IMSA WeatherTech Championship News

Lots of news from the IMSA WeatherTech Championship as we get set for the season finale at Petit Le Mans and the end of an era, as the race on Saturday marks the final appearance on track for in the five-year history of the Daytona Prototype International division, before Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) is reborn, next year.

Stevens Confirms Departure from WTR; Drive Secured for 2023

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/stevens-confirms-departure-from-wtr-drive-secured-for-2023/

Maxson Completes Performance Tech Lineup for Petit Le Mans

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/maxson-completes-performance-tech-lineup-for-petit-le-mans/

Lamborghini, for their LMDh debut in 2024, they are using a twin turbo V8 engine for the car across the board for both IMSA and World Endurance Championship, should they enter in both North America and Europe.

Lamborghini Confirms Twin-Turbo V8 Engine for LMDh Car

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/lamborghini-confirms-twin-turbo-v8-engine-for-lmdh-car/

Calado Returns to Risi Lineup for Petit Le Mans

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/calado-returns-to-risi-lineup-for-petit-le-mans/

Sims Named in Cadillac's GTP Driver Lineup

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/sims-named-in-cadillac-gtp-driver-lineup/

Noble, Ali Join FastMD Racing for Petit Le Mans

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/noble-ali-join-fastmd-racing-for-petit-le-mans/

Sims on "Whirlwind Situation" Corvette to Cadillac GTP Drive

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/sims-on-whirlwind-situation-from-corvette-to-cadillac-gtp-drive/

MacNeil to Stand Down at Petit Le Mans; Entry Moved to GTD Pro

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/macneil-to-stand-down-at-petit-le-mans-entry-moved-to-gtd-pro/

The entry list for Petit Le Mans includes 48 cars.

48 Entries for Petit Le Mans

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/48-entries-for-petit-le-mans/

Taylor Expecting "Some Action" in Petit Le Mans DPi Title Decider

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/taylor-expecting-some-action-in-petit-le-mans-dpi-title-decider/

Here is more about the BMW M Hybrid, specifically, photos of the car from the launch and a test session at Sebring International Raceway.

View Photos of BMW M Hybrid V8 from Launch, Sebring Test

https://sportscar365.com/photography/check-out-photos-of-bmw-m-hybrid-v8-in-race-livery/

The driver lineup and livery have also fully been confirmed.

BMW Confirms Full-Season GTP Lineup, Reveals Livery

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/bmw-confirms-full-season-gtp-lineup-reveals-livery/

BMW "Quite Happy" with LMDh Progress; Testing Shifts to U.S.

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bmw-quite-happy-with-development-as-lmdh-testing-shifts-to-u-s/

Watch Never-Before-Seen Video of Cadillac DPi in Development

Farfus: BMW on "Right Path" With LMDh Car

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/farfus-bmw-on-right-path-with-lmdh-car/

De Pauw Drafted into Cetilar Lineup for Petit Le Mans

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/de-pauw-drafted-into-cetilar-lineup-for-petit-le-mans/

Bold Strategy Call at VIR Propels De Angelis into GTD Points Lead

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/bold-vir-strategy-call-puts-de-angelis-into-gtd-points-lead/

The latest Michelin IMSA Insider on the Silver anniversary of Petit Le Mans, looks back at the very first running of the race, in 1998.

Michelin IMSA Insider: Time Flies

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/michelin-imsa-insider-time-flies/

Folks, we have just heard of course in recent days about Hurricane Ian that has hit the Caribbean, but it could strengthen and hit the Gulf of Mexico later on in the week.  Watch this space for updates on whether the race will happen.  I believe it will, but precautions will have to be taken and format changes to the schedule may be necessary. 

IMSA Monitoring Hurricane Ian Situation for Petit Le Mans

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/imsa-monitoring-hurricane-ian-situation-for-petit-le-mans/