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WEBIt has finally happened. Yesterday’s ELMS calendar reveal was headlined by the return of Silverstone, a move that was years in the making. It answered the prayers of sportscar racing fans across the UK – and teams – who have felt starved of ACO-rules racing at the ‘Home of British Motor Racing’ since the last […]
From The Archives: Who Really Won Le Mans ’66?
WEBApr 28, 2020 · With 2019’s Le Mans 66 movie now out in physical and digital form for us all to rewatch during the lockdown (details here), now’s the perfect time to dig up some buried treasure from the DSC archives related to the fabled 1966 running of the 24 Hours.The piece below is a look back piece from Dave Friedman on the finish of the race which …
The Legend Of The Castrol TOM’s Supra - dailysportscar.com
WEBOct 27, 2017 · The Castrol TOM’s Toyota Supra GT may be the most recognizable and beloved car from the early years of the Super GT series in Japan. Even now, it maintains its status as one of the legends of the early years of GT500 – the ultimate version of one of Japan’s most beloved supercars of the ‘90s, the Toyota Supra Mk. IV.
Corvette C5-R, By The Numbers (Updated) - dailysportscar.com
WEBJun 26, 2020 · Corvette C5R-003 is possibly the most famous Corvette Racing chassis in history! It was the first race-winner (Texas 2000) and won the Rolex 24 overall in 2001. C5R-003 won 10 times in 17 races including Le Mans in 2001 and 2002. It also started a long-time partnership between Corvette legends Ron Fellows and Johnny O’Connell.
The Infamous & Incredible 1967 Smokey Yunick Chevrolet Chevelle
WEBJan 24, 2016 · Not this Smokey Yunick built 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle – it was banned by NASCAR before it had a chance to compete. Because of the many stories surrounding the car and its creator, the car became an urban legend, where the lines between fact and fiction are extremely blurred. Much of this is due to technical genius and outright …
The Art Of Reading A Rule Book, The Dauer 962 LM
WEBMay 11, 2020 · By Werner Kirchmann. The tale of the 1994 Dauer 962 LM is a classic story of motorsport smarts – clever designers and engineers finding a hole in the regulations to exploit – Werner Kirchmann tells the story of how the 1994 Le Mans 24 Hours was won as Dauer and Porsche showed where the early GT1 regulations had significant flaws!
What Do The Rolex 24 Winners’ Watches Actually Look Like?
WEBJan 28, 2023 · By 2019 the watches featured gold styling on the front, and can be purchased, though without the Rolex 24 engraving. So there you have it, that’s what ‘The Watch’ looks like. And it must be said that it is, undeniably a stunning timepiece, and after taking a proper look at its history it’s clear why there’s such a drive in the paddock ...
The Maserati MC12, A Dominant Force In The FIA GT Championship
WEBMay 16, 2020 · You can’t do GT1 week without writing about the Maserati MC12, one of the most dominant cars in GT racing history. You can debate the question of the car’s legality against the regulations at the time, but that’s a discussion for another time. While we will touch on it, this piece is mainly a reflection of its development process ...
IMSA Reveals Schedule For 2023 Season - dailysportscar.com
WEBAug 6, 2022 · In preparation for the 2023 season, IMSA-sanctioned testing for GTP cars will be held at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Oct. 3-5 and at Daytona International Speedway on Dec. 6-7. A sanctioned test for all WeatherTech Championship competitors also is planned for Sebring International Raceway in February 2023. Author: Graham …
DSC Retro: Ferrari 333SP Retrospective - dailysportscar.com
WEBApr 21, 2020 · Michael Cotton wrote this article back in 2002 as the Ferrari 333SP left the international racing stage – we present it here as part of our DSC Retro series: So, farewell to the Ferrari 333 SP, the most evocative sports car in regular service during the 1990s. It has been a consistent winner in America, notably at Daytona, Sebring and in the ...