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The IMSA SportsCar Championship has added a clause to its regulations to prohibit competitors from discussing the Balance of Performance in public
The IMSA SportsCar Championship has implemented a new policy restricting public discussion of Balance of Performance, a move similar to the World Endurance Championship’s regulations.
Introduced just before the Daytona 24 Hours, the timing of this change has raised questions, despite IMSA’s history of avoiding major BoP controversies.
IMSA’s new rule, hidden in the 2026 sporting regulations, prohibits any public commentary on BoP from manufacturers, competitors, or associated entities, leaving enforcement solely to IMSA’s discretion.
Although IMSA adjusted BoP mid-2025 to address Porsche’s dominance, controversy remains on the influence of these regulations on race outcomes.
Porsche’s team hinted at BoP issues affecting their performance, emphasizing the delicate balance between strategy and regulations in the racing world.
