If I had to guess, Iāve watched the 1986 Charlotte IMSA GTP race at least 20 times. The sight of the worldās most diverse and cutting-edge prototypes, deep in NASCAR country, navigating Charlotteās awkward layout still holds its fascination…
Drink in the audio glory produced from the exhaust outlets of the 6.0-liter V12 engine that powers the 1982-1985 Jaguar XJR-5 IMSA GTP machine, captured at the 2017 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion by the Marshall Pruett Podcast. When it…
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VIDEO: 1983 Ford Mustang IMSA GTP Documentary
Nov 25, 2017, 8:29 PM 0
A look at the 1983 debut for Fordās front-engine Mustang GTP at the Road America IMSA event. Designed by Bob Riley, using a 1.7-liter 4cyl turbo, two cars were entered for Tim CoConis/Klaus Ludwig, and Geoff Brabham/Bobby Rahal. The…
Ride inside Mazda’s iconic, flame-spitting RX-792P from the 1992 IMSA GTP season and revel in the sonic brilliance produced by the wailing four-rotor engine around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Subscribe to The Marshall Pruett Podcast on iTunes and/orĀ Podbean. And…
I’m guessing there’s no need to explain why these photos make me happy… Porsche 962 chassis 102 made a literal and figurative impact on the IMSA GTP series with its beautiful Coca-Cola livery, popular owner/driver Bob Akin, and the…
75 psi of turbo boost has never sounded so good. Thanks to the superb driving talents of young Skylar Robinsonāson of IMSA GTP ace Chip Robinsonāand the genuine awesomeness of the ex-Dyson Racing 1986 Porsche 962 he piloted at…
This photo makes me extraordinarily happy: Jaguar XJR-5, driven by Brian Redman and Hurley Haywood, circa 1985 at Road Atlanta. It was my first favorite IMSA GTP car and continues to hold that place in my heart.