Mar 06, 2020 the next stage in the road towards a new top prototype class for the fia world endurance championship was reached today as the fia motorsport council, at its meeting in geneva, switzerland, discussed and approved the proposal from the aco and imsa to produce a new class of prototype cars and to comb. Fia decides on hypercarlike wec prototypes for 202021 the. The next stage in the road towards a new top prototype class for the fia world endurance championship was reached today as the fia motorsport council, at its meeting in geneva, switzerland, discussed and approved the proposal from the aco and imsa to produce a new class of prototype cars and to combine those cars with the current plans to field a further. Fia, aco and imsa push on in race to shape prototype racings. Since the world sportscar championship was conceived there. This site is dedicated to sportscar racing enthusiasts that like race statistics. Masters historic racing bringing motor racing history to life with our dedicated team of professional race event organisers based in the uk and the usa, masters provides our clients across europe and north america with a superb historic motor racing experience at the most iconic race tracks. Hypercarbased prototypes to headline fias endurance.
Our driving programmes for each racing series are their for us to enable private clients and amateur racers to progress up from club style racing to an international prototype racing series. Because of their superior performances and level of technological development, they have a star status within endurance racing. Porsche might build a new prototype to race at daytona and. The european le mans series is similar to the american le mans series alms based in the united states and canada that was running with aco and imsa between 1999 and. Imsa and the aco are set to confirm plans for convergence in topclass prototype racing, with an announcement scheduled at daytona. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. Drivers and teams race calendar team chassis engine no. Fans, competitors and supporters alike are invited to join us for the first 24h series. The world sportscar championship was the world series run for sports car racing by the fia from 1953 to 1992. Le mans prototype wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The top prototype category is called sr1, the second category is sr2. Apr, 2018 the clock is ticking for the aco, fia and imsa.
The platform will maintain the existing fia wec technical regulations, including the le mans hypercar. Prototype bicycle racing parts take your bike to the next level. It was the first international championship in europe for sports prototypes after many years. It is a result of a merger between two existing north american sports car racing series, the american le mans series and rolex sports car ser. The weathertech sportscar championship is a sports car racing series based in the united states and canada and organized by the international motor sports association imsa. Imsa official home race results, schedule, standings. Ford chip ganassi racing to field two ecoboost prototype. The class made its racing debut at the 2017 24 hours of daytona. The european le mans series is a natural training ground for drivers wanting to tackle the fia world endurance championship and offers competitors a. Group c was used in the fias world endurance championship 19821985, world sportsprototype championship 19861990, world sportscar championship 19911992 and in the european endurance championship 1983 only. It is a result of a merger between two existing north american sports car racing series, the american le mans series and rolex sports car series. Following f1 implementation, other racing series would get the new helmet as well. Sports prototype cars designed exclusively for racing. Sports car racing automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheel wells.
Gran turismosport fia gt nations cup 201920 exhibition series season 3 round 3 onboard duration. Dec 29, 2015 stroll won the 2014 italian formula 4 championship in his first year of singleseater racing and then the 2015 toyota racing series before contesting the fia formula 3 european championship last year. Most of these cars have wings and down force and the tires are slicks. Hypercarbased prototypes to headline fias endurance racing series. Jun 07, 2018 called fia 88602018, the standard is mandatory for all helmet manufacturers supplying formula 1 teams.
Our driving programmes for each racing series are their for us to enable private clients and amateur racers to progress up from club style racing to an international. Scenic hills has been host to several international racing series including. In addition to the debut of wulver racing, a couple of drivers new to the series will join existing teams this weekend. He recorded 17 topsix finishes, including one win, in 33. No engine with car as all series require engine lease through gibson automotive to comply with current regulations for the lm p2 category. The next stage in the road towards a new top prototype class for the fia world endurance championship was reached today as the fia motorsport council, at its meeting in geneva, switzerland, discussed and approved the proposal from the aco and imsa to produce a new class of prototype cars and to combine those cars with the current plans to field a further new class le mans hypercars in the fia wec from the 202122 season. Race drivers rounds mont blanc racing mont blanc mb1 nissan vk45de 4. Alltesla racing series gets the green light the verge. The championship evolved from a small collection of the most important sportscar, endurance, and road racing events in europe and north america with dozens of gentleman drivers at the grid, to a professional racing series where the worlds largest automakers spent millions of dollars per year. They are named after the main series event, the rolex 24 at daytona. Msvr clubmans sports prototype championship msv racing. Porsche might build a new prototype to race at daytona and le. The series is open to prototype and grand tourerstyle racing cars divided into four categories.
Race winner in fia gt race wonderfully unmolested condition eligible for endurance racing legends series introduced in 1997, the porsche 996 was the first 911 model to be built with a watercooled engine in deference to the ageold format of aircooled units for which the marque had become synonymous with. It built the penskerun rs spyder prototype for imsas lmp2 class, which occasionally took the fight to audis more powerful diesel lmp1 prototypes between 2005 and 2010, while a few teams ran. Uk sports prototype cup to launch in 2019 race tech magazine. Alltesla racing series gets the green light new, 17 comments the fia gives the electric production car series a stamp of approval, and the first race could come this year.
The european le mans series is similar to the american le mans series alms based in the united states and canada that was running with aco and imsa between 1999 and 20. The world sportscar championship was the world series run for sports car racing by the fia from 1953 to 1992 the championship evolved from a small collection of the most important sportscar, endurance, and road racing events in europe and north america with dozens of gentleman drivers at the grid, to a professional racing series where the worlds largest automakers spent millions of dollars. The council approved the general principles of a convergence platform forming the basis of the top prototype class in endurance racing. Jan 10, 2020 gran turismosport fia gt nations cup 201920 exhibition series season 3 round 3 onboard duration. World sports racing prototypes the site dedicated to sportscar race results and chassis numbers histories is under construction. Canam, le mans, grandam daytona prototype grand touring gt from the italian word gran turismo is the most common form of sports car racing. The coolest racing series in the world got too expensive. Called fia 88602018, the standard is mandatory for all helmet manufacturers supplying formula 1 teams. Nielsen racing participates in various championships across both the numerous radical and the henderson lmp3 series since 2014 with 6 championship titles to their name so far. The cup has been created to provide a multimarque racing environment for lightweight sports prototype cars racing in a premium race weekend package. In the european le mans series, fia world endurance championship and. The uk sports prototype cup will launch in 2019 with a strongly promoted calendar at the most popular race circuits. Lmp3 was designed as a training ground for endurance racing, an arena in.
Whether you want to experience a nascar cup car, a world of outlaws sprint car, an openwheel indycar, an australian supercar, an imsa prototype or touring car, or the ultimate. The world sportscar championship was the world series run for sports car racing by. World sports racing prototypes fia sportscar championship. It built the penskerun rs spyder prototype for imsas lmp2 class, which occasionally took the fight to audis more powerful diesel lmp1 prototypes between. For the past few years, racing fans who tuned in to the fia world endurance championship could watch porsche, audi and toyota duke it out in the series top lmp1 classa class that featured. These cars are closedwheel, normally sports racers which are prepared to the standards which were used in the series the car raced in. Premium racing and track support in austin, tx esses racing. Jun 07, 2018 fia decides on hypercarlike wec prototypes for 202021. A le mans prototype lmp is the type of sports prototype race car used in the 24 hours of le mans, fia world endurance championship, weathertech sportscar championship, european le mans series and asian le mans series.
Were now a midway through april, and the acos selfimposed deadline of june at le mans to reveal the outline of the 202021 regulations for the wecs top class is approaching fast. Racing years is a complete racing database with results of the most important championships since the beginnings of the motor racing,where you can share your favourites drivers,cars and teams with your friends. The regulations permitted vehicle modifications beyond those allowed in the concurrent group 1 and group 2 touring car categories. Oct 18, 2018 the uk sports prototype cup will launch in 2019 with a strongly promoted calendar at the most popular race circuits. The series will be split into three main eras of cars. World sports racing prototypes world sportscar championship. The five coolest cars named after animals, according to the hagerty communitywould these cars make your topfive list.
Sportsprototype cars designed exclusively for racing. F2 fia f2 breaking news hitech expands into f2, takes grid to 22 cars junior singleseater squad hitech grand prix will enter the fia formula 2 series this season. This site is dedicated to sportscar racing enthusiasts that like race statistics and are interested in car histories and chassis numbers. He recorded 17 topsix finishes, including one win, in 33 starts and will continue in the series this year. Originating in britain in 1965 the clubman is a marque of prototype frontengined sports racing car and many well known motorsport names have started their careers in clubmans including max mosely, will hoy and club president derek bell. Jun 09, 2018 hypercarbased prototypes to headline fias endurance racing series. The le mans hypercar and lmdh cars would be brought together under a single and unique fia wec top category. We would like to congratulate the aco and fia on their release of the conceptual details of the technical regulations for the next generation of prototype race cars, said imsa president scott atherton. This championship was founded by john montgoletsi and started life as international sports racing series in 1997. Jan 23, 2020 imsa and the aco are set to confirm plans for convergence in topclass prototype racing, with an announcement scheduled at daytona international speedway for tomorrow morning. Work is ongoing in the background at some pace, however. Mar 06, 2020 the council approved the general principles of a convergence platform forming the basis of the top prototype class in endurance racing. Race 1,2 chuckwalla 1617 february race 3,4 willow springs 1617 march race 5,6 thunderhill 14 april race 7,8 autoclub speedway 1819 may race 9,10 sonoma 1516 june race 11,12 mid ohio champs 212223 sept race,14 buttonwillow 1920 october atlantic series. At this point imsa has not announced any plans or intentions to adopt the new program announced thursday by the aco and fia.
Keselowski, wickens join in for weathertech presents imsa iracing at road americaround 4 will take place on thursday, may 14 at 6 p. Fia wec 2020 technical regulations for lmp1 prototype. With prototype and gt race cars from this period featuring at europes premier venues, this is a unique new series that gives a home to the huge number of stunning race cars. However, the points valuation wasnt very tabular so the fia returned to the original form of the championship with about 6 to 10 races. Et and streamed live on the iracing youtube and facebook channelsimsa cars are stars. Fia decides on hypercarlike wec prototypes for 202021. Alltesla racing series approved by the fia driving. Rather than trying to balance the performance of a variety of different cars, any class of more than eight cars will be promoted as its own event with the cup.
Imsa and aco reveal bold new plan for common prototype sports car racing. Stroll won the 2014 italian formula 4 championship in his first year of singleseater racing and then the 2015 toyota racing series before contesting the fia formula 3 european championship last year. Fia wec 2020 technical regulations for lmp2 prototype homologated in 2017 published on 11. A le mans prototype lmp is the type of sports prototype race car used in the 24 hours of le mans, fia world endurance championship, weathertech. Following f1 implementation, other racing series would get. Fia world motorsport council approves prototype convergence. This allows the wec to place its jewel in the crown the legendary 24 hours of le mans as the super finale to the season. The le mans prototype 2 lmp2 class is reserved exclusively for privateer teams. The uk sports prototype cup will feature races within the race. Five out of six races in the fia world sportscar championship fell to peugeot including the marques first win at le mans with derek warwick.
The daytona prototype international will be replaced by a joint imsaaco class known as le mans daytona hypercar lmdh for the imsa weathertech sportscar championship in 2022. Ford chip ganassi racing to field two ecoboost prototype entries for 54th rolex 24. Fia formula 1, gt prototype endurance events, scca sportscar racing as well as vintage historic race meets. The 2018 fia prototype challenge season was the first season of the fia prototype challenge, a series rose from the ashes from the collapsed le mans cup. Aston martin masters endurance legends cater for all cars that were eligible to enter the major endurance racing events from 1995 2015 inclusive. Season 8 ushers in a fresh new era for the fia world endurance championship, with a crossyear 20192020 calendar format over ten months.
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