Race Weekend Central

Tyler McQuarrie Claims Dominant Alan Jay Automotive Network 120 Pole

2020 Sebring IMPC Tyler McQuarrie Pole Award Courtesy of IMSA

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CarBahn Motorsports with Peregrine Racing’s Tyler McQuarrie and Jeff Westphal entered Sebring 15 points behind KohR Motorsports’ Kyle Marcelli and Nate Stacy.  Basically, Marcelli and Stacy win the title if they finish 11th or better.  McQuarrie needed to give himself a boost to have any chance at defending his championship on Friday.  He got it. …

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Robin Liddell Fastest in Both Sebring Michelin Pilot Challenge Practices

2020 Sebring IMPC Frank DePew Car Courtesy of IMSA

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Friday saw Rebel Rock Racing dominate the time sheets with the sole Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R on the premises.  Robin Liddell turned in the fastest lap of the day early in the morning at 102.176 mph.  That held up through the afternoon to be the quickest lap of the day. Practice No. 1 In the morning …

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Entry List: Alan Jay Automotive Network 120

IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

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After a season-low 25 cars took the start on Halloween at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, there will be 36 cars entered for Friday’s Michelin Pilot Challenge two-hour season finale. The Grand Sport class will have 24 cars doing battle.  Turner Motorsport will be back with both of their cars.  Last time out, the No. 96 …

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CarBahn Motorsports with Peregrine Racing Wins Laguna Seca With Last-Lap Pass

2020 Laguna Seca IMPC Tyler McQuarrie Nate Stacy James Pesek Racing Courtesy of IMSA

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After the drive-time error at Michelin Raceway Laguna Seca, Tyler McQuarrie stated in an interview on NBCSN that he and teammate Jeff Westphal needed to win the last two races of the year to have any chance to successfully defend the Michelin Pilot Challenge championship. So far, so good. Westphal was able to get an …

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Tyler McQuarrie Stomps Field to Win WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120 Pole

2020 Laguna Seca IMPC Tyler McQuarrie Car Courtesy of IMSA

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CarBahn Motorsports with Peregrine Racing’s Tyler McQuarrie blitzed the field in qualifying Saturday (Oct. 31). With a track-record lap at 89.124 mph, McQuarrie easily won the pole for the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120. For McQuarrie and teammate Jeff Westphal, this is exactly what was necessary due to the drive-time issues that they had in …

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Jan Heylen, Jeff Westphal Quickest in Laguna Seca Pilot Challenge Practices

2020 Laguna Seca IMPC Jan Heylen Car Courtesy of IMSA

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Friday (Oct. 30) saw IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge teams take on the 2.238-mile WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for two 60-minute practice sessions. BGB Motorsports’ Jan Heylen was fastest in the opening session, while CarBahn Motorsports with Peregrine Racing’s Jeff Westphal was fastest in the second. Practice No. 1 In the midday session Friday, Heylen was …

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Entry List: Michelin Pilot Challenge Hyundai Sports Car Championship

2019 Laguna Seca IMPC Russell Ward Tyler McQuarrie Racing Courtesy of IMSA

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For Michelin Pilot Challenge, they will have their smallest grid of 2020 this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.  Only 26 cars are currently entered for this weekend’s two-hour event. In Grand Sport, only 18 cars are entered.  The most notable absence from the entry list is Automatic Racing with their Aston Martins.  They won’t …

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Turner Motorsport Wins Wreck-Strewn FOX Factory 120

2020 Road America IMPC Robby Foley Car Courtesy of IMSA

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Turner Motorsport’s Robby Foley and Vin Barletta were the beneficiaries of a very ill-timed caution in Friday’s (Oct. 16) FOX Factory 120 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. That caution took CarBahn Motorsports with Peregrine Racing right out of the hunt. Once out front, Foley was able to hold off the pack to take victory. “With …

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Tyler McQuarrie Wins FOX Factory 120 Pole

IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

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CarBahn Motorsports by Peregrine Racing needed to qualify well Thursday afternoon (Oct. 15) in order to properly take the battle to KohR Motorsports in Friday’s FOX Factory 120.  Mission accomplished.  With a lap at 106.423 mph, Tyler McQuarrie took a dominant pole position for the FOX Factory 120 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. McQuarrie’s lap …

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Robin Liddell Fastest in FOX Factory 120 Practice

2020 Road Atlanta IMPC Andrew Davis Car Courtesy of IMSA

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Rebel Rock Racing’s Robin Liddell was fastest in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge practice Thursday (Oct. 15) at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with a lap at 106.347 mph.  The quickest lap of the day came less than 15 minutes into the first session of the day,. Practice No. 1 Liddell’s No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R was …

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KohR Motorsports Scores Pilot Challenge Weekend Sweep at Mid-Ohio

2020 Mid-Ohio IMPC Nate Stacy Tyler McQuarrie Racing Courtesy of IMSA

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KohR Motorsports’ Kyle Marcelli and Nate Stacy took the overall lead when Winward Racing’s Alec Udell was forced to serve a penalty late in the race. From there, Stacy was able to hold on to score the weekend sweep in Michelin Pilot Challenge action at Mid-Ohio. Stacy started from the pole and got a good …

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Nate Stacy, Taylor Hagler Claim Mid-Ohio 120 No. 2 Class Poles

2020 Mid-Ohio IMPC Taylor Hagler Courtesy of IMSA

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After claiming overall victory earlier on Saturday, KohR Motorsports’ Nate Stacy made it clear in the second qualifying session of the day Saturday that he and teammate Kyle Marcelli are going after the weekend sweep. Stacy won the pole for the second half of the Michelin Pilot Challenge doubleheader with a lap at 93.524 mph, …

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