IMSA finds GTD Pro class rules for 2022

GTD Pro will lunge alongside the unusual GTD class in the WeatherTech SportsCar Series, nonetheless with the Pro-category FIA GT3-spec autos geared toward factory-supported teams and drivers.

Even handed one of the indispensable strikes is that every and every body autos from both classes will use the same Michelin S9M tire, as presently dilapidated in GTD – not like GTLM where producers lunge tailored tires. A observation read that “IMSA and Michelin will reveal a long-time length acknowledge for 2023 and former at a later date”.

“It turned into once crucial that we labored in lockstep with our producers and tire partner to build the GTD Pro ruleset,” talked about IMSA President John Doonan. “Our IMSA technical team turned into once thorough in its analysis and the pause outcome enables us to chart a a success direction for the methodology ahead for factory-supported GT racing in GTD Pro somewhat than the patron racing nature of the GTD class.

“In the close, the market will communicate as producers confirm plans to participate, nonetheless we’re very optimistic that we will comprise solid fields in both GTD Pro and GTD starting up next one year.”

Previous the usage of the same technical specs, nevertheless, there are a change of similarities and subtle variations between GTD Pro and GTD, as detailed right here:

GTD Pro/GTD Technical Platform and Tires

• Overall FIA-GT3 specification for both classes and faded gasoline from VP Racing Fuels, IMSA’s legit gasoline partner.
• Every classes will use the one-specification Michelin S9M tire presently dilapidated this one year in the GTD class for the 2022 season. This, along with use of the shared FIA-GT3 platform, will minimize pattern costs for both producers and buyer teams.

GTD Pro/GTD Steadiness of Efficiency (BoP)

• GTD Pro and GTD will use the same, recordsdata-pushed Steadiness of Efficiency (BoP) process, which is an extension of IMSA’s fresh process.
• As GTD Pro is geared toward factory-supported teams and drivers, on-display screen efficiency phases achieved by the GTD Pro class is anticipated to exceed that of the GTD class. For this cause, the BoP for every class shall be managed independently.

Carrying Guidelines

• GTD Pro will adopt fresh GTLM Carrying Guidelines on driver ratings, qualifying, grid placement and bustle procedures. GTD Pro autos will use red quantity panels and self-discipline-indicator LEDs. GTD Pro autos shall be required to commence the bustle on qualifying tires or face a penalty, somewhat than GTLM, which allowed teams to make use of any tires from their allocation with out penalty.
• GTD will dwell because it is miles at this time with the same requirements for Bronze- or Silver-rated drivers to be included in team lineups, qualifying, grid placement and bustle procedures. The identical qualifying procedures launched in 2021 which require a Bronze- or Silver-rated driver to affirm the team’s starting up self-discipline adopted by a principal driver switch and a 2d qualifying session to fabricate qualifying points will dwell in pause.
• GTD Pro will adopt the same sorting out limitations because the existing GTLM class, which enables for eight days of sorting out. The GTD class will continue to be capped at four days, even though Bronze drivers would possibly per chance well per chance simply comprise unrestricted test days with IMSA approval. Wind tunnel and straight-line sorting out is unlawful in GTD.