HOW TO WATCH
CLASS COLORS To help fans easily identify a class of car, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship uses a color system. The Daytona Prototype international class is designated by BLACK markings on the number panel and WHITE leader lights The Le Mans Prototype 2 class is designated by BLUE markings on the number panel, mirrors, windscreen banner, rear wing end plates and leader lights. The GTLM class is designated by RED markings on the number panel, mirrors, windscreen banner, rear wing end plates and leader light. The GTD class is designated by GREEN markings on the number panel, mirrors, windscreen banner, rear wing end plates and leader light. Number panels are backlit for easy identification at night.
LEADER LIGHT SYSTEM To help fans follow the on-track action, the WeatherTech Championship uses a leader light system. It allows fans to easily identify the position of each car in its respective class. The position of the car is displayed on an LED panel mounted on the side of the car and the color of the LED number corresponds with the class. For instance, an illuminated LED GREEN number 5 on a GTD style car means that car is in 5th position in the GTD class. 2019 SCHEDULE
JANUARY 24-27 JULY 5-7 1 DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY 7 CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK MARCH 13-16 JULY 19-20 2 SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 8 LIME ROCK PARK APRIL 12-13 AUGUST 2-4 3 LONG BEACH STREET CIRCUIT 9 ROAD AMERICA MAY 3-5 AUGUST 23-25 4 MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE 10 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MAY 31 - JUNE 1 SEPTEMBER 13-15 5 THE RACEWAY AT BELLE ISLE PARK 11 WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA JUNE 27-30 OCTOBER 9-12 6 WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL 12 MICHELIN RACEWAY ROAD ATLANTA CLASSES
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship features two styles of cars, Prototype and GT (Grand Touring). Four classes of racing leads to individual battles at the same time between Pro and Pro-Am driver combinations. CLASS SPECIFICATIONS DAYTONA PROTOTYPE iNTERNATIONAL
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The fastest and most technologically advanced sports cars in North America, the Daytona Prototype International (DPi) is specifically designed and engineered for the race track. Taking design cues from production vehicles, the manufacturer-based class is relevant and directly tied to manufacturers’ R&D initiatives.
LE MANS PROTOTYPE 2
The Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) is a closed cockpit car developed by four approved constructors. The LMP2 is a cost-capped vehicle powered by a 4-litre V8 engine with a minimum weight of 930 kg.
GT LE MANS
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Utilizing the same technical regulations as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the GTLM cars are the most elite and fastest GT cars on the track. Based on production models, they are engineered to extract the maximum performance possible. The class serves as a true proving ground for leading manufacturers such as BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche.
GT DAYTONA
The GT Daytona cars are enhanced (not defined) by technology and utilize the global FIA-GT3 specification. The GTD class consists of cars from leading manufacturers such as Acura, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche.