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CORE autosport’s Romain Dumas Fastest in Glen Friday Practice

2018 Watkins Glen Iwsc Romain Dumas Car Phil Allaway

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

CORE autosport’s Romain Dumas, fresh off of setting the all-time record in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb last weekend, was fastest overall in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship practice Friday (June 29) at Watkins Glen.  Dumas’ best lap, turned in during the final minutes of Practice No. 2, was at an average speed of 130.936 …

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Porsche Details 2018 Factory GTE Plans for WEC and IMSA

2017 Lime Rock Iwsc Patrick Pilet Car Phil Allaway

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

On Saturday night, Porsche unveiled their 2018 GTE plans at their annual Night of Champions gala in Weissach, Germany.  With the 919 Hybrid no longer racing, the company has recommitted itself to their GT roots. The “forward-engined” Porsche 911 RSR that debuted in 2017 will continue to compete full-time in the FIA World Endurance Championship …

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CORE autosport Signs Loïc Duval, Romain Dumas for Daytona

2016 Lime Rock Iwsc Colin Braun Car Credit Phil Allaway

(Credit: Phil Allaway)

CORE autosport is moving up to the Prototype class in 2018.  In Daytona, they plan to make a big splash.  On Thursday, the Rock Hill, S.C.-based team announced that former LMP1 racers Loïc Duval and Romain Dumas will join full-time drivers Jon Bennett and Colin Braun in the No. 54 ORECA 07-Gibson at Daytona. To …

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Porsche Steals Le Mans Overall Victory in Final Lap

2016 Wec Le Mans Romain Dumas Pit Stop Credit Adrenal Media

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On Sunday morning, Porsche Team claimed a shocking overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans when the leading No. 5 Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 fell victim to issues under the rear bodywork in the final couple of laps of the race.  With less than ten minutes, the No. 5 driven by Kazuki Nakajima had a one …

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