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Very short in details, but a "limited number of local fans" will be allowed to attend the upcoming Sebring race:
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30 Jun 2020, 21:13 (Ref:3984818) | #653 | |
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The S365 podcast also discussed the prospects of GTD Pro a little bit more. Mr. Dagys I think hinted something close to what I've been saying. You could allow GT3 cars to run in the current GTLM I think. With the BMW M6 from R.L.L. in 2017 as the precedent. If you take a current GTD car. Remove some of the BoP restrictions to limit the horsepower, give it the GTLM confidential tire, have all pro drivers. And I think you are in a range that you can work with already. I hope this could entice Bentley to come in perhaps. As they are re-evaluating their program now. Any of the current IMSA GTD makes of course as well.
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It wouldn't surprise me if IMSA were to do something like modify GT3 cars to replace GTLM because they like to be different and have people spend more money than needed, but it's not a good idea. They should just have real Pro lineups in standard GT3 cars and call it GT and have *real* Am's (maybe w/ a Pro co-driver) in GTD w/ the same standard GT3 cars. But anyway, what do I know. They've never listened to me before why would they start now. -mike |
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Would IMSA then follow what the ACO are doing with GTE Pro vs Am where the cars are basically the same, aside from BOP and such to try and somewhat separate the classes (though I believe that GTE Am cars also have to be at least a model year/season spec behind the Pro cars)?
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6 Jul 2020, 01:54 (Ref:3986102) | #656 | |
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Can anyone speculate the possible entry list changes from Daytona to Sebring 240 races? Sebring will have LMP2 and GTD sprint cup only. I think the Shank Acuras will not be there for starters. DPI and GTLM will probably be the same. So its all pro-am classes that will change i reckon.
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8 Jul 2020, 20:04 (Ref:3986839) | #658 | |
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Well disregard last post. Sebring 240 entry list is out.
1. DPI and GTLM same. 2. All 5 LMP2 cars from 24 hours are entered 3. GTD grid down 2 with Shank cars not doing sprint cup only round. Hope GTD is more competitive this time around. Shocked how dominant the Lexus were. |
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8 Jul 2020, 20:25 (Ref:3986846) | #659 | |
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Impressive retention on any year but this year especially, no new losses by 10 days to go so who knows with the way things are going.
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9 Jul 2020, 18:04 (Ref:3987040) | #660 | |
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NASCAR to run Daytona roval. I look forward to see how they compare to IMSA classes. Cup Series cars overall lap time might compare best to GS/GT4 I think. No way they get near GTD/GT3. Mainly cause they will not be very quick in the infield and bus stop.
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9 Jul 2020, 20:54 (Ref:3987065) | #661 | |
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The top speed vs lap times will be interesting and the transition in the bus stop.
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NASCAR on road courses look clumsy at best, but there’s something interesting about how much they struggle with a non oval corner! |
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11 Jul 2020, 22:10 (Ref:3987509) | #663 | |
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will they use restrictors to daytona roval?
expect a lot of crashes at bus chicane and first turn |
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20 Jul 2020, 15:46 (Ref:3989784) | #664 | |
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https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/i...-restrictions/
Had a feeling this would happen with some of those nutjob Northeast governors. The Charlotte Roval for the all-GT race seems to be a feasible enough idea Road Atlanta as a replacement should be a 2 hour 40 or a 4 hour race. Why have a 6 when you already have a 10? Seems redundant. Save a some operation costs too. |
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20 Jul 2020, 15:47 (Ref:3989786) | #665 | |
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Do we know the status of fan attendance for Road America or VIR yet?
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Eh nutjob/doing what they think is important to save lives, tomato/tomahto. It's difficult to fault them based on that motive alone.
VIR is currently closed to spectators until the state makes the decision to allow fans to events. Personally I hope it remains closed to alleviate pressure on a 10th wedding anniversary weekend. Having gone to the race for the 4th anniversary gave me enough to know that while VIR is for lovers, it's not 10th anniversary lover level lol. You plan based on what you know is on the schedule, not what races might come off. Most if not all of the hotels and being pretty understanding. If money has been put down on room blocks, most hotels are saying those rooms can be used for future race dates. I definitely wouldn't wait to make plans to see what happens to a race in doubt. |
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Whelp - Acura/Penske split confirmed. Small noises about someone else picking up the cars and Penske running a new program. Not sure on firmness of either.
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Idealy another team picks up the Acura contractor, and Penske stays with another program. But it's very easy to see how you could end up with Acura leaving, and Penske deciding it doesn't want to buy customer cars from Cadillac, so they're out too. IMSA getting rid of the LMP2s from the top flight is the exact same mistake the ACO did by not allowing the LMP1-P regulations to keep up with the LMP1-H regs, effectively making the privateer cars worthless. |
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I interpret this is a split not a withdraw. Plus the situation with GTLM and what to do with that is a much more pressing issue for 2021. |
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Given the current situation, it isn't unreasonable for Acura to stop promoting a luxury brand. So there's a real chance that that project may not continue. Penske themselves weren't really interested in IMSA until a factory project was available to run. Will they get factory Caddies? Maybe. Will they be happy with that? Maybe. But one thing is for sure - there's no other choice available in the Prototype ranks. They aren't going to run LMP2s. Since the Mazda still doesn't appear to be in a position to sell or support cars, the Nissan no longer exists and the Acura is a question mark on running, never mind providing cars for customers, if I was project managing the IMSA Prototype classes right now, I'd put the entire thing down as "At Risk". |
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https://racer.com/2020/07/21/acura-p...t-end-of-2020/ The optimist in me wants to think that we could end up with additional Acuras on the grid in the future because of this. And to be honest, this could have been a great plan if not for covid. Realistically I would be pleased if there are still going to be 2 Acuras on the grid next year. |
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