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IMSA Insider (Issue 602): Porsche and Aston Martin Specials and Mid-Ohio Weekend Wrap

by MikeJune 10, 2025

Selldorff Ascends to Maiden Michelin Pilot Challenge Win at Mid-Ohio
Turner BMW Wins O’Reilly Auto Parts 4 Hours of Mid-Ohio; Herta Hyundai Wins Fourth Straight in TCR

LEXINGTON, Ohio – Turner Motorsport has made a habit of developing drivers through its own internal ladder system and may have found its newest star Sunday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Francis Selldorff adds his name to the list of those rising American drivers in the Turner stable such as Robby Foley and Patrick Gallagher. Selldorff, co-driving the No. 95 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT4 EVO with Dillon Machavern, rose to the challenge of fending off an overflowing pool of more experienced IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge veterans to capture his first Grand Sport (GS) class win in Sunday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 4 Hours of Mid-Ohio.

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IMSA Insider (Issue 601): Michelin Pilot Challenge Headliner in IMSA Visit to Mid-Ohio

by MikeJune 5, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For nearly a decade, two IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge races run an additional two hours beyond the standard-length of two hours, but pack a similar punch of parity and picture-perfect finishes. Daytona International Speedway has hosted the most, with its BMW M Endurance Challenge race running to four hours every year since 2017, while Watkins Glen International, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Road America, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course have alternated the second.

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Grand Prix of Europe Races into Theaters August 22, 2025

by MikeMay 28, 2025

Starring Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Haley Atwell, Lenny Henry and Rob Beckett, Grand Prix of Europe is coming to theaters across North America on August 22, 2025 from Viva Kids!

Grand Prix of Europe revolves around Edda, a young mouse, who dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix. What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park and a win would save Ed’s title.

Click past the jump for the trailer for “Grand Prix of Europe”.

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Andy Lally Named Grand Marshal for Trans Am Memorial Day Classic, Bringing Career Full Circle

by Lou ModestinoMay 23, 2025

Ribbon Cutting, Inspiring Guests and a Tribute to America’s Heroes Round Out the Weekend Schedule at Lime Rock Park

LAKEVILLE, CT (21 MAY 2025) – When the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic returns to Lime Rock Park this weekend, it won’t just bring the thunder of American muscle. It will celebrate legacy, innovation and heart through a weekend full of racing that is sure to create countless special moments.

At the center of it all is Andy Lally, who returns to his home track in a new role as Grand Marshal and President of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. Lally, whose racing career began at Lime Rock 33 years ago, now comes full circle.

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2025 Formula 1® Grand Prix de Monaco on SiriusXM

by MikeMay 22, 2025

SiriusXM listeners get live turn-by-turn broadcast from Monaco on Sunday, May 25, plus exclusive pre- and post-race programming
SiriusXM’s Radio Monaco channel will broadcast “Live from Jimmy’z” on Sunday night, bringing listeners closer to the world-famous nightlife of Monte Carlo

NEW YORK – May 22, 2025 – SiriusXM will air live coverage of this weekend’s world-famous FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025, featuring the live turn-by-turn broadcast as well as pre- and post-race commentary airing on SiriusXM channel 81 and on the SiriusXM app.

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How Did New England Drivers Perform At Kansas And The Indy Grand Prix?

by Lou ModestinoMay 13, 2025

Kyle Larson won the Cup race. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished seventh and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 9th.

Carson Hocevar went to Victory Lane for the Craftsman Truck race while Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA came in fourth.

The Indy Cars offered the Grand Prix at the flag ship Indianapolis Speedway track with Alex Palou taking the win. Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT ended up 20th.

Roxy Rawrs to Victory at Laguna Seca: AO Racing’s Prehistoric Pink Porsche Claims First Win on Mother’s Day

by MikeMay 13, 2025

Prehistoric Pink Porsche Claims First Win on Mother’s Day

MONTEREY, Cali. (May 12, 2025) – AO Racing’s beloved pink dinosaur, Roxy, made a triumphant return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship by clinching her first-ever GTD PRO class victory at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The win comes exactly one year after her green sibling, Rexy, secured AO Racing’s inaugural IMSA triumph at the same track exactly one year ago, adding another chapter to the ongoing sibling rivalry.

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“Repeat-Repeat” Race Win for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Team Winward Racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

by MikeMay 12, 2025

MONTEREY, California – Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing team Winward Racing – the reigning IMSA GT Daytona (GTD) class champions – turned in a “perfect” performance for a “repeat-repeat” GTD class race win Sunday in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (WRLS). The win from fourth on the grid was a GTD class-leading second victory of the season for the Winward No. 57 drivers and second consecutive at WRLS after winning on the 3.238-mile road course for the first time last year. Winward’s first 2025 victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring in March was also a repeat performance after winning the classic endurance at Sebring International Raceway for the second-straight time in March.

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Kevin Harvick Named Grand Marhal For May 22 Hickory Motor Speedway Event

by MikeMay 3, 2025

NEWTON, NC — NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick will return to his short track roots in a special way this spring, as he has been named Grand Marshal for the “Ross & Witmer 255” at Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 22. The event serves as the fourth race of the 2025 season for the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, co-sanctioned with the ASA Southern Super Series.

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Actor Shea Whigham Named Grand Marshal For Würth 400 Presented By Liqui Moly NASCAR Cup Series Race

by MikeApril 29, 2025

· Talented veteran actor co-stars with Tom Cruise in “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – The Final Reckoning,” whose world premiere is May 14 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
· Former Cup Series star Kasey Kahne to serve as Honorary Pace Car Driver for race on Sunday, May 4
· Former NFL running back and University of Oklahoma star Spencer Tillman to provide pre-race invocation
· 100-year-old Iwo Jima survivor Don Graves to sing the National Anthem

FORT WORTH, Texas (APRIL 29, 2025) – Film and television actor Shea Whigham, best known for his standout roles in acclaimed projects such as “Boardwalk Empire,” “True Detective,” “Joker” and “American Hustle,” has been named the Grand Marshal for the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race this Sunday, May 4, at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS).

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