# IMSA SportsCar Championship > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/IMSA_SportsCar_Championship > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/IMSA_SportsCar_Championship.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMSA_SportsCar_Championship > Source revision: 1346020666 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) North American auto racing series This article is about the 21st-century IMSA sports car championship series. For the 20th century IMSA sports car championship series, see [IMSA GT Championship](/source/IMSA_GT_Championship). IMSA SportsCar Championship Country United States Canada Region North America Inaugural season 2014 Prototype Classes Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) & Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) GT Classes GT Daytona Pro (GTD Pro) & GT Daytona (GTD) Teams 44 Constructors GTP: Porsche • Cadillac • Aston Martin • BMW • Acura (HRC US) GTD Pro: Aston Martin • BMW • Chevrolet & Pratt Miller • Lamborghini • Lexus • Porsche • Ford • Mercedes-Benz • Ferrari GTD: Aston Martin • BMW • Chevrolet & Pratt Miller • Lamborghini • Lexus • Porsche • Ford • Mercedes-Benz • Ferrari Chassis manufacturers GTP: Multimatic • Dallara • Oreca LMP2: Oreca Engine manufacturers LMP2: Gibson Tire suppliers Continental (2014–2018 Prototype and GTD) Michelin (2014–2018 GTLM; 2019–present all classes) Drivers' champion GTP: Matt Campbell Mathieu Jaminet LMP2: P.J. Hyett Dane Cameron GTD Pro: Antonio García Alexander Sims GTD: Philip Ellis Russell Ward Makes' champion GTP: Porsche GTD Pro: Corvette Racing GTD: Mercedes-AMG Teams' champion GTP: Porsche Penske Motorsport LMP2: AO Racing GTD Pro: Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports GTD: Winward Racing Official website imsa.com/weathertech/ Current season The **IMSA SportsCar Championship**, currently known as the **IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship** under sponsorship, is a [sports car racing](/source/Sports_car_racing) series based in the [United States](/source/United_States) and [Canada](/source/Canada) and organized by the [International Motor Sports Association](/source/International_Motor_Sports_Association) (IMSA). It is considered the pinnacle of sports car racing in North America, attracting top-tier manufacturers, teams and drivers. The championship features [prototypes](/source/Sports_prototype) and [GT cars](/source/Grand_tourer) competing across various classes and consists of both long-distance [endurance races](/source/Endurance_racing_(motorsport)) and shorter sprint races. The series traces its roots to the [IMSA GT Championship](/source/IMSA_GT_Championship), which began in 1971 and ran until 1998. From the late 1990s until 2013, top-level sports car racing in North America was split between the high-tech [American Le Mans Series](/source/American_Le_Mans_Series) and the low-cost [Rolex Sports Car Series](/source/Rolex_Sports_Car_Series). These two series were merged in 2014 to form the **United SportsCar Championship**,[1] which was subsequently renamed as the IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2016. [Rolex SA](/source/Rolex_SA)'s [Tudor](/source/Montres_Tudor_SA) brand was the title sponsor of the championship in 2014 and 2015,[2] and [WeatherTech](/source/WeatherTech) has served as title sponsor since 2016.[3] The season begins with its premier race, the [Rolex 24 at Daytona](/source/24_Hours_of_Daytona), the last weekend of January and ends with the [Petit Le Mans](/source/Petit_Le_Mans), another MIchelin Endurance Cup race, in early October. ## History On September 5, 2012, it was announced that the [Grand-Am Road Racing](/source/Grand-Am_Road_Racing) sanctioning body would merge with the [Braselton](/source/Braselton%2C_Georgia)-based [International Motor Sports Association](/source/International_Motor_Sports_Association), and as such, both bodies would merge their premiere sports car series, the [Rolex Sports Car Series](/source/Rolex_Sports_Car_Series) and [American Le Mans Series](/source/American_Le_Mans_Series) respectively, with plans to debut in 2014. On November 20, 2012, the merger committee announced that SME Branding were selected to develop the name, logo and identity of the new series.[4] 2014 Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen On January 8, 2013, the two series' announced a preliminary class structure for the new merged series. Grand-Am's [Daytona Prototype](/source/Daytona_Prototype) category and IMSA's [P2](/source/Le_Mans_Prototype) would combine into a single-prototype class, with allowances for the unique [DeltaWing](/source/DeltaWing) to also compete in the new class. The [Le Mans Prototype Challenge](/source/Le_Mans_Prototype_Challenge) class of [single spec](/source/One-Design) cars from the American Le Mans Series would continue as is, although the cars were to switch to Grand-Am's [Continental Tires](/source/Continental_AG).[5] The GT class of the American Le Mans Series would remain unchanged, while Grand-Am's GT class would form another GT class, and be combined with the American Le Mans GTC category.[6] The only category of cars not represented in the new series is the American Le Mans Series' P1 category. The reveal date for the new series was March 14, 2013 at the Chateau Élan Hotel and Conference Center at [Sebring International Raceway](/source/Sebring_International_Raceway), two days before the [12 Hours of Sebring](/source/12_Hours_of_Sebring). American Le Mans CEO Scott Atherton announced the new sanctioning body would remain [IMSA](/source/International_Motor_Sports_Association) while Ed Bennett revealed the new titles for the series' five classes. SME Branding Senior Partner Ed O'Hara then announced the new United SportsCar Racing title and logo, a name submitted through a contest won by Louis Satterlee of Florida, a racer in the Florida Karting Championship Series.[7] 2020 6 Hours of Road Atlanta On August 9, 2013, [Fox Sports 1](/source/Fox_Sports_1) announced it had signed a TV contract with IMSA to televise the entire USCC season between 2014 and 2018.[8] On September 12, 2013, [Tudor](/source/Montres_Tudor_SA) was announced as the title sponsor for the series, which was named the United SportsCar Championship. On August 8, 2015, WeatherTech was announced as the new title sponsor for the series, renaming the series to the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, starting with the 2016 season.[9] Beginning with the 2019 season, the series is covered exclusively by [NBC Sports](/source/NBC_Sports) in the United States. The NBC broadcast network will air nine hours of coverage annually, with the majority of the coverage airing on [NBCSN](/source/NBCSN). [CNBC](/source/CNBC) and the NBC Sports app will provide supplemental coverage.[10][11] Beginning with 2022, [USA Network](/source/NBC_Sports_on_USA_Network) replaced NBCSN as the cable home to the series. ## Michelin Pilot Challenge Main article: [Michelin Pilot Challenge](/source/Michelin_Pilot_Challenge) Originally based on a Canadian series before being acquired by Grand-Am, the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (originally known as Grand-Am Cup) is a production-based [touring car](/source/Touring_car_racing) series. The series is split into two classes known as Grand Sport (GS), intended for large capacity GT-style cars, and Street Tuner (ST), consisting of smaller sedans and coupes, some of which are [front-wheel drive](/source/Front-wheel_drive). The IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge until 2013 supported some Rolex Series races but also headlined some of its own dates. This series continued with the [United SportsCar Championship](/source/United_SportsCar_Championship) after the merger and is somewhat comparable to the old [Trans Am Series](/source/Trans_Am_Series). ## Michelin Endurance Cup See also: [List of IMSA SportsCar Championship champions § Michelin Endurance Cup](/source/List_of_IMSA_SportsCar_Championship_champions#Michelin_Endurance_Cup) The IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (MEC) is a championship for drivers, teams and manufacturers, which comprises the five endurance races on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship schedule.[12] It began in 2014 in the inaugural [United SportsCar Championship](/source/2014_United_SportsCar_Championship) season, where it was called the [Tequila Patrón](/source/Patr%C3%B3n) North American Endurance Cup.[13] In 2019, [Michelin](/source/Michelin) became the title sponsor. The current five races that award MEC points are the [24 Hours of Daytona](/source/24_Hours_of_Daytona), [12 Hours of Sebring](/source/12_Hours_of_Sebring), [6 Hours of Watkins Glen](/source/6_Hours_of_Watkins_Glen), [SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix](/source/IMSA_SportsCar_Weekend) and the [Petit Le Mans](/source/Petit_Le_Mans). Points are awarded at varying intervals depending on the length of the race. Six hour races award points at three hours and the finish, while Petit Le Mans offers points at four, eight and ten hours. Sebring awards points every four hours and Daytona awards them every six hours.[12] ## Class structure A chart tracking class changes, 2014 to 2027. There are four classes in the IMSA SportsCar Championship series, featuring two [sports prototype](/source/Sports_prototype) categories and two [grand tourer](/source/Grand_tourer) classes. Some races may only use selected classes of cars, for example: Any class car may be permitted entry at [Daytona](/source/24_Hours_of_Daytona), while at the [Northeast Grand Prix](/source/Northeast_Grand_Prix) only the GT Daytona Pro (GTD Pro) and GT Daytona (GTD) are entered. Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), and Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) classes are compatible with regulations for the [24 Hours of Le Mans](/source/24_Hours_of_Le_Mans). Classes are also distinguished by regulations on driver lineups, using a [rating system](/source/FIA_Driver_Categorisation). GTP and GTD Pro have no restrictions; however, teams competing in LMP2 can only field one [gold driver](/source/FIA_Gold_Categorisation), and teams competing in GTD must field one "amateur" driver with a bronze or silver rating.[14] ### Sports Prototype classes #### Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) A [BMW M Hybrid V8](/source/BMW_M_Hybrid_V8) GTP at Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen. The flagship class of the championship that replaced the DPi (Daytona Prototype International) class starting in 2023, featuring cars built to IMSA's [LMDh](/source/LMDh) and [Automobile Club de l'Ouest](/source/Automobile_Club_de_l'Ouest)'s [Le Mans Hypercar](/source/Le_Mans_Hypercar) regulations. #### Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) An [Oreca 07](/source/Oreca_07) LMP2 at Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen. A class introduced since 2019 after being split from the DPi class (2019–2022), it features pro-am driver lineups. The class features cars built by [Automobile Club de l'Ouest](/source/Automobile_Club_de_l'Ouest)'s (ACO) 4 licensed manufacturers ([Riley](/source/Riley_Technologies)-[Multimatic](/source/Multimatic_Motorsports), [Ligier](/source/Ligier_Automotive), [Oreca](/source/Oreca) and [Dallara](/source/Dallara)) to the specifications of the [FIA](/source/F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration_Internationale_de_l'Automobile)/ACO 2017 Global LMP2 regulations. ### Grand Touring classes #### GT Daytona Pro (GTD Pro) An [Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2018)#GT3) GTD Pro at Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen. A class that utilizes the [FIA](/source/F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration_Internationale_de_l'Automobile) [GT3](/source/Group_GT3) specifications that replaced the GTLM class starting in the 2022 Season. No driver class restriction in the GTD Pro class. #### GT Daytona (GTD) A [BMW M4 GT3](/source/BMW_M4#BMW_M4_GT3) GTD at Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen. A class since 2016 that uses same specification cars as GTD Pro, but at least 1 silver or bronze driver must be in a team. And more than 1 platinum driver in a team is prohibited. ## Former classes There were five classes formerly used in the IMSA SportsCar Championship series, featuring four [sports prototype](/source/Sports_prototype) categories and one [grand tourer](/source/Grand_tourer) class. ### Sports Prototype classes #### Daytona Prototype International (DPi) A [Mazda RT24-P](/source/Mazda_RT24-P) DPi at Petit Le Mans. The former flagship class of the championship from 2019 to 2022, featuring cars built to IMSA's [Daytona Prototype International](/source/Daytona_Prototype_International) regulations, which are based upon the 2017 [Le Mans Prototype](/source/Le_Mans_Prototype) LMP2 cars. Previously, the DPi's had competed against their base LMP2 counterparts in the Prototype class from 2017 to 2018. Starting in 2019 the LMP2 cars were split into a separate class. The Prototype class had originally consisted of [Grand-Am](/source/Rolex_Sports_Car_Series)'s [Daytona Prototypes](/source/Daytona_Prototype) with the [American Le Mans Series](/source/American_Le_Mans_Series) [LMP2 prototypes](/source/Le_Mans_Prototype), and the [DeltaWing](/source/DeltaWing), before the original Daytona Prototypes, and the DeltaWing were phased out of competition at the end of 2016, and replaced by the new DPi cars. Starting in 2023, the DPi class was replaced by the GTP class in an effort to further improve the racing in the Prototype class, as well as create a closer bond to the [FIA World Endurance Championship](/source/FIA_World_Endurance_Championship). #### Prototype (P) A [Coyote](/source/Coyote_(chassis)) [Corvette DP](/source/Corvette_Daytona_Prototype) Prototype at Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The former flagship class of the championship from 2014 to 2018 before splitting into two separate classes in 2019, featuring cars built to which included classes of prototypes carried over from the previous motorsport category series of the [American Le Mans Series](/source/American_Le_Mans_Series) and the [Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series](/source/Rolex_Sports_Car_Series). These cars were [Daytona Prototypes](/source/Daytona_Prototype), [LMP2 prototypes](/source/Le_Mans_Prototype) & the [Nissan DeltaWing](/source/DeltaWing). Starting in 2017 the original Daytona Prototypes, and the DeltaWing were phased out of competition, and replaced by the new DPi cars. At the end of the [2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship](/source/2018_WeatherTech_SportsCar_Championship) season this class would be split into two separate classes, DPi & LMP2 for the following season in 2019.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] #### Prototype Challenge (PC) A [Oreca FLM09](/source/Oreca_FLM09) Prototype Challenge at Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. This was a [one-make](/source/Spec_racing) spec class in which all cars that drivers and teams used were [Oreca FLM09](/source/Oreca_FLM09) LMPC's powered by 6.2L [Chevrolet](/source/Chevrolet) V8 engines which made 430 hp each. This class would be used from the 2014 season until the end of the 2017 season.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] #### Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) A [Ligier JS P320](/source/Ligier_JS_P320) LMP3 at Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen. Introduced in the 2021 season, having been in the [IMSA Prototype Challenge](/source/IMSA_Prototype_Challenge) category as one of the feeder series to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, this class of prototypes features cars built according to [ACO's](/source/Automobile_Club_de_l'Ouest) 2020 LMP3 Generation II ruleset specifications from manufacturers such as [Ligier](/source/Onroak_Automotive), [ADESS](/source/ADESS_AG), [Ginetta](/source/Ginetta) & [Duqueine Engineering](/source/Duqueine_Engineering). The class was removed after the 2023 season due to the growth in grid sizes.[15] ### Grand Touring classes #### GT Le Mans (GTLM) A [Porsche 911 RSR](/source/Porsche_911_GT3#991_RSR_(2013–2017)) GTLM at Petit Le Mans. A continuation of the ALMS GT class, it consisted of cars matching the ACO's [GTE](/source/LM_GTE) specification and competed in the series between the 2014 and 2021 seasons. ## Circuits [Daytona](/source/Daytona_International_Speedway) [Sebring](/source/Sebring_International_Raceway) [Long Beach](/source/Long_Beach_Street_Circuit) [Mid-Ohio](/source/Mid-Ohio_Sports_Car_Course) [Laguna Seca](/source/Laguna_Seca) [Detroit](/source/Detroit_Grand_Prix_(IndyCar)#IMSA_WeatherTech_SportsCar_Championship) [Watkins Glen](/source/Watkins_Glen_International) [Mosport](/source/Canadian_Tire_Motorsport_Park) [Lime Rock](/source/Lime_Rock_Park) [Road America](/source/Road_America) [VIR](/source/Virginia_International_Raceway) [Road Atlanta](/source/Road_Atlanta) [Kansas](/source/Kansas_Speedway) [Indianapolis](/source/Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway) [COTA](/source/Circuit_of_the_Americas) [Charlotte](/source/Charlotte_Motor_Speedway) Races in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as of [2025](/source/2025_IMSA_SportsCar_Championship).   Red dots: current sprint circuits   Orange dots: current North American Endurance Cup circuits   Blue dots: former circuits Main article: [List of IMSA SportsCar Championship circuits](/source/List_of_IMSA_SportsCar_Championship_circuits) Course Years Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 2014–2019, 2022–present Charlotte Motor Speedway 2020 Circuit of the Americas 2014–2017 Daytona International Speedway 2014–present Detroit Belle Isle Street Circuit 2014–2019, 2021–2022 Detroit Downtown Street Circuit 2024–present Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2014, 2023–present Kansas Speedway 2014 Lime Rock Park 2015–2019, 2021–2023 Long Beach Street Circuit 2014–2019, 2021–present Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta 2014–present Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 2018–2022 Road America 2014–present Sebring International Raceway 2014–present Virginia International Raceway 2014–present Watkins Glen International 2014–2019, 2021–present WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 2014–present ## Champions Main article: [List of IMSA SportsCar Championship champions](/source/List_of_IMSA_SportsCar_Championship_champions) ### Drivers Season P PC GTLM GTD 2014 João Barbosa Christian Fittipaldi Jon Bennett Colin Braun Kuno Wittmer Dane Cameron 2015 João Barbosa Christian Fittipaldi Jon Bennett Colin Braun Patrick Pilet Townsend Bell Bill Sweedler 2016 Dane Cameron Eric Curran Alex Popow Renger van der Zande Oliver Gavin Tommy Milner Alessandro Balzan Christina Nielsen 2017 Jordan Taylor Ricky Taylor James French Patricio O'Ward Antonio García Jan Magnussen Alessandro Balzan Christina Nielsen 2018 Eric Curran Felipe Nasr Not held Antonio García Jan Magnussen Bryan Sellers Madison Snow Season DPi LMP2 GTLM GTD 2019 Dane Cameron Juan Pablo Montoya Matt McMurry Earl Bamber Laurens Vanthoor Mario Farnbacher Trent Hindman 2020 Ricky Taylor Hélio Castroneves Patrick Kelly Antonio García Jordan Taylor Mario Farnbacher Matt McMurry Season DPi LMP2 LMP3 GTLM GTD 2021 Pipo Derani Felipe Nasr Ben Keating Mikkel Jensen Gar Robinson Antonio García Jordan Taylor Zacharie Robichon Laurens Vanthoor Season DPi LMP2 LMP3 GTD Pro GTD 2022 Oliver Jarvis Tom Blomqvist John Farano Jon Bennett Colin Braun Matt Campbell Mathieu Jaminet Roman De Angelis Season GTP LMP2 LMP3 GTD Pro GTD 2023 Pipo Derani Alexander Sims Ben Keating Paul-Loup Chatin Gar Robinson Jack Hawksworth Ben Barnicoat Bryan Sellers Madison Snow Season GTP LMP2 GTD Pro GTD 2024 Felipe Nasr Dane Cameron Tom Dillmann Nick Boulle Laurin Heinrich Philip Ellis Russell Ward 2025 Matt Campbell Mathieu Jaminet P.J. Hyett Dane Cameron Antonio García Alexander Sims Philip Ellis Russell Ward ### Teams Season P PC GTLM GTD 2014 #5 Action Express Racing #54 CORE Autosport #93 SRT Motorsports #94 Turner Motorsport 2015 #5 Action Express Racing #54 CORE Autosport #911 Porsche North America #63 Scuderia Corsa 2016 #31 Action Express Racing #8 Starworks Motorsport #4 Corvette Racing #63 Scuderia Corsa 2017 #10 Wayne Taylor Racing #38 Performance Tech Motorsports #3 Corvette Racing #63 Scuderia Corsa 2018 #31 Whelen Engineering Racing Not held #3 Corvette Racing #48 Paul Miller Racing Season DPi LMP2 GTLM GTD 2019 #6 Acura Team Penske #52 PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports #912 Porsche GT Team #86 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian 2020 #7 Acura Team Penske #52 PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports #3 Corvette Racing #86 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Season DPi LMP2 LMP3 GTLM GTD 2021 #31 Whelen Engineering Racing #52 PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports #74 Riley Motorsports #3 Corvette Racing #9 Pfaff Motorsports Season DPi LMP2 LMP3 GTD Pro GTD 2022 #60 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian #8 Tower Motorsports #54 CORE Autosport #9 Pfaff Motorsports #27 The Heart of Racing Season GTP LMP2 LMP3 GTD Pro GTD 2023 #31 Whelen Engineering Racing #52 PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports #74 Riley Motorsports #14 Vasser Sullivan #1 Paul Miller Racing Season GTP LMP2 GTD Pro GTD 2024 #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport #52 Inter Europol by PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports #77 AO Racing #57 Winward Racing 2025 #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport #99 AO Racing #3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports #57 Winward Racing ### Manufacturers Season P GTLM GTD 2014 Chevrolet Porsche Porsche 2015 Chevrolet Porsche Ferrari 2016 Chevrolet Chevrolet Audi 2017 Cadillac Chevrolet Ferrari 2018 Cadillac Ford Lamborghini Season DPi GTLM GTD 2019 Acura Porsche Lamborghini 2020 Acura Chevrolet Acura 2021 Cadillac Chevrolet Porsche Season DPi GTD Pro GTD 2022 Acura Porsche BMW Season GTP GTD Pro GTD 2023 Cadillac Lexus BMW 2024 Porsche Porsche Mercedes-AMG 2025 Porsche Chevrolet Mercedes-AMG ## See also - [World Sportscar Championship](/source/World_Sportscar_Championship) - [FIA World Endurance Championship](/source/FIA_World_Endurance_Championship) - [SCCA National Sports Car Championship](/source/SCCA_National_Sports_Car_Championship) - [United States Road Racing Championship](/source/United_States_Road_Racing_Championship) - [IMSA GT Championship](/source/IMSA_GT_Championship) - [Grand-Am Road Racing](/source/Grand-Am_Road_Racing) - [Rolex Sports Car Series](/source/Rolex_Sports_Car_Series) - [American Le Mans Series](/source/American_Le_Mans_Series) - [Asian Le Mans Series](/source/Asian_Le_Mans_Series) - [European Le Mans Series](/source/European_Le_Mans_Series) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["United SportsCar Racing To Debut In 2014"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130318004312/http://www.alms.com/articles/united-sportscar-racing-debut-2014). 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