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IMSA Daytona Test notes
Once again, Marshall Pruett is a journalistic machine. He continues to turn out high quality pieces on open wheel and sportscar topics....
kevin54449
Nov 24, 20151 min read


2017 Porsche 911 RSR development
Could we see a mid-engined 911 racing in 2017? According to this story in Sportscar365, it a possibility. Porsche apparently is taking...
kevin54449
Nov 24, 20151 min read


Porsche Junior Program for 2016
Want to get a good sense for the next generation of sportscar drivers who will be standing atop podiums in the coming years? Look no...
kevin54449
Nov 24, 20151 min read
IMSA Daytona Test News
Cars haven’t turned wheels on the track, but lots of IMSA news coming out of Daytona today. Some exciting, some disappointing. Here we...
kevin54449
Nov 16, 20152 min read
IMSA Daytona Test Entry List
IMSA published a preliminary pre-event entry list with several drivers associated with cars. It is on the IMSA website and...
kevin54449
Nov 16, 20151 min read


“722” Mercedes 300 SLR
Excellent story by John Brooks at Driving Line on the iconic Mercedes 300 SLR and, in particular, the car that won the 1955 Mille Miglia...
kevin54449
Nov 16, 20151 min read
2016 Sports Car Racing Calendar
Having trouble keeping up with the schedules of the dates, venues and series in 2016? The team at Dailysportscar has you covered....
kevin54449
Nov 14, 20151 min read


Audi IMSA news and Ford GT development
Yet another day of IMSA GT news. Stevenson Motorsports confirmed their move to a two car 2016 IMSA GTD entry with customer Audi R8. ...
kevin54449
Nov 12, 20151 min read


IMSA November Test Entry
IMSA will be hosting an open test at Daytona on November 17-18. Want to see the schedule and regulations for the test? They’re posted...
kevin54449
Nov 12, 20151 min read


Alex Wurz to Retire
Driver Alex Wurz announced his retirement from top-line professional motor racing this week. Wurz has been a particular favorite of...
kevin54449
Nov 11, 20151 min read


Speed limits lifted at the Nurburgring
After proposals were made in August, the improvements that are expected to enable racing at the Nurburgring for the next three years...
kevin54449
Nov 11, 20151 min read


Veterans Day 2015, Meuse Argonne
The fallen from the final push by the US military to end World War I in north eastern France lay in the largest US cemetery in Europe –...
kevin54449
Nov 11, 20151 min read


Another day, more IMSA GT3 and GTLM news
The pieces of the 2016 IMSA GT3 puzzle continue to fall into place. Fan favorite Bryan Sellers was announced today as driver along with...
kevin54449
Nov 10, 20151 min read


Buying a race car direct from the Mercedes Museum?
With a hat tip to Jalopnik for the pointer, did you know that you can buy a Mercedes directly from the museum? Did you know that you can...
kevin54449
Nov 10, 20151 min read


Still hope for Mercedes in IMSA?
Dragonspeed is still holding out hope of running a Mercedes SLS in the IMSA Rolex 24 race. They are going to run two cars at the IMSA...
kevin54449
Nov 9, 20151 min read
Ferrari GTE/GT3 news
The Ferrari new 488 GT3 and GTE were just unveiled at Mugello. Ferrari is targeting a debut at the Rolex 24, but that is uncertain. An...
kevin54449
Nov 9, 20151 min read


RUF Yellowbird at the Nurburgring in 1987; in Los Angeles in 2005
Oh yes, the Los Angeles connection. In September 2005, the Yellowbird was refreshed (including a new coat of paint) and brought to the...
kevin54449
Nov 8, 20151 min read


Vintech P550 Tribute at Art Center Car Classic
It takes something special to attract a crowd on a field littered with vintage hot rods, the Ferrari LaFerrai supercar, the original...
kevin54449
Nov 8, 20151 min read
Porsche Rennsport Reunion V Photo Galleries
The fifth edition of the Porsche Rennsport Reunion held in September at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was an impressive event. It was a...
kevin54449
Nov 6, 20152 min read


WEC Works Porsche 911 GTE program done?
Motorsport-Total.com out of Germany reports that the Porsche works WEC 911 GTE program run by Olaf Manthey will not continue into 2016...
kevin54449
Nov 5, 20151 min read
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