Wednesday, July 3, 2024

How Aston Martin WON the Centenary 24 Hours of Spa

 


From Formula Jonah.

Aston Martin just achieved a major result in the world of endurance racing. The Comtoyou Vanatge GT3 took victory during the Centenary addition of the 24 Hours of Spa that took place in 2024. But how did Aston Martin secure this result? And why is this win so special? Well in this video that is exactly what I talk about. 


Estre vs. Pier Guidi Full Battle at Le Mans ⚔️ | 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans | FIA WEC




The full battle between KΓ©vin Estre and Alessandro Pier Guidi in the fight for P4 at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans.




40 Minutes of Le Mans Highlights 🍿 | 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans | FIA WEC

 


Watch the extended highlights of the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, round 4 of the FIA World Endurance Championship.


Tuesday, July 2, 2024

DOUBLE STINT: 24H Spa Recap; News Roundup & More (7-2-24)

Davey Euwema joins Jonathan Grace on this week's Double Stint episode...

https://sportscar365.com/podcasts/double-stint-24h-spa-recap-news-roundup-more-3/

Recapping the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen

Recapping everything, in case you missed it, from the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen, via the official IMSA website.

Pre-Race News:

What to Watch For: Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen

IMSA and NBC Sports Announce Media Rights Extension

Risi Ready to Keep It's Strong Michelin Endurance Cup Run Rolling


Qualifying Report:

Deletraz Leads Fast GTP Field at Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen

Race Recap:

No. 7 Penske Porsche Leads Wet Sahlen's Six Hours at Midpoint


No. 7 Penske Porsche Outlasts Weather, Competition to Win at Watkins Glen


Heart of Racing Team Gunning for Championship with Win at The Glen


Post-Race News:

Nasr, Cameron Find Porsche Redemption at Watkins Glen

Check Out Watkins Glen Race Results and Points Standings Here!


Three Takeaways: Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen





IMSA 2024 Watkins Glen Race Review

 


From Formula Jonah.  

The 6th round of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech Championship season is complete and what a race it was at Watkins Glen! So much happened including amazing on track racing, strategies, crashes, rain, surprise performances, celebrations, heartbreaks, and much more! This video explains everything that happened. This is the race review for the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen!


Wild Weather Creates Chaos at the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen

 


From Off in the Esses.  A recap of the wild and crazy 6 Hours of Watkins Glen from Watkins Glen International Raceway in Watkins Glen, New York, for the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship a couple of weekends ago.  

Monday, July 1, 2024

Reminiscing About the History of the 24 Hours of Spa on the centenary of the great race

On the centenary occasion of the 24 Hours of Spa, not only was the main race the draw of the crowd who came to watch and the fans who tuned in on SRO GTWorld, there were also exhibition races honoring the history and the legacy of the great race, with classic touring cars and classic GT cars both being represented for each era of the Spa 24 Hours.  Remember, this race began as an event primarily for touring cars and that continued unabated pretty much from the 1960s right up until the year 2000, when, of all things, a Peugeot 306 diesel hatchback economy car won the race overall, not once, but twice.  Finally, in 2001, that is when Stephane Ratel and his group of visionaries decided that the Spa 24 Hours needed a refresh, and Grand Touring cars would become the central focus of the event as they have been now for the better part of two decades.

So, here are the qualifying sessions for, and the exhibition races themselves.  David Addison, John Watson, and a special guest, Pierre Dieudonne, call the action for these myriads of nostalgic trips down memory lane.  Enjoy.




24 Hours of Spa Race Recap & Post-Race News

The race recap and post-race news from a wild, thrilling centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Spa.

Race Recap:

Auer Captures Lead in 24H Spa Opening Hour

Drudi Leads 24H Spa After Four Hours

Heavy Rain Triggers Safety Car After Seven Hours


Racing Resumed; Jaminet Leads After Ten Hours

Van der Linde Leads 24H Spa at Halfway

Bachler Passes Perera for Lead With Nine Hours to Go


Pure Racing's Sturm Crashes Out in Hour 17

Farfus Leads Sorensen Entering Final Hours

Comtoyou Aston Wins 24H Spa After AF Corse Pit Drama


Post-Race News:

Pier Guidi Unaware of Pit Lane Blockage During Final Stop


Kurtz Hails Pro-Am Class Win in "War of Attrition"

Thiim: Comtoyou Did "Perfect Job" Despite Also Being "Lucky"


SRO boss Stephane Ratel explains the rationale for making the revival of the Suzuka, Japan round of the IGTC for next year, a 1,000-kilometer race instead of a ten hour event.  

Ratel Targeting 25-Car Grid for Suzuka 1,000km Revival

Farfus: Puncture Timing "Bitter Pill" for ROWE

Spa Post-Race Notebook


Watch the Full-Length Replay of Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa

The full race replay of the 24 Hours of Spa on SRO GTWorld.  David Addison, Ryan Myrehn, John Watson, Ben Constanduros (in the booth and the pit lane), Bruce Jones, and Martin Haven call all the action from the broadcast booth, with Ryan, Ben, and Antonia Rankin all reporting from the pit lane at various parts of the race action.

https://sportscar365.com/sro/world-challenge-europe/live-video-crowdstrike-24-spa/