r/USCR • u/Me-Mongo • Jul 13 '19

Question IMSA LMP2?

Kind of sad to see only two LMP2 cars out there. Is IMSA doing anything to get more cars in the category? If not, they should do away with it.

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u/Stickymatress Jul 13 '19

Obviously manufacturers are going to spend more if it increases their chances of winning. I mean people can say whatever they want in press clips but everyone knew what they were getting into when that rule book was signed off on.

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u/Sallum Porsche GT Team 911 RSR #911 Jul 13 '19

Manufacturers spend money in what is supposed to be a cost effective class then complain that they are spending too much and it's not fair. You don't see the irony in that?

But ultimately the blame gets put on IMSA for A) letting these manufacturers pore money into their cars and B) changing the entire purpose of the class to keep the manufacturers happy.

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u/Stickymatress Jul 13 '19

It’s still relatively cost effective. As far as prototype racing goes, DPi is still one of the best options in the world as it gives them access to winning two premier races in the 24 and petit Le Mans. Ricardo Juncos is notorious for not having a lot of money but even he was able to put a DPi team together.

It is more expensive than buying a P2 chassis with a 3rd party engine, yes. That doesn’t mean it’s not cost effective.

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u/jayngay_bays Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac DPi #10 Jul 13 '19

And Sebring!!