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indycar1 month ago•15 min saved

McLaughlin seals Laguna Seca win as Palou falters in IndyCar finale

Scott McLaughlin dominated from pole at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to win IndyCar's season finale, his eighth career victory and first since 2024, finishing well ahead of Kyle Kirkwood; champion Alex Palou gambled on a four-stop strategy and faded to eighth; Alexander Rossi earned a road-course podium for Ed Carpenter Racing, while Santino Ferrucci rose to 12th, Louis Foster ended 14th, and Sting Ray Robb and Nolan Siegel had tough days finishing 23rd and 24th.

via Motorsport.com|

#alex-palou #alexander-rossi #indycar

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Porsche goes airborne at Laguna Seca corkscrew; driver survives crash

A Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West driver, Manuel Gil Del Real, lost brakes approaching Laguna Seca’s Zanardi Corkscrew, sending his No. 270 Porsche 911 airborne, smashing through the tire wall and catch fence before crashing into trees. Del Real survived and was airlifted to a hospital, with Porsche later confirming he is awake and being treated.

via New York Post|

#auto-racing #corkscrew #crash

indycar1 month ago•18 min saved

McLaughlin Breaks IndyCar Victory Drought With Laguna Seca Win

Scott McLaughlin converted pole to win Laguna Seca, ending a two-year, 35-race drought, by 1.3739 seconds over Kyle Kirkwood as Kirkwood takes runner-up in the championship; Alexander Rossi finished third, and Dennis Hauger was named 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year.

via Motorsport.com|

#indycar #laguna-seca #pole-position

motorsport1 month ago•10 min saved

Porsche crash at Laguna Seca tears through fence at Zanardi Corkscrew

A Porsche Sprint Challenge North America driver Manuel Gil Del Real crashed at Laguna Seca’s Zanardi Corkscrew, going airborne and tearing through the fencing as the car rolled multiple times. He was conscious and airlifted to a local hospital; the fencing damage delayed IndyCar practice by about an hour and shortened the session, with officials confirming his awake status and ongoing treatment. The corner was officially dedicated to Alex Zanardi.

via Motorsport.com|

#indycar-practice-delay #laguna-seca #manuel-gil-del-real

motorsports1 month ago•1 min saved

Laguna Seca Renames Corkscrew in Honor of Alex Zanardi

IMSA WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will rename its Corkscrew to the 'Zanardi Corkscrew' in a ceremony honoring Alex Zanardi and the 30th anniversary of his iconic 'The Pass' on the final lap of the 1996 CART season. A commemorative marker will be unveiled linking Zanardi’s name to the track’s landmark, with attendees including Chip Ganassi, Max Papis and Doug Boles; the track had previously posted a 'Grazie Alex' tribute. The article also notes Zanardi’s extraordinary return to racing after losing his legs and his continued impact in motorsports.

via Sportscar365|

#alex-zanardi #corkscrew #laguna-seca

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Bentley Continental Supersports Slims Down for the Track

Bentley’s Continental Supersports is the lightest Bentley road car in 85 years, shedding mass by dropping the plug-in hybrid and front-axle drive in favor of rear-wheel drive, carbon aero, and lighter wheels to hit about 1995 kg (≈4398 lb). Its 4.0L twin-turbo V8 makes 657 hp and 590 lb-ft, delivering sub-4-second 0–60 performance with strong brakes and adaptive suspension for track use, while the interior is pared back (no massage seats, no rotating center display) and the price climbs toward six figures with Mulliner options; only 500 are planned.

via Road & Track|

#bentley #continental-gt-supersports #laguna-seca

sports5 months ago•8 min saved

Privateer Porsche Delivers Laguna Seca GTP Win as Heinrich Leads Series

JDC-Miller Motorsports ended its WeatherTech Championship win drought with a Laguna Seca triumph, the team’s first overall victory since Sebring 2021 and the first by a privateer in the GTP era, thanks to Laurin Heinrich’s late surge in the Porsche 963. The result puts Heinrich atop the GTP standings, with BMW and Porsche Penske runners-up; Ford secured its EVO-era Mustang GT3 win, Corvette Racing moved into the GTD Pro lead, and Zanardi tributes were paid. Detroit hosts the next round, followed by the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.

via Sportscar365|

#gtp #imsa #jdc-miller

automotive5 months ago•2 min saved

Porsche 963s Debut Apple-Inspired Livery for Laguna Seca Showdown

Two Porsche 963 race cars will race at Laguna Seca in a one-off Apple Computer-inspired livery that pays homage to the 1980 Porsche 935 K3 Le Mans design and commemorates Apple’s 50th anniversary and Porsche’s 75th in 2026. The Apple logo sits on the roof with colorful accents along the sides and front, and the cars will compete in the GTP class on May 3 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

via Motor1.com|

#935-k3 #apple-livery #automotive

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Laguna Seca Set to Revisit IMSA Glories with Throwback Liveries

Throwback liveries from IMSA's WeatherTech Championship and Michelin Pilot Challenge are slated for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca ahead of the StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship weekend, featuring Corvette Racing’s 2000 C5-R white scheme, Paul Miller Racing’s 1975 BMW CSL tribute, Apple Computer liveries on the Porsche 963s, and other retro designs across multiple classes.

via IMSA|

#corvette-racing #imsa #laguna-seca

motorsport5 months ago•5 min saved

Porsche Revives Apple Legacy with Retro Livery at Laguna Seca

Porsche Penske Motorsport will race two Porsche 963s at Laguna Seca on May 3 in a vintage Apple Computer-inspired livery, honoring Apple’s 50th and Porsche Motorsport’s 75th anniversaries and tracing back to the 1980 Le Mans-era 935 K3. The No. 6 car driven by Estre/Vanthoor and the No. 7 car driven by Andlauer/Nasr will contend in the GTP class, with JDC-Miller MotorSports’ Laurin Heinrich/Tijmen van der Helm in the No. 5 also running a Porsche 963, while AO Racing and Wright Motorsports field additional Porsches in GTD Pro and GTD. The event is a 2-hour 40-minute race at Laguna Seca.)

via Porsche Newsroom|

#apple #imsa-weathertech-sportscar-championship #laguna-seca

auto-racing5 months ago•2 min saved

Porsche Penske Goes Apple Retro for Laguna Seca Throwback Weekend

Porsche Penske Motorsport will run two Porsche 963s at Laguna Seca in Apple rainbow-inspired retro livery, a nod to the 1980 Porsche 935 K3 and the IMSA Throwback weekend, as Porsche marks 75 years in motorsport and Apple its 50th anniversary.

via Sportscar365|

#apple #auto-racing #imsa-weathertech-championship

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

IndyCar Unveils 2026 Schedule with New Races and Changes

IndyCar's 2026 schedule features key improvements such as better race spacing and the return of Milwaukee's doubleheader, while facing challenges like the absence of Mexico City due to the World Cup and potential new races in Washington, D.C. The series aims to enhance the fan experience and revisit iconic venues like Laguna Seca for future championships.

via RACER - Racing News|

#2026-schedule #indycar #laguna-seca

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

2026 INDYCAR Schedule Features Phoenix, Laguna Seca, and New Races

The 2026 INDYCAR season features 17 races starting in March with new venues including Phoenix, Arlington, and Markham, and concludes at Laguna Seca. The schedule includes a mix of oval, road, and street courses, with notable events like the Indianapolis 500 and Nashville night race, and excludes some previous venues like Toronto's Exhibition Centre and Iowa.

via FOX Sports|

#2026-schedule #indycar #laguna-seca

automotive1 year ago•2 min saved

Ford Unveils the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon with Stunning Carbon Fiber Design

Ford has unveiled the 2025 Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon at Laguna Seca, featuring an all-naked carbon fiber exterior that reduces weight and enhances aesthetics, with a powerful 815-horsepower supercharged V8, and expected to cost around $400,000.

via The Drive|

#2025-model #automotive #carbon-fiber

automotive3 years ago•1 min saved

Porsche GT4 E-Performance Shocks Fans with Electrifying Laguna Seca Lap

Porsche concluded its dynamic event tour for the GT4 e-Performance electric sports car at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where it was well received by fans. The car, which debuted at last year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, previews the next-generation 718 Cayman and Boxster and is set to launch as an all-electric model in 2025. With a maximum output of 1,072 horsepower and impressive performance capabilities, the GT4 e-Performance is based on the 718 GT4 Clubsport model and features 900-volt technology for fast charging. Porsche also showcased the Mission X Concept and Porsche Vision 357 Speedster, both electric vehicles, at the event.

via Motor1 |

#automotive #electric-sports-car #gt4-e-performance