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Between the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship, Asian Le Mans Series, and European Le Mans Series, we’re up to all sorts of things here at AO Racing!

AO Racing’s Spike the Dragon Ready to Soar with LMP2 Lineup

AO Racing’s Spike the Dragon Ready to Soar with LMP2 Lineup

ST. CHARLES, Ill. (December 11, 2024) – AO Racing’s beloved dragon, Spike, is ready to spread his wings for his sophomore season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The team has unveiled an impressive driver lineup for its seven-race campaign,…

Rexy Returns: AO Racing Eyes Back-to-Back Titles with Fierce Lineup for 2025 IMSA Season

Rexy Returns: AO Racing Eyes Back-to-Back Titles with Fierce Lineup for 2025 IMSA Season

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (December 5, 2024) — AO Racing has officially confirmed its return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the 2025 season, bringing Rexy, the beloved Porsche 911 GT3 “Rawr,” back to the GTD PRO class. With an…

AO Racing’s Rexy Evades Metaphorical Meteor to Claim WeatherTech Championship Titles

AO Racing’s Rexy Evades Metaphorical Meteor to Claim WeatherTech Championship Titles

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (October 14, 2024) – The Jurassic world once again reigned supreme last weekend, when AO Racing, Laurin Heinrich, and Rexy, the No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr became IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Team and Driver Champions at…

AO Racing Announces 2025 IMSA WeatherTech Return of Spike and Rexy

AO Racing Announces 2025 IMSA WeatherTech Return of Spike and Rexy

St. CHARLES, Ill., (October 2, 2024) – AO Racing is proud to announce the return of the fan-favorite characters of Spike to the LMP2 class and Rexy to the GTD PRO class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Further details…

AO Racing and Rexy Triumphant at Indy with Drive from Last to First

AO Racing and Rexy Triumphant at Indy with Drive from Last to First

  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 24, 2024) – Sunday afternoon’s Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a day sports car racing fans and the team at AO Racing will not soon forget. Determined as ever to keep their…

Rexy Returns for WeatherTech Championship Fight, Drivers Announced

Rexy Returns for WeatherTech Championship Fight, Drivers Announced

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (September 9, 2024) – Just two races remain in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and AO Racing’s Rexy the No. 77 Porsche  911 GT3 Rawr is back from summer vacation, returning next weekend to resume his…

AO Racing Welcomes Bachler to Lineup for GT Challenge at VIR

AO Racing Welcomes Bachler to Lineup for GT Challenge at VIR

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (August 20, 2024) – Porsche driver Klaus Bachler is set to join AO Racing for next weekend’s Michelin GT Challenge at VIR in Roxy, the Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr. He will race alongside full-season driver Laurin Heinrich…

AO Racing’s Spike the Dragon Flies to First IMSA WeatherTech Podium

AO Racing’s Spike the Dragon Flies to First IMSA WeatherTech Podium

ST CHARLES, Ill., (August 6, 2024) – Last weekend in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, AO Racing put in a strong performance in the most recent round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Racing in front of their home crowd at Road…

AO Racing Announces Addition of Julien Andlauer to Roxy Porsche Lineup

AO Racing Announces Addition of Julien Andlauer to Roxy Porsche Lineup

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (July 26, 2024) – AO Racing is proud to welcome Julien Andlauer to the driver’s seat of the No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr to race alongside full-season driver Laurin Heinrich. Andlauer will step in for next…

AO Racing Bids Farewell to Priaulx

AO Racing Bids Farewell to Priaulx

Effective immediately, AO Racing and Sebastian Priaulx will part ways for the remainder of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. The change comes to allow the racer to focus on his growing commitments with Multimatic Motorsports. Priaulx, who was…

Roxy Returns: Rexy’s Prehistoric Pink Sister to Take Over at Road America

Roxy Returns: Rexy’s Prehistoric Pink Sister to Take Over at Road America

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (June 16, 2024) – Roxy, the fierce but adorable T-Rex sister of Rexy, the Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr, will return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship beginning with the IMSA SportsCar Weekend at Road America, August 2-4.…

AO Racing Welcomes Back Louis Deletraz for Chevrolet Grand Prix

AO Racing Welcomes Back Louis Deletraz for Chevrolet Grand Prix

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (July 2, 2024) – AO Racing heads north of the border for the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park next week. Louis Deletraz will join his AO Racing teammates in North America for another flight with…

Spike the Dragon Soars in Second Place Finish at Le Mans with AO by TF

Spike the Dragon Soars in Second Place Finish at Le Mans with AO by TF

LE MANS, France, (June 18, 2024) – In Spike the Dragon’s first attempt at Le Mans, the No. 14 LMP2 Oreca finished in second place at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. The successful finish was a result of…

AO Racing and Rexy Double Down for Victory in Motor City

AO Racing and Rexy Double Down for Victory in Motor City

DETROIT, Mich., (June 3, 2024) – Just weeks after the team’s first win in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, AO Racing celebrated their second consecutive win at the Detroit Sports Car Classic. The class victory extends their points lead in…

AO Racing Celebrates Rexy and GT3 Rawr Triumph at Laguna Seca

AO Racing Celebrates Rexy and GT3 Rawr Triumph at Laguna Seca

SALINAS, Calif., (May 12, 2024) – Sunday afternoon at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, AO Racing earned a monumental achievement: their first win in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Rexy, the No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr, driven by Sebastian Priaulx…

AO Racing to Make Le Mans Return with Spike the Dragon, Partners with TF Sport

AO Racing to Make Le Mans Return with Spike the Dragon, Partners with TF Sport

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (May 8, 2024) — The 92nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans takes center stage next month, and AO Racing is poised to return to the iconic event. The Chicago-area-based team will partner with two-time…

Rexy and AO Racing Revel in Rolex 24 Podium

Rexy and AO Racing Revel in Rolex 24 Podium

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., (January 31, 2024) – AO Racing’s GTD PRO-class debut appearance in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship ended on a high note Sunday afternoon at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The drivers and crew of “Rexy,” the No.…

AO Racing Introduces Spike, the LMP2 Dragon

AO Racing Introduces Spike, the LMP2 Dragon

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (January 9, 2024). – As the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech season sets to kick off this month at Daytona International Speedway, AO Racing is proud to reveal the livery for their new LMP2 entry in the IMSA WeatherTech…

Rexy Bulks up for WeatherTech Return, Stomping up to GTD Pro Class

Rexy Bulks up for WeatherTech Return, Stomping up to GTD Pro Class

ST. CHARLES, Ill. (January 4, 2024). – After months of anticipation and speculation, AO Racing has officially confirmed the team’s 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Porsche GTD Pro entry will return as Rexy, the ferociously friendly GT3 Rawr. Rexy the…

AO Racing Completes IMSA WeatherTech LMP2 Lineup with Brabham and Quinn

AO Racing Completes IMSA WeatherTech LMP2 Lineup with Brabham and Quinn

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (December 11, 2023) – The start to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is less than 40 days away, and AO Racing’s new LMP2 entry has locked in the full driver lineup for the No. 99 Oreca. Full-season…

AO Racing Reveals Full-Season Driver Lineups for Sophomore IMSA WeatherTech Effort

AO Racing Reveals Full-Season Driver Lineups for Sophomore IMSA WeatherTech Effort

ST. CHARLES, Ill., (November 13, 2023) – Following an exciting and fun-filled first season in the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, AO Racing has officially confirmed the team will return for another season in the series, expanding to a two-car…

AO Racing Brings F.A.T. International Throwback Livery and Fleet of Iconic Porsches to Rennsport Reunion

AO Racing Brings F.A.T. International Throwback Livery and Fleet of Iconic Porsches to Rennsport Reunion

ST. CHARLES, Ill. (September 22, 2023) – For Porsche enthusiasts, there stands no event that can compare to Rennsport Reunion: the world’s largest gathering of the German auto manufacturer’s race cars and drivers. Professional sports car racing team AO Racing…

Roxy the Prehistoric Porsche to Race at Indy’s Hallowed Grounds

Roxy the Prehistoric Porsche to Race at Indy’s Hallowed Grounds

INDIANAPOLIS, IND., (September 12, 2023) – After making her race weekend debut two weeks ago at VIRginia International Raceway, Roxy, the AO Racing prehistoric pink Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr will again race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for this…

AO Racing’s Roxy to Make IMSA WeatherTech Debut at VIR as Rexy Heads to Fuji

AO Racing’s Roxy to Make IMSA WeatherTech Debut at VIR as Rexy Heads to Fuji

You didn’t ask for reality; you asked for more teeth  CHARLES, Ill. (August 14, 2023) – Life found a way! Embarking on a journey that spans continents and imagination, AO Racing is set to captivate race enthusiasts worldwide once again.…

Rexy Revels in International Fame at 24 Hours of Le Mans

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…

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

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…

Rexy the “GT3 Rawr” Ready to Take on Laguna Seca with Priaulx and Jeannette

Rexy the “GT3 Rawr” Ready to Take on Laguna Seca with Priaulx and Jeannette

SALINAS, Calif., (May 10, 2023) – Rexy, the beloved dinosaur-wrapped AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R heads to the Monterey Peninsula this weekend for the MOTUL Course de Monterey Powered By Hyundai N. Following an on-track incident in the FIA…

AO Racing’s Rexy Porsche Visits Hot Wheels Design and Development Center

AO Racing’s Rexy Porsche Visits Hot Wheels Design and Development Center

LONG BEACH, Calif., (April 12, 2023) – Before AO Racing arrives in Long Beach, California for the 48th Annual Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Porsche customer racing team visited Mattel, Inc in anticipation of the upcoming Hot Wheel replica of Rexy, the team’s Porsche 911 GT3…

Project 1-AO in 6th place in Portimao with strong driver line-up

Project 1-AO in 6th place in Portimao with strong driver line-up

Source:  www.project-1.de Looking back on the second race weekend of the year in the WEC, team boss Axel Funke praised the cooperation and professionalism of his team’s work. The busy Project 1 front man knows that his motivated team did an excellent…

PROJECT 1 – AO unfortunate result

PROJECT 1 – AO unfortunate result

Source:  www.project-1.de The team was not rewarded !!! More than the 12th place during the opening race of the WEC season in Sebring, was not in the cards for drivers PJ Hyett, Gunnar Jeannette and Matteo Cairoli. Relatively early in…

Project 1 AO Porsche RSR #56 will fight for victory!

Project 1 AO Porsche RSR #56 will fight for victory!

Source:  www.project-1.de   Goal of the season: The last GTE victory in the World Championship. PJ Hyett (USA), Gunnar Jeannette (USA) and Matteo Cairoli (ITA) will compete in Project 1’s optimally prepared and restyled Porsche RSR-19 in a large and…

AO Racing Stomps to Sebring Twelve Hour with Full-Season T-Rex Livery

AO Racing Stomps to Sebring Twelve Hour with Full-Season T-Rex Livery

SAINT CHARLES, ILL. (March 13, 2023) – As Samuel L. Jackson’s character Ray Arnold said in 1993’s Jurassic Park, hold on to your butts. After racing under a special one-off livery at Daytona International Speedway, honoring the 1983 Rolex 24 At Daytona race…

AO Racing Relishes in Character-Building IMSA WeatherTech Debut

AO Racing Relishes in Character-Building IMSA WeatherTech Debut

DAYTONA, Fla., (January 31, 2023) – The longest and possibly the most challenging race on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship concluded on Sunday afternoon, and new sports car racing team AO Racing took great pride in facing adversity to finish…

AO Racing Revs Up for WeatherTech Debut at Rolex 24

AO Racing Revs Up for WeatherTech Debut at Rolex 24

DAYTONA, Fla., (January 25, 2023) – The longest event on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship kicks off the 2023 sports car racing season this week, and AO Racing is revved up and ready for the series debut of the new…

AO Racing Pays Special Tribute to 1983 Rolex 24 Winning Porsche 935

AO Racing Pays Special Tribute to 1983 Rolex 24 Winning Porsche 935

SAINT CHARLES, ILL. (January 17, 2023) — As AO Racing makes their IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut this month at the Roar Before the 24 and Rolex 24 At Daytona, the team will pay special tribute to a previous race…