Thursday, January 4, 2018

more IMSA headlines before this weekend's Roar Before The Rolex 24 test session

More headlines from IMSA, in preparation for the Roar Before The Rolex 24 test session for the 56th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona at the end of this month.  The test session starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday.

First Look at Spirit of Daytona Cadillac DPi
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/first-look-at-spirit-of-daytona-cadillac-dpi/

Vilander, Calado Complete Risi GTLM Lineup for Rolex 24
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/vilander-calado-complete-risi-gtlm-lineup-for-rolex-24/

Riley to Operate SunEnergy1 Racing
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/riley-to-operate-sunenergy1-racing/

D3+ Transformers to Miss Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/d3-transformers-to-miss-daytona/

Bennett: CORE Bringing Driver 'Firepower' in Prototype Debut
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/bennett-core-bringing-driver-firepower-in-prototype-debut/

Davis Joins Magnus for NAEC Races
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/davis-joins-magnus-for-naec-races/

Joest, Mazda Rebuild After Testing Accident
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/joest-mazda-rebuilds-after-testing-accident/

First Photos from Daytona as Teams Unload for Roar
http://sportscar365.com/features/photography/first-photos-from-daytona-as-teams-unload-for-roar/

Risi Poised for Partial Season Program
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/risi-poised-for-partial-season-program/

Daytona Thursday Notebook
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/daytona-thursday-notebook-5/

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

2018 Team-By-Team: Prototype

A rundown of the contenders in the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship Prototype field, as we begin the Daytona test session, tomorrow.  More class previews, to come.

https://www.imsa.com/news/012018/2018-team-team-prototype


FIA GT World Cup news

While on the subject of GT racing, another post.  It seems like an eternity since the race at Macau for the FIA GT World Cup.  But, since then, there has been news that has developed during the off season.

A proposal to race, this October, in a nation's cup for the best GT cars and drivers.

SRO Proposes 'GT3 Cup of Nations' Event for Sochi
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gt-world-cup/sro-proposes-gt3-cup-of-nations-concept-for-sochi/

Audi's Chris Reinke believes the championship race for the FIA GT World Cup ought to remain on the streets of Macau.

Reinke: "If You Go To Macau, You're Ready To Gamble"
http://sportscar365.com/other-series/gt-world-cup/reinke-if-you-go-to-macau-youre-ready-to-gamble/


Blancpain GT updates

In addition to stories coming from Intercontinental GT Challenge, there is also an update, right now, on Blancpain GT.

R-Motorsports Adds Martin, Thiim to Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/r-motorsport-adds-martin-thiim-to-blancpain-gt-lineup/

...and

Audi R8 LMS Cup Champ Picariello Targeting Expanded GT3 Effort

http://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpain-gt/audi-r8-lms-cup-champion-picariello-targeting-expanded-gt3-effort/

Intercontinental GT Challenge news

More developing headlines from the Intercontinental GT Challenge.

Davison Rejoins Competition Porsche Lineup for Bathurst 12H

http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/davison-rejoins-ice-break-competition-porsche-lineup-for-bathurst-12h/

Kobayashi in Goodsmile Mercedes for Suzuka 10H
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/kobayashi-in-goodsmile-mercedes-amg-gt3-for-suzuka-10h/

Craft-Bamboo Returns to Bathurst 12H with Factory Porsche Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/craft-bamboo-returns-to-bathurst-12h-with-factory-porsche-lineup/


Tuesday, January 2, 2018

more IMSA news

More IMSA headlines as we look ahead to the Roar Before the Rolex 24 this weekend.

Cindric, DeFrancesco Complete JDC-Miller Lineup for Daytona
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/cindric-defrancesco-complete-jdc-miller-lineup-for-daytona/

Cadillac to Debut Updated 5.5-Liter DPi Engine
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/cadillac-to-debut-updated-dpi-engine/

IMSA Sets Initial Balance of Performance
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/imsa-sets-roar-bop/

Fresh Liveries for MSR Acuras
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/fresh-liveries-for-msr-acura-gtd-cars/

Molina to Reinforce Risi Ferrari GTD Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/molina-to-reinforce-risi-ferrari-gtd-lineup/

Land Sets Rolex 24 Lineup
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/land-audi-sets-rolex-24-lineup/

The latest Double Stint Podcast, a preview of this weekend's Roar Before the Rolex 24, which is of course IMSA's official test session before the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Double Stint: News Recap; Roar Before 24 Preview (1-2-18)
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/double-stint-news-recap-roar-before-the-24-preview-1-2-18/