2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar ChampionshipSports Cars

[flip55]

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?

Possible. Looks like some of them have replaced an ST with a GT4 (like Bimmerworld, Murillo). All of the Mazdas are gone, the Mini TCR I don't think is ready, and I don't know what there isn't an Alfa. I would hope for more entries to join throughout the year.

 

[TheElbows]

I believe the plan was to replace or relegate ST cars, and replace them with TCR? Either way I do think we'll see more TCR at some point - I don't know how many are going to PWC's TCR class either.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

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 👍

You know what's even better about it, he didn't bin it

 

[24HuresdeLoL]

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

 

[Dotini]

Penske Acura Dpi

But can it beat the Cadillacs?

 

[C-ZETA]

First version of the spotter's guide is up on the website now, too. Although I suspect the BMWs won't actually go out looking like that.

 

[Organ-Donor]

First version of the spotter's guide is up on the website now, too. Although I suspect the BMWs won't actually go out looking like that.

There has been an updated version 2 that changed the #20 BAR1 car from blue to gray, the fin color on the #77 Mazda DPi, and different graphics/liveries on the #62 GTLM Ferrari and #51 GTD Ferrari. Tomorrow should have another update with the RLL BMW's livery. You can go here for the latest version: http://www.spotterguides.com/portfolio/18_imsa/

 

[raven214]

There has been an updated version 2 that changed the #20 BAR1 car from blue to gray, the fin color on the #77 Mazda DPi, and different graphics/liveries on the #62 GTLM Ferrari and #51 GTD Ferrari. Tomorrow should have another update with the RLL BMW's livery. You can go here for the latest version: http://www.spotterguides.com/portfolio/18_imsa/

I hope one of the Mazda's will wear that sweet gun metal grey they had last year... I really liked it.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Classic liveries to make people love them or bust

 

[Organ-Donor]

Here's a peak of the cars for the photo shoot

 

[TheElbows]

Seriously, there was nothing wrong with this (and I fully support skipping the retro colour).

 

[Northstar]

I personally am sick of the whole throwback thing so I’m happy they aren’t going that route.

 

[TheElbows]

I'm 184% okay with throwback if it beats the absolutely awful current "nothing" schemes.

 

[RACECAR]

I'm seriously failing to see how a simple livery like that is in anyway "awful".

 

[Organ-Donor]

This should be the final version of the spotters guide - now includes the RLL BMW liveries
http://www.spotterguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SG_18_DAY_v3.pdf

I also noticed in some of the promo pictures that GTLM cars had clear/white headlights instead of the normal yellow. From reading it looks like going forward P and GTLM cars will have clear headlights and only GTD will have yellow.

 

[shoemaker]

Anybody know how to watch Daytona 24 in the uk ? No tv channels are picking it up, thought maybe sky sports F1 would have considering Alonso is racing. I cant see any official streaming packages anywhere !

 

[Northstar]

Anybody know how to watch Daytona 24 in the uk ? No tv channels are picking it up, thought maybe sky sports F1 would have considering Alonso is racing. I cant see any official streaming packages anywhere !

Imsa.tv should have it for free for people outside of the US.

 

[24HuresdeLoL]

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/146955-mazda-fastest-in-opening-rolex-24-practice

mazda tops timesheets in FP1

 

[DesertPenguin]

Qualy at 3:45 EST

 

[Organ-Donor]

Here is the rain forecast as of right now for Sunday, could be a wet finish and strategy could come into play. Weather forecasts change quickly here and aren't always accurate so it could be different closer to the weekend.

 

[Dylan]

Qualifying in one hour and can be streamed on IMSA.com.

 

[Dylan]

Qualifying is underway.

 

[Sentry87]

Cant stream Qualy on IMSA.tv, simply not there

*EDIT* Got it, it's now showing up

 

[Panoz]

A NSX bonnet jumped the fence.

 

[Dylan]

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A NSX bonnet jumped the fence.

That would be the 93 I do believe.

Pole for GTD goes to the 51 Spirit of Race Ferrari 488.

 

[DesertPenguin]

The IMSA.tv site works from my phone but not the PS4 browser app. Full screen would be nice

 

[Nielsen]

Is IMSA TV low resolution for anyone else? It's like watching an old VHS recording.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Nah, I got it connected with Chromecast from phone to TV and it looks great.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

GTLM looks like it will be a slugfest.

 

[Dylan]

GTLM pole goes to the #3 Corvette Racing Corvette!

BMW M8's are looking slow, Qualifying last and second to last.