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The Porsche 963 competes in the top, GTP class in this year’s IMSA Weathertech Sportscar championship. And Nick Tandy is one of the full-time drivers in car number six. We talk about his racing career, his stint at Chevrolet, and racing in the highly competitive, hybrid powertrain GTP class. Do you want to hear from … Continue reading Ep. 349: A Nice Chat with Porsche 963 GTP Driver, Nick Tandy → The post Ep. 349: A Nice Chat with Porsche 963 GTP Driver, Nick Tandy first appeared on Fun With Cars.

The Porsche 963 is one of four GTP competitors in this year’s IMSA Weathertech Sportscar championship and Jonathan Diuguid manages that as well as what happening in Europe at the WEC. Listen in for fantastic insights in how Porsche Penske Motorsport, PPM ticks and how Formula E helps them compete in IMSA. The post Ep. 348: Interviewing Jonathan Diuguid, Managing Director of Porsche Penske Motorsport first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Racing in the Cadillac V-LMDh car in IMSA for Chip Ganassi Racing, Sebastien Bourdais will return to his home, LeMans France, to compete for overall victory. The post Ep. 347: Sebastien Bourdais – F1 and Indycar Veteran, IMSA Frontrunner first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Starting the same weekend as Formula 1, Indycar brings a healthy field, new sustainable technology, and a packed 17 race schedule to 2023. The post Ep. 346: Indycar Starts 2023 with 27 Cars Racing in St. Pete first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Or someone else? Aston Martin looked strong, Mercedes looked stronger than last year. Alfa Romeo too. What we know? This Formula 1 season already looks epic! The post Ep. 345: Will Red Bull or Ferrari Start the Formula 1 Season on Top? first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Move over Porsche, Ford is back in F1 and with Championship winning Red Bull Racing. A team Red Bull bought from Ford support, ironically enough. The post Ep. 344: Ford to Join Red Bull Racing in F1 in 2026. first appeared on Fun With Cars.

The two American outlets announced their intentions last month, but lots of questions remained unanswered, including the existing 10 teams interest. The post Ep. 343: Will the Andretti Cadillac Duo Find a Place in F1? first appeared on Fun With Cars.

23 Formula 1 Grands Prix, 17 Indycar races, both starting March 5th. Not to mention both IMSA and WEC headed to Sebring in the middle of March. The post Ep. 342: F1, Indycar, and Endurance Racing Coming in 2023 first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Kelvin Fu, Vice President of Honda Performance Development, chats about the ins and outs of its latest racing winning entry, the ARX-06 GTP. The post Ep. 341: What’s behind Acura’s GTP car? HPD’s VP Explains. first appeared on Fun With Cars.

I talk with Ricky Taylor about his latest experience in his brand new top-class Acura endurance race car. The post Ep. 340: Ricky Taylor Describes Racing the Acura GTP at the Rolex 24 first appeared on Fun With Cars.

I cover the results of the famous Florida 24 hour race that sets the tone for the rest of the year. And what a year, with four makes racing in the top category. The post Ep. 339: IMSA Revives the GTP Class for the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona first appeared on Fun With Cars.

We dive into all the driver and team principle changes occurring in F1, post 2022 season. As well as touch on the upcoming endurance racing season. The post Ep. 338: The Silliest F1 Silly Season Yet! first appeared on Fun With Cars.

That and more silly season news. Plus how much money did Red Bull Racing spend in 2021? Many eyebrows are raised ahead of the final budget certification 6 Sprint Races on the 2023 Formula 1 calendar The driver’s up for the second Haas seat Is Daniel Ricciardo going to be a reserve driver? Also seats … Continue reading Ep. 337: Return of the Hulk? At Haas?? → The post Ep. 337: Return of the Hulk? At Haas?? first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Ahead of Petit Le Mans, I talk with Ricky Taylor, Driver of the Acura ARX-05 DPi car for Wayne Taylor Racing about his chances of securing the 2022 Championship. Petit Le Mans October 1st 2022 F1 silly season update: Nicholas Latifi, Zhou Guanyu, Yuki Tsunoda Acura leands Manufacturer championship heading into IMSA Finale How will … Continue reading Ep. 336: IMSA Petit Le Mans Finale this Weekend → The post Ep. 336: IMSA Petit Le Mans Finale this Weekend first appeared on Fun With Cars.

In Formula 1’s silliest of silly seasons seen in eons, Daniel Ricciardo seems, inexplicably, odd man out. But several seats are still up for grabs. And much more news. 24 Races on the 2023 Formula 1 calendar Sebastian Vettel announces retirement, opens flood gates Driver market as hot as ever, seats still open Will Colton … Continue reading Ep. 335: Where to Go, Daniel Ricciardo? → The post Ep. 335: Where to Go, Daniel Ricciardo? first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Several drivers received multiple warnings, a few saw black and white flags, and a couple were penalized. None of them gained an advantage. Sprints still seem silly, too. Otherwise, great race! AD: https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/fwcars AD: ballwash.com/fwcars Another Sprint Qualifying is in the books Charles LeClerc ends his winless drought Mercedes performance held on despite warnings of … Continue reading Ep. 334: The Austrian GP Showcased the Absurdity of Track Limits → The post Ep. 334: The Austrian GP Showcased the Absurdity of Track Limits first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Rain fell during qualifying again and brought a somewhat unexpected starting grid. A mega crash at the start of the race proved also to be just the start of the action. AD: https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/fwcars AD: ballwash.com/fwcars Carlos Sainz breaks through Mercedes edge closer to running at the front So happy that Zhou Guanyu is okay Nicholas … Continue reading Ep. 333: The British GP Delivered Spectacle, Drama, and Firsts → The post Ep. 333: The British GP Delivered Spectacle, Drama, and Firsts first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Wet qualifying and dry racing brought different strategies, setups, and a scrambled starting grid. Engine penalties didn’t help. And I interview Porsche factory driver, Laurens Vanthoor. AD: https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/fwcars AD: ballwash.com/fwcars Max Verstappen and Red Bull are on a roll Mercedes shows promising pace Power unit penalties abound Hear from Porsche Factory Driver Laurens Vanthoor Fun … Continue reading Ep. 332: The Canadian GP Brought Intense Competition, Rain or Shine → The post Ep. 332: The Canadian GP Brought Intense Competition, Rain or Shine first appeared on Fun With Cars.

And for different reasons. Some suffered mechanical failures, others physical pain. But it led to unexpected results across the board. We also cover Indycar’s Grand Prix at Road America. AD: https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/fwcars AD: ballwash.com/fwcars Ferrari Power Unit trouble Red Bull runs from strength to strength Mercedes porpoising issues resurface Is Daniel Ricciardo back? Josef Newgarden Wins … Continue reading Ep. 331: The Azerbaijan GP Proved to be a Race of Endurance → The post Ep. 331: The Azerbaijan GP Proved to be a Race of Endurance first appeared on Fun With Cars.

IMSA put on quite a show despite just bringing 16 cars to the party. No yellow flags, but plenty of fenders clashing made it close in both DPi and GTD classes. I also interview the drivers from Wayne Taylor Racing, Meyer Shank Racing, and Paul Miller Racing. AD: https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/fwcars AD: ballwash.com/fwcars Chip Ganassi and Cadillac … Continue reading Episode 330: IMSA Detroit Grand Prix Flat Out from Green to Checker → The post Episode 330: IMSA Detroit Grand Prix Flat Out from Green to Checker first appeared on Fun With Cars.