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RacinToday.com Has Run Out of Gas: Thanks Racing World – And Farewell
Wednesday, 15 Nov, 2023 – 18:53 | Comments Off on RacinToday.com Has Run Out of Gas: Thanks Racing World – And Farewell
RacinToday.com Has Run Out of Gas: Thanks Racing World – And Farewell

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
When RacinToday.com was launched by a group of veteran daily newspaper sports writers  and two very talented website designers in 2009, we had no idea how long our little publication …

Cadillac Survives, Wins at Sebring
Sunday, 19 Mar, 2023 – 8:47 | Comments Off on Cadillac Survives, Wins at Sebring

RacinToday.com
The No. 31 AXR Cadillac of Pipo Derani, Alexander Sims and Jack Aitken capitalized on a late-race accident involving the then-leader to get the overall win the weekend’s 12-hour race at Sebring IMSA sportscar race …

Flat Spot On – Before the Deluge
Saturday, 19 Mar, 2022 – 8:32 | Comments Off on Flat Spot On – Before the Deluge
Flat Spot On – Before the Deluge

By Jonathan Ingram | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
SEBRING, Fla. – The race of the Hypercars at the Sebring International Raceway turned out to be hyper-dramatic.
It seems highly unlikely another World Endurance Championship race will experience three red flags—two …

Flat Spot On – A Big Start and Finish
Sunday, 14 Nov, 2021 – 9:26 | Comments Off on Flat Spot On – A Big Start and Finish
Flat Spot On – A Big Start and Finish

By Jonathan Ingram | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
BRASELTON, Ga. – Driving into the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for the running of the Motul Petit Le Mans was a reminder of Tom Wolfe’ s opening to the “Last American …

Flat Spot On – Big Stakes for a ‘Petit’ Race
Friday, 12 Nov, 2021 – 9:04 | Comments Off on Flat Spot On – Big Stakes for a ‘Petit’ Race
Flat Spot On – Big Stakes for a ‘Petit’ Race

By Jonathan Ingram | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
BRASELTON, Ga. – The Motul Petit Le Mans rides again on Saturday.
Practice officially began Thursday. The massive infield party at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta was already under way.

I don’t know …

Ganassi Grows IMSA Program
Thursday, 21 Oct, 2021 – 13:54 | Comments Off on Ganassi Grows IMSA Program
Ganassi Grows IMSA Program

Chip Ganassi Racing will add a second V-Performance Academy Cadillac DPi-V.R and three new fulltime drivers to its 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship team.
The two entries will be driven by returning Cadillac DPi-V.R veteran Renger …

Jimmie Begins ‘Retirement’ With 24-Hour Drive
Saturday, 30 Jan, 2021 – 13:33 | Comments Off on Jimmie Begins ‘Retirement’ With 24-Hour Drive
Jimmie Begins ‘Retirement’ With 24-Hour Drive

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
The Rolex 24 starting field will roll to the green flag this afternoon in Daytona for the start of the 2021 race that marks the beginning of the racing season.
Among …

Flat Spot On: The Brilliant, Star-Crossed Paul Jr.
Wednesday, 20 Jan, 2021 – 11:02 | 7 Comments
Flat Spot On: The Brilliant, Star-Crossed Paul Jr.

A long time ago, I decided not to write about John Paul Jr. except for race reports at events where he was competing. There was plenty to write about, no doubt. He was famous – …

Big Surprise Finish for Cadillac at Petit Le Mans
Sunday, 18 Oct, 2020 – 8:47 | Comments Off on Big Surprise Finish for Cadillac at Petit Le Mans
Big Surprise Finish for Cadillac at Petit Le Mans

By Jonathan Ingram
Senior Writer | RacingToday.com
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – One never knows how the racing gods might introduce a sudden change of fate at the Petit Le Mans. In yet another surprise ending, the 23rd …

The Heat Will Be On At IMSA’s Return To Racing
Saturday, 4 Jul, 2020 – 16:45 | Comments Off on The Heat Will Be On At IMSA’s Return To Racing
The Heat Will Be On At IMSA’s Return To Racing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship returns to action Saturday at Daytona International Speedway after a five-month hiatus due to the pandemic, it will be the first time the DPi competitors have …