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IMSA confirms next-gen LMP2 debut for 2029 season

The new LMP2 cars will arrive in the WeatherTech Championship one year after their ACO and Le Mans debut, with Ligier and ORECA approved as chassis suppliers

Motorsport · Jun 25

IMSA to keep BoP tables public despite WEC move

Series boss John Doonan says transparency remains key despite WEC’s shift to keep data private

Motorsport · Apr 18

IMSA sticks with stable 2027 calendar but eyes new venues

Continuity dominates 2027 IMSA calendar as series ‘continue to look at places to keep it fresh’

Motorsport · Mar 19

IMSA brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsports

IMSA arranged for 27 high school students who excel in STEM programs to come to the speedway to educate the teens on how many opportunities exist in motorsports for those interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Door to manufacturer influx in GTP opened by rules extension, says IMSA boss

The extension of the lifespan of the GTP category in the IMSA SportsCar Championship could pave the way for new manufacturers to join, series boss John Doonan believes. 

Autosport · Jun 28, 2024

IMSA SportsCar Championship reveals 2025 calendar

On the eve of this weekend's second round of the season, the Sebring 12 Hours, IMSA President John Doonan shared next year’s slate of events.

Autosport · Mar 15, 2024

IMSA reveals 2025 schedule for SportsCar Championship, Pilot Challenge

Just one race into the 2024 season – and on the eve of the Sebring 12 Hours – IMSA President John Doonan shared next year’s slate of events, which also included Pilot Challenge.

Motorsport · Mar 15, 2024

Why endurance racing is booming with a new breed of prototype sportscar

The LMDh prototypes in the 59-car grid at the 62nd Daytona 24 Hours in January when year two of the new era kicked off in North America represent “the most highly-technological, fastest sportscars we’ve ever had in IMSA”, says Porsche factory driver Nick Tandy. “The cars are built to a…

Autosport · Mar 5, 2024

IMSA drops LMP3 class from 2024 amid GTP growth

In an announcement on Wednesday, IMSA stated that LMP3 cars will not be eligible to compete in its flagship series following this year’s Petit Le Mans season finale at Road Atlanta.

Motorsport · May 4, 2023

Glickenhaus has suffered ‘huge damage’ from being blocked by IMSA

Glickenhaus says it has suffered “huge” financial damage due to IMSA’s decision not to allow its 007 Le Mans Hypercar to race in its SportsCar Championship.

Autosport · Feb 17, 2023