2016 WeatherTech SportsCar ChampionshipSports Cars

[AnthonyD1993]

I didn't have a preference one way or the other about the upcoming Lexus until I heard this:


This thing sounds beastly! I'm really tempted to pull for it in GTD even though Paul Gentilozzi is an ass...

 

[cnd01]

Oreca is the best looking of the 3 new DPi thusfar imo. Hopefully, the Caddy bodywork is an improvement for the Dallara. Still looking forward to seeing the 'Murican/Canadian DPi

 

[Snaeper]

That Lexus may very well be a GT4 car. The spoiler is different from the SP8 RC F that raced/races at the Nurburgring and it's odd that it would be over here testing at Sebring.

 

[catamount39]

I didn't have a preference one way or the other about the upcoming Lexus until I heard this:


This thing sounds beastly! I'm really tempted to pull for it in GTD even though Paul Gentilozzi is an ass...

The RC-F GT3 is literally the most badass of them all right now.

 

[catamount39]

Double post, but big news...THE NA V8'S WILL REIGN SUPREME ONCE AGAIN! 2-3 AMG-GT GT3's and 2 RC-F GT3's! The hills are alive to the sound of thunder!
http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/2017-imsa-silly-season-update-gt-daytona/

Riley Motorsport to run 2-3 Merc's though, this is a good day!

 

[Eh Team]

It's a noise, just like all the other noises. So long as a race car doesn't sound like an econo-box or this era's F1 all will be fine, race cars don't have to be deafening to sound good.

 

[RACECAR]

It's a noise, just like all the other noises. So long as a race car doesn't sound like an econo-box or this era's F1 all will be fine, race cars don't have to be deafening to sound good.

This. Honestly, the doom and gloom certain people make over car sound is just silly.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Scuderia Corsa will retain both Neilsen and Balzan for GTD. Also, Racer is saying that Park Place is leaning towards returning, so it looks like there could be a Porsche other than the CORE entries in GTD.

 

[catamount39]

Scuderia Corsa will retain both Neilsen and Balzan for GTD. Also, Racer is saying that Park Place is leaning towards returning, so it looks like there could be a Porsche other than the CORE entries in GTD.

Good to see the champion being rewarded, Neilsen did a bangin' job at driving. 👍

 

[Snaeper]

Good to see the champions being rewarded, Neilsen did a bangin' job at driving. 👍

Explain what you mean by this, because I may have some news for you...

 

[RACECAR]

Pretty sure "Champion" is the word he was looking for, correct?

 

[catamount39]

Pretty sure "Champion" is the word he was looking for, correct?

I done goofed. That it.

 

[Snaeper]

No, not even close. I was asking about the "being rewarded" bit.

Modern day GT racing in Pro/Am classes has traditionally been a customer driven sport. The only people being rewarded are the team at Scuderia Corsa, as Nielsen has chosen to continue to do business with them after their success. In contrast to TRG-AMR last year, who were not rewarded by Nielsen when she chose to go to another team, despite coming very close to the championship.

 

[catamount39]

No, not even close. I was asking about the "being rewarded" bit.

Modern day GT racing in Pro/Am classes has traditionally been a customer driven sport. The only people being rewarded are the team at Scuderia Corsa, as Nielsen has chosen to continue to do business with them after their success. In contrast to TRG-AMR last year, who were not rewarded by Nielsen when she chose to go to another team, despite coming very close to the championship.

Good point. I was just glad Nielsen will be coming back with Scuderia Corsa though to be honest.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Drivers are announced for the NSX.

 

[TheElbows]

Clever move Shank. Combing a cool team with cool drivers and a car I think is completely milk-toast. Consider me torn.

 

[RACECAR]

Hooray for a arbitrary system that basically throws your years of experience out the window for kindergarden colors.


Rant aside, pretty cool combination.

 

[catamount39]

Hooray for a arbitrary system that basically throws your years of experience out the window for kindergarden colors.


Rant aside, pretty cool combination.

Yeah the system could definitely use improvement. But yeah the lineup is awesome, wish them luck next year.

 

[Northstar]

It's nice to see Legge in a competitive car. 👍

2017 is shaping up to be a great year in North America sports car racing.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Sounds like the Penske rumor mill train is moving at full speed because they'll supposedly return to prototype racing by fielding an IMSA team at the end of the 2017 season with a DPi. At least that's what the rumor says. The main rumor is saying that an Oreca with a Honda engine will be the frontrunner for his program.


http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/136056-imsa-penske-closing-in-on-sportscar-return

 

[GTFan24]

 

[catamount39]

 

[GTRacer22]

I found this on the interwebs, and laughed a lot, so I think I'll share it with you guys. I just hope the Caddy won't look anything like this.

Disclaimer: This is not real, it is just a really, really bad photoshop.

 

[catamount39]

I found this on the interwebs, and laughed a lot, so I think I'll share it with you guys. I just hope the Caddy won't look anything like this.

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Disclaimer: This is not real, it is just a really, really bad photoshop.

Wow...that's just....wow. xD Looks like the "Huehuehuheuueheueu" meme. xD

 

[Dylan]

I found this on the interwebs, and laughed a lot, so I think I'll share it with you guys. I just hope the Caddy won't look anything like this.

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Disclaimer: This is not real, it is just a really, really bad photoshop.

It looks so happy!

 

[AMPMROCKETFANN]

I found this on the interwebs, and laughed a lot, so I think I'll share it with you guys. I just hope the Caddy won't look anything like this.

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Disclaimer: This is not real, it is just a really, really bad photoshop.

I was about to say; we could kiss Cadillac goodbye if this was the end product

 

[TheElbows]

So what's the big deal with the IMSA silhouette picture - new manufacturer or a new class of racing? What gives?

 

[Northstar]

So what's the big deal with the IMSA silhouette picture - new manufacturer or a new class of racing? What gives?

I'm going to guess it's the Mercedes GT3 as it hasn't been officially confirmed yet. Either that or it's a teaser for the DPi's which are expected to be revealed by GM and Mazda at the LA auto show later this month.

 

[TheElbows]

Gotcha. I'm just curious if it's "real" news or just the announcement of makes/models in a series we're already aware of. I'll be surprised if it's something genuinely exciting.

 

[Kamuifanboy]

I found this on the interwebs, and laughed a lot, so I think I'll share it with you guys. I just hope the Caddy won't look anything like this.

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Disclaimer: This is not real, it is just a really, really bad photoshop.

Yeah, that is just the 2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid with the nose changed to a Cadillac haha