Catalano, Adelson, Porto Sweep VP Racing Challenge Races in Daytona

Catalano, Adelson, Porto Sweep VP Racing Challenge Races in Daytona

Wet Sunday Race Provides Plenty of Drama, But Same Trio of Winners

By Tony DiZinno

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The weather changed for Sunday’s second IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge 45-minute race at Daytona International Speedway. However, the winners in all three categories did not, as each driver showcased their skills in drastically different conditions. (more…)

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

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

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…)

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Be on the Lookout: These Rolex 24 Drivers Bear Watching

Be on the Lookout: These Rolex 24 Drivers Bear Watching

Keep an Eye on These Guys: NASCAR Stars, Ex-F1 Drivers and Young Phenoms

By Mark Robinson

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Now that the field of drivers for the Rolex 24 At Daytona later this month is nearly complete, it’s a good time to sift through the more than 230 names to look at a baker’s dozen who may have an impact on the 63rd twice-around-the-clock marathon at Daytona International Speedway, largely beyond those that immediately come to mind competing in the leading Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class.

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Trans Am Series Unveils GT1 Challenge For 2025

Trans Am Series Unveils GT1 Challenge For 2025

Five-Race Challenge Creates Flexible Class for SCCA Club GT1 Cars

CHARLOTTE (January 16, 2025) — The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli announces the unveiling of a new class for the 2025 season. The GT1 Challenge will provide competitors that race in SCCA Club Racing’s GT1 class with an opportunity to compete for a title in the Trans Am Series with a shorter, more flexible schedule and reduced entry fees.

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CUPRA, Supra and A Pair of BMW M4 EVOs Make Up IMSA’s New Model Year

CUPRA, Supra and A Pair of BMW M4 EVOs Make Up IMSA’s New Model Year

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Every new racing season brings a few new racing cars, and 2025 is no exception for IMSA-sanctioned sports car racing. There’s a quartet of new or updated ‘Evolution’ machines to look forward to seeing in competition for the first time, including two versions of an established fan favorite and an IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge contender than has not yet been seen in America on the street or the racetrack. (more…)

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