[MaskedRacer]

Originally Posted by nasportscar

No, there are small differentiators between the two, but nothing major right now. SRO has free, non-geoblocked live streaming for all races, then has GT3 Race 2, live on CBS Sports Network. SRO allows for pro-pro lineups, while IMSA does not. SRO GT3 is the feature, solo class, while IMSA's GTD is the third tier in multiclass racing. In 2019, both series have a difference of only 200 minutes of race time 1260 for SRO, 1060 for IMSA Sprint Cup. SRO has had an average of 17 GT3 cars entered at each race, while IMSA has had 13 GT3 entered at each race, but only 1 team has actually committed to Sprint Cup.

IMSA has the bigger name and presence, that's clear. The differences between the two, right now, are minuscule.

Honestly they both need to go back to what they are good - SRO America is sprint, IMSA GTD is endurance. Don't step on each other's toes.

That being said, I also wouldn't be opposed if SRO decided to drop GT3 completely and go with GT2 as the top category in a year or two so they are not fighting w/ IMSA for entries.

Not a bad idea depending on what the state of "GT2" looks like at the end of 2020. Looks like there will be a GT2 car running in the upcoming GT3 Sports club race this weekend in Barcelona. Could allow GT2 cars to run in the GT3 race in America next year in addition to cutting races to 60 minutes. Also good point with Blancpain GT running 90 minute races and the IMSA GTD Sprint cup existing, there is too much overlap. If the decision to KEEP it at 90 minute races remains in 2020, then I would encourage teams to ditch it and go to GTD. Cutting races to 60 is essential at this point. Especially if you want to help save some $$ to run the 8 hours of Indy. Cut down qualifying session length times too while you are at it.