endurance racing

Toyota to quit endurance racing? No, it won’t

WHILE Toyota Gazoo Racing has already signed up for the 2019-2020 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, the final year for the current- LMP1 regulations, it was holding off committing to the series on a longer term.…

Cadillac Prototype wins the Rolex 24 at Daytona

The Rolex 24 at Daytona is North America’s premier endurance race. Held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida, the 3.5 mile Daytona International Speedway has been hosting the event since the 1960s. Unlike the 24 hours at LeMans,…

Hybrid high: Porsche clinches 18th overall victory at 24 Hours of Le Mans

LE MANS, FRANCE—It is kind of surprising, sometimes, Porsche’s position in the world automotive market. It is high up there in the luxury segment, but that isn’t really why most people used to buy the little handfuls…

McLaren F1 Le Mans finishers to be reunited on track

McLaren Automotive and McLaren Special Operations will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans win next month with the ultimate display at the French circuit. The five examples of the McLaren F1…

Nissan to bring revolutionary engine to Le Mans 24 Hours

Nissan will not only break new ground with the unique electric power plant aboard the Nissan ZEOD RC at Le Mans this year, but the accompanying internal combustion engine is set to revolutionize standards of performance and…

Corvette wins Daytona 24 hours, as Porsche and Ferrari win in GT class

Chevrolet has written another chapter in its storied motorsports history at Daytona International Speedway. A trio of Corvette Daytona Prototypes swept the overall podium at the Rolex 24 At Daytona with Action Express Racing leading the Bowtie…

Porsche returns to top Le Mans endurance racing in 2014

A unique and successful history links Porsche with Le Mans. 2014 will see Porsche making a return to the top category 24 Hours of Le Mans race with two LMP1 prototypes – 16 years after its last…