2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar ChampionshipSports Cars

[24HuresdeLoL]

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/penske-reveals-acura-dpi-liveries/

Penske Acura liveries revealed

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/bar1-finalizes-rolex-24-lineup/

BAR1 Riley complete w/Brenden Gaughan & Alex Popow

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/lawrence-completes-turner-lineup-for-daytona/

Cameron lawrance completes Turner line-up

 

[Northstar]

Silly Acura, you’re not an LMP1 car.

The #7 looks better than the #6, both could use something on the side pods though.

 

[Michelin Man]

Eh. I mean they're not bad, just not that imaginative or unique. Thought it works and it's pretty neat, otherwise I'm preferring the #7 more with it's black shark-fin.

 

[TheElbows]

Yeah...those are bit bland. My real main desire is for teams to be identifiable from each other, so as long as that works I'll cope.

 

[Dotini]

Television and streaming schedule for the Rolex 24 at Daytona (All times ET; subject to change):

Saturday, January 27

FOX: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Green Flag drops at 2:40 PM)
FS2: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FSGO: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
FS1: 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Sunday)

Sunday, January 28

FSGO: 1:00 AM - 8:00 AM
FS2: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
FS1: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

 

[TheElbows]

And people wonder why we hate Fox Sports...lol.

 

[GTRacer22]

 

[01GTP]

The entire race is also available to stream LIVE with FOX Sports 1 authentication and the FOX Sports GO app in the USA.

So glad this season is here, especially with people like Rodney Sandstorm and Magnus racing.

 

[TheElbows]

I don't think I have heard, but is IMSA renewing with Hindaugh and crowd for full YouTube presentations after the live airing? That's how I watched all of last season...hope that is continuing.

 

[24HuresdeLoL]

I don't think I have heard, but is IMSA renewing with Hindaugh and crowd for full YouTube presentations after the live airing? That's how I watched all of last season...hope that is continuing.

I hope so, cause I like then soooooooo much better than the FOX broadcasts, even with Hindaugh's mistakes from time to time.

 

[TheElbows]

That's why I love Hindaugh and his partner (the guy you can almost never understand...and the one who's always wrong, lol), you don't have the politically correct professional commentator; just superfans calling the race. Also, the pit reporters really got sooo much better than a few years back with them.

EDIT: This bodes well!

http://www.radiolemans.co/2017/12/05/imsa-homologation-test/

They're covering intro stuff for the 2018 series, so I'm hoping that means we're set.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Television and streaming schedule for the Rolex 24 at Daytona

So.......... anyone with options available for those of use that don't have cable?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

So.......... anyone with options available for those of use that don't have cable?

Several, can't share them here

 

[CodeRedR51]

Several, can't share them here

Of course not. Was hoping someone would just PM me without having to ask because it was pretty obvious.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Of course not. Was hoping someone would just PM me without having to ask because it was pretty obvious.

You've known for some time based on my contributions to the VASC thread that I don't watch racing through conventional means.

 

[raven214]

What!? Magnus is back? That's great news. I love their humorous take on things. It's always good to have some characters in the sport.

 

[Organ-Donor]

Spotters guide for the 24 hours of Daytona:
http://www.spotterguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SG_18_DAY_v1.pdf

Go here for updated versions (updated drivers/liveries, and RLL BMW liveries revealed Thursday)
http://www.spotterguides.com/portfolio/18_imsa/

 

[flip55]

Spotters guide for the 24 hours of Daytona:
http://www.spotterguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SG_18_DAY_v1.pdf

Go here for updated versions (updated drivers/liveries, and RLL BMW liveries revealed Thursday)
http://www.spotterguides.com/portfolio/18_imsa/

The size of the ST field...

 

[raven214]

The size of the ST field...

I'm more disappointed in there being 7 Mustangs and not 1 Camaro in GS.

(Though ST is surprisingly small)

 

[flip55]

I'm more disappointed in there being 7 Mustangs and not 1 Camaro in GS.

(Though ST is surprisingly small)

Equally as surprising/disappointing is that TCR is an Audi Cup class with a lost VW Golf. I know it's the first time out for them, but I somehow expected... more.

 

[05XR8]

With the success of the non- factory M4, in European GT4, as an indicator, the factory car should be pretty good

I don't mind all the Mustangs. Missing Maserati.
For TCR, I was expecting an Alfa(or was it Mini?) in the field. Have many teams sat out this weekend, in preparation for the rest of the season?

 

[Organ-Donor]

An oldie but still a goodie. Night practice from 2014 with Tommy Milner for those that haven't seen this, pretty cool view. The wait is killing me. At least this year it looks like I won't be freezing my ass off at night, as of right now its predicted a low of around 60*F which is odd because its been unusually cold this winter in FL, and in past years its been pretty cold there at night. The rain chances for Sunday keep pushing back further as well 👍

 

[DesertPenguin]

I hope the crazy snow storms don't hit that far south and you get snow!

 

[Organ-Donor]

I hope the crazy snow storms don't hit that far south and you get snow!

It snowed in Tallahassee and northern parts of Florida earlier this month.

 

[RACECAR]

Even some nice shade throwing at Hasbro for good measure.

Love these guys.

 

[24HuresdeLoL]

http://sportscar365.com/features/photography/first-photos-from-daytona-as-teams-unload-for-rolex-24/

 

[TheElbows]

The M8 in proper BMW colours, replete with Puma sponsorship gives me a serious case of the "Hnnnggg!"s. I sure hope the minor BOP changes help the car as it was garbage on the Roar (and I suppose I'll pray for some sandbagging). It's too pretty to be so slow.

Every year I become more and more impressed with the quality (at least in appearance) of the GT3 and GT4 cars. The level of build is superb (admittedly I'd guess the price more than warrants it).

 

[Organ-Donor]

I'm digging the M8 and that livery looks great.

 

[raven214]

I'm digging the M8 and that livery looks great.

The black covering the rear bumper and halfway up the back looks kinda off to me. Other than that looking forward to seeing the whole thing.

 

[Organ-Donor]

The black covering the rear bumper and halfway up the back looks kinda off to me. Other than that looking forward to seeing the whole thing.

Agree. I think white would look better or if they wanted color 1 car could have a blue bumper and the sister car a red one.