DAGYS: World Of Sportscars, 3.25
Audi and Peugeot faced off for the first time in 2011 last weekend at Sebring. (Photo: John Dagys)
Last weekend’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring signaled a new era for sportscar racing with the launch of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. After a three-race pilot series in 2010, the Automobile de l’Ouest’s dream of returning Le Mans-style competition back to the global stage became a reality with the kickoff of its seven-race world tour.
With 20 ILMC entries supporting the already solid ALMS field, it made the Florida endurance classic one of the largest and strongest fields in the race’s 59-year history. While it was no doubt an entertaining once-around-the-clock battle, that went in favor of the underdog Team ORECA Matmut squad, the weekend was filled with question on what the future could hold for the budding global sportscar championship.
Despite the first race being hardly in the books, there was talk among manufacturers, teams and drivers over the long-term vision of the ACO’s new project, and what the next step could be in helping raise visibility and awareness to the ILMC. One of the most popular suggestions was on elevating the ILMC to World Championship status.
“It’s a great target the ACO has launched with this new championship, but we have to be careful at the beginning because ILMC means nothing outside of this room,” said ORECA team principal Hugues de Chaunac. “I think it should be a World Championship because it’s something that we need to sell to the public, the car manufacturers and the sponsors. We need to sell something which is easy to understand.”
It sounds simple. Why not call the ILMC the World Sports Car Championship? It already features seven rounds on three continents, which theoretically qualifies it for such status by the FIA. Well, there are a few challenges in making it happen with immediate effect.
One of the biggest comes with the FIA GT1 World Championship, a sportscar series which already has the World Championship label and is governed directly by the FIA. Although working in concert with the FIA in various activities, including various safety and homologation aspects, the ILMC is more or less organized entirely by the ACO.
“The championships in endurance has always been very much led by the ACO with the blessing from the FIA, so I don’t see a reason why that would change,” said ILMC director Frederic Henry-Biabaud. “There is a very strong work being done between the FIA, the car makers and the ACO from a regulations point of view.
“Endurance [racing] is very much a series that’s technology oriented. So you need the three actors: the ACO, the FIA and of course the car makers.”
There are varying opinions on how a World Championship label could affect the ILMC. Some think adding it just for the sake of the name might not have too much of an impact if all of the events are not yet world-renowned.
“You’ve got to give it time to grow,” said Audi’s Allan McNish. “If I look at Petit Le Mans, I was there in the first one in 1998. And you look at it today. Sebring stands on its own two feet and Petit now also stands on its own two feet.
“Any event that gets over 100,000 people to come to it, which is more than any Formula One Grand Prix I can think of, then it’s obviously a big race. I think with the championship, you have to allow it to find its feet and grow in that respect.
“But I wouldn’t necessarily say at this stage that putting FIA on the front of it, making it a World Championship, would make it better exposure. I think that’s down to the people that are involved.”
As Henry-Biabaud explains, there’s no reason to make a rash decision without carefully analyzing the situation from all angles and gaining the feedback from manufacturers and teams.
“Eventually, if it’s what the car makers want, we need to have a strong look at that,” Henry-Biabaud said. “A championship always needs to grow. Would a World Championship title bring more sponsors and so on? We hope so. Do we have all of the ingredients to see success? No. So do we work in 2011 to make it a success? Yes.”
But not everyone appears to be on-board with the ILMC’s rapid growth plan. Patrick Peter, organizer of the European-based Le Mans Series, said earlier this month at the series’ official test day that the LMS and ILMC races would be separate in 2012, unlike this year’s partnership of three shared events.
While Henry-Biabaud dismissed those reports, saying that there are normal discussions ongoing, he did reiterate the importance of the ALMS, LMS, as well as the Asian Le Mans Series, in helping complete the endurance racing ladder.
“What will be important will be to make sure that even though we keep climbing all the way up to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we make sure that we keep the strong basis of the pyramid of the continental series,” Henry-Biabaud said. “Whether it’s the Le Mans Series or American Le Mans Series or the Asian Le Mans Series of tomorrow.
“Lots of people who race in the series want to go to the next step. They need to be at the basis at the beginning and work their way up. If you take people like OAK or Krohn or Level 5, these are the people that wanted to go from a continental series to international. And you need these teams without any doubt.”
With the ACO having a vested interest in the LMS, the situation may well work itself out over the coming months. But if it doesn’t, it could leave the European sportscar racing scene in a bit of a sticky situation. With three of the five LMS rounds this year also doubling as ILMC races, a number of teams have opted to contest both championships.
But if the ILMC and LMS run separately next year, and the ILMC is forced to hold standalone events in Europe, teams like Rebellion Racing, which is represented in both championships this year, would likely have to choose between one or the other.
“The ILMC appeals to manufacturers immensely because it gives them the world precedence,” said Rebellion team manager Bart Hayden. “For private teams, it’s exciting because we’re competing on that same stage.
“But I think there’s a risk of diluting the local series and I think there’s a risk that those local series will become a second class or a second division. And that’s a bit unfair on them, really.”
While there’s no doubt growing pains in any new championship, if the ACO is able to work out some of the early hurdles, the ILMC could become the next big thing in motorsports, even with or without a World Championship title.
Question of the Week
Do you think the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup should be elevated to FIA World Championship status? Does the name mean anything to you? What are your thoughts about the ILMC season ahead and its long term future? Tell me what you think: askdagys@gmail.com The best responses will be included in the next column.
Video Showcase - Level 5, Highcroft and Peugeot at Sebring
This week, we take a look back at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring through the eyes of thee different teams, which all achieved varying levels of success. First up is Level 5 Motorsports, which scored the LMP2 win in its class debut.
Next is Highcroft Racing, which put in a stellar performance in its brand-new HPD ARX-01e to finish a surprising second overall. Finally, enjoy a look at the race from Team Peugeot Total, the French factory squad which ran into minor issues throughout the once-around-the-clock classic.
Race Recap: Australian GT Championship, Adelaide
SPEED.com welcomes Australian sportscar expert Sam Tickell, of FeedMeSportscars, as a new contributor to ‘World of Sportscars.’ Sam will be submitting reports from each of the Australian GT Championship events this year.
The 2011 Vodka 0 Australian GT Championship season got underway last weekend with two races at the Adelaide street circuit, supporting the V8 Supercar Championship.
The weekend also represented three firsts – the first time the Championship raced into the night, the inaugural Murray Walker GT Tourist Trophy was also on offer and the Championship introduced to a two class format (GT3 and GT4/Cup Car/Production cars).
The first race of the weekend was a one-hour affair starting at dusk. Two drivers per car were able to drive and name drivers like Allan Simonsen and Jason Richards were nominated to drive but most opted for just one driver. Twenty-one cars took to the grid and when night fell, the only lights were from the cars and the TV screens.
Right from the start of the race it was a three-way affair with Klark Quinn (Mosler GT3), Mark Eddy (Audi R8 LMS) and Greg Crick (Dodge Viper GT3) streaking away from the field. They battled throughout the race and as they came to lap fifth-placed Ash Samadi.
Samadi’s radio had failed and in the dark, did not realize he was being lapped. He battled the leaders allowing some daring moves amongst the top three but Quinn was able to hold off Eddy and Crick to win the inaugural Murray Walker GT Tourist Trophy.
“It was perfect weekend – you can’t get a better start than this,” Quinn said. “Winning the Murray Walker GT Tourist Trophy was an extra bonus. Winning a race is great and winning something like that is an extra bonus, really fantastic. It is a real honor to be the first on the trophy.”
Simonsen and Richards were out of luck as their cars (both in Ferrari 430 GT3s) retired with mechanical issues early in the race.
The GT Challenge was Flack family affair with Damien (Porsche 997 Cup Car) winning from Adrian in his new Ginetta G50 HC. It was not all clear sailing as Damien was lucky to escape a late race spin with only minor damage.
The second race was a 20-minute sprint held in overcast conditions. This race allowed for only one driver, but despite the different conditions, the script was the same.
The fight at the front of the Championship class was between Quinn, Eddy and Crick – although Crick was able to beat Eddy to the line.
The comeback story in race two was Tony Quinn (father of Klark) who fought from the back of the grid to finish fourth in an Aston Martin DBRS9.
Damein Flack again led home brother Adrian in the GT Challenge class.
“It was a great start for me – winning the class in the two races. The track was very bumpy but the event was awesome,” Damien Flack said.
Round two of seven for the Vodka 0 Australian GT Championship will be held on May 20-22 at Winton Raceway in Victoria.
Race 1 Results:
1. Klark Quinn - Mosler MT900 GT3 40
2. Mark Eddy - Audi R8 LMS 40
3. Greg Crick - Dodge Viper GT3 40
4. D.Grant/D.Gaunt Porsche GT3 997 Cup 40
5. Ash Samadi - Mosler MT900 GT3 39
Race 2 Results:
1. Klark Quinn - Mosler MT900 GT3 12
2. Greg Crick - Dodge Viper GT3 12
3. Mark Eddy - Audi R8 LMS 12
4. Tony Quinn - Aston Martin DBRS9 12
5. Ash Samadi - Mosler MT900 GT3 12
Timo Bernhard Back in Penske Porsche
Yes, you read that correctly. Timo Bernhard has strapped back behind the wheel of a Penske-prepared Porsche. This time, though, it’s a 2008-spec 911 GT3 Cup car, that will see the reigning Le Mans champion compete in this weekend’s German Rally Championship season-opening ADAC Wikinger-Rallye in Schleswig.
“I’ve always been interested in rally,” Bernhard said. “I did it as a hobby in the past, and it still remains a hobby, just on a little different level now. In the past, it was a VW Golf and now it’s a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup converted to rally.”
Run by his father’s ‘Rallye Team 75’ outfit, Bernhard will compete in the majority of the six-round season of the prestigious national championship. Two of the rallies conflict with his road racing commitments with Audi and Porsche in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup and various other endurance events, which obviously takes priority.
What’s the affiliation with Penske, you may ask? Well, Penske Group acquired Bernhard’s local Porsche dealership in Mannheim three years ago and have continued to work with the two-time ALMS LMP2 champion with various driving events.
The opportunity then came up to go rallying, with the support of the dealership, which helped convert the 911 GT3 Cup car to rally specification. It obviously made for a perfect fit.
“At the end of last year, we sat down together and thought about doing something new,” he said. “Then the rally came idea came up. To see the name ‘Penske Sportwagenzentrum’ on the side of the car is very nice. A lot of people in Germany are excited about that.”
While Bernhard will have Marco Glasen as his trusty navigator, long-time endurance racing co-driver Romain Dumas will also be trying his hand at Rally this year, competing in the French Rally Championship with a similar Porsche 911 GT3.
It would sure be interesting to see Bernhard and Dumas some day contesting a rally together. But that’s unlikely to happen considering either wouldn't want to be sitting shotgun reading the pace-notes!
SPEED.com welcomes Australian sportscar expert Sam Tickell, of FeedMeSportscars, as a new contributor to ‘World of Sportscars.’ Sam will be submitting reports from each of the Australian GT Championship events this year.
The 2011 Vodka 0 Australian GT Championship season got underway last weekend with two races at the Adelaide street circuit, supporting the V8 Supercar Championship.
The weekend also represented three firsts – the first time the Championship raced into the night, the inaugural Murray Walker GT Tourist Trophy was also on offer and the Championship introduced to a two class format (GT3 and GT4/Cup Car/Production cars).
The first race of the weekend was a one-hour affair starting at dusk. Two drivers per car were able to drive and name drivers like Allan Simonsen and Jason Richards were nominated to drive but most opted for just one driver. Twenty-one cars took to the grid and when night fell, the only lights were from the cars and the TV screens.
Right from the start of the race it was a three-way affair with Klark Quinn (Mosler GT3), Mark Eddy (Audi R8 LMS) and Greg Crick (Dodge Viper GT3) streaking away from the field. They battled throughout the race and as they came to lap fifth-placed Ash Samadi.
Samadi’s radio had failed and in the dark, did not realize he was being lapped. He battled the leaders allowing some daring moves amongst the top three but Quinn was able to hold off Eddy and Crick to win the inaugural Murray Walker GT Tourist Trophy.
“It was perfect weekend – you can’t get a better start than this,” Quinn said. “Winning the Murray Walker GT Tourist Trophy was an extra bonus. Winning a race is great and winning something like that is an extra bonus, really fantastic. It is a real honor to be the first on the trophy.”
Simonsen and Richards were out of luck as their cars (both in Ferrari 430 GT3s) retired with mechanical issues early in the race.
The GT Challenge was Flack family affair with Damien (Porsche 997 Cup Car) winning from Adrian in his new Ginetta G50 HC. It was not all clear sailing as Damien was lucky to escape a late race spin with only minor damage.
The second race was a 20-minute sprint held in overcast conditions. This race allowed for only one driver, but despite the different conditions, the script was the same.
The fight at the front of the Championship class was between Quinn, Eddy and Crick – although Crick was able to beat Eddy to the line.
The comeback story in race two was Tony Quinn (father of Klark) who fought from the back of the grid to finish fourth in an Aston Martin DBRS9.
Damein Flack again led home brother Adrian in the GT Challenge class.
“It was a great start for me – winning the class in the two races. The track was very bumpy but the event was awesome,” Damien Flack said.
Round two of seven for the Vodka 0 Australian GT Championship will be held on May 20-22 at Winton Raceway in Victoria.
Race 1 Results:
1. Klark Quinn - Mosler MT900 GT3 40
2. Mark Eddy - Audi R8 LMS 40
3. Greg Crick - Dodge Viper GT3 40
4. D.Grant/D.Gaunt Porsche GT3 997 Cup 40
5. Ash Samadi - Mosler MT900 GT3 39
Race 2 Results:
1. Klark Quinn - Mosler MT900 GT3 12
2. Greg Crick - Dodge Viper GT3 12
3. Mark Eddy - Audi R8 LMS 12
4. Tony Quinn - Aston Martin DBRS9 12
5. Ash Samadi - Mosler MT900 GT3 12
Timo Bernhard Back in Penske Porsche
Yes, you read that correctly. Timo Bernhard has strapped back behind the wheel of a Penske-prepared Porsche. This time, though, it’s a 2008-spec 911 GT3 Cup car, that will see the reigning Le Mans champion compete in this weekend’s German Rally Championship season-opening ADAC Wikinger-Rallye in Schleswig.
“I’ve always been interested in rally,” Bernhard said. “I did it as a hobby in the past, and it still remains a hobby, just on a little different level now. In the past, it was a VW Golf and now it’s a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup converted to rally.”
Run by his father’s ‘Rallye Team 75’ outfit, Bernhard will compete in the majority of the six-round season of the prestigious national championship. Two of the rallies conflict with his road racing commitments with Audi and Porsche in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup and various other endurance events, which obviously takes priority.
What’s the affiliation with Penske, you may ask? Well, Penske Group acquired Bernhard’s local Porsche dealership in Mannheim three years ago and have continued to work with the two-time ALMS LMP2 champion with various driving events.
The opportunity then came up to go rallying, with the support of the dealership, which helped convert the 911 GT3 Cup car to rally specification. It obviously made for a perfect fit.
“At the end of last year, we sat down together and thought about doing something new,” he said. “Then the rally came idea came up. To see the name ‘Penske Sportwagenzentrum’ on the side of the car is very nice. A lot of people in Germany are excited about that.”
While Bernhard will have Marco Glasen as his trusty navigator, long-time endurance racing co-driver Romain Dumas will also be trying his hand at Rally this year, competing in the French Rally Championship with a similar Porsche 911 GT3.
It would sure be interesting to see Bernhard and Dumas some day contesting a rally together. But that’s unlikely to happen considering either wouldn't want to be sitting shotgun reading the pace-notes!
Highcroft Hoping for Additional Outings in U.S., Europe
There was no denying the spectacular performance put in by Highcroft Racing in last weekend’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
With a relatively untested car, only having been assembled less than a week prior to the drop of the green flag, the driving trio of Simon Pagenaud, David Brabham and Marino Franchitti drove to an impressive runner-up result, ahead of the factory Audi and Peugeots.
For the Duncan Dayton-led team, the result almost came as a victory in itself after proving that its new HPD ARX-01e has the speed and strength to fight with the diesel-powered prototypes.
“If somebody had said a week out we could have locked in second place, we would have grabbed it - but we’re all hard core racers and in the thick of the battle we really wanted to win,” Dayton said.
“But considering the time scale involved, to beat both factory cars from Audi and Peugeot with a five day old car and only be beaten by a proven Le Mans winner with five years of development under its belt is really incredible.”
So what’s next for Dayton and company? With Highcroft continuing its search for funding to complete the American Le Mans Series season, Dayton hasn’t also ruled out participation in additional European races to go along with its already-confirmed attack on the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The clock is ticking, though, with Long Beach less than three weeks away. A preliminary entry list for the April 15-16 event shows only two LMP1 cars, with no sign of Highcroft’s HPD.
“Before the green flag even flew at Sebring there was quite a lot of activity happening to ensure additional appearances for the car, both in the U.S. and Europe,” Dayton said. “The result in the 12 Hour has certainly not hurt that at all. The fantastic result reinforced the potential of the car and we look forward to showcasing its potential again soon.”
A perfect warm-up to Le Mans would be the Spa 1000km in May, where Audi, Peugeot and Aston Martin will all be present with their Le Mans 24 Hours contenders. It’s unknown whether the race is on Dayton’s radar screen and if it could fit into the team’s plans if funding is found.
Nonetheless, development of the Nick Wirth-designed LMP1 contender continued this week at Sebring, where Marino Franchitti and Strakka Racing's Jonny Kane put the ARX-01e through its paces following the 12-hour marathon.
With Audi also running its new R18, set to debut next month at the Le Mans Test, Dayton knows the level of competition they’ll be up against in Europe. In fact, he reported that the German diesel was clocked turning 1:45:00 lap times, which would have crushed pole-sitter Stephane Sarrazin’s time by over a second.
“The guys at Wirth are going to try to take even more drag out of the car for the 24 Hours in June,” Dayton said. “We need to continue to develop the HPD ARX-01e so that we gain a better understanding of its strengths and weaknesses, in order to make performance gains in the car.
“I know the fans are very keen to see a lot more of this car and we’re certainly working around the clock to make that happen.”
FIA GT1 World Championship Spotter’s Guide
With the stars and cars of the GT1 World Championship kicking off its 2011 season this weekend in Abu Dhabi, motorsports graphics guru Andy Blackmore has surprised us all with a Spotter’s Guide for the second-year championship.
Featuring all 18 starters for Saturday’s double-header at the spectacular Yas Marina Circuit, Andy’s guide is a must-have for anyone following the season on television, or those lucky few that will see the action in person this year.
There was no denying the spectacular performance put in by Highcroft Racing in last weekend’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
With a relatively untested car, only having been assembled less than a week prior to the drop of the green flag, the driving trio of Simon Pagenaud, David Brabham and Marino Franchitti drove to an impressive runner-up result, ahead of the factory Audi and Peugeots.
For the Duncan Dayton-led team, the result almost came as a victory in itself after proving that its new HPD ARX-01e has the speed and strength to fight with the diesel-powered prototypes.
“If somebody had said a week out we could have locked in second place, we would have grabbed it - but we’re all hard core racers and in the thick of the battle we really wanted to win,” Dayton said.
“But considering the time scale involved, to beat both factory cars from Audi and Peugeot with a five day old car and only be beaten by a proven Le Mans winner with five years of development under its belt is really incredible.”
So what’s next for Dayton and company? With Highcroft continuing its search for funding to complete the American Le Mans Series season, Dayton hasn’t also ruled out participation in additional European races to go along with its already-confirmed attack on the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The clock is ticking, though, with Long Beach less than three weeks away. A preliminary entry list for the April 15-16 event shows only two LMP1 cars, with no sign of Highcroft’s HPD.
“Before the green flag even flew at Sebring there was quite a lot of activity happening to ensure additional appearances for the car, both in the U.S. and Europe,” Dayton said. “The result in the 12 Hour has certainly not hurt that at all. The fantastic result reinforced the potential of the car and we look forward to showcasing its potential again soon.”
A perfect warm-up to Le Mans would be the Spa 1000km in May, where Audi, Peugeot and Aston Martin will all be present with their Le Mans 24 Hours contenders. It’s unknown whether the race is on Dayton’s radar screen and if it could fit into the team’s plans if funding is found.
Nonetheless, development of the Nick Wirth-designed LMP1 contender continued this week at Sebring, where Marino Franchitti and Strakka Racing's Jonny Kane put the ARX-01e through its paces following the 12-hour marathon.
With Audi also running its new R18, set to debut next month at the Le Mans Test, Dayton knows the level of competition they’ll be up against in Europe. In fact, he reported that the German diesel was clocked turning 1:45:00 lap times, which would have crushed pole-sitter Stephane Sarrazin’s time by over a second.
“The guys at Wirth are going to try to take even more drag out of the car for the 24 Hours in June,” Dayton said. “We need to continue to develop the HPD ARX-01e so that we gain a better understanding of its strengths and weaknesses, in order to make performance gains in the car.
“I know the fans are very keen to see a lot more of this car and we’re certainly working around the clock to make that happen.”
FIA GT1 World Championship Spotter’s Guide
With the stars and cars of the GT1 World Championship kicking off its 2011 season this weekend in Abu Dhabi, motorsports graphics guru Andy Blackmore has surprised us all with a Spotter’s Guide for the second-year championship.
Featuring all 18 starters for Saturday’s double-header at the spectacular Yas Marina Circuit, Andy’s guide is a must-have for anyone following the season on television, or those lucky few that will see the action in person this year.
Download Andy’s FIA GT1 World Championship Spotter’s Guide here: http://spotterguides.com/fia-gt1-2011-guide
Super GT Season-Opener Postponed
While it comes as no surprise, the GT Association, organizers of the popular Super GT Championship, have postponed the season-opening round in Okayama, Japan, which was scheduled for next weekend.
With Japanese citizens still reeling from the effects of the devastation caused by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami and radiation fallout from the country’s nuclear power plants, it came as the sensible choice, despite the southern region of Japan, where Okayama Circuit is located, being less affected.
“I pray sincerely for the victims who lost their lives in the earthquake,” said GTA representative director Masaaki Bandoh. “My thoughts are with those who suffered from the disaster and their families, and I would like to extend my hope for quick recovery.
“I am fully committed to continue the discussion and take action on what SUPER GT and the motorsports industry as a whole can do to maximize our support. As a first step, we have decided to dedicate all events of this season as "Eastern Japan Great Earthquake Relief Event" to provide support to the affected areas and sufferers of the disaster.”
Officials are planning for the season to kick off on April 30-May 1 at Fuji Speedway, which was originally scheduled as Round 2 of the eight-race season.
Photo Focus: Twelve Hours of Sebring Race Week Gallery
Take a look back at some of my favorite images from race week at the 59th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
World of Sportscars Live! Chat
Join us for our now-regular World of Sportscars Live! Chat every Monday at 7 p.m. on SPEED.com. With topics ranging from GRAND-AM to World Challenge and the GT1 World Championship, there’s always something for everyone each week.
John Dagys is SPEED.com’s Sportscar Racing Reporter, focusing on all major domestic and international championships. You can follow him on Twitter @johndagys or email him at askdagys@gmail.com
Super GT Season-Opener Postponed
While it comes as no surprise, the GT Association, organizers of the popular Super GT Championship, have postponed the season-opening round in Okayama, Japan, which was scheduled for next weekend.
With Japanese citizens still reeling from the effects of the devastation caused by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami and radiation fallout from the country’s nuclear power plants, it came as the sensible choice, despite the southern region of Japan, where Okayama Circuit is located, being less affected.
“I pray sincerely for the victims who lost their lives in the earthquake,” said GTA representative director Masaaki Bandoh. “My thoughts are with those who suffered from the disaster and their families, and I would like to extend my hope for quick recovery.
“I am fully committed to continue the discussion and take action on what SUPER GT and the motorsports industry as a whole can do to maximize our support. As a first step, we have decided to dedicate all events of this season as "Eastern Japan Great Earthquake Relief Event" to provide support to the affected areas and sufferers of the disaster.”
Officials are planning for the season to kick off on April 30-May 1 at Fuji Speedway, which was originally scheduled as Round 2 of the eight-race season.
Photo Focus: Twelve Hours of Sebring Race Week Gallery
Take a look back at some of my favorite images from race week at the 59th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
World of Sportscars Live! Chat
Join us for our now-regular World of Sportscars Live! Chat every Monday at 7 p.m. on SPEED.com. With topics ranging from GRAND-AM to World Challenge and the GT1 World Championship, there’s always something for everyone each week.
John Dagys is SPEED.com’s Sportscar Racing Reporter, focusing on all major domestic and international championships. You can follow him on Twitter @johndagys or email him at askdagys@gmail.com
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