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Fuji Motorsports Forest to Be a New Corporation, Destination
Arranged around the Fuji International Speedway circuit, Forest will consist of various facilities where motorsports culture can be enjoyed such as the Fuji Speedway Hotel, which offers a luxury experience, the Fuji Motorsports Museum which exhibits historic racing cars symbolizing each era, and garages of Japan’s leading racing teams. There are also spas and restaurants for the enjoyment of all visitors. Continue reading
Gen Six Chevy Camaro Stops Production in January
“As we prepare to say goodbye to the current generation Camaro, it is difficult to overstate our gratitude to every Camaro customer, Camaro assembly line employee and race fan,” said Scott Bell, vice president, Global Chevrolet. “While we are not announcing an immediate successor today, rest assured, this is not the end of Camaro’s story.” Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Camaro SS, Camaro ZL1 1LE, Ken Zino, Scott Bell
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Cadillac to Run the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Three Entries
The engineering challenge – of course – is to bring the old success of Cadillac’s DPi V.R, which won two titles and four consecutive Rolex 24s in its six years in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship – to the new car. Notably, this will mark the brand’s return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans after 22 years. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Cadillac V-Series.R, Ken Zino, Laura Wontrop Klauser, le mans, wec
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IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona Thrills Largest Crowd in History
What was said to be a record crowd at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this past weekend were on hand to view some of the closest, fierce racing in recent IMSA history that resulted in several cars contending up to … Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, IMSA Rolex 24 At Daytona, Ken Zino
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Corvette Z06 GT3.R 2024 Racecar Shown at Daytona
During 2024, Chevrolet and Corvette Racing will continue seeking key sports car racing championships with North American and global entries. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will see up to four Corvette Z06 GT3.R entries with a mix of GTD PRO and GTD teams starting with the 2024 Rolex 24. Two Corvette chassis will be bound for FIA WEC in hopes of a double entry in the yet-to-be-named GT category, which would include the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Chevrolet Motorsports said it will also be appraising opportunities to be represented in SRO Motorsports including SRO America and the Intercontinental GT Challenge. Specific team announcements including drivers will be announced at a later date. Continue reading
Electrifying – Fastest Corvette in History is a Hybrid
Not surprisingly, the E-Ray is the quickest production Corvette in history at 2.5-second 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time with a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds, according to General Motors. The 2024 Corvette E-Ray goes on sale in late 2023 as a 2024 model, priced ranging from ~$103,000 to $114,000 or more.* Production will be at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly facility in Kentucky. Continue reading
GM, Andretti Global to Seek Formula One Cadillac Entry
The two well-known American brands in the automotive and motorsport sectors, have announced their intent to pursue the opportunity to compete in the FIA Formula One World Championship. GM would be represented by the Cadillac brand. The Andretti Cadillac team would be based in the U.S. with a support facility in the U.K. The Andretti Cadillac team is planning to submit an Expression of Interest when the FIA opens the formal process. If selected, the team is seeking to compete as soon as practical with at least one American driver. Let the speculation begin. Continue reading
More Horsepower for All 2024 Mustang Engines Next Summer
In a release today, Ford Motor said that all seventh-generation 2024 Mustang engines will have more horsepower, starting with the Dark Horse rated at 500. It has a fourth-generation Coyote V8 engine with 500 horsepower and 418 ft.-lb. of torque* … Continue reading
US Bound – New Bio S.F. Edge – Maker Of Motoring History
A biography covering the life of Selwyn Francis Edge, commonly known simply as “SF,” a significant pioneer of motoring in Great Britain, was released in London this morning for sale in the American market.
In 1902, Selwyn Francis Edge drove a Napier to victory in the Gordon Bennett Cup, a race on public roads between Paris in France and Innsbruck in Austria. This it’s said was the start of serious British participation in motor racing. Continue reading
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Tagged AC Cars, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Napier, Selwyn Francis Edge, Simon Fisher
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Porsche Supercup Remains Formula 1® Support Series
Both parties have extended the agreement for eight years until 2030. For the 2023 season, the international one-make cup will use the 375 kW (510 PS or 503 horsepower) Porsche 911. During the eight races of the 2022 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, 28 registered competitors and 25 guest drivers competed. Continue reading
Hypercar Hype – Praga Bohema Prototype Shown
“Yet it is also comfortable and practical for head-turning road trips,” Praga said. The Bohema’s interior has a narrow, aerodynamically defined cockpit that it’s claimed seats two, 6.5-feet-tall adults with fully adjustable driver’s seat, steering wheel and pedals, generous luggage space, aircon and useful rear visibility. Only 89 of the $1.31million cars will be built with “potential” sales and aftersales partners in countries including Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, UAE, UK and the US. Continue reading
Porsche Showing 911 Dakar at LA. Honda Wins Baja 1000
Welcome to the confusing world of performance car and truck racing and production car and truck marketing. There are clear differences in the vehicles, but the promotional aspects are virtually identical. Continue reading
Land Speed Record Breaker Craig Breedlove Passes at 86
Norman Craig Breedlove Sr. passed away yesterday, the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association said today in SEMA news update. Breedlove was elected into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (1993), Dry Lakes Racing Hall of Fame (1995), International Motorsports Hall of Fame (2000) and the Automotive Hall of Fame (2009). He also earned life membership in the Bonneville 200 MPH Club (1963). Continue reading →