Is Ford GT in IMSA?
Ford will create a two-car, factory-supported effort in the GTD PRO class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and will also make the car available for customer teams competing in IMSA’s GT Daytona (GTD) class and other major sports car championships around the world.
What happened to the Ford GT in IMSA?
Ford has confirmed that it will end its full factory involvement with the Ford GT program following the conclusion of the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship seasons, although looks set to continue in a supporting role for customer and semi-factory teams next year.
What cars are in IMSA?
The GTD class consists of cars from leading manufacturers such as Acura, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche.
Is Ford going back to IMSA?
Ford will enter the global GT3 marketplace in 2024 with its iconic Mustang and extend its roots at home with a return to factory endurance racing in IMSA.
What class does Ford GT race in?
Sports car
The GT recalls Ford’s historically significant GT40, a consecutive four-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1966–1969), including a 1-2-3 finish in 1966….
| Ford GT | |
|---|---|
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford GT40 |
Will Ford come back to IMSA?
What is replacing Gtlm in IMSA?
In 2022, IMSA will replace GTLM with a Pro division of the GT Daytona class (GTD PRO).
Why is Porsche leaving Gtlm?
The factory-backed GTLM 911 RSRs will exit the series after the 2020 season. Porsche announced today it will end factory involvement in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the end of the 2020 season. The company cites economic effects relating to the coronavirus as the reasoning behind the decision.
What manufacturers are in IMSA?
Manufacturers
- Dallara.
- Duqueine.
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- Maserati.
- Multimatic/Riley.
- ORECA.
- Riley.
- MINI.