Acura’s IMSA exit “bad for everybody” as Porsche’s Kuratle warns it may have started a trend
Porsche LMDh factory director Urs Kuratle believes Acura’s departure from IMSA only hurts the sport and is concerned it may have kickstarted a similar move by other manufacturers. Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) announced nearly two weeks ago it will pause its factory effort in the top flight Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class — […]
Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing secures pole for Laguna Seca IMSA race
Louis Deletraz delivered a breakthrough performance to put Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing on pole at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The 29-year-old Swiss driver wheeled the #40 Cadillac V-Series.R to a flying lap of 1m13.221s around the 11-turn, 2.238-mile natural terrain road course to take the top spot. It marks the first pole for Wayne Taylor […]
Porsche grapples with “heavyweight” 963 as weight penalty takes toll
«Fortunately, I’ve had my truck driver’s license for over ten years, from when I used to drive around the world with my father’s team,» Porsche Penske driver Kevin Estre said with a laugh. Of course, his answer followed our serious question. The Porsche 963 had a record weight of 1,100 kilograms at the IMSA race in Long Beach; […]
Porsche Penske Motorsport running throwback Apple Computer livery at Laguna Seca
The upcoming IMSA round at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will be headlined by several throwback liveries throughout the grid, and Porsche Penske Motorsport is no exception. Both of the program’s factory Porsche 963 machines will be running a throwback Apple Computer livery as part of celebrating 75 years of Porsche Motorsport and 50 years of Apple. Both […]
Telitz sees similarities, rapid growth in co-driver Pedersen’s transition to GT racing
Vasser Sullivan Racing’s newfound partnership of longstanding veteran Aaron Telitz and newest co-driver Benjamin Pedersen is already off to winning ways after just three rounds. The duo, driving the #12 Lexus RC F GT3, delivered a GTD class victory in IMSA’s round earlier this month at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. It not only stood […]
IMSA BoP shift boosts all GTP cars for Laguna Seca – except Aston Martin
The other GTP manufacturers are reeling in Aston Martin a little bit: BoP breaks for almost every manufacturer ahead of the upcoming round at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey. Following the tight corners of Long Beach, where heavier weight might not be as much of a problem, the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship heads to the hilly […]
What’s going wrong with the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3
Lamborghini is facing major concerns ahead of the DTM season opener in Spielberg, with its new Temerario GT3 yet to find its footing in competitive conditions. The car, which replaces the successful Huracan GT3 Evo2 for 2026, has endured a difficult start to life. “Time will tell what’s possible with the car, but if I […]
HRC pausing Acura factory GTP program in IMSA after 2026 as part of expanded IndyCar effort
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) will pause its factory GTP program with the Acura ARX-06 at the conclusion of the 2026 season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as part of a pivoted increased focus toward the IndyCar Series. Acura currently competes in the GTP class in a factory-supported effort with Meyer Shank Racing, […]
Aitken “not panicking” after another “frustrating” podium visit without a win
Jack Aitken and Co. were left once again getting close but not doing enough to take the win in Saturday’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. After starting fourth, Aitken cut through rivals and put the #31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R at the front of the field before handing off to co-driver Frederik Vesti. On the wrong […]