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IndyCar’s Chevrolet teams vie for 2028 manufacturer deal
IndyCar
IndyCar’s Chevrolet teams vie for 2028 manufacturer deal
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Grosjean preparing to start a new chapter: ‘This is probably the end for me with single-seaters’
IndyCar
Grosjean preparing to start a new chapter: ‘This is probably the end for me with single-seaters’
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IndyCar confirms 15-round 2027 Indy NXT schedule
Indy NXT
IndyCar confirms 15-round 2027 Indy NXT schedule
7h ago
Best/Worst: Johnny Rutherford
IndyCar
Best/Worst: Johnny Rutherford
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Andretti’s Ruzewski says ‘value add’ potential key to fourth Indy 500 entry
IndyCar
Andretti’s Ruzewski says ‘value add’ potential key to fourth Indy 500 entry
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Jarett Andretti joins Myers Riley IMSA GTD team

IMSA

Jarett Andretti joins Myers Riley IMSA GTD team

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 13, 2026, 12:16 PM ET

Myers Riley Motorsports has announced its 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD program, featuring a revamped driver line-up with the addition of third-generation driver Jarett Andretti.

Van der Zande joins Tower Motorsports for IMSA LMP2

IMSA

Van der Zande joins Tower Motorsports for IMSA LMP2

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 12, 2026, 11:50 AM ET

Tower Motorsports has announced its 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship LMP2 program, headlined by the addition of Renger van der Zande as a full-time driver in the No. 8 ORECA 07-Gibson.

Sargent promoted to full-time role in Wright Motorsports IMSA GTD program

IMSA

Sargent promoted to full-time role in Wright Motorsports IMSA GTD program

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 11, 2026, 12:02 PM ET

After two seasons as Wright Motorsports’ IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup specialist, young Porsche-affiliated driver Tom Sargent has been promoted to a full-time WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class drive in the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2), alongside owner/driver Adam Adelson.

Walker returns to Turner Motorsport IMSA GTD line-up for 2027

IMSA

Walker returns to Turner Motorsport IMSA GTD line-up for 2027

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 10, 2026, 2:49 PM ET

Turner Motorsport has announced its 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD lineup, with young Jake Walker returning to the team to partner BMW M factory driver Robby Foley full-time in the No. 96 BMW M4 GT3 EVO.

Franco returns to round out Conquest's full-time 2027 IMSA line-up

IMSA

Franco returns to round out Conquest's full-time 2027 IMSA line-up

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 9, 2026, 10:48 AM ET

Conquest Racing has announced its 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship driver lineup, confirming the return of Manny Franco as a full-season driver in the No. 34 Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo.Franco will once again partner with Spanish pro driver Albert Costa for the full GTD campaign, after stepping away from the...

Yamamoto/Makino win Motegi Race 2 and GT500 title

Super GT

Yamamoto/Makino win Motegi Race 2 and GT500 title

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 8, 2026, 6:36 AM ET

Stanley Team Kunimitsu's Naoki Yamamoto and Tadasuke Makino won from pole in the Super GT season finale to wrap up the first title for the new Honda HRC Prelude-GT.

Makino and Team Kunimitsu take Super GT pole for Motegi Race 2

Super GT

Makino and Team Kunimitsu take Super GT pole for Motegi Race 2

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 7, 2026, 6:41 PM ET

Team Kunimitsu’s Naoki Yamamoto and Tadasuke Makino took the championship lead yesterday, and on the eve of this afternoon’s final round of the Autobacs Super GT Series from Mobility Resort Motegi, Makino won the pole position to give the team a crucial point in their pursuit of a championship.

Nissan breaks Super GT win drought in Motegi Race 1

Super GT

Nissan breaks Super GT win drought in Motegi Race 1

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 7, 2026, 11:04 AM ET

After staring down the humiliating prospect of a winless season in GT500, Nissan finally prevailed in Mobility Resort Motegi as the No. 12 Team Impul Nissan Z NISMO GT500 of Kazuki Hiramine and Bertrand Baguette won Saturday’s first race of the Autobacs Super GT Series’ doubleheader finale.

Okusa puts Nakajima Racing on pole for first Motegi Super GT race

Super GT

Okusa puts Nakajima Racing on pole for first Motegi Super GT race

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 6, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Nakajima Racing's Riki Okusa has emerged as a real star in qualifying to close out the 2026 Autobacs Super GT Series. On Saturday morning, Okusa put the Dunlop-clad No. 64 Honda HRC Prelude-GT on pole for the first Motegi GT 250km Race of the weekend.

How GTA Chairman Masaaki Bandoh sees Super GT's future shaping up

Super GT

How GTA Chairman Masaaki Bandoh sees Super GT's future shaping up

By RJ O’Connell - Nov 6, 2026, 2:48 PM ET

Masaaki Bandoh, Chairman of the GT Association, has been a fixture of Japanese motorsport for the last 50 years. RJ O'Connell sat down with him to discuss the future of Super GT and its endeavors to develop further international interest in the series.

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