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The Rain Race Podcast
by Fifty Six Media
Discussing news, rumors, and more for IMSA and the FIA WEC! Hosted by GT Rain and Off in the Esses. Tuesday at 8 PM ET LIVE on YouTube.
Episodes
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Petit Le Mans Was Crazy!
The sun has set on another season of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a rainy, red-flagged, and action-filled Petit Le Mans. We give our thoughts on the weekend and discuss the future from IMSA's State of the Sport. Stories Referenced: IMSA Investigating “Technology” to Improve...
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Landmark Deal for FIA-ACO Partnership
A surprise moment of uncertainty between the FIA and ACO hit the WEC scene in recent weeks, with some speculating that their partnership might be set to expire. Early this morning, we got confirmation of a ten-year extension of that partnership. We discuss what this means for the future of the…
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Late Heartbreak for Toyota
We're into the second half of this year's FIA World Endurance Championship season with this past weekend's Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas. A hydraulic failure for the leading Toyota TR010 paved the way for Ferrari to get their first Hypercar victory since Le Mans last year. We give...
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First Look at Ford's Le Mans Hypercar
Ford's highly anticipated LMDh Hypercar has finally hit the track for initial testing leading up to its debut in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship. We give our first thoughts on how it looks, and, equally important, how it sounds. Also recapping IMSA's Michelin GT Challenge weekend at...
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New Distance, Same Old Mistakes
IMSA's return to an endurance race at Road America gave us six hours of highs and lows. Discussing our thoughts from the weekend, including changes coming to the 2027 grid. Stories Referenced: Pfaff To Withdraw From IMSA After 2026 Season Pfaff to Depart WeatherTech Championship at End of Season...
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New Races End the WEC Season
The cancellations of the FIA WEC rounds at Qatar and Bahrain have brought forward one of the most stacked calendars in championship history, with the addition of two new six-hour races in Barcelona and Monza to close out the season. We give our thoughts on these changes, discuss some of the new...
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Another Crash-Fest at Watkins Glen
IMSA at Watkins Glen was once again a story of survival as the mid-point race of the season has gained a reputation for in the last few years. In the end, it was the championship leaders in the GTP class going the distance and extending their advantage. We give our thoughts on the chaotic race…
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Toyota Returns to Winning Le Mans
In one of the closest overall finishes in 24 Hours of Le Mans history, Toyota returned to the familiar top step of the podium for their sixth time. We give our thoughts on the race week, the 2027 WEC calendar, the 2030 prototype regulations, and answer your questions. Stories Referenced: LMP2...
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2026 Le Mans Preview
It's race week for the 94th Edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans! We preview some of our favorite storylines going into the marquee event of endurance sports car racing, including thoughts from the Le Mans test day. At the end of the episode, we're giving some of our predictions for the race and...
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The Case for IMSA at Detroit
IMSA's return to the streets of Detroit went maybe how you would've expected. With difficulty passing and no shortage of incidents, some have started to question its place on the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar. We give our thoughts from the weekend and discuss what changes could be...
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First WEC Hypercar Win for BMW!
After a roller coaster of highs and lows in their first two seasons of the WEC with the M Hybrid V8, BMW M Team WRT were finally able to stamp their first win on home soil for WRT! We give our thoughts from the safety-car-filled final race for the championship before next month's 24 Hours of Le...
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Last Lap Pass at Laguna Seca!
Laguna Seca delivered a historical headline once more as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship rolled into town for a throwback race weekend, with JDC-Miller Motorsports picking up their first victory in the GTP class with their 2025-spec Porsche 963! Dailysportscar's Jonathan Grace joins…
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Street Fighter: IMSA at Long Beach
Long Beach was the venue for the first of two 100-minute street race showdowns for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship this season, but while the race was short, the list of incidents was not. We discuss our thoughts from the weekend, including reports of Acura's GTP program coming to an...
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2026 WEC Season Preview
After over five months, the FIA WEC is back on track in Imola for the start of the 2026 season! We discuss what we're looking forward to between the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes this season, including the introduction of the Genesis GMR-001. We also preview the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach for…
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Porsche Dominates at Sebring
Porsche Penske Motorsport continued its relentless sweep of the opening two rounds of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup for the second year in a row! We give our thoughts from their performance at Sebring and more. Also discussing the mostly unchanged 2027 IMSA schedules and answering your questions.
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WEC Season Postponed
Global turmoil put a hold on getting this season of the FIA World Endurance Championship underway in Qatar. We discuss the logistics of starting the season on time in Imola and where Qatar might be able to return on the schedule. Also previewing this year's 12 Hours of Sebring for the IMSA...
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Surprise-Less Le Mans Entry List?
This year's 24 Hours of Le Mans entry list was announced with few surprises, but no shortage of cars and teams. We discuss some of the standouts, IMSA's announced throwback weekend at Laguna Seca, and answer your questions!
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Are Honda Joining WEC Hypercar
After years of discussion, it seems Honda may be ready to confirm its appearance in the FIA WEC Hypercar class starting in 2027. We discuss the road to get there, along with our thoughts from this year's Rolex 24 at Daytona. Stories Referenced:Honda poised to finally join WEC Hypercar - The...
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Rolex 24 at Daytona Preview
We're back! Another season of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is here. We're talking about as much as we can going into this year's Rolex 24 at Daytona, including early impressions from the Roar Before the 24.
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2025 Year in Review
With our last episode of 2025, we're giving our annual end-of-season thoughts from the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. From our favorite races to surprising stories and standout drives.
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Porsche Officially Out in 2026
The offseason mill is still churning for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship, with confirmations of entry lists for both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the full WEC season! We discuss the surprise additions and notable omissions from both. Also, taking…
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2026 GTP Upgrades at Daytona
The annual end-of-year IMSA test at Daytona has brought out new looks for some of the GTP contenders. We discuss some of these upgrades and stories from the other classes on track. We're also giving our thoughts on last weekend's WEC finale in Bahrain, the rookie test that followed, and answering...
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Storylines for Bahrain
After a whirlwind year for the FIA World Endurance Championship, we arrive at the season finale in Bahrain. There are plenty of storylines to unpack. From the likely final race in the WEC for a Porsche 963, to Toyota's last chance to grasp a podium in 2025. Also discussing recent driver and team...
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Fitting Finale for IMSA
This year's Motul Petit Le Mans was a proper send-off for an up-and-down season of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. We give our thoughts on the ten-hour endurance racing classic. Also discussing Porsche's confirmed exit from the Hypercar class in the FIA WEC, the 2026 IMSA entry list,...
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WEC at Fuji Was Incredible!
The 100th FIA WEC race at Fuji is a strong argument for one of the best races in championship history! We give our thoughts on the unpredictable and action-packed penultimate race of the season. Also discussing the latest confirmed entries for the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and...
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Action Express Wins at the Brickyard!
After almost two full seasons with no victory, the Action Express Whelen Cadillac finally broke through to win the Battle on the Bricks! We give our thoughts on IMSA's final six-hour race at Indianapolis and preview the 100th FIA WEC race at Fuji!
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Hey, We Have a Silly Season Too!
While driver moves in IndyCar and new teams in F1 may seem all the buzz for 2026, let's remind you that endurance racing cannot be forgotten! With new drivers, teams, and manufacturers of our own all on the horizon, we give our first proper rundown of what's confirmed and who to expect in the…
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More Changes For BMW in 2026
We'll be seeing a new look for the BMW M Hybrid V8 in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2026! In this episode, we give our thoughts on the small changes from BMW and Bryan Herta Autosport's jump up to LMP2 in 2026. We also recap the GT-only IMSA...
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Are IMSA Driving Standards a Problem
We've been no strangers to commenting on driving standards in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in recent years. With the topic being at the forefront of discussions from Road America, we decided it's time to break down whether these moments have started to become an actual problem for...
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BMW Replaces Team RLL in IMSA
In what some would consider not a total bombshell, it was recently reported that BMW will be moving on from its long-term partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan. We discuss who is likely to pick up the M Hybrid V8 GTP program from them in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next year....
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Acura Weathers the Storm at Watkins Glen
Meyer Shank Racing made it two in a row in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP class, with a win for the #60 Acura ARX-06. Only a few weeks after a surprise late-race victory for the #93 at Detroit. Are they on form to close in the championship lead to Porsche, or are their recent...
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Ferrari Complete the Three-Peat at Le Mans
This year's 24 Hours of Le Mans had few similarities to the race from last year. Nevertheless, Ferrari managed to maintain their win streak with the 499P to make it a third victory in a row at Le Mans! We give our standout thoughts from the race and answer your questions from this year's Grand…
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2025 Le Mans Preview
This is the one that counts, the 24 Hours of Le Mans! We'll be giving a rundown of the Le Mans test day on-track action, previewing this weekend's race, along with Wednesday and Thursday's practice and qualifying sessions, and giving our predictions for the three class winners of the greatest...
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IMSA Shines in Detroit
In what'll no doubt be a contender for their best race of the season, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship hit the streets of Detroit for the second 100-minute sprint race of the year. We unpack the hectic race for both the GTP and GTD Pro classes.
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Can Ferrari and Porsche Be Stopped
Ferrari and Porsche both remain undefeated in the top classes of the FIA WEC and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship after their recent races at Spa Francorchamps and Laguna Seca. We give our thoughts from both races leading to those results and talk about the special Le Mans liveries for...
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WEC or IMSA? Why Not Both
This weekend, we have our first of two doubleheader weekends with both the World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on track! We preview the 6 Hours of Spa and Monterey SportsCar Championship, including some of our predictions, and take your questions.
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Redemption for Ferrari at Home
Ferrari has continued their winning ways in the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, with a defining victory at their home race, the 6 Hours of Imola. This came after a huge loss for the team in the 2024 race, losing a 1-2-3 finish on a strategy blunder. We discuss our takeaways from the race...
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McLaren is Joining Hypercar
After years of anticipation, McLaren has finally confirmed their entry into the prototype ranks of the WEC starting in 2027 with an LMDh-based car. We discuss the few details we know right now and the current state of global endurance racing with now thirteen OEMs either currently racing or...
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IMSA Racing at the (Long) Beach
This weekend, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship lines up for its first of two street circuit races in the 2025 season. We give our predictions on the one-hundred-minute showdown for the GTP and GTD classes. We're also discussing the latest news for the next generation of LMP2…
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Are Peugeot Planning a New Le Mans Hypercar
Recent rumors in the Le Mans Hypercar space suggest that Peugeot may be planning a new car to compete beyond the 2026 FIA WEC season. But it's not as straightforward as that. We break down the regulation hurdles that could get in their way and why a new car is necessary for them at all. We're…
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IMSA’s Ultimate Endurance Test
The 12 Hours of Sebring is arguably IMSA's toughest challenge of endurance. Winning the race first depends on surviving half a day on one of the most physically demanding tracks in the world. We give some of our thoughts and predictions going into the second race of the season after the dramatic...
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The WEC is Back
The World Endurance Championship is back on track for the 2025 season with the Qatar 1812km! We're discussing some of the things we're most looking forward to this season, from the addition of two new Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH Hypercars to some switch-ups in the LMGT3 class.
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Ford's Return to Prototype Racing
A couple weeks ago, we got official confirmation that Ford will be fighting for overall wins in the FIA WEC, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in 2027 with an LMDh prototype. We discuss what this means for the series and Hypercar class as a whole, and whether you can expect to see them on the…
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Dramatic Debut at Daytona
The 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship got off to a dramatic start. With early race retirements, late race scraps for position, and surprise reliability issues, the Rolex 24 at Daytona this year was one to remember. We unpack the race weekend including our thoughts from some of the...
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The New IMSA Season
At last, it's time to get started with the 2025 IMSA season! Starting with IMSA's premier race: the Rolex 24 at Daytona. We give our thoughts from on-track testing in the Roar Before The Rolex 24, offer some predictions for the race, and take some of your questions.
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2024 Year in Review
Another season in the books and our last episode of 2024! We discuss some of our favorite moments from the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA WEC and give some commemorations to those who stood out. Also looking ahead to 2025 with a quick rundown of the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona...
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Unpacking the Genesis LMDh Program
Last week we received more details from the new Genesis Magma Racing LMDh program. With their Oreca-based car's debut slated for a 2026 debut in the FIA WEC and a 2027 debut in IMSA, we give our initial thoughts on their first driver signings and the car itself. Also discussing the new Le Mans...
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IMSA Testing at Daytona
We had our first taste of the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with their closed test at Daytona. We give our thoughts on the new cars and stars for next season. Also discussing the recently revealed 2025 FIA WEC entry list, including the absence of Lamborghini, and take some of your...
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Surprise Finale to the WEC
Mere weeks after the closure of the 2024 IMSA season, the FIA World Endurance Championship also wrapped up its highlight 2024 story. We discuss the 8 Hours of Bahrain and the events that led to some surprise championship winners. Also giving our thoughts on the latest rumor of McLaren joining the...
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Grid Changes for 2025
With the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship coming to a close at Petit Le Mans, and the FIA WEC season entering its final race at Bahrain, we're starting to get a clearer image of the grid in both championships for next year. We're discussing the confirmed new players, the potential...
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