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Hyundai Edition Of Red Dragon Ready To Roll
Thursday, 27 Aug, 2015 – 8:31 | Comments Off on Hyundai Edition Of Red Dragon Ready To Roll
Hyundai Edition Of Red Dragon Ready To Roll

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Armed with a real-time appreciation for what it takes to homologate a Hyundai, GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing will make its sedan-style debut in the Pirelli World Challenge at Sonoma Raceway this …

Ford GT To Run At Le Mans In 2016
Friday, 12 Jun, 2015 – 13:44 | Comments Off on Ford GT To Run At Le Mans In 2016
Ford GT To Run At Le Mans In 2016

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Ford will compete in the 84th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the all-new Ford GT supercar in 2016, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company’s 1966 podium victory sweep of the …

Ryan Briscoe Bolts On Fenders, Hits The Roads At Le Mans
Thursday, 11 Jun, 2015 – 16:54 | Comments Off on Ryan Briscoe Bolts On Fenders, Hits The Roads At Le Mans
Ryan Briscoe Bolts On Fenders, Hits The Roads At Le Mans

After two stints as super-substitute in the Verizon IndyCar Series, Ryan Briscoe is racing with fenders this weekend in the world’s premier endurance sports car race.
Briscoe has rejoined Corvette Racing regulars Antonio Garcia and Jan …

Hyundai Boss Talks Cars, Racing, Red Dragons
Wednesday, 11 Mar, 2015 – 11:23 | Comments Off on Hyundai Boss Talks Cars, Racing, Red Dragons
Hyundai Boss Talks Cars, Racing, Red Dragons

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
DALLAS – With his latest No. 99 “Red Dragon” a work-in-progress, businessman/racer Bob Stallings recently turned his entrepreneurial attention to the grand opening of the Hyundai dealership bearing his name.
The …

Fogarty, Stallings Roll Out The Future In Dallas
Monday, 2 Feb, 2015 – 19:13 | Comments Off on Fogarty, Stallings Roll Out The Future In Dallas
Fogarty, Stallings Roll Out The Future In Dallas

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
DALLAS – Sports car ace Jon Fogarty says Hyundai’s management team “needs a vision of who they want to be” in the door-slamming world of sedan sports car racing.
“It is …

Elford is 2015 Winner of Phil Hill Award
Friday, 23 Jan, 2015 – 9:01 | Comments Off on Elford is 2015 Winner of Phil Hill Award
Elford is 2015 Winner of Phil Hill Award

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Vic Elford, who earned the title of “Porsche hero” during his five-year racing tenure with the German marque, is the 2015 recipient of the Phil Hill Award presented by the Road Racing Drivers Club.
Named in …

‘Red Dragon’ To Return To Track After 2014 Tragedy
Thursday, 25 Dec, 2014 – 15:19 | Comments Off on ‘Red Dragon’ To Return To Track After 2014 Tragedy
‘Red Dragon’ To Return To Track After 2014 Tragedy

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Dallas-based businessman Bob Stallings’ decision to return to racing in 2015 via the Pirelli World Challenge series went beyond the cold/hard corporate desire to “activate and develop brand awareness” for …

Chrysler Pulls Plug On IMSA Viper Program
Monday, 6 Oct, 2014 – 16:08 | Comments Off on Chrysler Pulls Plug On IMSA Viper Program
Chrysler Pulls Plug On IMSA Viper Program

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Chrysler Group LLC announced Monday that it will discontinue its factory-backed SRT (Street and Racing Technology) Motorsports racing program in the International Motor Sports Association at the conclusion of the 2014 season.
The decision affects participation …

Audi Again Up To Challenges, Wins 2014 Le Mans
Sunday, 15 Jun, 2014 – 8:02 | Comments Off on Audi Again Up To Challenges, Wins 2014 Le Mans
Audi Again Up To Challenges, Wins 2014 Le Mans

This was supposed to be the year that Audi’s domination of the 24 of Le Mans was to end. This was supposed to be the year that really fast Toyotas and Porsche’s return to the …

Fehan Named Spirit Of Le Mans Award Winner
Saturday, 14 Jun, 2014 – 8:00 | Comments Off on Fehan Named Spirit Of Le Mans Award Winner
Fehan Named Spirit Of Le Mans Award Winner

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Doug Fehan, Corvette Racing program manager, has been presented the Spirit of Le Mans award by organizers of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest – the sporting authority of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Fehan, who …