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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Sports car fans and stakeholders can be forgiven for thinking the holidays have come early. Teams and manufacturers have unleashed a flurry of announcements over the last week or so, prior to the full release of the 2025 Roar Before the Rolex 24 entry list.
That in mind, here’s a recap of what has all been announced in the last week: (more…)
BATAVIA, Ohio, (December 12, 2024) – Celebrating 25 years of excellence, Wright Motorsports is proud to announce its entry into the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. The team will field the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R with the dynamic duo of Adam Adelson and Elliott Skeer returning as full-season drivers, joined by endurance specialists Tom Sargent and Ayhancan Güven. (more…)
Shane van Gisbergen, Connor Zilisch, Scott McLaughlin and Ben Keating Will Pilot the No. 91 “Trackhouse by TF Sport” Corvette
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – With NASCAR and MotoGP teams in its portfolio, Trackhouse Racing announced today it will expand to a new racing series in January when it partners with TF Sport to field a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R in the GT Daytona (GTD) PRO class for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s 63rd annual Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 25-26. (more…)
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (December 11, 2024) – AO Racing’s beloved dragon, Spike, is ready to spread his wings for his sophomore season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The team has unveiled an impressive driver lineup for its seven-race campaign, led by returning driver PJ Hyett in the distinctive purple-and-orange LMP2 machine. Four-time IMSA Champion Dane Cameron will join Hyett for the full-season effort, while Jonny Edgar and Christian Rasmussen round out the roster for endurance events, including the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona. (more…)
Making Dreams a Reality; Ellis to Pilot the No. 71 Chevrolet Full-Time in 2025
Lake Wales, Fla., (December 6, 2024) – As DGM Racing and Ryan Ellis prepare for their first full season together, the team plans to debut a new number – one made possible by the unwavering support of Sweetwater Construction. To signify a fresh start for the Virginia-native, DGM Racing introduces the No. 71 to the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS), a number that feels like home for Ellis. (more…)
Statesville, N.C. (December 6, 2024) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport (JAR-BA) announced today its driver lineup for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. The team will feature the return of Jeb Burton for his third consecutive year in the No. 27 Chevrolet, alongside the addition of Blaine Perkins who will take the wheel of the No. 31 Chevrolet. (more…)
IMSA’s Earliest Golden Eras to be Celebrated Annually at IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Daytona Opener
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (December 5, 2024) – The earliest golden eras of IMSA’s success will now share the spotlight at each year’s Rolex 24 At Daytona as IMSA celebrates its past while continuing to write the next and greatest chapter yet in the history of sports car racing in North America with the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. (more…)
Team Names Multiple-Race Winner Mike Cook as Technical Director; Lands Aussie Andrew Dickeson as Crew Chief for Ty Dillon and Reunites Veteran AJ Allmendinger with Crew Chief Trent Owens
WELCOME, N.C. (December 5, 2024) – The winds of change continue to sweep through Kaulig Racing, as it announced major competition leadership moves for the upcoming 2025 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season. (more…)
ST. CHARLES, Ill., (December 5, 2024) — AO Racing has officially confirmed its return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the 2025 season, bringing Rexy, the beloved Porsche 911 GT3 “Rawr,” back to the GTD PRO class. With an all-star lineup in place, the team is ready to defend its championship title. Laurin Heinrich, the 2024 Drivers’ Champion returns to continue building on the success of last season. Joining him for the full campaign is Klaus Bachler, with two-time European Le Mans Series champion Alessio Picariello rounding out the trio for endurance rounds. (more…)
Statesville, N.C. (December 3, 2024) McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR) announced today that Connor Mosack will contest his first full NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) campaign with the organization in 2025. Mosack, 25, from Charlotte, N.C., has 11 prior NCTS starts and will compete for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors as he pursues his first-career playoff berth.
