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IMSA Riding New Wave of Emerging GTP Talents

by Mike

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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Sibling Rivalry Takes Over AO: Roxy Sidelines Rexy for Shot at Victory

by Mike
Sibling Rivalry Takes Over AO: Roxy Sidelines Rexy for Shot at Victory

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (April 24, 2025) – Roxy is stomping her way back to the grid, whether Rexy likes it or not! AO Racing is giving Rexy, its beloved green T-Rex Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr a breather for the next IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship round, as his not-so-shy sister, Roxy, muscles her way back into series competition. With a bold pink livery and a chip on her shoulder, Roxy is ready to prove that racing greatness runs in the family, even if it means sidelining her brother to do it.

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TeamSLR: TA2 Series Western Swing Kicks Off at Sonoma

by Mike
TeamSLR: TA2 Series Western Swing Kicks Off at Sonoma
  • Four-Car Entry Led by Fulltimers Tristan McKee and Barry Boes are Joined by Returnees Carson Brown and Corey Day;
  • Mike Skeen, Jared Odrick and Western Championship Regulars
  • Brody Goble and Tim Carroll Add Punch to M1 Racecars TA2 Series Effort

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (April 23, 2025) – Scenic Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway welcomes back the national competitors of the Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series this weekend for the first time since 2022. In this first of back-to-back race weekends on the West Coast, an eight-pack of drivers wielding M1 Racecars equipment are ready to give it their all during Saturday’s 40-lap, 75-minute Sonoma SpeedTour event on the 2.52-mile, 11-turn circuit situated in the heart of California’s Wine Country.

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Andy Lally Faces New Challenges When He Returns to Lime Rock

by Lou Modestino
Andy Lally Faces New Challenges When He Returns to Lime Rock

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (23 April 2025)- Andy Lally will be in a very different role when he returns to Lime Rock Park during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic May 23-26.

After enjoying three decades of success behind the wheel, Lally has stepped out of the cockpit for a new role – President of the renowned Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli.

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Flying Lizard Motorsports Ready to Tackle Circuit of the Americas in Multi-Series Weekend

by Mike
Flying Lizard Motorsports Ready to Tackle Circuit of the Americas in Multi-Series Weekend

AUSTIN, Texas (April 23, 2025) – Flying Lizard Motorsports heads to Circuit of the Americas (COTA) this weekend, continuing its three-series campaign in GT America powered by AWS, GT World Challenge America powered by AWS, and McLaren Trophy America. Coming off a strong season opener at Sonoma Raceway, followed by a successful weekend at Long Beach, the Lizards are dialed in for another competitive outing on the flowing Texas circuit.

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47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty Roars Into Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Next Week

by Mike
47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty Roars Into Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Next Week
  • Blockbuster 47th Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) The Mitty presented by Hagerty Roars into Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Next Week, April 24 – 27
  • Packed Paddock of HSR Cars and Competitors Representing a Variety of Road Racing and Sports Cars from the Last 75 years Arrives at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Early Next Week
  • 47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty Featured Marque Showcases the Golden Era of Street Stock Series Road Racing in North America in a Special Saturday Feature Race
  • Fourth Annual Gene Felton Memorial Challenge Runs as an Official Round of the HSR NASCAR Classic Series for The First Time at the 47th HSR The Mitty

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (April 17, 2025) – A packed paddock of Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) cars and competitors representing a fast and vast array of vintage and historic sports cars, stock cars and open-wheel racing machines descends on Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta early next week for the 47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty. HSR’s oldest race and first blockbuster event, The Mitty presented by Hagerty is a high-speed rite of spring dating back to the mid-1970s that truly offers something for everyone.

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IMSA Insider: First Look at New Genesis GTP; Another Look at Long Beach Broadcast

by Mike
IMSA Insider: First Look at New Genesis GTP; Another Look at Long Beach Broadcast

NEW YORK – Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) today unveiled its full-scale GMR-001 GTP and team identity, including livery and race suits, marking a bold step in the brand’s global motorsport ambitions. The global reveal of the GMR-001 Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) ahead of the New York International Auto Show lays the groundwork for the team’s 2026 WEC debut.

Building on Genesis’ signature “Athletic Elegance” design philosophy, the GMR-001 GTP and its striking livery embody the brands’ commitment to blending Korean heritage with motorsport innovation, setting a new standard for creativity on the global racing stage.

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Cooler Master Wraps a Successful Weekend at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

by Mike
Cooler Master Wraps a Successful Weekend at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
  • Dyn X Simulators Drew Crowds with Hands-On Racing Contests and Grand Prize Winner Crowned on Sunday

Los Angeles — April 15, 2025 — Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced the successful completion of its three-day activation at the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Fans lined up to test drive the Dyn X racing simulator, with participants ranging from professional racers and coaches to sim racing enthusiasts, karting pros, and automotive fans seeking the most realistic driving experience available.

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