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Thursday
Jun202024

TUNE IN: Magnus Racing Gearing up for Glory at Watkins Glen

The weekend we've all been waiting for is finally here: the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen! Your favorite team—Magnus Racing, of course--is back and ready to hit the track. This weekend at Watkins Glen International, a fun-filled couple of days of practice and qualifying will culminate with a thrilling six-hour endurance race in Upstate New York. John Potter, Andy Lally, and Spencer Pumpelly will be behind the wheel of the No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3, ready to put up a fight for the top step in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTD class.

Expect a weekend of intense action and also challenging weather. With temperatures soaring to the mid-80s and humidity around 86%, our team will be battling not just the competition, but the elements too. Rain might make an appearance during practice and qualifying, adding another twist to the plot. No matter what Watkins Glen throws our way, we’re ready for race day.

Don’t miss a moment of the action! Tune in on Sunday at 11:10 AM Eastern, live on Peacock if you’re in the United States, or catch the live stream on the IMSA YouTube Channel if you're tuning in from abroad.

Friday
Mar152024

TUNE IN: Sebring Night Fever Takes Over Magnus Racing

Put on your boogie shoes, because the stage is set for all of us at Magnus Racing to light up Sebring International Raceway as we find out how deep our love is for Saturday night’s Twelve Hours of Sebring. With the iconic No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage poised to glide through the night, John Potter, Andy Lally, and Spencer Pumpelly are ready to groove to the rhythm of endurance racing under the disco lights.

We have an earlier start this year, with a green flag at 9:40 AM on Saturday morning, but we’re ready to dance into the night over the course of the grueling IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship endurance event. As the clock ticks closer to the twelve-hour mark, we will be channeling the spirit of the Bee Gees, aiming to be ‘Keep on Truckin’ amidst the chaos and challenges of one of endurance racing's toughest tests.

With our 'Boogie Shoes' firmly strapped on the Aston Martin, we’re ready to dance our way to victory, fueled by the adrenaline and passion that defines endurance racing. But beware, for in the heart of the night, lies the 'Disco Inferno' – a fierce battle where only the strongest will emerge victorious.

Fans who attend the IMSA WeatherTech autograph session on Friday from 3:30 PM to 4:40 PM will be able to get our exclusive Sebring Nights Fever hero card, and be able to chat with driver and Team Somebody John Potter! New Magnus merchandise will also be available in the vendor village at the Styled Aesthetic tent in the Midway.

Tune in to Peacock at 9:40 AM Eastern, March 16th, to witness Magnus Racing set the track ablaze with our far out dance moves.

Friday
Jan262024

TUNE IN: Magnus Racing Brings Adventure, Video, and More This Weekend to the 24 Hours of Daytona

 

Possums. Why did it have to be Possums?

Gear up for an epic adventure as Mangus Racing takes on the legendary Daytona International Speedway for the 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona! This year, the team is set to embark on a thrilling journey with their chosen theme, "Magnus Racing and the Dial of Daytona." This weekend, the team is ready to uncover the mysteries of the track and race against time in pursuit of victory.

Join drivers John Potter, Andy Lally, Spencer Pumpelly, and Nicki Thiim as they commandeer the No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in a quest for glory, digging up the iconic track’s secrets of the past to find success for the future. Expect daring maneuvers, strategic pit stops, and the thrill of the chase as Mangus Racing brings this archaeological adventure to life at the Rolex 24.

Don your fedoras, grab your bullwhips, and mark your calendars for tomorrow, Saturday, January 27th, at 1:40 PM ET as the action unfolds. Tune in on Peacock to witness Mangus Racing's quest for the ultimate treasure – victory at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. It is a prize we have secured twice before as a team, in 2012 and 2016. It's a race against time, and Mangus Racing is ready to face the challenges head-on. Adventure awaits at the Daytona International Speedway!

TV Schedule
Saturday, January 27 - Sunday, January 28 1:40 PM - 1:40 PM

Flag-to-Flag Coverage
Peacock (USA)
imsa.com/tvlive (International)

Network TV - Saturday
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM NBC
2:30 PM - 8:00 PM USA
10:00 PM - 11:59 PM USA

Network TV - Sunday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM USA
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM NBC

Monday
Jan222024

Magnus Racing Regroups from Roar, Celebrates Another Season with Flex Box

The Roar Before the 24 is complete and we’ve officially entered into race week for the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the first race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. We had a productive time at the Roar Before the 24 with several days of on-track testing. Sadly, an engine issue hampered our qualifying run, despite John Potter and the car running as high as seventh in one of the earlier practices. The loss of power resulting from the engine troubles was an unwelcome blow, but the good news is we have 24 hours to race our way up to the front.

We at Magnus Racing are proud to officially confirm that Flex-Box, our longtime sponsor, will once again grace the livery of our Aston Martin Vantage GT3. The Flex-Box orange will again be on the blue livery, with a familiar look for our sports car racing fans. An international leader in the shipping container industry, Flex-Box first joined Magnus Racing in 2011 at the Twelve Hours of Sebring, and since then, we’ve been able to create some fun memories with them over the years. We’re still eager to finish on the top step of this weekend’s Rolex 24 At Daytona together after coming so close over the last few years. With John Potter, Andy Lally, Spencer Pumpelly, and Nicki Thiim driving, we’ve got a great shot!

We have further fun news coming later in the week, with the reveal of this year’s team theme for the big race. Stay Tuned!

 

Friday
Jan052024

Magnus Racing Rings in New Season with New Lineup

Just kidding. We’re excited to officially confirm that we’re ready for the new year ahead of us with the announcement of the same driver lineup as last year in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: John Potter, Andy Lally, and Spencer Pumpelly will continue their run as the three Magnus Racing drivers in all five rounds of the Michelin Endurance Cup, with the legendary mane of Nicki Thiim again joining us for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. 

 

"We already had the WhatsApp chat setup with these drivers, so it seemed easier to continue as is,” said Team Somebody John Potter.  “Our goal at Daytona is also the same as last year, move up only one position from the year before.  I’m excited to be back with these guys and so much of the same crew and with AMR again!"

 

“Woooooooooooooooooooooot,” said Andy Lally as his 2024 contract was signed. He continues to hold the record for most consecutive participations in the Rolex 24, with this year marking year 22. He continues to be the winningest active driver at the iconic event with five wins to his name (2001, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016).

 

Another longtime staple of Magnus Racing, bringing Spencer Pumpelly back was a no-brainer. He’s finished second with us in 2020 and 2022, and we probably couldn’t get rid of him even if we tried. This race will mark Spencer’s sixth Rolex 24 with our merry little band of rebels. 

 

"I'm excited to begin another season with Magnus,” said someone of the Pumpelly family pretending to be Spencer. “We have traditionally started strong at the Rolex 24 where we have finished on the podium three of the last four years. It's a great team of guys and bringing Nikki back is just frosting on the hair cake."

 

Aston Martin factory driver Nicki Thiim wouldn’t be reached for comment, as he was probably too busy getting his hair ready for the exciting new season ahead. Given that his hair likely gives him superpowers, we approve of his priorities. 

 

We feel like our 14th year of racing is the lucky one as we aim to one-up our multiple second-place finishes at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the first race of the season on January 27th and 28th. This year, the Michelin Endurance Cup—the endurance championship within the full season championship—will expand from four races to five, with the addition of the Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, joining the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Twelve Hours of Sebring, Six Hours of the Glen, and Petit Le Mans.

 

The No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 remains our reliable steed, but with some exciting new Evo updates. We have a new livery in store, but it remains under wraps (get it??) for a little longer.