Alpine’s IMSA Delay: How 25% U.S. Tariffs Are Rewriting Foreign Automaker Strategies in 2025
Alpine’s postponed 2025 IMSA GTP entry highlights how 25% U.S. tariffs are forcing global automakers to rethink motorsport and market expansion strategies amid shifting economic conditions.
IndyCar’s $7M Driver Deals Show Power of Personal Branding
Colton Herta’s $7M contract and 2026 F1 move highlight how personal branding drives IndyCar’s evolving economics. As athletes turn influence into leverage, branded drivers attract bigger deals, higher sponsor value, and reshape motorsport’s transfer market.
Goodyear Extends $25M NASCAR Deal With 64% Fan Recognition
Goodyear’s $25M annual NASCAR sponsorship extends through 2027, marking 71 years of partnership. With 64% fan recognition, the deal highlights how legacy collaborations drive long-term value in motorsports.
Ford’s $100M Hypercar Program Targets 2027 WEC Endurance Glory
Ford returns to Le Mans in 2027 with a $100M Hypercar program, partnering with ORECA and Red Bull Powertrains. The move highlights OEMs’ growing investment in endurance racing as competition heats up in FIA WEC.
IMSA's Porsche Carrera Cup: How Amateurs Fuel Growth
Amateur racers now make up over half the Porsche Carrera Cup North America grid, proving how tiered class structures are reshaping revenue and redefining IMSA’s entry-level motorsports model.
Liberty Media’s $4.5B MotoGP Takeover Puts $400M U.S. Market in Play by 2027
Liberty Media’s €4.2B MotoGP acquisition signals a shift in U.S. motorsports economics. With 2B annual fan impressions and a $400M revenue target by 2027, MotoGP is set to follow Formula 1’s rapid expansion under Liberty’s strategy.
Porsche’s 963 Dominates IMSA With 5 Straight Wins in 2025, Eyes Unified 2030 Convergence
Porsche’s 963 LMDh swept Daytona through Road America in 2025, securing five consecutive IMSA wins under converged GTP rules. The run underscores Porsche’s push toward unified regulations, with executives targeting a single platform by 2030.