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Alexander Sims Quickest in Final Rolex 24 at Daytona Practice

Alexander Sims travels through turn 2 of the tri-oval, 1/27/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Action Express Racing’s Alexander Sims was fastest in final practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona with a lap at 134.209 mph.

Richard Westbrook Quickest in Early Daytona WeatherTech Practices

Richard Westbrook during practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 1/26/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Cadillac’s Richard Westbrook was fastest overall in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship practice Thursday with a lap at 134.643 mph.

Kamui Kobayashi Leads Early Rolex 24 Practices

Kamui Kobayashi during a press conference at Daytona International Speedway, 1/27/2022 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Much like Michelin Pilot Challenge teams, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams had to dodge the rain on Thursday.  Action Express Racing’s Kamui Kobayashi ended up being fastest in the first two sessions with a lap at 134.241 mph at the driest time of the day. Practice No. 1 Thursday’s first practice …

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Entry List: Chevrolet Sports Car Classic

2019 Long Beach Iwsc Filipe Albuquerque Car Phil Allaway

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship returns to action this weekend at Belle Isle Park for the first time in nearly a month.  However, only 20 teams are entered in the 100-minute sprint race. Why such a short field?  A number of factors.  One, this race was originally a week earlier.  Moving it back to the …

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HTP Winward Motorsport Snaps K-PAX’s Streak, Wins At VIR

Russell Ward driving at VIR during the SRO America weekend, 6/6/2021 (Photo: MBUSA/Brian Cleary)

(Photo: MBUSA/Brian Cleary)

HTP Winward Motorsport’s Mikael Grenier and Russell Ward claimed victory Sunday (June 6) in Race No. 2 for Fanatec GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS at Virginia International Raceway.  It is the first time this year that K-PAX Racing has failed to win. “Just a flawless race from all of us.  I’m super proud …

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Action Express Racing Sweeps Thursday Sebring Practices

Felipe Nasr practicing at Sebring, 3/18/2021 (Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

(Photo: Courtesy of IMSA)

Action Express Racing came to Sebring, Fla. with full intent to flex their muscles.  They did just that Thursday (March 18).  Felipe Nasr was fastest overall for the day with a lap at 126.765 mph during the opening session of the day. Practice No. 1 The opening practice went green at 9:05 a.m. Thursday morning.  …

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SunEnergy1 Racing Returns To IMSA For Rolex 24

2018 Watkins Glen Iwsc Thomas Jaeger Car Phil Allaway

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Mercedes-AMG announced their slate of teams Tuesday (Jan. 12) that will contest this month’s Rolex 24 at Daytona.  In addition to HTP Winward Motorsport moving up and Alegra Motorsports, returning to IMSA after being away since 2017, SunEnergy1 Racing will be back in the IMSA paddock for the first time since Watkins Glen in 2018 …

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Entry List: Sahlen’s Six Hours at the Glen

2017 Watkins Glen Iwsc Joao Barbosa Car Phil Allaway

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

This weekend, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship returns to action at Watkins Glen International after four weeks off.  Many of the teams and drivers spent that time in France, competing at Le Mans.  Others stayed back and prepped at home.  42 teams have risen to the challenge of six hours of racing Sunday in high …

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