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Coleman, Telitz, and Schandorff Confirmed for Gulf 12 Hours with Optimum Motorsport

by MikeDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024

DENVER, Colo. (December 2, 2024) – Todd Coleman, Aaron Telitz, and Frederik Schandorff will reunite later this month to compete in the prestigious Lenovo Gulf 12 Hours at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Representing Optimum Motorsport, the defending Pro-Am class champions, the trio will pilot the No. 69 McLaren GT3 Evo in the season-ending endurance race. (more…)

Keith McGee Emerges Victorious in 2.4 Hours of Le Mullets

by MikeNovember 19, 2024

Keith McGee, a part-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competitor for Reaume Brothers Racing, captured a substantial alongside victory on Friday night as he along with his co-driver Derek Bieri of Vice Grip Garage took home the checkered flag in the 2.4 Hours of Le Mullets at Freedom Factory, a 3/8-mile asphalt track located in Bradenton, FL. (more…)

Alpine Endurance Team Announces Its Line-Up For The 8 Hours Of Bahrain And Victor Martins To The Rookie Test

by MikeOctober 18, 2024

Recently appointed Alpine Endurance Team Sporting Director, Nicolas Lapierre will begin to familiarise himself with his new role at the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship season finale, the 8 Hours of Bahrain (2 November).
As a result, reserve driver Jules Gounon joins Paul-Loup Chatin and Ferdinand Habsburg in the #35 Alpine A424.
Charles Milesi completes the trio in the #36 Alpine A424, alongside Matthieu Vaxiviere and Mick Schumacher.
This adaptation is linked to practical criteria to balance the crews regarding driver size.
Alpine Endurance Team also announces Formula 2 and Alpine Academy driver Victor Martins for the Rookie Test session on 3 November.
As a member of the Alpine family, Victor will get behind the wheel of the A424 and provide the team with a fresh perspective for its maiden Hypercar run.

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24 Hours of Lemons Brings Zany Racing Action to New Hampshire Motor Speedway

by MikeOctober 16, 2024

The 24 Hours of Lemons Halloween Hooptiefest will make its annual stop in New England this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

LOUDON, N.H. – Lemons take over the 1.6-mile full road course at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 for the 24 Hours of Lemons Halloween Hooptiefest, part of which, benefits the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH). (more…)

Full Speed Ahead: 24 Hours Of Le Mans Extends Global Licensing Agreement With IMG

by MikeSeptember 19, 2024

PARIS (19 September 2024): Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has renewed its long-standing partnership with IMG, extending its role as the exclusive global licensing representative for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a multiyear deal running through 2029.

Under the new agreement, IMG will continue to expand the global reach and resonance of the iconic race through innovative licensing opportunities and strategic brand collaborations across all categories.

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NBC Sports’ 60+ Hours Of Indianapolis 500 Coverage Begins (Today) With Live Practice On Peacock

by MikeMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 13, 2024 – NBC Sports kicks off its 60+ hours of Indianapolis 500 coverage tomorrow exclusively on Peacock with live practice from Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES hits full throttle over the next two weeks from iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, headlined by the 108^th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26, on NBC, Peacock and Universo.

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It’s May! NBC Sports To Present 60+ Hours Of NTT Indycar Series Coverage This Month, Headlined By Indianapolis 500 On Sunday, May 26, On NBC, PEACOCK, And UNIVERSO

by MikeMay 3, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 2, 2024 – It’s May! NBC Sports is presenting more than 60 hours of NTT INDYCAR SERIES programming this May, headlined by the 108^th Running of the Indianapolis 500 from iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) on Sunday, May 26, on NBC, Peacock, and Universo.

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Comprehensive Live Coverage Of IMSA Twelve Hours Of Sebring Presented This Saturday Across Peacock And USA Network

by MikeMarch 15, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 14, 2024 – NBC Sports continues its coverage of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season with comprehensive live coverage of the Twelve Hours of Sebring endurance race from Sebring International Raceway in Florida this Saturday on Peacock and USA Network beginning at 9:30 a.m. ET. Peacock will live stream the entire race (9:30 a.m.–10 p.m. ET) with USA Network providing live coverage of the final six hours (4-10 p.m. ET).

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Track Talk – 24 Hours of Daytona Was A Surprise

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 31, 2024February 2, 20241

WOW what surprise the 24 Hours of Daytona turned out to be! The race had its beginning back in the 60’s. Every year lots of entries showed up with just a few fans in the stands. Most of the crowd was in the infield and were sporty car loyalists.

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NBC Sports To Present 90+ Hours Of 2024 IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship Coverage Across NBC, PEACOCK And USA NETWORK

by MikeJanuary 17, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 16, 2024 – NBC Sports will present more than 90 hours of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2024 across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network, including live comprehensive coverage of the historic 62^nd Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race at Daytona International Speedway on January 27-28.

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