The dark skies and rain brought forward a surprising victory for BMW in the IMSA Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis! We unpack BMW's first on-track win with their M Hybrid V8 in GTP competition and discuss the penultimate race in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Also going over the latest news from the FIA WEC and IMSA.…

The FIA WEC's return to Circuit of The Americas saw dramatic on-track action, first-time winners, and a controversial finish at a critical point in the championship battle. We give our thoughts on the Lone Star Le Mans, and the championship picture going into the final two races at Fuji and Bahrain. We're also discussing the latest WEC and IMSA Wea…

With only two races remaining in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the title in all four classes is still up for grabs. We're discussing the GT-only race at Virginia International Raceway and the championship scenarios leading into next month's six-hour race at Indianapolis. Also giving a preview of this weekend's WEC Lone Star Le M…

In a surprise announcement, Isotta Fraschini announced that they will not continue for the remainder of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship season, with seemingly no path to continue in future seasons. We discuss the implications this has on the 2025 season, and more. Also previewing the IMSA Michelin GT Challenge at VIR, and recapping the la…

Aston Martin has officially released photos and video from their on-track testing of the Valkyrie AMR-LMH, the highly anticipated Cosworth V12-powered prototype. We give our thoughts on the car that will make its competitive debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship next year. Also previewing this…

The FIA World Endurance Championship returned to action this weekend for the first time since Le Mans, with the return of the 6 Hours of São Paulo. We give our thoughts on their first outing in Brazil since 2014, along with the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.…

This podcast's name has been taken a bit too literal recently. The Sahlen's 6 Hours of The Glen for IMSA's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship was yet another endurance race that was impacted by heavy rain, catching out some strong contenders and championship favorites along the way. We're giving our thoughts on the race and discussing the latest ne…

Another edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans has passed. We'll be discussing the race that unfolded to give Ferrari their second Le Mans victory in a row, their eleventh total. We'll also be recapping the latest news from last week's ACO press conference and giving a preview for this weekend's IMSA Sahlen's 6 Hours of The Glen.…

This is the big one. The 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans! We'll be giving a rundown of the on-track action from practice and qualifying, plus giving a preview of this weekend's race including our predictions! We'll also be discussing the latest news coming out of the FIA World Endurance Championship this week.…

This weekend, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will return to the streets of Detroit for the first time since 2022. However, this will be a new circuit for the championship, with Belle Isle being replaced by a downtown circuit. We'll also be discussing the latest news out of IMSA and the FIA WEC as we move closer towards this year's 24 H…

The second of two doubleheader weekends for the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship provided historic storylines for multiple teams. We'll give our thoughts from the 6 Hours of Spa and Motul Course de Monterey, along with discussing the latest news stories from both championships and answering your questio…

It took over five years of this podcast to make this joke, but we have a rain race from the World Endurance Championship to debrief! We'll also be providing a recap of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Long Beach, discussing the latest assortment of news from both series, and taking some of your questions. Stories Referenced:https…

IMSA or the WEC? Why not both! This week, we'll be previewing this weekend's doubleheader event with IMSA at Long Beach on Saturday, and the World Endurance Championship at Imola on Sunday! Stories Referenced: https://en.endurance-info.com/auto/article/111467-wec-imsa-after-divorce-ganassi-what-solutions-cadillac…

Last week, Sebastian Vettel got his first taste of prototype endurance racing experience with a test for Porsche Penske Motorsport in the Porsche 963. The question on everyone's mind that remains, will this lead to a drive at Le Mans? We'll be discussing this and more from the FIA WEC and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship! Stories Referenced:…

Don't worry, the answer is yes. But that doesn't mean there's nothing that can be improved. We'll be discussing our thoughts on this year's Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring from the high number of yellows to the grandstand finish. We'll also be discussing the latest news and rumors from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and FIA WEC. Stories R…

After perhaps a disappointing debut season in the World Endurance Championship with the Porsche 963, Porsche Penske Motorsport struck back with a podium sweep at the first round of the 2024 season, the 1812 KM of Qatar! We give our thoughts on the race, and more from the FIA WEC and IMSA.Stories Referenced:https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/cadill…

The entry list for the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans is here. We'll be discussing the field of 62 who will make up the 92nd running of the race, including the largest top class at Le Mans since 1999.

A little over a week after the Rolex 24 at Daytona, we're officially underway with the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship! We'll be going over some of our firsthand thoughts from the race, and discussing how it may impact the rest of the season. Stories Referenced:Two Lamborghini SC63s Possible for COTA, Indianapolis…

How do you follow up on a historic year of sports car racing? You do it all over again! With the 2024 season getting closer, we discuss some of the latest storylines for the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and FIA WEC.

How do you follow up on a historic year of sports car racing? You do it all over again! With the 2024 season getting closer, we discuss some of the latest storylines for the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and FIA WEC. Stories Referenced: https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/vanwall-struck-engine-deal-with-pipo-before-entry-rejecti…

The historic 2023 season has finally come to a close! Join us as we review our favorite moments from the 2023 seasons of the FIA WEC and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. We'll also continue looking towards the future with a lot of news to unpack for the 2024 season.

The silly season is in full swing for the 2024 IMSA and WEC seasons. We'll be unpacking all the recent driver signings, including new drivers racing for new teams. We’ll also be discussing the latest news and rumors from the FIA WEC and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and answering some of your questions!…

This past weekend marked the final race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship. As the first year of the new "golden era" ends, we discuss the season finale, the current state of the series, and give our thoughts on the final race for the GTE class. We’ll also be discussing the latest news and rumors from the FIA WEC and IMSA WeatherTech Spor…

Today, it was announced that Glickenhaus will not be returning to the FIA WEC in 2024, marking the 6 Hours of Monza as the team’s final race in the championship. We’ll be discussing the current state of privateer manufacturers in the Hypercar class amidst this announcement. We’ll also be recapping the dramatic finale of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsC…

It's the story that dominated sports car racing news last week: Aston Martin's Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar program is back. With a dual IMSA/WEC program set for debut in 2025, we'll be giving our thoughts on the impact of their return. We'll also be covering the latest news and rumors from the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech Spo…

For the first time since 2014, IMSA returned to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Battle on the Bricks. As the final race before the season finale at Road Atlanta for the Motul Petit Le Mans, the championship fight couldn't be much closer in the GTP class. We're recapping the racing action from all five classes and discussing the lates…

Ferrari, Toyota, Glickenhaus, and more. Hypercar manufacturers that have a presence in the FIA WEC, but could they wind up in select IMSA races? Recent reports suggest no. On this episode of The Rain Race Podcast, we're discussing the hurdles and potential reasons holding them back. Also recapping this past weekend's 6 Hours of Fuji, previewing the…

For our first episode of the revived TRRP, it's time to talk about balance of performance (BoP). A long-time subject of controversy, BoP has been the subject of much debate, but is it a necessary evil? Also discussing BMW’s recent test at Spa-Francorchamps with the M Hybrid V8 and M4 GT3 EVO ahead of BMW M Team WRT’s full-season WEC Hypercar progra…

Alpine was the sixth manufacturer to confirm LMDh involvement, with a debut in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship. Discussing what that means for their future, and how many entries we can expect to see on the grid now. Also recapping the Romain Grosjean/Jimmie Johnson test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and going over the latest news an…

The 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans is just days away! Join us as we preview the race this year with recaps of the practice and qualifying sessions, and the latest news and rumors from around the track.

The 2021 Music City GP proved to be just as chaotic as many fans expected, leaving both IndyCar fans and critics to ask what needs to be done to improve the event for future seasons. Also discussing the IMSA race at Road America, and recapping the latest news and rumors from IndyCar, IMSA, and the WEC.…

Peugeot surprised the motorsports world with their official unveiling of their 2022 Le Mans Hypercar, the 9X8. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is critical, but how will their radical no-rear wing design help them achieve that? I've brought my good friend Joe Donohue along once again to try to provide some i…

For the first time ever, Kyle and I were in attendance at the same race, the 2021 Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen. We'll be recapping our experiences at the track, give a rundown of the race itself, and cover the latest news and rumors from IMSA, IndyCar, F1, and more.

BMW's surprise confirmation of an LMDh program late last week leaves us with four confirmed manufacturers for IMSA's new top class. But it also leaves us with some questions. Who could be next to confirm an LMDh program for 2023? We will also be recapping the latest races across IMSA, IndyCar, the WEC, and discuss the latest news and rumors across …

Previewing this weekend's Indianapolis 500 along with recapping Indianapolis 500 qualifying, the Monaco Grand Prix, and discussing the latest news and rumors from IMSA, the WEC, IndyCar, and more.

Discussing the latest developments for the upcoming LMDh class, including new details from Audi and Porsche on their respective programs. Also recapping the IMSA WeatherTech weekend at Mid Ohio, the GMR Grand Prix, and the first day of Indianapolis 500 practice.

Recapping the first race for the all-new (except for Alpine) Le Mans Hypercars at Spa Francorchamps. Also recapping the weekend's races from IndyCar and Formula 1, and going over the latest news in the world of motorsports.

Recapping IndyCar's season opener at Barber Motorsports Park, Formula 1 at Imola, and discussing the latest news and rumors from IndyCar, IMSA, and the WEC.

A new season of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is upon us, with the season opener at Barber Motorsports Park this weekend! Journalist, Chris DeHarde joins us to talk about the storylines for this new season, what we can expect, and who we think could come out on top by the end of the season.

With the month of May less than a month away, we start putting the puzzle pieces to this year's race together. Who will be there, and who won't? Also recapping the latest news and rumors from IMSA and the WEC.

Recapping the 2021 12 Hours of Sebring, from its unlikely winners to the dramatic incidents. Also previewing the 2021 Formula 1 season and talking about the latest news and rumors from IndyCar, IMSA, and the WEC.

Discussing the 24 Hours of Le Mans being postponed to the middle of August. What it means for the race, the prospect of fans at the track, and more. Also talking about the latest news and rumors from IndyCar, IMSA, and the WEC.

Discussing Ferrari's confirmed return to the top class in the FIA WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Also talking about Glickenhaus's LMH rollout, the latest news from IndyCar, and more.

Discussing Mazda's exit from the DPi category in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, along with their ruling out of LMDh for the future. Also talking about the latest news and rumors from IMSA, IndyCar, the WEC, and more.

Discussing Romain Grosjean's latest deal for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing in the NTT IndyCar Series. Also talking about Ferrari's fall from the IndyCar rumor mill, and Peugeot's Le Mans Hypercar driver lineup.

Recapping the 2021 Rolex 24 at Daytona, including how Cadillac lost their first Daytona 24 in the DPi-era. Also discussing the latest news from IMSA, IndyCar, the WEC, and more.

Discussing the current state of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, including highlights from the Roar Before The Rolex 24. Also talking about the latest updates in Le Mans hydrogen, news from IMSA, IndyCar, the WEC, and more.

Braden Eves joins to discuss his 2019 USF2000 Championship run, future in the Road to Indy ladder, and the current impact of sim racing on real-world drivers.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) has rocked the United States in the past week. Nearly every major sporting league has either canceled or postponed events, including F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, WEC, and more. We discuss the events that have unfolded over the past week, along with what to expect for the future.

Andrew Marriott joins to recap his career in motorsports commentary. From calling the nail-biting Formula 1 championship decider in 1976 at Suzuka, to his time on pit lane at Le Mans, we sat down with Andrew to rewind and discuss his entire experience.