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Cadillac Developing All-New LMDh Endurance Racecar

Posted on 24 August 2021 by Ken Zino

Cadillac and constructor Dallara are designing the new Cadillac LMDh. The two companies’ cooperative efforts led to the design of the championship-winning Cadillac DPi-V.R. A new GM developed engine will integrate with the LMDh common hybrid system. Continue reading →

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WEC Race 4 – Aston Martin Beats Ferrari at 8 Hours of Bahrain

Posted on 16 December 2019 by Ken Zino

It was the second win of the season for the #95 Aston Martin Vantage GTE, securing its drivers a 14-point championship lead as the series now heads into a two-month winter break. Team-mates Alex Lynn (GB) and Maxime Martin (BEL) continued their run of third-place finishes at every race, also ensures that Aston Martin leads the GT Manufacturers’ Championship with 153 points. Continue reading →

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LMP1 Repeat – Toyota Second Straight Win at Le Mans

Posted on 17 June 2019 by Ken Zino

In the last year before Le Mans class rules change yet again the Toyota curse appeared when the #7 blew what seemed a certain victory in front of an estimated 252,500 spectators. Continue reading →

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Sebring This Weekend – Endurance Test for Sports Cars, Fans

Posted on 15 March 2019 by Ken Zino

Two Porsche 911 RSR cars* on Friday will race more than 1,000 miles at round six of the Sports Car World Endurance Championship (aka WEC), with another two identical Porsche models on Saturday undertaking the twelve-hour IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the so-called Super Sebring race this weekend. Continue reading →

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2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition Has a Racing Paint Scheme

Posted on 24 August 2018 by Ken Zino

The Heritage Edition exposed carbon fiber A-pillars and – what else –“ unique” 20-inch one-piece forged aluminum wheels in high-gloss dark stainless with black lug nuts. Orange calipers and silver rear-view mirror caps complete the look, which lacks the scuff marks, abrasions, rubber rash and dings of a LeMans winner. Continue reading →

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IMSA – Looking at GT Manufacturer Championship Odds

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Ken Zino

With two races grueling sports car races remaining, the leaders in the WeatherTech Championship manufacturer standings in both GTLM (FIA Le Mans eligible cars) and GTD (IMSA Daytona cars) have commanding leads. Continue reading →

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Silverstone Foul – Toyota Gazoo Racing Hands Rebellion a Win

Posted on 20 August 2018 by Ken Zino

The two Toyotas were found to be in non-conformity of Article 3.5.6.d of the 2018 LMP1-H Technical Regulations which covers the deflection of the skid block. Toyota intends to appeal the Decisions and therefore the race results remain provisional. Continue reading →

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WEC: TOYOTA WINS IN BAHRAIN

Posted on 21 November 2017 by Ken Zino

TOYOTA Gazoo Racing won for the fifth time in the 6 Hours of Bahrain, ending the nine-race 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a victory. It was bittersweet because Porsche had clinched both the manufacturers’ and drivers’ title … Continue reading →

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