IMSA Prototype Challenge
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Category | Sports car racing |
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Country | United States, Canada |
Inaugural season | 2006 |
Classes | LMP3 |
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Teams' champion | K2R Motorsports LLC |
Official website | IMSA Official Site |
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IMSA Prototype Challenge (formerly IMSA Prototype Lites) is a racing series featuring two classes of single-seat prototype cars racing simultaneously. The series is sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). Most races are held in support of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.[1]The series races LMP3 class prototype sportscars. The cars have grown in size and speed since its 2006 introduction, starting from four-cylinder and motorcycle powered race cars to large V8 powered cars. Each race is 1 hour and 45 minutes long apart from the season opening 3 hour race at Daytona International Speedway.
Car Specifications[]
LMP3 Class[]
Minimum weight | 930 kilograms (2,050 lb) |
Maximum length | 4,650 millimetres (183 in) |
Maximum width | 1,900 millimetres (75 in) |
Engine | Naturally aspirated Nissan V8 5.6L |
Fuel tank size | 85 litres (22 US gal) |
Maximum wheel diameter | 28 inches (710 mm) |
Maximum wheel width | 13 inches (330 mm) [2] |
Former classes[]
MPC Class
- Engine: 2.0-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MZR engine
- Gearbox: 6 Speed Sequential Manual Transmission
- Weight: 1,425 lb (646 kg) with driver
- Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection[3]
L2 Class[4]
- Engine: 2.3-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MP2
- Gearbox: 6 Speed Sequential Manual Transmission
- Weight: 1,425 lb (646 kg) with driver
- Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection
L2 Class 2006-2012 only[5]
- Engine: 1000cc Naturally aspirated Kawasaki or Suzuki
- Weight: 1,100 lb (500 kg) with driver
L3 Class 2006-2009 only, class discontinued for 2010[6]
- Engine: 2.3-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MZR
- Weight: 1,350 lb (612 kg) with driver
Champions[]
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n/a | PVM Racing | |
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n/a | n/a | |
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n/a | PVM Racing | |
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2010 | L1 | ![]() |
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2011 | L1 | ![]() |
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L1 | ![]() |
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2016 | L1 | ![]() |
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2017 | LMP3 | ![]() |
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2018 | LMP3 | ![]() |
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MPC | ![]() |
n/a | ![]() | |
2019 | LMP3 | ![]() ![]() |
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2020 | LMP3 | ![]() ![]() |
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2021 | LMP3-1 | ![]() ![]() |
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References[]
- ^ "IMSA, Cooper Tire align for partnership in Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship" (PDF). Press release. International Motor Sports Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ "The different classes". Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). Retrieved 2016-05-05.
- ^ 2014 Technical Regulations, IMSA.com/competitors, Retrieved 20 September 2014
- ^ 2014 Technical Regulations, IMSA.com/competitors, Retrieved 20 September 2014
- ^ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship Technical Regulations Lites 2 / L-2 2011" (PDF). International Motor Sports Association. January 20, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship Technical Regulations Lites 3 / L-3 2010" (PDF). International Motor Sports Association. February 1, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ Åberg, Andres. "The racing career of Adam Pecorari — in detail". Driver Database. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Results and Points". International Motor Sports Association. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
External links[]
Categories:
- IMSA Prototype Challenge
- Auto racing series in Canada
- Auto racing series in the United States
- International Motor Sports Association
- Sports car racing series