The Rain Race Podcast

Jan 29 2025 88 ep. 70 mins 39

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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.

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Dramatic Debut at Daytona

Jan 29 2025 138 mins

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 event's most notable moments.

The New IMSA Season

Jan 19 2025 116 mins

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.

2024 Year in Review

Dec 18 2024 63 mins

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 entry list.

Unpacking the Genesis LMDh Program

Dec 10 2024 94 mins

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 qualifying format for 2025 and the latest news and rumors from the WEC and IMSA WeatherTe

IMSA Testing at Daytona

Nov 26 2024 106 mins

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 questions.

Surprise Finale to the WEC

Nov 05 2024 98 mins

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 Hypercar class in the future, going over recent driver and team confirmations in both

Grid Changes for 2025

Oct 22 2024 100 mins

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 departures, and giving our thoughts on those still rumored.

BMW's Breakthrough IMSA Win

Sep 26 2024 77 mins

The dark skies and rain brought forward a surprising victory for BMW in the IMSA Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis! We unpack BMW's first on-track win with their M Hybrid V8 in GTP competition and discuss the penultimate race in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Also going over the latest news from the FIA WEC and IMSA.

Controversial Finish at COTA

Sep 05 2024 120 mins

The FIA WEC's return to Circuit of The Americas saw dramatic on-track action, first-time winners, and a controversial finish at a critical point in the championship battle. We give our thoughts on the Lone Star Le Mans, and the championship picture going into the final two races at Fuji and Bahrain. We're also discussing the latest WEC and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Champio

Championship Title Fight in IMSA

Aug 29 2024 118 mins

With only two races remaining in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the title in all four classes is still up for grabs. We're discussing the GT-only race at Virginia International Raceway and the championship scenarios leading into next month's six-hour race at Indianapolis. Also giving a preview of this weekend's WEC Lone Star Le Mans, and answering you