pre-race news from Road America

Sunday was the day of the race at Road America.  But, before we get there, we must cover loads of news coming out of the IMSA "State of The Series" address which was posted here on video, yesterday, and general news from the race weekend at this legendary venue.

WeatherTech Night of Champions Set for Oct. 13
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/weathertech-night-of-champions-set-for-oct-13/

Milner to Return to Corvette for Road America
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/milner-to-return-to-corvette-for-road-america/

Michelin Inside The Role: Engineers
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/michelin-inside-the-role-engineers/

Ryan Hardwick will not be able to drive for the remainder of 2019.  Corey Lewis, will take his place in the Paul Miller Racing Lamborghini.

Hardwick Ruled Out for Remainder of Season
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/hardwick-ruled-out-for-remainder-of-season/

Five IMSA Races Among "10Best" in USA Today Poll
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/five-imsa-races-among-10best-in-usa-today-poll/

Starworks Returns for Road America; On Race-By-Race Basis

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/starworks-returns-for-road-america-taking-race-to-race-approach/

Mazda-Seeking Three-Peat Heading into Road America
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/mazda-seeking-three-peat-heading-into-road-america/

Magnus to Run Reverse Livery at Road America
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/magnus-to-run-reverse-livery-at-road-america/

Former IMSA Driver Kitch is Real Artist of 'Racing in the Rain' film
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/former-imsa-driver-kitch-is-real-artist-of-racing-in-the-rain-film/

The latest Michelin IMSA Insider.

Michelin IMSA Insider: The Highs and Lows of Road America
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/michelin-imsa-insider-the-highs-and-lows-of-road-america/

ELMS Points Leader Van Uitert Eyeing IMSA Opportunities
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/van-uitert-eyeing-north-american-race-opportunities/

IMSA Rolls Into Road America, the longest circuit on the schedule, and a legendary palace of speed.

Taylor: WTR Can 'Take Risks' Based on Points Position
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/jordan-taylor-wtr-can-take-risks-at-road-america/

Road America Thursday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/road-america-thursday-notebook-8/

Action Express Closing In on 2020 Program
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/action-express-closing-in-on-2020-program/

Acura is at the top of the tree in Free Practice 1 at Road America.

Cameron Puts Acura on Top in Road America Practice 1
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/cameron-puts-acura-on-top-in-road-america-practice-1/

Ford will not run a program in Daytona Prototype International, next year.

Ford Rules Out DPi Program for 2020
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/ford-rules-out-dpi-for-2020/

Acura lead FP2 as well, locking out both practice sessions at Road America.

Penske Acura Locks Out Friday Times at Road America
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/penske-acuras-lock-out-friday-times-at-road-america/

A near identical race schedule for the 2020 season, for the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship, to this year's, has been released, and here it is.

2020 WeatherTech Championship Schedule Released
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/2020-weathertech-championship-schedule-released/

Look to the post published on Saturday, about the IMSA State of the Series press conference.  The video is linked.  Check it out.  You will find some very useful info about IMSA's future.

Road America Friday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/road-america-friday-notebook-8/

IMSA Confirms DPi 2022 Timeline
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/imsa-confirms-dpi-2022-timeline/

Sellers: Lewis to "Excel" in Expanded Paul Miller Role
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/sellers-lewis-to-excel-in-expanded-paul-miller-role/

Penske top practice at Road America, again, on Saturday morning.

Penske Acuras 1-2 in Saturday Morning Practice
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/penske-acuras-1-2-in-saturday-morning-practice/

Tom Blomqvist scores his first career pole in GT Le Mans as a BMW driver.

Blomqvist Scores First Career GTLM Pole for BMW
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/blomqvist-scores-first-career-gtlm-pole-for-bmw/

Dane Cameron gets overall pole at Road America.

Cameron Storms to Overall Pole in Acura Sweep
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/cameron-storms-to-road-america-pole-in-acura-front-row-sweep/

Check out the video of the qualifying replay from Road America.

Road America Qualifying Replay
https://sportscar365.com/features/videos/road-america-qualifying-replay-2/

Whoa!  A shocker in GT Le Mans!  BMW gets dinged with penalties for both cars, leaving Corvette on the class pole!

Both BMWs Penalized; Corvette Inherits GTLM Pole
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/both-bmws-penalized-corvette-inherits-gtlm-pole/

Road America Saturday Notebook
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/road-america-saturday-notebook-6/

Go for a ride around the 4 miles of the picturesque Road America circuit aboard a howling V8 turbo Ferrari with Cooper MacNeil.

A Lap of Road America with Cooper MacNeil
https://sportscar365.com/features/videos/a-lap-of-road-america-with-cooper-macneil/

Castroneves Paces Incident-Free Warmup
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/castroneves-paces-incident-free-warmup/

Cameron: Penske "Wary" of Rivals Despite Acura DPi Pace
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/cameron-penske-wary-of-rivals-despite-acura-dpi-pace/

Coverage of the race itself, is coming soon.  Stay tuned for that.