2014 United Sports Car Championship
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http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/108616-imsa-gm-considering-prototype-future-after-2016
So, understandably (and as I questioned earlier), GM is weighing its options and presence in Prototype racing after 2016.
However, a part of me thinks that their future in the program might not be entirely related to FIA/ACO/IMSA's regulations, what with the rumors of a Mid-Engined "Zora" Corvette adding to the nameplate and slotting in above the Z06. I think if GM decided to move ahead with that car, it would make it easier for them to justify running a Prototype program, and connecting the two together. Especially since the new prototype regulations would be rolling out the same time as the MR Vette's projected release date (2017).
Just a theory.
So, understandably (and as I questioned earlier), GM is weighing its options and presence in Prototype racing after 2016.
However, a part of me thinks that their future in the program might not be entirely related to FIA/ACO/IMSA's regulations, what with the rumors of a Mid-Engined "Zora" Corvette adding to the nameplate and slotting in above the Z06. I think if GM decided to move ahead with that car, it would make it easier for them to justify running a Prototype program, and connecting the two together. Especially since the new prototype regulations would be rolling out the same time as the MR Vette's projected release date (2017).
Just a theory.
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Impress the racing world GM and build a full factory spec LMP1 team and call it whatever you want and stop trying to turn prototype racing into NASCAR. Or since P2 is already powered by a production engine you can either take the Vette V8 engine or use that new Cadillac V6 turbo that will power the new GT3 car and market that,like HPD and Nissan do.
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Imagine the Ligier with the GTE Corvette engine. 
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Good one
I'd love that. Hack the fin off and I'd cheer for that car. Great engine note and actually would look pretty goodImagine the Ligier with the GTE Corvette engine.
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True, but having read the last round of rumors that sprang up a few years ago, there's a different vibe coming from these articles.
The very fact that the DP Corvette bodywork even come to fruition, coupled with the MT article stating that the C7 was supposed to be MR before things got put on hold and eventually frozen altogether makes me wonder if an MR Vette really is going to happen.
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http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/1086...ers-searching-for-sales-boost-at-season-s-end
I've lost at least 10 IQ reading some of the comments from the ALMS fanboys.
I've lost at least 10 IQ reading some of the comments from the ALMS fanboys.
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That article doesn't surprise me. Who in their right mind would spend the money on a brand new car when regulations are changing in 2017 anyways? Not to mention the inconsistent BOP, it's either a DP walkover or a P2 domination. It wouldn't surprise me if the series had no full time P2's next season. (Except the Mazdas, but they might as well be in GTD with their pace).
Kill the prototypes damn it, VIR was the best race of the season by far!
Kill the prototypes damn it, VIR was the best race of the season by far!
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If memory serves me correct, would the Ligier and HPD coupes effectively be safe for the 2016 regulations?
Also, I love that people keep forgetting that the DP field is majorily Chevy DPs, which regularly outrun the Ford Ecoboost Rileys. Might as well call it "CP" instead of DP.
Also, I love that people keep forgetting that the DP field is majorily Chevy DPs, which regularly outrun the Ford Ecoboost Rileys. Might as well call it "CP" instead of DP.
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My guess is that the LMP2s would be more likely to be safe than the DPs.
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How about we all agree that the Corvette DP's are ahead of every other prototype and not just the P2's in this series?
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You win the internet!
@catamount39 Yea they're ahead, but that's to be expected between the DPs. Ford has a new turbo engine. That's never been done successfully in a DP before really. Same with HPD. The LMP2 cars haven't shown durability plus the straightline disadvantage makes it where the Vette DP is the best platform
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Hold your horses chief, they're only entering the WEC with it. The sane world championship at the moment. 
Edit: Oak Racing Ligier dominated Friday practice! I knew that the Ligier would be a factor when it came over to Tudor.
Edit: Oak Racing Ligier dominated Friday practice! I knew that the Ligier would be a factor when it came over to Tudor.
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ESM have dropped out of Petit Le Mans and will instead race P2 class in the 6 Hours Of Shanghai.
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Why did Fox put the race on Fox Sports 2? Certainly they could have put it on FOX if they wanted to- granted, I get FS2, but putting the race there might hurt the TV viewer count.
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That's kind of ironic, because I'm pretty sure Ed Brown and Scott Sharp were one of the catalysts in getting the "merger" together in the first place.. Now they're dropping out of the last race to go race in China. I can't say I blame them, I just find it kind of funny.
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