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Three New Additions On Board: Falken Motorsports Strengthens Its Line-Up For The 2025 Season At The Nürburgring

by MikeMarch 5, 2025

Falken Motorsports is starting the 2025 season by drawing on a strong combination of experience and new talent. With three additions to the driver line-up and the tried-and-tested turquoise-blue Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), the team is taking on the challenge of the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife with a race-winning car. With a total of five overall victories and several podium finishes, Falken Motorsports won the prestigious NLS Speed Trophy last year, making the goal for 2025 clear: to fight for top positions again, with a particular focus on the 24-hour race. (more…)

Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) and Hagerty Announce Multi-Year Partnership

by MikeMarch 5, 2025

Hagerty Named Official Presenting Sponsor of Next Month’s HSR Mitty Presented by Hagerty

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (March 4, 2025) – Officials from Hagerty and Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) announced today a multi-year agreement that will see the automotive enthusiast brand become an official partner of HSR, the authentic and premier series in North America for historic and vintage motorsports competition. (more…)

Get Ready for Unforgettable Summer Racing at The Glen!

by MikeMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Can you hear that? It’s the exhilarating sound of engines racing through the twists and turns at The Glen! Race season is fast approaching, and the excitement is building. Don’t miss out on the thrill—secure your tickets now and be part of the action!

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Lone Star Racing and Marc Austin Score Bronze-Class Second-Place Finish Saturday in IMSA VP SportsCar Challenge in Texas

by MikeMarch 4, 2025

Austin-Based Marc Austin Hits the Podium in His Debut IMSA Race Saturday with a Second-Place Bronze Class Finish in VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Competition at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in the No. 11 Lone Star Racing/Mad Joker Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3

AUSTIN, Texas (March 3, 2025) – Texas based Lone Star Racing and Austin-based team driver Marc Austin made their IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge debut this weekend at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) a strong one with a second-place Bronze Class finish Saturday morning in the first of the day’s twin 45 minute sprints. (more…)

GMG Racing and Kyle Washington Double Podium in IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge in Texas

by MikeMarch 4, 2025

Kyle Washington Three for Four in VP Racing Challenge Podiums in First Two Race Weekends of 2025 at Daytona and Circuit of The Americas in the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R

AUSTIN, Texas (March 3, 2025) – Sports car racing champions GMG Racing and longtime team driver Kyle Washington have built a three-for-four record of Bronze class podium finishes in the team’s and Washington’s debut races in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge series after second and third place finishes on Saturday in Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2025 championship at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). (more…)

Motorsports TV Listings For March 3 – 9, 2025

by Lou ModestinoMarch 3, 2025

This week’s TV listings are from TVRacer. All times are eastern.

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Alex Márquez Starts Strong With Second At MotoGP Season Opener

by MikeMarch 3, 2025

Spaniard on top form at the Grand Prix of Thailand as Ducati riders dominate the podium.

BK8 Gresini Racing rider Alex Márquez delivered his best ever start to a MotoGP World Championship season by taking second place behind brother Marc Márquez in the season-opening Grand Prix of Thailand at the Chang International Circuit. Here is all you need to know: (more…)

GEICO Named Presenting Sponsor of Bike Week and Fall Cycle Scene at Daytona International Speedway 

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 28, 2025

84^th Annual Bike Week at DAYTONA kicks off this Friday, Feb. 28; Fall Cycle Scene takes place Oct. 16-19 this Fall

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Daytona International Speedway announced today that GEICO has been named the presenting sponsor for Bike Week and Fall Cycle Scene at Daytona International Speedway. The 84^th annual Bike Week at DAYTONA kicks off this Friday, Feb. 28 while Fall Cycle Scene will be held from Oct. 16-19 this fall.

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Vermont Agency of Transportation Ready for Big Summer at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 27, 2025

AOT Set to Headline Tiger $2k Special on September 11 & Street Stock Triple Crown!

Barre, VT – Thunder Road Officials announced today an expansive partnership with the Vermont Agency of Transportation for the 2025 season at the Nation’s Site of Excitement. The Agency of Transportation has thrown support behind the Tiger $2k Special on Thursday, September 11 as well as the Street Stock Triple Crown, a three-in-a-row series for the four-cylinder masters on July 31, August 3 and August 7. (more…)

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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