IMSA Prototype Challenge
| Category | Sports car racing |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, Canada |
| Inaugural season | 2006 |
| Classes | LMP3, MPC |
| Drivers' champion | L1: Clark Toppe |
| Teams' champion | L1: JDC Motorsport |
| Official website | Mazda Prototype Lites Official Site |
 Current season | |
IMSA Prototype Challenge presented by Mazda (formerly IMSA Lites) is a racing series featuring two classes of single-seat prototype cars racing simultaneously. The series is sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). Most races are held in support of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.[1] The L1 class features Élan Motorsport Technologies DP02 carbon tub cars powered by a 2.0 L Mazda MZR engine. In 2013 the L2 class switched to the same Elan DP02 tub of the L1, but fitted with the car's previous generation 2.3 L Mazda engine.[2] Each class has an overall championship, a master’s championship for drivers at least 40 years of age, and a team championship. Each race is usually 30–45 minutes.[3]
Car Specifications
LMP3 Class
| Minimum weight | 930 kilograms (2,050 lb) |
| Maximum length | 4,650 millimetres (183 in) |
| Maximum width | 1,900 millimetres (75 in) |
| Engine | Naturally aspirated Nissan V8 5L |
| Fuel tank size | 85 litres (22 US gal) |
| Maximum wheel diameter | 28 inches (710 mm) |
| Maximum wheel width | 13 inches (330 mm) |
MPC Class
- Engine: 2.0-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MZR engine
- Gearbox: 6 Speed Sequential Manual Transmission
- Weight: 1,425 lb (646 kg) with driver
- Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection
Former classes
L2 Class[6]
- Engine: 2.3-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MP2
- Gearbox: 6 Speed Sequential Manual Transmission
- Weight: 1,425 lb (646 kg) with driver
- Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection
L2 Class 2006-2012 only[7]
- Engine: 1000cc Naturally aspirated Kawasaki or Suzuki
- Weight: 1,100 lb (500 kg) with driver
L3 Class 2006-2009 only, class discontinued for 2010[8]
- Engine: 2.3-liter, Naturally aspirated Mazda MZR
- Weight: 1,350 lb (612 kg) with driver
Champions
| Season | Class | Driver Champion | Masters Champion | Team Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | L1 |  Adam Pecorari[9] |
n/a | Cape Motorsports |
| L2 | Dan McBreen |
n/a | PVM Racing | |
| L3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| 2007 | L1 |  Gerardo Bonilla |
n/a | B-K Motorsports |
| L2 | Robby Card |
n/a | PVM Racing | |
| L3 | Richard Spicer |
n/a | Spicer-Hagerman | |
| 2008 | L1 | Jonathan Goring |
Jon Brownson |
Comprent Motorsports |
| L2 |  Tom Drewer |
Eric Vassian |
WEST Racing | |
| L3 | Chris Funk |
Chris Funk |
KC Racing | |
| 2009 | L1 | Joel Feinberg |
Gary Gibson |
Eurosport Racing |
| L2 | John Weisberg |
Alain Nadal |
Berg Racing | |
| L3 | Chris Doyle |
Chris Funk |
Surface Exploration | |
| 2010 | L1 | Charlie Shears |
Charlie Shears |
Core Autosport |
| L2 | John Weisberg |
Jim Garrett |
Berg Racing | |
| 2011 | L1 | Ricardo Vera |
Daniel Mancini |
Eurosport |
| L2 |  Robert Sabato |
Alan Wilzig |
6th Gear Racing | |
| 2012 | L1 | Tristan Nunez |
Jon Brownson |
Performance Tech |
| L2 | Scott Tucker |
Alan Wilzig |
Level 5 Motorsports | |
| 2013 | L1 | Sean Rayhall |
Jon Brownson |
Performance Tech |
| L2 | Brian Alder |
Jerome Mee |
Ansa Motorsports | |
| 2014 | L1 |  Mikhail Goikhberg |
John Falb |
JDC Motorsports |
| L2 | Brian Alder |
Jerome Mee |
BAR1 Motorsports | |
| 2015 | L1 | Kenton Koch |
John Falb |
JDC Motorsports |
| L2 | Brian Alder |
n/a | BAR1 Motorsports | |
| 2016 | L1 | Clark Toppe |
Joel Janco |
JDC Motorsports |
| 2017 | LMP3 | |||
| MPC | ||||
| [10] | ||||
References
- ↑ "IMSA, Cooper Tire align for partnership in Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship" (PDF). Press release. International Motor Sports Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ Inside Cooper Tires Prototype Lites, IMSA.com, Retrieved 20 September 2014
- ↑ "Lites: Series Announces Endurance Race". Motorsport.com. January 13, 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "The different classes". Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). Retrieved 2016-05-05.
- ↑ 2014 Technical Regulations, IMSA.com/competitors, Retrieved 20 September 2014
- ↑ 2014 Technical Regulations, IMSA.com/competitors, Retrieved 20 September 2014
- ↑ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship Technical Regulations Lites 2 / L-2 2011" (PDF). International Motor Sports Association. January 20, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship Technical Regulations Lites 3 / L-3 2010" (PDF). International Motor Sports Association. February 1, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ Åberg, Andres. "The racing career of Adam Pecorari — in detail". Driver Database. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Results and Points". International Motor Sports Association. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
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