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Originally Posted by TF110
Lmp1 'L' is NOT for manufacturer teams but privateer teams. Running a Riley chassis with a Mazda engine in the back is no different than Rebellion or Kolles using the Nissan engine from the GTR LMP. IMSA should align with private lmp1 regs and just let them use the lmp2 chassis' but run the aero rules of p1 L.
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That's my point. DPi is encouraging teams like Mazda to not build real cars. That is not what the ACO is trying to do. Allowing DPi in LMP1L opens the door for works or heavily works backed teams in a private class.
You say it's no different but it's actually completely different given the manufacturer involvement IMSA is trying to achieve. I for one have no desire to see teams like Mazda competing in WEC or Le Mans until they decide to do it properly.
On a side note, the entitlement some IMSA fans show is astounding. Like ACO should be grateful for IMSAs involvement and give them everything they want. DPi sounds great...for IMSA. But it isn't a fix for LMP1-L.