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Meyer Shank confirms Rosenqvist’s exit at end of season
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The RACER Mailbag, June 24
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YRB Racing acquires van der Steur Racing entry ahead of Six Hours of the Glen

IMSA

YRB Racing acquires van der Steur Racing entry ahead of Six Hours of the Glen

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 24, 2026, 7:39 PM ET

On the eve of the IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen comes news that YRB Racing will make its WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Michelin Pilot Challenge series debuts this weekend in Watkins Glen, after acquiring the entry of Van der Steur Racing.Van der Steur Racing announced earlier today that...

Bill Gibson, Zytek and Gibson Technology co-founder, dies at 78

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Bill Gibson, Zytek and Gibson Technology co-founder, dies at 78

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 24, 2026, 5:24 AM ET

Bill Gibson, the co-founder and driving force behind Zytek Engineering and later Gibson Technology, has passed away after a long illness aged 78.Gibson’s impact on the motorsport industry is often understated, but was revolutionary and profound in a number of technical areas across sports car racing, touring cars and single-seaters...

Lewis in for Hand at Gradient Racing for Watkins Glen

IMSA

Lewis in for Hand at Gradient Racing for Watkins Glen

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 23, 2026, 10:16 AM ET

Injury has forced Joey Hand out of this weekend's Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen.

IMSA reveals 54-car entry for Watkins Glen

IMSA

IMSA reveals 54-car entry for Watkins Glen

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 17, 2026, 1:43 PM ET

IMSA has released the entry list for next Sunday's Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen at Watkins Glen International. It’s a near-capacity 54-car field featuring all four classes for the first time since Sebring, where the LMP2 class resumes its season.

Manthey makes driver line-up changes for Watkins Glen

IMSA

Manthey makes driver line-up changes for Watkins Glen

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 17, 2026, 9:32 AM ET

Date clash with the Spa 24 Hours leads to longtime Porsche works drivers Michael Christensen and Richard Lietz and youngster Loek Hartog driving Manthey's pair of Porsche 911 GT3 R entries in next week's Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen.

‘Mixed emotions’ for BMW after Le Mans near miss

FIA WEC

‘Mixed emotions’ for BMW after Le Mans near miss

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 15, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

BMW M Team WRT might have missed out on Le Mans victory in the closest finish since 1969 but team principal Vincent Vosse insists there is "no regret."

Strong Le Mans showing comes up short for Cadillac

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Strong Le Mans showing comes up short for Cadillac

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 15, 2026, 7:06 AM ET

The Cadillac V-Series.R had its best showing at Le Mans so far, even if overall victory fell out of reach.

Catsburg, Edgar and Keating help TF Sport add another chapter to Corvette’s Le Mans legend

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Catsburg, Edgar and Keating help TF Sport add another chapter to Corvette’s Le Mans legend

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 14, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

Ben Keating and Nicky Catsburg helped complete a memorable comeback to win the Centenary Le Mans 24 Hours in GTE Am, not only recording the final Le Mans win in the category, but also the last Le Mans win for the singular factory Corvette Racing team. Three years later, they’ve come back together with another incredible comeback story, both on the track and off it, to help customer team TF Sport continue the Chevrolet Corvette’s legacy of Le Mans excellence.

Toyota drivers ride rollercoaster of emotions en route to ending Le Mans win drought

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Toyota drivers ride rollercoaster of emotions en route to ending Le Mans win drought

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 14, 2026, 1:45 PM ET

Call it closure, call it vindication, call it the most satisfying win for Toyota at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Their winning drivers certainly would.

LM24 Hour 23: Toyota, Inter Europol surging toward the flag

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LM24 Hour 23: Toyota, Inter Europol surging toward the flag

By RJ O’Connell - Jun 14, 2026, 9:05 AM ET

Toyota Racing enters the last hour of the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans seemingly destined to win the race, with its two TR010 Hybrids running 1-2 at the top of the hour.

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