The class structure of global sports car racing is constantly evolving. But the emergence and refinement of the FIA-homologated GT3 platform over nearly 20 years has stabilized production-based classes and created the opportunity for convergence between the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and many otherContinue Reading
By John Oreovicz IMSA Wire Service (This is the second in a multi-part series tracing the histories of the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang that have led to the iconic brands preparing to go head-to-head in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As the sportiestContinue Reading
As the sportiest cars in the Chevrolet and Ford lineups, it was inevitable that the Corvette and Mustang would soon show up at racetracks across America. Here’s a brief look at the competition history of two iconic nameplates. CORVETTE The Corvette’s introduction in 1953 coincided with a post-warContinue Reading
Officials from AM Racing confirmed today that Joe Williams Jr. will continue to lead the organization as crew chief and will guide Hailie Deegan in her inaugural full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series season beginning with the United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Williams joinedContinue Reading
As Chris Buescher hits the track for two days of testing at Phoenix Raceway this week, RFK and Fastenal unveils its new and improved Fastenal scheme for Buescher’s 2024 No. 17 Ford, the first unveil of its kind among the Ford Performance teams. “First off, we’re thankful to Fastenal’sContinue Reading
THE MODERATOR: We are joined by Mark Rushbrook, the global director of Ford Performance, the championship winning manufacturer, Ford. Q. So far it’s been a pretty good weekend for Ford. Your thoughts on the past two nights? MARK RUSHBROOK: It’s been a fantastic weekend so far. It all comes downContinue Reading
Q. What did you prove about yourself tonight? COLE CUSTER: I feel like with this team, we can do anything. It’s all these guys here that brought such a fast race car and I just can’t thank Gene Haas, Tony Stewart, everybody at SHR, Ford Performance, what an awesome carContinue Reading
Q. What were you thinking when it was three wide and it looked like the restart wasn’t going to go your way? COLE CUSTER: I thought it was over. I mean, went from first to third, and I was able to shift the car all night. And Doug Yates horsepowerContinue Reading
Q. Second time in three years you’re on this stage celebrating a championship. You had to sweat this one out a lot — BEN RHODES: They all are. Q. How does it feel compared to the first time around? BEN RHODES: Oh, just as good. Look, the first one wasn’tContinue Reading
Q. Ben, so many places and so many things we need to talk about from tonight, but first, two-time champion Ben Rhodes; how does that feel? BEN RHODES: I can’t even believe it. Let’s go! I hate when people do that on TV, so I’m sorry. But hey, this isContinue Reading