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Privateer Porsche Delivers Laguna Seca GTP Win as Heinrich Leads Series
sports23 days ago

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.

Porsche 963s Debut Apple-Inspired Livery for Laguna Seca Showdown
automotive26 days ago

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.

sports26 days ago

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.

Porsche Revives Apple Legacy with Retro Livery at Laguna Seca
motorsport27 days ago

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.)

IndyCar Unveils 2026 Schedule with New Races and Changes
sports8 months ago

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.

sports8 months ago

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.

Porsche GT4 E-Performance Shocks Fans with Electrifying Laguna Seca Lap
automotive2 years ago

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.

"Crash-Filled Opening Practice and Power's Lead: Highlights from IndyCar Laguna Seca"
motorsports2 years ago

"Crash-Filled Opening Practice and Power's Lead: Highlights from IndyCar Laguna Seca"

Colton Herta topped the crash-filled opening practice session at Laguna Seca for the IndyCar race, setting the fastest lap time ahead of Pato O'Ward and Alexander Rossi. The session was marred by multiple red flags due to incidents, including Romain Grosjean, Juri Vips, Scott McLaughlin, Agustin Canapino, and Will Power. Herta's Andretti Autosport teammate, Marcus Ericsson, finished fourth, while rookie Juri Vips impressed in sixth.

Ganassi Cadillac Claims Victory at IMSA Laguna Seca Race.
motorsports3 years ago

Ganassi Cadillac Claims Victory at IMSA Laguna Seca Race.

The Ganassi Cadillac held off the Porsche to win the IMSA race at Laguna Seca. Colin Braun's Meyer Shank Racing Acura took the lead at the start, but Pipo Derani's Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R passed him after a restart with 70 minutes to go. Renger van der Zande replaced Sebastien Bourdais in the Ganassi Cadillac and finished second, with Nick Tandy's Porsche in third. In GTD Pro, Jules Gounon's WeatherTech Mercedes won, while Kay van Berlo's BMW took the GTD class victory.