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sports1 year ago

"Rolex 24: Nasr and Penske's Triumph Amid Confusion and Epic Duel"

Felipe Nasr credits Team Penske for a crucial pit stop that helped him reclaim the lead and win the Daytona 24 endurance race, despite confusion over the timing of the checkered flag. The victory marked Nasr's 10th career win in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and came against his former team, while also delivering team owner Roger Penske his first Daytona 24 win since 1969. Nasr expressed confusion over the race ending prematurely but celebrated the hard-fought victory with his team.

via Motorsport.com|
#daytona-24#endurance-racing#felipe-nasr
sports-car-racing1 year ago

"Daytona 24h Update: #7 Porsche Leads Cadillac in Penske's Pursuit"

After 21 hours of racing at the IMSA SportsCar Championship season opener, the #7 Porsche Penske led the pack with an 8.3s advantage, followed by the #31 Action Express Racing Cadillac. The Porsche team made a strategic move to overtake the Cadillac, extending their lead before a caution period. In LMP2, Era Motorsport maintained its lead, while Ferrari took the lead in the GTD Pro class with a strong performance from driver James Calado.

via Motorsport.com|
#cadillac#daytona-24h#ferrari
sports2 years ago

"Daytona 24 Hours: TV Schedule and Viewing Guide"

The Daytona 24 Hours, the opening round of the 2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship, is set to take place on January 27-28 at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, featuring big names like Jenson Button and Felipe Massa. The race will be broadcast live on NBC's Peacock streaming service and USA Network, with qualifying also available for streaming. The track is a 3.56-mile layout with 12 corners, and the weather forecast predicts warm temperatures with a chance of rain.

via Motorsport.com|
#daytona-24-hours#daytona-international-speedway#imsa-sportscar-championship
motorsports2 years ago

"Aston Martin's Valkyrie Hypercar: From Pub Design to Le Mans Return"

Aston Martin has ruled out the involvement of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll in their Valkyrie Hypercar program, stating that they will focus on recruiting drivers from their existing roster for the team's campaigns in the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship. The team plans to utilize drivers contracted to Heart of Racing and Aston Martin Racing, with the possibility of supplementing the lineup as needed. While there is no ambition to have a big name driver, the door is not closed for Alonso to race a Valkyrie after his F1 career. Testing for the Valkyrie program will initially involve the AMR Pro track-day Valkyrie before a more definitive car is introduced.

via Motorsport.com|
#aston-martin#driver-line-up#imsa-sportscar-championship