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If IMSA too abruptly follows the ACO lead, they'll lose the competition at the front that they had in 2007, and lose the gains in fans they got as a consequence. They know they can't do that.
ALMS draws more fans than any other sports car racing in the world, and by a lot. They'd be pretty stupid not to tread softly, particularly since their grids are, ah, let's say tenuous, at best.
"Long term interests" of the ACO, IMSA and the manufacturers may, in fact, converge. Just not in 2008.
Since ACO ignored any mention of the LMP1 "evo" coupe rules, I'll hope they're smart enough to be communicating "back channel" with GM/Corvette.
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