24 At Daytona - Entry List Notebook
https://www.imsa.com/news/012019/57th-rolex-24-daytona-entry-list-notebook

2019 IMSA Prototype Challenge - Daytona International Speedway

Check out the NBCSN broadcast from Round 1 of the IMSA Prototype Challenge at Daytona International Speedway.  Leigh Diffey and Calvin Fish host the broadcast, with play-by-play from the IMSA Radio team of John Hindhaugh, Jeremy Shaw, and Brian Till.

RACER: Telitz Chasing New IMSA Opportunity

Championship-winning open-wheel driver Aaron Telitz is adding sports car racing to his resume for the first time with the AIM Vasser Sullivan Lexus team in IMSA's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

IMSA news before the Rolex 24

As the countdown to the 57th edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona continues, there's more news, including word of the official entry list.  All of this, from Sportscar365.

Fittipaldi Putting Emotions "To the Side" in Final Rolex 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/fittipaldi-putting-emotions-to-the-side-in-final-rolex-24/

It's here!  The 2019 Rolex 24 official entry list!

Rolex 24 Entry List Released
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/rolex-24-entry-list-released-2/

CORE Unveils Historic Nissan DPi Livery
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/core-unveils-historic-nissan-dpi-livery/

No Major Changes in pre-Rolex 24 BoP
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/no-major-changes-in-pre-rolex-24-bop/

Acura Hopeful of "More Predictable Outcome" in BoP

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/acura-hopeful-of-more-predictable-outcome-in-revised-bop-process/

Pavlovic Completes PPM Lineup for Rolex 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/pavlovic-completes-ppm-lineup-for-rolex-24/

24 Hours of COTA - touring car highlights

Highlights of the touring car section of the 24 Hours of COTA at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, run by Creventic, last November.

Hankoon 24 Hours of Spa

The 2018 12 Hours of Spa for the Creventic 24 Hour Series featuring highlighted coverage of both parts of the race, as well as individual highlights in the GT classes.

Double Stint: 24H Dubai Recap; Ricardo Juncos Interview (1-15-19)

The latest episode of the Double Stint Podcast covering what happened in the 24 Hours of Dubai, and more.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/double-stint-24h-dubai-recap-ricardo-juncos-interview-1-15-19/

IMSA news in brief

Brief IMSA headlines via motorsport.com.

Ford, Ganassi Reveal Retro Liveries for Rolex 24 at Daytona
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/ford-ganassi-retro-colors-daytona/4321971/

Acura Team Penske Unveils Special Color Schemes for 2019
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/acura-penske-special-colorschemes-2019/4321987/?nrt=207

Bobby Rahal: Zanardi is integral to our team at Daytona
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/rahal-on-zanardi-mostert-herta/4322102/?nrt=207

BMW "in the hunt" for Rolex 24 victory, says Rahal
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/bmw-contender-rolex-victory-daytona/4322653/?nrt=207

RACER: New Year, New Car for IMSA's Magnus Racing

Magnus Racing's Andy Lally details the team's switch from Audi to Lamborghini ahead of the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the move to Michelin tires, and how the new relationship with Lamborghini could return the outfit to Victory Lane.

Weekly Racing Roundup (1-14-19)

New ventures for Timo Bernhard's team, Honda's Super GT plans, and more...

https://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-1-14-19/

Michelin Pilot Challenge stories

Lots more news from Michelin Pilot Challenge before their season opener on the Friday before the Rolex 24, coming up in twelve days' time.

Marcelli, Stacy Return to KohR Mustang GT4
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/marcelli-stacy-return-to-kohr-mustang-gt4/

FastMD Announces Audi TCR Program
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/fastmd-announces-audi-tcr-program/

Strauss, Grala Confirmed in BimmerWorld BMW GT4
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/straus-grala-confirmed-in-bimmerworld-bmw-gt4-for-daytona/

Hyundai Veloster N TCR Revealed; BHA Names Drivers
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/hyundai-veloster-n-tcr-revealed-bha-names-drivers/

Hyundai Veloster N TCR in Pictures
https://sportscar365.com/features/photography/hyundai-veloster-n-tcr-in-pictures/

more IMSA news

Still more IMSA news as we look ahead to the Rolex 24.

IMSA Rolls Out Revised BoP Process
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/imsa-rolls-out-revised-bop-process/

Ford CGR Unveils Rolex 24 Historic Liveries
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ford-chip-ganassi-racing-unveils-rolex-24-historic-liveries/

Acura Reveals Historic Liveries for Penske DPi’s
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/acura-reveals-retro-liveries-for-penske-dpi/

‘SuperSebring’ Poster Unveiled
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/supersebring-poster-unveiled/

Black Swan Commits to IMSA Endurance Cup, IGTC
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/black-swan-commits-to-imsa-endurance-cup-igtc/

Dubai Post-Race Notebook

Jake Kilshsw’s post-race notebook from the 24 Hours of Dubai.

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/dubai-post-race-notebook/

24 Hours of Dubai, what happened during the race

Yours truly was not able to follow all of the 24 Hours of Dubai.  Saw bits and pieces of it.  But, here is how the race went.

Lind Leads 24H Dubai as Code 60 Shakes Up Hour 1
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/lind-leads-24h-dubai-as-code-60-shakes-up-hour-1/

Grasser Hits Trouble From Lead Battle, Car Collection Out Front

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/grasser-hits-trouble-from-lead-battle-car-collection-out-front/

Dubai Hour 8 Highlights
https://sportscar365.com/features/videos/dubai-hour-8-highlights/

Car Collection Leads As Race Settles Down
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/car-collection-remains-in-lead-as-race-settles-down/

Car Collection Survives Night in Lead of 24H Dubai
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/car-collection-survives-night-in-lead-of-24h-dubai/

Dubai Hour 16 Highlights
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/dubai-hour-16-highlights/

Car Collection Dominates 24H Dubai; First Win for Audi Evo

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/car-collection-dominates-24h-dubai-first-win-for-audi-evo/

Haase: Car Collection’s 24H Dubai Win “Not Easy”
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/haase-car-collections-24h-dubai-win-not-easy/

IMSA: Sebring's delightfully odd DNQ from 1987

A feature story by Marshall Pruett for Racer magazine, published in 2015, on the 1987 Pontiac PAS IMSA Camel Lights car that failed to qualify, unfortunately, for both races it entered that year, one of which was the 12 Hours of Sebring.

https://racer.com/2015/03/21/imsa-sebring-s-delightfully-odd-dnq-from-1987/

RACER: IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon Ready for Rolex 24 at Daytona

Five-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon checks in with RACER as he prepared to kick off a new season by racing with the Ford Chip Ganassi team at Daytona International Speedway in IMSA's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

more news from the 24 Hours of Dubai

You can watch the 24 Hours of Dubai, tomorrow and Saturday, from 4:25 A.M. Central U.S. time (5:25 A.M. Eastern Time), all the way through, on YouTube or, if you have a subscription to Motor Trend on Demand.  Here are some other bits of pre-race news.

Sainteloc Fastest in Night Practice in Dubai
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/sainteloc-fastest-in-night-practice-in-dubai/

Grasser Aiming for Dubai Win in Gen 1 Lamborghini's Final Race

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/grasser-aiming-for-dubai-win-in-gen-1-lamborghinis-final-race/

Dubai Weekend Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/dubai-weekend-notebook/

FIA WEC news

Plenty of news to cover out of the FIA WEC including the possible return of a very famous racing name.

TF Sport Weighing Up 2019 Race Programs
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/tf-sport-weighing-up-2019-race-programs/

Keating: "Several Options" for 24H Le Mans GTE-Am Effort
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/keating-several-options-for-24h-le-mans-effort/

United Autosports Confirms 2019-20 WEC Entry
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/united-autosports-confirms-2019-20-wec-entry/

Brabham Automotive Announces GTE-Pro Program for 2021-22
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/brabham-announces-wec-gte-program-for-2021-22/

Ginetta "Looking Out" for Partner Teams, Eyeing Race Return
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/ginetta-looking-out-for-partner-teams-eyeing-race-return/

Hanson Aiming to Draw on ELMS Experience in WEC Debut
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/hanson-aiming-to-draw-on-elms-experience-in-wec-debut/

news headed into the 24 Hours of Dubai

This weekend will mark the first international endurance sports car racing of 2019, with the 24 Hour Series running the 24 Hours of Dubai under Creventic sanction.

GPX Confirms New Porsche's for Endurance Cup, 24H Series
https://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/gpx-confirms-new-porsche-for-endurance-cup-24h-series/

More Than 20 GT3 Cars Entered for 24H Dubai
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/more-than-20-gt3-cars-entered-for-24h-dubai/

Haase Leads Audi 1-2-3 in FP1 at Dubai
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/haase-leads-audi-1-2-3-in-fp1-at-dubai/

Mies Leads for WRT in Dubai Free Practice 2
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/mies-leads-for-wrt-in-dubai-free-practice-2/

Bortolotti, Grasser Take Second Consecutive 24H Dubai Pole

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/bortolotti-grasser-take-second-consecutive-24h-dubai-pole/

2019 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Daytona testing

From Lanky Turtle, video of the Michelin Pilot Challenge cars on track during the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

Michelin Pilot Challenge headlines

As the 2019 season approaches for the newly renamed IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge for GT4 and TCR cars, let's look at some of the news from that series, including their on track activity at the Roar Before The Rolex 24.

McLaren GT4 Update Kit in Works For 2019
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/mclaren-gt4-upgrade-kit-in-works-for-2019/

Speedwerks Announces Two-Car Honda TCR Program
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/speedwerks-announces-two-car-tcr-program/

Riley Expands to Pilot Challenge With Mercedes GT4 Entry
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/riley-expands-to-pilot-challenge-with-mercedes-gt4-entry/

New Porsche GT4 Set for Roar Unveil
https://sportscar365.com/other-series/new-porsche-gt4-set-for-roar-unveil/

Two-Car Alfa Romeo TCR Effort Planned for 2019
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/two-car-alfa-romeo-tcr-effort-planned-for-2019/

Sunoco 240 Challenge Winner to Race With Classic BMW

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/sunoco-240-challenge-winner-to-race-with-classic-bmw-at-daytona/

HART Confirms Honda TCR Program with Eversley, Gilsinger
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/hart-confirms-honda-tcr-program-with-eversley-gilsinger/

TGM Retains Linup in GS Title Defense
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/tgm-retains-mercedes-gt4-lineup/

KMW, TMR Set Alfa TCR Lineup for Daytona
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/kmw-tmr-sets-alfa-tcr-lineup-for-daytona/

40 Entries For Pre-Season Daytona Test
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/40-entries-for-pre-season-test/

Porsche Unveils New Cayman GT4 Clubsport
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/porsche-unveils-new-cayman-gt4-clubsport-mr/

Pilot Challenge Daytona Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/pilot-challenge-daytona-notebook/

LA Honda World Parked for Minimum Weight Violation
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/la-honda-world-parked-for-minimum-weight-violation/

VOLT Porsche GT4 Paces Pilot Challenge Testing at Roar
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/volt-porsche-gt4-paces-pilot-challenge-testing-at-roar/

Automatic Racing Set for New Aston Martin GT4 Debut
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/automatic-racing-set-for-new-aston-martin-gt4-debut/

still more IMSA news Part 3

Continuing with IMSA headlines via motorsport.com.

Alonso, Kobayashi “fit in really well” at WTR, says Taylor
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-kobayashi-taylor-good-fit/4320091/?nrt=207

Alonso confident in “strong team” for Rolex 24 at Daytona

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-kobayashi-taylor-strong-confident-daytona/4320363/?nrt=207

Corvette needs more work to target Rolex 24 win - Magnussen
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/corvette-more-work-daytona-magnussen/4320433/?nrt=207

No Sebring 12 Hours for Alonso, Kobayashi, Conway
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/sebring-toyota-alonso-kobayashi-conway/4320454/?nrt=207

Zanardi “not so far behind” BMW team mates at Daytona
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/zanardi-bmw-daytona-brake-changeover/4320500/?nrt=207

IMSA SportsCar Encore at Sebring set to return in November
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/imsa-sportscar-encore-sebring-november/4320535/?nrt=207

Porsche clocked 1317 miles, “ticked all the boxes” at Daytona
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/porsche-test-daytona-rolex-strong/4320861/?nrt=207

IMSA rookie Canapino impressed by Cadillac and Juncos team
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/rookie-canapino-impressed-by-juncos/4321066/?nrt=207

Still More IMSA news Part 2

All the coverage from the Roar Before The Rolex 24, via motorsport.com.

Mazda tops opening session in Roar Before the Rolex 24
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/mazda-roar-jarvis-daytona-rolex/4319498/?nrt=207

Alonso: Second Rolex 24 attempt “about winning”

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-daytona-24-hours-higher-expectations/4319534/?nrt=207

Kobayashi Puts WTR Cadillac on top at Daytona
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/kobayashi-taylor-cadillac-daytona-roar/4319545/?nrt=207

Tincknell fastest, Alonso Stars in third Rolex 24 session
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/tincknell-alonso-roar-daytona-star/4319726/?nrt=207

WTR Cadillac leads fourth session at Daytona
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/taylor-cadillac-roar-daytona-rolex/4319767/?nrt=207

Bomarito leads Mazda 1-2 in Daytona night test
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/bomarito-mazda-daytona-night-roar/4319795/?nrt=207

Tincknell’s Mazda sets fastest time of Roar Before the 24
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/tincknell-mazda-roar-daytona-Sunday/4320016/?nrt=207

Nissan edges Mazda in final Roar test at Daytona
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/nissan-beats-mazda-daytona-test/4320075/?nrt=207

Another news post is on the way.

still more IMSA news Part 1

Lots of IMSA news to cover before and after the Roar Before the Rolex 24 via Motorsport.com.

PR1/Mathiasen firms up 2019 IMSA LMP2 Entry
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/pr1-mathiasen-2019-lmp2-entry/4315049/

Conway Completes Action Express Rolex 24 Lineup
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/conway-action-express-daytona-lineup/4315184/?nrt=207

WRT reveals driver lineup for Rolex 24 assault
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/wrt-audi-daytona-driver-lineup/4316094/?nrt=207

Derani’s expectations “really high” for Nasr partnership
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/derani-action-express-cadillac-nasr/4316247/?nrt=207

Haase, Companc to race Starworks Audi in IMSA
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/companc-haase-starworks-audi-daytona/4317253/?nrt=207

Nielsen added to all-female MSR Rolex 24 Lineup
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/nielsen-daytona-all-female-msr/4317683/?nrt=207

Bernhard, Pla join Mazda IMSA Endurance Lineup
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/bernhard-pla-mazda-endurance-lineup/4318723/?nrt=207

Corvette Retains IMSA Lineup for Eighth Season
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/corvette-retains-lineup-eighth-season/4318811/?nrt=207

Cassidy Given Lexus Rolex 24 call-up
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/cassidy-lexus-daytona-rolex-24/4318817/?nrt=207

Risi Ferrari reveals driver lineup for Rolex 24 assault
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/risi-ferrari-driver-lineup-daytona/4319265/?nrt=207

Montoya predicts “insane” pace at Rolex 24
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/montoya-insane-pace-rolex-daytona/4319393/?nrt=207

Pruett Named Grand Marshal of Daytona 24 Hours

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/scott-pruett-grand-marshal-daytona-24-hours/4319438/?nrt=207

Still more to come, from Motorsport.com.  Stay tuned.

2019 Roar Before the Rolex 24, Qualifying

Another video from MidKnightR1, of qualifying during the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

2019 Roar Before the Rolex 24, Day 2

From MidKnightR1, footage of day two of the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

more IMSA news

More stories from IMSA after the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

DPi Manufacturer Interest Building for 2020
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/dpi-manufacturer-interest-building-for-2020/

GTD Slowdown Possible For Rolex 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/gtd-slowdown-possible-for-rolex-24/

LMP2 Team Owners Aiming to Preserve Class
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/lmp2-team-owners-aiming-to-preserve-class/

The latest Double Stint Podcast, recapping the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

Double Stint: Roar Recap; Trent Hindman Interview (1-8-19)
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/double-stint-roar-recap-trent-hindman-interview-1-8-19/

Atherton Downplays DPi Regs Extension; "New Content" for '22
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/atherton-downplays-dpi-regs-extension-new-content-for-2022/

Eriksen: Customer Acura DPi's 'Not a Priority'
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/eriksen-customer-acura-dpis-not-a-priority/

Zanardi Had "No Doubt" in Choosing Daytona Over Le Mans
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/zanardi-had-no-doubt-in-choosing-daytona-over-le-mans/

Weekly Racing Roundup (1-7-19)

British GT and Blancpain GT Asia news, plus Mike Rockenfeller’s reaction to new DTM cars...

https://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-1-7-19/

RACER: Roar Before The 24 GTLM Garage Tour

RACER completes its Roar Before The 24 garage tours with GT Le Mans, where factory programs from BMW, Corvette, Ford, and Porsche are being readied to fight among themselves, and the factory-affiliated Risi Ferrari outfit at the Rolex 24 At Daytona later this month.

RACER: Roar Before The 24 GTD Garage Tour

Wander through IMSA's GT Daytona paddock with RACER's Marshall Pruett to look at the cars and hear from some of the interesting players in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Pro-Am GT class.

Sunday news from the Roar Before the 24

All of the news from the final day, Sunday, of the Roar Before the Rolex 24.  First, is a major one.  Fernando Alonso, Kamui Kobayashi, and Mike Conway have all been ruled out of taking part in the 12 Hours of Sebring, and will be permanently focused on the 1,000 Miles of Sebring and Toyota’s FIA WEC effort instead.

Toyota LMP1 Drivers Ruled Out for 12H Sebring
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/toyota-lmp1-drivers-ruled-out-for-12h-sebring/

Tincknell Tops Sunday Morning Session at Roar
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/tincknell-tops-sunday-morning-session-at-roar/

Jarvis Fastest in Roar Qualifying
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/jarvis-fastest-in-roar-qualifying/

IMSA, Zanardi Set for NYC Media Tour
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/imsa-zanardi-set-for-new-york-city-media-tour/

Daytona Sunday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-sunday-notebook-3/

CORE Nissan DPi Fastest in Final Session at Roar
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/core-nissan-dpi-fastest-in-final-session-at-roar/

RACER: Roar Before the 24 Prototype Garage Tour

RACER magazine’s Marshall Pruett takes you on a guided tour of the Prototype garage at Daytona International Speedway for the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

Roar Before the 24 night testing

More from Lanky Turtle.  Here is video of night testing at the Roar Before the 24.

2019 Roar Sessions 3 & 4

More Roar Before the Rolex 24 video, via Lanky Turtle.

Saturday news from the Roar Before the 24

All of the news from the Roar Before the 24 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday.

Willis: AVS Autosport in “Big Learning Curve”
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/willis-avs-autosport-excelling-despite-big-learning-curve/

Tincknell Quickest Saturday Morning at Roar
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/tincknell-quickest-saturday-morning-at-roar/

Baron Bullish on Starworks Return
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/baron-bullish-on-starworks-return/

WTR Tops Saturday Afternoon Session at Roar
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/wtr-tops-saturday-afternoon-session-at-roar/

Beatriz Tops GTD Roar Qualifying; P1 Has Times Disallowed

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/beatriz-tops-gtd-roar-qualifying-p1-motorsports-has-times-disallowed/

Daytona Saturday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-saturday-notebook-3/

Bomarito Quickest in Roar Night Session
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/bomarito-quickest-in-roar-night-session/

One more day of testing at the roar, tomorrow.  Stay tuned for updates and continuing coverage.

Rolex 24 testing day 1 (more video)

More testing video footage from the Roar Before the Rolex 24, day one, via YouTube user MidKnightR1. 

2019 Rolex 24 Roar Test Sessions 1 & 2

Video of day one of the Roar Before the Rolex 24, from YouTube user, Lanky Turtle.

Mazda Team Joest Tops Day 1 at the Roar

Bleekemolen tops both practices in GTD.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/01/04/mazda-team-joest-tops-day-1-at-the-roar.html?fbclid=IwAR06VuG6aOJ8RyAnr85Vuakz0B4CzdQvAtA2E3fx-s_e0MKhurSeSoVVUGY

Friday IMSA news

All of the IMSA news for Friday, from the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

Roar a “Glorified Shakedown” for CORE Nissan DPi
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/roar-a-glorified-shakedown-for-core-nissan-dpi/

Diffey, Fish, Allmendinger to Lead NBC Sports TV Team
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/diffey-fish-allmendinger-to-lead-nbc-sports-tv-team/

Pruett Named Rolex 24 Grand Marshal
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/pruett-named-rolex-24-grand-marshal/

Let the on track action for the Roar Before the 24, begin.

Mazda Team Joest Fastest in Roar Session 1
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/mazda-team-joest-quickest-in-roar-session-1/

Till, Howe Added to IMSA Radio Lineup
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/till-howe-added-to-imsa-radio-lineup/

Buhk Set for Full-Time Drive In P1 Mercedes
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/buhk-set-for-full-season-in-p1-mercedes/

Kobayashi, WTR Tops Friday Afternoon at Roar
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/kabayashi-wtr-tops-friday-afternoon-at-roar/

Daytona Friday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-friday-notebook-8/

Plenty more to come on Saturday.  Stay tuned.

IMSA headlines (continued)

More news appearing before the Roar Before the Rolex 24 this weekend.  Here's the latest via Sportscar365.

Pla, Bernhard Confirmed at Mazda for Endurance Cup
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/mazda-announces-2019-dpi-driver-lineup/

Cassidy, Cindric Among AIM Vasser Sullivan Rolex 24 Lineup
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/cassidy-cindric-among-aim-vasser-sullivan-rolex-24-lineup/

Unchanged Lineup at Corvette Racing for 2019
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/unchanged-lineup-at-corvette-racing-for-2019/

Updated Roar Before 24 Entry List Released
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/updated-roar-before-24-entry-list-released/

Mayer's Notebook: Roar Before 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/mayers-notebook-roar-before-24/

Teams Unload for Roar Before 24
https://sportscar365.com/features/photography/teams-unload-for-roar-before-24/

Riley Reveals Wynn's Throwback Livery
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/riley-reveals-wynns-throwback-livery/

Alonso Open to Full-Season IMSA Program
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/alonso-open-to-full-season-imsa-program/

Risi Confirms Rolex 24 Lineup
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/risi-confirms-rolex-24-lineup/

Daytona Thursday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-thursday-notebook-7/

More Than 150 Drivers Begin Official Rolex 24 at Daytona Preparations at This Weekend's Roar

Following last month’s announcement of the 47-car entry list for this weekend’s Roar Before the Rolex 24 At Daytona, more than 150 drivers were unveiled in an updated entry list today to participate in this weekend’s annual three-day test session for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

https://www.imsa.com/news/012019/more-150-drivers-begin-official-rolex-24-daytona-preparations-weekends-roar

more IMSA stories as we head into this weekend's Roar Before the Rolex 24

It has been a while since a major IMSA news update, and now that Christmas, and the new year have come and gone, it is time, to delve more into IMSA headlines, possible entries for that race, and for the season, and lots more, via motorsport.com.  Note, the participation in the Rolex 24 is dictated as well by attending the Roar Before the 24 as the test is compulsory for all teams.  But, here's what has been going on.

This is a confirmed story, that Fernando Alonso will drive in the Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac.

Alonso closing in on Rolex 24 return with WTR Cadillac
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-closing-rolex-24-return/4304629/

This is also confirmed, as Alex Zanardi will race for BMW RLLR at Daytona.

Zanardi could race RLLR BMW at Rolex 24
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/zanardi-rllr-bmw-rolex-24/4305242/?nrt=207

Owen to race Juncos' new Cadillac DPi
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/will-owen-juncos-cadillac-2019/4305306/?nrt=207

Confirmed.  Wayne Taylor Racing will have both Fernando Alonso and Kamui Kobayashi in the #10 Cadillac.

WTR confirms Alonso and Kobayashi for Rolex 24 at Daytona

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/fernando-alonso-kobayashi-daytona-rolex-24/4305323/?nrt=207

WRT poised to enter Audi in Rolex 24
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/wrt-audi-rolex-daytona-possible/4305795/?nrt=207

Starworks signs Dalziel for full 2019 IMSA season
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/starworks-dalziel-2019-audi-chase/4305828/?nrt=207

AIM Vasser Sullivan signs Bell, Montecalvo for 2019
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/AIM-Vasser-Sullivan-Lexus-drivers/4306486/?nrt=207

Kaiser to race Juncos Cadillac in Rolex 24 Hours
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/kaiser-juncos-cadillac-rolex-daytona/4306899/?nrt=207

IMSA champion Snow retires aged 22

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/imsa-champion-Snow-retires-Lamborghini/4306879/?nrt=207

CORE Autosport to run Nissan DPi in 2019
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/core-autosport-nissan-dpi-2019/4306965/?nrt=207

Binder to race Juncos Cadillac in IMSA Enduros
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/binder-juncos-cadillac-daytona-sebring/4308153/?nrt=207

McLaren to run in IMSA GT Daytona
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/mclaren-720S-GT3-imsa-gtd/4308208/?nrt=207

Maldonado to make Rolex 24 debut
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/maldonado-daytona-24-hours-debut/4308969/?nrt=207

Barrichello to race JDC-Miller Cadillac in Rolex 24
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/rubens-barrichello-jdc-miller-daytona/4309296/?nrt=207

Canapino completes Juncos Cadillac lineup for Rolex 24
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/canapino-juncos-cadillac-rolex-daytona/4309324/?nrt=207

Ganassi open to IndyCar, sports car ventures for Kurt Busch

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/kurt-busch-Indianapolis-IMSA-Ganassi/4309319/?nrt=207

Rossi replaces Rahal in Acura Team Penske IMSA lineup
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/rossi-acura-team-penske-imsa/4310222/?nrt=207

IMSA deletes Long Beach, Detroit from LMP2 schedule
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/imsa-deletes-long-beach-detroit/4310356/?nrt=207

Blomqvist replaces Sims in BMW's IMSA lineup
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/blomqvist-replaces-sims-bmw-lineup/4310322/?nrt=207

Long joins Lindsey in Park Place IMSA squad
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/long-lindsey-park-place-porsche/4310642/?nrt=207

IMSA GTD champion team Paul Miller Racing signs Hardwick

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/paul-miller-Lamborghini-Hardwick-sellers/4311273/?nrt=207

Vilander to race Scuderia Corsa Ferrari in IMSA GTD

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/vilander-scuderia-corsa-Ferrari-weathertech/4311396/?nrt=207

Meyer Shank Racing reveals IMSA lineups
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/meyer-shank-allmendinger-acura-nsx/4311821/?nrt=207

Moorespeed to run Audi in full IMSA GTD campaign

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/moorespeed-audi-daytona-gtd-winkelhock/4311877/?nrt=207

Pfaff confirms full IMSA season with Hargrove, Robichon
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/pfaff-season-porsche-hargrove-robichon/4312666/?nrt=207

Turner Motorsport confirms lineup for IMSA GTD class BMW

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/turner-motorsport-bmw-auberlen-daytona/4313187/?nrt=207

PR1/Mathiasen firms up 2019 IMSA LMP2 entry
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/pr1-mathiasen-2019-lmp2-entry/4315049/?nrt=207

Conway completes Action Express Rolex 24 lineup
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/conway-action-express-daytona-lineup/4315184/?nrt=207

WRT reveals driver lineup for Rolex 24 assault
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/wrt-audi-daytona-driver-lineup/4316094/?nrt=207

Derani's expectations "really high" for Nasr partnership
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/derani-action-express-cadillac-nasr/4316247/?nrt=207

Haase, Companc to race Starworks Audi in IMSA
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/companc-haase-starworks-audi-daytona/4317253/?nrt=207

Nielsen added to all-female MSR Rolex 24 lineup
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/nielsen-daytona-all-female-msr/4317683/?nrt=207

last summer's GT race at VIR

I know.  Yours truly, missed a race, last year, in the overlap between FIA WEC and IMSA, at Silverstone and Virginia International Raceway, respectively, for the all GT event for IMSA at VIR.  My hope is, after the Roar Before the Rolex 24, to cover that event, and I am also hopefully of providing again this year, full coverage of the Rolex 24 itself, in it's 57th renewal.  So, stay tuned for more coverage, as there is lots and lots to come.