In the most recent print version of Racer Mag, there was an article about future P2 regs globally, and how the new coupes (Ligier, HPD, Dome, Oreca) haven't been told they will be legal in 2017. There are also some quotes from Mike Shank about how these regulations will apply to IMSA. He specifically mentions Jim France wants brandable bodywork, but the ACO isn't thrilled with that idea.
Of course we keep hearing IMSA and the ACO/FIA are working together to develop the 2017 regs, but does anybody here think IMSA will be 100% aligned with the ACO on these regs come 2017? Shank somewhat alludes to this by mentioning that the rules need to make sure to have a "generic" body to use if a US team wants to run in Europe, or vice versa.
For me this is one of the problems with the discussion. If the fully developed Ligier, Oreca, HPD, Dome, etc. bodywork is called "generic" simply because it doesn't have an OEM grill and headlights, I can't see IMSA and the ACO aligning their interests. The cars aren't "generic", they are proper race cars.
