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IMSA: USCR 2018
I thought I should get this thread going since the 2016/2017's title looking forward is about to go out of date.
It looks like WTR is looking to further expand into both Lamborghini ST and GTD http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/wt...ansion-to-gtd/ Other Rumors / Stories for 2018 - Penske DPi (Honda-Oreca) - Joest DPi (Hyundai, Audi-Dallara) - Lexus to GTLM - PC on the way out - Volvo to either DPi or Monster Truck Racing according to Fox over the weekend which was almost as bad as Jack Warner citing The Onion Last edited by Dyson Mazda; 10 Apr 2017 at 18:23. |
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-If both Honda and Audi came into DPI then you will be back to or exceed ALMS 2008 levels of depth in the prototype class.
-Still awaiting what BMW's new GTLM/GTE model will be. I hope they do what Porsche and Ford do which is run both series (WEC) where the cars have the same paint scheme and same car number. I like the continuity. (side note: Imsa Porsches say 912 and 911, but to me its essentially 91 and 92 since nobody else runs them) -Class color codes should change since LMPC is going away. I suggest: DPI = red, GTLM = green, GTD = blue -Long Beach should go back to Proto/GTLM only -Would love to see more all GT races. Maybe even one GTD only race. -Lexus to GTLM would be awesome! -WTR Lambo in GTD would be awesome! -Would not surprise me to see Nissan in GTD in 2018 |
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Here's what I see happening-
One more dpi team, probably the Honda/Acura whatever they badge it. And maybe one more Cadillac. +2, 3 cars One more lmp2 and possibly another team full time. +1, 2 cars No Lexus GTLM, but at least one in GTD, same thing for the NSX. -1, 2 cars Two new BMW GTLM's. +2 cars |
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Can they just have different color wing mirrors?
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I doubt all the current P class cars come back next season considering how horrendously uncompetitive some (most) of them are. If there's a fourth Cadillac it will be a current team but I don't see why GM would bother. Really nothing but the Cadillacs and the #90 seem certain. Not to say they won't be replaced but I don't see a lot of stability with how much trouble teams are having running those cars.
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Agree, gibson lmp2 cars simply don't stand a chance against cadillacs. Considering that there are at lest 6 cadillac chassis (4 fox AXR and 2 for WTR) very likely spirit of daytona will get one of them next year. ESM and speedsource surely will keep on with their package, but is very unlikely that oreca/ligier teams will stay next year. Penske dpi program can be real only with HPD involvment = HPD pays for everything. Audi/Joest/Bentley/whatever is just fan fiction so far |
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VFR will very likely run a DPi next year, but I don't think it is a certainty that it will be Cadillac. The Penske/Honda connection would be a serious threat to Cadillac, and seriously amp up the level of competition in the prototype class, no doubt. Joest and Audi have each been quoted on their genuine interest in the DPi/IMSA Prototype category. Do I think either program will show up in 2018? I doubt both will - unless Audi tasks Joest with their DPi program, but if Audi doesn't show in '18, I think they are likely in '19, and Joest may be a great candidate for a TPNAEC entry, given a sponsor or manufacturer willing to pay the bills. Perhaps I err too far on the side of DPi/LMP2 being a success, but I really think you are being far too cynical about its chances. Chris |
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I think it's more likely we gain more p2s than lose some. I could see teams from pc like starworks joining, especially with a pay driver of two. Its also more likely some of these teams will be kept around by adding an am category to allow a few cars to compete for their own class while also in the overall race. Maybe someone like shank coming in with 2 cars, one in the pro class and one in the am class. Same cars, all eligible overall, but kind of an extra reward for the gentleman drivers kinda thing.
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Do DPi manufacturers HAVE to provide cars to customers? Or can Mazda say "No, that's for Speedsource only" ?
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Read the racer.com article, it explains how the dpi manufacturers can use a joker to improve their performance/package. So basically the cars are in 'limbo' spec and can possibly be rehomologated. I can see that happening with a team or two for next year.
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I want to see more races in the future.
Add Mid-Ohio, Barber and Portland! |
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But I'd like to see both Mid-O and Barber added; and has a PNW native, Portland would be a great add, but I'd be interested to see what the crowd turnout would be. If it means losing a round, I'd not mind seeing Detroit and Long Beach go. But if the manufacturers want those markets, those races will remain. Chris |
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Given what we have seen so far, I'd jump at the chance to get a Cadillac .... not so much a Mazda. |
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I can see PR1 and JDC moving up to Dpi, maybe even getting the Cadi package as well. Both Bobby Oergel and John Church have said that the goal is to be a part of a Dpi program. What better way to do that than with the Cadi Dpi. Of course, they could remain with the global spec p2 next year too because I can't see them making a move that early. We'll see.
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