Manny Franco, who has been building up a resume in the Conquest Racing with Ferrari team, will drive the No. 34 Ferrari 296 GT3 as the team embarks on a full-season effort in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class.
By Tony DiZinno IMSA Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – IMSA leaves a gap in its schedule between mid-May and late June to account for a rather import.
By David Phillips-IMSA Wire Service
The 49-car field for this weekend s 59th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona gathered for a photo opportunity on the front straightaway of Daytona International Speedway Wednesday morning. Photo: Rick Dole, IMSA/LAT
And a new racing season dawns, as it has for close to six decades, with the Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Unique among the world’s headline motorsports events, there are no competing races on the international calendar this weekend. Thus, the Daytona International Speedway paddock is akin to a scene in a “Star Wars” cantina this week, such is the diverse cast of characters attracted to the event from throughout the motorsports universe.
Porsche to Have Presence in IMSA GTLM Class, After All
Porsche factory team gone, but Weather Tech Racing to field 911 RSR s in GTLM. Icon SportswireGetty Images
WeatherTech Racing will compete in the GTLM class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2020.
Cooper MacNeil, Richard Lietz, Kevin Estre and Gianmaria Bruni will drive the No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Porsche 911 RSR at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this month.
Proton Competition and owner Christian Ried, an organization making the move to full-time racing in North America in 2021, is on board as a partner.
A Porsche will be on track in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship s GT Le Mans class for 2021.
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