John Dagys
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Founder, Editor-in-Chief, Sportscar365.com
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Tom Gamble said he’s hoping to help assist Heart of Racing Team co-driver Casper Stevenson to the GTD title while entering the final stretch of races in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.
Gamble Hoping to Assist Stevenson in GTD Title Fight
Tom Gamble on playing supporting role to Casper Stevenson in IMSA GTD title fight...
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August 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Tom Gamble said he’s hoping to help assist Heart of Racing Team co-driver Casper Stevenson to the GTD title while entering the final stretch of races in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.
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Jack Hawksworth is seeking clarity from IMSA on the “level of aggression” that’s permitted within the rules, stating that there was “no consistency” in the officiating process in the most recent WeatherTech Sports Car Championship round at Road America.
Hawksworth Seeking Clarity on “Level of Aggression” in IMSA
Jack Hawksworth, Mike Rockenfeller weigh in on the current state-of-play in IMSA's contact-heavy racing...
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August 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Jack Hawksworth is seeking clarity from IMSA on the “level of aggression” that’s permitted within the rules, stating that there was “no consistency” in the officiating process in the most recent WeatherTech Sports Car Championship round at Road America.
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Mike Rockenfeller is hoping to carry “momentum” into this weekend’s Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway, hot on the heels of he and co-driver Seb Priaulx’s second class podium in the last four IMSA WeatherTech Championship races.
Ford’s Rockenfeller Looking to Carry “Momentum” into VIR
Ford's Mike Rockenfeller on second-year gains with Mustang GT3, GTD Pro title fight...
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August 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Mike Rockenfeller is hoping to carry “momentum” into this weekend’s Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway, hot on the heels of he and co-driver Seb Priaulx’s second class podium in the last four IMSA WeatherTech Championship races.
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Daan Arrow will make his U.S. racing debut in this weekend’s Virginia is for Racing Lovers Grand Prix at Virginia International Raceway, in Winward Racing’s Mercedes-AMG GT4.
Arrow to Make U.S. Debut in Winward Mercedes-AMG GT4
22-year-old Dutchman to make GT4 debut in Saturday's IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race...
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August 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Daan Arrow will make his U.S. racing debut in this weekend’s Virginia is for Racing Lovers Grand Prix at Virginia International Raceway, in Winward Racing’s Mercedes-AMG GT4.
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Check out Sportscar365's first news and notes package from the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR.
VIR Thursday Notebook
Sportscar365's first notebook from Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway...
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August 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Check out Sportscar365's first news and notes package from the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR.
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IMSA will continue to “honor the investments” made by teams with the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR by maintaining its eligibility in Michelin Pilot Challenge despite the Spanish brand’s recent announcement that it will postpone its planned road car launch in the U.S.
CUPRA Eligibility to Continue Despite U.S. Launch Delay
IMSA to maintain CUPRA's TCR eligibility despite brand pausing U.S. expansion plans...
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August 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
IMSA will continue to “honor the investments” made by teams with the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR by maintaining its eligibility in Michelin Pilot Challenge despite the Spanish brand’s recent announcement that it will postpone its planned road car launch in the U.S.
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On this week’s Double Stint, Jonathan Grace and John Dagys break down the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race from Road America, catch up on the latest news, answer a listener question and more.
DOUBLE STINT: Road America Recap; News Roundup & More
John Dagys, Jonathan Grace break down last weekend's IMSA Road America race and more...
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August 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
On this week’s Double Stint, Jonathan Grace and John Dagys break down the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race from Road America, catch up on the latest news, answer a listener question and more.
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The addition of a Hypercar class in the Asian Le Mans Series would make “zero sense” without awarding the series champion with an automatic invitation to the 24 Hours of Le Mans according to AO Racing team principal Gunnar Jeannette.
Jeannette: Hypercar Class “Zero Sense” Without Auto Invite
AO Racing team principal hesitant on entering new Asian top class without Le Mans auto-invite...
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August 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The addition of a Hypercar class in the Asian Le Mans Series would make “zero sense” without awarding the series champion with an automatic invitation to the 24 Hours of Le Mans according to AO Racing team principal Gunnar Jeannette.
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Gar Robinson will scale back his sports car racing program next year in order to pursue “new adventures” in off-road racing with his family’s Robinson Racing team, it has been revealed.
Robinson Shifting Focus to Off-Road Racing in 2026
Gar Robinson to depart from full-time sports car competition to pursue off-road racing...
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August 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Gar Robinson will scale back his sports car racing program next year in order to pursue “new adventures” in off-road racing with his family’s Robinson Racing team, it has been revealed.
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Porsche has pulled the covers off the Evo version of the Type-992 911 GT3 R, which will make its customer racing debut in 2026.
Porsche Unveils 911 GT3 R Evo
Porsche pulls covers off updated 911 GT3 R; set for customer debut in 2026...
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August 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Porsche has pulled the covers off the Evo version of the Type-992 911 GT3 R, which will make its customer racing debut in 2026.
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Porsche has unveiled the latest version of its single-make racing platform, with the newly named 911 Cup set to make its racing debut in 2026.
Updated Porsche 911 Cup to Debut in 2026
Newly-named Porsche 911 Cup set to debut in Stuttgart marque's one-make series next year...
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August 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Porsche has unveiled the latest version of its single-make racing platform, with the newly named 911 Cup set to make its racing debut in 2026.
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Sportscar365 takes a deeper look into how Lamborghini claimed its long-awaited first 24 Hours of Spa victory with its longtime factory driver Mirko Bortolotti. (Sportscar365+)
Insight: Bortolotti, Lamborghini and The Win They Thought Would Never Come
Sportscar365 speaks to newly crowned 24H Spa winner Mirko Bortolotti on the significance of long-awaited victory in Belgian classic…
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July 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Sportscar365 takes a deeper look into how Lamborghini claimed its long-awaited first 24 Hours of Spa victory with its longtime factory driver Mirko Bortolotti. (Sportscar365+)
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ORECA boss Hugues de Chaunac has welcomed the fact that the recently-announced next-generation LMP2 rules will feature multi-marque competition, with Ligier joining the firm as one of the two licensed constructors.
ORECA Welcomes Competition for Next-Gen LMP2 Rules
Hugues de Chaunac stresses importance of keeping LMP2 multi-marque despite recent Oreca 07 market dominance...
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July 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
ORECA boss Hugues de Chaunac has welcomed the fact that the recently-announced next-generation LMP2 rules will feature multi-marque competition, with Ligier joining the firm as one of the two licensed constructors.
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Stephane Ratel is hopeful SRO Motorsports Group’s overhaul of the GT2 European Series for next year, which will introduce a Silver class and also permit Gold and Platinum-rated drivers for the first time, will provide a significant boost to the grids.
Ratel Hopeful GT2 Overhaul Will Revitalize Platform
New Silver class; Gold, Platinum driver eligibility; end-of-year Silver GT3 prize planned for 2026...
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July 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Stephane Ratel is hopeful SRO Motorsports Group’s overhaul of the GT2 European Series for next year, which will introduce a Silver class and also permit Gold and Platinum-rated drivers for the first time, will provide a significant boost to the grids.
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The Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 has been the hardest hit in both weight and power for next weekend’s Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Lamborghini Takes BoP Hit for CTMP
Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 among cars affected with Balance of Performance changes for CTMP...
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July 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 has been the hardest hit in both weight and power for next weekend’s Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
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Accomplished motorsport official and executive Tim Mayer has announced his candidacy for FIA President.
Mayer Announces FIA Presidential Bid
Former ALMS, Champ Car executive and F1 steward launches bid for FIA Presidency...
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July 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Accomplished motorsport official and executive Tim Mayer has announced his candidacy for FIA President.
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Genesis Magma Racing’s testing plans ahead of the GMR-001’s competitive debut in 2026 will not feature any running outside of Europe, with team principal Cyril Abiteboul saying that the brand could not make such plans work from a “logistical perspective.”
Genesis to Only Test in Europe Before WEC Debut
Genesis Magma Racing has had to make
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July 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Genesis Magma Racing’s testing plans ahead of the GMR-001’s competitive debut in 2026 will not feature any running outside of Europe, with team principal Cyril Abiteboul saying that the brand could not make such plans work from a “logistical perspective.”
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Jonathan Diuguid and Travis Law have both been promoted to larger roles within Team Penske, effective immediately, filling positions that were vacated amid the team’s NTT IndyCar Series firings in the build-up to the Indianapolis 500.
Diuguid, Law Promoted to Larger Team Penske Roles
Jonathan Diuguid named President of Penske Racing, Inc, to oversee IndyCar, WEC, IMSA programs...
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July 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Jonathan Diuguid and Travis Law have both been promoted to larger roles within Team Penske, effective immediately, filling positions that were vacated amid the team’s NTT IndyCar Series firings in the build-up to the Indianapolis 500.
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On this week’s Double Stint, John Dagys and Jonathan Grace recap the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, while Davey Euwema checks to give his thoughts on the Nürburgring 24, before catching up on the latest news, answering listener questions and more.
DOUBLE STINT: Watkins Glen & N24 Recaps; Listener Questions & More
John Dagys, Davey Euwema join Jonathan Grace on this week's Double Stint...
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June 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
On this week’s Double Stint, John Dagys and Jonathan Grace recap the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, while Davey Euwema checks to give his thoughts on the Nürburgring 24, before catching up on the latest news, answering listener questions and more.
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Alexander Sims said expectations are “tough to judge” for this weekend’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, in what will mark the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R’s debut in the Belgian endurance classic.
Sims: Corvette Chances “Tough to Judge” on 24H Spa Debut
Alexander Sims with measured expectations with Bronze class JMR Corvette Z06 GT3.R effort...
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June 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Alexander Sims said expectations are “tough to judge” for this weekend’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, in what will mark the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R’s debut in the Belgian endurance classic.
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Colin Braun says striking the right “balance” of not being overly aggressive yet not slipping too far behind too early in the race will be the key to a repeat class victory in this weekend’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.
Braun: Striking “Balance” Key to 24H Spa Repeat Class Win
CrowdStrike by SPS' Colin Braun on keys to success at 24H Spa...
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June 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Colin Braun says striking the right “balance” of not being overly aggressive yet not slipping too far behind too early in the race will be the key to a repeat class victory in this weekend’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.
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The FIA World Endurance Championship has hinted for the first time that the total size of the grid could reach 42 cars in the coming years to accommodate the coming influx of new manufacturers in the Hypercar class.
WEC Hints 42-Car Grid Possible Amid Manufacturer Influx
Frederic Lequien says grid could swell beyond 40 cars to accommodate Genesis, McLaren and Ford Hypercar squads...
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June 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The FIA World Endurance Championship has hinted for the first time that the total size of the grid could reach 42 cars in the coming years to accommodate the coming influx of new manufacturers in the Hypercar class.
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Racing overseas for the first time as a team has come as a “massive undertaking” for Wright Motorsports according to the team’s chief operating officer Bobby Viglione.
“Massive Undertaking” for Wright in First Overseas Race
Wright Motorsports embarking on first overseas race in CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa...
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June 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Racing overseas for the first time as a team has come as a “massive undertaking” for Wright Motorsports according to the team’s chief operating officer Bobby Viglione.
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Check out Sportscar365's first notebook from Spa, site of this weekend's CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.
Spa Wednesday Notebook
Check out Sportscar365's first notebook ahead of the 78th 24H Spa...
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June 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Check out Sportscar365's first notebook from Spa, site of this weekend's CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.
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SUPER GT supremo Masaaki Bandoh has laid out his vision for a GT500 car to be given the right to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a Garage 56 entry, something he says he has been pressing the ACO to make happen for some time.
GTA Boss Bandoh Opens Up on GT500 Garage 56 Dream
Masaaki Bandoh pitches idea of title-winning GT500 car being handed Garage 56 slot to run in 24H Le Mans...
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June 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
SUPER GT supremo Masaaki Bandoh has laid out his vision for a GT500 car to be given the right to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a Garage 56 entry, something he says he has been pressing the ACO to make happen for some time.