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Broad Arrow to Offer Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione at 2025 Amelia Auction

FERRARI ESTIMATED TO BRING $10-14M AT MARCH 7-8 AUCTION
MOST VALUABLE CAR EVER OFFERED BY BROAD ARROW AUCTIONS

Grosse Pointe, Michigan (December 12, 2024) – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is thrilled to announce a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione with coachwork by Scaglietti, chassis no. 1451 GT, to headline its third Amelia Auction on March 7-8, 2025. Arguably the most significant example in existence today, the car is estimated to bring $10,000,000 to $14,000,000 when it crosses the block at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Florida. (more…)

New Book Coming in October: Hendrick Motorsports: 40 Years

by MikeJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hendrick Motorsports with this officially licensed history featuring stunning photography, including rare images from the archive of the 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions. (more…)

NASCAR’s Garage 56 Entry Wins Pit Stop Challenge at 24 Hours of Le Mans

by MikeJune 6, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 6, 2023) – Though the distinct roar of the NASCAR Garage 56 Chevrolet has earned global attention at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it was NASCAR’s over-the-wall athletes who took center stage – and a victory – on Tuesday.

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America’s Most Successful Sports Car Team Set To Stream an Alternative Broadcast of the 24 Hours of LeMans

by MikeJune 6, 2023

New Hudson, MI – Pratt Miller Motorsports proudly announces its plans to stream a captivating and enlightening alternative broadcast alongside the highly anticipated 100th running of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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AO Racing’s Rexy Livery to Make International Debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans

by MikeMay 24, 2023

SAINT CHARLES, ILL. (May 23, 2023) – After capturing hearts all over the world through competition in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the livery of Rexy the GT3 Rawr will make its international debut next month at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The No. 56 Project 1/AO Racing Porsche 911 RSR will transform its look from the white, orange, and blue livery into the Porsche 911 RSRawr: an adorable yet intimidating green tyrannosaurus rex, complete with a ferocious mouth, little arms, and feet for stomping. (more…)

Superformance and Downforce Motorsports Unveil First “Spirit of ’66” GT40 Series Car at SEMA with Mario Andretti Inspired Livery

by MikeNovember 2, 2022

LAS VEGAS – November 1, 2022 – During the Las Vegas SEMA show today, Superformance unveiled the first MKII GT40 that was created to honor the car raced by Mario Andretti at Le Mans in 1966. The SEMA Show sports car, commissioned and finished by Downforce Motorsports, wears the blue and yellow livery and is part of the “Spirit of ’66” series. (more…)

Restored 1936 Lagonda LG45R Le Mans To Debut at Audrain Concours

by MikeSeptember 28, 2022

Join Joe Moch, CEO Of ACAT Global, for the unveiling of his fully-restored 1936 Lagonda LG45R Le Mans and indulge in a piece of Le Mans history at the 2022 Audrain Concours d’Elegance at the Breakers Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, on Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 8:30 AM.

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Reigning Rolex 24 LMP2 Champion Kyle Tilley to make NASCAR Cup Series debut with Live Fast Motorsports at COTA

by MikeMay 12, 2021

Kyle Tilley, reigning Rolex 24 LMP2 Champion and Asian LeMans Series Pro/Am Champion, will make his NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) debut at Circuit of the Americas with Live Fast Motorsports. (more…)

Lime Rock Park Back on Track in 2021 With Three Major Weekends

by Lou ModestinoMay 6, 2021

LIME ROCK, CT (May 5, 2021) – Lime Rock Park is back on track for 2021, set to continue its long tradition of major sports car racing with three major weekends to highlight its 65th season.

After missing major spectator competition in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the historic 1.5-mile Lime Rock Park circuit fully re-opens its scenic hillsides for race fans in 2021, maintaining a tradition that began in 1957.

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Stock Car Brazil Goes Live and Global on Motorsport.tv

by MikeApril 24, 2021

Miami, 23 April, 2021: In a first for Motorsport Network’s proprietary OTT platform Motorsport.tv, the hugely popular Stock Cars Brazil series, featuring legendary F1 drivers, will be livestreamed globally this season, exclusively in most territories. (more…)

Joey Logano to Honor NASCAR Daytona 500 Winner and F1 Champ Mario Andretti With Darlington Paint Scheme

by Lou ModestinoApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021

The paint schemes for the NASCAR Darlington Throwback weekend have rolled out. Last week, reigning Cup champ Chase Elliott unveiled a paint scheme honoring Alan Kulwicki. Now, Joey Logano has unveiled another iconic paint scheme for the May race.

The Team Penske star will honor a motorsports legend in Mario Andretti with a throwback paint scheme at Darlington. Andretti is one of the very few drivers in history to win races in NASCAR, IndyCar, as well as Formula One. (more…)

Champion Racecar Driver, David Donohue Joins Audrain Motorsport

by MikeApril 7, 2021

Newport, Rhode Island, April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Audrain Group, LLC is proud to announce that champion racecar driver, David Donohue has joined Audrain Motorsport as the Senior Vice President of Member Experience & Sales. David’s wide-range of racing and motorsport related expertise, includes winning the 24-hours of Le Mans, Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, and the Rolex-24 at Daytona. (more…)

Motorsport Games to create 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual

by MikeMay 16, 2020

With the postponement of the real world 24 Hours of Le Mans until 19/20th September the ACO, FIA WEC and Motorsport Games have announced the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual will take up the original scheduled date of 13/14th June, heralding a new era in sim racing. (more…)