🏎 Rolex Ready

Posted by eRacr.gg January 26, 2024 in The Money Lap

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✍️ Legacy Motor Club signs Trevor Bayne and Corey Heim for competition roles in 2024

🎥 Netflix releases trailer for ‘NASCAR: Full Speed’

🚗 Toyota is open to raising the horsepower to improve racing on short tracks

❌ JGR’s No. 19 Xfinity Team will operate without owner points at Daytona

⛵ Ferrari is entering the world of yacht racing

🚦 Lincoln Speedway is introducing a virtual flagman system for the 2024 season

Diversity in Daytona

👥 The 62nd Rolex 24 at Daytona is more than just a race; it’s a gathering of the world’s finest in motorsports. This year’s race boasts an impressive lineup, including Indy 500 winners, a Formula One champion, and Le Mans victors.

🌍 The race is a melting pot of talent, with over 200 drivers from around the world. IMSA president John Doonan highlights the race’s uniqueness, noting, “the unique nature of the track alone is enough to get world-class drivers excited.”

🤩 The field is packed with big names. Jenson Button, 2009 F1 champion, makes his debut in the GTP category. Alex Palou, two-time IndyCar champion, teams up with Scott Dixon, eyeing the prestigious win. The diversity extends to gender too, with a record nine female drivers participating.

🎥 Brad Pitt along with a full film crew for an F1-themed movie adds to the glitz, reflecting the event’s broad appeal.

🏆 Winning the Rolex 24 is a coveted achievement. Dixon, with four victories under his belt, emphasizes, “It’s one of the marquee events in the world.”

Keep reading

⚖️ IMSA tweaks GT3 balance of power ahead of Daytona

👥 Full Rolex 24 entry list

🏁 Dixon carries Cadillac to the top of the practice charts

👀 Where/How to watch the Rolex 24 this weekend

Leclerc Locks in with Ferrari

Ferrari’s Future Secured with Charles Leclerc, as the Monegasque racer signs a contract extension, extending “beyond” 2024 with the prestigious team. Leclerc’s journey from the Ferrari Driver Academy to becoming a 🌟 five-time F1 winner reflects a deep bond with the iconic team. “His values and those of our team are intertwined,” notes Team Principal Fred Vasseur, underlining the racer’s “incessant desire to push himself to the limit.” 🏁

With 103 races, 30 podiums, and a whopping 1035 points under his belt, Leclerc’s drive is clear. “This team is my second family,” Leclerc shared, his eyes set on the ultimate prize: “My dream remains that of winning the World Championship with Ferrari.” 🏆 The commitment is mutual, with Vasseur vowing to give Leclerc a winning car for years to come.

More News

F1

🎥 Netflix has announced the release date for Season 6 of Drive To Survive

🆕 Formula 2 set to debut brand-new car in 2024

🤔 Is F1 facing an identity crisis?

NASCAR

🇪🇺 NASCAR Euro Series driver to compete in ARCA Daytona race

💨 Toyota, Ford face unknowns with new NASCAR Cup bodies

🏁 Kaz Grala enters Daytona 500 with third FRM entry

🌟 2024 NASCAR Cup Series rookie class preview

Indycar

🤩 19-year-old Indy NXT driver impresses in IndyCar testing debut

😅 Dixon wary of Ganassi IndyCar expansion hampering results

Global

🤔 Sebastien Ogier: “New WRC points system makes no sense”

🟢 Elfyn Evans kicks off WRC with a perfect performance in the Monte Carlo Rally

📈 Kip Childress on CARS Tour’s growth and recent changes

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