[hondafan37]

Originally Posted by WolfsburgRS

So my solution would be:

GTP - Basically an LMP1/2 combined class, open to all grandfathered chassis options, including an upgrade package option for LMPC cars, and seriously opening up the exhausts on those V8s so they sound like proper race cars. In fact, go the old "IMSA GTP" route for NA street-based engines like the GM LS series, with a sliding weight / displacement scale.

LMPC = GONE

GT - stays aligned to ACO GTE specs for GT teams that want to go to Le Mans, but open up additional chassis / engine options to be performance balanced to the GTE class. GT3 cars not currently produced to GT2 spec or not sold to privateers would go here. (Audi, McLaren, Z4, etc)

GTC - Keep the performance level based around the GT3 Cup 911, as it is a great car and a good standard measuring stick, but open up further to highly modified 'lower-end' sports cars, like the Camaro, Mustang, 370Z, Hyundai's coupe, etc.

Now, assuming the natural ebb and flow of grid size, the GTC class might need to be pruned off of smaller main events as a support race, to make room for additional prototypes and GT cars, much like GTU was handled back in the day. Longer races (Sebring, 10 hours of Road Atlanta) could have all 3 classes combined.

If the WEC wanted to run a combined event for Sebring or Road Atlanta, great, if not, whatever. Sometimes it's time to march to the beat of your own drum.

I like your proposal, this would be a return to the GTP, GTO and GTU of IMSA. would be great!!!