Mar 12, 2022 | Road Racing
How Much Does Drive to Survive Star Lewis Hamilton Make As a Formula 1 Driver?
With rumours of seven-time world champion and Drive to Survive star Lewis Hamilton retiring at the end of the next Formula 1 season, one can ask themselves how much the 37 year old must be earning to end his career at such a young age?
Whilst the physical requirements of the sport shouldn’t be ignored, it is fair to assume that, like in other professional sports, the salary helps make that decision when the motivation starts to fade away and the body begins to soar.
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Feb 19, 2021 | Road Racing
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new reality series is coming to CBS Sports Net this weekend. Going Pro SRO America, from Nomad Digital allows viewers to see first-hand what it’s like to compete in pro racing in the SRO TC America car race series.
Going Pro SRO America follows Damon Surzyshyn’s amateur-to-pro journey as part of the Subaru Motorsport USA team competing at the greatest race tracks in America.
The seven-episode series provides a glimpse into the world of professional racing where the audience gets full access to every part of the racing experience. From race strategy, car prep, in the pits and the behind the wheel, viewers will see what it takes to compete and win at the professional level.
“Racing is fun and stressful,” says Surzyshyn. “Racing professionally for the first time with a camera documenting every move adds another layer, and when you’re also producing the show during a pandemic, well, that’s really over the top, as I discovered.”
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Dec 10, 2020 | Road Racing
Joined by Teammates Pagenaud and Rockenfeller, Rolex 24 Within Grasp
By IMSA Wire Service
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2020) – A Two-time DAYTONA 500 Champion and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, along with an Indy 500 winner and a Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and 24 Hour of Le Mans champion, took their seats in the Daytona International Speedway media center Wednesday morning, ready to address a robust lineup of international media in a virtual news conference during a break in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship testing.
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Jun 18, 2020 | Road Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 16, 2020) – Officials at Daytona International Speedway announced today a plan to introduce a return of fans to the iconic venue for the sports car classic IMSA WeatherTech 240 At DAYTONA on Saturday, July 4.
Working closely with public health officials and local, state and federal authorities on amended safety protocols and procedures, the Speedway will offer a limited number of fans – 5,000 – to attend the IMSA WeatherTech 240 At DAYTONA with available seating in the frontstretch grandstands, as well as a limited number of infield camping guests. All must be Florida residents, and will adhere to social distancing guidelines.
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