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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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NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Justin Bonsignore To Pilot USNEPower Toyota GR Supra at Iowa Speedway in August

by Kyle SouzaMay 29, 2025

USNE POWER ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO MIDWEST OPERATIONS IN IOWA

WEST DES MOINES – USNEPower (USNE Inc.), based in Westfield, Massachusetts, a leader in electrical apparatus repair and service in the Northeast, announced today they have expanded to the Midwest. The new USNEPower Mid-West Operations will support Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus Repairs from a fully equipped service center in West Des Moines, Iowa, beginning in July 2025.

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IMSA Riding New Wave of Emerging GTP Talents

by MikeApril 24, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Every “era” of sports car racing has its iconic performers. In IMSA’s more than 50-year history, that’s broken down by top-class periods of who’s starred in prototypes.

With the reborn Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class now three years into the formula, there’s a pattern of stars starting to emerge. There are long-time prototype drivers who raced in the previous Daytona Prototype international (DPi) and Daytona Prototype and/or Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) iterations before GTP competing alongside those whose main top-class experience is focused on GTP.

Read more of Tony DiZinno’s article and other IMSA news after the jump…

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NHRA Funny Car Pilot Bob Tasca’s Shot at FOX Sports Still Ringing Loud and Clear

by Lou ModestinoMarch 21, 2025

By Susan Wade, Autoweek

Was NHRA Funny Car team owner-driver Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI acting like the toddler who was jealous of the new baby?

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Tune-In Alert: Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring

by MikeMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

One of the toughest tests of sports car endurance racing takes place with the 73rd Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, with nearly 60 cars and over 160 drivers set to tackle Sebring International Raceway’s legendary and notorious concrete bumps in a quest to win the second race of both the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Michelin Endurance Cup seasons. Flag-to-flag coverage starts Saturday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. on NBC Sports’ Peacock streaming platform through the conclusion of the race. International coverage is available via YouTube.com/IMSAOfficial.

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IMSA Insider: Shank’s Happy IMSA Return Plus COTA, St. Pete Previews

by MikeFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Team’s IMSA, Acura Return Off To Strong Start With Rolex 24 Runner-Up

By John Oreovicz

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – You don’t often see a smile as big as Mike Shank’s following a second-place finish – the result the No. 60 Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura ARX-06 and drivers Colin Braun, Tom Blomqvist, Scott Dixon, and Felix Rosenqvist achieved in January’s 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona.

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Michelin Pilot Challenge Roar Notebook: Fast Fords; Neto’s Quick Learning

by MikeJanuary 21, 2025

Fords, Hondas, Audis Make Waves in Daytona Test while Several Veterans Return

By Tony DiZinno

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series completed a three-day Roar Before the Rolex 24 test on Sunday. The test is not mandatory for competitors, although most made the trip to Daytona International Speedway in advance of Friday’s season-opening BMW M Endurance Challenge four-hour race. (more…)

Roar Wrap-Up: Privateer Porsches Lead Final Day

by MikeJanuary 21, 2025

Proton, JDC-Miller Porsche 963 Cars Make Waves on a Wet Sunday in Daytona

By John Oreovicz

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Inclement weather failed to put a damper on the final day of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship testing at the annual Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. (more…)

NBC SPorts To Present 160+ Hours Of 2025 IMSA Coverage Across NBC, PEACOCK And USA Network

by MikeJanuary 16, 2025

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 16, 2025 – NBC Sports will present more than 160 hours of IMSA coverage in 2025, headlined by the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network, including live comprehensive coverage of the historic 63^rd Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race at Daytona International Speedway on January 25-26.

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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…)