more IMSA news

More IMSA news, from the WeatherTech Championship even while there is no racing going on.

Taylor, Penske Still Working Despite Racing Downtime

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/taylor-team-penske-still-working-despite-racing-downtime/

The latest installment of Racers In Isolation, featuring Harry Tincknell, factory Mazda DPi driver.

Racers in Isolation: Harry Tincknell
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/racers-in-isolation-harry-tincknell/

WRT “Interested” in LMDh After Audi’s DTM Exit Call

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wrt-interested-in-lmdh-after-audi-dtm-exit-call/

Montecalvo Juggling Work, Race Life Balance
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/montecalvo-juggling-work-race-life-balance/

Lime Rock Event Cancelled

In a story from a couple of weeks ago that yours truly could not get to until now, SRO has been forced to cancel the planned Lime Rock touring car race festival due to lack of an available date to reschedule the race.

https://sportscar365.com/sro/gt4-america/lime-rock-event-will-not-be-rescheduled/

Racers in Isolation: Albert Costa

Albert Costa takes a break from doing chores in his race overalls to answer our questions...

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/racers-in-isolation-albert-costa/

Double Stint: Esports Recap; News Roundup (4-28-20)

The latest Double Stint Podcast featuring a news roundup and recapping the latest in Sim Racing.

https://sportscar365.com/podcasts/double-stint-eracing-recap-news-roundup/

Racers in Isolation: Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis is the latest driver up in the Racers In Isolation series...

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/racers-in-isolation-michael-lewis/

upcoming blog entries

Yours truly, with no racing going on right now due to the virus pandemic, plans to catalog a couple of older races, that are not directly sports car events, but, they are 24 hour races.  Two editions of the 24 Hours of Spa Francorchamps, when the race was run exclusively as a touring car event, well before the modern GT3 era.  They are relevant, especially now since touring car and sports car racing are somewhat intertwined due to the great success of the TCR global touring car formula as we have seen in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, and also in SRO America in the TC/TCR/TCA division.  Stay tuned, for full race reports, on both the 1985 and 1988 runnings of the Spa 24 Hours, when the race was the event to win in international touring car racing, coming up soon here, on Endurance... The Sports Car Racing Blog.

Weekly Racing Roundup (4-27-20)

Porsche Supercup and Trans Am esports reports plus more news from the past week...

https://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-4-27-20/

Ricky Taylor, Trent Hindman, Acura, and Ride Swaps

Recently Ricky Taylor and Trent Hindman, Acura factory drivers, had a chance to drive each other’s cars with Hindman test driving the ARX-05 Daytona Prototype International race car, and Taylor driving the NSX GT3 GT Daytona car.

Trent Hindman says he was amazed by the experience of driving a prototype.

Hindman: “Blown Away” by Acura DPi Experience

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/hindman-unbelievable-experience-driving-acura-dpi/

24H Spa Rescheduled To October

Spa 24 moves to Oct. 22-25 adding to busy October moth of rescheduled racing...

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/24h-spa-rescheduled-to-oct-22-25/

RACE REWIND: Spa 2019

Watch the full-length replay from last year's Total 6 Hours of Spa WEC race...

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/race-rewind-spa-2019/

In Memoriam: Ricardo Divila

Legendary Engineer Divila Passes Away at 74

Famed engineer, designer Ricard Divila passes away after short illness at the age of 74...

https://sportscar365.com/industry/legendary-engineer-divila-passes-away/

Rest In Peace, Ricardo Divila.

Five of the Best Sports Car Races at Spa

Sportscar365 picks out the five most memorable sports car races at Spa Francorchamps...

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/five-of-the-best-spa-francorchamps-sports-car-races/

“Vital” new LMDh prototype rules to be revealed in two weeks

Big news!  Breaking news!  The platform for the rules for LMDh, that we were supposed to hear about at Sebring before the pandemic hit our world, could be revealed in the next couple of weeks.  Details via motorsport.com.

https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/imsa-wec-lmdh-prototype-rules-new/4784507/?nrt=207

French Startup Targeting Le Mans 2023 with Bio-Methane Car

All-French initiative working towards Garage 56 Le Mans entry with innovative hypercar...

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/french-company-targeting-le-mans-2023-with-bio-methane-car/

WEC Talk: Nicki Thiim, Pascal Zurlinden & More

The latest WEC Talk podcast with host Martin Haven, featuring Nicki Thiim, driver for Aston Martin, Porsche’s Pascal Zurlinden, and Goodyear Tire’s Ben Crawley.

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-talk-nicki-thiim-pascal-zurlinden-more/

Racer's In Isolation: Sebastien Buemi

Continuing with yet another episode of Racer's In Isolation, from Sportscar365.  This installment features Toyota World Endurance Championship factory driver, Sebastien Buemi.  Sebastien Buemi on spending time with family and keeping sharp whilst under lockdown...

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/racers-in-isolation-sebastien-buemi/

Racer's in Isolation: Dries Vanthoor

Another installment of the Sportscar365 Racer's in Isolation series, featuring Dries Vanthoor.  Dries Vanthoor on how he's passing the time during lockdown and his motorsport wish list...

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/racers-in-isolation-dries-vanthoor/

IMSA "Cars Are Stars" Episode 4: Acura

It’s time for the next installment in our IMSA.com video series highlighting the technology and on-track accomplishments of each of the 17 manufacturers competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. The star of today’s episode is Acura, which enjoyed a banner WeatherTech Championship season in 2019 with titles in both the Daytona Prototype international (DPi) and GT Daytona (GTD) classes. It was the latest chapter in a long history of success in IMSA dating back to the early 1990s.

FIA WEC news

The latest news from the FIA World Endurance Championship.

TMG Rebranded to Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/tmg-rebranded-to-toyota-gazoo-racing-europe/

Glickenhaus to Use Pipo Moteurs Engine for Le Mans Hypercar
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/glickenhaus-to-use-pipo-moteurs-engine-for-le-mans-hypercar/

WEC Will Run Behind Closed Doors If Necessary
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-will-run-behind-closed-doors-if-necessary/

Neveu: Calendar Shuffle “Likely To Benefit” LMH Entrants
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/neveu-calendar-shuffle-likely-to-benefit-lmh-entrants/

Racers in Isolation: Taylor Hagler

Another installment of Racers in Isolation, with Michelin Pilot Challenge driver, Taylor Hagler.

Michelin Pilot Challenge driver Taylor Hagler checks in from her home in San Antonio, Texas.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/racers-in-isolation-taylor-hagler/

Armbruster: Porsche Pyramid Provides Platform for Every Level

Club racing generating increased focus in Porsche Motorsport North America pyramid...

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/porsche-pyramid-provides-platform-for-every-level/

Racers in Isolation: Kyle Marcelli

Another installment of Racer's in Isolation.

Kyle Marcelli on his 'teacup' pet dog, daily driver, and what he would do as President of SRO America for a day...

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-america/racers-in-isolation-kyle-marcelli/

IMSA "Cars Are Stars" Episode 3: Lexus

A bonus.  A two-for-one sale, on IMSA's "Cars Are Stars" feature, for this Tuesday.  Next up, Lexus.
It’s time for the next installment in our IMSA.com video series highlighting the technology and on-track accomplishments of each of the 17 manufacturers competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. Today’s episode focuses on Lexus, which currently competes in the WeatherTech Championship GT Daytona (GTD) class with a pair of RC F GT3 entries fielded by the AIM Vasser Sullivan team. Read the story here: https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/04/21/...

IMSA "Cars Are Stars" - Episode 2: BMW

We’re kicking off a new IMSA.com video series this week where we’ll highlight the technology and on-track accomplishments of each of the 17 manufacturers competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. The second episode features BMW, back-to-back winners of the Rolex 24 At Daytona (2019 & 2020) and nearly 200 wins in IMSA competition.  https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/04/15/...

Double Stint: Spa and LMDh Analysis; Listener Questions (4-21-20)

The latest Double Stint Podcast recapping news of the week in sports car racing.

https://sportscar365.com/podcasts/double-stint-spa-24-postponed-listener-questions/

Weekly Racing Roundup (4-20-20)

Porsche Supercup esports report, racing drivers' charity run, esports news and more...

https://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-4-20-20/

RACE REWIND: Monza 2012

With no GTWC Europe race today, revisit Monza's opening round from the 2012 season.

The rain fell in Monza, for this one.  That's for sure.  David Addison is in the commentary box, to take you through all the action, as we witness the debut, in a car, for the first time of multiple MotoGP world motorcycle racing champion, Valentino Rossi.  Valentino Rossi contested the event at the wheel of a Kessel Ferrari, making the first of two special guest appearances during the 2012 campaign. With plenty of other storylines running throughout an exciting event, it is the ideal race to revisit.

news from the sports car racing industry, particularly, GT racing

Some industry related news, from the sports car racing world, and particularly, GT racing, you can use, and should be aware of.

Sanna Predicting National Championships to Restart First (Monday, April 13th)
https://sportscar365.com/industry/sanna-predicting-national-championships-to-restart-first/

Ratel: GT Racing "Strong Enough" to Go Through The Storm" (Wednesday, April 15th)
https://sportscar365.com/industry/ratel-gt-racing-strong-enough-to-go-through-the-storm/

Dufour: Racing in 2020 Vital to Preserve Jobs (Friday, April 17th)
https://sportscar365.com/industry/dufour-racing-in-2020-vital-to-preserve-jobs/

IMSA could resume season with closed door races

The IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship could resume its 2020 season without spectators.

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/weathertech-close-door-races-possible/4781760/

RACE REWIND: Long Beach 2019

This weekend we were supposed to be in Long Beach, California, for the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix of Long Beach, and for obvious reasons, we're not.  But, you can watch the full replay of last year's race, at the link below.  We join IMSA Radio, for the call, with John Hindhaugh and Jeremy Shaw in the broadcast booth, and Shea Adam in the pit lane.

https://sportscar365.com/features/videos/race-rewind-long-beach-2019/

Racers in Isolation: Ryan Eversley

Michelin Pilot Challenge LA World Honda driver in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, Ryan Eversley is the next profile in the Sportscar365 Racer's In Isolation series.

Ryan Eversley on his first job, airline miles, bucket list races, and his favorite chores...

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/racers-in-isolation-ryan-eversley/

FIA WEC news in brief

More headlines from the FIA World Endurance Championship.  The first of these, is that they are still planning to race at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium, come August, even with what we are seeing with social distancing and large event restrictions due to the virus pandemic.  We wonder, should racing get back to normal?  Will it?  Should life get back to normal?  Will it?

WEC Still Planning for Spa August Race
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-still-planning-for-for-spa-august-race/

Another installment of the Sportscar365 Racer's In Isolation series.  The latest interview is with Tom Dillmann, the Frenchman who drives for ByKolles Racing in the FIA WEC.

Racer's in Isolation: Tom Dillmann
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/racers-in-isolation-tom-dillmann/

Check out the WEC Talk Podcast, the latest installment.

WEC Talk: Brendon Hartley, Ben Keating & News Roundup
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-talk-brendon-hartley-ben-keating-more/

NLS Aiming to Start Seasom in June Behind Closed Doors

NLS series looking to start season in June despite German ban on public events until Aug. 31...

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/n24/nls-aiming-to-start-season-in-june-behind-closed-doors/

Doonan: Combined Events With IndyCar, SRO America Possible

IMSA President John Doonan open to possible IndyCar, SRO America weekends...

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/doonan-combined-events-with-indycar-sro-possible/

VANTHOOR: Larry in Lockdown

Laurens Vanthoor, Porsche factory driver, reporting and publishing his latest column about how weird it is for him as a racing driver to be in quarantine during these strange times.

https://sportscar365.com/features/commentary/vanthoor-larry-in-lockdown/

IMSA, ACO Making “Progress With Sensitivity” on LMDh Regs

IMSA President John Doonan provides provides update on LMDh regulations to Midweek Motorsport...

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/imsa-aco-making-progress-with-sensitivity-on-lmdh-regs/

It is also linked in the article.  But here is John Doonan's interview on Midweek Motorsport.

http://www.radiolemans.co/2020/04/15/midweek-motorsport-series-15-episode-15/

24H Spa Postponed

Mass public gathering restrictions forces postponement of IGTC/GTWC Europe enduro…

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/24h-spa-postponed/ 

Racer's in Isolation: Tommy Milner

Another installment of the Racer's In Isolation series from Sportscar365, featuring Corvette Racing's Tommy Milner.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/racers-in-isolation-tommy-milner/

Laurens Vanthoor: Family man and full-throttle virtuoso

An IMSA profile of Porsche factory driver, Laurens Vanthoor.

https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/04/08/laurens-vanthoor-family-man-and-full-throttle-virtuoso/

Double Stint: Rebellion’s Future; Schedule Updates (4-14-20)

The latest Double Stint Podcast, with calendar updates, and the future of Rebellion Racing, which will exit LMP1, but may go GT3 racing next year.

https://sportscar365.com/podcasts/double-stint-rebellions-future-schedule-updates/

Sausset Team Withdraws Garage 56 Entry

The team of racing drivers with disabilities, who were to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, have cancelled their entry. The reason is simply the major impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/sausset-team-withdraws-garage-56-le-mans-entry/

Racer's In Isolation: Mike Conway

Continuing the Racer's In Isolation series from Sportscar365.  The latest interview is with Toyota factory driver in the FIA World Endurance Championship, and sometimes endurance driver for Action Express Racing in IMSA, Mike Conway.

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/racers-in-isolation-mike-conway/

Racer’s in Isolation: Colin Braun

Another installment of the Racer’s in Isolation series, featuring Colin Braun.

Colin Braun on his return to Sim racing, new boxer/pitbull mix dog, and memorable mid-race team radio story...

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/racers-in-isolation-colin-braun/

Weekly Racing Roundup (4-13-20)

Motorsport’s aid to the COVID-19 relief effort, calendar changes and other news...

https://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-4-13-20/

ACO Confirms Extended Practice Sessions; Scrutineering Moved

24 Hours of Le Mans competitors to get more track time in revised race-week schedule...

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/aco-confirms-extended-practice-sessions-scrutineering-moved-to-circuit/

more IMSA news

As we await the resumption of the racing season, assuming there will be one, more news from the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship.

We know this news already.  The Detroit Grand Prix is cancelled, and we hope to resume racing for IMSA at Watkins Glen the last weekend in June.

Detroit GP Cancelled, No Season Restart Until Watkins Glen

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/detroit-canceled-no-season-restart-until-watkins-glen/

Grasser Growing Crew to Handle Busy Rescheduled Calendars

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/grasser-growing-crew-to-handle-busy-rescheduled-calendars/

Another installment of the Racer’s In Isolation series, featuring Renger van der Zande.

Racer’s In Isolation: Renger van der Zande
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/racers-in-isolation-renger-van-der-zande/

GT World Challenge Europe news

News from SRO GT World Challenge Europe.

Barnicoat Joins Al Khalifa in 2 Seas McLaren
https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/barnicoat-joins-al-khalifa-in-2-seas-mclaren/

Another installment of the Racer’s in Isolation series, featuring Maro Engel.

Racers in Isolation: Maro Engel
https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/racers-in-isolation-maro-engel/

Rebellion Eyeing GT3 Program after WEC Exit
https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/rebellion-eyeing-gt3-program-after-wec-exit/

IMSA “Cars Are Stars” - Episode 1: Cadillac

We’re kicking off a new IMSA.com video series this week where we’ll highlight the technology and on-track accomplishments of each of the 17 manufacturers competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. The first episode features Cadillac, winners of the Rolex 24 At Daytona each of the past four years and two-time WeatherTech Championship manufacturer, team and driver champions.

GT World Challenge America Headlines

Here's some of the latest news from GT World Challenge America.

Trent Hindman's latest column.

HINDMAN: Eastbound and Down...
https://sportscar365.com/features/commentary/hindman-eastbound-and-down/

Ratel: Late June the "Earliest" GTWC Can Return to Action

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/ratel-late-june-the-earliest-gtwc-can-return-to-action/

CTMP Victoria Day Speedfest Postponed

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-america/ctmp-victoria-day-speedfest-postponed/

Another installment of the Sportscar365 Racers in Isolation series, with Ryan Dalziel.

Racers In Isolation: Ryan Dalziel
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/racers-in-isolation-ryan-dalziel/

In case you missed it (this story has been published already, as a standalone article), IndyCar will race alongside the Intercontinental GT Challenge/GT World Challenge America 8 Hours of Indianapolis, if the race happens.

IndyCar Joins Indy 8H Weekend; Race to Pay GTWC Points

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-america/indycar-to-race-on-indy-8h-weekend-race-to-pay-gtwc-points/

Eurointernational Set to Receive RWR Riley LMP2 for Prep

Eurointernational to receive Rick Ware Riley Mk. 30 Gibson LMP2 car for 24H Le Mans prep...

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/eurointernational-set-to-receive-rwr-riley-lmp2/

Rebellion Could Shift LMP1 Swansong to Bahrain Finale

Rebellion CEO says the team is aiming to race beyond Le Mans to complete the WEC season...

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/rebellion-could-shift-lmp1-swansong-to-bahrain-finale/

1995 Rolex 24 at Daytona

More classic endurance sports car racing to get you through this pause in real world racing that we are currently going through.  Here is the highlights program on ESPN of the 1995 Rolex 24 at Daytona, a race that has become a classic for more reasons than one.  We join ESPN and their commentary team, who, instead of being in the broadcast booth, are down trackside taking in all the racing action as they bring it to you.  We join the play by play team of Bob Varsha, Derek Daly, and Marty Reid.

FYI, it is preferable because of the sound quality, since this race has been digitized off of a VHS tape by uploader Dave W., to watch and enjoy the action on a mobile device or, if you have really, really good computer or hi fi speakers, to get the full experience.  Enjoy.

Race Replay: SRO E-Sports GT Series Charity Challenge

SRO E-Sports Monza Charity Challenge Grand Final.  We join the commentary team of David Addison, Jack Nichols, Ben Constanduros, and John Watson, for all the action.

24H Spa End-of-July Date Currently a “Question Mark”

Spa IGTC round may need to change, while SRO has no current plans to move 10H Suzuka...

https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/24h-spa-end-of-july-date-a-question-mark/

IndyCar Joins Indy 8H Weekend; Race to Pay GTWC Points

IndyCar to share weekend with IGTC at Indy, race to pay points for GTWC America...

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-america/indycar-to-race-on-indy-8h-weekend-race-to-pay-gtwc-points/

more FIA WEC news

Scheduling method changes, and more, are coming, as the FIA World Endurance Championship susses out it's future after the world hopefully gets through this horrendous pandemic we are now facing.

Bahrain as Season Finale in Revised 2019-20 schedule

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bahrain-as-season-finale-in-revised-2019-20-schedule/

WEC Reverts to Calendar Year Season Beginning in 2021

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec-reverts-to-calendar-year-season-for-2021/

Flohr's Company Offering Flights to Help Battle Pandemic

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/gte-racer-flohrs-company-offers-flights-to-help-battle-pandemic/

Neveu: "We Have to Be Prepared" for "Huge" Economic Crisis

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/neveu-we-have-to-be-prepared-for-economic-crisis/

Best Moments from First Part of 2019-2020 Season

The latest Double Stint Podcast, looking at the reshuffling of the FIA World Endurance Championship race calendar.

Double Stint: WEC Calendar Overhaul; Detroit GP Cancelled (4-7-20)

https://sportscar365.com/podcasts/double-stint-detroit-gp-canceled-schedule-changes/

Another Racer’s In Isolation feature.  This time, featuring Aston Martin’s Nicki Thiim.

Racer’s in Isolation: Nicki Thiim
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/racers-in-isolation-nicki-thiim/

Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Canceled for 2020

The Detroit Grand Prix has been cancelled for 2020.  No race at Belle Isle this year.  We will wait for 2021.

https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/04/06/chevrolet-detroit-grand-prix-presented-by-lear-canceled-for-2020/

Weekly Racing Roundup (4-6-20)

Latest updates of COVID-19's impact on motorsport, plus more news from the past week...

https://sportscar365.com/features/roundup/weekly-racing-roundup-4-6-20/

Varsha Diagnosed With Coronavirus Amid Cancer Fight

Prayers for one of our colleagues in the sports car racing world, ace broadcaster, Mr. Bob Varsha, who, on top of being treated currently for prostate cancer, has also been diagnosed with Coronavirus.  Get well soon, Mr. Varsha.  We're pulling for you, mate.

https://sportscar365.com/industry/varsha-diagnosed-with-coronavirus-amid-cancer-fight/

DeltaWing Raced a Fine Line between Foolhardy and Genius

From 2012 through 2016, the odd-looking race car struggled to find it's place - and acceptance.

https://www.autoweek.com/racing/more-racing/a31993600/deltawing-raced-between-foolhardy-and-genius/?fbclid=IwAR3xbDoTaRTCgugCGg60_fQiff1th27x_Q_gchAb5ho4qTRN3cpe4sJddX0

Revised 2020 Sports Car Racing Calendars

The definitive guide via Sportscar365, for rescheduled sports car races around the world.

https://sportscar365.com/industry/revised-2020-sports-car-racing-calendars/

Sports car racing fans, stay safe, and stay well.

IMSA Sebring SuperSaturday on iRacing

What do drivers who cannot drive their real race cars during the Coronavirus pandemic do with their downtime?  They go iRacing of course.  Here's highlights, and the full race broadcast, of the IMSA Super Sebring Saturday iRacing event.  GTLM cars will feature prominently in this virtual motor race.  No sunset today as we run this virtual motor race in the afternoon, so we will see the sunshine and blue skies.  John Hindhaugh, Nick Damon, and Ben Constanduros call all the action from the broadcast booth.

IMSA iRacing Pro Series To Bring Bi-Weekly Thursday Night Racing Action Starting April 16

A full on IMSA iRacing series is starting soon, thanks to the success of the IMSA SuperSaturday on iRacing event that took place a few weeks ago in place of the real 12 Hours of Sebring that will be run in November.  More news about the Sebring iRacing event, coming in a related post.

https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/04/03/imsa-iracing-pro-series-to-bring-bi-weekly-thursday-night-racing-action-starting-april-16/

Racer's In Isolation: Kelvin van der Linde

An interview with Audi Sport Customer Racing factory driver, Kelvin van der Linde, and something about fast food secrets.

https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/racers-in-isolation-kelvin-van-der-linde/

Racer's In Isolation: Marco Mapelli

Another interview for Racer's In Isolation, this time with 2019 GT World Challenge Europe champion, Marco Mapelli.

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/racers-in-isolation-marco-mapelli/

Races to be Featured on NBCSN’s “Racing Week In America”

IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship races set to air on NBCSN next week...

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/imsa-action-to-be-featured-in-racing-week-in-america-on-nbcsn/

Porsche: "Too Early" to Say if LMDh Could Run Alongside GTE

Porsche's Pascal Zurlinden reaffirms LMDh interest; cohabitation with GTE program "an option"...

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/porsche-too-early-to-say-if-lmdh-could-run-alongside-gt-program/

Racers in Isolation: James Calado

Another installment of Racer's in Isolation, from Sportscar365, for your Thursday.  FIA World Endurance Championship Ferrari factory driver, James Calado, talks about how he is dealing with the motorsports dry spell.

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/racers-in-isolation-james-calado/

Racer’s In Isolation: Pipo Derani

Pipo Derani, driver for Action Express Racing in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship, checks in with Sportscar365 for their Racers In Isolation series of feature stories from his home on the island of Ilhabela off the coast of São Paulo in Brazil.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/racers-in-isolation-pipo-derani/

Racer’s In Isolation: Toni Vilander

More from the Sportscar365 Racer’s In Isolation series.  An interview with Toni Vilander driving for Scuderia Corsa Ferrari in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship GT Daytona class.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/racers-in-isolation-toni-vilander/

Sebring 1974 - The Year the Track Fell Silent, but the Party Went On

Much like we are dealing with no racing right now in these strange times, back in 1974, due to the fuel crisis, the 12 Hours of Sebring race, was cancelled.  But, that year, fans still showed up at the track, just for the party in Green Park, to have a good time.

https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/03/27/sebring-1974-the-year-the-track-fell-silent-but-the-party-went-on/

Looking forward to this year's 68th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring, being the finale of the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship, coming up in November, from November 10th-14th.

more IMSA updates

A couple of IMSA and FIA WEC related stories from motorsport.com, stories that may be being reiterated but are still very relevant in this time when we have no actual racing going on due to the increasing severity of the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

Mid-Ohio confirms its May IMSA round is postponed
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/mid-ohio-postpones-imsa-race/4763718/

IMSA aims to "conduct complete seasons" for all series
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/imsa-aims-full-2020-season/4764635/?nrt=207

It has been confirmed through IndyCar that the Long Beach Grand Prix has indeed been cancelled due to COVID-19 Coronavirus.

Mazda switches from Joest to Multimatic for remainder of 2020
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/mazda-multimatic-joest-switch-2020/4770940/?nrt=207

IMSA reveals updates to its 2020 race schedule
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/imsa-updates-2020-race-schedule/4772893/?nrt=207

Porsche is going to evaluate whether or not they will enter the new LMDh category in both IMSA and the FIA WEC.

Porsche will formally evaluate WEC/IMSA LMDh entry
https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/porsche-evaluate-lmdh-entry-imsa/4774863/?nrt=207