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The IMSA Sportscar Championship, sponsored by WeatherTech, is North America's premier sportscar series. Featuring races across the United States and Canada, at iconic tracks such as Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen and Laguna Seca, plus manufacturers including Cadillac, Acura, Lexus, Corvette and Ford, in both prototype GTP and GTD classes, it has spectacular, close racing from some of the best drivers in the sport.

IMSA Sportscar Championship

Chaz Mostert to race for Vasser Sullivan Lexus in Detroit

Australian Supercars reigning champion will join Aaron Telitz in the #15 Vasser Sullivan Lexus at Detroit for the 100-minute IMSA sprint round.

6 May 2026 · 1 min read
Daytona analysis: Examining Porsche's slender pace advantage
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Daytona analysis: Examining Porsche's slender pace advantage

Porsche controlled this year's Daytona 24 Hours, but look deeper and it was a lot closer than it seemed, Only Endurance analysis finds.

30 Jan 2026 · 9 min read
GALLERY: Our top shots from Daytona
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GALLERY: Our top shots from Daytona

Daytona, or should we say Fogtona, has been and gone, but if you're longing for a return to the high banks, we've got you covered.

27 Jan 2026 · 5 min read
Cadillac evo update brings consistency over a stint, say drivers
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Cadillac evo update brings consistency over a stint, say drivers

Cadillac’s 2026 evo update targets stint consistency, drivability and reliability in IMSA GTP and WEC Hypercar, say drivers.

24 Jan 2026 · 6 min read
Analysis: Daytona long runs set stage for close 24 hour sprint
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Analysis: Daytona long runs set stage for close 24 hour sprint

The Daytona long run pace during practice saw 4 manufacturers in the hunt for the win of the United States' biggest endurance race.

23 Jan 2026 · 6 min read
Cadillac WTR: 'Positive' Roar, team is 'ready to race'
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Cadillac WTR: 'Positive' Roar, team is 'ready to race'

After finishing in the top 5 in every session at the Daytona Roar test, the Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac team are ready for the 24 hour race.

20 Jan 2026 · 6 min read
Daytona 24 preview: Porsche hunts for third straight victory
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Daytona 24 preview: Porsche hunts for third straight victory

Porsche have a target on their backs as Cadillac, Acura, BMW and Aston Martin aim to stop Porsche's winning streak at Daytona.

19 Jan 2026 · 6 min read
GALLERY: BMW's new IMSA livery as WRT makes US debut
IMSA Sportscar Championship

GALLERY: BMW's new IMSA livery as WRT makes US debut

BMW shows off new livery as WRT prepares to make IMSA debut as the German manufacturer's new factory partner team.

13 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Porsche factory talent headlines Manthey IMSA squads
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Porsche factory talent headlines Manthey IMSA squads

Reining WEC LMGT3 champions, DTM stars and Le Mans-winners land seats in highly anticipated entries

4 Dec 2025 · 2 min read
Estre and Vanthoor spearhead revised Porsche IMSA GTP squad
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Estre and Vanthoor spearhead revised Porsche IMSA GTP squad

The WEC Hypercar champion pairing will tackle the full 2026 IMSA season alongside Porsche's rising GTP stars in the #7 car.

26 Nov 2025 · 4 min read
Compared: New 2026 cars break cover at IMSA's Daytona test
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Compared: New 2026 cars break cover at IMSA's Daytona test

We compare the 2025 models of four cars with the new 2026 versions from IMSA's Daytona test over the weekend.

18 Nov 2025 · 4 min read
RLL announce McLaren GTD PRO effort
IMSA Sportscar Championship

RLL announce McLaren GTD PRO effort

The former BMW factory team will return to IMSA's GT ranks in 2026

5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Mathieu Jaminet: 'one of the hardest decisions of my life' to leave Porsche
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Mathieu Jaminet: 'one of the hardest decisions of my life' to leave Porsche

Porsche star and factory driver Mathieu Jaminet will leave the German manufacturer for pastures new at the end of the WEC season next weekend.

31 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Petit Le Mans analysis: Examining the final hour strategies
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Petit Le Mans analysis: Examining the final hour strategies

It all came down to the final pitstops and the fuel strategy at this year's Petit Le Mans. We take a deep dive into how it played out.

14 Oct 2025 · 8 min read
Petit Le Mans race weekend gallery: Part 1
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Petit Le Mans race weekend gallery: Part 1

The picturesque Road Atlanta, host of Petit Le Mans, offers up some great opportunities for race car photography. Check out our IMSA gallery.

12 Oct 2025 · 6 min read
Proton issues 'no comment' on IMSA GTP 2026 absence
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Proton issues 'no comment' on IMSA GTP 2026 absence

Amid Porsche's WEC Hypercar withdrawal, Proton are absent on the initial 2026 IMSA GTP entry list.

10 Oct 2025 · 4 min read
Petit Le Mans: IMSA titles to be decided at Road Atlanta
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Petit Le Mans: IMSA titles to be decided at Road Atlanta

There are over 20 titles, awards, and championships to be decided at this year's Petit Le Mans. We examine some key race storylines.

9 Oct 2025 · 5 min read
Grello in IMSA 2026: Manthey to contest IMSA Endurance Cup
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Grello in IMSA 2026: Manthey to contest IMSA Endurance Cup

Grello? In IMSA? Have our dreams come true?

9 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Porsche terminate factory WEC Hypercar programme

Porsche terminate factory WEC Hypercar programme

Porsche have confirmed their exit from Hypercar, but reaffirm commitment to IMSA GTP class with Porsche Penske Motorsport

7 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
IMSA championship drama heats up at Indianapolis
IMSA Sportscar Championship

IMSA championship drama heats up at Indianapolis

The 6 hour race at Indy could set up a thrilling championship finale at Petit Le Mans.

20 Sep 2025 · 3 min read
Laurin Heinrich: Staying with AO Racing 'huge' for career
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Laurin Heinrich: Staying with AO Racing 'huge' for career

AO Racing's young star Laurin Heinrich talks to Only Endurance about his own personal growth, loyalty to AO Racing, and the IMSA title chase.

7 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
BMW M Team RLL's Road America 1-2 is too little, too late
IMSA Sportscar Championship

BMW M Team RLL's Road America 1-2 is too little, too late

BMW and RLL took their first IMSA win of 2025 at Road America. But with the partnership between the two ending soon, it's too little, too late.

5 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
Analysis: Lamborghini to 'pause' SC63 LMDh programme for 2026
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Analysis: Lamborghini to 'pause' SC63 LMDh programme for 2026

Lamborghini's beleaguered SC63 LMDh prototype programme will be offically paused for 2026, with the company focusing on its new GT3 car instead.

4 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
IMSA returns to Road America for final sprint race
IMSA Sportscar Championship

IMSA returns to Road America for final sprint race

2 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
Mosport delivered chaos and breakthroughs in IMSA thriller
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Mosport delivered chaos and breakthroughs in IMSA thriller

First-time IMSA victories in all three classes for IMSA, some after early setbacks, at Mosport. OE explores how they did it.

16 Jul 2025 · 6 min read
6 things to follow as LMP2 headlines IMSA at Mosport
IMSA Sportscar Championship

6 things to follow as LMP2 headlines IMSA at Mosport

With no GTPs at IMSA's only Canadian race this weekend, the LMP2s will headline the Sportscar Championship.

10 Jul 2025 · 4 min read
Watkins Glen chaos reshuffles IMSA championship leaders
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Watkins Glen chaos reshuffles IMSA championship leaders

A chaotic race with monsoon-like rain, 10 cautions, and a fuel-save thriller to the finish meant the championship order

23 Jun 2025 · 8 min read
Six Hours of the Glen preview: LMP2 returns to IMSA
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Six Hours of the Glen preview: LMP2 returns to IMSA

With 56 cars from four classes, it'll be a busy race at Watkins Glen. What can we expect from third IMSA endurance race of the year?

20 Jun 2025 · 7 min read
How Acura MSR toppled Porsche Penske’s reign in Motor City
IMSA Sportscar Championship

How Acura MSR toppled Porsche Penske’s reign in Motor City

Going into Detroit, Porsche had taken four straight victories in IMSA. But, Acura managed to break the streak and win for the first time in 2025.

3 Jun 2025 · 6 min read
'Got to get back to the front': WTR's 2025 not meeting expectations
IMSA Sportscar Championship

'Got to get back to the front': WTR's 2025 not meeting expectations

Wayne Taylor's frustrations about 2025 so far are evident, but things might be looking up.

23 May 2025 · 4 min read
Could Wayne Taylor's idea of racing in WEC actually work?
FIA World Endurance Championship

Could Wayne Taylor's idea of racing in WEC actually work?

A surprise admission by Wayne Taylor raises more questions than answers about whether we could see a WTR Cadillac in WEC next year.

14 May 2025 · 6 min read
IMSA: Winners and losers from Laguna Seca
IMSA Sportscar Championship

IMSA: Winners and losers from Laguna Seca

With Porsche claiming their fourth win on the trot, who won and lost at the most recent round of the IMSA Sportscar Championship?

13 May 2025 · 9 min read
IMSA: Vanthoor masterclass at Laguna Seca puts pressure on Porsche
IMSA Sportscar Championship

IMSA: Vanthoor masterclass at Laguna Seca puts pressure on Porsche

It was another Porsche 1-2 at Laguna Seca, but Dries Vanthoor put huge pressure on Nick Tandy, with a final corner clash ending in Tandy's favour.

12 May 2025 · 4 min read
Will Wayne Taylor Racing's quali pace at Laguna Seca hold up on race day?
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Will Wayne Taylor Racing's quali pace at Laguna Seca hold up on race day?

With three wins on the bounce for Porsche in IMSA, Wayne Taylor Racing is keen to step up and taste the victory champagne again.

11 May 2025 · 4 min read
IMSA Laguna Seca: 5 things to look out for
IMSA Sportscar Championship

IMSA Laguna Seca: 5 things to look out for

IMSa Laguna Seca is fast approaching. Can BMW finally take an IMSA victory in 2025? Will anyone beat AO Racing in GTD?

8 May 2025 · 6 min read
'Love being back at Ford': Seb Priaulx on Blue Oval return
IMSA Sportscar Championship

'Love being back at Ford': Seb Priaulx on Blue Oval return

After a few years away, Seb Priaulx is back with Ford and ready to fight for the IMSA championship.

7 May 2025 · 5 min read
'Constant state of trying to improve': Rahal on BMW and RLL's 2025
IMSA Sportscar Championship

'Constant state of trying to improve': Rahal on BMW and RLL's 2025

BMW and RLL are determined to turn frustration from recent IMSA races into success, hoping to convert pace into a long overdue victory at Laguna Seca

6 May 2025 · 5 min read
IMSA Long Beach: Just how much quicker were Porsche?
IMSA Sportscar Championship

IMSA Long Beach: Just how much quicker were Porsche?

13 Apr 2025 · 5 min read
Felipe Nasr on chances of winning endurance triple crown
FIA World Endurance Championship

Felipe Nasr on chances of winning endurance triple crown

Porsche's Brazilian star on the chances of completing an iconic motorsport accomplishment later this year.

9 Apr 2025 · 5 min read
Jordan Taylor: 'So many unknowns' at Le Mans for WTR
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Jordan Taylor: 'So many unknowns' at Le Mans for WTR

Wayne Taylor Racing will fulfil a long-held ambition in 2025: racing at Le Mans. But it's a big undertaking for the team, as J. Taylor explains.

24 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
Action Express: 'Unfortunate circumstances' ended Sebring win chances
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Action Express: 'Unfortunate circumstances' ended Sebring win chances

Action Express's race strategist tells Only Endurance how an unscheduled pitstop meant the team couldn't challenge for the win in the final hour.

18 Mar 2025 · 5 min read
GALLERY: The 2025 Sebring 12 Hours
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GALLERY: The 2025 Sebring 12 Hours

Exclusive imagery from the second round of the IMSA season.

17 Mar 2025 · 2 min read
SEBRING: Did Cadillac let the win slip through their fingers?
IMSA Sportscar Championship

SEBRING: Did Cadillac let the win slip through their fingers?

Porsche won at Sebring, but Cadillac could have won if it weren't for a strategy error.

16 Mar 2025 · 6 min read
OE PREDICTS: 12 Hours of Sebring
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OE PREDICTS: 12 Hours of Sebring

The battle on the bumps, Tim and Phil predict how the second IMSA race of the year will play out...

15 Mar 2025 · 5 min read
SEBRING: BMW on pole but Porsche top long runs
IMSA Sportscar Championship

SEBRING: BMW on pole but Porsche top long runs

Dries Vanthoor took his second IMSA pole on the trot, but Porsche hold the cards for the race at Sebring.

14 Mar 2025 · 5 min read
Deletraz: Cadillac 'gives you confidence' on brakes
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Deletraz: Cadillac 'gives you confidence' on brakes

While both LMDh-rules cars, the Cadillac and Acura have some notable differences when behind the wheel, say Louis Deletraz and Jordan Taylor.

11 Mar 2025 · 5 min read
GALLERY: New Sebring liveries for BMW, Corvette, Acura
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GALLERY: New Sebring liveries for BMW, Corvette, Acura

Some teams are bringing new liveries to Florida's day-to-night endurance race.

10 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
SEBRING BOP: Analysing weight and power for the 12 hour race
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SEBRING BOP: Analysing weight and power for the 12 hour race

Have Cadillac been shafted? How will Aston Martin fare at their first Sebring? We examine the BoP figures, using power to weight ratios.

8 Mar 2025 · 5 min read
Gunn: Sebring and Qatar 'completely different' for Valkyrie
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Gunn: Sebring and Qatar 'completely different' for Valkyrie

Aston Martin now have race experience under their belts with the new Valkyrie. But will that help for the upcoming race at Sebring?

6 Mar 2025 · 5 min read
WATCH: Valkyrie Hypercar unsilenced at Sebring
Aston Martin

WATCH: Valkyrie Hypercar unsilenced at Sebring

The first footage of the Cosworth V12 let loose during IMSA Testing at Sebring

13 Feb 2025 · 2 min read
Drugovich not in Valkyrie due to no 'close link' between F1 and WEC teams
FIA World Endurance Championship

Drugovich not in Valkyrie due to no 'close link' between F1 and WEC teams

Aston Martin's F1 reserve driver is an F2 champion, so he's handy behind the wheel. But why isn't he driving the Valkyrie in WEC or IMSA?

10 Feb 2025 · 4 min read
The verdict on Aston Martin's Valkyrie squad, driver-by-driver
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The verdict on Aston Martin's Valkyrie squad, driver-by-driver

OE's Tim and Phil deliver their verdicts on the Valkyrie driver roster

7 Feb 2025 · 6 min read
'No reason' hybrid omission will impact Valkyrie: Aston Martin's Adam Carter
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'No reason' hybrid omission will impact Valkyrie: Aston Martin's Adam Carter

Aston's new Valkyrie LMH features a 6.5L V12 — but no hybrid unit. Aston's head of endurance doesn't believe this will have an impact, though.

5 Feb 2025 · 6 min read
Aston Martin unveils Valkyrie liveries and driver lineups for WEC and IMSA
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Aston Martin unveils Valkyrie liveries and driver lineups for WEC and IMSA

The much-anticipated project will make its competition debut at the season-opening WEC race, the 1812km Qatar.

5 Feb 2025 · 6 min read
ANALYSIS: How Porsche took victory at Daytona 24 2025, part 2
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ANALYSIS: How Porsche took victory at Daytona 24 2025, part 2

Porsche consolidated their 1-2 at the half way mark and turn it into victory at Daytona, but they also missed out on taking their first 1-2 at the race since 1987.

1 Feb 2025 · 7 min read
'Ready to bring them on board': IMSA's Doonan on Alpine
Alpine

'Ready to bring them on board': IMSA's Doonan on Alpine

McLaren and Ford are expected to confirm their future involvement in top class sportscars imminently. Genesis are coming. Could Alpine come to IMSA too?

30 Jan 2025 · 2 min read
ANALYSIS: How Porsche took victory at Daytona 24 2025, part 1
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ANALYSIS: How Porsche took victory at Daytona 24 2025, part 1

Porsche went from not looking quite on the pace before Daytona, to winning and almost taking a 1-2. How?

28 Jan 2025 · 9 min read
GALLERY: Daytona 24 race images
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GALLERY: Daytona 24 race images

Enjoy these images from the 2025 edition of the 24 Hours of Daytona, courtsey of Rolex.

27 Jan 2025 · 3 min read
Possible puncture for #31 Cadillac causes crash, Vesti 'feeling all okay'
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Possible puncture for #31 Cadillac causes crash, Vesti 'feeling all okay'

26 Jan 2025 · 2 min read
#93 MSR Acura in garage at Daytona with rear left suspension failure
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#93 MSR Acura in garage at Daytona with rear left suspension failure

25 Jan 2025 · 1 min read
PRACTICE ANALYSIS: Acura, BMW still strong, Cadillac moving up
IMSA Sportscar Championship

PRACTICE ANALYSIS: Acura, BMW still strong, Cadillac moving up

While BMW and Acura look strong and Cadillac aren't far behind, as usual the 2025 edition of the Daytona 24 Hours will be anyone's game.

24 Jan 2025 · 5 min read
INSIGHT: How the current top class sportscars differ
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INSIGHT: How the current top class sportscars differ

TRL spoke to multiple drivers taking part in the 2025 Daytona 24 Hours to find out how the various Hypercars and GTPs differ, and what's the same.

24 Jan 2025 · 8 min read
BMW and Acura on top in long run averages at Daytona Roar
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BMW and Acura on top in long run averages at Daytona Roar

Examining the long runs from the six Roar before the 24 sessions, preceding the 2025 edition of the Daytona 24 Hours.

20 Jan 2025 · 4 min read
Iron Dames x Porsche: a ‘new chapter’ for female racing drivers
Iron Dames

Iron Dames x Porsche: a ‘new chapter’ for female racing drivers

The Iron Dames project will take a step up in 2025, joining forces with Porsche.

7 Dec 2024 · 5 min read
Examining the IMSA and WEC 2025 entry lists, part 2: LMGT3/GTD and LMP2
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Examining the IMSA and WEC 2025 entry lists, part 2: LMGT3/GTD and LMP2

Part 2 of our 2025 entry list examination, this time looking at the GT classes in IMSA and WEC, plus LMP2 in IMSA.

24 Nov 2024 · 6 min read
Examining the IMSA and WEC 2025 entry lists, part 1: GTP and Hypercar
FIA World Endurance Championship

Examining the IMSA and WEC 2025 entry lists, part 1: GTP and Hypercar

Taking a look at the storylines in the IMSA and WEC 2025 entry lists.

23 Nov 2024 · 8 min read
How Cadillac conquered a 2-lap deficit to win Petit Le Mans
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How Cadillac conquered a 2-lap deficit to win Petit Le Mans

15 Oct 2024 · 6 min read
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Cadillac on top in practice long-run pace averages at Petit Le Mans

Trying to piece together a picture of what this year's Petit Le Mans could look like, using practice pace.

11 Oct 2024 · 3 min read
Early thoughts on Hyundai's forthcoming LMDh programme
Hyundai

Early thoughts on Hyundai's forthcoming LMDh programme

Some early musing on Hyundai's entrance into endurance racing with an LMDh car.

12 Sep 2024 · 7 min read
Van der Zande: Multi-class racing 'not so easy' right now
IMSA Sportscar Championship

Van der Zande: Multi-class racing 'not so easy' right now

6 May 2024 · 3 min read
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