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Hyundai Announces 2025 IMSA Racing Program

by MikeJanuary 15, 2025

Hyundai to Enter Seven Elantra N TCR cars with Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA), Victor Gonzalez Racing, and Pegram Racing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Hyundai Motor America is set to field seven Hyundai Elantra N TCR entries in the 2025 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season in pursuit of a sixth-consecutive Manufacturers’ Championship title. Hyundai will once again be represented by the multi-championship-winning Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA), Victor Gonzalez Racing, and the newly announced Pegram Racing. (more…)

Racing on TV, Livestream: January 13-19

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 13, 2025

From Mike Pryson of Autoweek, here’s where to find this week’s action, highlighted by the Dakar Rally and the Chili Bowl:

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Aussie Trans Am Regular to Take United States Gamble

by MikeJanuary 13, 2025

Edan Thornburrow is gearing up to go to the United States in a bid to further his Trans Am career. The Sydneysider is set to test a TA2 car with F.A.S.T Auto Racing at Sebring International Raceway across January 20-21. Thornburrow is planning to contest the season-opener at the same circuit on February 20-23 with a view towards a full-time campaign. (more…)

Lime Rock – Sights & Sounds – 1992 Camel GT at Lime Rock Park (Video)

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 13, 2025

While perusing through YouTube, we were recommended this excellent fan footage of the 1992 Camel GT weekend at Lime Rock Park! Click in to get up close & personal with some of the fastest machines to grace Lime Rock Park. (more…)

Tales from the Lime Rock Tower: The Car & Driver Showroom Stock Challenge

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 13, 2025

In this two-part series originally appearing in The Knock Off, the official publication of the Mohawk-Hudson Region SCCA, long time track announcer Greg Rickes details the action & antics of the infamous Car & Driver Showroom Stock Challenge. (more…)

NASCAR Xfinity Racer Sammy Smith Joins Van der Steur for Pilot Challenge at Daytona

by MikeJanuary 11, 2025

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith will enter the Michelin Pilot Challenge BMW M Endurance Classic at Daytona on Jan. 24. (more…)

WeatherTech Joins “Trackhouse by TF Sport” at Rolex 24 in Daytona

by MikeJanuary 10, 2025

CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – WeatherTech will serve as the primary partner for the No. 91 “Trackhouse by TF Sport” Corvette driven by an all-star driver lineup when it competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s 63rd annual Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 25-26. (more…)

Kyle Larson and Jeff Gordon Approve Hendrick Motorsports Signing ‘Real Deal’ NASCAR Ace

by MikeJanuary 10, 2025

Hendrick Motorsports has made a splash in the offseason, signing 19-year-old rising star Corey Day to a multi-year contract. (more…)

Ford Evaluating IMSA GTP Program

by MikeJanuary 10, 2025

According to an article by Marshall Pruett on the Racer website, Ford is working on returning to the increasingly popular realm of prototype racing. (more…)

Kalle Rovanperä’s Battles Drift Icon Initial D On Japan’s Most Challenging Road (Video)

by MikeJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025

2-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä celebrates his passion for Japanese culture by battling local car culture icons through a series of challenges to face his idol – Initial D – on a winding mountain road in Japan. (more…)