
IMSA’s All American GT Concept Spices Up the Camel GT Series
April 6, 2020
The IMSA All-American GT (AAGT) class was dreamed up in response to Porsche domination of the Camel GT Series in 1973 and 1974. By then, Porsche was mass-producing race-ready Carrera RSRs that private teams could purchase and be immediately competitive. John Bishop wanted to offer teams an American alternative utilizing proven, off-the-shelf engines and parts. Thus, the AAGT era in IMSA began in earnest in 1975.
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John and His Andretti Way
March 23, 2020
John Andretti was every bit the racer as his more famous uncle Mario and cousin Michael. But he was also instrumental in raising awareness of colon cancer prevention and treatment. Renowned motorsport journalist and author Jonathan Ingram remembers his friend's legacy in this touching post.
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IMRRC Presents Exhibitions on the Contributions of Women to Motorsports
March 12, 2020
The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) will host several exhibitions this year that tell the story of women in United States motorsports.
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Long-Running Safety Revolution Saved Newman
March 2, 2020
Ryan Newman's recent horrific crash on the last lap of this year's Daytona 500 reminded all of us that motorsports can be a dangerous game. Jonathan Ingram, author of the recently released book "Crash," sees Newman's survival as a natural result of the positive steps that have been taken over the past 30 years to ensure driver safety.
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Early Days In Maranello
February 17, 2020
Peter Sachs recalls the very first Ferrari sports car, unveiled in 1947 at the Ferrari factory in Maranello. [Originally posted on www.klemcoll.com]
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On the Grid: 1955 MG-TF
February 13, 2020
In honor of Peter Argetsinger, race driver, racing coach, and IMRRC Governing Council member, we have Peter’s 1955 MG-TF sports car on display here at the Center.
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Racing World Mourns Passing of Peter Argetsinger, IMRRC Leader, Champion Racer, Driving Coach
February 11, 2020
Peter O. Argetsinger, a member of the International Motor Racing Research Center’s Governing Council and an international racing champion and respected driving coach, is being remembered across the industry for his talents and joy in the sport.
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SportsCar Magazine features the IMRRC SCCA archives in 2020 – February Issue
February 4, 2020
"History in the Making" Appearing in SportsCar February 2020 by Jeff Jacobs
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SportsCar Magazine features the IMRRC SCCA archives in 2020 – January Issue
January 28, 2020
"A Big Hill to Climb" Appearing in SportsCar January 2020 by Jeff Jacobs
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1975 - The First 24 Hours of Daytona Sanctioned by IMSA
January 20, 2020
It was 45 years ago on February 1-2, 1975 that IMSA began sanctioning the 24 Hours of Daytona, an event that Bill France Sr. had built into international prominence starting in 1962 with a 3-hour Daytona Continental. With excerpts from "IMSA 1969-1989," Mitch Bishop recalls the 1975 event and how it propelled Peter Gregg and Hurley Haywood to stardom.
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