IMSA IMSA 2025 - Page 6

broadrun96 · 30 Oct 2024, 21:18 (Ref:4233081)

Based on that neither was let go or given a smaller role I would venture GM and employee mutual decision over being replaced for a gain to the programs. Nor would I think either moving would be a sign there's any concern about them being shuttered any time soon

seanyb505 · 1 Nov 2024, 08:36 (Ref:4233262)

Compared to Toyota's recent moves, this seemed like the motorsport experience was a stepping stone for the employees. In my opinion these shorter stint folks are rounding out their resume as they seek to ascend in the company.

**joeb** · 1 Nov 2024, 16:04 (Ref:4233312)

There is a test at Daytona this month and the Valkyrie will be there!

https://racer.com/2024/11/01/aston-m...st-at-daytona/

GT3_Fan · Today, 12:29 (Ref:4234238)

The running costs for IMSA in 2025 must be insane. I wonder if it might be a breaking point. I can see 2026 sked being different. If you are GTP then expect that I guess. LMP2 has a spec car and gets a lighter schedule which makes them the most cost effective these days.

I think GTD can improve. Probably a lighter schedule for them is needed. My suggestion is don't have GTD Am at Petit. I suggested for a long time that Petit LM should be just GTP and GTD Pro only (with guest GTD Am entries if they wish to come race with red number panes). GTD Pro could take off Indy or something extra in the spring. Good news is that most or all the manufacturers are represented in both Pro and Am.

So this reduces running costs and makes some races have smaller grids which could have less safety cars.

JT240Z · Today, 13:30 (Ref:4234243)

Leave the Petit alone. It's the season finally and all classes must be represented. As for Indy, I wouldn't be too upset if they just removed it from the schedule completely.

broadrun96 · Today, 13:37 (Ref:4234244)

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Originally Posted by GT3_Fan

The running costs for IMSA in 2025 must be insane. I wonder if it might be a breaking point. I can see 2026 sked being different. If you are GTP then expect that I guess. LMP2 has a spec car and gets a lighter schedule which makes them the most cost effective these days.

I think GTD can improve. Probably a lighter schedule for them is needed. My suggestion is don't have GTD Am at Petit. I suggested for a long time that Petit LM should be just GTP and GTD Pro only (with guest GTD Am entries if they wish to come race with red number panes). GTD Pro could take off Indy or something extra in the spring. Good news is that most or all the manufacturers are represented in both Pro and Am.

So this reduces running costs and makes some races have smaller grids which could have less safety cars.

Absolutely THE single fastest way to remove GTD Am from the series is to drop them on a 3 driver track. That's not ever gonna happen and likely the dumbest suggestion for how to 'improve' the series I've heard in a while