IMSA USCC in 2016 and 2017

[BSchneiderFan]

The DeltaWing is just such an ugly beast, the coupé worse than the spyder.

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

D-wing back fulltime, besides Sean Rayhall wasting his considerable driving skills in it no real news but this I like!

Fixed this post for you.

I'd like to see the beast on the track again (in historics, obviously).

[Speed-King]

Hmm... just a thought... could we see a Panoz DPi-body in case not enough 'real' manufacturers turn up?

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Fixed this post for you.

I'd like to see the beast on the track again (in historics, obviously).

Murcy Bowkoo!

Yeah, where are those awesome spiders anyway?

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Hmm... just a thought... could we see a Panoz DPi-body in case not enough 'real' manufacturers turn up?

Not the most obvious choice but sure, why not?

[Rcz]

I wouldn't mind seeing a Panoz DPi, as long it has a big V8 up front.

[hondafan37]

Originally Posted by Rcz

I wouldn't mind seeing a Panoz DPi, as long it has a big V8 up front.

The problem is that the 4 chassis (Ligier, Oreca, Riley and Dallara) that can be used to make a DPI are all designed for rear mid engine.

[Rcz]

IMSA will probably have to make exceptions eventually, just like in GTE

There's no way that rule is going to work in IMSA.

[hondafan37]

Originally Posted by Rcz

IMSA will probably have to make exceptions eventually, just like in GTE

There's no way that rule is going to work in IMSA.

Maybe they should admit the chassis of Class 1 cars (DTM, Super GT)

[JHamilton]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Murcy Bowkoo!

Yeah, where are those awesome spiders anyway?

There was a fellow in Virginia that had one and occasionally took it out to VIR but that was 7-8 years ago. Haven't heard of one since. I love those things; that's my favorite car of all time.

[Rcz]

I mean are people really just going to buy a dpi just to rip off the aero just to run LeMans? Might as well just buy a ACO p2 car instead.

I think IMSA will just give certain cars like the DW waviers to compete.

[chernaudi]

The cars will share chassis and other important parts. Only things that need to be changed are bodywork and engines. Which, granted, that's still a big sum of money to spend on taking a car and racing it in one series or another due to differing bodywork and engine regs.

And I do feel that I need to say that in recent day I've been depressed and frustrated, and at time times, motorsports has provided me with a sens of frustration over the year, especially the past decade or so.

So I'll say this: If you like what you're seeing, appreciate it now. Because it might be gone in a short while and replaced by something less likable.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by chernaudi

The cars will share chassis and other important parts. Only things that need to be changed are bodywork and engines. Which, granted, that's still a big sum of money to spend on taking a car and racing it in one series or another due to differing bodywork and engine regs.

And I do feel that I need to say that in recent day I've been depressed and frustrated, and at time times, motorsports has provided me with a sens of frustration over the year, especially the past decade or so.

So I'll say this: If you like what you're seeing, appreciate it now. Because it might be gone in a short while and replaced by something less likable.

They'll be able to run IMSA engines at Le Mans if they choose. So just bodywork changes.

[BullMan]

I could see a team that's serious about Le Mans just run an engine without the manufacturer bodywork. It would keep them from having to learn a new car just for Le Mans, which is the most important race they could be in.

[Deleted]

Originally Posted by Matt

They'll be able to run IMSA engines at Le Mans if they choose. So just bodywork changes.

Probably easier said than done, that body switch, particularly if the OEM has made bigger changes or even got waivers from IMSA...

And bop changes...

Don't forget tires switch unless they want to compete against LMGTEs with the trash Hoosier Contis...

They are also magically required to clone themselves for Test Day while Detroit is going on.

Shank isn't bothering to bring even their own vanilla Oak at LM next year but instead just rented second chassis. So effectively it's all pointless...

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by chernaudi

And I do feel that I need to say that in recent day I've been depressed and frustrated, and at time times, motorsports has provided me with a sens of frustration over the year, especially the past decade or so.

So I'll say this: If you like what you're seeing, appreciate it now. Because it might be gone in a short while and replaced by something less likable.

Dude, I can understand you're down a bit right now, a little winter blues happens to a lot of us after all but posting the same message in 3 different threads?
Come on! Get some sunshine and cheer up - go to Daytona in a couple of weeks!

[ATLFalconsFAN]

Originally Posted by chernaudi

So I'll say this: If you like what you're seeing, appreciate it now. Because it might be gone in a short while and replaced by something less likable.

If this is strictly referring to the IMSA series what do we do if we don't like what we are seeing???

[Coach Ep]

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/fi...r-full-season/

Seems Ferrari is taking Ford's challenge somewhat serious.

[BSchneiderFan]

Ford vs Chevy vs Ferrari vs Aston vs Porsche. GTE/GTLM is really shaping up nicely.

[Coach Ep]

Yes, especially in IMSA.

And we could see up to 15 cars in Pro for LM!! (4x Ford, 2x Corvette, 3/4x Ferrari, 3x Porsche, 2x Aston)

Too bad the Vipers are gone...

[seanyb505]

Originally Posted by ATLFalconsFAN

If this is strictly referring to the IMSA series what do we do if we don't like what we are seeing???

YOU'RE GOING TO WATCH IT AND YOU'RE GOING TO LIKE IT OR I'LL TURN THIS FORUM AROUND

[Adam43]

There needs to be a balance here. There is ample opportunity to discuss any aspect, good or bad about any series, car or driver. However simply repeating the same thing over and over again, in many threads and every day drowns out the other aspects of the sport. Some of these other aspects might not be as important and you might not want to discuss it, but allow others the opportunity to discuss it.

Sportscar is a multi-faceted discipline with above average fan base because of this. However some days you would not tell around here.

I know this will go unheard. Although all I am saying is why not embrace a varied discussion and also be thoughtful of others. This latter part is not something people do well on the Internet.

[rich07]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/fi...r-full-season/

Seems Ferrari is taking Ford's challenge somewhat serious.

Wow. The dream team of Vilander and Gimmi split up? Is the sky falling? Good for Risi though, that's a very strong pairing.

[Coach Ep]

I'm hoping Ferrari will add new signing Sam Bird to Risi's line up for Daytona and Sebring, that will make them even more serious contenders.

[BSchneiderFan]

Any word on the BMW M6?

[joeb]

Originally Posted by BSchneiderFan

Any word on the BMW M6?

In which way? There are currently 4 at Daytona testing, 2 in GTE and 2 in GT3.