2024 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar ChampionshipSports Cars

[Jezza819]

Wasn't AXR in Le Mans on the grounds of being the reigning IMSA GTP champion? Of course, then the wild card was the 3rd 963. Nevertheless, the article quotes Wayne Taylor saying "global program", my immediate thought was that he's looking to compete in Le Mans.

I wasn't really sure how AXR got in but I guess IMSA champion does make sense.

So WTR/A wants to go to LeMans, Acura says no. Cadillac says they are parting ways with Gnassi. Mike Shank wants to come back to IMSA. Mike Shank announces 2 Acuras for 2025. WTR/A knows the only possible way to get to LeMans is with Cadillac. So I wonder if WTR/A approached Cadillac and said they would be willing to switch over and that is what prompted Cadillac to announce the Gnassi split, or did Cadillac approach WTR/A?

 

[TheHun99]

So I wonder if WTR/A approached Cadillac and said they would be willing to switch over and that is what prompted Cadillac to announce the Ganassi split, or did Cadillac approach WTR/A?

Too lazy to search the articles covering the Caddy/Ganassi split, but I seem to remember the remark that the Ganassi deal was time-limited. I had a quick look at the results of CGR, kinda forgot that they're running Cadillacs since 2021 and sure, they got a few wins but they're weren't exactly a runaway success in the last 4 years. Sure, they got 3rd in the championship once (plus standing there right now) but I guess that the fine folks in Detroit expected more, so when it came to a contract renewal, there weren't many hands up in the air. At least that's how I imagine with my absolutely non-existing C-level experience

 

[IforceV8]

This sounds like one of those dumb reality shows were everybody is dating their friends ex.

 

[NotThePrez]

Well, it's happening.

Hyundai Announces LMDh Program With Genesis Brand – Sportscar365

Hyundai's premium brand announces long-awaited entry into LMDh arena...

sportscar365.com

Nothing has been officially confirmed, but it sounds like the car is planned to debut in 2026.

 

[i386]

Hmm, another lmdh car.
Does LMH start to look like a "failling" class to anyone else?

 

[lilcat89]

Hmm, another lmdh car.
Does LMH start to look like a "failling" class to anyone else

I wouldn't call LMH a failing class. Cost is lower with the LMDH cars having P2 chassis underneath, as opposed to the LMH cars. Besides cost, it would be stupid for Hyundai/Genesis to build a car that they couldn't enter the championship in one of their biggest markets. Hypercar is a combined class, which is very far from failing. It's really just two ways to build a competitive hypercar.

 

[suomi1]

Damn, this Drive Through for the Lamborghini hurts.

 

[suomi1]

No one for the first BMW 1 - 2?
Who would have bet on this result?

 

[Suzumiya]

Finally.

 

[i386]

I'm sad for the sc63, the cadilac 01 and iron dames, positively surprised by the bmws

The weather reminded me of the portimao race last year in the elms where there was also a lot of rain and then standing water which led to many incidents. This make me think if IMSA might choose/require tracks to implement ways to get rid of standing water (similar to what was done at interlagos and spa)

Edit: Also a great moment/fan service: Sheena Monk waving to the visitors at the grand stand after the nsx came to a halt and had to be towed.

 

[IforceV8]

I dont know but I would bet the WEC test session at COTA with RLL and WRT together helped them figure out some things about this car.