IMSA IMSA 2024 - Page 6

**joeb** · 17 Aug 2023, 17:32 (Ref:4173124)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

I feel the continuation of the Shank Acura or a 3rd Caddy is wishful thinking at this stage.

Is it me or is the LMDh (GTP) momentum starting to stall already?

additional Porsche and Lambo coming in next season. Not sure if there are any other real possibilities

**joeb** · 17 Aug 2023, 17:41 (Ref:4173125)

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Originally Posted by J Jay

The merry-go-round begins:

- Aitken replaces Sims at Action Express
- Sims replaces Jordan Taylor at Corvette
- Deletraz & Jordan Taylor in the second WTR/Andretti Acura

I am a bit surprised to see the additional Taylor, he has been in GT focus for a bit with Corvette. Also wonder what Sims thinks about dropping the prototype side of things and focusing on GT?

J Jay · 17 Aug 2023, 18:23 (Ref:4173132)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Is it me or is the LMDh (GTP) momentum starting to stall already?

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Originally Posted by joeb

additional Porsche and Lambo coming in next season. Not sure if there are any other real possibilities

Not seeing it myself, after the initial flurry of entries this is more subdued so far, but IMSA will almost certainly have more LMDh cars next year. Onwards and upwards.

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Originally Posted by joeb

I am a bit surprised to see the additional Taylor, he has been in GT focus for a bit with Corvette. Also wonder what Sims thinks about dropping the prototype side of things and focusing on GT?

Jordan was arguably the better driver when he and Ricky were cleaning up together in DPi. A lot of drivers have mentioned the GT -> hypercar transition being relatively easy (compared to GT -> LMP1) so he'll be fine. Once he's up to speed, I reckon JT/Deletraz will be quicker than RT/Albuquerque.

Sims has done okay in LMDh, but as his results show, he's a much better GT driver. For him, going back to Corvette as a factory driver is too good to pass up.

veeten · 17 Aug 2023, 19:13 (Ref:4173138)

Well, considering that there are 3 new LMDhs coming to the WEC next year, and that possibly 2 of them will be entering IMSA (Lamborghini, Alpine), it's not too bad.

v8supes · 18 Aug 2023, 01:13 (Ref:4173172)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

I feel the continuation of the Shank Acura or a 3rd Caddy is wishful thinking at this stage.

Is it me or is the LMDh (GTP) momentum starting to stall already?

It just annoys me that the only people selling customer cars are Porsche. I thought the whole point of the rule set was that you could have factory teams and private teams battling each other. Other than that i still think there is plenty to be excited about. Im worried about costs though, it cant be cheap.

**Adam43** · 18 Aug 2023, 01:39 (Ref:4173176)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Is it me or is the LMDh (GTP) momentum starting to stall already?

Beginning of the end.

We can't have new cars every race.

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Originally Posted by v8supes

It just annoys me that the only people selling customer cars are Porsche. I thought the whole point of the rule set was that you could have factory teams and private teams battling each other. Other than that i still think there is plenty to be excited about. Im worried about costs though, it cant be cheap.

It aint cheap, but it has been dearer.

J Jay · 18 Aug 2023, 08:11 (Ref:4173188)

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Originally Posted by v8supes

It just annoys me that the only people selling customer cars are Porsche. I thought the whole point of the rule set was that you could have factory teams and private teams battling each other. Other than that i still think there is plenty to be excited about. Im worried about costs though, it cant be cheap.

That was one of the goals of LMDh, but the biggest priority was keeping the costs down for the manufacturers by avoiding an escalating arms race , hence the BoP-based regulations. IMSA shouldn't need privateers for a healthy top class, I think that's asking too much.

With one notable exception, every "super team" that realistically could afford an LMDh entry has one, or will do so when the car is ready. Hopefully more come along, but if the factories keep coming or even maintain their current level of participation, that's more than enough.

Coach Ep · 22 Aug 2023, 00:48 (Ref:4173599)

Who claimed the dinosaurs went extinct?! https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/...d-gtd-pro.html

**joeb** · 22 Aug 2023, 13:46 (Ref:4173629)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Who claimed the dinosaurs went extinct?! https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/...d-gtd-pro.html

Pretty exciting Pro class prospects for next season after relatively low numbers this. I had no expectations of an LMP2 entry either! Sounds like they know they have an entry if they already have a car to test with and a new Oreca on order. How many of these have Oreca produced now???

Coach Ep · 22 Aug 2023, 15:58 (Ref:4173649)

Well over a 100 I'd say.

Maybe the limited ability for support in WEC has opened the door to additional in IMSA.

tomcug · 22 Aug 2023, 16:07 (Ref:4173651)

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Originally Posted by joeb

How many of these have Oreca produced now???

A lot

99th car was delivered in May 2022 so I suppose well over 100.
https://www.dailysportscar.com/2022/05/24/oreca-07.html
Also Keating switching to United:
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/k...sports-lineup/

J Jay · 22 Aug 2023, 16:10 (Ref:4173652)

There's no such thing as a sure bet, but Keating at United (whose top series will be IMSA) is a formidable combination.

**joeb** · 22 Aug 2023, 16:21 (Ref:4173653)

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Originally Posted by tomcug

A lot

99th car was delivered in May 2022 so I suppose well over 100.
https://www.dailysportscar.com/2022/05/24/oreca-07.html
Also Keating switching to United:
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/k...sports-lineup/

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Originally Posted by J Jay

There's no such thing as a sure bet, but Keating at United (whose top series will be IMSA) is a formidable combination.

The competition will be tougher next season, but no, i wouldn't bet against Ben!

They mention the co driver as Alex Quinn, can't say I have any knowledge of him, but he must be a silver?

broadrun96 · 22 Aug 2023, 16:31 (Ref:4173654)

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Originally Posted by joeb

The competition will be tougher next season, but no, i wouldn't bet against Ben!

They mention the co driver as Alex Quinn, can't say I have any knowledge of him, but he must be a silver?

He's in the car for the enduros with Ben in IMSA this season. 22 yo Brit from formula cars and British GT.

broadrun96 · 22 Aug 2023, 16:41 (Ref:4173657)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Who claimed the dinosaurs went extinct?! https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/...d-gtd-pro.html

Also wonder if the Pro entry could be the end of the plaid Pfaff program after Petit? Does Porsche want to run 2 Pro cars but guess if AO can fund it Porsche could have some drivers out there

JT240Z · 22 Aug 2023, 16:51 (Ref:4173659)

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Originally Posted by joeb

The competition will be tougher next season, but no, i wouldn't bet against Ben!

They mention the co driver as Alex Quinn, can't say I have any knowledge of him, but he must be a silver?

He is indeed a young silver driver.

https://us.motorsport.com/imsa/news/...ason/10510260/

**joeb** · 22 Aug 2023, 17:36 (Ref:4173668)

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Originally Posted by J Jay

There's no such thing as a sure bet, but Keating at United (whose top series will be IMSA) is a formidable combination.

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Originally Posted by joeb

The competition will be tougher next season, but no, i wouldn't bet against Ben!

Now I'm questioning myself, is a Bronze/Silver combo the best way forward in the class? Or are they really only going to try and get the award for best Bronze?

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Also wonder if the Pro entry could be the end of the plaid Pfaff program after Petit? Does Porsche want to run 2 Pro cars but guess if AO can fund it Porsche could have some drivers out there

I think Pfaff said they will be back in pro, so i'd guess 2 Porsches just split between the teams.

broadrun96 · 22 Aug 2023, 19:04 (Ref:4173691)

Did you really call Ben a Bronze though? Maybe tarnished Silver is a thing

broadrun96 · 22 Aug 2023, 21:09 (Ref:4173705)

Ok, have to assume this is 24 or 25 debut but why?

https://racer.com/2023/08/22/mazda-m...-martinsville/

MX-5 on Martinsville?? I mean I'll watch but really?

fergus_r · 24 Aug 2023, 10:11 (Ref:4173817)

It's something different. Good on them for trying it, and I hope it comes to fruition.

Back-to-back weekends with VIR makes the most sense.

**joeb** · 24 Aug 2023, 13:28 (Ref:4173836)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Ok, have to assume this is 24 or 25 debut but why?

https://racer.com/2023/08/22/mazda-m...-martinsville/

MX-5 on Martinsville?? I mean I'll watch but really?

I'd watch it!

broadrun96 · 27 Aug 2023, 17:28 (Ref:4174228)

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Originally Posted by joeb

The competition will be tougher next season, but no, i wouldn't bet against Ben!

They mention the co driver as Alex Quinn, can't say I have any knowledge of him, but he must be a silver?

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

He's in the car for the enduros with Ben in IMSA this season. 22 yo Brit from formula cars and British GT.

So it looks like Ben is saying he's been retained as the third driver and not the full season. Full season partner to be announced soon according to S365 notebook for the ViR weekend

J Jay · 30 Aug 2023, 09:15 (Ref:4174580)

Inter Europol close to confirming its entry for full 2024 IMSA season.

Not much to comment other than it's the logical choice, and good luck to them next year.

broadrun96 · 30 Aug 2023, 11:54 (Ref:4174587)

Think it's Thurs or Fri of Petit that will be a busy night for writers with the confirmed full season entry list announced.

Coach Ep · 7 Sep 2023, 12:37 (Ref:4175538)

No Jota next season: https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...imsa-campaign/

There probably wouldn't have been room on the grid anyway.

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