At the 24 Hours of Daytona, some race cars will complete in historical occasions. Ford and Acura have actually now exposed their designs. GTD Mercedes is likewise similar to the past. More will follow.
The IMSA series is commemorating a really unique anniversary this year. It is now precisely 50 years because John Bishop, his spouse Peggy and NASCAR creator Bill France Senior (Big Bill) released the American champion. There will be a number of events throughout2019 IMSA developed its logo design for the joyful season. In addition, those accountable for the series have actually sent out info to motivate taking part groups to likewise complete in historic painting.
Ford’s Chip Ganassi Racing group has actually followed the call and will contend in the upcoming 24 Hours of Daytona in 2 unique styles. The vehicle of Joey Hand, Dirk Müller and Sébastien Bourdais will complete in Roush Racing Motorcraft Ford Mustang livery. This is to celebrate the year 1985 when John Jones, Wally Dallenbach Jr. and Doc Bundy took class wins in the GTO department of the 24 Hours of Daytona. Jones was likewise able to bring house the GTO driver’s title in IMSA in 1985.
” It’s constantly excellent to have something brand-new after utilizing the very same color for 3 years. I’m going to take pleasure in having a brand-new motorbike style on the cars and truck. Individuals are going to actually like it. For me personally, however, it’s actually odd. My grandpa and dad had auto parts shop. That’s how I keep in mind the racks having lots of Motorcraft parts,” states Joey Hand, reviewing his youth.
The 2nd Ford GT, driven at Daytona by Richard Westbrook, Ryan Briscoe and Scott Dixon, will contend in Castrol livery. The lube brand name has actually been a veteran partner of Ford in motorsport. “I’m really pleased and happy that Ford is doing something to commemorate the 50 th anniversary of IMSA. Ford and Castrol had lots of effective times throughout those years. I’ve seen sufficient photos of the cars in this live edition performing at Daytona prior to the station. Set up. This was a really intriguing duration for IMSA”, excites Richard Westbrook.
Acura will likewise display its 2 DPi in extremely unique attire. Cars from Team Penske will appear in 2019 in a white/orange/black color pattern. This is indicated to honor the years 1991 to 1993 when Parker Johnstone won the IMSA Lights class 3 times in a row with Acura’s Spice.
In addition to the Ford GT and Acura DPi, other cars will likewise make their launching at the 24 Hours of Daytona. The Riley Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 made a historical perform at the current Roar test. Ben Keating, Jeroen Bleekemolen, Luca Stolz and Felipe Fraga drove there in the Wynn style. This paint plan is indicated to stimulate the 1987 Hotchkis Racing Porsche 962 C.
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