GT3 cars coming to the US...Confirmed

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And it appears that the ALMS may have shot themselves in the foot. The GTC will remain a Porsche-only class. So it appears by Default, GT3 (and Audi) is going to Grand-Am. Missed opportunity, GTC could have actually been a useful class to watch but it looks like ALMS actually wants to keep it as the talentless, boring class it is now.
 
Necro time.

GT3 Desired as Stand-alone class.

I think it would make the most sense if the GT3 rules were applied to the SCCA World Challenge series with this news. They would be able to showcase the cars as the primary class instead of secondary to Prototypes. No matter what happens, I just hope we get to see the full force of GT3 cars brought over.
 
While FIA may want GT-3 to run as a stand alone series, it may not be possible in the US. True it is a stand alone series in Europe, but people in Europe also drink warm beer. The support most likely is not there in the US market for it to operate as a stand alone. I know there has been some talk of Grand Am adopting the GT-3 rules for their GT class. I think if cost are held down this would be the best way to go. Like them or not the France family owns racing in the US. You would be smart to align yourself with them and the DTM did than to go against them.
 
Its Official, GT3 is coming to the US via brand new GT rules in Grand-am for 2012:


Even funnier, Porsche(the biggest Grand-Am haters in the world) now are interested because of this. Once again, ALMS has screwed itself.
 
In reference to Audi's R8 (also in the process that produced today's Ferrari announcement), the memo (which is NOT PR at all, but a tech/competition document sent to GT teams) says this:

"In order to efficiently introduce this model and bring the excitement of new cars, new drivers, and OEM support, we expect to approve a body with modifications not previously allowed in GT. "
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GA is allowing GT3 cars with some changes...

Here's another person's view on this (not my words, but the questions are valid): If GA really wants to extend its participants to European teams and cars, and beyond, why are they sticking with their recipe? These GT car announcements like the one for the 458, how different are these cars from their GT3 counterparts. Why would GA just embrace the GT3 format in its entirety?

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Even funnier, Porsche(the biggest Grand-Am haters in the world) now are interested because of this.
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I wouldn't say Porsche hated Grand-Am, though they certainly never appreciated the fact that Prep 2 cars had an unfair advantage despite GA's attempts at equalization.
 
arvin charles
GA is allowing GT3 cars with some changes...
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So they are allowing them this year? Interesting.

arvin charles
Here's another person's view on this (not my words, but the questions are valid): If GA really wants to extend its participants to European teams and cars, and beyond, why are they sticking with their recipe? These GT car announcements like the one for the 458, how different are these cars from their GT3 counterparts. Why would GA just embrace the GT3 format in its entirety?
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Some good questions, though I thought this was a brilliant idea given the popularity with GT3 at the moment.
 
arvin charles
I never said anything about this year...Let's try not to put words in my mouth. :)
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Didn't put any words in your mouth, you mentioned GA allowing GT3 with some changes, something that wasn't mentioned for next years GT3 Specifications so I asked.
 
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