The Rain Race Podcast

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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.

  1. FEB 4

    Are Honda Joining WEC Hypercar

    After years of discussion, it seems Honda may be ready to confirm its appearance in the FIA WEC Hypercar class starting in 2027. We discuss the road to get there, along with our thoughts from this year's Rolex 24 at Daytona. Stories Referenced:Honda poised to finally join WEC Hypercar - The RaceAlpine WEC Hypercar programme in jeopardy - The RacePenske on Le Mans: “We Want to Go Back and We Will” – Sportscar365

    1h 35m

  2. JAN 17

    Rolex 24 at Daytona Preview

    We're back! Another season of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is here. We're talking about as much as we can going into this year's Rolex 24 at Daytona, including early impressions from the Roar Before the 24.

    1h 37m

  3. 12/24/2025

    2025 Year in Review

    With our last episode of 2025, we're giving our annual end-of-season thoughts from the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. From our favorite races to surprising stories and standout drives.

    1h 36m

  4. 12/11/2025

    Porsche Officially Out in 2026

    The offseason mill is still churning for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship, with confirmations of entry lists for both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the full WEC season! We discuss the surprise additions and notable omissions from both. Also, taking some of your questions for the penultimate time in 2025.

    1h 11m

  5. 11/17/2025

    2026 GTP Upgrades at Daytona

    The annual end-of-year IMSA test at Daytona has brought out new looks for some of the GTP contenders. We discuss some of these upgrades and stories from the other classes on track. We're also giving our thoughts on last weekend's WEC finale in Bahrain, the rookie test that followed, and answering your questions. Stories Referenced: UPDATED: Manufacturers prepare revised GTP cars for IMSA Daytona test | RACER Daytona Sunday Notebook – Sportscar365

    1h 28m

  6. 11/05/2025

    Storylines for Bahrain

    After a whirlwind year for the FIA World Endurance Championship, we arrive at the season finale in Bahrain. There are plenty of storylines to unpack. From the likely final race in the WEC for a Porsche 963, to Toyota's last chance to grasp a podium in 2025. Also discussing recent driver and team confirmations for IMSA and the WEC going into 2026. Stories Referenced: Fraga, Monk, Altzman Confirmed in Myers Riley Mustang GT3 – Sportscar365 Why Vandoorne's not leaving Peugeot after all - the full story - The Race

    1h 7m

  7. 10/14/2025

    Fitting Finale for IMSA

    This year's Motul Petit Le Mans was a proper send-off for an up-and-down season of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. We give our thoughts on the ten-hour endurance racing classic. Also discussing Porsche's confirmed exit from the Hypercar class in the FIA WEC, the 2026 IMSA entry list, and more! Stories Referenced: Porsche’s Hypercar Exit, Your Questions Answered

    2h 4m

  8. 10/03/2025

    WEC at Fuji Was Incredible!

    The 100th FIA WEC race at Fuji is a strong argument for one of the best races in championship history! We give our thoughts on the unpredictable and action-packed penultimate race of the season. Also discussing the latest confirmed entries for the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and the 2026 upgrades to the Toyota GR010 Hypercar. At the end of the show, Bryan Herta Autosport's Aaron Phifer joins as we preview IMSA's Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.

    1h 59m
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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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  • Creator
    Fifty Six Media
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Fifty Six Media
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    The Rain Race Podcast

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