IMSA COMPETITION MEMO IWSC #20-29 To: All IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Participants
One Daytona Blvd. From: IMSA Competition Daytona Beach, FL 32114 P: +1 (386) 310-6500 Date: November 12 Re: LMP3 Class Attachment 5 Information
Please see the below information as projected for the 2021 Sporting Regulations regarding the graphic elements for the LMP3 class in the WeatherTech Championship. Please contact Geoff Carter, IMSA Sr. Director, Series Platforms with any questions, gcarter@imsa.com:
5.2.4. Tire Partner logo size is only mandated for DPi, LMP2, LMP3 and GTD classes. Logo dimensions referenced in Par. 5.1.2 for minimum embroidered application size or must use the patch as provided by IMSA. Patches may be used to cover any outdated logos. Outdated logo patches prohibited. GTLM - contact Tire Partner. 5.3.1. Multiple Series patches/logos are permitted on the same fire suit provided they appear in the following descending order: (IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, IMSA Prototype Challenge, Ferrari Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, MX-5 Cup, Porsche Carrera Cup North America) on the same side. Non-IMSA Series logos are prohibited.
5.6.1. 5.8.2. Class Color Designations. IMSA designates classes using a 5-color system: Black/White designates Daytona Prototype international Cars (DPi); Blue designates Le Mans Protoytpe 2 (LMP2) Cars; Orange designates Le Mans Protoytpe 3 (LMP3) Cars, Red designates GT Le Mans (GTLM) Cars; and Green designates GT Daytona (GTD) Cars. In the DPi class, the number plate background and class decals must be fully covered in the class designation color. In LMP2, the number panel background, outside rear wing end plates, mirrors, class decals and LMP2 lockup on the windscreen must be fully covered in the class designation color. In LMP3, the number panel background, outside rear wing end plates, mirrors, class decals and LMP3 lockup on the windscreen must be fully covered in the class designation color. In the GTLM and GTD classes, the number panel background, outside rear wing end plates, mirrors, class decals and the outer four inches (4”) on each side of the windscreen must be fully covered in the class designation color. For the GTLM and GTD classes, the windscreen banner center (between the class color borders) for single-Car Teams must be white and for Teams with two (2) Cars in the same class, the second Car's windscreen banner center must be black. For LMP2 Teams running two (2) Cars with similar liveries, see your series manager for windscreen requirements. For LMP3 Teams running two (2) Cars with similar liveries, see your series manager for windscreen requirements. Sponsor decals are permitted on the outside rear wing end plates and
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mirrors, provided that the class color remains clearly visible. The designated colors for each class are: A. DPi: Pantone White / Pantone Black 3C B. LMP2: Pantone 7455
One Daytona Blvd. C. LMP3: Pantone 165 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 D. GTLM: Pantone Red 1797C P: +1 (386) 310-6500 E. GTD: Pantone Green 354C
5.9.1.A.
5.9.2.
5.10.2. For DPi, LMP2 and LMP3, the national flags of the Drivers as well as their names must be displayed on each side of Car in direct proximity to the door opening
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2021 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS for the IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
5.14. Le Mans Prototype 3
One Daytona Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 P: +1 (386) 310-6500
5.14.1. Number Panels A. 14” H x 13.5” W B. Three (3); one number panel on nose, one (1) number panel on each side. C. Number panels must match Series design and color. Changes or additional designs prohibited (i.e. stylized numbers). D. Numbers must be white in color, Arial font, 7” tall with 1.25” stroke. E. Side number panels on all LMP3 Cars must be placed on a flat surface directly behind the front wheel on both sides. F. Front number panel must be clearly visible when viewing the car head-on. 5.14.2. IMSA Logo A. 1.875”H x 8”W B. One (1) decal on front, centered. C. Must be clearly visible and affixed on a flat surface. 5.14.3. Windscreen A. Minimum height of 6”. B. LMP3 Lockup decal is mandated in center section with minimum height of 4”, maintaining at least 1” of clear space all around the Lockup. LMP3 Lockup must maintain original size aspect ratio. C. Must be white. For teams with two cars running similar liveries, the center section on the first car must be white, the center section on the second car must of contrasting color, subject to IMSA approval – contact your series manager.
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2021 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS for the IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
5.14.4. Leader Lights A. 9” W x 8” H area must remain clear of any other decals, wrap or graphics. B. Leader Lights must be clearly visible from side. One Daytona Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 5.14.5. Class Decals P: +1 (386) 310-6500 A. 3.25”H x 4.5”W B. Two (2), one (1) decal on each side. 5.14.6. Tire Decals A. Two (2), one (1) 2.5”H x 12”W Michelin Corporate decal, placed on front fender, forward and below of the front axle centerline, each side. B. Two (2), one (1) 8” H x 4.5” W Michelin Sprinter Man decal on each side along the vertical portion rear bodywork, behind rear wheel opening, clearly visible and on flat surface. C. Michelin Tire decals must be of contrasting color. 5.14.7. Oil Supplier A. 7.38” W x 2” H B. Two (2), one (1) on each side, forward of centerline. C. Must be clearly visible and affixed on a flat and vertical surface. 5.14.8. Fuel Supplier A. 4.25”H x 6.25”W B. Two (2), one (1) on each side of rear bodywork. C. Must be clearly visible and affixed on a flat and vertical surface. 5.14.9. IMSA Technical Conformity A. 3” H B. Left top corner of the windscreen.
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