IMSA would collaborate with Nascar and IndyCar to promote motorsport in North America.
Manufacturers would field factory teams and supply customer cars to privateers.
There would be a balance between cutting edge technology and parity.
All races would be shown around the world on major cable/satellite television channels, and streamed live.
There would be a mixture of road and street courses. The three endurance classics would attract FIA WEC entries.
There would be Proto1 (cheaper LMP1) and GT1 (=GTLM) classes for factory teams teams, and Proto2 (LMP2=ish) and GT2 (=GT3 sans electronic aids) classes for privateers.
o- Proto1: Honda, Nissan, Lexus, Mazda, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Ford, Chevrolet, Ferrari.
o- Proto2: Who cares the chassis manufacturer, it's engine suppliers who matter.
o- GT1 / GT3: Honda NSX, Nissan GT-R, Lexus LF-A, Mazda RX-9, Audi R8, BMW Z8, Mercedes SLC, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Viper, Ferrari 468, Aston Martin Vantage, etc.
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