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Exclusive Spy Shots: 2020 Land Rover Defender!
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No, this isn’t that new Tesla Model Z that Musk has been musing about. This is the upcoming 2020 Land Rover Defender. It was just spotted at a Silverthron, Colorado Starbucks. Don’t worry, despite being parked in front of a Tesla supercharger while the test engineers grabbed macchiatos, it wasn’t ICEing. Those are shared spots. That said,…
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2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona: Track-Side Gallery
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This year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona was one of the most memorable races I’ve been to for a number of reasons; some good, some… uh, less than good. The field was incredibly interesting and very beautiful, a lot of teams had stacked driver lineups with certain open-wheel stars, and some great action on track. But…
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Visiting the ISC Archives and Research Center at Daytona International Speedway
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ISC, International Speedway Corporation, owns or operates thirteen of our nation’s premier race tracks. Daytona International Speedway is one of those tracks. In order to preserve the long history of racing in Daytona, ISC created the ISC Archives and Research Center, which located about three miles from the track. The main purpose of the facility…
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Rolex 24 at Daytona: Every Pit in the Middle of the Night
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It is after 2:00am. Those who were going to sleep are already doing so. Those who were not going to sleep aren’t sleeping yet. But the pits are different. The pits have to be ready for anything: emergency tire change, a refill under yellow, or a driver swap. I decided to walk along the back…
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Rolex 24 at Daytona: Pre-Race Pit Lane Walk
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It is almost 12:30am as I am writing this, less than halfway through this 24-hour endurance race. This is good time to mention how the whole thing began. I wish I had a cool story but the start was rather typical. All the cars lineup on pit-lane in their starting order. The faster DPi cars…
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Rolex 24 at Daytona: Hot Lap in a BMW M5
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Before each televised race, the hosts of the program take you on a fast lap of the track. Usually it is the pole sitter’s fastest lap. Well, I tried doing the same thing. Earlier this morning I was taken on a hot lap in a new BMW M5. I got to sit shotgun and…
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Rolex 24 at Daytona: The Michelin Tires
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There are some things you need to go racing. Like a proper race car, for starters. But like with anything, there is more to it than that. Those cars need spare parts, gasoline, tires, etc. Tires have always been a big part of racing. Arguments can made of which is more important: engine, chassis, brakes,…
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Rolex 24 at Daytona: Morning Paddock Walk
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The race doesn’t start until 2:30pm. But the day at the track starts at the crack of dawn. I walked aimlessly around the paddock this morning just looking at everything, absorbing it all, and taking pictures in which I attempt to show you a bit of this action. I can’t give you the sounds, the…
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2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona Official Spotter Guide
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For years now Andy Blackmore has been creating the official spotter guides to various motorsport events. Such a simple idea, perfectly executed by Mr. Blackmore. So perfectly in fact that they are now the 2019 Official IMSA Spotter Guide. Very cool. Download and printout a set as they will only enhance your race viewing pleasure. This year’s…
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Hooniverse Asks: What do you want to see from the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona?
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It’s the last weekend in January which means that the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona is upon us. The 24 Hours of Daytona, as it is commonly known, is the start of the 2019 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. This year, the 12-race season start off with over 90 cars of 19 brands, and six classes. Those are…
