John Dagys

Chicago

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Sportscar365

Host at Sportscar365 Double Stint Podcast

Founder, Editor-in-Chief, Sportscar365. Opinions are my own. He/him

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Muniz, DeNofa Confirmed for Mustang Challenge Invitational

4 days ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

Frankie Muniz and Chelsea DeNofa have been the latest drivers to be confirmed for next weekend’s Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational as guesting drivers. Television star-turned NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Muniz, who made his Mustang Challenge debut at Circuit of The Americas last year, was confirmed by Ford Performance on Wednesday.
Iron Dames Unveils Special Livery for Le Mans

4 days ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

The No. 85 Iron Dames Porsche 911 GT3 R will carry a special livery for next weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, in what will mark the all-female initiative’s seventh consecutive entry in the French endurance classic.
Tuck Joins Conquest for Next Two Endurance Cup Races

4 days ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

Ben Tuck will join Conquest Racing for the next two IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup races, beginning with the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen later this month. The Silver-rated driver, who replaces Cedric Sbirrazzuoli in the team’s GTD lineup, will join full season drivers Manny Franco and Daniel Serra at the wheel of the No. 34 Ferrari 296 GT3 for Watkins Glen and the Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Inside the Logistics for Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational

5 days ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

Ford Performance is undertaking what’s being coined as a “massive” logistics effort to get 35-plus Ford Mustang Dark Horse R race cars and its teams overseas to France for the first-ever Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational. The June 11-14 event, held at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe, will mark the international race debut for the Dark Horse R, which serves as the highly capable spec car used in the IMSA-sanctioned Mustang Challenge and USAC-sanctioned Mustang Cup domestically.
Detroit Post-Race Notebook

6 days ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

***With its win in Saturday’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic, Meyer Shank Racing scored its first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship victory since Motul Petit Le Mans in 2023. Additionally, it was the first wins with Acura for both Renger van der Zande and Nick Yelloly.
Rockenfeller: Big Win for Mustang GT3 in “Ford City”

1 week ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

Mike Rockenfeller hailed his and Seb Priaulx’s GTD Pro class victory in Saturday’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Challenge as a “big fight” in the “Ford city.”The drivers of the No. 64 Multimatic Motorsports-run Ford Mustang GT3 claimed their first victories with the brand, coming on the heels of their teammates’ breakthrough class win in January’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. It marked Rockenfeller’s first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship win since 2017. “It’s really cool,” he said.
Van der Zande, Taylor Explain Frantic Final 15 Minutes

1 week ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

Renger van der Zande said it was a mutual decision from himself and his Honda Racing Corporation USA engineers to “go for it” in the closing laps of Saturday’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic, that saw Acura Meyer Shank Racing break through for victory. Van der Zande made a move on the then-leading No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac V-Series.R of Ricky Taylor on Turn 1 with four minutes to go.
Van der Zande Takes Dramatic Detroit Win for Acura MSR

1 week ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

Acura Meyer Shank Racing broke Porsche Penske Motorsport’s four-race win streak in a thrilling late-race battle for victory in Saturday’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic. Renger van der Zande made a move around Ricky Taylor’s No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac V-Series.R for the lead with four minutes to go.
Tandy Quickest in Final Detroit Practice

1 week ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

Nick Tandy was quickest in final practice for this afternoon’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic, putting Porsche Penske Motorsport on top of the time sheets for the first time this weekend. Tandy’s 1:08.552 lap time was 0.046 seconds quicker than a late improvement by Dries Vanthoor in the No. 24 Team RLL BMW M Hybrid V8. Mathieu Jaminet was third quickest in the 20-minute session, which ran without any major incidents.
Detroit Friday Notebook

1 week ago | sportscar365.com | John Dagys

***Nick Yelloly scored his first career IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship pole in a front row sweep for Acura Meyer Shank Racing. It marked the first pole for MSR since Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 2013, which was also the last time a GTP pole winner went on to win the race. ***Additionally, the last time the Ohio-based team locked out the front row in a top-class IMSA race was the 2008 Rolex 24 at Daytona. ***Yelloly said: “It’s the best place to start at any street circuit.