2026 IMSA Weathertech Sportscar ChampionshipSports Cars

[IforceV8]

Good thing BMW brought in the pro's at WRT to turn this thing around, last row locked down.

 

[NotThePrez]

Good thing BMW brought in the pro's at WRT to turn this thing around, last row locked down.

I was very surprised by that, as well as the General lack of pace from Porsche in both GT classes. The biggest surprise by far was the RLL McLaren getting 3rd.

 

[suomi1]

Good thing BMW brought in the pro's at WRT to turn this thing around, last row locked down.

Looks like the Evo kit doesn't work as it should (or perhaps they need time to understand it better). I was also surprised by the bad performances from Porsche in GTD.

 

[IforceV8]

Looks like the Evo kit doesn't work as it should (or perhaps they need time to understand it better). I was also surprised by the bad performances from Porsche in GTD.

It looks like they (Porsche) are hurting for top speed based on the T3 times vs the field.

 

[NotThePrez]

And in a total flip from qualifying, the BMW GTP is 4th-fastest in night practice.

 

[IforceV8]

 

[NotThePrez]

Soo, one of the highlights today was randomly running into Marshall Pruett...

...and having a 5-ish minute conversation about Hip-Hop music. Turns out, he's quite the enthusiast!

 

[Earth]

Cadillac, Acura, and Porsche look really close. BMW seems just a tick off

I wonder why the WEC can't get BOP right like this

 

[Imbissbrunto]

Cadillac, Acura, and Porsche look really close. BMW seems just a tick off

I wonder why the WEC can't get BOP right like this

To me it seems like the FIA can actually get the BoP pretty close for the LMGT3 cars but for some reason aren‘t able to do the same with the Hypercars.

 

[Savolainen83]

So. this the thread for the race?

 

[Savolainen83]

Green! Green ! Green!

 

[-Fred-]

Well we're off to a good start...

Another FCY, big crash for the GTD Porsche

 

[Savolainen83]

Seems that AMR has upgraded their response vehicles from Silverados to Ford Raptors.

 

[CommanderBond]

Well we're off to a good start...

Another FCY, big crash for the GTD Porsche

that looked painful

 

[CommanderBond]

40 minutes in, Ferrari running 1 2 in GTD

Chevy 1 2 in GTD Pro

 

[suomi1]

that looked painful

Side crashes are the most dangerous, yes.

 

[-Fred-]

Are they allowed to move the car while refueling like Penske just did? Seems a bit unsafe...

 

[IforceV8]

Are they allowed to move the car while refueling like Penske just did? Seems a bit unsafe...

37.4.5. (SSR) Refueling is permitted at any time during a pit stop. The engine may be running and
the Car may be raised only on its airjacks. Refueling is prohibited when working under the Car
or when the Car is raised on stands, dollies or quick lifts

 

[Imbissbrunto]

I‘ve just tuned in - Apparantly Penske, AO Racing, Pratt Miller and Winward are leading their respective classes, so everything as expected.

 

[NotThePrez]

As announced, IMSA Live Telemetry now contains data for both GTD classes, alongside the already present GTP Telemetry.

Links to both Telemetry and Live Timing have been added to the OP.

 

[-Fred-]

37.4.5. (SSR) Refueling is permitted at any time during a pit stop. The engine may be running and
the Car may be raised only on its airjacks. Refueling is prohibited when working under the Car
or when the Car is raised on stands, dollies or quick lifts

I always forget the rulebook is available to everyone.

Edit: Big damage on the Risi Ferrari.

 

[CommanderBond]

Checked the weather. Very slight chance of rain overnight but nothing serious.

 

[NotThePrez]

#123 Muhlner Porsche loses its right-rear.

 

[Jezza819]

What happened to the #59 McLaren? I head an interview with the team but didn't pick up on what happened.

EDIT Some sort of electrical problem.

 

[Savolainen83]

Even if Alexander Sims picture is on the screen, the last name first reminds me of Nikki. IYKYK.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

75 with a 100 second stop and hold penalty for violating stint energy requirements.

 

[Savolainen83]

Crash for LMP2 and GT3 Porsche

 

[Jezza819]

A lot of damaged cars in the first 3 hours.

 

[NotThePrez]

A lot of damaged cars in the first 3 hours.

Yeah, it's pretty wild. If things keep up as-is, the rate of attrition will be atrocious.

 

[05XR8]

Yeah, sadly I’m losing interest. Watching other stuff until the last few hours leading to the end of the race.