Gradient replaces Legge with McAleer for rest of 2024 season
The team revealed the driver change on social media, with McAleer stepping up to full-time GTD running alongside co-driver Sheena Monk in the Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 beginning on the upcoming Streets of Long Beach April 19-20. McAleer was part of the Gradient’s effort as an endurance co-driver for the Daytona 24 Hours in January. […]
Vasser Sullivan fielding two GTD entries for Long Beach
With the GTD Pro category not competing at the 1.968-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit, Vasser Sullivan opted to adjust its driver lineup for the pair of Lexus RC F GT3 machines. Jack Hawksworth, fresh off a win at the Twelve Hours of Sebring and a win last year in Long Beach in GTD Pro, will […]
Friends of Laguna Seca and Monterey County reach settlement of lawsuit
The result comes just over four months since a lawsuit was filed on December 12, 2023, against Monterey County, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and the Friends of Laguna Seca by a group called the Highway 68 Coalition, who were alleging various issues for local residents that included increased noise and traffic during its […]
Hawksworth “knew it was going to be a battle” for GTD Pro win at Sebring
Hawksworth started the day on pole in the No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3, but the day quickly derailed after he was penalized and sent to the rear of the field for inadvertently striking a crew member during his first pit stop. Although the setback was significant, the three drivers were able to methodically march […]
Bourdais reveals Cadillac suffered electrical issues in Sebring 12 Hours battle
The entry, prepared by Chip Ganassi Racing, was a force in IMSA’s once-around-the-clock endurance classic with Bourdais, Renger van der Zande and Scott Dixon at the wheel. Victory appeared to be within reach during the final stint as Bourdais emerged as the frontrunner for the majority of the final hour. However, the Frenchman was caught and […]
Sebring 12H battle with Bourdais for win “tough but fair”
A run of multiple cautions in the final hour and 20 minutes threw fuel saving out the window and set up a memorable fight for glory in the endurance classic, which played into the hands of Deletraz. The 26-year-old Swiss driver sported a set of slightly fresher tires on the No. 40 Acura ARX-06 for […]
Deletraz bests Bourdais to claim victory for Acura
Deletraz, driving the Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti’s No. 40 Acura ARX-06, applied the pressure with less than six minutes to go on Cadillac Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais, who had a firm hold of the lead for much of the final hour. The two tangled with on-track shoves, but it was Deletraz that prevailed with a […]
Martin puts BMW out front after eight hours following Derani’s shunt
Following the fourth hour, a series of pitstops and several driver changes during the fourth caution resulted in Nick Yelloly cycling up into the lead in the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 (BMW Team RLL). Filipe Albuquerque, in the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Acura ARX-06, progressed to second ahead of Matt Campbell in […]
Race leader Derani walks away from airborne crash
Derani, a multi-time overall winner at Sebring, was leading the 12-hour endurance race in the No. 31 Action Express Cadillac when he attempted to overtake the No. 21 AF Corse Ferrari of Miguel Molina through Turns 9 and 10. In a shocking turn of events, he clipped the left-front of the GTD class Ferrari, sliding […]