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After two seasons as a LMP3 and GT4 single-driver sprint series, the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge will sport a new look again in 2025 with the addition of GT3 cars in a six-event, 12-race sea…
The IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge is set to introduce GT3 cars in the 2025 season, transforming the series into a six-event, 12-race season with the new Grand Touring Daytona X (GTDX) class. These GTDX cars will utilize homologated FIA GT3 models from the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. IMSA President John Doonan highlighted the opportunity for more competitors to join IMSA with the addition of GT3 cars, addressing the high demand seen in recent years. The baseline Balance of Performance for the 2025 GTDX season will be derived from the 2024 GTD category data, with Success Ballast adjustments post-race. All classes in the series will have single drivers per car, with drivers required to have a Bronze or Silver FIA categorization. The season will kick off at Daytona International Speedway and feature new venues like Circuit of The Americas, providing a diverse and competitive racing calendar. The series will also expand track time with two 40-minute practice sessions per event weekend, offering a richer experience for participants.
