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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 1h
Check out John Dagys' news and notes package following unload day for the 29th Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
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Road Atlanta Wednesday Notebook
John Dagys' first news and notes from Road Atlanta ahead of Motul Petit Le Mans...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 2h
Tyler Maxson led the way following a pair of Porsche Carrera Cup North America practice sessions on Wednesday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
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Maxson Tops Wednesday Practice at Road Atlanta
Tyler Maxson led the way following a pair of Porsche Carrera Cup North America practice sessions on Wednesday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The Topp Racing driver reeled off a best lap of 1:20.824...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 5h
Morgan Burkhard set the pace of the first practice session for the Fox Factory 120 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
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Burkhard Leads Opening Practice at Road Atlanta
Morgan Burkhard leads the first practice session of the Fox Factory 120
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 5h
Marcus Ericsson has been officially confirmed in joining Random Vandals Racing for next weekend’s Desder Indianapolis 8 Hour, teaming up his younger brother Hampus, as well as Derek DeBoer in the team’s BMW M4 GT3 EVO.
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Marcus Ericsson Confirmed in Random Vandals BMW for Indy 8H
2022 Indianapolis 500 winner officially confirmed as third driver in Random Vandals BMW M4 GT4 EVO for Indy...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 8h
Car Blanche initially underestimated the task of stepping up to the GTD Pro class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship according to team principal Christopher Deely, who has downplayed the chances of a second entry for the 2027 season.
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Car Blanche Initially Underestimated Challenge of GTD Pro
Team principal Chris Deely, driver Valentin Hasse-Clot on stepping up to GTD Pro...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 8h
Laurin Heinrich said he “won’t give up until the checkered flag falls” despite his slim chances of pulling off the GTP drivers’ title in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
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Heinrich “Won’t Give Up” Until GTP Title is Decided
Laurin Heinrich not backing down from GTP title hopes until
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 8h
Alex Lynn is due to make his return to racing in the European Le Mans Series season finale at Portimao next month driving for Algarve Pro Racing.
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Lynn Set for Race Return at Portimao With Algarve Pro Racing
Briton has been on sidelines following neck surgery but will reunite with APR ahead of WEC comeback...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 10h
Ferrari factory driver Phil Hanson is targeting additional outings in GT3 machinery alongside his FIA World Endurance Championship commitments next year, and is particularly eager to race in the U.S.
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Hanson Targeting Parallel Hypercar, American GT3 Programs
Recently re-signed Ferrari factory driver says there's
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 10h
IMSA President John Doonan has explained the entry selection process in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
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Doonan Explains IMSA Entry Selection Process
Prospective WeatherTech Championship teams interviewed prior to receiving entry decision...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 10h
NTT IndyCar Series star Alex Palou will contest next month’s Desder Indianapolis 8 Hour for Lone Star Racing, as Mercedes-AMG revealed its full driver lineups for the final round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge and GT World Challenge America powered by AWS seasons.
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Palou Joins Lone Star Racing for Indy 8H Return
IndyCar star Alex Palou returns to Indy 8H for first time since 2024 as Mercedes-AMG prepares to battle for IGTC title...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 10h
Next month’s 6 Hours of Barcelona is set for an unusual-looking Saturday schedule in order to better accommodate drivers hoping to contest both the penultimate FIA World Endurance Championship race of the season and the clashing Portimao GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS season finale.
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Barcelona Round Set for Unusual Saturday Schedule, Split FP3
LMGT3 runners get their own FP3 and early qualifying amid Portimao GTWC clash...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 10h
The FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest have revealed a new ten-year deal that will see the two bodies work together to co-run the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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FIA, ACO Reveal New 10-Year WEC Partnership Deal
FIA, ACO reveal new contract to guarantee future of the WEC running through 2037...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
AO Racing will prepare for Halloween early, with ‘Skeleton Rexy’ returning for this weekend’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans, while ‘Rockie’ making its series debut.
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AO to Run Skeleton Rexy, Rockie Characters at Petit Le Mans
AO Racing to get jump start on Halloween with skeleton livery for GTD Pro entry...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
Bartone Bros. Racing with GetSpeed will expand into a full IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup effort next year, confirming a GTD Pro class entry with Anthony Bartone and Fabian Schiller as two of its drivers.
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Bartone, GetSpeed Expands to Endurance Cup in 2027
Bartone Bros. Racing with GetSpeed will expand into a full IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup effort next year, confirming a GTD Pro class entry with Anthony Bartone and Fabian Schiller as two of its drivers...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
Lionspeed GP Porsche pair Ricardo Feller and Bastian Buus head a 44-car entry for this weekend’s final round of the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup at Barcelona.
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Lionspeed Porsche Duo Head 44-Car Barcelona Entry
Fewer than 10 points separate the top-four crews heading into this weekend's Sprint Cup decider...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
Tyler Maxson and Aaron Jeansonne will again face off this week at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, with only four races to go until crowning the Porsche Carrera Cup North America Pro class champion.
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Maxson, Jeansonne Title Battle Continues at Road Atlanta
Maxson enters Road Atlanta with 11-point lead over Jeansonne with four races to go...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
The IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge concludes its season with the last two 45-minute sprint races at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. It also signs off the sprint format as in 2027, the championship transitions fully to a multi-class, all endurance race format across seven race weekends.
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VPRC Ends Sprint Race Era in Road Atlanta Season Finale
The IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge concludes its season with the last two 45-minute sprint races at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. It also signs off the sprint format as in 2027, the championship ...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
Round 3 Racing is targeting an expansion into a four-car Mustang Challenge North America operation next year, on the heels of winning the Entrant’s Championship in its rookie season.
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Round 3 Racing Plotting Four-Car Effort for 2027
Round 3 Racing is targeting an expansion into a four-car Mustang Challenge North America operation next year, on the heels of winning the Entrant’s Championship in its rookie season. The Florida-based...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe heads to Spain and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend for the penultimate round of the campaign, where all four class title battles remain tightly contested as the season enters its closing stages.
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Three Points Split Top Two Crews in Pro Ahead of Barcelona
Tight points battle as Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe teams enter penultimate round of season...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
The first SRO GT Academy champion was crowned at British GT’s Brands Hatch season finale last weekend where Jarrod Waberski secured his place on next year’s 24 Hours of Spa grid.
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British GT’s Waberski First to Seal SRO GT Academy Win, Spa Seat
Anglo-South African beats Charles Clark to fully funded prize drive for next year's 24H Spa...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
GS competitors enter this week's IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season-ending Fox Factory 120 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in a tight championship battle that sees the top three trams separated by just 40 points.
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Wide Open GS Title Battle Entering Road Atlanta Finale
Forty-five cars set for Friday's season-ending Fox Factory 120 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
A pair of Ferrari 499Ps have become the first confirmed entries for the new Hypercar class of the upcoming Asian Le Mans Series.
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Two Ferrari 499Ps First Confirmed Hypercar Entries
AF Corse, Cetilar Racing to enter pair of 499Ps in new Asian Le Mans Series class...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
Ferrari has vowed not to give up on its fading FIA World Endurance Championship title ambitions after what it called a “nightmare” 6 Hours of Fuji that yielded a single point.
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Ferrari Vows to Fight On for Title After Fuji “Nightmare”
Ferrari's Giuliano Salvi expects easier time in remaining races at Barcelona and Monza after myriad Fuji woes...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
BMW squad Team KRC has set its sights on a full Intercontinental GT Challenge campaign next year, while confirming plans to return to the FIA GT World Cup in Macau.
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KRC Eyes Full IGTC Season; Confirms Macau Return
'Tony' Ruan Cunfan could tackle IGTC Independent Cup next year as Team KRC eyes next step in expansion...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 29/09/2026
Marcus Littlewood sealed the inaugural Radical Cup Europe title in the final round at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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Littlewood Claims Radical Cup Europe Title
RSR's Marcus Littlewood seals Radical Cup Europe title in Barcelona...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 28/09/2026
Archangel Motorsports’ Pro-Am class victory in last weekend’s GT World Challenge America powered by AWS round at Barber Motorsports Park was a “long time coming” according to team principal Mike Johnson, who is working to confirm 2027 programs.
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Johnson: Archangel’s First McLaren Win ‘Long Time Coming’
Archangel Motorsports’ Pro-Am class victory in last weekend’s GT World Challenge America powered by AWS round at Barber Motorsports Park was a “long time coming” according to team principal Mike Johns...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 28/09/2026
Ford Racing will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a special livery on its two IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Pro class entries in this weekend’s season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans.
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GTD Pro Mustangs to Run ‘Sweepstakes’ Tribute Livery at Petit
Ford Racing to pay homage to 'Sweepstakes' in special livery celebrating 125th anniversary...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 28/09/2026
Both specifications of Porsche 963s have been given weight breaks, with the 2025 version fielded by JDC-Miller Motorsports having also been handed a power increase for this weekend’s Motul Petit Le Mans.
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Both Specs of Porsche 963s Get Weight Breaks for Petit Le Mans
Both 2025, 2026-spec Porsche 963s get weight breaks, numerous changes in GT ranks...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 28/09/2026
Tom Sargent, who along with co-driver Kyle Washington re-took the GT World Challenge America Pro-Am points lead in last weekend’s round at Barber Motorsport Park, will miss next weekend’s season-ending Indianapolis 8 Hour due to a clash with the European Le Mans Series title-decider in Portimao.
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Pro-Am Points Leader Sargent to Miss Indy 8H Due to ELMS Clash
Pro-Am points leader Sargent to miss Indianapolis 8 Hour due to ELMS clash...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 28/09/2026
Check out Jamie Klein's post-race notebook from Sunday's FIA World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Fuji.
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Fuji Post-Race Notebook
Check out Sportscar365's final notebook after an action-packed 6 Hours of Fuji...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 28/09/2026
BMW factory drivers Raffaele Marciello, Augusto Farfus and Dan Harper have become the first FIA World Endurance Championship racers to be confirmed as not participating in the Portimao GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS finale that clashes with the Barcelona WEC event.
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Marciello, Farfus, Harper to Skip Portimao Amid WEC Clash
Impact of Barcelona WEC clash is being felt with Wittmann, Eng, Verhagen drafted in for GTWC Europe finale...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 28/09/2026
Tom Gamble says he is “gutted” with the mistake that resulted in the penalty that denied the No. 007 Aston Martin Valkyrie a clear shot at the marque’s first FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar podium in Sunday’s 6 Hours of Fuji.
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Gamble “Gutted” With Penalty as Podium Evades Aston Martin
Tom Gamble
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 28/09/2026
Alpine sporting director Nicolas Lapierre admits that the French manufacturer lost victory in the 6 Hours of Fuji by not “sacrificing” one of its cars in the final pit stop that allowed Toyota to get the jump and ultimately take a surprise win.
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Alpine Lost Win For Refusing to “Sacrifice” Either Car
Nicolas Lapierre explains decision-making in crucial final pit stop that allowed Toyota to get the upper hand...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
Frederik Schandorff and Mathias Perez Companc put themselves back into Pro class championship contention following victory in Sunday’s GT World Challenge America powered by AWS round at Barber Motorsports Park.
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AF Corse’s Schandorff, Perez Companc Claim Barber Win
Ferrari duo Schandorff, Perez Companc pick up second victory of season...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
Memo Gidley said he “never won a championship sitting by the car” but the mixed emotions were made up by the SKI Autosports driver taking his tenth GT America powered by AWS victory of the season in Sunday’s race at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Gidley Never Won Title “Sitting By the Car”; SKI Eyeing Step Up
SKI Autosports aiming to step up to GT World Challenge America after title-winning GT America season...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
Jeremy Fletcher kept his GR Cup North America championship hopes alive with victory in Sunday’s race at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Fletcher Keeps Title Hopes Alive With Sunday Barber Win
Title fight still alive as Fletcher returns to victory lane after late-race move...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
The Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo has been handed a 20 kg increase in minimum weight following qualifying for this afternoon’s GT World Challenge America powered by AWS race at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Porsches Handed Weight Increase Ahead of Barber Race
Porsche 911 GT3 R Evos given 20 kg weight increase following qualifying at Barber...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
Memo Gidley scored his tenth GT America powered by AWS victory of the season in Sunday’s final race of the weekend at Barber Motorsports Park after starting from the rear of the SRO3 field.
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Gidley Scores Tenth Win of Season in Race 2 at Barber
Memo Gidley rebounds from Saturday issue; takes Race 2 win at Barber...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
Frederik Schandorff and Matias Perez Companc have combined for overall pole for this afternoon’s GT World Challenge America powered by AWS race at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Schandorff, Perez Companc Combine for Barber Pole
AF Corse on pole for final three-hour race of season at Barber Motorsports Park...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
Spike Kohlbecker continued his fine form at Barber Motorsports Park on Sunday morning, grabbing pole for the second Toyota GR Cup North America race of the weekend.
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Kohlbecker Grabs Pole for Barber Race 2
TechSport Racing driver sweeps qualifying at Barber Motorsports Park...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
Toyota driver Ryo Hirakawa has recalled the “stressful” final stages of the 6 Hours of Fuji after he held off the ostensibly faster Alpine of Victor Martins to score the Japanese marque’s first home FIA World Endurance Championship victory in three years.
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Hirakawa Recalls “Stressful” Late Battle for Fuji Victory
Ryo Hirakawa credits team's advice and Fuji experience as he held off Victor Martins' Alpine for unlikely 6H Fuji win...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
Darren Leung has described the No. 32 Team WRT BMW’s LMGT3 class victory in the 6 Hours of Fuji as “massive” in consideration of the team’s struggles this year, as he, Augusto Farfus and Sean Gelael emerged on top in a chaotic race.
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Leung: Fuji Win “Means Everything” Amid “Rotter” of a Season
Darren Leung and Augusto Farfus reflect on first win of a difficult season in No. 32 Team WRT BMW...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 27/09/2026
Toyota took a shock home FIA World Endurance Championship victory with a late strategic gambit, stealing away a 6 Hours of Fuji victory that looked almost certain to go the way of Alpine for the majority of the distance.
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Toyota Steals Home Win From Under Noses of Alpine
No. 8 crew takes points lead as Hirakawa holds off Alpine's Martins in thrilling 6H Fuji finish...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 26/09/2026
Check out John Dagys' news and notes package following Saturday's SRO America action at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Barber Saturday Notebook
John Dagys' Saturday notebook from SRO America at Barber Motorsports Park...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 26/09/2026
Spike Kohlbecker extended his points lead with victory in the opening Toyota GR Cup North America race of the weekend at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Kohlbecker Extends Points Lead With Saturday Barber Win
TechSport driver claims sixth win of season, edging further ahead of Fletcher...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 26/09/2026
Tom Sargent completed a clean sweep of topping every practice for this weekend’s GT World Challenge America powered by AWS race at Barber Motorsports Park, putting the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo quickest in Saturday afternoon’s third and final session.
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Sargent Completes Practice Sweep at Barber
GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo leads every practice session at Barber...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 26/09/2026
Trenton Estep broke through to claim top honors in Saturday’s Pirelli GT4 America race at Barber Motorsports Park after Allen Patten spun around Tony Gaples while battling for the overall lead in an incident-filled race.
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Estep, Baltas Wins Race 2 After Late-Race Pro-Am Contact
Trenton Estep, Yves Baltas win after contact between two Pro-Am cars
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 26/09/2026
Spike Kohlbecker put himself in the best position to extend his points lead in Toyota GR Cup North America competition after taking pole for Race 1 of the weekend at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Kohlbecker Claims Barber Race 1 Pole
TechSport Racing driver claims pole ahead of this afternoon's first race of weekend...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 26/09/2026
Joel Cortes claimed his first career GT America powered by AWS win, while Memo Gidley clinched the SRO3 class title despite not starting the race due to a driveshaft issue.
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Cortes Wins First Career Win; Gidley Clinches Title Despite DNS
Joel Cortes takes first win; Gidley locks up title despite not even starting race...
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Sportscar365 @sportscar365.com · 26/09/2026
Tom Sargent remained atop the time charts in GT World Challenge America powered by AWS, pacing the second practice session of the weekend for tomorrow’s three-hour race at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Sargent Paces Second Barber Practice
No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche quickest again in second practice at Barber...
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