Petit TR: Petit le Mans

[BmillsSkier]

Lambo to enter the new Hypercar LMDh Prototype class in 2024.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/mot...eVbOth49Aba2i8

This new class is bringing all the big boys off the sidelines. Confirmed manufacturers now include:

Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Porsche, Alpine and Lambo.

I realize F1 is an entirely different animal, but IMSA/WEC is (has been IMO) shaping up to be the most exciting form of racing on the planet.

Welcome LMDh class; Rolex24 kicks off the season today!

https://motorsports.nbcsports.com/20...streaming/amp/

[BmillsSkier]

What do you get when you cross a F1 driver, a NASCAR champ and a GT driver and a wildassed idea?

A friggin actual NASCAR Camaro racing at Le Mans this year:

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/mot...YY3avEuI5vwKSg

While the sound of that V8 will be something to hear thundering down the Mulsanne straight, I'm confident there will be plenty of upturned noses in the paddock from the prancing horse crowd.

[BmillsSkier]

What a 12 Hours of Sebring.

FFS, the top class GTP prototype Porsche 963s were sitting 1 - 3 overall when the Wayne Taylor Racing Acura took all three of them out with 12 minutes left in a friggin 12 hour race trying to aggressively overtake the leading Porsche.

That’s a wreck that has at least 2 commas in the price tag.

Stoked the Pfaff “Plaid Porsche” 911 won GTD Pro after it wrecked in qualifying yesterday. Incredible effort.