Imsa news
IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) is a premier sports car racing organization in North America, and here are some recent news updates:
2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Schedule
The 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship schedule has been announced, featuring 12 events across North America. The season kicks off on January 28-29 at Daytona International Speedway and concludes on October 14-15 at Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.
New Teams and Drivers for 2023
Several new teams and drivers have joined the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the 2023 season. Notable additions include:
- The all-new GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) class, featuring the new LMDh (Le Mans Daytona Hybrid) cars from manufacturers like Porsche, Audi, and BMW.
- The return of the GTD Pro class, featuring professional drivers and teams.
- New teams like Heart of Racing, Proton Competition, and Team Hardpoint EBM.
2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Champions
The 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season concluded with the following champions:
- DPi (Daytona Prototype International): Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) with drivers Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, and Alexander Rossi.
- LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype 2): PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports with drivers Pato O'Ward, Matt McMurry, and Gabriel Aubry.
- GTLM (Grand Touring Le Mans): Corvette Racing with drivers Tommy Milner, Nick Tandy, and Alexander Sims.
- GTD (Grand Touring Daytona): Heart of Racing with drivers Roman De Angelis, Ross Gunn, and Darren Turner.
IMSA News and Updates
- IMSA has announced a new partnership with the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) to promote and develop sports car racing globally.
- The organization has also launched a new initiative to increase diversity and inclusion in the paddock, including a mentorship program and scholarships for underrepresented groups.
- IMSA has announced plans to introduce a new hybrid powertrain system for the GTP class in 2024, which will feature a combination of electric and internal combustion engines.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from IMSA. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend checking out the official IMSA website or following the organization's social media channels for the latest updates and news.