IMSA 2018 IMSA schedule

HORNDAWG · 28 Jul 2017, 15:37 (Ref:3755111)

Mid Ohio back on the schedule and COTA out, full schedule will be out next Friday.

https://www.imsa.com/news/072017/ims...e-may-4-6-2018

L.P.

fieldodreams79 · 28 Jul 2017, 16:13 (Ref:3755120)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Mid Ohio back on the schedule and COTA out, full schedule will be out next Friday.

https://www.imsa.com/news/072017/ims...e-may-4-6-2018

L.P.

Sweet about Mid-Ohio. Shame for COTA, but I'm not a fan of the circuit. Wish they'd do the shared weekend with IndyCar.

Kinda like waiting to PLM for announcement of schedule but I'm usually preoccupied with other things then.

deggis · 28 Jul 2017, 18:56 (Ref:3755187)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Kinda like waiting to PLM for announcement of schedule but I'm usually preoccupied with other things then.

Indycar is doing the double header with PWC now...

Also if IMSA wants all 3 classes and CTSCC as the supports then might get a bit too packed with Indycar?

Akrapovic · 28 Jul 2017, 16:18 (Ref:3755123)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Mid Ohio back on the schedule and COTA out, full schedule will be out next Friday.

https://www.imsa.com/news/072017/ims...e-may-4-6-2018

L.P.

That's a pretty awesome schedule then.

COTA out? I can see trouble in the future for that circuit now. I can't see WEC sticking there that much longer.

MoMedic9019 · 28 Jul 2017, 16:25 (Ref:3755125)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

That's a pretty awesome schedule then.

COTA out? I can see trouble in the future for that circuit now. I can't see WEC sticking there that much longer.

WEC is probable to abandon after this race, still a year to year agreement. Ecstatic to see Mid Ohio return... even happier it's at the expense of COTA. That track blows.

It'll be closed sooner than later.

MaskedRacer · 28 Jul 2017, 16:39 (Ref:3755134)

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Originally Posted by MoMedic9019

WEC is probable to abandon after this race, still a year to year agreement. Ecstatic to see Mid Ohio return... even happier it's at the expense of COTA. That track blows.

It'll be closed sooner than later.

COTA's sportscar future is going to be the Creventic 24 hour race. Which I feel could be a success actually.

Last year they had the 2017 sked announcement at Road America if I remember.

My biggest hope is more all GT races on the calendar.

Nick6 · 5 Aug 2017, 08:36 (Ref:3757538)

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Originally Posted by MoMedic9019

WEC is probable to abandon after this race, still a year to year agreement. Ecstatic to see Mid Ohio return... even happier it's at the expense of COTA. That track blows.

It'll be closed sooner than later.

Thanks. It just happens to be the track that is the closest to me that host pro events.

fieldodreams79 · 5 Aug 2017, 15:04 (Ref:3757579)

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Originally Posted by Nick6

Thanks. It just happens to be the track that is the closest to me that host pro events.

That would suck and would hate that for you and the other "locals".

MaskedRacer · 6 Aug 2017, 00:39 (Ref:3757647)

COTA will lose WEC I bet too. But this track will still have the Creventac 24 hour race which seriously looks like will be a successful race. I am looking forward to it. I wish I could attend it in person too. They are actually going to take a break during the overnight hours which is a neat deal as it will also allow spectators (for free too) to see more racing.

Whenever I see the Daytona 24 in person I swear I tell myself that I am going to make it through the whole race and watch. I crash by 2 am every time.

Also great idea to move Long Beach back to DPI/GTLM only. It will help save GTD teams some $$.

Happy also to see the all GT races preserved.

JHamilton · 28 Jul 2017, 16:25 (Ref:3755126)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Mid Ohio back on the schedule and COTA out, full schedule will be out next Friday.

https://www.imsa.com/news/072017/ims...e-may-4-6-2018

L.P.

It's perfect!

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broadrun96 · 28 Jul 2017, 19:03 (Ref:3755190)

I'm thinking there might have to be a Mid-Ohio trip next season for me. Heard it's a great track and get the time off now to hit more tracks.

fieldodreams79 · 28 Jul 2017, 19:32 (Ref:3755200)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

I'm thinking there might have to be a Mid-Ohio trip next season for me. Heard it's a great track and get the time off now to hit more tracks.

It's the same weekend as the Southern Nationals are likely to be

And the weekend or two after the Mitty...may be a hard hall pass for me, but it's certainly a thought. Would certainly mean no Sebring...

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Originally Posted by deggis

Indycar is doing the double header with PWC now...

Also if IMSA wants all 3 classes and CTSCC as the supports then might get a bit too packed with Indycar?

I realize that...

ALMS and IndyCar did this before (2010). And they used to run the SCCA runoffs there. I think there's space, unless you are speaking of schedules, then I'd say there's still plenty of space there, too.

I do like both being the main event, especially for locals. That's two big weekends for them and they deserve it. Out of town fans of both series, like me would LOVE to double up on one trip.

fieldodreams79 · 4 Aug 2017, 18:41 (Ref:3757436)

Schedule released:

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/20...dule-released/

2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Schedule:
Jan. 5-7 – Roar Before the Rolex 24
Jan. 25-28 – Daytona International Speedway*
Mar. 14-17 – Sebring International Raceway*
Apr. 13-14 – Long Beach Street Circuit (P and GTLM only)
May 4-6 – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
June 1-2 – Detroit Belle Isle (P and GTD only)
June 28-July 1 – Watkins Glen International*
July 6-8 – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
July 20-21 – Lime Rock Park (GTLM and GTD only)
Aug. 3-5 – Road America
Aug. 17-19 – Virginia International Raceway (GTLM and GTD only)
Sept. 7-9 – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Oct. 10-13 Road Atlanta*

*Tequila Patron North American Endurance Cup events

**joeb** · 5 Aug 2017, 02:22 (Ref:3757509)

Ok, now the schedule has been posted. Not much else to talk about in this thread.

NaBUru38 · 9 Aug 2017, 20:24 (Ref:3758463)

Joest Mazda is not an addition to the IMSA DPi grid.

AoB Special Stage · 10 Aug 2017, 02:53 (Ref:3758528)

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Originally Posted by Dyson Mazda

And the P and GTLM teams as well...........

Touche.

MaskedRacer · 10 Aug 2017, 14:15 (Ref:3758626)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Joest Mazda is not an addition to the IMSA DPi grid.

Not before CTMP yes, but they are now.

NaBUru38 · 12 Aug 2017, 17:25 (Ref:3759007)

I wonder if IMSA is interested in visiting Mexico.

Akrapovic · 12 Aug 2017, 17:27 (Ref:3759008)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

I wonder if IMSA is interested in visiting Mexico.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df-C2XGsT9I

Used to support the NASCAR Busch Series there back in the day. Had the full Peraltada then too. Would be fun to see again.

TheMightyM · 12 Aug 2017, 18:20 (Ref:3759019)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

I wonder if IMSA is interested in visiting Mexico.

It probably would require an existing race to fall off the IMSA schedule and a strong promoter in Mexico City to push a race there. The wildcard is the uncertainty surrounding the WEC and whether a race in Mexico City makes financial sense without LMP-1H cars to headline the show (presuming that Toyota goes to running part-time.)

chernaudi · 12 Aug 2017, 18:37 (Ref:3759021)

ALMS tried for Mexico City in 2003 but the race got cancelled before it happened. Ironically, I think it was intended to replace Mid Ohio before RFK and Mexico City got cancelled.

NaBUru38 · 6 Sep 2017, 14:49 (Ref:3764959)

With joust four FIA WEC races, many drivers are looking to add IMSA races.

However, the Fiji round clashes with Petit Le Mans...

fieldodreams79 · 6 Sep 2017, 16:04 (Ref:3764974)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

With joust four FIA WEC races, many drivers are looking to add IMSA races.

However, the Fiji round clashes with Petit Le Mans...

The clash(es) seem to be and have always been on purpose.

Purist · 6 Sep 2017, 18:24 (Ref:3765008)

Do remember that it is the FIA WEC. Their first priority is probably to avoid direct clashes with F1, or at least to try to avoid having a WEC and F1 race in the same region on the same weekend.

So, (up to now) you have Spa, Monza, Singapore, Suzuka, Austin, and Mexico City on the one hand. On the other you have (up to now) Mexico City, Austin, Fuji, Shanghai, and Bahrain.

There's only so many weekends in that time frame. Also, I'm guessing both series are trying NOT to have Fuji/Suzuka quite so late, because that far north, you start losing light rather earlier as you get on into later dates.

I'm not saying I like it, but the FIA might have some reasons that aren't total BS for why they do certain things.

fieldodreams79 · 6 Sep 2017, 18:52 (Ref:3765016)

Just got this email from Sebring.

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Sebring Early Bird Ticket
Discount Ends Friday

Tickets are now on sale for the 66th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, March 14-17, 2018, at the legendary Sebring International Raceway.

Advanced ticket sales prices for Sebring end before this year's Petit Advanced Tickets sales do:
From RoadATL website

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Advance ticket price ends 9/29/2017

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