Inside Team Perfect Circle's Return to Kyalami 9H

A look back at Team Perfect Circle's return to revived Kyalami 9 Hour...

Intercontinental GT Challenge headlines

It has been a couple weeks since there's been news of note from Intercontinental GT Challenge.  Now is the time to catch up on that.  Here's the latest.

BMW will be back in the IGTC in 2020.

BMW Set to Return for Second IGTC Season
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/bmw-set-to-return-for-second-igtc-season/

A story that was also included in a recent FIA WEC update, as they will not clash on their schedule, with the Bathurst 12 Hours, the opening event of IGTC 2020.

Campbell "Extremely Excited" by Resolved Bathurst, WEC Clash
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/campbell-extremely-excited-by-resolved-bathurst-wec-clash/

Dixon Linked to R-Motorsport Bathurst 12H Drive
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/dixon-linked-to-r-motorsport-bathurst-12h-drive/

Dixon Confirmed in R-Motorsport Bathurst 12H Entry
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/dixon-confirmed-in-r-motorsport-bathurst-12h-entry/

Absolute to Run Two Factory Porsche's at Bathurst 12H
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/absolute-to-run-two-factory-porsches-at-bathurst/

As it is with BMW, Honda has also confirmed it's return to the Intercontinental GT Challenge for 2020.

Honda Confirms IGTC Return
https://sportscar365.com/sro/igtc/honda-confirms-igtc-return/

Stay tuned for a couple more IGTC related feature stories/videos.  Those, are coming up.

IMSA 2020 BoP: An Explainer

Why does BoP (Balance of Performance) exist in sports car racing?  Here are some answers to this very complex question.

https://www.imsa.com/news/122019/imsa-2020-bop-explainer

IMSA news & Roar Before The Rolex 24 Entry List

More news from IMSA and the WeatherTech Sports Car Championship, for your Friday, plus the news we've been waiting for, a 40 car entry list for the Roar Before The Rolex 24.

IMSA Releases Daytona Starting BoP; Revised Process for 2020
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/imsa-releases-daytona-starting-bop-revised-process-for-2020/

Wright Confirms Single-Car Porsche GTD Effort for Daytona
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/wright-confirms-single-car-porsche-gtd-effort-for-daytona/

40 Entries for Roar Before 24
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/40-entries-for-roar-before-rolex-24/

Davison to Lead RWR Riley LMP2 Program for Endurance Cup
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/davison-to-lead-rwr-riley-lmp2-effort/

FIA WEC news (continued)

More news from the FIA World Endurance Championship.  The spigot has been turned on, as we now have a break between races before the season resumes in February at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

Aston Martin Finalizing Le Mans GTE-Pro Lineup
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/aston-martin-finalizing-le-mans-gte-pro-lineups/

Toyota to Give Buemi "Fair Consideration" to Skip Sebring
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-to-give-buemi-fair-consideration-to-skip-sebring/

A new pole qualifying format is announced for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.  'Hyperpole', specifically for the new Hypercar class.

New 'Hyperpole' Qualifying Format Announced
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/new-hyperpole-qualifying-format-announced/

The ACO has made changes to the procedure for automatic entries for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

ACO Revises Le Mans Auto Entry Process
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/aco-revises-le-mans-auto-entry-process/

Turner: Aston Martin Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar Will Be "Incredible"
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/turner-aston-valkyrie-lm-hypercar-will-be-incredible/

Drivers, Teams In Favor of 2020-21 Calendar Changes
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/drivers-teams-in-favor-of-2020-21-calendar-changes/

more IMSA headlines

We continue to examine headlines from IMSA, and the WeatherTech Sports Car Championship, including the news that Magnus Racing will be no more.

Newey Completes DragonSpeed Lineup for Daytona

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/newey-completes-dragonspeed-lineup-for-daytona/

Magnus Shuts Down; Potter, Lally to Drive GRT-Prepped Lambo

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/magnus-shuts-down-potter-lally-to-continue-in-grt-prepared-lambo/

New Starworks Oreca LMP2 Car Completes Shakedown
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/new-starworks-oreca-completes-shakedown/

Riberas, De Angelis Confirmed in Heart of Racing Aston Martin

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/riberas-de-angelis-confirmed-in-heart-of-racing-aston/

Juncos to skip Rolex 24; in doubt for 2020 IMSA season

Ricardo Juncos will not enter his car at the Rolex 24 next month, and hopes to have a new owner for the team so they can continue racing in the WeatherTech Championship.  We shall see.

https://racer.com/2019/12/18/juncos-to-skip-rolex-24-in-doubt-for-2020-imsa-season/?fbclid=IwAR18L_sUW28IHVHQ9DPVV0K3laxPZZlZUcYuOQx40kYnOSwOYMFQBp69dvA