IMSA 2021 - Page 4

broadrun96 · 9 Oct 2020, 23:26 (Ref:4009418)

The Dinger confirmed as the first driver in the MSR Acura for Daytona 24. Didn't realize he's driven for Shank in 15 Rolex 24s. Damn

https://racer.com/2020/10/09/allmend...-for-rolex-24/

TheMightyM · 10 Oct 2020, 22:07 (Ref:4009578)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

The Dinger confirmed as the first driver in the MSR Acura for Daytona 24. Didn't realize he's driven for Shank in 15 Rolex 24s. Damn

https://racer.com/2020/10/09/allmend...-for-rolex-24/

Absolutely not a surprise given Dinger's long history with MSR.

WyldStallion · 12 Oct 2020, 01:29 (Ref:4010035)

Chase Elliott and Jimmie Johnson should be considered for Cadillac DPI or Corvette C8R endurance roles. They will certainly be just as good as the regular season drivers after a handful of laps.

broadrun96 · 12 Oct 2020, 01:35 (Ref:4010039)

Endurance, generally 3rd driver, would not be likely, LM would be tough for Chase in season with Nascar. 4th or 5th driver in a Caddy DPi at Daytona would not surprise me. Jimmie has a couple Daytona starts I believe, I don't know if Chase has.

WyldStallion · 12 Oct 2020, 17:17 (Ref:4010188)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Endurance, generally 3rd driver, would not be likely, LM would be tough for Chase in season with Nascar. 4th or 5th driver in a Caddy DPi at Daytona would not surprise me. Jimmie has a couple Daytona starts I believe, I don't know if Chase has.

The NASCAR playoff format should allow a driver to skip a race if they want. Send him to Le Mans for a weekend! Especially if he has a race win already at that point.

gert · 13 Oct 2020, 16:23 (Ref:4010426)

Endurance-Info speculates Meyer Shank will not be back in GTD next year and Racers Edge and RealTime Racing could step in to run the NSX's.

https://www.endurance-info.com/fr/im...dapres-course/

**joeb** · 13 Oct 2020, 18:25 (Ref:4010455)

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Originally Posted by gert

Endurance-Info speculates Meyer Shank will not be back in GTD next year and Racers Edge and RealTime Racing could step in to run the NSX's.

https://www.endurance-info.com/fr/im...dapres-course/

Would be cool to see the cars continue. They have been quick with Shank the past couple of seasons.

broadrun96 · 15 Oct 2020, 20:30 (Ref:4010884)

Yay? MX-5s back with IMSA and WeatherTech series next season so MX-5s in the morning again next season. Gonna be a tight schedule with them, Porsche Cup, Prototype Challenge, Michelin Pilot Challenge and WeatherTech cars to run. Guess that means we'll have running on Wednesday in 21 again.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/imsa-t...-5-cup-series/

Jeremy Shaw's comment on the new MX-5s sequential "shame isn't it, shame"

seanyb505 · 15 Oct 2020, 21:51 (Ref:4010890)

JS is underrated IMO. Super nice guy

For a number of reasons I'm excited to see the mx5 integration.

WyldStallion · 16 Oct 2020, 14:40 (Ref:4011023)

So its Olivier Pla for MSR

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/m...cura-dpi-seat/

Got to think we are waiting until post sebring to announce Dane Cameron. So for the #60 Acura, it looks to be Dane, Pla, and AJ Allmendinger. Maybe someone else still. I noticed DPI teams have no qualms about going 4 drivers for the Daytona 24. GTLM's seem to stick to 3.

broadrun96 · 16 Oct 2020, 15:09 (Ref:4011030)

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Originally Posted by WyldStallion

So its Olivier Pla for MSR

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/m...cura-dpi-seat/

Got to think we are waiting until post sebring to announce Dane Cameron. So for the #60 Acura, it looks to be Dane, Pla, and AJ Allmendinger. Maybe someone else still. I noticed DPI teams have no qualms about going 4 drivers for the Daytona 24. GTLM's seem to stick to 3.

Yeah, the GTLMs tend to run their LM crews so only 3 drivers and the drivers are used to that rotation time. Can't remember if DPi can still run the old GARRA 5 drivers for Daytona rule or if it's down to just 4.

broadrun96 · 16 Oct 2020, 20:01 (Ref:4011066)

Add a GTD car to the field with Alegra returning with AMG GT3.

https://racer.com/2020/10/16/alegra-...g-gt3-in-2021/

WyldStallion · 19 Oct 2020, 18:42 (Ref:4011541)

I never thought it was worth speculating silly season for the Pro-am classes until you hear confirmations such as the Alegra Mercedes. So throw out GTD, LMP2, and LMP3.

However for DPI and GTLM...lets speculate away. Although the discussion seems to be how small will they be. All I see right now for 2021 is this:

GTLM

#3 Corvette C8R
#4 Corvette C8$
#24 BMW M8
#25 BMW M8

DPI

#10 Acura Taylor
#60 Acura Shank
#85 Caddy JDC
#5 Caddy JDC Mustang Sampling
#31 Caddy Action Express Whelen
#55 Mazda

Any different opinions or rumors?

Speed-King · 20 Oct 2020, 01:04 (Ref:4011567)

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Originally Posted by WyldStallion

I never thought it was worth speculating silly season for the Pro-am classes until you hear confirmations such as the Alegra Mercedes. So throw out GTD, LMP2, and LMP3.

However for DPI and GTLM...lets speculate away. Although the discussion seems to be how small will they be. All I see right now for 2021 is this:

GTLM

#3 Corvette C8R
#4 Corvette C8$
#24 BMW M8
#25 BMW M8

DPI

#10 Acura Taylor
#60 Acura Shank
#85 Caddy JDC
#5 Caddy JDC Mustang Sampling
#31 Caddy Action Express Whelen
#55 Mazda

Any different opinions or rumors?

Action Express are looking at going back to a two car setup.

S griffin · 20 Oct 2020, 14:37 (Ref:4011664)

I wonder which cars they are looking at? Or have they already decided?

**joeb** · 20 Oct 2020, 17:09 (Ref:4011677)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

I wonder which cars they are looking at? Or have they already decided?

Well they own 2 Caddy's so......those.

canaglia · 20 Oct 2020, 19:20 (Ref:4011698)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Well they own 2 Caddy's so......those.

think they have or had 3 or 4 chassis, anyway think they will field a second car only with a sponsor backed line-up

crmalcolm · 20 Oct 2020, 19:38 (Ref:4011700)

Contract negotiations for the No. 31 Cadillac DPi-V.R are in a “very good place” according to Action Express Racing team manager Gary Nelson, who expects the team to continue in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next year.

The four-time DPi/Prototype championship-winning squad scaled back to a single Cadillac DPi for Felipe Nasr and Pipo Derani this year, with initial questions surrounding Whelen’s involvement in the program for 2021.

**joeb** · 20 Oct 2020, 20:51 (Ref:4011704)

In GTD we have the Pfaff Porsche coming back
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/p...eback-in-2021/

that livery makes the car a fan favorite for sure! No word on drivers but if they can resign Robichon as their am, they will have a competitive car with the potential of a driver placed there by Porsche.

broadrun96 · 20 Oct 2020, 23:38 (Ref:4011714)

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Originally Posted by canaglia

think they have or had 3 or 4 chassis, anyway think they will field a second car only with a sponsor backed line-up

Yeah, they said they were close last year but couldn't quite make it work. They lost Mustang Sampling and the France family contribution has shrunk to zero so they're in the pro-racing non-factory fun of cash plays. Sadly the ratings for IMSA don't make a lot of companies want to play. I get it but does not mean I like it.

broadrun96 · 20 Oct 2020, 23:39 (Ref:4011715)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

In GTD we have the Pfaff Porsche coming back
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/p...eback-in-2021/

that livery makes the car a fan favorite for sure! No word on drivers but if they can resign Robichon as their am, they will have a competitive car with the potential of a driver placed there by Porsche.

It sucks that they will miss the race in Canada as it's part of the Sprint series now so not in their entry plans.

S griffin · 20 Oct 2020, 23:40 (Ref:4011716)

Yeah shame they won’t be there, but then it was never really on their radar anyway

WyldStallion · 21 Oct 2020, 20:54 (Ref:4011871)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Yeah shame they won’t be there, but then it was never really on their radar anyway

A testament to IMSA's schedule for GTD which is pretty good. A team has 4 options they can do. 1) The whole darn sked 2) Enduro cup only 3)Sprint cup only 4) full season points only (whole sked minus CTMP and Detroit).

Sounds like Pfaff is going with option 4. Quite sensible. That's what I would do if I ran a GTD team in 2021.

seanyb505 · 21 Oct 2020, 23:21 (Ref:4011896)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

that livery makes the car a fan favorite for sure!.

Needs more teeth. One of which should be gold.

WyldStallion · 23 Oct 2020, 00:15 (Ref:4012072)

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/i...-requirements/

Some driver rating requirements. Most interesting thing is IMSA smartly got rid of the extra time trial session for P2 nd P3. Keeping just GTD.

Other thoughts

-I think they should run the extra GTD pro shootout with the GTLM qualifying session at the exact same time. Traffic should not be an issue as you will see some GTD teams sit out that session at each race I'm sure. Especially later in the season as if you are not in contention for a season championship in GTD there is ZERO reason to run in that session.

-LMP2 for Laguna Seca should be moved to Mid Ohio to save travel costs. Look at what we got next week just 1 car from that class.

-Awaiting the pit and yellow procedures for 2021 still. Fingers crossed that we get Code 60 for stalled car and debris situations.

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