News Category: WEC

Rexy Revels in International Fame at 24 Hours of Le Mans

LE MANS, France. (June 12, 2023) – While the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans boasted many exciting storylines, the Project 1 – AO No. 56 Porsche 911 RSR known as Rexy stole the spotlight and hearts all over the world. The Tyrannosaurus Rex RSRawr livery, with its little arms, big feet,…
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June 12, 2023 0

Wright Motorsports Well Represented on Le Mans Grid

LE MANS, France. (June 9, 2023) – As the motorsport world prepares for the excitement of this weekend’s centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Wright Motorsports is on site in France, in proud support of drivers Ryan Hardwick, Jan Heylen, Zacharie Robichon, and Charlie Luck as they compete in the historic activities.…
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June 9, 2023 0

AO Racing’s Rexy Livery to Make International Debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans

SAINT CHARLES, ILL. (May 23, 2023) – After capturing hearts all over the world through competition in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the livery of Rexy the GT3 Rawr will make its international debut next month at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The No. 56 Project 1/AO Racing Porsche 911 RSR will transform…
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May 23, 2023 0

Era Motorsport Secures Le Mans Entry, Confirms ELMS Season with IDEC Sport

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (March 10, 2021) – Era Motorsport’s sophomore season in professional sports car racing has been one for the history books, with the team kicking the year off with victory at the Rolex 24 At Daytona in January, followed by clinching the Asian Le Mans Series LMP2 Am championship in February. In addition to…
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March 10, 2021 0

Era Motorsport Partners with JOTA Sport for 2021 Asian Le Mans Series Effort

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (December 4, 2020) – Less than a year after first joining the world of professional sports car racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, LMP2 race team Era Motorsport will expand to partner with JOTA Sport to race in the 2021 Asian Le Mans Series with drivers Kyle Tilley and Dwight Merriman. Era,…
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December 4, 2020 0

Era Motorsport Drivers Confirmed with IDEC Sport for 24 Hours of Le Mans

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (July 15, 2020) – Era Motorsport drivers Kyle Tilley and Dwight Merriman have signed with IDEC SPORT to race in the 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans, racing the No. 17 Era Motorsport Oreca 07. The pair will be joined by English racer Jonathan Kennard. IDEC SPORT is the sports branch of the…
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July 15, 2020 0

Tequila Patrón ESM Closes Out WEC Campaign at the Six Hours of Bahrain

Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, Tequila Patrón ESM bid adieu to the FIA World Endurance Championship with one of the strongest performances the team has seen all season. Pipo Derani, Ryan Dalziel and Chris Cumming perfectly executed the team’s strategy to hold an impressive lead for several hours of the Six Hours of…
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November 20, 2016 0

Tequila Patrón ESM Makes Preparations to End WEC Season on High Note at Bahrain

This weekend, the Middle East will host the season finale for the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship season. After starting the season with a second place finish at the 6 Hours of Silversone, Tequila Patrón ESM hopes to finish the season with the No. 31 Nissan powered Ligier JS P2 again on the podium. In…
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November 14, 2016 0

Tequila Patrón ESM Produces Top Five Finish in China

Sunday evening at Shanghai International Circuit, Tequila Patrón ESM earned their seventh top five finish of the weekend in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship. The 6 Hours of Shanghai ran under the green flag for the majority of the event, where the Ligier ran error free and finished a fifth place after starting in…
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November 6, 2016 0

Tequila Patrón ESM Returns to Asia for Six Hours of Shanghai

This weekend the FIA World Endurance Championship visits China for the 6 Hours of Shanghai, the penultimate race of the 2016 calendar.While the LMP2 class looks to continue to be competitive, Tequila Patrón ESM has previously shown strong performances at the Shanghai International Circuit.  In 2015, the team had a top three finish in sight…
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October 31, 2016 0

Tequila Patrón ESM Scores Top Five Finish in Fuji

Following a late season move back to Dunlop tires, the Tequila Patrón ESM Ligier JS P2 Nissan found additional speed this weekend at the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 6 Hours of Fuji. The No. 31 Ligier of Ryan Dalziel, Chris Cumming, and Pipo Derani earned another top five finish, despite early race troubles. Ryan Dalziel…
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October 16, 2016 0

Tequila Patrón ESM Seeks Strong Performance in Fuji

Just three rounds remain in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), and Tequila Patrón ESM is looking to wrap up the season with a final charge to the top of the field, starting with the 6 Hours of Fuji. The Florida based team currently stand fourth in the LMP2 team point standings, with drivers of…
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October 11, 2016 0

Heat Hinders Tequila Patrón ESM in Austin

Austin, Tex., (September 18, 2016) — The FIA World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of COTA ended on an exhausting note for Tequila Patrón ESM, as the drivers and team battled scorching weather and slick track conditions. After starting in eighth and 10th positions, the No. 31 and No. 30 Ligiers worked their way through the…
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September 18, 2016 0

Tequila Patrón ESM Qualifies in Austin

This evening at a scorching Circuit of the Americas, Tequila Patrón ESM qualified for Round Six of the FIA World Endurance Championship: The 6 Hours of COTA. The event stands as the only North American race on the nine race calendar for the season, adding additional pressure to the American team to secure a podium…
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August 17, 2016 0