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Photo: Gruppe C Photography/Porsche Porsche is not expecting to make any further “big updates” to its 963 prototype according to LMDh factory director Urs Kuratle, who indicated “that’s it, probably” in terms of any significant developments to the car. The German manufacturer rolled out a comprehensive aero update to the Multimatic-chassied LMDh car this year, which resulted in the fourth Evo joker usage out of five available through 2027. Kuratle reaffirmed no plans to use the final joker, which will presumably expire, although manufacturers are permitted to use up to two additional jokers between the 2028 and 2029 seasons. “There are things we’re going to change for next year but it’s no [big] updates, no aero, no nothing,” he said. “Whatever we are able to do outside the jokers, we will obviously try to do, which includes software and small things.” Kuratle pointed to the fact that the car only currently compete...

Photo: Brandon Badraoui/IMSA Philip Ellis believes the “way we secured the title” has made Winward Racing’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship hat-trick all the more special. The Mercedes-AMG factory drive and team owner/driver Russell Ward walked away with their third consecutive GTD class title following this year’s season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans, in what had been one of the most competitive championships out of the four classes. While having scored a season-high five class victories out of ten races, the team bounced back from misfortune in the two Michelin Endurance Cup rounds following the Rolex 24 at Daytona, where they racked up their third class win in six years. When asked what makes the hat-trick so special, Ellis said: “Above all, it’s the way we secured this third title. “In the previous two years, we went into the season finale with a comfortable lead and essentially just had to get the race finished without any major proble...

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Campbell left “super surprised at how smooth” initial run-out was for Ford's LMDh machine... Source: Sports Car 365

Photo: Wes Duenkel/Ford Ford Racing has revealed the complete driver lineups and military-inspired liveries for its inaugural ‘Proud To Serve: Veterans Day Classic’ at Daytona International Speedway on Nov. 11, along with other additional details involving festivities. Six two-car teams of Ford Mustang Dark Horse Rs will represent the six branches of the U.S. military in the 30-minute sprint race, with drivers drawn from NASCAR, IMSA, Formula 1, drifting and other motorsports disciplines. Several pairings also have personal or professional connections to the branches they will represent, while each car will feature a livery inspired by a military vehicle or aircraft. Army Photo: Ford Racing The U.S. Army will be represented by 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Joey Hand and 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski. Hand’s father served 20 years in the Army National Reserve. Hand also previously drove for Keselowski’s RFK Racing team in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series...

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Photo: Bathurst 12 Hour Porsche squad Tsunami RT has confirmed its return to the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour in 2027, marking the team’s second appearance at the iconic Australian endurance race. The announcement follows the team’s debut at Mount Panorama in 2026, an edition that ended prematurely following a major incident at the top of the Mountain involving Johannes Zelger and the Craft-Bamboo Racing Mercedes-AMG of Ralf Aron. Tsunami RT was among a host of first-time entries for this year’s Intercontinental GT Challenge opener and became an immediate fan favorite thanks to their bright, multi-coloured livery that adorns its No. 79 Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo. It has become the second team to lodge its entry for the 2027 edition on Feb. 11-14 after Scott Taylor Motorsport became the first confirmed entry this month . Despite the difficult circumstances surrounding its first appearance, Bathurst left a strong impression on Tsunami RT. The team says the challenge of Mount Panor...