How does IMSA race work?
Qualifying is divided into 15-minute segments for each IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship class. The driver with the fastest lap in the session earns the Motul Pole Award and starts the race in first. Drivers may also come in and out of the pits to make minimal adjustments with the permission of IMSA officials.
Why is Ford GT leaving IMSA?
The team claimed that financial problems due to the pandemic led to this decision. After Ford Chip Ganassi Racing closed the doors to their Ford GT GTLM program following the conclusion of the 2019 season, that only left three teams in the class.
Is GTD the same as GT3?
R GTD. The former GTE-spec car, adapted to the GT3-based platform, will run the Roar Before the Rolex 24 with a reduced 41.3 mm air restrictor and at an increased minimum weight of 1320 kg. IMSA has also made a number of BoP changes to cars compared to last year’s Roar and Rolex 24 configurations.
Is IMSA getting rid of GTLM?
In 2022, IMSA will replace GTLM with a Pro division of the GT Daytona class (GTD PRO). On paper, GTLM was a product of the merger between the American Le Mans Series and the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series that resulted in today’s WeatherTech Championship.
What does GTD mean in racing?
GT Daytona (GTD) The GT Daytona cars are enhanced (not defined by) technology and utilize the global FIA-GT3 specification.
Why is the Ford GT not in the Rolex 24?
One reason: Ford pulled the plug on the GT Le Mans two-car Ford GT team, suggesting that if it were to return, the formula would need to be more relevant to current and future technology, e.g., at least hybrid, preferably electric.
What is a GTD race car?
GT Daytona (GTD) The GT Daytona cars are enhanced (not defined by) technology and utilize the global FIA-GT3 specification. The GTD class consists of cars from leading manufacturers such as Acura, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche.
Is ABS allowed in GT3?
Group GT3 allows for a wide variety of car types to be homologated with almost no limit on engine sizes and configurations or chassis construction or layout. GT3 cars also have traction control, ABS, and built-in air jacks for quick pit stops.
Why did DTM switch to GT3?
The 2021 season switched to a GT3-based regulation otherwise known as GT Plus where the Class 1 cars have been retired in order to attract more manufacturers to the series for the first time meaning that factory drivers who competed in the past are transferred to teams that are entered privately.
Will the Corvette race in GTD Pro?
For the first time since 2014, Corvette Racing will participate in a new category of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: GT Daytona PRO (GTD PRO). It serves as a successor to GT Le Mans (GTLM), a classification in which Corvette Racing won more races and championships than any other program since 2014.
What does LMP2 stand for?
Le Mans Prototype 2
The Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) is a closed-cockpit car developed by four approved constructors. In addition to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, LMP2 cars are eligible to compete in other global series such as the FIA World Endurance Championship, which includes the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.